2013-2014 Graduate Catalog
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Business Administration
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Music Therapy
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Business Administration
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Music Therapy
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
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Augsburg College
Graduate Catalog
2013-2014
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Graduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and academic and
student policies and procedures for fall semester 2013 - summer semester 2014. It is subject to change without notice.
The catalog is intended to complement other College publications including the Student Guide and College website. It is
important for students to be familiar with all College policies and procedures. Students are strongly encouraged to
consult their advisor(s) at least once each semester to be certain they are properly completing degree requirements.
Published 2013
Phone: 612-330-1000
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College’s exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are part of a
select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an excellent
curriculum, a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats that meet the
needs of busy and successful people. Augsburg College’s graduate-level programs in Business Administration, Creative
Writing, Education, Leadership, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, and Social Work are distinguished by the
opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills.
Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens,
thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged
community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence
in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its
urban and global settings.
For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features an expansive
perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental sustainability.
At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you find your calling at work and in
the world. Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality educational experiences, personal attention,
and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents and skills. We are confident that our graduates are
prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society, the hallmark of an Augsburg degree.
Sincerely,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
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Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office
Welcome to our graduate studies at Augsburg College. We are committed to education that prepares people for
leadership in their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional arts and sciences form
the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow.
Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting and challenging field
experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic internships, experiential education, and cultural
enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester become extended campuses for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our
campus community ensures that our graduates are prepared for the range of experiences and perspectives that
characterize today’s global environment.
When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning opportunities in state-of-the-art
physical and online classrooms with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and staff. You join a body of experienced
people who quickly form your network of employer connections and career opportunities. We encourage our alumni to
become your mentors and build on our city connections through public events, including our convocations and Advent
Vespers.
All of our graduate programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of service, with
one another and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on the world as they develop their
identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to participate in socially- and economically-sustainable
development. We hope that at some time during your degree, you’ll explore the opportunities to participate in an
international learning experience—for example, travel seminars to our global campuses in Central America, Mexico, and
Namibia, and opportunities to meet visiting students and faculty members from our partner institutions in Norway,
Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired by the faith of our Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants
who came to Augsburg’s doors, we welcome a diversity of cultures and faiths.
Although each graduate program has its own “neighborhood” and unique features, we encourage interdisciplinary
courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across disciplines. We encourage both “horizontal”
initiatives—i.e., cross-program collaboration—as well as “vertical” initiatives—engaging our undergraduate students to
consider graduate work. This means that sometimes you may be encouraging classmates who are just beginning to
imagine a graduate degree.
We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot wait to meet you.
Sincerely,
Lori A. Peterson
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that graduate education should prepare gifted people for positions of leadership in
their communities and places of work. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a major
field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, act ethically and communicate effectively in a global
world. The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg mission, informed by the liberal and professional arts and
sciences, to serve our neighbors in the heart of the city with faith-based, ethical values. We welcome students from a
diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Also, our programs look to the world through international courses and
cultural exchanges.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to
the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its
life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the
faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
Augsburg Today
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, WI, and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. A short history of Augsburg College can be found at www.augsburg.edu/about/history.
Today, Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of its founders who believed:
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core at the graduate level; this focus centers on the ability to think critically
and broadly about the world and the work we do in it.
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and centers of faith.
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning environment.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.”
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg
prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the following graduate degrees:
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Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Business Administration
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Augsburg offers the following dual degrees:
• Bachelor of Arts in Accounting/Master of Arts in Leadership
• Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration
• Master of Social Work/Master of Arts in Theology, with Luther Seminary
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A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s graduate programs is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of
community interaction, Augsburg encourages students to make use of all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the
Kennedy Center, and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and dramatic
presentations and athletic events.
Graduate Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching and
service to be the focus of their activity at the College. Faculty are involved in social, professional, and a variety of
research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic
faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as
academic advisors and participate regularly in campus activities.
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Locations
Minneapolis Campus
Augsburg College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The campus is
bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University
of Minnesota Medical Center.
Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers with some of the country’s
leading companies as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues, shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is
blocks from the Hiawatha light rail line and the future Central Corridor line, which provide easy access to Minneapolis,
St. Paul, and the Minneapolis International Airport.
Rochester Campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its
expertise in teaching working adults. Degrees offered on the Rochester campus include the Master of Business
Administration, Master of Arts in Nursing*, Master of Arts in Education*, and Doctor of Nursing Practice*, as well as a
variety of undergraduate majors.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the
heart of the city, which is home to about 100,000 residents. It is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior
technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a semester schedule with classes taking place on weekday evenings and on
occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. Students may also take courses within their program at
the Minneapolis campus.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software.
Information about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office
at 507-288-2886.
*Program includes some Minneapolis courses
Abroad Locations
Augsburg is enhanced by its global centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform research,
take courses, or consult with faculty in those locations to gain new perspectives on their discipline.
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Facilities
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway
system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library,
Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway
system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library,
Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the lower level of Christensen Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, President of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing
and Communication.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and
services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center occupies the
house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with the Admissions Office, student lounge and recreational areas, the
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy
center, and offices for student government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The Foss Center is named in recognition
of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also
housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974)—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry
Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, fitness center, classrooms for health and physical
education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. It also houses the Gage Center for Student
Success. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and
intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center
Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and
two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the Department of Public Safety and a lounge area.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
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Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, with
classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP
program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family Relations Offices, Bernhard Christensen
Center for Vocation, the Master of Business Administration Program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, the
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, and substance-free student housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble
Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized
auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center, as well as
classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study,
and utility areas.
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Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by:
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National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
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American Chemical Society
Minnesota Board of Teaching
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
National Association of Schools of Music
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
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American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
Campus Compact
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
Physician Assistant Education Association
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Minnesota Private College Council MPCC)
Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or
employer.
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Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan
programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide
occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations to its employees and students. (Approved by the Augsburg Board of Regents Executive Committee on
June 16, 2010).
For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas, contact the director of Human Resources, ground floor,
Memorial Hall 19, 612-330-1058.
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Affirmative Action—for matters based on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin
Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental handicap
Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status
Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
The Director of Human Resources serves as the Title IX officer and may be reached at 612-330-1058.
Deputy Officer for Students:
Dean of Students
Sarah Griesse
612-330-1489
griesse@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics:
Kelly Anderson Diercks
Assistant Athletic Director
612-330-1245
diercks@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Employees:
Interim AVP, Human Resources
Dionne Doering
612-330-1602
doering@augsburg.edu
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the
American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give notice of the various rights accorded to
students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records
You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg
College. The student must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will
respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize
disclosure without your permission. One such exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to
school officials who have legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an
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administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the board of regents, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate
educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”
FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may
be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to the
student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or
organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
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The student’s name
The student’s address
The student’s telephone number
The student’s e-mail address
The student’s date and place of birth
The student’s major and minor field of study
The student’s academic class level
The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT)
The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates)
The weight and height of members of athletic teams
The student’s dates of attendance
Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student
The student’s photograph
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Registrar’s Office must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400
Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC, 20202, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property
and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The report is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/dps. For a printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
Copyright Policy
Augsburg College Graduate Programs follows the norms of the US Copyright Law in granting exclusive rights under the
Copyright Act to faculty and student authors to reproduce their original works, to use them as the basis for derivative
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works, to disseminate them to the public, and to perform and display them publicly. This excludes all proprietary
information.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the
matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide.
Official Notices
Students will receive official notices via the student campus mail system (student campus box), the A-Mail publication,
and the student’s Augsburg e-mail account. Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail
account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on Inside Augsburg.
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Graduate Admissions
All graduate programs require students to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution or
an equivalent degree from outside the US.
All graduate students must submit completed applications. Each graduate program also has additional program
requirements, which may include coursework, professional experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these
additional requirements.
Please refer to each individual program’s catalog section or the Graduate Admission website (below) for additional
instructions.
For detailed instructions on applying to graduate programs, refer to the Graduate Admissions website at
www.augsburg.edu/grad/.
Readmission
Graduate students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for two or more semesters, must apply for
readmission through the Registrar’s Office to resume attendance. Students who have attended other institutions during
their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Registrar’s Office.
Returning students do not pay the application fee.
The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College and register for classes is one business day prior to the
start of the term. Pending approval by the graduate program, students who left on probation or who were dismissed
from the College must have their readmission application and file reviewed by the program director. (Please consult
with individual programs for information regarding readmission process).
Special Student Admission
Students who are non-degree-seeking, but wish to enroll for academic credit in courses within a graduate degree
program, may be considered for admission as special students (non-degree). Special students (non-degree) can enroll on
a space-available basis. Registration dates are included in the College’s Academic Calendar. Admission requires program
director approval, and the student must be in good standing at all previously attended institutions.
To be considered for admission as a special student (non-degree), the items listed below must be submitted to the
Admissions Office. Some programs may have additional requirements.
• Completed special-status application for admission
• An official transcript of undergraduate and/or last degree earned. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited
institution is the minimum requirement for admission. Students who have earned a degree outside the US must
have their transcript evaluated to confirm it is equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree or greater.
If a non-degree seeking student is pursuing regular admission status into the program; he or she should submit an
application requesting regular admission to that program and submit the additional materials needed for regular
admission to that program. Special student status is conferred for only one term of enrollment. Additional terms require
reapplication as a special student (non-degree). Students may count up to 6-8 semester credits earned as a special
student (non-degree) toward an Augsburg College degree with approval of the program director.
International Students Admission
Augsburg College graduate programs encourage qualified applicants from other countries to apply.
An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a “full course of study” to achieve a specific educational or
professional objective at an academic institution in the United States that has been designated by the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students, and has been enrolled in SEVIS (Student and
Exchange Visitor Information System).
A student acquires F-1 status using form I-20, issued by a DHS-approved school through SEVIS. Status is acquired in one
of two ways:
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• If the student is abroad, by entering the United States with the I-20 and an F-1 visa obtained at a US consulate.
• If the student is already in the United States and not currently in F-1 status, by sending the I-20 to USCIS (United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services) with an application for change of nonimmigrant status.
A student who is maintaining valid F-1 status may transfer from another DHS-approved school to Augsburg by following
the transfer procedures set forth in the F-1 regulations.
In addition to fulfilling all general admission requirements for a particular graduate program, prospective F-1 students
must also comply with the following:
English Proficiency Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
To meet Augsburg College admission requirements, you must provide evidence of a sufficient command of both written
and spoken English to study college courses conducted entirely in English. Below is a list of the tests and programs
Augsburg College accepts as evidence for English proficiency.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
o www.toefl.org/
o Score report of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a subscore of 20 on the written and 20 on the speaking
sections. (The Augsburg College TOEFL code is 6014.)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
o www.ielts.org/
o Score report of 6.5.
• MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)
o www.cambridgemichigan.org/melab
o Score report of 80, and score report must be accompanied by an official letter from the testing coordinator.
• Successful completion of a previous undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in the
US, the United Kingdom, Ireland, English-speaking Canada, New Zealand, or Australia.
Score reports must be sent to Augsburg directly from the testing center. Score reports must not be more than two years
old.
Foreign Credential Evaluation
Augsburg requires foreign credential evaluation for any transcript(s) from an institution outside of the United States.
This evaluation should include the following:
• Analysis of credentials to determine if your degree is equivalent to an accredited US bachelor’s degree
• Verification the degree is equivalent, at a minimum, to a four-year US bachelor’s degree is required.
• Course-by-course evaluation to show your complete course listing with credit values and grades received for each
course, may also be required for specific programs.
• Calculation of grade point average to demonstrate your cumulative grade point average using the standard US
grading system, i.e., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
• Translation to English (if applicable)
The evaluation report must be sent directly to Augsburg’s Office of Admissions. Refer to World Education Services at
www.wes.org for information on how to obtain a foreign credential evaluation.
Proof of Financial Support
International applicants must provide reliable documentation that they have financial resources adequate to meet
expenses for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and
board, health insurance, personal expenses, and living expenses for dependents (if applicable).
Funds may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal funds,
or funds from the student’s family. Documentation of scholarships and fellowships may be in the form of an official
award letter from the school or sponsoring agency; documentation of personal or family funds should be on bank
letterhead stationery, or in the form of a legally binding affidavit. Government Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, or
Augsburg’s Financial Sponsorship form can be used to document support being provided by a US citizen or US legal
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permanent resident. All financial documents such as bank statements must be dated within three months prior to the
date of application.
Health Insurance
All F-1 international students and their dependents (if applicable) are required to have adequate health insurance
coverage for the duration of their program. International students will be enrolled in the Augsburg international student
plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of coverage through an alternative provider for the same period.
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Financing Your Education
Costs for Graduate Studies
The Board of Regents approves the costs for the academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as
required. The College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/2013-2014-graduate-rates/
Tuition:
Students are charged per credit. The amount is payable at the beginning of each semester or you can set up an official
payment plan through Student Financial Services.
Fees:
Student activity, facilities, wind energy fee. Other special course or program specific fees can be found online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
Books and Supplies: Approximately $150 per course
Audit Fee: $1,000 per course
Payments
Semester Charges
Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing charges and financial aid credits
designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online
through AugNet Records and Registration. Payments can be made online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/make
a-payment/. Augsburg may charge late fees and interest on delinquent accounts. Review the full policy regarding past
due balances online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/disclosure/.
Payment Options
Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students. Information about payment plans is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment-plans-and-discounts/.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis.
This includes completing the application process as outlined below and making satisfactory academic progress. In order
to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the
attainment of their degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic Progress
Standards for Financial Aid Recipients webpage, www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/sap-policy/.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of grants and loans. The College cooperates with
federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2012-2013 academic year,
more than eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial assistance.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of assistance for which a student is
eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent
family members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
How to Apply
To be considered for the maximum amount of aid, students must apply for financial aid by May 1st. Steps to apply can be
found online www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/graduate-financial-aid/ and are updated annually as federal and state
processes change.
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What Happens Next?
Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and
includes information regarding federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive
loan funds).
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant
(except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and
grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or
business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid
available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid
through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and
other sources.
Institutional Grants/Discounts
Augsburg offers grants/discounts for a variety of different students. Specific information about the different grants and
scholarships, along with eligibility requirements, can be found online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment
plans-and-discounts/
Loan Assistance
Graduate students must be enrolled at least half-time in order to receive federal loans. Three semester credits per term
is considered half-time. Six semester credits per term is considered full-time.
• Federal Stafford Student Loan
o Unsubsidized Stafford Loan; interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is
responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer payments
and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan).
• Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)
o PLUS is a loan program to help graduate students meet college costs. Students may borrow up to the cost of
attendance (minus all other student financial aid).
Further information about loan programs can be found online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
Financial Policies
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an approved online payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan),
are current according to established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been
completed.
Refund Schedule
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or
drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance.
For further information view our refund policy online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition-and-credit-refund/.
Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available online
through the Registrar’s Office website.
Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College form available online
through the Registrar’s Office website. It must be filled out completely, signed and turned in to the Registrar’s Office.
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Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who are dismissed, or who are released from a housing
contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and/or room in accordance with the terms of their housing contract
and/or the appropriate tuition refund schedule.
Students are responsible for cancelling courses through the Registrar’s Office (or online) in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not officially drop courses with the Registrar’s Office
are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance.
Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed.
Medical refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will
include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund schedule). Requests for medical refunds should be
made through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available through the Registrar’s Office website. This
extra medical refund will be considered upon submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead,
verifying the medical circumstances.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be
reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending), the College is required to refund
financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date
of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by
financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from
college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available online through the Registrar’s Office website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively.
The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include,
but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance
for the term at another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term
dropped. The administrative cancellation fee is $300.
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Student Resources/Academic and Support Services
Lindell Library
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot facility houses the library and
information technology functions of the College as well as the Gage Center for Student Success. In addition to its large
collection of print volumes, e-books, and e-journals, Lindell Library includes special collections and archives, a curriculum
library, a computer lab and student computing help desk, a library instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing
and listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center and Sverdrup Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides assistance in research and the use of technology as well as spaces
for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons multimedia lab, students can create digital audio and visual
projects.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases. They have access to 23,000
e-journals, 17,000 e-books, and 190,000 print volumes within Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, access
to the library holdings of the seven private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. In addition, Lindell Library has a large
collection of media resources. A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty with research assistance and
instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made for access by students with physical limitation
and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students with relevant and timely
access to information technology and training. Visit the Student Technology website,
www.inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh desktop computers are available
in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab, and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six
computer classrooms and 41 technology-enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in Lindell Library has 40 wireless
laptops available for use in the library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber
optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and to the internet. Network-ready student
machines can connect to the campus network from residence hall rooms or any building on campus using WiFi. All of the
AugNet online services are available securely on- and off-campus.
Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented learning, attention, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities, and for students
with physical disabilities which may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing, or speech
impairments, and temporary disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain
access to the college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and
challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term, Disability Specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and determine a plan for
academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions may include:
• Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking)
• Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, student technology assistance, academic advising, counseling,
financial aid)
• Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory
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Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
Campus living accommodations
The Disability Specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisors, and other members of the College faculty,
staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success. Taking advantage of these opportunities
and services, however, remains the student’s responsibility.
Any Augsburg student who wants to establish eligibility for accommodations and services should schedule a meeting
with a Specialist to discuss appropriate documentation. CLASS also provides informal screenings for students who
suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to help students determine
whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified professional.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities and
may not fundamentally alter the basic nature or essential curricular components of an institution’s courses or programs.
CLASS services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation.
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Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Calendars
All of our graduate programs meet on a semester calendar. Academic Calendars can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar. All academic calendars are subject to change without notice.
Academic Policies
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the
American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges.
Academic Honesty
A college is a community of learners whose relationship relies on trust. Honesty is necessary to preserve the integrity
and credibility of scholarship by the Augsburg College community. Academic dishonesty, therefore, is not tolerated. As a
College requirement, student course projects, papers, and examinations may include a statement by the student
pledging to abide by the College’s academic honesty policies and to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity.
(See Augsburg’s Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide)
Evaluation and Grading
Evaluation of academic performance in each program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale, where 4.0
achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for details of field study and special projects. Students must
achieve a 3.0 GPA in order to graduate; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression Standards
Policy. Grading option cannot be changed from traditional (0.0 - 4.0) to Pass/No Credit.
Explanation of grades for Graduate Studies:
Grade
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0–0.0
P
N
V
W
I
X
Explanation
Achieves highest standards of excellence
Achieves above acceptable standards
Meets acceptable standards
Meets minimum standards
Unacceptable performance
Represents work at 3.0 or higher (not counted in grade point average)
No credit (not counted in grade point average)
Audit
Withdrawn
Incomplete
In progress, extended beyond term of registration
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V) on a space-available
basis. Graduate students will be charged an audit fee of $1,000. The written permission of the instructor is required to
register an audit. Students who audit a course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning of
the term to determine expectations, attendance, an any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course
will be listed on the transcript with a V grade. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed with a grade of
W. Audited courses do not count towards graduation.
Withdrawal Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a W grade
and before the last day to withdraw.
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Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student
emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of
passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a
student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Registrar’s Office that states the reasons for the
request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s signature. The
instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend
the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student must
complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade
before the final day of the following academic term in the student’s program. If the work is not completed by the
specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one term. When this is the case,
they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first term of registration. A
grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students given
X extensions will continue to communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being
maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but not
longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory progress is not
demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, or N has been received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which
higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but may be audited. All courses taken each
term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded on the academic record. Only the credits and grades
earned the second time, for legitimately repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade point
average. Courses completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat policy.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade
points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N grading option are recorded, but not
computed in the GPA. The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted, i.e., courses with 0.0 to 4.0 grade assigned.
Attendance Policy
Attendance and participation are critical to the success of any course. Evaluation of the level and quality of participation
may be incorporated into the course grade. We view attendance as a joint commitment of both instructors and students
to our professional development. Each instructor has the authority to specify attendance and participation requirements
to address the needs of particular courses, individual students, or various learning styles.
Lack of attendance may result in a failing grade and the requirement to repeat the course. Students must notify the
professor in advance of any expected absence. In the case of emergency, when prior notification is not possible,
students must notify the professor of an absence as soon as possible.
Continuation Policy for Thesis or Final Project (effective in fall 2010)
Following the initial registration term for the final (or summative or capstone) project, students will be automatically
registered for continuation course 999 each semester for up to 15 semesters or until a grade for the completion course
is submitted by the project advisor. Continuation course 999 maintains students’ active status in the graduate program,
including library, AugNet, and parking privileges. This registration will result in a Campus Access Fee of $35 (subject to
change as costs increase) per semester.
Automatic registration will occur for up to five years or 15 terms. At the end of this time, the course grade will change
from X to N. Students who wish to complete the final project after receiving a failing grade must meet with the program
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director to evaluate readmission to the College and program. Students who are readmitted may need to complete
additional course work and will need to pay full tuition for all additional courses and to repeat the final project course.
If/when the final project course is completed, the new grade would supersede the previous grade.
Students may withdraw from the College, and thus from continuation course 999 and the final project course, at any
point during the continuation period and receive a W notation on the transcript for the final project course. Following a
withdrawal, students are welcome to meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and
program. Students may be subject to additional coursework.
An accounts receivable hold will be placed on the student’s account if a college-wide $250 unpaid threshold is reached.
The threshold will adjust with the practices of the Student Accounts Office. If a student owes more than the threshold
amount, the Registrar’s Office will not continue to automatically enroll the student in continuation 999. The Registrar’s
Office and the Student Accounts Office will inform the student, the program director, and coordinator that the student
must pay the account (including the late fee). At this point coordinators and/or program directors will communicate
with the student and the faculty advisor and, if necessary, request that the faculty advisor submit a grade change of N.
The student also may elect to withdraw from the College. If the grade change has not been submitted within one term,
the program director will submit the grade change of N.
This policy is effective as of September 2010. Students will sign a contract outlining the terms of the continuation policy,
which will be kept on file with the program and in the Registrar’s Office. Accumulated charges stand for current
students, but beginning in fall 2010 students will be charged $35 per term. Student Financial Services will work with
students, as needed, who are currently in the continuation phase and who have accumulated a debt higher than the
$250 threshold.
Credit and Contact Hours
Augsburg’s credit hour policy follows the federal guidelines in defining a semester credit hour as one fifty-minute period
of instruction and 100 minutes of out-of-class work per week for fifteen weeks, or the equivalent amount of student
work completed over a different time frame or via a different delivery method.
All Augsburg programs follow the semester calendar with semester lengths from 14-16 weeks. Augsburg offers a
summer semester which follows the same format as both fall and spring semester. Students must take at least 3 credits
to be considered half-time, and 6 or more credits to be considered full-time. Students may take up to 22 credits.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the graduate degree, all graduate students must achieve the following:
• Successful completion of all required courses
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
• Successful completion of all degree requirements within the stipulated period of matriculation or a signed
continuation agreement with Augsburg College.
Probation and Dismissal
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the
student will be placed on academic probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be
restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. Graduate students in the Physician Assistant must consult
the PA Program WƌŽŐƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ^ƚĂŶĚĂƌĚƐWŽůŝĐLJ.
A student whose GPA falls below the required GPA for his/her graduate program (3.0 in most programs) in two or more
terms may be subject to probation or dismissal. A plan for the student to continue in the program may be worked out
with the program director.
Students may also be dismissed for violation of standards of behavior defined by their profession, their program, or the
College.
Dismissal Appeals Process
A student may appeal a program’s dismissal decision using the College’s program dismissal appeals process. Appeals are
limited to procedural errors that the student can demonstrate negatively affected the outcome.
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The student initiates the appeal process by submitting a hard copy of the statement of appeal to the Assistant Vice
President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies (AVP-Graduate Studies); email is not acceptable. The
statement must identify each procedural error and state how each error negatively affected the outcome. The
statement of appeal will be the only basis of the student’s appeal. The AVP-Graduate Studies must receive the student’s
statement of appeal within 14 calendar days of the date on the department’s written notification of dismissal.
The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the statement of appeal to the program chair/director. The program must
submit a response to the student’s statement of appeal within 15 business days of the date that the statement was
received by the AVP-Graduate Studies’ office. A hard copy of the program’s response should be submitted to the AVPGraduate Studies. The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the program’s response to the student.
The AVP-Graduate Studies will convene the Program Dismissal Appeals Committee, which will include the AVP-Graduate
Studies as a non-voting chair and three program faculty members (one from programs not named in the appeal:
Business, Creative Writing, Education, Leadership, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Social Work). The Program
Dismissal Appeals Committee will schedule its hearing within 15 business days of receipt of the program’s statement of
response. The Committee will meet with the student and a program representative to review the procedures and ask
questions of both the student and the program representative. The student and program representative may each bring
a third party to the review meeting (limited to an Augsburg College faculty member, staff member, or student). The role
of the third party representative is to provide support to the student or the program representative, not to serve as an
advocate during the meeting.
Dropping or Withdrawing
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or with a Registration Form. To
see the drop and withdrawal deadlines, see the Academic Calendar at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Independent Study
Students may request to complete an independent study course as an addition to the required coursework. A faculty
sponsor is required for an independent study project, and project proposals must be approved by the program director
in order to receive credit. Normally, independent study may not be used as a replacement for a standard course offered
in the curriculum, with the exception of the general elective (if approved). A special independent study registration form
is required and is available on the Registrar’s Office website or at the Enrollment Center.
Term Off
Students who interrupt their program enrollment for longer than one semester must readmit to the College and
program to resume their degree program. For an absence of any length, students should coordinate with their program
director prior to leaving. Due to a variety of program schedules and cohorts for some degrees, it is required that
students meet with their advisor and obtain the advice of their director.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Students may petition the program director for transfer credit to apply to program requirements. The transfer of credit
will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students will be asked to provide appropriate documentation regarding
previous coursework, including but not limited to an official transcript, course description, and syllabus. In order to be
considered for transfer, a course must be from a regionally-accredited college or university institution and graded 3.0/B
or better. Courses must have been taken at the graduate level and course content must be comparable to program
requirements at Augsburg.
The maximum number of semester credits that can be transferred is:
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•
•
•
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Master of Arts in Education (6)
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (12)
Master of Arts in Leadership (6)
Master of Arts in Nursing (9)
Master of Business Administration (18)
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies (Contact program coordinator)
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Master of Social Work (22)
Augsburg credits are calculated in semester hours. If you completed courses at other institutions that are quarter hours,
they will be converted to semester hours. One quarter hour equates to two-thirds of a semester hour.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are recorded on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from
other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
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Master of Arts in Education
We are pleased with your interest in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. Augsburg has a long history in
teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and elsewhere. We know that Augsburg
College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals—and here’s why.
Our Philosophy
The Education Department program themes include relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and
leadership. You can read about each theme on the following page, but for the MAE program, I want to highlight one of
the program themes—leadership. As this program theme suggests, we expect our students to leave our programs as
responsive, knowledgeable teachers prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the school and
community.
Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through a combination of course content, field
experiences, and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students will leave our programs as collaborative and capable
teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world.
Our Faculty
Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full‐time and adjunct instructors, all of whom
have K‐12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K‐12 settings; all full‐time faculty
members are frequent visitors to K‐12 settings through student teaching and field experience supervision, volunteer
work, and/or in‐service education. We understand the importance of what we do and what you hope to do. We value
good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers.
Our Accessibility
We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes work, family, and personal
responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer flexible scheduling. A majority of
licensure and graduate‐level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends to allow you to manage these
responsibilities while pursuing your goals. You will need to be available during the weekday for the challenge and
responsibility of field experiences, but education coursework is accessible through the weekend and evening schedules.
As a student in Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among
interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly‐qualified teacher—
the teacher you can become.
Vicki L. Olson, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Education
Education Department Mission
The mission of the Augsburg Education Department is to develop responsive, knowledgeable teachers committed to
educating all learners in a diverse and changing world.
Program Themes
Responsive, knowledgeable teachers understand the dynamic interaction among relationships, reflection and inquiry,
diversity and equity, and leadership. These four interrelated program themes provide lenses through which we filter our
practice.
Relationships
Learning is relational and communal. Responsive teachers create significant relationships with their students,
colleagues, and community partners by developing learning communities. These nurturing learning communities provide
a safe, trustworthy place where challenging and engaging questions can be considered. We model the kinds of learning
communities that we expect our graduates to create. We share with our students a learning model that connects
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content, theory, and practice in an ongoing cycle. Students and their learning are the focus for responsive teachers.
Therefore we embrace and foster a progressive and constructivist orientation.
Reflection and Inquiry
Responsive teachers are reflective practitioners who are students of teaching and learning. Providing numerous
frameworks through which to filter our experience encourages intentional and thoughtful inquiry. Through field
placements, service learning, generative questions, and classroom experiences, students and faculty develop their
perspectives about teaching and learning. Critical reflection allows us to examine content, theory, and practice in ways
that transform our practice. We think it is important to understand and learn how to manage the many polarities
inherent in the teaching and learning process.
Diversity and Equity
Responsive teachers embrace diversity and intentionally work to ensure that all learners, especially those who for some
reason have been marginalized, learn and develop in powerful ways. We continually reflect on what it means to be a
“school in the city.” We recognize that each student is unique, shaped by culture and experience; therefore,
differentiating instruction is essential. The perspective of multiple intelligences, learning style theory and teaching for
understanding help us differentiate and enable us to provide choice, variety, and flexibility. Responsive teachers believe
that all students can learn. They also have a sense of efficacy and believe that they can help all students learn.
Leadership
Responsive teachers recognize that becoming a learning leader is a developmental process, which begins in pre‐service
education and continues throughout one’s career. Teachers serve as leaders within the classroom, and with experience,
increased confidence, and professional development become leaders within the school, the district, and the community.
Teacher leaders view themselves as lifelong learners. They become role models committed to their profession as a
vocation rather than a job. Emerging teacher leaders keep student learning at the center of their work while advocating
for instructional innovation, constructivist curricular development, and systemic change.
Master of Arts in Education Conceptual Framework
Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our graduate licensure and degree completion program. The
Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their
institutions and communities.
The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate versions of the
combined undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as
well as extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students
are required to include coursework focused on leadership and study aspects of leadership as part of their degree
program. Third, the final project—be it an action research, a leadership application project, or the performance
assessment option—gives students the opportunity to study an issue of concern and, supported by research, define a
means for addressing it.
Three Teacher Leadership Aspirations inform our program. They are as follows:
Aspiration 1: Teacher leaders value learning for personal and professional growth. Teacher leaders share knowledge
effectively with colleagues. We believe that teacher leaders are comfortable with their knowledge and expertise,
neither flaunting it nor hiding it, but sharing it with others generously. They work to build bridges with a full range of
colleagues, but they don’t let recalcitrant colleagues stop their own development. They see learning as a continuous
endeavor and seek it throughout their careers.
Aspiration 2: Teachers leaders think big—beyond the classroom to the broader context of education and community.
We believe that teacher leaders see systems and the “big picture” and are able to put their classrooms, schools, and
communities into a broader context. They understand the link between policies, politics, and education and participate
in change efforts at the macro and micro levels. They seek to work with administrators to establish school and district
policy that improves life for everyone. If this involves political action, they are prepared to engage in it. Teacher leaders
also understand that teaching and learning are dynamic and that change within school systems is an ever‐present
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phenomenon. They are informed decision‐makers predisposed to take on the challenge of change when they think it
benefits students, teachers, and/or community.
Aspiration 3: Teacher leaders possess courage and an orientation to action. We believe that teacher leaders help
others not be afraid. They are able to help people to take warranted risks and step outside their comfort zones. They
have the courage to bring people together to see the bigger picture and then help people get there. Teacher leaders
accept both power and accountability. They understand that responsibility without power diminishes potential for
effectiveness. They believe that accountability is a fair trade for the power to take effective action. They operate from a
foundation of self‐efficacy.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) is designed to provide a teaching license as part of a master’s degree program. K‐
12 initial teaching licenses offered at Augsburg include:
Elementary education (K‐6), with or without a middle school content area endorsement in math, communication
arts, social studies, or science. Also available is the pre‐primary endorsement to the elementary license.
Secondary education (5‐12 and K‐12) in social studies, communication arts/literature, visual arts, health,
mathematics, music, and physical education; and 9‐12 in biology, chemistry, and physics.
K‐12 English as a Second Language*
K‐12 Special Education: Academic Behavior Strategist
Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the MAE degree through the following four licensure endorsement
options:
K‐12 English as a Second Language*
K‐12 Special Education: Academic Behavior Strategist
K‐12 Reading
Pre‐Primary
All teachers seeking licensure through Augsburg must take and pass all tests required by the state of Minnesota for
licensure. The MAE degree is also available without a license but with an education core. See the MAE program director
for details.
Accreditations and Approvals
Augsburg College Teacher Education programs are accredited and approved by:
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Minnesota Board of Teaching. (MN BOT)
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the
Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships section of this catalog.
Program Structure
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is made up of a core of education licensure courses coupled with a
degree completion option. Courses in the degree completion phase are drawn from the Master of Arts in Leadership
(MAL) and graduate courses in education. Most students in the MAE program pursue a K‐12 teaching license as part of
their program plan. The MAE degree is also open to students who do not want a teaching license but do want a
background in education and leadership.
The MAE degree requires ten or eleven Augsburg graduate level courses, depending on the degree completion option. In
addition, several courses at the undergraduate level are required for licensure. Only courses taken at the graduate level
apply towards the MAE degree.
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Credit
MAE graduate level courses are offered for 3 semester credits. Each course is comprised of 37.5 instructional hours with
the expectation of about 75 hours of independent study outside of class.
Schedule
The majority of the education courses in the MAE licensure and degree programs are offered through the weekend
schedule. Courses during the weekend meet face to face every other weekend with online instruction during the
alternate weeks. Some education courses and many undergraduate content area courses are offered on a weekday
evening schedule. These typically meet weekly face‐to‐face. The MAL degree completion courses are offered primarily
through the weekend schedule through a mix of face‐to‐face and online instruction. Summer session courses are offered
primarily weekdays and weekday evenings with a few on weekends during the first summer session. Summer courses
are offered in a mix of formats from all online to all face‐to‐face.
The following teaching licenses are available entirely through the evening, weekend, and summer schedule: elementary
education, most middle school and pre‐primary specialty area endorsements, 5‐12 social studies, 5‐12 communication
arts, K‐12 art, K‐12 special education, K‐12 English as a second language, and K‐12 reading.
Additional licenses in the following areas are available through a combination of weekday, weekday evening, weekend,
and summer schedules: biology, chemistry, health, mathematics, music, physical education, and physics. For these
licenses, the education and degree completion courses are taken during the weekend, weekday evenings, and summer
while some, if not all, of the content area courses are taken during the weekday.
The weekend schedule is comprised of two semesters spread from early September through late April. In general,
classes are held every other weekend. The weekday schedule is also comprised of two semesters spread from early
September through late April. Classes offered during the weekday meet one to three times per week. Classes offered
jointly between weekday and weekend meet on a weekly basis in the evening. The official academic calendars can be
found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Curriculum—Teaching Licenses
K‐6 Elementary Education
This program is designed to prepare teachers for grades K‐6. Optional endorsements in middle school specialty areas of
math, science, social studies, and communication arts and in pre‐primary can be pursued along with or separately from
the K‐6 license. The teaching license and some endorsements are offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels
through a mix of undergraduate courses and combined graduate and undergraduate courses. Graduate‐level licensure
coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have been admitted to
the MAE program.
All of the following courses must be taken for K‐6 elementary licensure. Up to seven courses may be taken at the
graduate (500) level and applied toward the MAE degree.
EDC 200/522 ‐ Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 206/566 ‐ Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 310/533 ‐ Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
EDC 410/544 ‐ Learners with Special Needs*
EDC 490/580 ‐ School and Society
EED 225/524 ‐ Foundations of Literacy
EED 325/525 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Literacy*
EED 350/550 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Math
EED 360/560 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Science
EDC 591 ‐ Topics
To complete the license, the following undergraduate requirements must be completed:
HPE 115 ‐ Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 220 ‐ Educational Technology
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EED 326 ‐ Elementary Reading K‐6 Field Experience* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525)
EED 311 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Health
EED 312 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Physical Education
EED 336 ‐ Advanced Literacy Methods*
EED 341 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Art
EED 370 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematics
EED 380 ‐ Kindergarten Methods*
EED 386 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Children’s Literature
EED 481, 483, 485 ‐ Student Teaching: Elementary K‐6
EED 488 ‐ TPA and Student Teaching Seminar
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. Students spend 20 or more hours per term in field experiences.
These experiences occur in K‐6 classrooms during the weekday. If more than one course with field experience is taken in
a given term, field experience requirements expand accordingly (i.e., two courses with 20 hours of field experience each
require a total of 40 hours).
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements
The number of supporting content area courses required for licensure depends upon the courses completed as part of
the bachelor’s degree and/or other coursework. Requirements are determined by Minnesota licensure standards for
specific college‐level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science for all students seeking elementary
licensure. Specific requirements are on file in the Education Department.
Minnesota licensure standards allow for optional subject area endorsements in communication arts/literature, social
studies, math, and science. The optional pre‐primary endorsement is also available. Specific requirements for these
endorsements are on file in the Education Department.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or
better was achieved. The Education Department and the content area departments determine the courses that are
accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. Courses that are
older than five years are judged on a case‐by‐case basis. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is
not automatically accepted into the MAE degree. The program has limits on the amount and type of courses that are
accepted. Grades of B or better are required for transfer consideration. See the MAE program director for approval of
graduate coursework accepted in transfer.
Preprimary Endorsement for Elementary Licensure
This endorsement can be added to a K‐6 elementary license. Required courses include the following:
PSY 250 ‐ Child Development
SOC 231 ‐ Family Systems: Cross Cultural Perspectives
or SPE 490/540 ‐ Parent and Professional Planning (Graduate students take SPE 540.)
ECE 345/545 ‐ Foundations of Preprimary Education
ECE 346/546 ‐ Learning Environments for Preprimary‐Aged Children
ECE 347/547 ‐ Immersion and Teaching Competence
ECE 488, 489 ‐ Student Teaching: Preprimary
K‐12 and 5‐12 Secondary Education
K‐12 and 5‐12 licensures in several content areas are offered through a combination of graduate and undergraduate
coursework. K‐12 licenses prepare teachers to teach a content area across elementary, middle school, and high school.
Licenses for grades 5‐ 12 prepare teachers to teach at the middle and high school levels. Graduate‐level licensure
coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions
criteria.
The following content area majors are offered almost entirely on weekends, weekday evenings, and summer:
communication arts/literature, history or economics or psychology or sociology (all for social studies), art. Students
seeking 5–12 licensure in social studies must complete a broad‐based core of courses in the social studies in addition to
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a social science major. Education courses for these licenses are also taken during weekends, weekday evenings, and
summer.
The following content area majors are offered primarily or entirely through the weekday program: biology, chemistry,
physics, health, physical education, music, and mathematics. Students seeking licensure in any of these areas typically
will need to take additional content courses in the weekday schedule. Students can obtain a 9‐12 license in physics,
chemistry, or biology and have the option of adding the 5–8 general science to the 9‐12 license. Students also can obtain
the 5–8 general science license without the 9–12 license. Education courses for these licenses are taken during
weekends and weekday evenings.
Licensure Requirements
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for
licensure; four to seven of them also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward the master’s degree in
education.
EDC 200/522 ‐ Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 206/566 ‐ Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 310/533 ‐ Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
EDC 410/544 ‐ Learners with Special Needs*
EDC 490/580 ‐ School and Society
ESE 325/525 ‐ Creating Learning Environments
ESE 300/500 ‐ Reading and Writing in Content Area*
EDC 591 ‐ Topics
To complete the license, students also will need to complete the following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 ‐ Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 220 ‐ Educational Technology
ESE 3XX ‐ K‐12 or 5‐12 Methods (in the content area)*
ESE 481, 483, 485 ‐ Student Teaching: Secondary
ESE 488 ‐ TPA and Student Teaching Seminar
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education‐related
settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
Undergraduate Content Area Requirements
The equivalent of a major in the licensure content area is required for K‐12 and 5‐12 licenses. Students who have
majored in a field in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework evaluated by the major department
at Augsburg. Two or more content area courses tied to Minnesota licensure standards are generally required, even with
a completed academic major.
Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota licensure
standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older than five years is judged on a case‐by‐case basis.
Specific course requirements for each content area are on file in the Education Department.
Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree program.
See the MAE program director for approval to use graduate level transfer courses in the degree program.
Special Education
Augsburg College offers one licensure option in K–12 Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS). This
program qualifies students to teach in special education programs and positions working with students with mild to
moderate disabilities in the areas of emotional/behavioral disabilities, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disabilities,
developmental and cognitive disabilities and other health disabilities. This program is built on an inclusive education
model. Under this model, students learn how to work closely with both special and general educators to facilitate
inclusion of special education students into the regular education classroom. Five years after being licensed, teachers
must extend their license in one of the above categories through additional coursework.
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Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort—This graduate licensure program in Special
Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American Indian perspective. It is offered in collaboration with the
University of Minnesota‐Duluth as a hybrid (partly face‐to‐face and partly online) cohort program. The licensure courses
can be applied towards the MAE degree. See the Education Department and www.augsburg.edu/mae/tribal‐special‐
education for more information.
The ABS licensure program and the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort program are offered through the
weekend and summer schedules.
Licensure Requirements
Licensure requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Classes will include both
undergraduate and graduate students, with graduate students having additional course responsibilities. Graduate
courses are taken at the 500 level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and up to seven courses may also be applied
toward the master’s degree in education. The following courses for the ABS license are offered at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels:
EDC 200/522 ‐ Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 206/566 ‐ Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 310/533 ‐ Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
EDC 410/544 ‐ Learners with Special Needs*
EED 225/524 ‐ Foundations of Literacy
EED 325/525 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Literacy*
EED 350/550 ‐ K–6 Methods: Math*
EED 360/560 ‐ K–6 Methods: Science*
SPE 410/510 ‐ Implementing Assessment Strategies*
SPE 411/511 ‐ Etiology and Theory of Mild to Moderate Disabilities
SPE 415/515 ‐ Theory to Practice*
SPE 425/525 ‐ Transition and Community*
SPE 430/530 ‐ Instructional and Behavioral Practices*
SPE 490/540 ‐ Parent and Professional Planning
EDC 591 ‐ Topics
To complete the ABS license students will also need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 ‐ Chemical Dependency Education
MAT 137 ‐ Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
EDC 220 ‐ Education Technology
EDC 330 ‐ Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing
EDC 331 ‐ Practicum in Public Achievement
EED 326 ‐ Elementary Reading K‐6 Field Experience* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525)
SPE 481,483 ‐ Student Teaching: Elementary Special Education
SPE 485, 487 ‐ Student Teaching: Secondary Special Education
SPE 488 ‐ TPA and Student Teaching Seminar
*Field experience required as part of this course.
This program is based on an innovative internship model that allows students employed in special education classrooms
to fulfill a portion of their special education field experience requirements while they work. Students not employed in
these settings are expected to complete a significant number of volunteer hours in special education settings. All must
complete field placements or student teaching in classrooms serving these populations. Hours must be completed
across elementary, middle school, and high school. Specific information on field experience requirements is available
from the Education Department.
Licensure Requirements—EBD/LD–Naadamaadiwin Special Education Tribal Cohort
This program is available only at the graduate level. Courses are taught in a hybrid fashion, partially face‐to‐face and
partially online. Courses are available only to those admitted to the special education tribal cohort program.
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SPE 501 ‐ Historical and Contemporary Issues in American Indian Education
SPE 503 ‐ Assessment of American Indian Learners
SPE 504 ‐ Working with American Indian Families and Communities
SPE 505 ‐ The Manifestation of Multigenerational Trauma and Internalized Oppression
SPE 506 ‐ Indigenous Learners
SPE 507 ‐ Indigenous Methods of Instruction: Practical Application
SPE 508 ‐ Professional Issues and Development
SPE 509 ‐ Literacy Instruction for American Indian Learners with Exceptionalities
SPE 481, 483 ‐ Student Teaching: Elementary Special Education
SPE 485, 487 – Student Teaching: Secondary Special Education
EDC 591 ‐ Topics
K‐12 English as a Second Language (ESL) License
The K‐12 English as a Second Language license is available as an initial license as well as an endorsement to an existing
license. This license qualifies teachers to work with K‐12 students for whom English is a second language across a range
of subject areas. The K‐12 ESL licensure program is comprised of both undergraduate and graduate courses; up to six of
the graduate courses can apply to the completion of the MAE degree. Graduate‐level licensure coursework (500 and
above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have been admitted to the MAE program. A
pre‐requisite to program admissions is two years of high school level or one year of college level language instruction.
The K‐12 ESL program is offered in a hybrid format which means that courses are a mix of face to face and online
instruction. Classes are offered during the academic year in the weekend semester framework and during summer
session to make them accessible to working adults. This license is also offered as an undergraduate major to weekend
college students seeking a baccalaureate degree.
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for
licensure, and up to six also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward the master’s degree in education.
EDC 200/522 ‐ Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 206/566 ‐ Diversity/MN American Indians
EDC 310/533 ‐ Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
EDC 410/544 ‐ Learners with Special Needs*
EED 325/525 ‐ K‐6 Methods: Literacy*
ESE 325/525 ‐ Creating Learning Environments*
ESL 330/510 ‐ History and Structure of the English Language
ESL 340/520 ‐ ESL Literacy*
ESL 490/530 ‐ Language, Culture, and Schools
ESL 420/540 ‐ ESL Methods*
EDC 591 ‐ Topics
To complete the license, students also will need to complete the following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 ‐ Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 220 ‐ Educational Technology
EED 326 ‐ Elementary Reading K‐6 Field Experience (taken concurrently with EED 325/525)
ESL 310 ‐ Second Language Acquisition
ESL 320 ‐ Introduction to Linguistics
ESL 410 ‐ ESL Testing and Evaluation
ESL 481, 483 ‐ Student Teaching: Elementary
ESL 485, 487 ‐ Student Teaching: Secondary
ESL 488 ‐ TPA and Student Teaching Seminar
*This course has a 20 hour field experience attached to it.
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K‐12 Reading Teacher Endorsement
The K‐12 Reading Endorsement provides teachers with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to expand their
knowledge and practice in the area of reading instruction and potentially provide leadership within schools and districts
in reading instruction. Candidates for this license will complete five classes that have been designed to meet the
requirements established for this license by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Students may use these courses to fulfill
requirements for the Master of Arts in Education degree.
The K‐12 Reading Teacher Endorsement program is offered in a hybrid format which means that courses are a mix of
face‐to‐face and online instruction. Classes are offered during summer sessions and within the weekend format during
the academic year. The endorsement program is designed to be completed within 12 months in a cohort model. Field
experiences at elementary, middle school and high school levels are required; student teaching is not required.
Required courses include:
EDC 500 ‐ Reading Leadership in the K‐12 Schools
EDC 506 ‐ Readership, Literature, and New Literacies
EDC 515 ‐ Reading Leadership: Reading Theory and Research*
EDC 535 ‐ Reading Leadership: Assessment and Instruction with Elementary Readers*
EDC 545 ‐ Reading Leadership: Assessment and Instruction with Middle and High School Readers*
*Field experience required
Student Teaching
Students are required to complete student teaching for initial and additional licenses (unless otherwise indicated). In the
MAE program, student teaching is generally completed before finishing the degree. Students can apply for licensure at
this point and finish the degree later. Student teaching for elementary, secondary, and K‐12 initial licenses lasts 12‐14
weeks, depending on licensure scope. During that time, students work full‐time as student teachers and are supervised
by an Augsburg faculty member. Students register for eight to twelve semester credits of student teaching and a two
semester credit TPA and student teaching seminar. They meet at Augsburg College for student teaching seminars several
times during the term. Most student teaching placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and
Rochester. However, students do have the opportunity to student teach abroad, where students complete a 10‐week
student teaching experience in the metro area and then complete another student teaching experience abroad.
Opportunities to teach abroad are available around the world, and it is a wonderful way to build a global perspective in
education. Additional information is available through the Education Department.
Student teaching for special education is 12 weeks in length for initial licenses and 7 weeks for those who already hold a
license. For students who are working in a special education setting appropriate to the ABS license, a student teaching
placement at that site may be possible, pending district approval. Additional information is available through the
Education Department.
Student teaching for ESL is 14 weeks in length and requires two placements, elementary and secondary. A single seven
week placement is required for those who already hold a license. See the Education Department for more information.
Student teaching is required for the preprimary endorsement and middle school endorsements. See the Education
Department for more information.
Curriculum—Graduate Degree Completion Options
Students take graduate coursework as part of the licensure program. This coursework forms the Master of Arts in
Education licensure core, with between four to seven Augsburg graduate‐level licensure courses fulfilling master’s
requirements. Students bringing fewer than seven graduate‐level licensure courses or 21 semester credits into the
degree program must complete additional Master of Arts in Leadership (ML) or education graduate courses to reach the
required 30‐33 semester credits for the MAE degree.
To finish out the master’s degree, students will need to complete one of the following options.
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Action Research Degree Completion Option (Minimum 30 credits)
This degree completion option requires a minimum of three classes totaling at least nine semester credits: a Master of
Arts in Leadership (ML) elective, EDC 592 Action Research 1, and EDC 593 Action Research 2. The action research courses
guide the student through completion of a long‐term action research project, typically conducted in the student’s
classroom and focused on a question or concern identified by the student. The research is presented at an action
research symposium and a formal written report of the research is placed in Lindell Library. The coursework for action
research is designed to be completed in two semesters; the project itself is done once the research is presented at an
action research symposium and the paper is accepted for placement in Lindell Library. Additional terms beyond those in
which the courses are completed are available through continuing registration and require payment each term of a
campus access fee.
Leadership Application Project (LAP) Degree Completion Option (Minimum 30 credits)
This degree completion option requires a minimum of three classes totaling at least nine semester credits: an ML
elective, EDC/ML 514 Research Methods ‐ Education focus or ML 514 ‐ Research Methods and EDC 585 ‐ Leadership
Application Project. Students electing this degree completion option do so because they are interested in developing an
educational product that meets an identified need or because they are interested in conducting an independent
research project with the assistance of a faculty advisor. To be successful in this option, students must be self‐directed
and able to maintain momentum without the structure of an actual course. The goal for the project varies, depending on
the type of LAP. There are two options within the LAP.
The goal for those developing an educational product is to identify an issue or problem related to their practice, and
after researching available literature, develop a solution to the problem or issue. The solution might be developed in
the form of a curriculum, a workshop, a set of informational materials, a website, an article for publication or other
appropriate educational product.
The goal for those conducting independent research is also to identify an issue or problem to investigate; but in this
case, the investigation is through an independent research project. For those conducting independent research, it is
especially important to have a clear vision in mind for the research and have an advisor who is willing to provide
support throughout the project. Students need a research background beyond what is provided within the MAE
program to be successful with this option.
Both options are completed through a final oral presentation and placement of the final paper in the Lindell Library.
Additional terms beyond those in which initial course registration occurs are available through continuing registration
and require payment each term of a campus access fee.
Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership Degree Completion Option (Minimum 33 credits)
This degree completion option focuses on the theme of the MAE degree program ‐ teacher leadership ‐ and requires a
minimum of the following four classes:
EDC 570 ‐ Teacher Leadership
EDC/ML 514 ‐ Research Methods (ML 514 can be substituted if necessary)
EDC 594 ‐ Performance Assessment Project
One ML leadership‐focused course from this list:
ML 510 ‐ Visions of Leadership (when taught with an emphasis on leadership rather than literature)
ML 531 ‐ Dynamics of Change
ML 535 ‐ Organizational Theory and Leadership
ML 540 ‐ Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
ML 545 ‐ Decision Making and Leadership
ML 565 ‐ Women and Leadership
Additional courses may also be used with approval of the MAE Director.
Students electing this degree completion option do so because they are especially interested in considering leadership
within the context of education and themselves as potential change agents. EDC 594 must be taken as the last course in
this sequence. Students finish their degree through this option with the successful completion of these four classes.
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Alternate Settings—MAE in Rochester
In step with Augsburg College’s excellent reputation in the field of education, the Master of Arts in Education program is
also offered in Rochester, MN. Licenses are available in elementary education and special education: ABS. Classes
primarily meet weekday evenings and summer at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester.
Elementary education
The K‐6 elementary education license allows students to teach in grade K‐6. Augsburg College offers this license at the
graduate level to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet admissions requirements. Courses for this
license are available in Rochester.
Special education
The K‐12 Academic Behavior Specialist (ABS) program is designed for students currently working with or planning to
work with students with mild to moderate special needs. The program leads to Minnesota teaching licensure in special
education and the ability to work with students whose special needs are categorized as EBD, LD, DCD, ASD, and/or OHI.
All courses for these licenses are available in Rochester.
MAL Elective Courses
At least one elective must be taken from the Master of Arts in Leadership courses. The following are recommended, but
others may also be used. Course descriptions can be found in the MAL portion of the graduate catalog.
ML 510 ‐ Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
ML 511 ‐ Creativity and the Problem‐Solving Process
ML 520 ‐ Self‐Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 530 ‐ Ethics in Communication
ML 531 ‐ The Dynamics of Change
ML 545 ‐ Decision Making and Leadership
ML 550 ‐ Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 560 ‐ Developing a Multicultural Perspective
ML 565 ‐ Women and Leadership
ML 599 ‐ Topics
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to MAE
Admission Requirements
Students admitted into the MAE licensure and degree programs must have:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally‐accredited four‐year institution
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (required for full admission for the graduate licensure option and
degree program). Students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5‐2.99 may be admitted conditionally into the
graduate licensure program. To be admitted to the MAE degree completion program, all students must have a 3.0 or
better Augsburg GPA.
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Augsburg Office of Admissions:
Completed application form ‐ www.augsburg.edu/admissions/mae/admissions
$35 non‐refundable application fee
Personal summary outlining your tentative educational objectives and reasons for wanting to attend Augsburg
Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post‐secondary institutions (including colleges,
universities, vocational/technical schools, and PSEO institutions) sent directly to the Admissions Office.
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Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional
requirements outlined in Admission of International Students.
Transfer Policy
Acceptance of previous education coursework completed at institutions other than Augsburg College is limited. Most
courses that have not been completed in the last seven years are considered to be too old to transfer and need to be
completed as part of one’s program at Augsburg. EDC 310/533 ‐ Learning and Development, EDC 220 ‐ Education
Technology, and ESE 3XX ‐ K‐12/5‐12 Special Methods in Content Area are courses which may have a shorter acceptance
time frame. Additional information on the transfer policy is available through the Education Department.
Credit Evaluation: An official transfer credit evaluation of previous academic work will be completed as part of the
admissions process. Education coursework is evaluated by the Education Department. For secondary licenses, content
area coursework is evaluated by the content area department. This process is initiated as part of the admissions process.
Generally, the requirement is that two or more classes in the content area must be taken at Augsburg, even with an
undergraduate major in the field. In all cases, previous undergraduate courses must have received a grade of C or better
to be eligible for transfer. Previous graduate coursework must have received a grade of B or better to be considered.
Content area departments determine when courses are too old to be counted towards licensure.
Acceptance into the MAE Program
Application files are reviewed by the MAE director. Applicants are notified of the admission decision by the Office of
Admissions, usually within one to two weeks after the application file is complete. Applicants whose cumulative
undergraduate GPA is below 2.5 will not be admitted into the MAE program; however, these applicants can be
reconsidered when additional undergraduate coursework raises the cumulative undergraduate GPA to 2.5 or above. An
exception to this occurs when the applicant has completed an advanced degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Under these circumstances, the applicant can be considered for full admission into the MAE degree and licensure
programs.
Advising and Registration
Admitted students are able to participate in academic advising and the registration process. Typically, first‐term
registration occurs with intake advising. After the first term, students generally are able to register online through
Records and Registration. All students are assigned an Education Department advisor early in the first semester of
courses.
Academic Policies
Application to the Education Department
Once accepted to the College and the MAE program, students may take designated courses in education and content
areas. Prior to beginning the methods courses within a program, students must be admitted to the Education
Department. This admissions process is outlined in the EDC 200/522 ‐ Orientation to Education and in admissions
handbooks, which are available through the Education Department.
Academic Achievement
All MAE students are expected to achieve and maintain 3.0 or better GPA in their Augsburg course work. Students
whose cumulative GPA falls between 2.5 and 2.99 at the end of their licensure program are able to complete the license
but are not eligible for the degree.
In all cases, a cumulative GPA on the Augsburg graduate transcript must be at 3.0 or better to be admitted to the degree
completion component of the MAE degree. Students who are ready to begin the degree completion component must
file an Intent to Complete form (available through the MAE coordinator) at which point a transcript review is completed
to confirm the 3.0 or better GPA and to determine the completed courses that apply to the degree and the courses that
remain.
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Minimum Grade Policy
Students who fail to maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in a given term are notified that they must raise their GPA to the
required level. Students who receive below a 2.0 in any undergraduate course or 2.5 in any graduate course required for
licensure are expected to repeat the course as soon as possible and raise the grade to the appropriate level.
Dismissal from Licensure and Degree Program
Students may be dismissed from the licensure program prior to and during student teaching for failure to maintain
appropriate academic and teaching‐based performance standards, for gross violation of College policy, and/or for
conduct in violation of professional ethics. Dismissal occurs within the context of established department procedures
described in the Education Department Handbook available through the Education Department. Students have the right
to appeal dismissal from the licensure program on the grounds of procedural error, using the College’s program
dismissal appeals process. Information about the program dismissal appeals process is available in the Augsburg Student
Guide. Students who fail to complete the license may have the option to finish the degree.
Students may be dismissed from the MAE degree program for failure to maintain an appropriate GPA or for gross
violation of College policy. Students have the right to use the College’s academic grievance procedure as they feel
necessary. The full academic grievance policy is available in the Augsburg Student Guide.
Fieldwork Requirements
Fieldwork experiences are tied to several licensure courses. In most cases, these experiences are conducted within a
service‐learning framework, providing service to the school and classroom while also providing students opportunities
for focused reflection linked back to course objectives. In general, students should plan for a minimum of 20 hours field
experience per term. When multiple courses with field experience are taken in the same term, the requirements expand
accordingly. Students in field experiences are evaluated by their host K‐12 teachers on the basis of criteria drawn from
the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice. Evaluations are kept in the students’ Education Department files and
used in decisions regarding progress through the program and student teaching. A full description of field experience
requirements is available in the Education Department Handbook.
Readmission and Withdrawal
Students in good standing who fail to register for courses for three terms are withdrawn from the MAE program. To be
readmitted to the College and the MAE program, students file a Readmission form through the Registrar’s Office.
Program Costs
In addition to tuition, students in this program can expect to pay a data maintenance fee upon admission to the
department, as well as liability insurance at the student rate during student teaching and the cost of a background check
for licensure and, possibly, field experience. In addition, optional international travel courses have associated costs
above and beyond the charge for tuition.
Full‐time Faculty
Elizabeth M. Ankeny, Associate Professor of Education. BA, Augustana College; MAT, Morningside College; PhD,
Colorado State University.
Christopher R. Brown, Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison; Instructor of Education. BS, Bemidji State
University; MEd, University of Sydney, Australia.
Joseph A. Erickson, Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther‐Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine Gregoire, Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Gretchen Irvine, Assistant Professor of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa; MS, University of Wisconsin‐River Falls; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Audrey Lensmeier, Assistant Professor of Education. BA Indiana University; MAT National Louis University; PhD
University of Minnesota.
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Gregory Krueger, Instructor of Education. BA, Southwest Minnesota State University; MA, Hamline University.
Susan O’Connor, Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MS, PhD, Syracuse University.
Vicki L. Olson, Professor of Education and Director of the MAE Program. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Donna Patterson, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Barbara Short, Associate Professor of Education. BA Augustana College; MS Illinois State University; EdD Illinois State
University.
Christopher Smith, Assistant Professor of Education. BS Purdue University; MS Purdue University; PhD University of
Minnesota.
Diane C.Vodicka, Assistant Professor of Education. BEd, North Park College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College.
Barbara West, Instructor of Education, Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement/Licensing. BS, St. Cloud State
University; MS, Syracuse University.
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Master of Arts in Leadership
MAL Mission
The purpose of the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program is to develop leaders for organizations, the community,
and society. Organizations seek leaders who possess: an ethically and morally responsible vision; an understanding of
how change occurs and how it can be managed; sensitivity to the complex problems of organizations and an ability to
find solutions consistent with their mission; cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population;
and the ability to inspire and motivate people to work toward a common goal. The Augsburg leadership development
model provides a framework through which the program recruits its students and develops their skills.
Program Overview
The study of leadership is central to Augsburg College. The College mission statement says, “Augsburg College educates
students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.” The Master of Arts in
Leadership is quintessentially Augsburg. The integrated liberal arts perspective on leadership education is what we think
of as the “Augsburg difference.”
The Master of Arts in Leadership is the core program of Augsburg’s Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). Developed and
launched in 1987, it is Augsburg’s oldest graduate degree and one of the oldest leadership graduate degrees in the
United States. The program responds to the leadership development needs of both for-profit and not-for-profit
organizations. MAL has a deep theoretical base in leadership studies, yet also offers its students practical approaches to
leadership that can be applied in the workplace and society.
Leadership Development Model
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that:
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Promotes productivity within and beyond the organization
Works toward progress for the individual and the organization
To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision,
the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined
in the Leadership Development Model, which serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg’s model of
leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
Learning Goals and Outcomes
The MAL program is designed to support students in developing the knowledge and skills to:
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Develop a personal understanding and philosophy of leadership
Aspire to be responsible leaders who are informed citizens, critical thinkers, and thoughtful stewards
Enhance knowledge of self and the capacity to be reflective learners
Analyze and navigate increasingly complex changing environments
Formulate and articulate a shared vision in order to inspire others to achieve desired goals
MAL Courses
Each course normally includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and
uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate,
written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and
understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content
areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex, and that dealing with
it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities.
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Plan of Study
Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the
students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of classroom
experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for
discussion and dialogue.
The program features classes taught by faculty from multiple disciplines and offers two formats to allow students to
choose the option that works best for them. Both formats offer a combination of classroom and online learning styles in
different proportions. The classic classroom format emphasizes face-to-face instruction augmented by online work. The
integrated hybrid format combines online and intensive learning experiences with occasional sessions in a traditional
classroom setting.
Two Convenient Formats: Classic Classroom and Integrated Hybrid Cohort
Overview Classic Classroom Format
For more than 25 years, our classic classroom format has featured a flexible choice model that allows students to select
courses and a completion option that focus on individual goals, interests, and learning style. Students can also
determine the pace at which they move through the program. This format offers numerous electives and allows for
individualized studies. Courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. Some online
work is incorporated into this format.
Schedule
During the academic year, classes usually meet every other Saturday morning or afternoon for four hours. Additional
instruction time is provided online. Seven Saturday sessions are included in one semester. Some select classes meet on
Monday evenings. Students can take a combination of Saturday and Monday courses. Following this model, students can
complete four courses during the academic year and two during the summer sessions.
A sample class schedule in the classic classroom format:
Period I
Period II
Period III
Saturday
Saturday
Weekdays
8:30 am to 12 pm
1:15 pm to 4:45 pm
6 pm to 9:30 pm
Note: Each class taken commits a student to Period I, Period II, or Period III, an average of two meetings a month. A few
courses are taught on an immersion model, which features fewer but longer sessions.
The MAL program also offers summer session courses in seven-week, fourteen-week, or special immersion formats.
Curriculum
Four core courses:
ML 510 - Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
ML 514 - Research Methods
Two courses related to final project
Seven electives, selected from more than 20 offerings*
*Students may petition the department to do a thesis in place of two of the elective courses.
Final Project Options for the Classic Classroom Format
For non-cohort students there are three ways to complete the final project option in the MAL degree (Plans A, B, and C).
All final projects are taken on a Pass/No Credit basis.
In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option (Plan A), students complete 11 courses, including a
thesis or a major leadership application project. In the Non-Thesis Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 courses,
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two major papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete 11
courses, including the comprehensive exam seminar.
Plan A: Thesis/LAP Option
Students who select the thesis/LAP option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of
leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study gives the student an opportunity to “tie together”
what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying orientation. A
thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership application project is based on a practical issue. Both
require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592 and 593.
For more information regarding the thesis/LAP option, refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines
booklet. Students are given a continuation period of up to five years to complete the project. During the continuation
period, a campus access fee of $35 per term is charged. Refer to Augsburg’s continuation policy in the Academic
Programs and Policies section.
Required Courses:
ML 510 - Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
ML 514 - Research Methods
ML 592 - Thesis/Leadership Applied Project Consultation I
ML 593 - Thesis/Leadership Applied Project Consultation II
Plan B: Non-Thesis Option
One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers. The first of these papers will be written in
conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 - Non-Thesis Independent Project.
The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in an annual colloquium.
For more information regarding the non-thesis option, refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines
booklet. Students are given a continuation period of up to five years to complete the project. During the continuation
period, a campus access fee of $35 per term is charged. Refer to Augsburg’s continuation policy in the Academic
Programs and Policies section.
Required Courses:
ML 510 - Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
ML 514 - Research Methods
ML 580 - Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 597 - Non-Thesis Independent Project
Plan C: Comprehensive Exam Seminar
The third completion option involves one paper written in conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a comprehensive
exam seminar (ML 589). This course must be taken as the last course in the program. This course is taken on a Pass/No
Credit basis, and when the course and the oral, written, and take-home examinations are successfully completed, the
program requirements are satisfied.
Required Courses:
ML 510 - Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
ML 514 - Research Methods
ML 580 - Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 589 - Comprehensive Exam Seminar
Elective courses for ALL Classic Classroom options
The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list. All courses are 3
semester credits:
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ML 511 - Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 520 - Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 527 - Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 530 - Ethics in Communication
ML 531 - The Dynamics of Change
ML 535 - Organization Theory and Leadership
ML 536 - Facilitating Organizational Change
ML 538 - Communication Skills for Leadership
ML 539 - Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
ML 540 - Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
ML 545 - Decision Making and Leadership
ML 548 - Coaching and Consulting
ML 550 - Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 553 - Design and Leadership
ML 557 - Language of Leadership
ML 560 - Developing a Multicultural Perspective
ML 563 - Leadership in a Global Society
ML 565 - Women and Leadership
ML 570 - Negotiation: Theory and Practice
ML 574 - Strategic Leadership
ML 575 - Constructive Conflict Resolution
ML 576 - Leading Innovation
ML 577 - Universal Responsibility and Leadership: A Nicaraguan Experience
ML 580 - Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (elective for Plan A)
ML 598 - Independent Study
ML 599 - Topics
Overview of Integrated Hybrid Cohort Format
A combination of online, classroom, and experiential learning
The integrated hybrid model is completed in two years with a combination of intensive face-to-face sessions and online
coursework. Students complete the program with a cohort of peers representing many different perspectives. Students
learn from each other and build relationships that will provide support throughout the program and a valuable network
for the future.
Schedule
After starting with a five-day summer experience, classes meet on a semester schedule September through mid-April
(fall and spring semesters) and mid-May through mid-August (two summer terms). Coursework will be online and
supported by three on-campus class sessions per term.
Curriculum
ML 510 - Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
ML 512 - Responsible Leadership for the 21st Century (Intensive)
ML 514 - Research Methods
ML 520 - Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 523 - Leading Authentically
ML 553 - Design and Leadership
ML 563 - Leadership in a Global Society
ML 574 - Strategic Leadership
ML 580 - Colloquium of Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 588 - Final Project Seminar: Action Research
ML 599 - Topics
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In addition, a sequenced list of electives is prepared for each cohort. In the cohort program, students complete 11
courses, including an action research final project seminar (Plan D).
Final Project for the Integrated Hybrid Cohort Format: Plan D
The Integrated Hybrid Cohort format includes a final seminar in which each student prepares an action research project
during the course of one term (Plan D). Plan D is comparable to Plan B and requires both ML 514 - Research Methods
and ML 580 - Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership as prerequisites to ML 588 Final Project Seminar:
Action Research. ML 588 is taken on a Pass/No Credit basis.
Certificate in Leadership Studies
The certificate program is an attractive option for people who want to develop their leadership skills without
undertaking a full degree program. A certificate is awarded after completion of five Augsburg MAL courses in leadership.
Students pursuing this option take ML 510 - Visions of Leadership and four additional electives. The normal application
process is used for students who wish to pursue the certificate.
Joint BA in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion
of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled the
150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on a
weekend schedule or Monday evening. Refer to the MAL program catalog supplement for the list of courses each year
and to the accounting program coordinator for a detailed academic plan. It is recommended that students meet with an
Accounting advisor to create an effective plan for successful completion of the five-year program.
General Requirements for the Accounting/MAL Program
Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of
their junior year. The application process includes submission of:
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Three letters of recommendation (two from professors and one from an employer)
Personal statement
Example of their writing in an academic paper
GPA of at least 3.30
Interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the Accounting program. Students must complete at least one year
of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Professor Stu Stoller.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to the Master of Arts in Leadership Program
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the program must have:
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited, four-year college or university
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum cumulative grade point average of
3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university. Should an applicant not meet the
minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a case-by-case basis.
• Applicants to the program must have two years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a
position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential.
• Applicants holding a master’s or other advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities are admissible.
• Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee.
Admission is handled on a “rolling” basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring
terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant’s:
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Experience and organizational background
Written statement
Interview, if requested
Application Checklist
The following materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions:
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$35 non-refundable application fee
A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant’s career and life goals to leadership aspirations
Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential
Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant’s work style
and leadership potential
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s)
conferred
• Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any.
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
For further information, contact: Office of Admissions, 612-330-1101, gradinfo@augsburg.edu or
www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional
requirements outline in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions section.
Academic Policies
Academic Evaluation
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being
graded on P/N basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 3.0. No more than two
courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5
can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. Any
course with a grade of 2.0 or lower will be transcribed as 0.0 academic credit.
In order to graduate a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. All required courses and the final projects
must be successfully completed. A student registered for the final projects (ML 588, ML 589, ML 592, ML 593, or ML
597) may be permitted to participate in commencement but will not receive a diploma until all courses and projects are
successfully completed.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be
placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a
student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition
successfully with the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student
to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from
the program by the MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the MAL Advisory Committee for
behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of College policy (as published in the Student Guide).
Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed.
MAL Program Enrollment Policy
Students normally take either one or two courses per semester. Enrolling in two courses per semester and one or two
courses in summer sessions enables a student to complete the coursework in the program within two years.
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Students who are away from classes for one year or longer must complete an Application for Readmission and submit it
to the Registrar’s Office. Students who have been out of the program for more than two years may, at the discretion of
the program director, be required to take additional courses to refresh their understanding of the field.
Accreditation and Affiliation
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditation, approvals, and memberships, in the Accreditation, Approvals and
Memberships section.
MAL Faculty
Andrew Aoki, Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Oregon; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
John Benson, Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
Columbia University.
Thomas Berkas, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BCE, University of Minnesota, PhD University of Minnesota.
Larry Bourgerie, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS, BA, MA, University of Minnesota. Senior Vice President Human
Resources, TrueStone Financial.
Joseph A. Erickson, Professor of Education. BA, MA, University of St. Thomas; MA, Luther Seminary; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Stephen K. Erickson, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, Augsburg College; JD, University of Minnesota. Vice President
and Advanced Practitioner, Erickson Mediation Institute.
Garry Hesser, Martin Olav Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning. BA, Phillips University; MDiv, Union Theological
Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame.
Lucinda Hruska-Claeys, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS, University of Minnesota; MA, Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale; JD, University of Minnesota; MAL, Augsburg College. Vice President and Special Accounts
Consultant, Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Steven Jeddeloh, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS, Mankato State University; MED in Education and MED in Training
and Organization Development, University of Minnesota; MA, PhD, Fielding Graduate University. President of
Leadership Resources Consulting.
David Lapakko, Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. BS,
Iowa State University; MS, Illinois State University; EdD, West Virginia University.
Karen J. Lokkesmoe, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MPA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
President, Lokkesmoe Consulting, LLC.
Steven Manderscheid, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, University of Minnesota; EdD,
University of St. Thomas. Chair, Department of Organizational Management, Concordia University.
Marilyn S. McKnight Erickson, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, St. Mary's University;
President and Advanced Practitioner, Erickson Mediation Institute, Mpls.
Thomas Morgan, Professor of Business Administration. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS, University of
Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan, Professor Emerita of Political Science and Leadership Studies, former Director of the Center for
Leadership Studies and the MAL Program (1993-2011). BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana
University.
Diane Pike, Professor of Sociology. AB, Connecticut College; PhD, Yale University.
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John S. Schmit, Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University of
Texas-Austin.
Kathryn Swanson, Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Alan Tuchtenhagen, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies and Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the
MAL Program. BS, Westmar College; MA, University of Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
Joseph Volker, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, University of California-Irvine; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Vice President and Practice Area Leader, MDA Leadership Consulting Inc.
Staff
Patty Park, Program Coordinator. BA, University of Minnesota; MA, Augsburg College.
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Master of Arts in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice
Welcome to graduate nursing education at Augsburg College. Our classes are a dynamic mix of cultures, spiritual
traditions, and life-ways. It is exciting for us to offer experienced nurses transforming educational opportunities and
engaging transcultural encounters that expand their career choices and advance nursing practice.
The increasing diversity of our population today challenges all of us to respond to health care needs with creativity and
competence in a variety of emerging care settings. The Master of Arts in Nursing program is designed to prepare nurses
for those evolving contexts of care. Students can choose between two tracks of study: Transcultural Nursing and
Transformational Nursing Leadership. Each track of study emphasizes leadership skills, inter-professional collaboration
and ways to serve persons in a variety of diverse contexts.
The post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program builds on the MAN and prepares nurses for innovative
health leadership and advanced nursing practice at local and system-wide levels. Drawing on a transcultural nursing
foundation, the DNP curriculum embraces integrative health care and holistic nursing practice to maximize health for
individuals and communities. Students design their own scholarly paths defined by their unique gifts, interests, and
practice goals. Throughout the DNP program there are a range of opportunities for collaboration across cultures, socio
economic strata and care systems.
The post-BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) to DNP/Family Nurse Practitioner track of study prepares nurses for
advanced nursing leadership and integrative primary care of families across cultures and care settings. Drawing on a
transcultural nursing foundation, the DNP/FNP curriculum embraces integrative healthcare and holistic nursing practice.
Emphasis is on eliminating health inequities through peaceful, just, and collaborative actions that uphold and improve
human potential. The curriculum emphasizes knowledge, skills and values that foster one’s ability to lead change, while
addressing health needs and concerns of families and communities. Nursing scholarship and advanced autonomous
practice frame the critical exploration of knowledge in transcultural nursing, integrative healthcare practices,
transformational leadership, and health assessment.
Classes in both the DNP and MAN programs are offered on the Augsburg campus and at Bethel Lutheran Church in
Rochester, MN, where our branch campus is located. Video conferencing and online assignments are used for some of
the classes, however, our students and faculty are committed to driving from one site to the other at least once during
each semester to be physically present and together. Building relationships is important to us. Program faculty and staff
are available at both sites and eager to assist students.
Cheryl J. Leuning
Chair, Department of Nursing
Director, Master of Arts in Nursing Program
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Master of Arts in Nursing
Mission
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is designed to prepare nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural
nursing practice across care settings with particular emphasis on addressing health inequities. Students select from two
tracks of study—Transformational Nursing Leadership or Transcultural Nursing. Both tracks prepare nurse leaders to
assume a wide variety of roles and responsibilities throughout the health care system and in emerging care settings in
communities.
Curriculum
The MAN curriculum is organized into 33 semester credits –15 semester credits in a Nursing Core, in which all students
enroll, and 18 semester credits in one of the two Tracks of Study. Practica are taken concurrently with most courses and
are integrated throughout the program. Each semester credit of a practicum is equal to 45 clock hours of practice.
Students select a track of study when applying to the program, however, this is not essential until after one’s first
semester. Students may study full-time (6-8 semester credits per term) or part-time (4 semester credits per term). Time
to degree completion takes an average 22 months when studying full-time, and 32 months when studying part-time.
Nursing Core (15 semester credits)
The core nursing courses integrate a strong foundation of social justice incorporating multiple ways of knowing with
curricular emphasis on nursing science, art, and theory to guide practice.
Nursing Core Courses:
NUR 500 - Transcultural Health Care
NUR 500P - Practicum: Transcultural Health Care
NUR 541 - Politics of Health
NUR 541P - Practicum: Politics of Health Care
NUR 505 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
NUR 505P - Practicum: Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing
NUR 520 - Research Methods in Nursing
Transformational Nursing Leadership Track (18 semester credits)
The Transformational Nursing Leadership track is designed to develop nurse leaders’ ability to critically analyze,
articulate, and develop effective strategies to cope with high level health care disparities. Curricular emphasis is on interprofessional collaboration across care settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica in traditional and emerging
care settings adds depth and meaning to classroom dialogue. Practica also provide opportunities for students to apply
knowledge and gain experience partnering with diverse care providers, populations, and communities to address health
inequities in creative and relevant ways.
Transformational Nursing Leadership Courses:
NUR 501 - Transcultural Care Systems
NUR 501P - Practicum: Transcultural Care Systems
NUR 521 - Transformational Nursing Leadership
NUR 521P - Practicum: Transformational Nursing Leadership
NUR 523 - Theory, Practice and Research Seminar
NUR 523P - Practicum: Theory, Practice and Research Seminar
NUR 525 - Graduate Field Project
NUR 525P - Practicum: Graduate Field Project
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Students graduating from the Transformational Leadership Track of the master’s program are eligible to apply to the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for certification as a Nurse Executive, Advanced and to the Transcultural
Nursing Certification Commission (TCNCC) for advanced certification in Transcultural Nursing.
Graduate Field Project in Transformational Nursing Leadership
Students will fulfill their Master of Arts in Nursing through a final practice-focused project, which serves as the capstone
of the master’s program. The last two classes in the curriculum–NUR 523 and NUR 525—emphasize the development
and articulation of a final field project focused on transformational leadership. Students present their final projects in
NUR 525.
Transcultural Nursing Across Care Settings Track (18 semester credits)
The Transcultural Nursing track in the Master of Arts in Nursing program was designed to prepare nurses for advanced
practice across care settings in culturally diverse communities. The curriculum is grounded in nursing science, theoryguided practice, and transcultural principles. Emphasis is on reaching out to persons and populations that are
underserved by traditional care systems and who exist outside of the social mainstream. As such, the track provides rich
alternative learning opportunities for graduate students locally and internationally.
Transcultural Nursing Courses:
NUR 532 - Transcultural Healing Practices and Self Care
NUR 532P – Practicum: Transcultural Healing Practices and Self Care
NUR 530 - The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Healing
NUR 530P – Practicum: The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Healing
NUR 523 - Theory, Practice and Research Seminar
NUR 523P – Practicum: Theory, Practice and Research Seminar
NUR 525 - Graduate Field Project
NUR 525P - Graduate Field Project
Students graduating from the Transcultural Nursing track of the master’s program are eligible to apply to the
Transcultural Nursing Certification Commission (TCNCC) for advanced certification in Transcultural Nursing and
certification in Holistic Nursing through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC)
(www.ahncc.org/).
Graduate Field Project in Transcultural Nursing
Students will fulfill their Master of Arts in Nursing through a final practice-focused project, which serves as the capstone
of the master’s program. The last two classes in the curriculum—NUR 523 and NUR 525—emphasize the development
and articulation of a final field project focused on transcultural nursing. Students present their final projects in NUR 525.
Practica
Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Students earn 9 semester
credits of practicum work that is equal to 405 clock hours of practice—45 clock hours per semester credit hour. Practica
are generally semi-structured, experiential, and led by faculty and cultural guides familiar with the communities in which
the practica occur. Some practica are student directed. In all practica, students are encouraged to immerse themselves
in practice settings that serve persons underserved or excluded from mainstream health care, as emphasis in the
program is on cultural diversity and health inequities across health care settings. Practica focusing on experiential
learning with a transformational nurse leader provides students with the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of
organizational dynamics and change through a complexity science paradigm.
Augsburg Central Health Commons & the Inner City
A unique opportunity for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice is provided
by the Augsburg Central Health Commons, and the Health Commons in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Both Health
Commons are nursing-led drop-in centers dedicated to serving those in need and focused on healthy individuals and
communities. People from diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in wide ranging cultural
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contexts frequent the Health Commons for health support and reassurance. Service and care are based on respect,
relationship, and collaboration that connects health and hope for all participants. Health Commons partners include
Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis, Fairview Health Services, and the East Africa Health Project.
Study Abroad and Away
The Department of Nursing works closely with cultural guides and nurse mentors in various contexts of care in emerging
care settings at home and abroad. The Center for Global Education is a partner with the Department of Nursing in
developing and facilitating study abroad opportunities in Guatemala and Mexico.
Additional collaborative partners include the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) in Namibia, the Pine Ridge
Retreat Center, in Pine Ridge, SD, and a variety of cultural guides and local practitioners throughout England. A detailed
listing of practica and immersion experiences abroad and away can be found at the nursing website
(www.augsburg.edu/nursing).
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission Requirements
Decisions about admission to the program will be made by the Graduate Admissions Committee on an individual basis.
Admissions are handled throughout the year, with students being admitted at the beginning of the fall (September) and
spring (January) semesters.
Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items:
• An earned Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university, or an Associate of Science
degree in nursing in addition to a non-nursing bachelor’s degree
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous college coursework
• Experience as a registered nurse
• Three letters of recommendation
• A current, unencumbered nursing license
• All required immunizations
• Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• A Criminal Background check
• A college level statistics course within the last 7 years is required for progression in the program, but is not
necessary for admission
• A written statement describing professional and educational goals
The following items must be sent to the Office of Admissions:
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Completed application form—www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
$35 non-refundable application fee
A 2-3 page typed statement describing the applicant’s professional and educational goals
Three letters of recommendation (in English) addressing the applicant’s character and ability for graduate study.
(Two of these recommendations must be from professional colleagues)
• Evidence of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training, and required immunizations
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any
degree(s) conferred
An interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members may be requested.
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. For more information, refer to the
additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions section.
Academic Policies
Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Arts in Nursing program will be based on number grades using a
4.0 point scale. See detailed information in the Academic Programs and Policies
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Attendance Policy
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a key responsibility, not only to one’s self, but to one’s
classmates and the course instructor. Instructors may lower grades if attendance and participation is lacking. Individual
syllabi will contain individual instructors’ requirements. Because classes are held in Rochester and Minneapolis, students
must prepare to drive to class at least once per term.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the MAN program. If a student falls below a 3.0
average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be
restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of 2.0 or less in a course, the
student must petition successfully to the faculty of the Master of Arts in Nursing program before being allowed to
continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of 2.0 or less
is received, the student may be dismissed from the program.
Students may also be dismissed for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy as
published in the Student Guide. Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed.
Credit for Prior Education
Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing faculty for approval of transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be
evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from
regionally accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to course content in the Master of
Arts in Nursing program. No more than nine semester credits will be accepted for transfer credit.
Schedules for Classes
Master’s classes are scheduled in a hybrid format combining in-class and web-based components to meet the needs of
working adults. Most classes meet 6 times per semester for 5 hour periods. Video conferencing is used to connect
students in Rochester, MN, with students in Minneapolis. Some driving for class is required, as students from Rochester
will travel to Minneapolis one time per term and students from Minneapolis will travel to Rochester one time per term.
If weather is inclement, video conferencing is used. Classes in Rochester meet at Bethel Lutheran Church at 810 3rd Ave
SE, Rochester, MN.
Practica are additional to courses. Students enroll in practica concurrently with enrollment in courses.
Accreditation and Affiliations
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation Approvals,
and Memberships section.
Department of Nursing Faculty
Pauline Abraham, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Winona State University; MA, Augsburg College; DNP, Augsburg
College.
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Minnesota State University; MA, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Kathleen Clark, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Augsburg Central Nursing Center, BS, MA, Augsburg College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor of Nursing, BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor of Nursing, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate Programs. BA,
Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor of Nursing. ADN, Rochester State Junior College; BS, Augsburg College; MA, Augsburg
College; DNP, Augsburg College.
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Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; Nursing Major, College of
St. Teresa, Winona, MN; MA, St. Mary’s College, Minneapolis, MN; MS, University of MN; PhD, University of
Colorado.
Kaija Freborg Sivongsay, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire; MA, Augsburg College;
DNP, Augsburg College.
Lisa Van Getson, Assistant Professor of Nursing, BSN, College of St. Teresa, Winona, MN; MA, St. Catherine University,
St. Paul, MN; MAN, FNP, Winona State University; DNP; Augsburg College.
Staff
Sharon Wade, Program Coordinator, BA, Augsburg College.
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
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Doctor of Nursing Practice – Transcultural Leadership
The post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares nurses for innovative health leadership and advanced
nursing practice at local and system-wide levels. Drawing on a transcultural nursing foundation, the DNP curriculum
embraces integrative healthcare and holistic nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on maximizing health within
populations and communities through peaceful, just and collaborative actions across care settings and cultures, focusing
on eliminating health inequities locally and globally. As a post-master’s program, the DNP builds upon the strengths of
the Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) program and prepares nurses for advanced leadership and practice roles in
Transcultural Nursing (TCN) and Holistic Nursing.
Program Goals
Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program are prepared to:
• Negotiate the complexity of multicultural care settings and care systems to eliminate health inequities among
populations and communities
• Challenge conventional knowledge about illness through an ecological approach to social determinants of health
• Lead change through building coalitions with marginalized people that are based on mutuality and common cause
Program Structure
The program is structured in a modified cohort model. One cohort a year will be admitted to begin in the fall term. Most
students will take courses on a part-time basis as one didactic offering, one practicum, and one seminar each semester.
As a part-time student, completion of the program is expected to take 32 months, including completion of the capstone
project.
The DNP curriculum is organized into 33 semester credits comprised of didactic classes, experiential practica, and
seminars, with a capstone project completing the degree. As a practice doctorate, the emphasis is on building leadership
and practice skills in knowledge application among diverse population groups. The goal is to improve health and
decrease health inequities that lead to unnecessary morbidity and mortality in communities.
Didactic
A total of six didactic courses (18 semester credits) constitute the DNP program. One course equals three semester
credits. Courses are taught in an immersion model two days a month—eight hours of class time the first day and four
hours the subsequent morning, followed by an afternoon seminar.
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a key responsibility, not only to one’s self, but to one’s
classmates and the course instructor. Classes are held on Augsburg’s campus in Minneapolis and in Rochester, MN, at
Bethel Lutheran Church (810 3rd Ave SE) the location of Augsburg’s branch campus. Video conferencing is used for some
of the classes, however, students must be prepared to drive to Rochester and/or Minneapolis for class at least once per
semester. If weather is inclement, video conferencing is used.
Practica
Practica are organized to give flexibility and individual choice to students to support their increasing independence and
depth of practice experience at the doctoral level. Students select practicum experiences that are either structured
immersions in a variety of cultural contexts led by nursing faculty or that are student initiated and individually directed
experiences mentored by nursing faculty.
In a 15-week semester, practicum hours are computed as follows:
• 1 semester credit hour = 45 clock hours of practicum time per semester
• 2 semester credit hours = 90 clock hours of practicum time per semester
• 3 semester credit hours = 135 clock hours of practicum time per semester
To earn the DNP, students must complete a total of 1,000 practicum hours in their Master’s and DNP programs.
Students will be allowed to transfer up to 600 practicum hours from their master’s in nursing into the Augsburg DNP. As
such, all students will register for at least nine semester credits of practica.
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Seminars
Seminars focus on integration of conceptual learning with field practice developing the student’s particular practice
interest. Students are required to participate in a doctoral seminar every semester —fall and spring—until completion of
the DNP degree. Cohorts of students who enter the DNP program together progress as a group in the seminars in which
they enroll each term. The final seminar culminates in the project presentation and completion of the requirements for
the DNP degree. As such, students enroll in 6 semester credits during the DNP program - a seminar every term until
completion.
Final DNP Capstone Project
Final DNP capstone projects must make a significant impact on nursing practice and health outcomes of populations and
communities, demonstrate an evidence-based contribution to existing nursing knowledge, and be suitable for
presentation or publication in a peer-reviewed venue. Through this scholarly project students demonstrate leadership in
synthesizing and applying scientific knowledge to practice challenges in local and/or system wide contexts of care.
Students should begin working on their DNP capstone projects in the early stages of the DNP program and continue
throughout. This scholarly project is planned in collaboration with a major faculty advisor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to the DNP
Applicants to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program must have:
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An earned master’s degree in nursing from a regionally-accredited institution
A GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 grading scale in master’s in nursing program
A current unencumbered RN license to practice in the US.
Evidence of a completed graduate research course
Evidence of up-to-date immunizations
Satisfactory results of a certified federal criminal background check
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis. Selection of candidates will be made on
the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
• A three-page typed, double-spaced essay demonstrating ability to write in a thoughtful, coherent manner
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (Applicants with a college or university degree
completed outside of the United States must submit an official evaluation from World Educational Services.)
• Three professional references
• An interview with program faculty
The number of applicants admitted to the DNP program will be limited and based on availability of faculty members who
share a student’s practice interests and goals. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not ensure that an
applicant will be admitted to the program.
Applicants who have graduated from a foreign nursing program, should submit their coursework for validation to the
World Education Service (WES) and have the reports sent directly to Augsburg College. Additionally, internationallyeducated applicants may request the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) (www.cgfns.org/) to
forward their educational credentials report to the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are
verified, applicants must apply for licensure and demonstrate successful passing of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX).
Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, who have passed
the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected of all students.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of earning a minimum score of 95 out of a possible
120 (or 250 if previous version was taken) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). See Graduate
Admissions for more information.
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Accreditation
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which
has accredited the Master of Arts in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at Augsburg. Augsburg is
accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation, Approvals,
and Memberships section.
Department of Nursing Faculty
Pauline Abraham, Assistant Professor. BSN, Winona State University; MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor. BSN, Minnesota State University; MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Kathleen Clark, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. BS, MA, Augsburg College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor. BS, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate Nursing Programs. BA,
Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor. ADN, Rochester Community Technical College; BSN, MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor. BS, University of New Hampshire; RN, College of St. Teresa; MA, St. Mary’s College
Graduate Center; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Kaija Freborg Sivongsay, Assistant Professor. BSN, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire; MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Lisa Van Getson, Assistant Professor, BSN, College of St. Teresa, Winona, MN; MA, St. Catherine University; MAN, FNP,
Winona State University; DNP; Augsburg College.
Staff
Sharon Wade, Program Coordinator, BA, Augsburg College.
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
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Doctor of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner
The post-BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) to DNP/FNP track of study prepares nurses for advanced nursing
leadership and integrative primary care of families across cultures and care settings. Drawing on a transcultural nursing
foundation, the DNP curriculum embraces integrative healthcare and holistic nursing practice. Emphasis is on
eliminating health inequities through peaceful, just, and collaborative actions that uphold and improve human potential.
The curriculum emphasizes knowledge, skills and values that foster one’s ability to lead change, while addressing health
needs and concerns of families and communities. Nursing scholarship and advanced autonomous practice frame the
critical exploration of knowledge in transcultural nursing, integrative healthcare practices, transformational leadership,
and health assessment.
Program Goals
Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner program are prepared to:
• Negotiate the complexity of multicultural care settings and care systems to eliminate health inequities among
populations and communities.
• Challenge conventional knowledge about illness through an ecological approach to social determinants of health.
• Lead change through building coalitions with marginalized people that are based on mutuality and common cause.
• Provide primary care to persons, families and communities with particular consideration for those who are
underserved and/or marginalized by dominant societal structures.
Program Structure
The program is structured to admit students beginning each fall semester. Students may take courses on a part-time or
full-time basis during the completion of their Masters of Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice courses. Full-time study
is required during the didactic and clinical courses in the FNP course sequence during the last two years of the program.
Length of program: The Post-BSN to DNP/FNP track of study leads to eligibility for certification as a Family Nurse
Practitioner (FNP) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and requires a minimum of 84 semester
credit hours, including 57 didactic credit hours and 23 practicum credit hours.
Didactic
A total of 19 didactic courses (57 semester credits) constitute the DNP/FNP program. Didactic classes, structured
practica, and clinical experiences are taught in a variety of flexible schedules that are responsive to student needs.
Master level classes (NUR 500 level courses) consist of six classes a semester - five hours of class time, in addition to
taking a one credit practicum course associated with the didactic course. The DNP courses (NUR 800 level), are taught in
an immersion model two days a month – eight hours of class time for the first day and four hours the subsequent
morning, followed by an afternoon seminar. The FNP courses (final two years of study) are offered on Mondays twice a
month for six to eight hours of class time. Web-based assignments are integrated into all classes through Moodle.
Summer meeting schedules will be more condensed. Community practicum experiences may be scheduled during the
class meeting days as well. Additionally, some courses may be taught in an immersion format, where students and
faculty are “immersed” in a unique socio-cultural context and course content and a set number of practicum hours are
condensed into seven to fourteen days.
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a key responsibility, not only to one’s self, but to one’s
classmates and the course instructor. Classes are held on Augsburg’s campus in Minneapolis and in Rochester, MN, at
Bethel Lutheran Church (810 3rd Ave SE) the location of Augsburg’s branch campus. Video conferencing is used for some
of the classes, however, students must be prepared to drive to Rochester and/or Minneapolis for class at least once per
semester. If weather is inclement, video conferencing is used.
Practica
Practica are organized to give flexibility and individual choice to students to support their increasing independence and
depth of practice experience at the doctoral level. Students select practicum experiences that are either structured
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immersions in a variety of cultural contexts led by nursing faculty or that are student initiated and individually directed
experiences mentored by nursing faculty. FNP clinical sites will be arranged by clinical faculty.
In a 15-week semester, practicum hours are computed as follows:
• 1 semester credit hour = 45 clock hours of practicum time per semester
• 2 semester credit hours = 90 clock hours of practicum time per semester
• 3 semester credit hours = 135 clock hours of practicum time per semester
To earn the DNP/FNP, students must complete a total of 1,035 practicum hours. Students will be allowed to transfer up
to 400 practicum hours from their master’s in nursing. To complete the DNP/FNP, students must complete 630 practica
hours (530 hours of primary care of the adult and 100 hours of primary care of children and women’s health). As such,
all students will register for at least 23 semester credits of practica.
Seminars
Seminars focus on integration of conceptual learning with field practice developing the student’s particular practice
interest. Students are required to participate in a total of four one-semester-credit doctoral seminars during the
DNP/FNP program. The final seminar culminates in the project presentation and completion of the requirements for the
DNP degree.
Final DNP/FNP Capstone Project
Final DNP/FNP capstone projects must make a significant impact on nursing practice and health outcomes of
populations and communities, demonstrate an evidence-based contribution to existing nursing knowledge, and be
suitable for presentation or publication in a peer-reviewed venue. Through this scholarly project students demonstrate
leadership in synthesizing and applying scientific knowledge to practice challenges in local and/or system wide contexts
of care. Students should begin working on their DNP/FNP capstone projects in the early stages of the program and
continue throughout. This scholarly project is planned in collaboration with a major faculty advisor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to the DNP/FNP
• A completed application form and payment of application fee ($50 fee waived if apply on-line).
• An earned baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN or BAN), master’s degree in nursing, or a doctor of nursing practice
(DNP), from a nationally accredited institution and a nationally accredited nursing program.
• A non-refundable check or money order for $950 to be used to hold a place in the DNP/FNP program if accepted. If
not accepted the check or money order will be returned. If accepted the $950 will be applied to the orientation
practicum.
• A minimum of three years active and current clinical practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse. MN license required. Other state licenses will be
required for clinical rotations.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (Applicants with a college or university degree
completed outside of the United States must submit an official evaluation from World Educational Services. All costs
related to document translations and evaluations are applicants’ responsibility.
• GPA of 3.0 from previous baccalaureate nursing program; GPA of 3.2 from previous master’s in nursing program or
DNP program.
• Three professional letters of recommendation.
• A 2-page professional essay responding to the following: Explain why transcultural, holistic and integrative health
education as a Doctorate of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner is important in shaping the future of
healthcare.
• Documentation verifying the number of practice hours completed in a nationally accredited graduate nursing
program, if applicable. (A maximum of 400 practice hours may be transferred into the DNP/FNP tract of study from a
nationally accredited master’s in nursing program.)
• A current Curriculum Vitae.
• Evidence of a completed undergraduate statistics course (within the last 5 years) on an official transcript before
enrolling in the Nursing Research course & associated practicum.
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Evidence of up to date immunizations per Department/College requirements
A valid passport or proof of application submitted.
Evidence of HIPAA training within the last 2 years.
Satisfactory results of a certified federal criminal background check at time of admission and annually thereafter;
additional testing may be required for clinical placement, e.g., alcohol, drug testing, HIV testing, etc.
• Applicants whose first language is not English, must submit evidence of earning a minimum score of 95 out of a
possible 120 (or 250 if previous version was taken) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• Successful personal interview with Augsburg Nursing Faculty.
The number of applicants admitted to the DNP/FNP program will be limited and based on availability of faculty members
that share a student’s practice interests and goals. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not ensure that an
applicant will be admitted to the program.
The above Admission Criteria are current as of June 2013 and are subject to change.
Applicants who have graduated from a foreign nursing program, should submit their coursework for validation to the
World Education Service (WES) and have the reports sent directly to Augsburg College. Additionally, internationallyeducated applicants may request the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) (www.cgfns.org/) to
forward their educational credentials report to the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are
verified, applicants must apply for licensure and demonstrate successful passing of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX).
Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, who have passed
the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected of all students.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of earning a minimum score of 95 out of a possible
120 (or 250 if previous version was taken) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). See Graduate
Admissions for more information.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which
has accredited the Master of Arts in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at Augsburg. Augsburg is
accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation, Approvals,
and Memberships section.
Department of Nursing Faculty
Pauline Abraham, Assistant Professor. BSN, Winona State University; MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor. BSN, Minnesota State University; MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Kathleen Clark, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. BS, MA, Augsburg College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor. BS, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate Nursing Programs. BA,
Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor. ADN, Rochester Community Technical College; BSN, MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor. BS, University of New Hampshire; RN, College of St. Teresa; MA, St. Mary’s College
Graduate Center; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Kaija Freborg Sivongsay, Assistant Professor. BSN, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire; MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Lisa Van Getson, Assistant Professor, BSN, College of St. Teresa, Winona, MN; MA, St. Catherine University; MAN, FNP,
Winona State University; DNP; Augsburg College.
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Staff
Sharon Wade, Program Coordinator, BA, Augsburg College.
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
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Master of Business Administration
Embarking on a graduate degree program is an exciting and challenging decision. The Augsburg MBA is a rigorous and
intensive educational experience. The Augsburg MBA is practical and “hands-on,” focusing on applicable skills and
knowledge designed to increase your ability to think, analyze and act. The Augsburg MBA provides students a unique
opportunity to investigate business cultures and practices through a faculty-led international experience. Our curriculum
integrates the global experience of our faculty and reflects Augsburg’s mission of developing leaders grounded in values,
purpose, and vocation.
The Augsburg MBA is a proven accelerated program focusing on practical skills, knowledge, and teamwork; while built
on a foundation of ethical decision-making. The Augsburg MBA additionally offers students the ability to include
enhanced instructions in several professional business disciplines. We invite students to challenge themselves and their
classmates to bring a new and expanded focus through guided reflection and examination.
Augsburg MBA students are chosen because they exhibit purpose and direction in their careers and lives, and positive
engagement with their community and associates. We invite you to become part of a growing community of Augsburg
MBA alumni.
Bruce E. Batten, Ph.D.
Director, Master of Business Administration Program
MBA Mission
To prepare students for professional careers in business by developing their decision-making skills, critical thinking and
by transforming them into effective managers and leaders in service to others. The program aspires to provide an
outstanding student-centered education that produces graduates who are critically astute, technically proficient, and
who understand the moral and ethical consequences of their decisions on their organization and on the world.
Accreditation
The Augsburg MBA is a candidate for accreditation with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation, Approvals,
and Memberships section.
MBA Program Overview
Today’s business leader must be able to quickly analyze situations and information and critically analyze alternatives and
courses of action. The purpose of the Augsburg MBA is to prepare students to accept greater responsibility in
organizations facing this dynamic and fast-evolving business culture. The curriculum of the MBA gives students the
ability to think critically and ethically as they face the increased challenges of a global business environment. Quality,
individual initiative, ethics, and teamwork are hallmarks of the Augsburg MBA. We have a commitment to continually
improve students’ experiences and learning in the program. Our faculty is uniquely qualified to bridge theory and realworld application, giving MBA students opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in a variety of disciplines. The
Augsburg MBA offers students the flexibility of completing a general MBA or a specialized MBA with a concentration
that matches their interests and career goals.
Plan of Study
The Augsburg MBA is an accelerated, evening program that allows working professionals to complete an MBA degree in
approximately 24 months. This is accomplished by using a cohort model in which students follow a predetermined
schedule with classes meeting one night a week.
Students in a cohort program model stay together as a group through the sequence of classes for the duration of the
program. This provides a continuous, collaborative learning process. The cohort environment fosters a cohesive learning
community where students learn from each another, mentor each other, and peer coach. You’ll share diverse
professional expertise and experience as you work in teams on projects, case studies, presentations, and simulations,
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both inside and outside of class. Working both individually and in small groups enables you to enhance your strengths,
build your skills, expand your business acumen, and improve your decision‐making. Together as a community you’ll build
personal, social, and academic abilities.
Adult learners bring a wealth of work and personal life experiences with them into the classroom, multiplying the
opportunities for learning. The personal connections and relationships you build with fellow students and faculty will
extend into an important and valuable network as you take your career to new levels.
Program Requirements
The Augsburg MBA requires 39 semester credits for degree completion, consisting of 12 required courses and two
elective courses. All Augsburg MBA courses are three semester credits. Each course consists of 28‐32 hours of in‐class
instruction and 5 ½ ‐ 9 ½ hours of online instruction through our web‐based electronic course management system.
Specialized Plan of Study
The Augsburg MBA offers students the flexibility of completing a general MBA or a specialized MBA with a concentration
that matches their interests and career goals. An Augsburg MBA with a concentration consists of 11 required MBA
courses and 3 additional courses that focus on a specific area of interest.
Academic Calendar
The Augsburg MBA is designed as a year‐round program. Courses are offered during fall and spring semesters as well as
a summer session. Courses are offered consecutively during each term so students are able to concentrate on one
subject at a time. The program is designed to have students take at least two courses per term.
Official academic calendars and the MBA registration policies can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. The unique
cohort model of the Augsburg MBA requires individual calendars for each cohort, which is provided by the MBA
department.
The Faculty‐Led International Experience
Each year, all current MBA students will be offered the opportunity to participate in a faculty‐led international
experience. This trip is taken in conjunction with either of these courses: MBA 565 ‐ Managing in a Global Environment
or MBA 595 ‐ Strategic Management. Students will travel as a group to an international location, visit businesses,
participate in faculty lectures, and learn about the culture and traditions of the countries visited. Each MBA student
should have two opportunities during their matriculation in the program to participate. Costs can vary; but as a
minimum, trips normally include tuition (for the course selected), airfare, lodging, and travel in‐country, as well as some
meals.
The Augsburg MBA
The 12 required courses of the general Augsburg MBA are as follows:
MBA 510 ‐ Applied Managerial Economics
MBA 520 ‐ Accounting for Business Managers
MBA 530 ‐ Managerial Finance
MBA 540 ‐ Business and Professional Ethics
MBA 545 ‐ Organization Behavior
MBA 550 ‐ Marketing Management
MBA 565 ‐ Managing in a Global Environment
MBA 570 ‐ Quantitative Decision‐Making for Managers
MBA 592 ‐ Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
MBA 595 ‐ Strategic Management
MBA 581 ‐ Management Consulting Project I
MBA 582 ‐ Management Consulting Project II
Two Elective Courses that may selected from a pool of courses in the areas of finance, management, marketing,
international business, or health care.
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Graduate Concentrations and Certificates
MBA with a concentration
The Augsburg MBA with a concentration requires the successful completion of 15 MBA courses, including the 12
required courses listed above and three required concentration courses. Concentrations may include: finance,
management, marketing, international business, or health care. A concentration may allow students to become
competitive in a specific career field or, in some cases, it may assist students in achieving professional certification or
accreditation. Availability of concentration courses is dependent on student interest.
Finance Concentration
MBC 532 - Investment Theory and Portfolio Management
MBC 535 - International Finance
MBA 599 - Special Topics: Finance Project
Management Concentration
MBA 596 - Managing Innovation
MBA 576 - Project Management
MBA 599 - Special Topics: Operations
Marketing Concentration
MBA 599 - Special Topics: Marketing Research
MBA 599 - Special Topics: Strategies in E-Marketing
MBC 552 - Marketing Communications
International Business Concentration
MBA 599 - Special Topics: Strategies in Global Marketing
MBA 599 - Special Topics: International Logistics
MBA 599 - Special Topics: Feasibility Project
Health Care Management Concentration
MBC 547 - Human Resource Issues in Health Care
MBC 537 - Health Care Financing
MBA 593 - Health Care Operations Management
Social Entrepreneurship Certificate
The Social Entrepreneurship Certificate will expose students to the skills, knowledge, and perspectives necessary to
pursue social impact entrepreneurially, effectively, and pragmatically. The program has been designed to serve those
students who aspire at some point in their lives to be social entrepreneurs, executives in social-purpose organizations,
philanthropists, board members, or leading volunteers in their communities and the social sector. The certificate
program will also appeal to students interested in incorporating strategies for social impact into their business and
entrepreneurial careers.
Students wishing to earn a Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship will complete five graduate-level courses.
Courses include some that focus on the use of business/entrepreneurial skills for social impact in different contexts;
others that focus on skills and knowledge from the MBA, Masters in Social Work or Master of Arts in Leadership that are
particularly relevant for the effective pursuit of social impact; others that focus on field or industry-specific knowledge;
and others that provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the social sector.
Two Social Entrepreneurship Courses (required):
MBA 583 – Social Entrepreneurship I: Execution, Planning and Strategy for Social Innovation-based Ventures
MBA 584 - Social Entrepreneurship II: Advanced Topics and Practice in Social Entrepreneurship
or MBA 581, 582 - Management Consulting Project I, II
MBA 599 - Special Topics: Non-Profit Finance, Funding and Enterprise
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Two Electives from the following courses:
MBA Focus:
MBA 592 – Leadership: Ethics, Vision and Transformation
MBA 545 – Organizational Behavior
MBA 550 – Marketing Management
MBA 595 – Strategic Management
(or other director approved electives)
MSW/MBA Dual Degree
Many social service agencies today require that agency managers combine financial and business expertise with social
work practice and policy formation. The MSW/MBA degree enables graduates to function in a workplace that demands
the delivery of quality services with increasingly limited resources. The MSW/MBA dual degree option is available to
MSW students who elect the Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) concentration.
MSW/MBA students will spend their first two years taking Master of Social Work courses followed by approximately 15
months of MBA courses. For more information regarding the Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) coursework required
for the MSW/MBA dual degree, refer to the Master of Social Work section in this catalog. MSW students who graduated
after June 2002 are required to complete the following eight MBA courses:
MBA 510 - Applied Managerial Economics
MBA 520 - Accounting for Business Managers
MBA 530 - Managerial Finance
MBA 545 - Organizational Behavior
MBA 550 - Marketing Management
MBA 560 - Communication Issues in Management
MBA 575 - Strategic Technology
MBA 595 - Strategic Management
MSW students who graduated prior to 2002 are required to complete nine MBA courses. This includes the eight MBA
courses listed above as well as MBA 592 - Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation.
MSW students may also be required to adjust their summative evaluation project to meet the requirements of the MSW
and MBA programs.
Students interested in the MSW/MBA program must apply to both programs. See the application guidelines listed under
each individual program.
NOTE: Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Locations and Schedules
MBA classes are offered at three locations: Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus, Thrivent Financial in downtown
Minneapolis and Augsburg’s Rochester campus. Cohorts begin three times per academic year: September, January, and
May.
Orientation for new cohorts is generally scheduled for one to two weeks in advance of the beginning of classes. For
more information on class schedules, go to www.augsburg.edu/mba or call the Office of Admissions at 612-330-1101.
Admission to the Augsburg MBA Program
Admission to the Augsburg MBA program is determined by a committee decision. The committee may include MBA
program staff, Business Administration Department faculty, and Office of Admissions staff.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MBA program must have:
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• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience
• Personal interview with the MBA program director
Admission checklist
The following materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions:
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Completed application—Apply online at www.augsburg.edu/mba/
$35 application fee
Two personal statements
Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts sent directly to the Augsburg Office of Admissions
Current résumé of work history
Two confidential letters of recommendation
Official GMAT score report (school code 6014)—not required for certificate applicants or completion of the
Individual Learning Profile (ILP)
For information about the ILP, contact the Graduate Admission Department.
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional
requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions section.
Admission as a Transfer Student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to 18 semester credits in transfer. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in Academic
Programs and policies.) Students must complete no fewer than 21 semester credits at Augsburg in order to receive their
MBA degree from Augsburg College. All students must complete the Management Consulting project, (MBA 581/2) to
graduate. Eligible coursework must be approved by the MBA program director before transfer credit will be granted.
GMAT Alternative Option; The Individual Learning Profile (ILP)
Applicants to the MBA program who have not taken the GMAT may instead elect to complete the Individual Learning
Profile (ILP) assessment. This option consists of two parts; an analysis of the applicants quantitative skills and a writing
assessment. Both portions of the assessment are taken online, and the quantitative skills evaluation also offers the
student interactive remedial instruction. The ILP is normally completed as part of the application process, prior to
admittance.
GMAT Waiver Policy
As a general policy, the Augsburg MBA program requires the GMAT of all applicants, due to both the analytical and
critical evaluation components of our accelerated program. The GMAT is used both to evaluate the candidate’s
opportunity for success as well as to indicate areas where remedial work may be necessary. However, the Admissions
Committee will consider, on a case-by-case basis, GMAT waiver requests for the MBA program. Waivers are not
automatic for any candidate, and a brief written request must be submitted outlining the reasons why the Admissions
Committee should grant a GMAT waiver. Current occupation or undergraduate disciplines are not specific grounds for a
GMAT waiver.
Eligibility for GMAT Waivers
GMAT waivers may be offered to:
• Candidates with an appropriate and current GRE score.
• Candidates who have been enrolled in a graduate degree program in a technical or quantitatively rigorous discipline
(such as actuarial science, engineering, mathematics, physics, economics, or chemistry) from an accredited
institution and who were in good academic standing with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better (or the
equivalent of a B average under the system used by that institution). Students should have completed at least four
academic courses within this curriculum to qualify. It is important to note that employment history and current
assignment will be reviewed in addition to the degree requirement.
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• Candidates who hold the following graduate degrees from an accredited college or university with an overall grade
point average of 3.0 or better (or the equivalent of a B average under the system used by that institution.)
• Medical or dental degree (MD, DDS)
• Master’s or doctoral degree in an academic discipline that included a significant quantitative, engineering,
mathematics, or statistics component or involved research requiring significant quantitative skills.
• Any other quantitatively-based graduate degree from an accredited college or university that the Admissions
Committee believes has highly prepared the candidate for rigorous graduate-level work
• Master’s, PhD, EdD, or advanced degrees in disciplines other than those identified, including those granted by
academic institutions outside the US. These will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee. (See grade requirement
above)
• Candidates who have completed a graduate program at Augsburg College in the MAL, MAN, MSW, MAE, or PA
programs.
• Candidates with current and active CPA designation. If the CPA designation has been inactive and not current for a
period greater than five years, the waiver may not be granted.
GMAT Waiver Checklist
Submit the following documentation to the associate director of the MBA program:
One-page written request outlining reasons why the Admissions Committee should grant a GMAT waiver
Copies of transcripts for all work completed at any college or university, whether or not a degree was granted
(unless previously submitted to the Office of Admissions)
Current résumé (unless previously submitted to the Office of Admissions)
Any other information that you wish to submit to support your request.
Typically, GMAT waiver decisions are made within one week of receipt of materials. For questions about this checklist or
the waiver policy, contact either the Office of Admissions or the MBA program office.
Academic Policies
MBA Program Enrollment Policy
Students are strongly encouraged to remain in their cohort and complete their MBA program as scheduled. Adjustments
or modifications to the MBA schedule require the approval of the MBA program director.
All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years of matriculation. Extensions
beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MBA director. Students who leave the program for
more than one semester must request a leave of absence in writing from the MBA program. A leave of absence may be
granted for one calendar year. Students who return to the program after a leave of one year or more must fill out an
Application for Readmission form and submit it to the MBA office. Time spent on an official MBA-approved leave of
absence will not count toward the five-year deadline for degree completion.
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in the MBA program will be based on number grades using a 4.0-scale. For
complete information, see Academic Programs and Policies.
Withdrawal from Class
For information regarding the last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a “W” on their
records, refer to the academic calendar at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Attendance Policies
Student attendance at scheduled class meetings is a priority and required. However, MBA faculty understand that MBA
students are working adults with significant responsibilities who, on occasion, face unforeseen situations that may
interfere with attendance. Students should notify the faculty member teaching the course as soon as possible when the
problem is immediate. When the student knows in advance of a class date where a potential conflict exists, they must
discuss the proposed missed class with the faculty member prior to the date of the class. Students are responsible for
the work covered during that class session and for making appropriate arrangements for obtaining handouts, lecture
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content, or other materials. Faculty members may assign appropriate independent work to insure that the student
understands the material covered during the class session.
If appropriate and acceptable coordination is carried out by the student, there need not be any grade reduction for a
single missed class session. This may be dependent on assignments due on the date of the missed class; e.g., final
project presentations or team presentations. Point/grade reductions for unexcused absences are the prerogative of the
faculty. Two missed class sessions, unexcused or excused, may be grounds for directing the student to withdraw from
the course. More than two absences, excused or unexcused, require that a student withdraw from the class.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the MBA degree, students must achieve the following:
• Successful completion of all admission conditions
• Successful completion of MBA courses (2.5 or above)
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 or below, and with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the
completion of the program
• Successful completion and submission of the management consulting project (capstone)
Students who successfully complete Augsburg’s MBA program will receive a Master of Business Administration degree.
MBA Faculty
William Arden, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, New York University; MS, Northeastern University;
MBA, Boston University.
Bruce Batten, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD, Medical College of
Virginia.
Jeanne M. Boeh, Associate Professor of Economics. BS, MA, PhD, University of Illinois.
David Conrad, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Winona State University; MA, Ed.D, St. Mary’s
University of Minnesota.
George Dierberger, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, University of Minnesota; MA, International
Studies, University of St.Thomas; MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ed.D, Organization Development,
University of St Thomas.
Stella Hofrenning, Assistant Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Mark Isaacson, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Marc McIntosh, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA, Harvard University; DBA,
Argosy University.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business Administration. BA, MA,
Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
David G. Schwain, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BBA, University of Cincinnati; MBA, Harvard
University.
Peter J. Stark, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, Northwestern University; MBA, Pepperdine University.
Steven M. Zitnick, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, BA, Shimer College: MS, Economics, University of
Utah.
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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
MFA Mission
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a two-year, low-residency program designed as a vibrant literary
community for writers who wish to deepen and broaden their artistic sensibilities, discover a close-knit cadre of fellow
writers, enjoy individual attention from an accomplished and forward-thinking faculty, and prepare themselves for the
future of creative writing.
Program Overview
Summer Residencies
The Augsburg Low-Residency MFA includes 10-day summer residencies on the Augsburg campus in Minneapolis,
offering daily workshops, readings, and mini-courses that focus on literary craft as well as career skills in teaching,
editing, publishing, book arts, marketing, translation, and adaptation. The full degree program includes three summer
residencies, featuring visits by distinguished writers in each genre as well as editors, agents, publishers, and literary
entrepreneurs.
Fall and Spring Semesters
Residencies are followed by two off-campus semesters of work with faculty mentors in virtual classrooms that make use
of online and other technologies. Each semester, MFA candidates enroll in one Mentorship section and one section of
Critical and Creative Reading. Although MFA learning objectives call for demonstrated expertise in at least one genre by
graduation, twenty-first century writers compose their work in an environment in which genre has permeable
boundaries and lines between genres are often erased. With this in mind, cross-genre work will be encouraged, with
students working in a genre other than the declared specialty, usually during the second off-campus semester.
Semester Mentorships
The Mentorship is a one-on-one experience with a faculty mentor who guides the student’s production of work and
study of craft. This one-on-one creative studio experience is focused on the MFA candidate’s own writing and growth as
a writer.
Critical and Creative Reading in an Online Classroom
This is a reading-as-writers course that provides an opportunity to work with your professor and a community of peers,
considering craft, criticism and aesthetics. Meetings are online in the electronic classroom. The format may include
online discussion boards, Skype or video chats, and teleconferences with mentors and fellow learners. The online
classroom offers an opportunity to continue conversations begun during the residency with members of the MFA
community.
Genres
Genres include Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry and Screenwriting.
Coming in 2014-15
Playwriting as a fifth genre. The program will also launch concentrations in teaching, translation, and publishing in 2014.
Concentrations require additional coursework. With the program director’s consent, students may enroll in
concentration courses simultaneously with MFA studies. Candidates enrolled in the publishing concentration will be the
staff of a new publishing house that will select and publish one book each year. The book prize will be open to
submissions nationally.
Plan of Study
Accommodating Writers Who Work Full-Time and Those Who Live Outside of Minnesota
Augsburg’s Low-Residency MFA can be completed in eleven courses (three summer residencies and four off-campus
electronic semesters of two courses each). A typical plan of study will work like this:
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First Year
Summer Residency I, including genre workshops, writing seminars, readings and lectures, ten days on the Minneapolis
campus, with assignments before and after residency.
Fall Semester I, electronic classroom including one Mentorship studio and one Creative and Critical Reading course.
Spring Semester I, electronic classroom including one Mentorship studio and one Creative and Critical Reading course
(generally “out-of-genre” term).
Second Year
Summer Residency II, including genre workshops, writing seminars, readings and lectures, ten days on the Minneapolis
campus, with assignments before and after residency.
Fall Semester II, electronic classroom including one Mentorship studio and one Creative and Critical Reading (craft
based academic paper term).
Spring Semester II, electronic classroom including one Mentorship studio (thesis completion term) and one Creative and
Critical Reading (lecture/presentation preparation term).
Third Year – Residency Only
Summer Residency III, including genre workshop, writing seminars, readings and lectures. Final term for graduating MFA
candidates. Graduates give a public lecture/presentation and a reading from thesis work. ten days on the Minneapolis
campus, with assignments before and after residency.
Coursework
ENL 510 - Residency in Creative Writing I
ENL 511 - Mentorship I
ENL 512 - Critical and Creative Reading I
ENL 513 - Mentorship II
ENL 514 - Critical and Creative Reading II
ENL 520 - Residency in Creative Writing II
ENL 521 - Mentorship III
ENL 522 - Critical and Creative Reading III
ENL 523 - Mentorship IV
ENL 524 - Critical and Creative Reading IV
ENL 530 - Residency in Creative Writing III
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to MFA
Admission Requirements
Qualified applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or higher for all undergraduate coursework. Students with a GPA of 2.5-3.0 may be admitted conditionally
into the program based on the strength of their writing samples.
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$50 application/reading fee for each genre
Two letters of recommendation
A personal essay
A writing sample:
o Fiction or Creative Non-Fiction, 20 pages, double-spaced
o Poetry, 15-20 pages, single-spaced
o Screenwriting or Playwriting, up to 30 pages in script format
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Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional
requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions section.
Academic Policies
Credit
All Augsburg MFA courses carry four semester credits. To earn the MFA, candidates must complete 44 semester credits,
write a critical/creative paper, deliver a public lecture/presentation, give a public reading/staging, and complete a book
length manuscript of publishable quality (fiction, nonfiction and poetry), a screenplay/calling card script (screenwriting),
or a full-length play of producible quality (playwriting).
To include a concentration in Teaching or in Translation/Adaptation in the MFA, students must complete 12 courses or
48 credits. For the MFA with a concentration in Publishing, students must complete 13 courses or 52 credits.
Transfer
Augsburg’s low-residency MFA includes in-person and online elements that help us maintain a strong community and
create a culture in which our writers thrive.
This studio degree is the terminal degree in writing and because of the unique features of a terminal, low-residency,
studio degree, the final decision on transfer credit will depend on review by the Augsburg College MFA Program. A
maximum of eight semester credits from traditional residency MFA programs and from MA programs in creative writing
or English literature may be accepted. The MFA Program Director will review and may offer up to four additional credits
in transfer for equivalent residency or workshop experience completed in another program. The maximum transfer
credits allowed is 12 credits.
Academic Evaluation
Grading
The MFA Program uses fine arts studio grading practices, formative in nature and designed to be an element of the
teaching curriculum. A narrative transcript composed of comments on those elements that the particular student writer
is working on during a particular term will be used to assess progress in the mentorship courses. These are formative
and qualitative assessment elements and professors’ responses will vary as professor/artists and student/artists
approach student work with the student’s individual artistic aims in mind. In addition to the fine arts formative and
qualitative assessment, students will be assessed in light of their success in meeting learning objectives of the course
while completing work assigned.
MFA in Creative Writing Courses are graded on a Pass/No Credit basis, using the Augsburg graduate grading model scale
as described below:
P – Represents work at 3.0 or higher and meets acceptable standards.
N – No credit, not counted in grade point average.
Alignment of Course Outcomes
MFA courses are aligned with the Program Hallmarks of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP), the
national professional organization for writing programs and the writers who teach in those programs.
Participation
Students are expected to fully participate in Summer Residencies, attending workshop sessions and scheduled meetings
with mentors as well as a majority of readings, lectures and other scheduled sessions. Participation in off-campus
coursework is expected to occur during the designated time for each Mentorship studio critique session and “time
away” for creative work. Students are also expected to take part in synchronous and asynchronous sessions with
mentors and demonstrate “presence” in the Creative and Critical Reading courses through regularly scheduled
exchanges with faculty and peers.
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Academic Honesty
Augsburg’s high expectations for academic honesty will be applied to this class. Please refer to the Student Guide at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/academic‐honest‐policies/ if you have any questions.
Affiliation
The Augsburg College MFA Program is a member of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) and
curriculum is based on the AWP Hallmarks of an Effective Low Residency MFA Program in Creative Writing.
A complete list of Augsburg’s accreditation, approvals, and memberships, is available in the Accreditation, Approvals,
and Memberships section.
Mentor Faculty
Stephan Clark, Assistant Professor of English, MFA Mentor. BA, University of Southern California; MA, University of
California, Davis; PhD, Literature and Creative Writing, the University of Southern California.
Cass Dalglish, Professor of English. MFA Mentor and Program Director. BA, St. Catherine University; MFA, Creative
Writing, Vermont College of Fine Arts; PhD, Creative Writing, Archetypal and Ancient Women’s Writing, The
Union Institute and University.
Heid E. Erdrich, MFA Mentor. BA, Dartmouth College; MA, The Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars; PhD, Creative
Writing and Native American Literature, The Union Institute and University.
Jack El‐Hai, MFA Mentor. BA, Carleton College; MFA, Creative Writing and Literature, Nonfiction, Bennington College.
Sarah Myers, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts, MFA Mentor. BS, Northwestern University; MFA, Playwriting and
Drama and Theatre for Youth & Communities; PhD, Performance as Public Practice, the University of Texas at
Austin.
Cary Waterman, Assistant Professor of English, MFA Mentor. BA, the University of Denver; MA, Poetry Thesis,
Minnesota State University‐Mankato.
Faculty Associates
Robert Cowgill, Associate Professor of English, Academic Writing Faculty. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
John Gaterud, Publishing Faculty. BA, University of Northern Colorado; MA, the University of Oregon; PhD, The Union
Institute and University. Publisher, Blueroad Press.
D.E. Green, Professor of English. Academic Writing and Teaching Faculty. BA. Amherst College; MA, PhD, Brown
University.
Michael Kidd, Associate Professor of Languages and Cross‐Cultural Studies, Translation and Adaptation Faculty. BA,
Pomona College; PhD, Cornell University.
John Schmit, Professor of English, Academic Writing and Teaching Faculty. B.S., St. John’s University; MA, University of
New Orleans; PhD, The University of Texas.
Frankie Shackelford, Professor of Languages and Cross‐Cultural Studies, Translation and Adaptation Faculty. BA, Texas
Christian University; PhD, University of Texas.
Kathryn Swanson, Professor of English, Academic Writing and Teaching Faculty. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University
of Minnesota.
Visiting Writers
Christina Lazaridi, Screenwriting
Ed Bok Lee, Poetry
Sue William Silverman, Creative Nonfiction
Ben Percy, Fiction
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Staff
Kathleen Matthews, Administrative Assistant
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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Mission
The mission of the Augsburg College Department of Physician Assistant Studies is based on a foundation of respect and
sensitivity to persons of all cultures and backgrounds and oriented toward providing care to underserved populations.
Students are well educated in current medical theory and practice, and graduates are encouraged to work in primary
care settings. The program promotes dedication to excellence in performance, with the highest standards of ethics and
integrity, and commitment to lifelong personal and professional development.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Continued
Accreditation to the Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Augsburg College. Continued accreditation is an
accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Continued Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until
accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next comprehensive
review of the program by ARC-PA will be September 2018.
About PA
A physician assistant (PA) is a dependent practitioner of medicine who practices under the supervision of a licensed
physician. The PA can practice in a multitude of settings and specialties of medicine. Common job responsibilities
including taking patient histories, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and radiological
studies, formulating diagnoses, and administering treatment.
In the state of Minnesota, a PA is licensed with the Board of Medical Practice. In Minnesota, and most other states, the
PA must be NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certified and hold a supervisory
agreement with a licensed physician. Minnesota registered PAs have prescriptive privileges under delegatory supervision
with their physician for prescriptive medications.
Curriculum
The Physician Assistant program at Augsburg is 31 months long with studies beginning each year in the summer
semester (early June). The program accepts 30 students for each new class. Graduates will receive a Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies and a PA certificate.
The Augsburg PA program includes traditional college “breaks” such as winter holiday break, spring breaks, and summer
breaks. Length of breaks varies depending upon the student’s year in the program; these breaks contribute to the
overall 31 month length of the program.
Studies begin in early June of each year. The first 18 months of study is didactic, or classroom work, including courses in
human gross anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, pharmacotherapy, history and physical exam skills, research,
and professional issues.
The clinical phase is 13 months in length. The clinical phase of the program is designed to effectively train students for
practice by providing them with rotation experiences in different specialties and different practice settings. To that end,
each student will be required to complete rotations outside the metropolitan area. Each student is required to
successfully complete clinical rotations in family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, psychiatry, emergency medicine,
internal medicine, surgery, and two elective rotations by choosing from various specialties. The clinical phase will
culminate with a preceptorship in primary care, medical subspecialty or surgical subspecialty. This preceptorship is
designed to solidify the student’s primary care skills, and potentially place them in a setting that might be interested in
recruiting a graduate PA. The majority of established clinical rotation sites are in Minnesota in both rural and urban
locations.
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The clinical curriculum is taught by physicians, and supplemented by physician assistants and other health care
providers. Each student is evaluated by the clinical instructor for the designated rotation. Students will return to
Augsburg College five times during the clinical phase for evaluation and education.
PA Program Sample Calendar
YEAR 1
Summer
PA 501 - Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy
PA 503 - Human Pathophysiology
Fall
PA 531 - Clinical Medicine I
PA 521 - Pharmacotherapy I
PA 511 - History and Physical Exam Skills I
Spring
PA532 - Clinical Medicine II
PA 522 - Pharmacotherapy II
PA 512 - History and Physical Exam Skills II
PA 555 - Research Tools for the Physician Assistant
YEAR 2
Summer
PA 533 - Clinical Medicine III
Master’s Project course, one of the following*:
PA 570 - Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
PA 599 - Directed Study
ML XXX - International Experience
Fall
PA 534 - Clinical Medicine IV
PA 545 - Clinical Phase Transition
PA 542 - Professional Issues
PA 6XX - Clinical Rotations 1, 2
Spring
PA 6XX - Clinical Rotations 3, 4, 5
Summer
PA 6XX - Clinical Rotations 6, 7, 8
YEAR 3
Fall
PA 6XX - Clinical Rotation 9
PA 62X – Preceptorship
PA 690 - Capstone Course
*Other program-approved options may be available
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Admission to the PA Program
Admission Requirements
Complete and current-year admission guidelines can be found on our website at www.augsburg.edu/pa.
Admission to any physician assistant program is a highly competitive process. Augsburg College’s graduate program in
physician assistant studies receives approximately 350 complete, competitive applications for each entering class of 30
students.
Qualified applicants will have:
• Bachelor’s degree (in any major) from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA at the time of application (3.2 or higher strongly
recommended)
• Minimum science GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA at the time of application (3.2 or higher strongly
recommended)
• Completed the prerequisite courses listed below
Prerequisite Courses
To be an eligible applicant for the physician assistant studies program, you must have completed the prerequisite
courses listed below. These courses must have been completed within 10 years of the year you are applying for
admission.
Applicants completing their first undergraduate degree in the spring term may complete prerequisite coursework in the
summer, fall, and spring term of the academic year they apply as long as the degree and prerequisite coursework will be
completed by the start date for the program. Applicants who already have an undergraduate degree, or who will
complete their degree in a term other than spring, have the summer and fall semesters of the year they apply by which
to complete prerequisites.
All course prerequisites must have been passed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. Meeting minimum prerequisites does
not guarantee admission into the program.
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One full course of developmental psychology (birth to death lifespan)
One full course of physiology* (human/vertebrate/organ)
One full course of microbiology*
One full course of biochemistry*
One full course of general statistics
One course of medical terminology
*Labs are recommended but not required.
Refer to our “Guide to Prerequisites” on our website to help you with your prerequisite course selections.
The following are strongly recommended but not required:
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Science GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Direct patient care is the best type of experience to obtain in order to strengthen an application. Direct patient care
experience may be full-time or part-time, paid or volunteer. We recommend at least 750-1000 hours to be
competitive in this category.
• Additional science courses such as anatomy, genetics, immunology, other biology courses, and organic chemistry
• Demonstration of a commitment to, and involvement with, underserved communities
Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required.
PA Studies Application Process
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Studies program has a two-step application process—applying through CASPA and to
Augsburg’s PA Studies Program.
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The Augsburg PA Program participates in the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) which is
sponsored by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). All applications to the PA Program for the entering
class must be processed through CASPA, following all guidelines and regulations set forth by CASPA. Application forms
with detailed instructions can be obtained online at portal.caspaonline.org/.
You will be considered an eligible applicant if you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application (as
calculated by CASPA), if you have a minimum science GPA of 3.0 at the time of application (as calculated by CASPA), if
you have completed or will complete your undergraduate degree prior to the start date of the program, and if you have
completed or will complete your prerequisite courses within the timeline specified for your degree status.
Additional Application Details:
• The Augsburg PA Program requires three letters of recommendation submitted through the CASPA process. One
letter must be from an employer/colleague (a professional reference), one letter must be from a professor or
advisor (an academic reference), and one can be from a person of your choice. Be sure that your letter writers are
able to tell the committee about you as well as his/her experiences with you and observations about you.
• Your Supplemental Application must be received in the PA Program office on or before September 1 in order to be
considered.
• We use the CASPA “Complete Date” to determine if you have met the application deadline of September 1. The
“Complete Date” on your application must be September 1 or prior in order to be considered meeting the deadline.
CASPA assigns a “Complete Date’ when they have received your electronic application, transcripts from all schools
attended, 2 of your 3 letters of reference, and payment. Until those criteria are met, your application will not be
given a “Complete Date.”
Augsburg’s PA Program Supplemental Application can be downloaded from our website at www.augsburg.edu/pa. It is
important for the applicant to determine whether he or she is in fact eligible to apply to the PA Studies Program, as the
supplemental application fee is non-refundable. You will be required to print and sign the supplemental application and
mail it to the program by the application deadline.
Selection Process
All complete files (CASPA and Supplemental Applications that meet requirements) will be reviewed by the admissions
committee. The admissions committee procedures utilize a blinded review, so applicant demographic data is unknown
(e.g., race, age, gender). Each file is reviewed by members of the committee.
The selection committee looks for a balanced application by reviewing many criteria including key criteria of cumulative
GPA, science GPA, and direct patient care experience, along with overall academic record, service to underserved
(meaning disadvantaged, minority, or under-represented populations), knowledge of the profession, fit with the
program goals and mission, and recommendation letters.
Once the committee has completed the file review, a group of candidates is selected for a telephone interview. The
telephone interviews are generally conducted between November and January. Those selected for a telephone
interview are invited to a Candidate Information Session in the program to meet faculty, staff, current students, and to
view the facilities. As telephone interviews are completed, seats in the incoming class are offered. The class of 30
students will be filled between the months of October and January. A list of alternates will be selected in January to fill
seats that accepted candidates may not claim. All applicants are notified of their final status by mid-February.
Accepted applicants must complete and pass a background check prior to matriculation and annually throughout the
program. Failure of the background check could result in dismissal from the program.
Academic Policies
Please see the PA program website at www.augsburg.edu/pa for further details about policies outlined here.
Technical Standards
The Augsburg College Department of Physician Assistant Studies is pledged to the admission and matriculation of
qualified students and wishes to acknowledge awareness of laws which prohibit discrimination against anyone on the
basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability.
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Regarding disabled individuals, the PA department will not discriminate against such individuals who are otherwise
qualified but will expect all applicants and students to meet certain minimal technical standards.
The physician assistant must have the knowledge and skills to function in a broad variety of clinical situation and to
render a wide spectrum of patient care. They must be able to integrate all information received by whatever sense(s)
employed, consistently, quickly, and accurately, and they must have the intellectual ability to learn, integrate, analyze,
and synthesize data.
Candidates for physician assistant certification offered by this department must have, with or without reasonable
accommodation, multiple abilities and skills including: visual, oral-auditory, motor, cognitive, and behavioral/social.
Candidates for admission and progression must be able to perform these abilities and skills in a reasonably independent
manner.
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o Candidates must be able to observe and participate in experiments in the basic sciences. In order to make
proper clinical decisions, candidates must be able to observe a patient accurately. Candidates must be able to
acquire information from written documents, films, slides or videos. Candidates must also be able to interpret Xray and other graphic images, and digital or analog representations of physiologic phenomena, such as EKG’s
with or without the use of assistive devices. Thus, functional use of vision is necessary.
• Oral-Auditory
o Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients. Candidates must also be able
to communicate effectively and efficiently with other members of the health care team. In emergency
situations, candidates must be able to understand and convey information essential for the safe and effective
care of patients in a clear, unambiguous and rapid fashion. In addition, candidates must have the ability to relate
information to and receive information from patients in a caring and confidential manner. Thus, functional use
of hearing and speech is necessary.
• Motor
o Candidates must possess the motor skills necessary to perform palpation, percussion, auscultation, and other
diagnostic maneuvers. Candidates must be able to execute motor movements reasonably required to provide
general and emergency medical care such as airway management, placement of intravenous catheters,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and application of pressure to control bleeding. These skills require coordination
of both gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium and integrated use of the senses.
• Cognitive
o In order to effectively solve clinical problems, candidates must be able to measure, evaluate, reason, analyze,
integrate and synthesize in a timely fashion. In addition, they must be able to comprehend three dimensional
relationships and to understand the special relationships of structures.
• Social
o Candidates must possess the emotional health required for the full utilization of their intellectual abilities, for
the exercise of good judgment, for the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and
care of patients, and for the development of effective relationships with patients. Candidates must be able to
tolerate physically taxing workloads and function effectively under stress. They must be able to adapt to
changing environments, display flexibility and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the
clinical problems of patients.
Experiential Learning Policy
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Program does not award academic credit to an individual for experiential learning.
Applicants desiring admission to Augsburg’s PA Program must satisfactorily complete all prerequisite courses.
Experiential learning will be considered separately from prerequisite courses. Experiential learning prior to and during
admittance to the Augsburg PA Program will not substitute for any part of the clinical year or preceptorship.
Employment while in the Program
Program faculty discourage outside employment while in the Physician Assistant Program. Faculty recognize that
employment may be an issue that some students will face. Given this recognition, realize that program obligations will
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not be altered due to a student’s work obligations. It is further expected that work obligations will not interfere with the
physician assistant students’ learning progress or responsibilities while in the program.
Withdrawal and Readmission Policies
Voluntary withdrawal from the Physician Assistant Program may be initiated by a student after submission of a letter to
the program director requesting withdrawal. In the letter, the student should outline the circumstances and reasons for
withdrawal. Students will be requested to conduct an exit interview with the program director prior to leaving the
program. For information on withdrawal, see the Academic Policies section.
Readmission
Students may request readmission after voluntary withdrawal by submitting a letter to the program director stating the
reasons the student wishes readmission and the anticipated date for readmission. The submission of a letter and
previous enrollment does not constitute automatic acceptance and/or reentry into the program. Reapplication to the PA
Program after dismissal from the program will be considered only under extremely unusual circumstances.
For the full readmission policy and reapplication process, please contact the program.
Advanced Placement
The Department of PA Studies does not offer advanced placement to admitted students. All students admitted to the PA
Program must complete the entire curriculum.
Transfer
The Department of PA studies does not accept student transfers from other PA programs.
Costs of the PA Program
For tuition information, go to www.augsburg.edu/pa.
For complete and current payment options go to the Student Financial Services website at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/.
PA Program Faculty
William Patricio Alemán, Adjunct Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. MD, University of Ecuador; PA-C, University of
California Davis; MEd, University of Minnesota.
Beth Alexander, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, PharmD, University of Minnesota.
Eric Barth, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St. Thomas; BS, PA Certificate, Trevecca
Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Carrie Gray, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Central College; MPAS, University of Iowa.
Holly Levine, Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Northwestern University; MD, Loyola University Chicago
Stritch School of Medicine.
Dawn Ludwig, Assistant Professor and Director, Physician Assistant Studies. BA, MS, University of Colorado; PhD, Capella
University; PA Certification, University of Colorado.
Patricia Marincic, Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Purdue University; MS,
Colorado State University; PhD, Utah State University.
Steven Nerheim, Instructor and Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies. MD, University of Minnesota; MDiv,
Luther Seminary.
Brenda Talarico, Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, University of Minnesota;
MPAS, University of Nebraska; PA Certification, Augsburg College.
Trent Whitcomb, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Mankato State University; MS and PA
Certification, Finch University.
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Master of Social Work
You have chosen an exciting way to serve others. The social work profession offers you the rewarding prospect of joining
with others to respond to problems and develop opportunities that benefit individuals, families, groups, and
communities. The MSW degree prepares you for advanced professional practice in the field of social work.
Augsburg’s MSW program prepares you for agency-based practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities,
and with a dedication to system change that reduces oppression and discrimination. Graduates of our program share
how they appreciated the opportunity to learn new ideas as well as learn more about themselves. These graduates
valued our small class size, our cohort structure, and the opportunity to have a mentoring relationship with our faculty
and staff. As a small program, we have high expectations for our students and at the same time offer the flexibility to
help them meet their individual goals.
Attending Augsburg College will transform and develop your professional life in unexpected ways. We have two
concentrations. The first, Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP), will prepare you for direct clinical practice with
individuals, families, and groups. The second, Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP), will prepare you for macro social
work practice with organizations, communities, and other large systems.
We are delighted in your interest in our MSW program and invite you to join us in a lifelong adventure in learning. The
personal and professional growth necessary to become an advanced professional social worker is challenging. We
encourage you to take the challenge with us.
Lois A. Bosch, PhD, LISW
Director, Master of Social Work
MSW Mission
Our mission is to develop social work professionals for advanced practice that promotes social justice and
empowerment towards the well-being of people in a diverse and global society.
Program Overview
The MSW program prepares social work students for agency-based practice in public and nonprofit settings. By working
in the agency setting, social workers collaborate with others to provide holistic, affordable, and accessible services to
individuals, families, groups, and communities. Our challenging MSW curriculum integrates social work theory with
micro and macro practice methods. Students develop skills, knowledge, and values necessary for ethical social work
practice. As you progress through our MSW program, you will:
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Learn how individuals live in and are affected by their social environment
Understand how social policies and programs affect individuals, families, communities, and society
Apply theories and methods of practice through the field practicum experience
Use a range of client-centered approaches to practice with client groups of all types and sizes
Engage in practice informed by sound, scholarly research
Evaluate the effectiveness of your social work practice or social work programs
Advocate for the eradication of oppression and discrimination
Be a responsible and contributing citizen in the local and global community
Accreditation
Augsburg’s MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Your MSW degree must be
accredited by CSWE if you seek licensure with the social work board of your state. For more information on CSWE
accreditation go to www.cswe.org.
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the About Augsburg College
section of this catalog.
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Plan of Study
Students entering Augsburg’s MSW program with a bachelor’s degree from a discipline other than social work are
classified as foundation students. Full-time foundation students are enrolled in a two year program. Part-time
foundation students are enrolled in a four year program.
Students entering Augsburg’s MSW program with a bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE (Council on Social
Work Education) accredited institution are classified as advanced standing students. Advanced standing students are
enrolled in a 16 month program. The part-time option is not generally available for advanced standing students.
All students must complete the MSW degree in no more than 4 years following matriculation.
Academic Calendar
The MSW program meets on a semester calendar, with classes offered September through June. Classes typically meet
every other weekend with an occasional back-to-back weekend. Field practicum hours are generally completed during
weekday hours. If a student lives outside the Twin Cities metro, the field practicum hours can be completed at a
placement near the student’s place of residence. Hours per week vary depending on the agency placement and the
student’s availability. For academic calendars and schedules, go to www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Class Periods
Classes meet in 3.5 hour blocks on Friday evenings, 6 to 9:30 pm; Saturday mornings, 8:30 am to 12 pm; and Saturday
afternoons, 1:15 to 4:45 pm. Each class meets for 8 sessions in a given semester and for 4 sessions in a summer term
(May-June), with the expectation that students engage in hybrid learning activities between on-campus class weekends.
Time Commitment
Although classes meet on weekends, students spend time on their studies during non-class weekends and weekdays in
accordance with our hybrid learning format. Hybrid learning is a combination of face-to-face class sessions and
online/experiential learning. On a class weekend, the typical student will spend 12 hours in class within a 23-hour
period. For every hour spent in class, a student may expect to spend 3 to 4 hours outside of class working on online
activities, assignments, readings, or group projects. A student may also spend 15 to 20 hours per week in the field
practicum during the fall and spring semesters (a span of 8 to 9 months for each practicum). In the final year of study,
students complete a summative evaluation or a portfolio, which requires significant independent research, analysis, and
writing.
Some MSW students work full-time while enrolled in the program. However, full-time employment is not
recommended. Most students arrange to reduce their work hours or request time away during their graduate studies.
Each student’s situation is unique and must be decided individually. All students must develop strategies for balancing
family, work, and academic responsibilities.
Credit and Contact Hours
MSW courses range from 2 to 4 semester credits. Depending on the number of credits, students will spend 16 to 32
hours in the classroom per course. Students will also be expected to engage in activities and independent study outside
of class.
Cohort Structure
MSW students are admitted to a particular cohort. Cohorts are distinguished by level of admission (foundation or
advanced standing), rate of attendance (full-time or part-time), and chosen concentration (Multicultural Clinical Practice
[MCCP] or Multicultural Macro Practice [MCMP]). Any changes to a student’s cohort selection must be approved by the
MSW director.
Field Practicum
Foundation students complete 920 hours in two field practica; advanced standing students complete 500 hours in one
field practicum. Successful completion of the first field practicum, required for foundation students, is a minimum of 420
hours. Successful completion of the second field practicum, required for both foundation and advanced standing
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students, is a minimum of 500 hours. Each practicum experience is spread over two semesters (fall and spring). These
hours are completed concurrent with enrollment in the fieldwork seminars as well as other MSW courses.
MSW Curriculum Components
Foundation Curriculum
In the foundation courses and field practicum, you are introduced to social work as a profession. You will learn both
historical and contemporary theories and practice methods relating to both the individual and the environment. During
the foundation year, you will study human behavior and the social environment, history of social welfare policy,
research methods, assessment frameworks, family and community diversity, and social work values and ethics.
In the foundation curriculum you will apply this generalist knowledge of theories and practice methods in the generalist
field practicum. The field practicum is completed concurrently with your enrollment in two field seminar courses. The
full foundation curriculum is required of all students, with the exception of those admitted with advanced standing.
Before beginning the concentration curriculum, all foundation coursework and field hours must be successfully
completed.
Concentration Curriculum
After completing the foundation requirements, you will enroll in the concentration curriculum that you selected at the
time of application. You will also complete an advanced field practicum. Augsburg offers two concentrations:
Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) or Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP). In either concentration, you will deepen
your knowledge of the primary issues affecting families and communities, develop a range of client-centered approaches
to practice, gain a broader understanding of human diversity, develop competencies in practice-based research, and
learn practice or program evaluation techniques.
In the concentration curriculum, you will apply this advanced knowledge of theories and practice methods in the
concentration field practicum. The field practicum is relevant to your chosen concentration and is completed
concurrently with your enrollment in two field seminar courses. As a capstone to your MSW program, you will complete
a portfolio project or a summative evaluation project.
Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Concentration
Multiculturalism is a process requiring practitioners to have a deep awareness of their social and cultural identities, as
well as the ability to use multiple lenses when working with diverse populations. With person-in-environment as an
organizing perspective, multicultural clinical social work practice addresses the biopsychosocial and spiritual functioning
of individuals, families, and groups. To this end, graduates of the MCCP concentration develop competence in using
relationship-based, culturally informed, and theoretically grounded interventions with persons facing challenges,
disabilities, or impairments, including emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders.
Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) Concentration
In the tradition of Jane Addams, the heart of macro social work practice is directing energy toward changing agency,
government, and institutional policies that obscure or oppress people. While many social workers view their role as
focused on individuals and families, social workers must actively seek equality and justice for clients within agencies,
institutions and society. Social work leaders must advocate for social change where necessary to ensure social justice.
Similar to the MCCP concentration, it is important to address macro level social work practice within the context of
cultural understanding and awareness. The Multicultural Macro Practice concentration (formerly Program Development,
Policy and Administration) responds to this demand for leadership.
The macro social work practitioner recognizes the strengths and abilities of individuals and communities to implement
change. The social work macro practitioner works with these individuals to do so. In the MCMP concentration, you will
learn the knowledge and skills necessary to work with others to achieve needed social change. You will also learn to
develop, lead, guide, and administer programs that serve diverse people in a variety of settings.
Portfolio or Summative Evaluation Project
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o The goal of the MCCP Portfolio is to enhance the integration of theory and practice, as well as to offer more
vivid portrayals of a student’s academic and professional experience than traditional assessments. By definition,
portfolios are formative (i.e. designed for guided reflection and self-evaluation). However they are also
summative documents in that they illustrate students’ competencies. All MCCP students are required to create a
portfolio during their final year of study. Items in a portfolio might include videos, process recordings, reflective
statements, writing samples, case analyses, term papers, electronic submissions, policy activities, feedback from
service users, self-evaluations of personal progress, and links to references.
• Summative Evaluation Project (MCMP students)
o All social workers must evaluate their practice to determine whether they are helping or harming clients. While
in the concentration practicum, MCMP students will design and implement a program evaluation for their
summative project. This project requires integration and application of knowledge and skills from both the
foundation and concentration curricula. Students develop their research while in their field internship and are
advised by their field seminar professor. Students conduct and present this evaluation/research project during
their final year of study.
Master’s Thesis
Students in both concentrations have the option of completing a thesis in addition to either the portfolio or summative
evaluation project. Credit for the SWK 699 general elective is given for this option. Students work with a thesis advisor to
develop more in-depth research skills contributing to social work knowledge. To pursue the thesis option, students
should notify the MSW program director by the end of spring semester of the foundation year.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the MSW degree, students must achieve the following:
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Successful completion of all required MSW courses
No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 and with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Successful completion of 920 hours of approved field practica for foundation students or 500 hours of approved
field practicum for advanced standing students
• Successful completion and submission of the portfolio project (MCCP) or the summative evaluation project (MCMP)
• Successful completion of all degree requirements within 4 years of matriculation.
State of Minnesota Social Work Licensure
Six months prior to completion of the MSW degree at Augsburg, students may apply to take the Licensed Graduate
Social Worker (LGSW) license exam from the Minnesota Board of Social Work. To achieve LGSW licensure students must
pass the state board exam and complete the MSW degree.
To seek the Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) license or the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
(LICSW) license, one must work two years full-time (or 4,000 hours part-time) as an LGSW under the supervision of an
LISW or LICSW. Upon completion of the supervision requirement, one may take the LISW or LICSW state board exam.
For more information, go to the Minnesota Board of Social Work web page, www.socialwork.state.mn.us.
MSW Course Requirements
Foundation Courses
FALL
SWK 500 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment*
SWK 505 - Practice Methods and Skills 1: Individuals*
SWK 530 - Integrative Field Seminar 1 (taken concurrent with first practicum)*
SPRING
SWK 509 - Human Behavior: Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
SWK 506 - Practice Methods and Skills 2: Groups and Families*
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SWK 510 - Advanced Practice Methods (advanced standing students only)
SWK 535 - Integrative Field Seminar 2 (taken concurrent with first practicum)*
SWK 504 - Applied Research Methods (foundation students only)
SUMMER
SWK 501 - History of Social Welfare Policy*
SWK 516 - Practice Methods and Skills 3: Communities and Policies
SWK 536 - Human Behavior and the Macro Social Environment*
SWK 504 - Applied Research Methods (advanced standing students only)
*Course potentially can be waived for advanced standing students (BSW holders).
Concentration Courses
Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Concentration:
FALL
SWK 610 - Integrative Field Seminar 3: MCCP (taken concurrent with second practicum)
SWK 615 - Diversity and Inequality 1: MCCP
SWK 628 - MCCP with Individuals
SWK 629 - MCCP with Families
SPRING
SWK 611 - Integrative Field Seminar 4: MCCP (taken concurrent with second practicum)
SWK 616 - Diversity and Inequality 2: MCCP
SWK 630 - MCCP Policy Practice
SWK 631 - MCCP with Groups
SUMMER 1
SWK 634 - MCCP Supervision
SWK 639 - MCCP Elective
SWK 640 - MCCP Capstone
SWK 699 - General Elective
Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) Concentration:
FALL
SWK 651 - Integrative Field Seminar 3: MCMP (taken concurrent with second practicum)
SWK 657 - Diversity and Inequality 1: MCMP
SWK 660 - Research 2: Program Evaluation
SWK 667 - Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 1
SPRING
SWK 652 - Integrative Field Seminar 4: MCMP (taken concurrent with second practicum)
SWK 658 - Diversity and Inequality 2: MCMP
SWK 668 - Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 2
SWK 670 – Multicultural Macro Practice Policy
SUMMER
SWK 669 - Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 3
SWK 699 - General Elective
SWK 671 – Multicultural Macro Practice Planning
Portfolio or Summative Evaluation Project
Completed and submitted in final year of study.
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SWK 699 General Elective
Students in both concentrations complete at least one general elective course. The following are examples of elective
offerings that rotate each year:
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Parent and Professional Planning
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Social Work Clinical Practice
Spirituality and Social Work Practice
Empowerment of Services Users in Mental Health
Children’s Mental Health
We also offer short-term electives abroad, typically two weeks in length: Exploring Human Services in International
Settings (examples include Mexico, Slovenia, Namibia, South Africa, India, Bolivia, China, and Hong Kong)
Fieldwork and Field Placement
Social work education goes beyond the classroom. Through the field experience, we expect that students will
demonstrate skills to bridge theory and practice. Collaborative efforts between the student, the field agency, and the
MSW program are essential to successful learning. The foundation of the practice includes:
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Problem solving within a systems framework and strengths perspective
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of program or practice activities
An understanding of and respect for diverse peoples and cultures
Responsibility and service to the local and global community in the interest of social justice
A commitment to oppose oppression of all forms
Field Education Format
Under the instruction and supervision of professionally-trained, MSW-level, and program-approved field instructors,
foundation students will spend a minimum of 920 hours in two field practica. Advanced standing students will spend a
minimum of 500 hours in one field practicum. Both the foundation and concentration practica are spread over 2
semesters (fall and spring). Both practica are concurrent with enrollment in integrative field seminars, as well as other
MSW coursework.
The fieldwork education of the MSW program is divided into two components:
• Foundation Practicum
o The foundation practicum, or generalist practicum, puts emphasis on developing competence as a professional
generalist social worker. It requires a minimum of 420 hours and is completed by students admitted at the
foundation level. Students spend an average of 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters in this
practicum.
• Concentration Practicum
o The concentration practicum places emphasis on advanced practice skills and leadership qualities related to the
chosen concentration. It requires a minimum of 500 hours and is completed by all students, including those
admitted with advanced standing. Students spend an average of 18 hours per week during the fall and spring
semesters in this practicum.
Process for Field Practicum Selection
Field practica begin in the fall, but the selection process begins the previous spring in collaboration with two other Twin
Cities MSW programs. Students attend a field orientation before beginning their search. Augsburg College and the
University of Minnesota School of Social Work jointly host a field fair where students meet a large number of agencies
and potential field instructors. Practicum selection involves interviews at approved sites, arranged by the student, and a
matching process conducted collaboratively by the field coordinators at the three MSW programs in the Twin Cities.
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In some instances, students can petition to complete a field practicum at an agency not on the approved list or at their
place of employment. Students who wish to do so work with the MSW field coordinator for such proposals.
Field Practicum Settings
The Augsburg field faculty are committed to the success of each student in a stimulating and challenging field practicum.
Our current list of approved clinical and community practice field sites includes agencies in the following areas of
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Family and children
Child welfare
Mental health
Crisis intervention
Senior resources
Family social policy
Health and human services
Corrections and probation
Public and independent schools
Youth services
Hospitals
Developmental disabilities
American Indian family services
Chronic and persistent mental illness
Chemical dependency
Court services
Immigrant, migrant, refugee services
Victims of torture
Faith-based social services
Neighborhood services
Legislation advocacy
Housing services
Employment services
Community organizing
Research centers
Dual Degree in Social Work and Theology (MSW/MA, Theology)
Augsburg College’s Department of Social Work (Minneapolis) and Luther Seminary (St. Paul) offer a dual degree: Master
of Social Work and Master of Arts in Theology (MSW/MA). The dual degree has been approved by both institutions and
by the Council on Social Work Education. If you are interested in combining a Master of Social Work with a Master of
Arts in Theology, we recommend you begin the Luther Seminary program first and identify yourself as seeking the dual
degree. For application information to Luther Seminary, visit their website at www.luthersem.edu/admissions/.
Purpose
The dual degree focuses on meeting the educational interests of people planning to serve the spiritual and social needs
of families, individuals, and communities in both rural and urban settings. Both institutions have a commitment to social
and economic justice and to teamwork in the pastoral and human service settings. This joint program is ecumenical in its
admission policies as well as its academic outlook.
Objectives
Three primary objectives have been established:
• To educate practitioners in social work and ministry who can combine the values, skills, and knowledge of both
theology and social work to serve people in more holistic ways
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• To generate the partnerships necessary to serve the complex needs of communities and people experiencing
transition in their lives, including the change of government support for those in poverty
• To prepare practitioners to seek the strengths of interdisciplinary teams in the human service and pastoral settings.
Enrollment
We recommend that dual degree students enroll in Luther Seminary courses first. Upon completion of this first year of
courses, students then enroll in Augsburg courses for a second and third year (full-time). In the dual degree, Luther
Seminary offers nine courses which can be completed in one year if pursued full-time. The remaining Luther Seminary
course requirements are waived and replaced by the Augsburg MSW curriculum. At Augsburg, dual degree students
complete the entire MSW curriculum with the exception of the SWK 699 general elective.
Course Format and Field Practicum
Luther Seminary courses are offered on a weekday schedule and Augsburg College courses are offered on a weekend
schedule. The field practicum is incorporated into the Augsburg curriculum and will be in a setting reflective of the dual
degree program, such as congregational multidisciplinary teams, nursing home chaplaincy, and social work teams. The
Luther Seminary program and the Augsburg College program are both full-time; it is not feasible for students to do both
programs simultaneously.
Summary of MSW/MA Theology Dual Degree Requirements
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All required MSW courses at Augsburg College
MSW field practica credit hours (see guidelines under field practicum)
MSW portfolio or summative evaluation project
Admission to the Dual Degree
It is the responsibility of dual degree students to be aware of application deadlines for both institutions. Applicants must
apply to each program separately. Please note: admission to one institution does not guarantee admission to the other.
To request the catalog and application materials, you must contact each program separately. Financial aid is also a
separate process.
Dual Degree in Social Work and Business Administration (MSW/MBA)
Augsburg College offers a dual MSW/MBA degree in social work and business administration. Students enrolled in the
dual degree program learn to create better managed and financially sound service organizations to serve diverse
communities, both locally and globally.
Purpose
Many social service agencies today require that agency managers combine financial and business expertise with social
work practice and policy formation. The MSW/MBA dual degree prepares graduates to function in a workplace that
demands the delivery of quality services with increasingly limited resources.
Concentration
The MSW/MBA dual degree includes an accelerated third year of study for MSW students who elect the Multicultural
Macro Practice (MCMP) concentration. In this concentration, students learn to effect positive change in social service
systems through their work with communities, organizations, and social policy makers. Prior Augsburg MSW graduates
who have completed the necessary Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) coursework are eligible to return to complete
the MBA portion of the dual degree.
Schedule
Years 1 and 2 (September through June)
MSW classes meet on alternating weekends—Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons—and
students engage in hybrid learning activities between class weekends.
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Year 3 (12–16 months)
MBA classes meet one night per week. The MBA program includes a summer term. See the MBA section for required
courses for the dual degree.
Curriculum
• Foundation or advanced standing coursework
• Either 920 hours (foundation) or 500 hours (advanced standing) MSW field practicum experience
• The MSW summative evaluation project may be accepted by the MBA program as partial fulfillment of the MBA
project.
• Complete a minimum of eight MBA courses for students who completed the MSW degree 2002 and beyond;
complete a minimum of nine MBA courses for students who completed the MSW degree prior to 2002
For more information regarding the MBA coursework required for the MSW/MBA dual degree, see the MBA section.
MBA Admission
MSW/MBA dual degree applicants may apply to both programs at the same time or admitted MSW students may wait
to apply to the MBA program until their concentration year. The GMAT is waived for MSW/MBA dual degree applicants.
MBA application materials include: completed application, two short essays, an updated resume, two letters of
recommendation, and a personal interview with the MBA program director. Admission to one program does not
guarantee admission to the other.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to MSW
The Augsburg College MSW program promotes the widest possible diversity within its student population. Therefore,
the admission policies ensure that educational opportunities are provided to persons with a range of abilities,
backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
Listed below are general descriptions for the application process. Refer to the online MSW application documents for
details regarding specific application requirements.
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Liberal arts coursework in the social sciences, humanities, biology, and statistics
Application Checklist
The application deadline is January 15 each year for matriculation in the following academic year. All application
materials noted below are due by the application deadline. For more information go to www.augsburg.edu/msw or call
612-330-1101.
• Completed application form
• $35 application fee
• One official transcript from each previously-attended postsecondary institution. This includes colleges, universities,
vocational/technical institutions, and PSEO institutions.
• Liberal arts prerequisite coursework including four social sciences, three humanities, one biology, and one statistics
course. These courses must be completed prior to enrollment.
• Completed BSW course equivalency checklist (for advanced standing applicants)
• Three recommendation checklist forms, with letters attached, submitted online
• Typed personal statement responding to the questions noted on the application form
• Results of the TOEFL language tests, if applicable
• Official international credit evaluation course-by-course review (for degrees completed outside of the United States)
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Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional
requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions section.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to 22 transfer credits. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in the Academic Programs and
Policies section of this catalog.) Eligible courses must be from a CSWE-accredited MSW program and students must have
received a grade of B (3.0) or higher. Students must complete no fewer than 23 credits at Augsburg in order to receive
their MSW degree from Augsburg College.
We do not grant academic credit for work or life experience.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is an application category open to those with a bachelor’s degree in social work from a program that
is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Advanced standing applicants may seek waivers for the
following eligible MSW courses: Human Behavior and the Social Environment, History of Social Welfare Policy, Practice
Methods and Skills 1 and 2, and Integrative Field Seminars 1 and 2 (which include 420 field practicum hours). Advanced
standing applicants must offer an equivalent BSW course for each with a grade of B (3.0) or higher in order to receive a
waiver.
Academic Policies
Academic Achievement
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the MSW program. If a student falls below a 3.0
average, the student will be placed on academic probation. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in
order for a student to be removed from probation. If the cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the
student may be dismissed from the program. Students are retained in the program who can:
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Complete course requirements of the program and field placement in a timely manner
Complete the program within four years
Abide by the department’s Standards for Social Work Education and the NASW Code of Ethics
No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 will count toward the degree. Courses with a grade below 2.5 must be
repeated. No more than two courses can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted
in the grade point average. If a student receives a grade below 2.5 in a field course, the MSW director will initiate a Level
3 review, as outlined in section 3.2 of the Standards for Social Work Education.
Evaluation of Student Field Performance
The criteria for evaluating field performance can be found in the MSW Field Manual, which is distributed to newlyadmitted students at our field orientation prior to seeking the field placement.
Four-Year Limit
All students are required to finish the degree within four years of matriculation. See the Academic Programs and Policies
section of this catalog for policy on continuation of coursework or final thesis.
Leave of Absence
Students who interrupt their program enrollment must request a leave of absence through the MSW program in order
to maintain their admitted status. The request must be made in writing or via the student’s Augsburg email account. A
leave of absence typically requires a full year away from the program in order to return to classes in sequence.
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Prerequisite Courses
All foundation courses are prerequisite to the concentration courses. Students may not enroll in the concentration
courses until successfully completing all foundation courses. In addition there are individual courses that are
prerequisite to other individual courses in the MSW curriculum. These are listed in the MSW Handbook.
Program Costs
In addition to tuition fees, MSW students can expect to a pay a facilities fee and a field program fee. Students can also
expect to purchase textbooks and student liability insurance when in a field placement. There may also be additional
fees associated with short-term electives abroad.
Graduate Scholarship Search Tips
As you may know, graduate students do not have access to many of the financial aid opportunities open to
undergraduates. Because of this, we strongly encourage you to spend time doing your own independent research into
graduate funding available locally, nationally, and internationally.
The simplest way to begin a search for graduate funding is to look online. There are many scholarship search engines
online. The following websites may provide a good starting point for your search:
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www.gradview.com
www.finaid.org
www.petersons.com
www.studentaid.ed.gov
Examples of Social Work Graduate Scholarships
• Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship
o Two $500 scholarships offered each year to students from ethnic groups of color. Applications due in May (go to
www.cswe.org.)
• Gosnell Scholarship Funds
o Ten awards ($1,000-$4,000) offered to social work students interested in working with American Indian/Alaska
Native and Hispanic/Latino populations or in public and voluntary nonprofit agency settings. Applications due in
August (see www.naswfoundation.org).
• Vern Lyons Scholarship
o One award ($2,000) offered to students interested in health/mental health practice and a commitment to the
African American community. Applications due in August (see www.naswfoundation.org).
• American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
o Several awards ($1,000 each) offered to students who demonstrate excellence in preparation for clinical social
work practice. Applications due in March (see www.abecsw.org).
• MSSA Diversity Educational Scholarship
o One $500 award offered to students from African-American, American Indian, Asian, LGBT, Hispanic and
Immigrant Cultures in completing their education in the Human Service Field. Applications due in June (see
www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
• Marjorie J. Carpenter Scholarship
o One $1,500 award offered to students seeking education in the human service field so they may enhance their
professional and/or technical skill development. Applications due in June (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
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Augsburg Scholarships
Augsburg’s Social Work Department offers several scholarships each year. Students who are enrolled in the first year of
the program are eligible to apply. Awards range in amount from $300 to $1,500.
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Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for Minority Social Work Students
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship
Bodo F. Suemning Memorial Scholarship
Blanca Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship
AmeriCorps Tuition Discount
Augsburg offers a tuition discount to students who are or have been AmeriCorps volunteers—25% off the tuition cost of
one course per semester. This would apply to all semesters of your MSW program. Contact the Enrollment Center for
more information.
Augsburg Partnership Grant
The Augsburg Partnership Grant applies to new enrolling students only and allows employees of partner institutions to
receive a 10% tuition discount. Application fees of $35 are also waived. If a student enrolls in an Employer Tuition
Reimbursement Payment Plan, the $20 processing fee is also waived. Contact the Enrollment Center for more
information.
Military Discount
See description in the Financing Your Education section of the catalog.
MSW Forum
All MSW students are invited to participate in the student-run organization, the MSW Forum. The purpose of the forum
is to facilitate communication between social work students and the social work department, as well as to provide the
opportunity for student participation in departmental governance, curriculum development, and program
improvements. As such, forum members are invited to attend Social Work Department meetings via representatives.
The forum has historically been volunteer based. Any student may serve on the forum, provided the student can make a
commitment to attend the meetings and share in the efforts. The MSW director and MSW program coordinator also
serve on the forum. Other faculty may be invited as permanent members or as guests.
Past forum members established these guidelines:
• Provide an avenue for students to share and discuss ideas and/or concerns related to the MSW educational
experience with the Social Work Department
• Encourage constructive dialogue among students, faculty, and department and College administrators
• Make recommendations to the department regarding program improvements
• Receive and give feedback on expectations of faculty, students, and the College
• Plan and coordinate MSW student events, lectures, discussions
• Organize social action projects
MSW Faculty
Laura Boisen, Professor of Social Work, MSW Field Coordinator. BS, Wartburg College; MSSW, University of Wisconsin;
MPA, Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch, Professor of Social Work, MSW Program Director. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of Iowa;
PhD, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.
Mauricio Cifuentes, Assistant Professor of Social Work. JD, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia; MSW
Loyola University; PhD, Loyola University.
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Ankita Deka, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi University; MSW, Tata Institute of Social Sciences; PhD,
Indiana University.
Christina Erickson, Associate Professor of Social Work, Field Education Coordinator. BS, University of Minnesota; MSW,
University of Minnesota-Duluth; PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago.
Annette Gerten, Associate Professor of Social Work, BSW Field Coordinator. BA, College of St. Catherine; MSW,
University of Michigan; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Melissa Hensley, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, MSW, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis; MHA, University
of Missouri–Columbia.
Bibiana Koh, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Hartwick College; MA, Columbia University; MAT, School for
International Training; MSW, Smith College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara Lehmann, Associate Professor of Social Work, BSW Program Director. BA, Knox College; MSW, Tulane
University; PhD, Case Western Reserve University.
Terrence Lewis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, The Catholic University of America; MSW, University of
Kentucky; PhD, Boston University.
Nancy Rodenborg, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Indiana University; MSW, University of Minnesota; MIA,
School of International Training; PhD, University of Arizona.
Michael Schock, Associate Professor of Social Work, Department Chair. BA, University of Washington; MSW, University
of Minnesota; PhD, University of Washington.
MSW Staff
Doran Edwards, BSW Program Assistant Director
Erika McCreedy, Administrative Assistant
Courtney Zaato, Field Assistant
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Augsburg College Board of Regents
For more details, go to www.augsburg.edu/regents.
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ‘65
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Jennifer P. Carlson, J.D.
Karen A. Durant ’81
Matthew K. Entenza, J.D.
Mark A. Eustis
Anthony L. Genia, Jr., ’85, M.D.
Alexander J. Gonzalez ‘90
Michael R. Good ‘71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi L. Harpstead, Chair
Rev. Rolf Jacobson, Ph.D.
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D.
Toby Piper LaBelle ‘96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’75, J.D.
André J. Lewis ’73, Ph.D.
Jennifer H. Martin, Ph.D.
Marie O. McNeff, Ed.D.
Pamela Hanson Moksnes ‘79
Paul S. Mueller ’84, M.D.
Jeffrey M. Nodland ’77
Lisa M. Novotny ’80
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
Bishop Peter R. Rogness, ex-officio
Curtis A. Sampson
Gary A. Tangwall ’80
Rev. David L. Tiede, Ph.D.
Bishop Harold Usgaard, ex-officio
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, D.Min.
Bonnie Wallace
Steven J. Wehrenberg ‘78
Rev. Mark N. Wilhelm, Ph.D., ex-officio
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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog
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Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2012-2013
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College
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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog
www.augsburg.edu
Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2012-2013
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College
undergraduate education and its curriculum. Although information was current at the time of
publication, it is subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the
College policies in force at the time of publication. It is the responsibility of each student to know
the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything
in this catalog, consult Academic Advising, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College, or the
registrar. Refer to the Directory for correspondence or telephone inquiries.
Published 2012
www.augsburg.edu
A Greeting from the President
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our
lives together as a college community. This is a map grounded in Augsburg’s mission: “To
educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders.”
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at
Augsburg, I trust you will continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational
experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope you will be reminded of the relationships
and commitments you have formed at Augsburg—they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you
find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that
you will continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which
you will spend time for the next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg
education, welcome. I believe you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence
of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve
in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and
St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will
find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will
be able to share your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is
enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action and unite
the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg—or thinking of undertaking—will occur on
a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare
and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await
you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community
dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
2012-2013 Academic Calendar
Day Program (and PA program)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated
calendar and registration information at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2012
Summer
September 5
October 26
Nov 12-Nov 30
November 22
November 26
December 14
December 17-20
First-year registration
Classes begin
Mid-term break (one day only)
Registration for spring
Thanksgiving recess begins
Classes resume
Classes end
Final exams
Spring Term 2013
January 14
March 18
March 25
April 8-19
March 29
April 26
April 29-May 2
May 4
Classes begin
Mid-term break begins
Classes resume
Registration for fall
Easter break begins
Classes end
Final exams
Baccalaureate/Commencement
The multi-year calendar for planning purposes can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Please note that future years are subject to change.
2012-2013 Academic Calendar
Weekend and Evening College and Graduate Programs (not including
the PA program)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated
calendar and registration information at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2012
Class Weekends:
September 7-9
September 21-23
October 5-7
October 19-21
November 2-4
November 16-18
Nov 30-Dec 2
December 7-9
Winter Term 2013—Class Weekends:
January 4-6 (MSW only)
January 11-13
January 25-27
February 1-3
February 15-17
March 1-3
March 15-17
March 22-24
Spring Term 2013—Class Weekends:
April 5-7
April 26-28
May 10-12
May 17-19
May 31-June 2
June 14-16
June 21-23 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s webpage at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Directory
Area Code: 612
Access Center
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration,
of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts
education is the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a
major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate
effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare
students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning”
courses, students explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents
intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime:
writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, many
courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through
academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural
enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for Augsburg
students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either on campus
or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while a full-time
student at Augsburg. The ACTC includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine University, Hamline
University, Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas.
Weekend and Evening College offers 18 majors and a number of certificate programs.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world.
They stand as testaments to the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
“Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical
thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged
community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education
is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and
values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.”
History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after
the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg
opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first
seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited
two teachers from Norway—Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly
articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants
and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare
future theological students; and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The
statement stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of
education. This commitment to church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more
than 140 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president
(1876-1907), required students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student
involvement in the community gave early expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto,
“Education for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran
Free Church. The church was a group of independent congregations committed to
congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change made Augsburg the only
higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still
important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
Traditional attitudes began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr.,
became president. He worked to develop college departments with an appeal to a broader
range of students than just those intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922
under the leadership of longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a
more general education for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an
erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (1938-1962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College had become a larger part of the institution than the
seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college
program based on general education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the
College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the
interests of the Lutheran Free Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological
Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged
with the American Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church merged with
two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980) Augsburg became a vital
and integral part of the city. The College began to reach out to nontraditional student
populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena, and Murphy
Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and
programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city as extensions of campus
and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and
events, increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication; the Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell
Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his
leadership, the College sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education
grounded in vocational calling that provides students both the theoretical learning and the
practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages—in the midst of a great city—to be faithful citizens of the
world.
Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church;
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to
send out productive, creative, and successful citizens;
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning
laboratory for Augsburg students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called
to serve our neighbor.” Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship,
meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective,
ethical citizens in a complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg
offers master’s degree programs in business, education, leadership, nursing, physician
assistant studies, and social work, as well as a doctoral program in nursing practice. For
information on graduate programs, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate education is offered both on weekday semester programs, and alternate
weekend trimester programs. The graduate programs generally follow the trimester schedule.
In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn.
Weekend and Evening College
Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College (WEC) provides an educational opportunity for
adults who want to earn a bachelor’s degree and work or have other commitments during the
week. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement,
prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal
arts and professional studies.
Weekend and Evening College began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term. Today, with approximately 1,000 students enrolled
each term and 18 majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, WEC is one of the largest
programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges.
The Non-Traditional Student
Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College is based on the assumption that non-traditional
students are mature, self-disciplined, and motivated learners who seek a combination of
classroom experience and individual study. Each course includes periods of concentrated, oncampus study as well as time for independent study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To meet the needs of nontraditional students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends
for three-and-a-half to four hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday
afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be
scheduled during the week. WEC students may take from one to four courses each term. The
WEC academic year is divided into three trimesters (fall, winter, and spring), so that students
may complete three terms in the traditional nine-month academic year.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend and Evening College is participation in a
community of non-traditional learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community
interaction, Augsburg encourages WEC students to make use of College facilities, such as
Lindell Library, and to participate in academic and co-curricular activities, such as the student
newspaper, travel seminars, student organizations, fine arts events, networking events,
workshops, and convocations. The WEC student body elects its own leaders through the WEC
Student Senate.
Augsburg continues its tradition of innovation to meet the needs of non-traditional students
by creating new programs, and providing faculty and staff development in teaching and serving
non-traditional students.
To learn more about graduate studies at Augsburg, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Weekend and Evening College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and the WEC faculty are full-time
Augsburg professors as well as adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their
teaching. Most faculty hold a doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching to be
the focus of their activities at the College. Professors are involved in social, professional, and a
variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are
actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best
practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
Weekend and Evening College’s small classes facilitate the College’s tradition of close
involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate
regularly in campus activities.
Rochester campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of
the College’s mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. In Rochester, six
undergraduate majors, plus a certificate program in business management, are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church
(ELCA), a few blocks south of the heart of the city which is home to about 100,000 residents. It
is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a trimester schedule with classes taking place on
weekday evenings and on occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. In
addition to the half- dozen degree programs that can be completed entirely in this location,
students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based
courses and courses taken in the Day or WEC program in Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported
through an array of e-learning resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the
use of online course management software. Information about the Rochester campus is
available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office at 507-288-2886.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning in part through its College of the
Third Age. College of the Third Age is a teaching-learning service founded more than 30 years
ago to serve older adults by encouraging lifelong learning, fostering interactive discussion, and
introducing new topics and subjects related to an ever-changing world. A roster of more than 25
retired, semi-retired, and working professors teach non-credit seminars for the program, based
upon their areas of expertise.
College of the Third Age partners with organizations and facilities that serve older adults in
the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including churches, synagogues, community centers, and
senior residences. The current catalog lists more than 200 classes available for group study at
partner organizations and facilities. To obtain further information about the program or to
request a catalog, call 612-330-1139 or visit www.augsburg.edu/thirdage.
Campus Location
Augsburg College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul,
Minnesota. The campus is bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University
of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers
with some of the country’s leading companies as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues,
shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is blocks from the Hiawatha light rail line and
the future Central Corridor line, which provide easy access to Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the
Minneapolis International Airport.
Facilities and Housing
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each
other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings
on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss,
Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the first floor of Christensen
Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg College
from 1963 to 1980, this residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four
types of living units and houses 192 students, as well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing and
Communication.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion
(CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal
development and well-being. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with the admissions office, student
lounge and recreational areas, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons
dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy center, and offices for student
government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and
practice field of many of the Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during
winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The
Foss Center is named in recognition of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson
Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the Center for
Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974)-—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating,
and recreational skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and
named for Dean (’75) and Terry Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center,
fitness center, classrooms for health and physical education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology
center houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology resources of the
College. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story
apartment complex along 20th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and
seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942,
basketball coach, and head of the Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health
and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer
Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center Court was
dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923
to 1964), it has 104 one- and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the
Department of Public Safety and a lounge area.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom
facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and
Cross-Cultural Studies, with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in
1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included
on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren,
it is home for the StepUP program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent
and Family Relations Offices, Center for Faith and Learning, and substance-free student
housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art
Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics;
mathematics; a medium-sized auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various
other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the
Enrollment Center, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of
Augsburg’s second and third presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources,
and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides
living quarters for 324 first-year students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents,
housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study, and utility areas.
Associated Support Organizations
Augsburg College has a commitment to programs that increase both individual and group
understanding and achievement.
Inter-Race: The International Institute for Interracial Interaction
Policies
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its
educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic
and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide
occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed
to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. (Approved by the
Augsburg Board of Regents Executive Committee on June 16, 2010).
The vice president/chief of staff in the Office of the President serves as the Title IX officer
and may be reached at 612-330-1212.
Deputy Officer for Students
Dean of Students
Sarah Griesse
612-330-1489
griesse@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Employees
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources/ Chief Diversity Officer
Andrea Turner
612-330-1058
turner2@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics
Kelly Anderson Diercks
Assistant Athletic Director
612-330-1245
diercks@augsburg.edu
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations
implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator,
Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN
55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom
as promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of
American Colleges.
Accreditation and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• American Music Therapy Association
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Council on Social Work Education (BS and MSW)
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran
Education Council in North America (LECNA), Minnesota Private College Council, National
Society for Experiential Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher
Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an
endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other
institutions.
Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with
students representing a large number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and
cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each
candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities
and employment, and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg
College.
Visit the Campus
Firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. First-year
and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions
counselor. Arrangements can be made to meet with a member of the faculty and to attend
classes when school is in session.
Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is ready to help students and families with
college planning. Call any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001 or toll-free
1-800-788-5678, and we’ll assist with your questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions
visits and tours are available Monday through Friday, and most Saturday mornings during the
school year. The Office of Admissions is located on the first floor of the Christensen Center and
serves traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students.
Application Procedures
Day College First-year Students
Application for Admission—Students should complete the application for admission,
including the essay, and submit them to the Office of Admissions. Students may apply online for
free at www.augsburg.edu/day/apply.html or www.commonapp.org, or submit a paper
application with a nonrefundable $25 processing fee.
Transcripts—An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants.
First-year applicants who are still high school students at the time of application should have
their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official transcript upon graduation. If the
student has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be sent.
General Education Development (GED) scores may be presented instead of the high school
transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance
examination. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also
accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg
strongly recommends completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations—Two letters of academic recommendation are required for students
who have below a 3.0 GPA and 22 ACT. If the applicant has been out of school for several
years, letters may be submitted by a supervisor, counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information—If there is additional information that may have affected the
applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included as a personal statement with the
application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until other information
has been received. For example, more recent test scores, results of the present semester’s
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the
committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.
Applicants are notified of the admissions decision usually within two to three weeks after the
application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Notification
of admission status for completed applications begins in late September.
Confirmation of Admission—Accepted students are asked to make a $150 enrollment
deposit* to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students who wish to live in College
housing must also submit a $200 nonrefundable housing deposit along with the housing
contract to the Residence Life Office. *Nonrefundable after May 1.
Day College Transfers and Weekend and Evening College Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college
work is recommended for admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies
is found in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Application for Admission—Students should complete the application for admission,
including the essay, and submit them to the Office of Admissions. Students may apply online for
free at www.augsburg.edu/day/apply.html, or submit a paper application with a nonrefundable
$25 processing fee.
Transcripts—Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions should be sent
directly to the Office of Admissions. Applicants with less than one year of previous transferable
college work should also have their official high school transcript sent. The GED test certificate
may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance
examination, unless he or she has been out of high school for more than five years. The
American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations—Two letters of academic recommendation are required for applicants
who have below a 3.0 cumulative GPA and/or less than one year of college–level work. If the
applicant has been out of school for several years, letters may be submitted by a supervisor,
counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information—If there is personal information that may have affected the
applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application and
discussed individually with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be
required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been
received. For example, test scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of
recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional
credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a rolling admissions plan.
Students are notified of the admission decision usually within two weeks after the application file
is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Application for Re-Admission
Day students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for one semester or
more, and WEC/Rochester students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College
for three trimesters or more, must apply for re-admission
(http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/documents/forms/readmit.pdf) through the registrar’s office
to resume attendance. Students who have attended other institutions during their absence from
Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Office of the Registrar.
Returning students do not pay the application fee.
Special Students (Non-Degree)
In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and
granted the privilege of enrolling in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their
degree status by contacting the registrar’s office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take coursework at Augsburg College as
a special student (non-degree). To apply for admission as a special student, submit the
completed application, academic intent, and all necessary official transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Contact the admissions office regarding which official transcripts
you may need for your application file.
Special Students (Second Degree)
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional
major will not be awarded a second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded.
Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are completed after a bachelor’s degree has been
awarded.
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may
complete a second degree at Augsburg College. Second degree requirements include a
minimum of eight course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of
any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s
previous degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Student Admissions
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student
and Scholar Services, in the Student Life section.)
International students should contact International Student and Scholar Services for an
international student application and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of
financial solvency. Applications must be completed two months prior to the start of the
semester—June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring.
For more information, call 612-330-1359 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free); e-mail Soniel Han at
han@augsburg.edu, or write to:
International Student and Scholar Services
Campus Box 307
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to
obtain a foreign credential evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a
nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of experience evaluating international
credentials. WES will examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help Augsburg
College understand how your international coursework compares to courses and grades in the
United States. Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions review and will grant
transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
Financing Your Education
All students receive financial help indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more
than tuition and fees cover. The College raises that difference in gifts—from alumni, faculty, staff,
parents, churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for paying for a college education rests on students and
their families. Financial aid is intended to supplement those resources.
College Costs 2012-2013
Day College
The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed below for the 2012-2013 academic year.
The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as required. The College reserves the
right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Day College Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board
Tuition (full-time enrollment)
$31,292
This rate applies to all full-time students attending in September 2012. Students are
considered full-time when they take three or more course credits during the semester. The
charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees, and admission to most College-supported
events, concerts, and lectures. The amount is payable at the beginning of each semester or you
can set up an official payment plan through the Office of Student Financial Services.
Tuition (part-time enrollment)
Per one-credit course $3,671
This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses in a semester. Part-time
students taking lifetime sports are charged $220 for that course.
Audit Fee (for part-time students)
Per course $1000
Full-time students—see audit policy in the Academic Information section.
$5,116
Detailed room rates and housing options are available through the Office of
Residence Life.)
Meal Plans
15 Plus $4,076 (15 meals a week; $100 in Augsburg Flex Points a semester)
10 Plus $3,970 (10 meals a week; $150 in Augsburg Flex Points a semester)
5 Plus $3,630 ( 5 meals a week; $345 in Augsburg Flex Points a semester)
Other board plans are available as defined in the housing contract booklet available from the
Office of Residence Life.
Room Cost (average starting price)
Full-Time Fees
$664.50
(Student activity, technology, newspaper readership, wind energy fee, MPIRG)
Other Special Fees (Non-refundable)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time students)
Late Registration
Petition fee for waiver of registration deadlines
(non-refundable)
Lifetime Sport (part-time students)
Newspaper Readership
Technology Fee (per credit)
Overload Fee (per course credit over 4.5, Day and
WEC/Rochester/United combined)
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 credit or .25 credit)
(14 lessons—.5 credit)
Student Teaching (per course for full-time students)
Student Teaching (per course for part-time students)
Study Abroad (in approved non-Augsburg programs)
Zero-credit seminar (part-time students)
$ 50
$ 200
$ 50
$ 220
$ 10
$ 50
$ 3,671
$ 390
$ 780
$ 155
$ 215
$ 425
$ 1,000
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or special students)
Locker Rental
Student Parking Lot Permit
Car
Motorcycle
Transcript Fee
Regular service
Next day
On demand
Special Examinations, Cap and Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
$ 25
$ 40
$ 220
$ 110
$ 6
$ 10
$ 16
Books and Supplies
These costs are estimated to average $125 per course.
Deposits
$ 150
Required of all new students after acceptance. If the student attends Augsburg College, the
deposit is considered initial payment toward their first-term tuition and fees. Should the student
not attend, the enrollment deposit may be forfeited. For more information, contact the Office of
Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit
$ 200
Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing
assignment. This deposit is retained against damages and/or fines and is returned to the
student account (less all charges for damages and/or fines) at the end of the occupancy period
covered by the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
Enrollment Deposit (non-refundable)
following the conditions delineated in the housing contract. The resident will be responsible for
all costs incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the
housing contract.
College Costs 2012-2013
Weekend and Evening College
Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable)
Tuition (per course credit)
Tuition (per summer course, 2013)
Activity Fee (per trimester)
Facilities Fee (includes parking permit; per trimester)
Audit Fee (per course)
Lifetime Sports: Fee for WEC Course
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment of Previous Learning
Nursing Clinical Fee
Supplementary Student Teaching Fee (per course credit)
Late Registration Fee
Transcript Fee
Regular service
Next day
On demand
Petition Fee for waiver of registration deadlines
(non-refundable)
Zero-credit seminar
$ 25
$ 1,830
$ 1,777
$ 11.50
$ 35
$ 1,000
$ 220
$ 150
$ 250
$ 215
$ 200
$ 6
$ 10
$ 16
$ 50
$ 1,000
Payments
Day College
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges
showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the Student Financial
Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online.
Payment Options—Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students.
Information about payment plan options is available online through the student’s Augnet,
Records and Registration account.
Weekend and Evening College
All statements are available online through Augnet, Records and Registration. For tuition
and fee information, please refer to the financial aid website.
Payment Options
(1) Payment in full at the start of each term or an extended payment plan.
(2) Employer Reimbursement: Students on this plan must file an employer reimbursement
application form each academic year, prior to the start of the first class. Once enrolled in the
employer reimbursement payment plan, students have until 60 days after the end of each term
to pay their term costs in full. There is a $20 per term fee associated with this payment option.
The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse for
any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed portion of tuition
and fees must be paid in full at the start of the term.
(3) Students may also defer payment by enrolling in the College’s third party payment plan or in
a military payment plan if their term costs are to be covered by a third party or through VA
education benefits, such as the GI Bill. (More details can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial)
Financial Policies
A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of .67 percent per month on any account with an
open balance of 30 days or more.
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if
the student is making scheduled payments in accordance with an approved online payment
plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation
diplomas/certificates until all student accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan
funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan), are current according to
established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been
completed.
Refunds
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of
their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be adjusted for those
students who withdraw from the College or drop course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College
form available online through the registrar’s website. It must be filled out completely, signed and
turned in to the Enrollment Center. Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who
are dismissed, or who are released from a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for
tuition and/or room (except for the minimum deduction of $100 to cover administrative costs) in
accordance with the terms of their housing contract and/or the appropriate tuition refund
schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center (or online) in
order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not
complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the
date that the drop/add form is processed.
Refund Policy for Day, Weekend and Evening, Rochester, and Graduate Studies
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of
their charges based on the refund schedule below. This refund is based on the percentage of
calendar time remaining on the date of the student’s official withdrawal from classes. This
applies to all students who drop one or more courses during the term and/or withdraw from all
courses in the term.
Percentage of calendar time remaining after official drop or withdrawal and amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining
Full refund (minus $100 administrative fee)
89% to 60% remaining
50% refund
This refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. Allow 30 to
45 days for tuition and possible financial aid adjustments to be finalized. If a credit balance
remains on the student’s account, a credit refund will be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms
are available online through the registrar’s website.
Medical refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an
accident, the refund will include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund
schedule), plus one-half of the remaining tuition and fees. This extra medical refund will be
considered upon submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead,
verifying the medical circumstances. Requests for medical refunds should be made through
the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available through the registrar’s
website.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in
all their classes be reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped
attending), the College is required to refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date of attendance. Students are
responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by financial
aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete
withdrawal from college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of
tuition refunded can be made. Petition forms are available online through the registrar’s website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to
withdraw retroactively. The student must petition within six months of the end of term and
provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include, but is not limited to, statements from each
instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at
another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term
dropped. The administrative cancellation fee is $300.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid
eligibility on an annual basis. This includes completing the application process as outlined below
and making satisfactory academic progress. In order to maintain eligibility in financial aid
programs, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their
degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic
Progress Standards for Financial Aid Recipients webpage, www.augsburg.edu/finaid/sap.html.
Financing higher education could be the most significant investment a person or family
makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not only in choosing a
college, but also in the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg College, through its Enrollment
Center, will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education in a
time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships,
grants, loans, and part-time work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state,
church, and private agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2011-2012
academic year, more than eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and
family. Financial aid supplements student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of
assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial
factors as current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational
expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
How to Apply
The following are required to process your financial aid application:
1). Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular student or be a returning student in good academic
standing with the College.
2). Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA.
Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA electronically online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students
and their parents may sign the FAFSA electronically using a PIN issued by the US Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a PIN can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to
include the Augsburg College code, 002334, on your application. Submit your application to the
processing agency after January 1. File your FAFSA by May 1.
What Happens Next?
Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine
financial aid eligibility for all available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the
student. This letter details the financial aid award and includes information regarding:
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institutional financial aid programs and requirements for continued eligibility,
federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive
loan funds)
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a
specific scholarship or grant (except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here
for information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the
possibility of scholarships and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is
worthwhile to check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses,
high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible
for aid through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational
Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
President’s Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students, the President’s
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a minimum of 3.50
GPA in core academic courses or a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of
1210 or greater). Separate applications are required. The application must be postmarked by
January 30.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to selected transfer
students with a 3.50 GPA. The application deadline is August 1 for fall enrollment and
December 15 for spring. Call the Office of Admissions for information, 612-330-1001.
Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified new firstyears of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before May 1 for fall or
December 1 for spring. Selection is based on high school GPA and national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all
qualified transfer students with a minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are accepted for admission
by May 1 for fall or December 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award—These scholarships provide tuition awards to full-time day
students working toward their first bachelor’s degree who are children of Augsburg graduates or
siblings of current Augsburg students or children or spouses of current ELCA pastors. Deadline:
May 1 for fall or December 1 for spring.
Science Scholarship—The Courtland Agre and Theodore Hanwick Science Scholarships
recognize incoming first-year students of high academic science achievement. The renewable
award of $10,000 per year is awarded to all eligible proposed chemistry or physics majors.
Students must be in the top 30% of their high school class or on national tests (ACT or SAT),
have a grade point average of 3.0 or above in the proposed science major, have completed
intermediate algebra or pre-calculus, and be a full-time student in the day program. No
scholarship application is required. Students who receive a science scholarship will not receive
a Regents’ award. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1 for fall enrollment.
ACAP Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students who have participated in a
college preparatory program such as Admission Possible, TRiO, MMEP. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1.
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships—Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize returning
Day program students with demonstrated scholarship and a record of, and/or potential for,
leadership. Eligible students must be full-time in the day program and have the recommendation
of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student Services program director and another individual
knowledgeable about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is March
1. For more information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services, 612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services, 612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center, 612-330-1022
• Pan-Asian Student Services, 612-330-1530
Fine Arts Scholarship—Awarded to selected incoming students who demonstrate active
participation in the fine arts. Separate application and portfolio or audition are required. The
application deadline requires a postmark of January 25 for fall or November 1 for spring.
Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program
Augsburg Corporation Scholarship—Recognizes students who are members of an ELCA
congregation within the Minneapolis Area Synod, Saint Paul Area Synod, Southeastern
Minnesota Synod, or Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. These four synods constitute the
Augsburg Corporation. The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for $1,000 per year.
PRIME Scholarship—Students who receive a scholarship from their Lutheran congregation
will receive a matching scholarship from Augsburg, up to $750 per year. Application and
payment from the sponsoring organization should be submitted to the Enrollment Center.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant—This grant is based on financial eligibility and academic record.
Minnesota State Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota residency and enrollment of fewer
than four years (or its equivalent) at any postsecondary school. This grant is also based on
financial eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and funds permit,
SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is
given to students eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible
institutions of higher education and are based on financial need as defined by program
guidelines. Maximum grant for 2011-12 is $5,550.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of Indian
Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships and Augsburg American Indian Scholarships are
available to Indian students (both full- and part-time) who meet specific criteria. For Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships, students must be a quarter-degree Indian
ancestry and be enrolled with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility criteria for Augsburg
American Indian Scholarships vary. Contact the director of the American Indian Student
Services Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director of the American Indian Student Services Program or
to your local BIA, tribal, or state Indian education office.
Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A federally-funded program administered through
Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do
payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at least half time in
school. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a month)
begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The loan
offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate
study is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan—Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the
federal government subsidizes by paying the interest while the student is in school and during
the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement
and the borrower is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments
while in school or may defer payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to
the balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers through the Subsidized Stafford Loan and the
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, as of July 1, 2012, is a fixed rate of 6.8%.
The following borrowing limits apply to the Stafford Loan program after July 1, 2010:
o First-years: $5,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
o Sophomores: $6,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
o Juniors/Seniors: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
o Aggregate maximum: $31,000 (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet
college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance
(minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final disbursement;
the interest rate is a fixed rate of 7.9% and a minimum payment of $50 per month. There is also
an origination fee of 4%.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found online at the
Financial Aid website.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resources
Office. Part-time work provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships,
loans, and grants. Students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment
per week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on the position and the needs
of the department. However, work is not guaranteed.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the
student employee for each placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student
employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program—
Under these programs the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with
the College to provide part-time work opportunities.
Student Life
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the
classroom are an important part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in
formal and informal activities of the College and the surrounding area. Whether students take
classes in the day, evening, or weekend, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social
growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and
provide for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural
backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a similar diversity and richness of tradition.
Bible studies, growth groups, outreach teams, and community outreach opportunities, retreats,
peace and justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and
staff gather each day to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers
and musicians. Each Wednesday night students gather for Holy Communion. Weekend and
Evening College Chapel is held each Saturday morning when classes meet. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held on campus, with many other churches within walking
distance.
We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and
discover the gifts and sense of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college of the
church, we encourage students to form values guided by our Christian heritage, which will be
the basis for the kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus ministry staff have offices in the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for
spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the theological concept of
vocation—the idea that all people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes in the
world and that each person’s contribution is uniquely valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a
program called Exploring Our Gifts that was designed to help students, staff, and faculty explore
the connections between faith, learning, service, and work. Over the years, the program has
helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and has sponsored a wide variety of shortterm projects that offer rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose and meaning.
These ongoing projects include internships at nonprofit organizations, off-campus service
projects, international seminars, vocation-themed chapel presentations, interfaith forums,
vocation retreats, and scholarships for students interested in exploring service to the
community, ministry, or church leadership.
When Exploring Our Gifts ended in summer 2010, the College created a permanent center—
the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning—that keeps vocation at the core of Augsburg’s
vision. This center continues many of the earlier initiatives and carries on the work of promoting
discovery of gifts and discernment of calling among the students, faculty, and staff at Augsburg
as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit the
Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning, Oren Gateway Center, Room 106.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Weekend and Evening College Student
Government organizations support and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities.
These student government groups serve as the official student governments, and the primary
voice and liaison between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg
College.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming
that fosters individual and community development and creates an environment where students
can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg community. CAO programming works to
enhance and supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg College through
quality transitional programs for new students as well as through leadership education. CAO is
made up of five program areas:
Campus Activities
CAO offers programs and activities designed to connect and engage students with the
Augsburg community and with the broader Twin Cities community.
Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Gay, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LBGTQIA)
Services
LBGTQIA Services works to improve the campus environment for all students, staff, faculty,
and visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive understanding of
gender and sexuality, as well as by fostering a community that honors and affirms the
wholeness of all identities.
Student and Group Leadership Development
Programs include Student Group Development and the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP).
CAO advises student groups and provides skill-building workshops focusing on recruiting
members, event planning, facilitating meetings, conflict resolution, and other areas of
development. ELP is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg; emerging
leaders learn skills necessary to be effective in leadership roles through intentional learning
opportunities and relationships with upper class mentors.
Orientation Programs
Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) is a required two-day, overnight orientation
experience for incoming first-year day students that is designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college
resources and services; obtain fall semester schedules; and get a taste of life on campus.
Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of firstyear day students that runs concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents obtain
important information about the campus; meet fellow parents, faculty, and staff; learn about
college resources and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their students on
campus.
Transfer SOAR is a required one-day orientation experience for transfer students in the day
program designed to help with the transition to Augsburg College. Students will learn about
College resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover why being a part
of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required on-campus orientation experience for incoming first-year day
students, which is designed to complement SOAR. It provides opportunities to enhance
academic and personal success and offers a helpful advantage in starting at Augsburg College.
Student Center
Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and
guests. Traditionally considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a
central gathering place for the diverse populations of residential, commuter, Weekend and
Evening College, and graduate students at Augsburg through the merging of curricular and cocurricular programs and activities.
Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the Office of Admissions,
Campus Activities and Orientation, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Ethnic Student
Services, Event and Conference Planning, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the
Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggies Nest, located on the ground floor of Christensen Center, serves as the student
group office area and houses the Augsburg Day and Weekend Student Government, the
Augsburg ECHO (campus newspaper) office and the KAUG (campus radio) office. Cubicles,
lockers, and additional workspaces are also available in this area for student group use.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to
appearing on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform
on national and international tours. Many other ensembles are available to cover the entire
range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on
campus each year under the direction of the Theater Arts Program and have the opportunity to
attend a series of on-campus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College is located in Sverdrup
Hall 207, offering a variety of programming for Augsburg students (women and men) and a
meeting place for students, faculty, and staff alike. It houses a women’s studies library, a
seminar room for films and discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing, and just
hanging out. The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on
topics such as sexuality education and sexual assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such
as The Vagina Monologues; an annual Feminist Film Series in the spring; monthly brown-bag
lunch discussions, and of course, the Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture in the fall, which
features women and men who speak about the many issues important to women’s, as well as
everyone’s, lives. The center also regularly co-sponsors annual events for the Muslim Student
Assocation’s Women in Islam Day and for the Asian American Women’s Group.
We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to co-sponsor your event!
Contact us or friend us on Facebook. Student staff positions at the WRC are posted online with
Human Resources.
The WRC is the home of the Student Feminist Collective and provides meeting space for
the Asian American Women’s Group, the Sexual Assault Advocacy Group at Augsburg
(SAAGA), and the Women of Africa Resource and Development Association (WARDA). Friend
us on Facebook to learn out about upcoming events.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a
member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually
compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, track and
field, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice
hockey, softball, swimming, track and field, and golf.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in some activity for recreation and relaxation. An
intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual
performance activities. Broomball has been an especially popular coed sport. Check schedules
for times when there is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
Sports and recreation
At Augsburg, sports are for all students as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus
offers, on a space-available basis, a double-rink ice arena, gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness
center with workout machines and weight room, and an air-supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and runners. (See additional information under Health and
Fitness, Fitness Centers.)
Gage Center for Student Success
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic
goals here at the College and beyond. The center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
Academic Advising orients new Day and Weekend and Evening College undergraduate
students to the academic policies and procedures of the College and assists students on initial
course selection. This office continues to serve students throughout their tenure at Augsburg by
interpreting core curriculum requirements, administering entry-level skills assessments,
interpreting graduation requirements, providing degree-planning materials, and answering
questions on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions as a supplement to
Augsburg’s faculty advising system and supports the work of professional staff advisers across
campus. The Academic Advising office is located in the Gage Center for Student Success, Link
Level of Lindell Library.
All current students are assigned to a faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their sophomore
year, when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are required to declare a major
and select a faculty adviser. Majors and minors are declared online through Augnet Records
and Registration. Students select a faculty adviser from their major area of study using the
Change of Major/New Adviser Form. All day students are required to meet with their assigned
faculty adviser(s) each term prior to registration. Both day and weekend students are
encouraged to meet with their faculty adviser(s) as often as is necessary.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized
accommodations and academic support for students with documented learning, attentional,
psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities, and for students with physical disabilities. CLASS
has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain full access to the
College curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous
and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds,
preparations, and experiences.
Support and specialized services are provided to students with documented physical
disabilities, which may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing, or
speech impairments.
Each term, disability specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and
determine a plan for academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions
may include:
• Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking)
• Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, general technology assistance,
academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
• Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory
• Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
The disability specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisers, and other
members of the College faculty, staff, or administration to support each student as they work
toward success. Taking advantage of those opportunities, however, remains the student’s
responsibility.
These services are available to any Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by
submitting appropriate documentation to CLASS. A copy of the Guidelines for Documentation of
a Disability can be obtained by contacting the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides informal
screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These
screenings are meant only to help students determine whether they should seek a thorough
evaluation by a qualified professional.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for
students with disabilities. The mandate to provide accommodations does not, however, extend
to adjustments that would “fundamentally alter” the basic nature or essential curricular
components of an institution’s courses or programs.
Housing accommodations are provided on an individual basis for students with disabilities
based on the review of appropriate documentation. The nature of the disability and the amount
of equipment and personal care needed are also considered in housing placement.
These services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage
family and the Groves Foundation.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office helps students to achieve their academic goals and become selfdirected learners. Comprehensive academic support (e.g., time management, note-taking,
reading, testing, motivation/procrastination, problem solving, troubleshooting) is available for all
Augsburg students through individual and group appointments. In addition, the Academic Skills
coaches address affective needs and aid in the transition to college. Coaches also refer
students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services—ASO coordinates free tutoring (contract
and drop-in) for most classes and supplemental instruction in specific courses. Tutors
and SI leaders are recommended by course professors and trained by ASO to provide
tutoring support.
Conditional Admit Program (CAP)—A limited number of students are admitted
conditionally through the CAP program. If CAP students do not meet the program
requirements, they will be continued in the CAP program, placed on probation, or
dismissed. Get more information at the Academic Skills Office website,
www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Probation Advising—Students placed, continued, or returned to academic probation
are required to meet with an approved academic advocate. A registration hold is placed
on the student's record, which will prevent registration, until the student completes the
probation requirements. Students who do not fulfill the necessary requirements of their
probationary status will be continued on probation and/or dismissed. For more
information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at
www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
section of the catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Augsburg Advantage at St. Kate’s (AASK)—Based on their application for admission
to Augsburg, the Augsburg College Admissions Committee selects students for the
AASK program. The AASK program is a collaborative effort between St. Catherine
University (St. Kate’s) and Augsburg. The program assists students with the transition
from high school to college with specific courses and supportive programming. The
program provides participants with the opportunity to complete similar coursework that
first-year students complete at Augsburg. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis
campus of St. Catherine University and have access to both campuses for support,
resources, and activities.
Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed sophomore status (minimum of
seven course credits) and will have fulfilled many of the first-year Augsburg
requirements.
To complete the program, students are required to:
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Complete all required courses (30 semester credits) including Foundations in
Fitness (at Augsburg) with a minimum 3.0 GPA and no course grade below 2.0 or P.
• Satisfactory completion of all Critical Competencies at St. Kates
• Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and St. Kates
• Complete transition application and recommendation process with adviser at St.
Kate’s by March 15.
• Complete the Summer Transition Program (one course and all programming) in
Summer I at Augsburg after year at St. Kate’s.
A second year program, which would allow students to earn an Associate of Arts
degree from St. Catherine’s University, may be an option for students who are unable to
transition after their first year in the AASK program. Students should contact SCU and
Augsburg advisers if interested in this option.
TRiO Programs
TRiO programs are federal student services programs funded by the US Department of
Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College. TRiO Programs seek to
help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. They
help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good
academic standing to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, as well as assist with preparation for
graduate school.
TRiO/ Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRiO program designed to help students persist in
college and graduate in a timely manner. The program serves students who are low-income,
first-generation college students (neither parent has a four-year degree) and/or students with
disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a
bachelor’s degree. Participants in TRiO/SSS must also be US citizens or permanent residents
or refugees, must demonstrate academic need for program services, and must be committed to
succeed in college.
Augsburg TRiO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation,
including transfer students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each
year. Students meet regularly with their program adviser to address academic success issues,
through:
• Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment
strategies and self-advocacy skill-building
• Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major and career
decision making, and long-term course planning
• Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
• Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
• Assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
• Academic progress monitoring
• Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation and for students admitted
through Conditional Admit Program (CAP)
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Career and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
Social and cultural activities and student-led events
Equipment lending program for short-term use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
Five-week residential Summer Bridge program for 25 incoming first-year students, including
free summer-term college coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college
workshops, and advising
• Need-based scholarships for students actively participating in TRIO/SSS. Students may
apply for TRiO/SSS any time after admission to Augsburg College; however, preference is
given to students who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information,
an application, or to make an appointment with a TRiO/SSS adviser, contact TRiO/SSS
program staff at 612-330-1311 or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRiO-McNair Scholars Program—The McNair Scholars Program, a federal TRiO program
funded by the US Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for doctoral
studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to
increase graduate degree attainment of students from underrepresented segments of society
and to encourage these students to consider becoming college professors.
McNair Scholars enroll in the program during their sophomore or junior year. Students must
be enrolled full time (or will be enrolled full time) at Augsburg College, demonstrate strong
academic potential, and have an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. To qualify as eligible for
the program, the student must be low-income AND first generation OR a member of a group
underrepresented in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or
Hispanic/Latino. The Augsburg McNair program serves 25 students per year.
A major component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research
experience in collaboration with a faculty mentor. For research, scholars receive funding from
the College and the grant for a total of $4,000 stipend plus up to $1,500 for room and board and
up to $500 for research supplies. Stipends are also available for attending and presenting their
work at a professional conference (up to $1,000). Students will also participate in:
• Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives
• Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research
• Graduate program exploration and application assistance
• Financial aid exploration, as well as graduate school application and GRE fee waivers, and
other financial incentives, such as McNair-designated fellowships
• Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for
admittance into most graduate programs
• Tuition-free academic credit courses—Discourse in the Disciplines and Introduction to
Research
• Sharpened writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
• A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for
Augsburg students seeking research, scholarship, and graduate and professional school
opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to engage students in these
areas. Services include:
Undergraduate Research
• Summer Research Program—URGO Summer Research is a 10-week, on-campus
program where students join a faculty member’s ongoing research/creative line or carry
out an individually designed project. Students receive $4,000, a supply budget and a
housing stipend.
• Academic year research—$1,000 to pursue scholarship with a faculty mentor
Nationally-Competitive Fellowships—Provide application assistance and interview
preparation for awards such as the:
• Fulbright US Student Program
• Goldwater ($7,500 science scholarship)
• Rhodes (two years at Oxford)
• Truman (graduate fellowship for public service)
• Mitchell (one-year study at Irish institution)
• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
• Marshall (two-year study at UK institution)
• Udall ($5,000 for undergrad interested in environmental or tribal policy)
• UK Summer Fulbright (first and second years study abroad at UK institution)
• NSF (graduate fellowship)
• Gates/Cambridge (two years at Cambridge)
Graduate and Professional School Advising—Individualized advising and application
assistance for:
• Graduate school
• Pre-health sciences (medical school, physician assistant program, pharmacy school,
veterinary medicine, etc.)
• Off-campus summer research experiences for undergraduates (US and abroad)
GRE test Affordable, on-campus prep courses
Other Initiatives
• Fund student travel to national academic conferences to present research findings
• Mayo Innovation Scholars Program—Collaborative research between select Minnesota
private colleges, Augsburg’s MBA program, and the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual
Property
• Zyzzogeton—Annual on-campus festival showcasing undergraduate research and
creative activity
• Courtland Agre Annual Summer Research Symposium for students in STEM disciplines
(in conjunction with Nobel laureate, chemist, and Augsburg alumnus Peter Agre, and St.
Olaf College)
Services for Students with Disabilities
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
Supports students with learning, attentional, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities.
Provides support and specialized services to students with documented physical disabilities.
TRiO/Student Support Services
Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRiO/SSS.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of
recovery, achieve academic success, and thrive in a residential community of accountability and
support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its values: recovery based on spirituality and the
12-step model; personal responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life; educational success;
giving back through servant leadership; thriving in a community that is an alcohol- and drug-free
environment; and developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits, and emotions.
Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with
licensed alcohol and drug counseling staff, and participate in team and community-building
activities. Students have access to academic skills specialists and other support services on
campus. Participation in Step-UP offers students leadership opportunities within the program,
on campus, and in the greater Twin Cities community. In StepUP, students join together to form
a community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the
friendships and bonds students form while participating in the StepUP program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12-step abstinencebased recovery program, have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide
by the StepUP contract, and live in StepUP housing.
Ethnic Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian
students to further their academic careers at Augsburg College since 1978. The program’s
mission is to recruit, retain, and graduate Native students by providing academic, financial,
emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment. Some
of the services provided include:
• Assisting students with the admission process and financial aid application
• Nurturing students’ identification as an American Indian and providing opportunities for
students to learn about their heritage
• Providing opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American
Indian people and cultures
• Providing academic advising and course plans
• Providing opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and
alumni
• Providing a number of different scholarships, including the Bonnie Wallace Leadership
Award, Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in
seeking and applying for other outside/tribal scholarships
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Offering community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native
community and information about jobs and internships
Hispanic/Latino Student Services
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services program offers students individualized attention in
many areas, including academic support, counseling, and advocacy.
Day, WEC, and graduate students find assistance in admissions and financial aid
procedures, scholarships, orientation and registration, academic planning, career counseling,
housing, internships and employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises Latino student organizations (such as the Spanish Club and the Allied
Latino/a Augsburg Students) and supports academic, social, and cultural events/activities that
improve the academic and personal development of Hispanic/ Latino students and provide
awareness of the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
Pan-Asian Student Services
The Pan-Asian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain AsianAmerican students and to enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg
College. The program seeks to create opportunities where Asian students can be involved in
and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application process,
orientation, registration and coursework selection, career development, academic and nonacademic pursuits, and employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated with the program. The association
organizes various activities during the academic year to increase the network of friendship and
support for Asians, other students at Augsburg, and the surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Student Services
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to an event held in 1968 called “One Day in
May” when Augsburg hosted a series of interactive programs with the community. As a result,
Black Student Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally-conscious personal,
academic, financial, pre-professional and transitional support for students of Afrikan descent.
This service enhances the recruitment, retention, and graduation of Pan-Afrikan students and
enables their learning experience to be interactive. PAC brings the knowledge and experience
of Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming and
advises the Pan-Afrikan Student Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is
to enable students of Afrikan descent to share their diversity and collectively express their
fellowship with the Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a variety of social and cultural
activities.
Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented
students of color who are continuing Augsburg undergraduate students. The goal of the
program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes,
supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application
process. Scholars receive a $5,000 scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a
mentor who is an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful within their chosen profession.
Working with the Ethnic Services directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that, ideally,
match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
o A GPA of 2.5 or higher
o Demonstrated financial need
o Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
o Demonstrated community involvement both on and off campus
Program objectives are to:
o Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
o Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best
serve the world?
o Assist in discerning vocation
o Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the
program each successive year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA)
Services works to improve the campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at
Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive understandings of gender and
sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire
campus through a variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Ally Trainings; the Soup, Gender,
and Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA Newsletter offer learning and networking opportunities
for the entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality. In addition, the department
honors LGBTQIA and allied students each year during Lavender Graduation, where the
recipients of the LGBTQIA Student Leadership Award and Karen Neitge Scholarship are
honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/cao/lgbtqia.html.
Health and Fitness
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP)
CCHP provides personal counseling in a confidential and supportive place for students to
discuss personal life challenges with professional mental health counselors. Through
counseling, students can name personal strengths and challenges, identify self-care and
support resources, learn new relationship and coping skills, and increase awareness of values
and choices. Counseling services to students include individual counseling, group counseling,
assessment and referral to campus and mental health resources, educational workshops, and
consultations in the case of concern for another student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood
swings, relationship concerns, grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and sexuality, alcohol
and other drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns, coming out and other sexual identity
concerns, cultural identity, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and other concerns. Professional
counseling can help increase student academic success both by increasing the opportunity for
increased self-understanding and personal growth, and by directly addressing potential barriers
to academic success.
CCHP also offers health promotion activities and events that increase awareness of health
issues and assists students in adapting new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle, such as weekly
pilates and yoga classes. Health promotion also includes an active group of peer health
educators, Engaging Peers on Issues and Choices (EP!C) who are available to present an
interactive alcohol education program to groups requesting the program. Health promotion also
works with various campus organizations and student groups to foster positive change within
the campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health insurance, with the exception
of international students and student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance
plan, they may contact the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion for more information on
student health insurance plans.
Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with University
Fairview Physicians – Smiley’s Clinic. These services are limited. For students without health
insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic health services with a minimal co-pay at the
time of the visit. Emergency services of any kind are not covered through the contract between
Augsburg and Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also access Smiley’s Clinic
for a variety of clinic or other health services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed
for medical services and the student will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles
associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance, or health clinic
services, call 612-330-1707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cchp.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are
equipped with stationary bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout
machines. They include a weight room with universal and free weight systems. All staff,
students, and faculty may use the centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS is responsible for the recruitment and advising of international students. Members of
the ISSS team serve as Designated School Officials (DSO) for the College’s F-1 student visa
program and carry out the Responsible Officer (RO) role for the College’s J-1 student/scholar
exchange program. A DSO ensures institutional and individual compliance with the law and
government policies pertaining to F-1 students. An RO ensures institutional and individual
compliance with the law and government policies pertaining to J-1 exchange students and
scholars. ISSS advises students regarding the F and J regulations so that students maintain
their F or J immigration status.
Other examples of ISSS responsibilities include:
● Providing general advocacy for international students
● Advising the International Student Organization
● Overseeing the International Student Mentor Program
● Supporting the development of intercultural competence
● Implementing a mandatory international student orientation program each semester
● Making referrals and providing guidance on issues related to health insurance, taxes,
banking, and acquiring a driver’s license, MN State ID or social security card
● Recruiting international student applicants and guiding them through application and visa
processing procedures
● Managing international student recruitment partnerships
● Marketing Augsburg College to the international community
Residence Life Program
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23-acre village in the
midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends among roommates and
classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library, classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the
ice arena, fitness center, and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living on
campus, most students and faculty greet each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years.
Studies show that students who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be
involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher grade point average. Department of
Residence Life staff are professional and student team members available to support students
in their academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community
members become acquainted with life at Augsburg through educational and social
opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous
events are planned to welcome students to the community, including dances, movie nights,
open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study
lounges, 24-hour security, laundry facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone, cable television, computers, and internet access. A
skyway connecting the lobby of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center and
Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps students out of the weather on the way to
class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items by May 1:
o Enrollment deposit
o Housing deposit
o Housing contract
Students submitting deposits and the housing contract after May 1 will be placed in housing
as space is available. During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with
information on the process to secure housing for the next academic year.
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class resident advisers, this nine-story
high-rise houses 324 students. Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two
to a room) with their own lounge, study, and utility areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens are not provided.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104
one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students.
Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It is furnished with beds and
dressers.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: two-bedroom apartments, two-room
suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students, including new
Auggies, upper-class students, and the special interest housing program. All rooms are
furnished with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two- and fourbedroom apartments with full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided.
Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal plans are optional. This building is
designed to provide an environment for upper-class students.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg campus, Oren Gateway
Center offers substance-free living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and
classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses the StepUP first-year and
upperclass community and upper-class students committed to an alcohol- and drug-free
environment. Flats, apartments, and studios are furnished with bed, desk, and dressers. Meal
plans are optional.
Special Interest Housing—Special interest housing is available to students who are
interested in creating a living/learning environment by designing their own house system. All
house members meet to determine their program focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs of past special interest housing include PASU,
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban Studies House, PreProfessional Health Association, and the Cross-Cultural House.
Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service
facility for students, faculty, and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for easy
conversation overlooking the College quadrangle and Murphy Square. Students on board plans
who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels
sells coffee, smoothies, hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced “náh-bu,” with the
accent on the first syllable, featured food options include salads, cold and hot sandwiches, a
pasta bar, pastries, and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan options for those living in College houses or
nearby apartments.
College Policies
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records
The College has adopted a statement of standards for student behavior and has provided
for due process in matters of academic honesty, disciplinary action, and grievances. These are
in the Student Guide.
The College operates in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Students have the right to inspect certain official records, files, and data that pertain to them and
that are maintained in the registrar’s office and the placement office, and to challenge
inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found in the Student Guide available on the website at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide.
Official Notices
Students will receive official notices via the student campus mail system (student campus
box), the A-Mail publication, and the student’s Augsburg e-mail account. Students should check
their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online
publication on Inside Augsburg.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides
certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is required to
give notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg’s
policy is published in this catalog in the Student Life section and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no information other than “directory information” can be
released without the written permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students
must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of
the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty or others
cannot write letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit
written permission is given by the student to release non-“directory information.” It is not
sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg’s procedures with regard to FERPA are available
from the Office of the Registrar.
Discrimination Complaints
For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas, contact the director of human
resources, ground floor, Memorial Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
Affirmative Action—for matters based on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin
Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental handicap
Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status
Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources
at Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Academic Information
Augsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students must be
educated intellectually, spiritually, and physically. To act effectively, human beings must have a
broad grasp of the world from which they have come as well as the world in which they live. By
providing courses in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, the general
education curriculum introduces students to the breadth and complexity of knowledge and
culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses are designed to acquaint students with the Christian
tradition, introduce them to other faith traditions, and encourage them to reflect upon the
importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation courses offer students
opportunities to develop skills for participation in exercise and sporting activities.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a
discipline and to prepare for a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular
activities supported by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College
education strives to educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Music, and the Bachelor of Science
degrees. Augsburg also offers the Master of Arts (in leadership, nursing, and education), the
Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science (in physician assistant studies), the
Master of Social Work, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees.
Academic Calendar
The Augsburg day program follows the semester calendar, with fall and spring semesters of
approximately 14 weeks. Full-time students normally take four course credits each semester.
The Day College calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), so that students can take a course on another campus
during the regular term.**
Weekend and Evening College (WEC) classes typically meet on alternate weekends and
the program follows a trimester calendar. Some classes may meet weekly on weekday
evenings. The fall trimester is held from early September through mid-December. Winter
trimester meets from January through late March. Spring classes are held from early April
through the end of June. There are seven to eight class sessions each trimester, and classes
meet on weekends for 3.5 to 4 hours. (Refer to the program schedule for weekday evening
meeting times.) Students may take from one to four classes each term.**
The Rochester campus operates on a trimester calendar. Classes are held on weekday
evenings and meet alternate weeks. Similar to Weekend and Evening College, Rochester’s fall
trimester begins in September, winter trimester begins in January, and spring trimester begins in
April. There are seven to eight class sessions each trimester with each class meeting for 3.5 to
4 hours. Students may take one to four classes each term.**
**See Registration under the Academic Policies and Procedures section and Calendars
under Academic Calendars
Courses and majors offered through Weekend and Evening College and on the Rochester
campus are the same as their Day College counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to
selected liberal arts courses and majors.
Augsburg offers two summer school sessions, plus two summer online options. Select
graduate-level courses may be made available in a separate summer term. The summer
session schedule is available in March of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a trimester calendar, except for physician assistant
studies. (See Graduate Programs Section.)
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud
of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate or the highest
degree in their field, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also
involved in a variety of professional and research activities that support their teaching. They are
actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to current
thought in many fields, but especially in teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus
activities. Every incoming student receives an adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act as
both mentors and models for students.
Library and Information Technology Services
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot
facility houses the library and information technology functions of the College as well as the
Gage Center for Student Success. In addition to its large collection of print volumes, e-books,
and e-journals, Lindell Library includes special collections and archives, a curriculum library, a
computer lab and student computing help desk, a library instruction classroom, and facilities for
media viewing and listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center and Sverdrup
Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides assistance in research and the use of
technology as well as spaces for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons multimedia
lab, students can create digital audio and visual projects.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases.
They have access to 23,000 e-journals, 17,000 e-books, and 190,000 print volumes within
Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, access to the library holdings of the seven
private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. In addition, Lindell Library has a large collection of
media resources. A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty with research
assistance and instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made for
access by students with physical limitation and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students
with relevant and timely access to information technology and training. Visit the Student
Technology website, www.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more on Information Technology at
Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh
desktop computers are available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab,
and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and 41
technology-enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in Lindell Library has 40 wireless
laptops available for use in the library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic
departments. A high-speed fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet online
services, printing, and to the internet and internet2. Network-ready student machines can
connect to the campus network from residence hall rooms or any building on campus using
WiFi. All of the AugNet online services and several of the registrar’s student services are
available securely on- and off-campus.
Academic Organization and Programs
Divisions and Departments
The College curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are grouped into three divisions for
administrative and instructional purposes:
Fine Arts and Humanities—American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, English,
History, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Theater Arts,
Women’s Studies, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences—Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics,
Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Professional Studies—Business Administration, Education, Health and Physical Education,
Nursing, Social Work.
Majors and Minors
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or
may cross academic disciplines. Some students decide on a major or majors before they enter
college; others explore a variety of disciplines before deciding.
The College requires students to declare a major upon completion of 12 course credits, and
earlier in some disciplines. Details of majors and minors are in the Departments and Programs
section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the bachelor of arts degree.
Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation; however, minors completed
prior to graduation will be listed on the transcript. Minors are not noted on the transcript if they
are completed after a bachelor’s degree has been awarded.
Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and approval of three advisers
from relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg College Academic Affairs
Committee (AAC). A student-designed major allows flexibility in selecting major courses. Any
student wishing to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with approval and
supporting letters from three faculty advisers, and obtain AAC approval of the program.
Students should seek AAC approval as early as possible so that any changes suggested by
AAC may be incorporated into the design without affecting the student’s proposed completion
date. The deadline for initial submission of the program design to AAC is the first term in which
the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the term before the
student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the student-designed major in concert with three faculty advisers from relevant
fields, who together constitute the Review Team. All advisers must sign the proposal cover
sheet and submit supporting letters of approval to AAC. Supporting letters should assess
both the student’s ability to complete the proposed major and the validity and value of the
proposed major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisers’ signatures and supporting letters represent their approval of the program, including
the capstone course, and their commitment to oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major program proposal that includes:
a. A statement of learning goals and objectives
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum of nine, no more than one of which is a lowerlevel language course, and at least five of which are upper division) and a discussion
of how the courses are related to the program goals. Indicate how the proposed
courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated with
a college major. Proposals must include research describing comparable programs
of study at a minimum of three other academic institutions. In addition, students
should consult with the Strommen Career and Internship Center for additional
information regarding career objectives. The proposal should provide information
showing how the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements (including graduation
skills) are to be fulfilled.
c. A description of the student-designed major capstone to be taken sometime during
the senior year. The student should devise the capstone in consultation with
advisers. It should require an integrative project/paper that draws together the
coursework up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at least
one of the advisers must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone
in his or her supporting letter, though approval of the student-designed major
program by all advisers presumes their approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the dean’s office.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the
program designed and still meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as stated in the
college catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with their advisers regularly throughout the
design and subsequent evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved student-designed
major may be made through the normal petition process to the Student Standing Committee
with adviser approval.
ACTC Majors—It is possible for full-time day students to complete other majors through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students who wish to complete a major or
minor offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major or Minor
Declaration Form to the Augsburg registrar’s office. This form must list all ACTC courses
required and be signed by the ACTC school adviser. Some majors may not be available or may
have a competitive application process with acceptance determined by the major department.
Weekend and Evening College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students
may not register for ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC
consortium agreements.
Other Study Programs
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available in
kindergarten-elementary, or K-6 license. A middle school endorsement is available in one of the
following: mathematics, science, communication arts/literature, social studies. A preprimary
endorsement (3- to 5-year-olds) is also available.
Licensure is also available in the following middle school/high school fields: life sciences,
chemistry, communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, physics, and social studies. This
license prepares people to teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking licensure in one of these
areas obtain an appropriate subject area major and complete secondary licensure coursework.
Specialist licenses are available in art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental music (K-12),
and physical education (K-12). The licenses prepare people to teach in grades K-12. Students
seeking licensure in one of these areas also obtain the appropriate subject area major and
complete the secondary licensure coursework. (See Department of Education and subject area
departments for more information.)
K-12 special education majors and licenses in emotional/behavioral disabilities and in
learning disabilities are also available. These majors and licenses are offered only through
Weekend and Evening College. Students seeking elementary licensure and special education
licensure have Education Department advisers.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure have advisers in their subject area major and in
the Education Department. It is very important that students work closely with their advisers
throughout their programs.
Certificate Programs
Augsburg offers undergraduate certificates through the Departments of Art and Business
Administration (see Departments and Programs section). Certificates are available to nondegree seeking students or students who are completing a degree from a different academic
department. A student may declare degree-seeking status after earning a certificate.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science,
pharmacy, or engineering can profit from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be
reviewed and the course of study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty adviser is
available in each field to assist students in their planning. Students who want to plan a preprofessional program should contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first year to
arrange for faculty advising.
Pre-Dentistry—These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the
School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota: ENL 111, 220; BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; CHM
115, 116, 351, 352; MAT 114 or 163 or 248; PHY 121, 122; PSY 105. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering—See Engineering in the Departments and Programs section.
Pre-Law—Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by
the Association of American Law Schools. Students may wish to take law-related courses to
help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance requirements will be satisfied with a record of solid
achievement coupled with an acceptable Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score.
Pre-Medicine—Majors in chemistry and biology are not required in order to apply to medical
schools, but many students with an interest in the health sciences choose to major in these
fields. The competitive candidate typically has substantially more training than the minimal
course requirements. At this time, most medical schools list as prerequisites courses which are
the equivalent of CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; BIO 151, 152, 253; MAT 145, 146 and PHY 121,
122. Many also require the equivalent of BIO 369 and MAT 163 or 248. Students should take
care to examine closely the requirements of each program to which they intend to apply.
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is scheduled to be substantially altered in
2015. A new section in social and behavioral sciences will be added and greater emphasis
placed on advanced topics in biology. Students planning to enter medical school in the fall of
2016 or later should work closely with health profession advisers to learn how the exam will
differ from the current format and what prerequisite coursework will be required by medical
schools at that time.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Physical Therapy—
Coursework in preparation for these programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the
Department of Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy—Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum requirements of the
College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115, 116, 351,
352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or 113; ENL 111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121, 122; and two
courses in behavioral sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary—A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different
majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended
preparation includes REL 100, 200; at least two semesters of history (Western civilization); one
or more courses in the history of philosophy; and Greek in the junior and/or senior year. The
Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning provides resources and support, including scholarship
opportunities, for students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine—To meet minimum requirements of the College of Veterinary
Medicine at the University of Minnesota, the following courses are required: ENL 111, 220; MAT
114 or 145; BIO 151, 152, 253, 355, 369, 476; CHM 115, 116 351, 352; PHY 121, 122.
Additional liberal arts courses are required. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a
passion for ideas can be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students
committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it
gives students the resources and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students
have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit and write for the Honors Review of
Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an Honors
House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a
challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or
attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses bring in professors from
several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors Program director, at
honors@augsburg.edu. Also see the Honors Program in the Departments and Programs
section.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several
programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)—Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to more than 2.5 million
volumes and media resources of the 14 libraries.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)—Full-time day students at Augsburg and
the St. Paul colleges and universities of Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas
may elect to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No
additional fee is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or
approved independent studies. Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses
taken through ACTC are considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency
requirement. The permanent record of courses for which an Augsburg student has crossregistered is kept in the Office of the Registrar at Augsburg College, not at the host ACTC
institution. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain new
perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other schools, or to undertake a specific course
or major not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students among
the campuses.
Weekend and Evening College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students
may not register for ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC
consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)—Augsburg, in cooperation
with 17 other colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Ecuador, New
Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs in the
International Programs and Metro-Urban Studies sections of Departments and Programs.)
McNally Smith College of Music—Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take
one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music (MSCM) providing that they meet
all MCSM requirements. This program is open to sophomores through seniors. There is no
additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their adviser to confirm if the
classes will count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course
be used as a substitute for any Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg–McNally
Smith exchange are considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency
requirement. The permanent record of courses which a student has registered for through the
exchange is kept in the Office of the Registrar at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force ROTC program
at the University of St. Thomas under the ACTC consortium agreement. Students are eligible to
compete for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. ROTC credits serve as electives at
Augsburg. For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar, or call the University of St.
Thomas at 651-962-6320 or 1-800-328-6819, x6320.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the
University of Minnesota under an agreement between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota,
and the program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information, contact
the Office of the Registrar.
Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty interested in education abroad,
which includes study, internships, service-learning, research, student teaching, and field study
abroad.
Services provided through the Augsburg Abroad office:
• Study abroad program selection advising
• Financial and academic advising for study abroad
• Registration and billing for study abroad
• Pre-departure and re-entry support (application, orientation, etc.)
• Faculty-led, short-term program coordination
About half of Augsburg undergraduate students study abroad at least once before
graduating. Students can study a variety of disciplines in a wide variety of countries. For
example, students have the opportunity to study gender issues in Mexico, study social change
in Central America, carry out business simulations in Norway and Germany, do student teaching
in Italy, intern with community organizations in Northern Ireland, do an internship in Namibia, do
ecological field study in Tanzania, take organic chemistry in New Zealand, and gain fluency in a
foreign language where it is widely spoken.
Students can choose from more than 300 programs in 90+ countries. Programs vary in
length from one week to a year abroad. In addition to the Augsburg Study Abroad programs
(Augsburg faculty-led short-term, Center for Global Education, exchange and HECUA
programs), students can choose from affiliated program providers.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on Augsburg Abroadapproved study abroad programs. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements
including major, minor, language, Liberal Arts Foundation, lifetime activity, and internship
requirements. This is determined prior to departure when students fill out the required Course
Approval Form that is signed by faculty adviser(s), and appropriate staff and faculty approving
courses.
Semester and Summer Programs
• Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior year will meet the Augsburg
residency requirement.
• Students must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
• Students must take courses graded A-F while abroad.
• Grades received on affiliated and non-Augsburg programs are reported as transfer credit on
the transcript, and thus are not figured into the GPA.
• A C-equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Students must register for all courses required by the short-term program. Credit values may
vary, so confirm the specific program credit load with the Augsburg Abroad Office. Any courses
removed by the student without Augsburg Abroad permission prior to the start of the program
will be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no work was completed in these reinstated
courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
Overload Fee Exemption for faculty-led January and Spring Weekend and Evening College
(WEC) programs: January and spring WEC faculty-led programs are placed within the spring
semester. However, full-time day students will not be billed an overload fee if an additional 4.0
or 4.5 credits are taken in the regular spring term. A student taking minimal credits in the spring
can use the January or Spring WEC faculty-led short-term program as a spring term course in
order to be considered part-time or full-time.
Crossover Policy Exemption—The crossover policy does not apply to study abroad students.
WEC students who do a study abroad program placed in the day program do not count that as
their crossover course. The same policy exemption is valid for day students doing a study
abroad program scheduled in a WEC term.
Eligibility
Following are Augsburg College’s requirements for study abroad:
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Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Individual programs may require a higher
average. Students with lower averages should consult with Augsburg Abroad
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you study abroad. Short-term, faculty-led
programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student receives approval from the
faculty-leader.
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Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off
campus.
• No academic or disciplinary probation. Students placed on academic or disciplinary
probation after admittance to study abroad may be withdrawn from the program. The
student is responsible for all non-recoverable program costs incurred.
• No outstanding balances on student account
Note: Students applying to faculty-led programs who meet the above criteria are accepted to
these programs on a first applied, first accepted basis. Space is limited, so early application is
important.
Application Process
In order to study abroad students should follow the P-A-C-K steps:
• Profile: Create an online profile by clicking “Get Started” on the Augsburg Abroad website at
www.augsburg.edu/augsburgabroad.
• Advising: Attend an advising meeting--held daily in the Augsburg Abroad office or by
appointment
• Choose: Choose from more than 300+ Augsburg and affiliate programs in more than 90
countries. An advanced online search tool help students find programs based on location,
academic needs, and personal interests. Applying online is easy—click "Apply Now" and follow
the simple steps.
• Key Dates: Keep track of application deadlines.
Application Deadlines:
September 30 Spring semester study abroad and winter-break faculty-led programs
November 1 Spring-break faculty-led programs
February 1
Spring WEC term and Summer Session faculty-led programs
March 1
Fall semester and non-faculty-led summer study abroad programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility
requirements set by program providers. Students should start planning in their first year for
study abroad to be sure to do appropriate research and meet all deadlines.
ACCESS/CLASS Abroad
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes
toward disability and levels of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The
Americans with Disabilities Act mandates equal access to university-sponsored programs and
services to students with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can present
unique challenges in international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and
institutions is that reasonable accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and
culture, there may be different ways to define accessibility and different expectations in terms of
accommodations that can or should be made. Students are encouraged to work closely with
Augsburg Abroad/CLASS/ACCESS.
Students are responsible for requesting accommodations abroad within a reasonable time
frame prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection. Augsburg Abroad will work
closely with the student, CLASS, and /or ACCESS offices to determine needs and make
appropriate and possible accommodations abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of semester study abroad is comprised of program fees that generally include
tuition, housing, international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and study abroad fees.
Airfare, personal expenses, books, and other expenses are not included in the price of semester
programs. Program costs vary; Augsburg College pays the program provider on the student’s
behalf and then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access their
financial aid for study abroad. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition when
studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, loans, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg
can use that entire package to cover their study abroad program costs. Students receiving
Augsburg institutionally-funded aid (e.g., President’s, Regents’, Legacy, Promise, and other
Augsburg scholarships, and tuition remission benefit) may use their scholarships to study
abroad multiple times on Augsburg programs (see below in Study Abroad Program section).
However, institutionally-funded aid may be used only once toward study abroad costs on an
affiliate program. Cost estimates for the time abroad are drawn up to assist the student in
planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to students studying abroad. Additional
scholarships are available for semester and academic year programs.
The cost of short-term faculty-led programs is typically comprised of tuition (for summer
programs), meals, airfare, ground transportation, and interpretation/translation services. These
costs are on top of any semester/year tuition charges. Some scholarships are available, but are
limited for short-term programs. Students often apply loans to fund the additional cost of
education travel.
Students are required to notify Augsburg Abroad immediately if they choose not to continue
with their study abroad experience. At the moment of notification, non-recoverable costs and a
cancellation fee will be assessed and charged to the student account. Depending on the time of
notification of withdrawal, students may owe nothing; or they may owe the study abroad fee, the
deposit, or some or all of the program fee. Students are also subject to the cancellation and
refund policies of Augsburg Abroad and their program provider.
Augsburg Study Abroad Programs
Augsburg Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Faculty-led winter break, spring break, and summer programs offer opportunities to intensively
study on a course abroad with an Augsburg professor and other Augsburg students. Program
length varies from nine days to five weeks. Programs change annually. Scholarships are
available for some programs.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural
educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that
personal and systemic change takes place leading to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Cuba, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with other students
in a community house, spending several days in a rural setting, and living several weeks with
host families. In the Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on two-week
seminars—from Mexico to Central America, and from Namibia to South Africa. The cost of
these programs is equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for one semester on campus, plus
airfare. Scholarships are available for Augsburg students.
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientially-based intensive semester of study and travel designed to
introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, US-Mexico relations, and the context
in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve Spanish
language skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills. Students will learn about
key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the
interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn
firsthand from diverse women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as
business leaders, religious leaders, and feminist activists and scholars, government
representatives, politicians, and political activists. Spanish courses range from beginning to
advanced, including courses for bilingual students. The program includes rural travel within
Mexico and four-to-five-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in the Augsburg study center
for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks, although semesterlong homestays are available for Spanish majors and others upon request. Students may meet
several AugCore requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following four
concentrations: business, religion, Spanish, and women’s studies.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives
(Namibia)—Fall or spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building, globalization, and decolonizing
the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies in southern Africa. Namibia won its
independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa
had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal
with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by
today’s world—rapid globalization as well as under- and unequal development. Decolonizing the
mind is a long-term project. Credit is available in history, religion, political science, and
interdisciplinary studies. Internships are also available in several disciplines.
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement
(Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua)—Fall or spring
This is an intensive semester of study and regional travel designed to introduce students to
the key issues facing Central Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles
of the people of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as study approaches toward
social and economic development. Course credit may be earned in Spanish, religion, history,
women’s studies, and political science. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the
next four weeks in El Salvador, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Students live with local
host families for nine weeks. Prerequisites: one course in college-level Spanish or its equivalent.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and
globalization. It is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking
populations in the United States. as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an
internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that
are organizing for positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class,
gender, sexuality, economics, and the environment. Credit is available in Spanish, history,
women’s studies, political science, and religion. Students spend most of the semester living in
Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor of Social
Work degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work
professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential
learning focused on social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language study and social
work courses. Social work field is also available for qualified students. Students live with
Mexican host families for six weeks.
International Exchange Partner Programs
The Office of International Programs offers a broad range of semester and academic year
exchange programs in China, Finland, Germany, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose
from several options in diverse disciplines. All coursework is in English. Travel scholarships are
available for these programs. For further information on these programs and scholarships
contact Augsburg Abroad.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester programs in
Ecuador, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. All HECUA programs
explore civic engagement, community, and social change, and emphasize internships and field
study.
For more information on international HECUA programs, see the International Programs and
Metro-Urban Studies sections of Departments and Programs).
Community Internships in Latin America (Ecuador)—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to combine
intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the community
development process. A home-stay and a hands-on internship develop Spanish and other skills.
The program addresses globalization, the environment, oil politics, and other local and
international issues.
New Zealand Culture and the Environment: A Shared Future—Fall
Based in Auckland, this new program examines how social and environmental factors shape
political and ecological dimensions of identity and culture, and how New Zealanders from many
different backgrounds are envisioning and creating a shared future. A number of topics explored
during the semester include the history of colonization, the treaty and the truth and reconciliation
process that shape contemporary life, Maori protest and social movements, key strategies used
to address sustainability, and many more economic and environmental issues.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical,
political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the
progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with
organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict
transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at
the University of Ulster in Coleraine.
SUST: Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (Norway)—Fall and Spring
A quarter of Oslo’s residents are not ethnic Norwegians. Students investigate changing
Northern Europe using Norway’s welfare state and Scandinavian national identity as case
studies. Coursework and an internship provide unique perspectives on how the Norwegian
social democracy and Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the challenges posed
by immigration and cultural and ethnic diversity. Students choose an independent study project
or Norwegian language courses.
MUST: Poverty, Inequality and Social Change —Fall or Spring
This semester-length Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST) program delves into the root
causes of increasing levels of poverty and inequality in the United States. To understand these
issues, the program focuses on the economy, housing systems, education, welfare, government
policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class segregation, and institutional discrimination.
City Arts—Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the role of art and the artist in working for social justice, and an
exploration of the relationship between art, culture, and identity. Students meet Twin Cities
artists, activists, private and public arts funders, and politicians, and engage in a thorough
examination of the role of art in advocating for social change.
Environmental Sustainability: Science, Public Policy, and Community Action—Fall
Ecosystem degradation and rehabilitation, the social and economic underpinnings of conflict
over environmental change, and public policy and community-based strategies to achieve
sustainability. Uses social, economic, and environmental sustainability to address themes like
the links between rural and urban concerns and the way local decisions relate to regional and
global trends. Students gain first-hand experience learning from community organizers,
government planners, and business leaders who are rising to the challenges of creating a more
sustainable world.
Writing for Social Change—Fall
Writing for Social Change prepares students to be better readers, writers, and actors in our
society by looking at the role of literature and literary production in creating social
transformation. As one theme of the program, students focus on “voice” and the idea of claiming
voice as a means of empowerment, while they simultaneously develop writing craft and critical
reading skills. The program offers a balance of creative writing workshops (in fiction, poetry, and
creative nonfiction) and critical reading/reflection sessions.
Clair and Gladys Strommen Career and Internship Center
The Strommen Career and Internship Center is a comprehensive resource center
emphasizing the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career
development, and the exploration of vocation throughout their college years. The integration of
“knowing and doing” adds breadth and depth to the curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic and career decisions. The underlying assumption is that a liberal arts
education is an effective preparation for life, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Career Services
Career Services provides opportunities, programs, and career counseling to help students
discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests; explore career paths; and grapple with
questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This process is viewed as an important
part of a student’s development while attending college. To aid in this process, professional
career staff provide career assessments and individualized career planning and coaching. Staff
also assist students with choosing majors, planning for internships, preparing for internship and
job searches, and making connections to community, business, and alumni resources.
Internships
Academic Credit
An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience
where a student focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to
the experience. An academic internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the student wishes to earn the internship credit. A learning
agreement plan, negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the
academic-related objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students
do internships in nonprofits, small and large businesses, government agencies, museums, arts
organizations, and schools and churches.
Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during a day program
semester, Weekend and Evening College trimester, or summer sessions. Interdisciplinary (INS)
internships are also available. For extension of an internship beyond one term, see Evaluation
and Grading. Internships can be registered for 1 course credit or .5 credit. One course credit
involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 10 hours per week or 140 total hours.
Internships for .5 credit require a minimum of 80 total hours. A maximum of four courses of
internship may count toward the total courses required for the degree. Internships completed off
campus for credit will automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Non-Credit and Transcript Notation
Not-for-credit internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered
for a zero-credit transcript notation (GST009). The goal is for students to apply theory to
practice in a work setting and reflect on the experience. Work opportunities typically are part
time during the academic year and/or full time during summer, and can begin and end anytime.
Students set learning goals and evaluate their experience. The director of the Strommen Career
and Internship Center supervises non-credit internships and transcript notation work
experiences. Internships not for credit and transcript notations may be used to fulfill the
Augsburg Experience graduation requirement by completing a Work-Connections reflection
process.
Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-Learning Program provides students with opportunities to
understand and respond to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and
civic engagement activities. A key component of community service-learning is reflection on and
analysis of community issues in order to promote personal and educational growth and civic
responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the city,
Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about
pertinent and related community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach
employs reciprocal learning between students and their community. Service-learning
components are embedded in most academic disciplines.
Examples of community service-learning sites include homeless shelters, cultural and
environmental organizations, tutoring programs, and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger community by
using food as a tool to nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through
service-learning. To accomplish these goals, three separate programs exist:
Food to Share—Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated, and
served by student volunteers to neighborhood partners, including homeless shelters, youth and
senior programs, and others.
Food to Grow—On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community
garden composed of 70 individual plots where community and campus members can grow their
own food. The garden staff also hosts classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth
learn to grow and cook healthy food.
Food to Buy—A farmer’s market and CSA delivery is available weekly at Augsburg College and
the Brian Coyle Community Center in order to increase access to healthy foods. Surplus
produce from the market and CSA shares are donated to the Campus Kitchen meal delivery
program.
Bonner Leader Program
In November 2008 Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leader program,
funded through the national Bonner Foundation. Through the Bonner program at Augsburg,
students develop deep community relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy
throughout their four years at Augsburg. Those selected to be a part of the Augsburg College
Bonner Leaders were largely first-year students, with diverse ethnic and geographical
backgrounds and unique experience with community-leadership roles. Through service
placements with partner nonprofit community organizations, students worked an average of 200
hours over the course of the academic year in placements supporting ELL classrooms, running
an employment education computer lab, helping coordinate a low-income housing program,
providing community health outreach, and working with a financial literacy program. Beyond
their work-study service, students participated in at least 100 volunteer hours with various
community initiatives and civic engagement projects on campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leader program, students engaged in monthly
guided reflections and leadership development training. The Augsburg Bonner Community
Leader program is a successful campus model to build on the College’s culture of community
and civic engagement and bring together existing community service programs to take the
College community to the next level of deepening knowledge, reflection, and authenticity of civic
engagement in the community.
Augsburg Reads
The Augsburg Reads program is a federally-funded literacy and tutoring program focused
on elementary student achievement. Augsburg Reads pairs college students with community
organizations in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood that are focused on student achievement
through after-school programs.
Graduate Programs
Augsburg College offers seven graduate degree programs: Master of Arts in Education,
Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of
Business Administration, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Social
Work. Consult the Augsburg Graduate Studies catalog for complete information.
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) offers initial licensure coursework at the graduate
level in elementary education, secondary education, and special education—E/BD and LD. The
MAE also offers the preprimary specialty and the K-12 Reading Teacher endorsement. Students
are able to take up to six licensure courses at the graduate level and complete their licensure
programs with a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. Students can then
apply their graduate level licensure courses to complete a master’s degree program. Students
will complete their master’s degree through a combination of Master of Arts in Leadership
coursework and graduate level education coursework.
Licensed teachers also can pursue special education (E/BD and/or LD), as well as the K-12
Reading Licensure Endorsement and the preprimary endorsement at the graduate level. The
program is available through the Weekend and Evening College schedule, and the admissions
process begins with the Office of Admissions. For further information about the programs,
contact the Education Department or the admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is based on a liberal arts approach to leadership
studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical
approaches to situations, issues, and problems relevant to organizational leaders. Augsburg’s
program recognizes that today’s leaders need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide them with
a more comprehensive understanding of their world. Designed for working adults, the program
offers courses primarily on alternate Saturdays (Note: A five-year program is available to
Augsburg undergraduate accounting majors that would qualify them for CPA certification and
fulfill requirements for a BA in accounting and an MA in leadership. See the Department of
Business Administration, accounting major section of the catalog for further information.)
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and
transcultural community health nursing practice across care settings, with emphasis on
addressing health inequities among diverse populations. The program is offered within the
context of a Christian liberal arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national
certification in Advanced Community Health Nursing, or Advanced Nursing Administration
through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and/or Advanced Certification in
Transcultural Nursing through the Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS). Classes meet on a
flexible schedule (every other week or once per month) that includes weekdays, weekday
evenings, and Saturdays. Web-enhanced teaching is used for all classes. Practicums include
optional short-term study abroad experiences. Students may choose to study in Mexico;
Guatemala; Namibia; Pine Ridge, S.Dak.; and/or Europe. The Master of Arts in Nursing
program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance with
its accreditation standards and procedures.
Streamlined entry into the Master of Arts in Nursing—Students with an ADN and a
bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing can enter the Master of Arts in Nursing program
as a “bridge student.” This process requires acceptance to the MA in Nursing program and
completion of three courses in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program.
Students in good standing in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program can enter the
MA in nursing through an “expedited” process. After provisional acceptance to the MA in
Nursing program while still a student in the undergraduate program, students can take three
designated courses in the Master of Arts in Nursing, which will be applied to the MA at
Augsburg upon successful completion of the undergraduate nursing degree.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed for registered nurses (RNs)
who currently hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to advance their practice within
diverse communities and complex institutions. The program prepares nurses for advanced
transcultural nursing in community life, integrating holistic practice modalities that uphold and
improve human potential across care settings and care systems. The emphasis is on nursing
leadership and system level changes that decrease health inequities and improve health
outcomes of persons underserved by the current health system. Short-term study abroad and
away opportunities are woven throughout the curriculum, and students are encouraged to take
advantage of these opportunities.
The DNP program is structured in a cohort model. Students are admitted to the program
during the spring, and classes begin in the fall term. Classes meet face-to-face one day per
month and three times during a term. Seminars are scheduled for the mornings following
classes. Video conferencing between Minneapolis and Rochester is used for most classes and
seminars. The program is structured to be completed in 32 months of part-time study---five
semester credit hours per term.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to give students mastery of
the skills and knowledge necessary to advance in their careers and accept roles of greater
responsibility in an organization. Meeting primarily one evening per week, this challenging
program is designed to be completed in 23 months. Organized in cohort format, the program
encourages learning in a collaborative small-group environment and features a high level of
interaction and attention from the faculty. The program focuses on giving students the ability to
think critically and effectively manage in complex environments. An intensive management
consulting course allows students to apply theory and classroom learning to an actual business
or organizational environment. Local businesses and organizations provide a laboratory for
students as they complete comprehensive projects in various disciplines and functions.
The core program can be enhanced through participation in a number of concentrations
including finance, health care management, international business, social entrepreneurship, and
marketing management.
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA) is designed for students
interested in careers as health care providers. The mission of the program is based on a
foundation of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of, and is oriented toward
providing care to, underserved populations. Students are well educated in current medical
theory and practice in primary care medicine. All physician assistants must have a supervising
physician in order to practice. The program is three years long with classes held Monday
through Friday during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, prepares
students for entering advanced social work practice. The program builds on the liberal arts base
of the College and supports the College’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the
world.
There are two concentrations: multicultural clinical practice (MCCP) or program
development, policy, and administration (PDPA). Students choose one of the two
concentrations for their program focus. The curriculum emphasizes work with diverse and
oppressed groups, social justice, leadership for social change, and a holistic, strengths-based,
problem-solving framework. Graduate social work classes meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons.
The multicultural clinical practice concentration prepares students to work with diverse
peoples across the full range of contemporary clinical social work practice settings. The
program development, policy, and administration concentration prepares students to actively
seek equality and justice for clients within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing
energy toward changing policies that obscure and oppress people.
Two dual degrees are also available: a Master of Social Work/Master of Arts in Theology
degree (MSW/MA, Theology) and a Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration
degree (MSW/MBA). The MSW/MA dual degree is offered in collaboration with Luther
Seminary. It is designed to meet the educational interests of people planning to serve the
spiritual and social needs of families, individuals, and communities. The MSW/MBA dual degree
is offered in collaboration with the Augsburg MBA program. It provides students with the skills
and expertise necessary to build well managed and financially sound organizations that serve
diverse communities, both locally and globally.
Other Programs
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults
with lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally,
professionally, and spiritually in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The program strives
to meet the needs of the community by offering credit and noncredit programs consistent with
the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative
departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations have included
the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing, Religion, Social Work, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including Minneapolis and St.
Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional
Office of the College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred Joel
bequest for Canadian studies. The program supports special events and conferences as well as
student internships and faculty activity in Canadian studies. The goals of the program include
community involvement, increased awareness of the importance of Canadian/US relations, and
provision of opportunities to learn directly from Canadians through visits and exchanges.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn credit, and all registered courses
will be reflected on a student’s AugNet Records and Registration page. Day students are
required to meet with their faculty adviser prior to registration for the fall and spring terms.
Weekend and evening students are not required to meet with a faculty adviser, but it is strongly
encouraged. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their registrations.
Web registration through AugNet is the primary method of registration, although the
Enrollment Center is available to process registration forms. Please reference the academic
calendar for the schedule of open registration dates.
Students who encounter a prerequisite issue when trying to register for a course through
AugNet should come to the Enrollment Center for assistance.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed at the
Enrollment Center:
• THP courses (Theater practicum courses)
• 100-level MUP courses (Variable-credit music lessons)
• Student Teaching (Education Department approval required)
• Independent Study and Directed Study (Separate form available at the Enrollment
Center;
instructor and department chair signatures required)
• Internships (Registration form available at the Strommen Center or Enrollment
Center;
instructor and director of Strommen Career and Internship Center signatures
required)
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester. Students
registered for three or more course credits in a semester are classified as full-time students.
Students registered for two course credits are classified as half-time students.
To register for more than 4.5 course credits, students must contact the Enrollment Center to
petition the Committee on Student Standing unless the following apply: Students with a
cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total of 5.0 course credits without
petitioning; students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of
5.5 course credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be done in person at the
Enrollment Center. (Note: There is an additional tuition charge for course loads over 4.5 course
credits. This includes combining the credit load from both the day and WEC programs. Spring
day term will include winter WEC and spring WEC.) Auditing classes over the 4.5 overload limit
will also incur a tuition charge.
Official academic calendars for all programs are available on the registrar’s webpage.
The last day to initially register for courses in the day program (semesters) is the Friday
before the term begins. After initial registration, day students may add individual classes to their
current schedule or withdraw without notation through day 10 of the term. The signature of the
instructor is required to add a class after the fifth day. From day 11 through day 20, students
may still petition the Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class. There is a
fee for this petition. Day 20 is the last day to petition for adding a class.
Students registered for day program Time 1/Time 2 (T1/T2) courses that meet only part of
the term may add or withdraw without notation through the fifth school day after the start of the
course. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the fourth week of
T1/T2 classes. Specific dates for each term are listed under “Academic Calendars” at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar. .
Weekend and Evening College and Rochester program students typically register for one or
two course credits each trimester. Maximum credit load is 4.0 credits. Students registered for at
least two course credits in one term are considered full-time for that term. Students registered
for one course credit are considered half-time for the term.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Weekend and Evening College program
(WEC) is the last business day before the term begins. After initial registration, WEC students
may add individual classes to their current schedule or withdraw without notation through Friday
after the first class weekend. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after the
class meets. Students may petition the Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a
class through the Thursday prior to the second class weekend. There is a fee for this petition.
The last day to petition to add a class is the Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
Students registered for Weekend and Evening College T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw
without notation through the Friday after the first weekend class meeting. Changing grade
option or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the Tuesday after the second weekend class
meeting.
The last day to initially register for courses on the Rochester campus is the last business
day before the term begins. After initial registration, Rochester students may add individual
classes to their current schedule and/or withdraw without notation through Monday after the first
week of classes. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after a class meets
and it must be processed through the Enrollment Center. Students may petition the Committee
on Student Standing for permission to add a class through the Friday prior to the second week
of classes. There is a fee for this petition. The last date to petition to add a class is the Friday
before the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation through
the Monday after the first week of the class. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is
allowed through the Monday after the second week of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer Session. Late course registrations may be subject to
additional late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also available online and should be checked to verify the
correct meeting times and room assignment. As some courses are offered only in alternate
years, students should also consult with departmental advisers when planning their academic
program.
Summer session and graduate program courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and help with registration on other campuses are
available from these offices:
Office of the Registrar—612-330-1036
Academic Advising—612-330-1025
Rochester Program—507-288-2886
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student is admitted to a “home program,” either the day,
Weekend and Evening College, or Rochester Program. It is expected that students will
complete most degree requirements through their home program. However, full-time students
may register for up to 1.0 credit per term outside their home program. Enrollment will be based
on class availability.
Tuition will be charged at the rate of their home program for courses registered outside their
home program. The rate will be based on the maximum credit load they are carrying on any
calendar date over the span of the two terms. For example, a day program student taking 2.0
credits in the day program, and 1.0 credit in the WEC program, will be considered full-time and
will be charged the full-time day program tuition rate. A WEC student taking 2.0 credits in the
WEC program, and 1.0 credit in the day program, will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking more than 4.5 credits will pay the day part-time rate for any credits over
4.5 in their combined day/WEC load (Spring day term will include both winter WEC and spring
WEC). The maximum number of credits that may be included in the day full-time tuition rate for
students who cross-register is 4.5.
Students have registration priority in their home programs. Crossover registration dates are
published on the registrar’s office webpage. Crossover registration is not available online.
The WEC and Rochester programs are not part of the ACTC (Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC/Rochester students may NOT cross over to attend
ACTC courses.
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate
program before taking graduate level courses from that program. (An exception is made for
approved courses in the Department of Nursing and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.)
Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for those
courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate level program wishing to take an
undergraduate course will pay the rate of the program in which the course is offered (Day,
WEC, or Rochester).
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by filling out a Change of Program form
available at the Enrollment Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are
limited to one each academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the
term begins. Students registered in spring day may not do a change of program into spring
WEC.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will
result in a failing grade on their official academic record. Cancellation of courses or withdrawal
from College must be completed in the Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the College form
may be obtained at the Enrollment Center or downloaded from the registrar’s webpage. The last
day to file for withdrawal from the College is the last day of classes prior to finals week.
Withdrawal from college and any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the
date the Withdrawal from College form is returned to the registrar’s office. Students must be readmitted to the College when they are ready to resume their studies. The Application for
Readmission form is available from the Enrollment Center or can be downloaded from the
registrar’s webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the registrar’s office informed of their current mailing
address.
Leave of Absence
Students following the day calendar (semester) may apply to take a leave of absence for
one term. The leave of absence allows continued access to e-mail and AugNet Records and
Registration. If a student on a leave of absence does not register for the subsequent semester,
the student’s file will be deactivated and the student will need to submit an Application for
Readmission form in order to re-enroll. The leave of absence program is not available to day
students who withdraw from all courses in a term.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are
called to active duty as military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall
include a 100 percent refund of tuition and fees upon verification of call to active duty. Students
must provide a copy of their orders to the registrar.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the registrar will place a W
for the course(s) along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active
duty. This is to assist the student with any financial aid complications that may arise and also
indicate that the withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty
and have substantially completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework
completed, or to work out an “incomplete” agreement. Students who are able to complete some
of their courses would have their refund adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the registrar and/or the dean’s
office as soon as possible so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies.
Typically, the committee considers requests for:
•
Minor exceptions to academic requirements and/or approval of transfer course
substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or
grade
option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration deadlines will require a $50 petition
fee attached to the petition. This fee is nonrefundable regardless of the outcome of the petition.
Petitions involving adding or dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must
be submitted within six months of the published registration deadlines for the term involved.
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student account holds must be cleared
before submitting the petition. Students who are allowed to add a course by petition after the
published registration deadline will incur a $150 late registration fee per course.
In addition, the committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic probation
or dismissal from the College on academic grounds. The committee also hears appeals from
students who have been dismissed for academic reasons.
The committee reviews student requests for readmission to the College after dismissal or
returning after leaving while on probation, or students readmitting to the College immediately
after a term in which they withdrew from College.
The committee typically meets every other week throughout the school year (SeptemberApril), and once a month during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the Enrollment Center or download from the registrar’s
webpage, www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness or family
emergency. Have your adviser, instructor, or department chair sign and add comments
concerning your request. Petitions without comments from faculty will be returned for
completion. Note: If petitioning for a change in registration, submit a drop/add form signed by
both the instructor and student.
Step 3: Return the completed petition form to the Office of the Registrar/Enrollment Center; if
applicable, include a signed drop/add form and $50 check.
Step 4: Confirmation of the committee’s decision will be e-mailed to the student via his or her
Augsburg e-mail account.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they
matriculated at Augsburg. Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of
any of the catalogs in effect during their years of enrollment. However, students who are
readmitted after more than six years away from the College must complete the departmental
major requirements of the most current catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the
catalogs in effect during their subsequent years of continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students who graduated from Augsburg and are returning to complete an additional major
will not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original degree awarded.
(BA, BM, BS) Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to
earn multiple degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For
example, a student cannot earn both a BA in computer science and a BS in computer science,
but may earn a BS in computer science and a BA in computational philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Office of the Registrar and is based on
a student’s official transcript. College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at
regionally accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or better. Liberal arts courses are defined
as courses similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg. Augsburg does not
grant transfer credit for developmental-remedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or
continuing education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD, or below do not transfer to
Augsburg College. Competency credits and exam credits issued by another institution may and
will be evaluated on an individual basis. The registrar’s office evaluates coursework for credit
and for applicability toward Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements. Academic departments
are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor.
The College requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at
Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of the catalog.)
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather than semester or quarter hours.
Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Transfer
credits that have been reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to
Augsburg course credits by dividing by four or six, respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from two-year colleges. Students may transfer a
maximum of 64 semester credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges. Once a student
reaches this credit limit, no additional credits will transfer from two-year institutions toward the
minimum number of course credits required for a bachelor’s degree. However, courses taken
beyond the credit limit can be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript.
Grades and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not
included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty advisers and the Office of the Registrar before
taking courses at other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and
residency requirements. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of the catalog.)
MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) with a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements and will
reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300). Students will be granted
credit for transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer program, the MnTC
must be completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC and a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements, will
reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300), and will waive one of two
Lifetime Fitness requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded
C– or better. Transfer courses that equate to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry
level math, and modern language must have a grade of C or better in order for credit to be
granted. To qualify for this transfer program, the AA degree and MnTC must be completed prior
to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some
Augsburg majors. Students are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major department
to discuss major requirements. Courses with C– grades or below will not be accepted as
prerequisites or for application to majors.
Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes
required. Check with the Office of Admissions and consult the Departments and Programs
section of this catalog.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13 or more course credits accepted in transfer are
considered Advanced Transfer Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for
advanced transfer students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation instead of REL 100 and
REL 200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entry-level Critical Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for
Advanced Transfer Students.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and
will not be granted for courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Office of the Registrar for
transfer credit evaluation. A military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the
American Council on Education (ACE) for training and courses completed in the US Armed
Services. Augsburg will review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit
recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit guidelines.
Army records maintained by AARTS: http://aarts.army.mil
Navy and Marine Corps records maintained by SMART: https://smart.navy.mil
Coast Guard records maintained by US Coast Guard Institute:
www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp
Air Force records: Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally
accredited institutions. Students should submit official transcripts from these schools during the
admission process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the
student. Each student is required to apply for graduation at the end of his or her junior
year to confirm remaining graduation requirements. Application forms are available at the
Enrollment Center or on the registrar’s webpage. Faculty advisers, the Academic Advising staff,
department chairs, and the registrar’s staff are available for counsel and assistance in program
planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact
the Office of the Registrar about specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the
equivalent of a major. See Special Students section (Second Degree).
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Office of the
Registrar in order for the degree to be conferred. (There may be no incompletes or open
courses on the academic record.)
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the
Augsburg Core Curriculum, a minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and
residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits—No more than these maximums may be applied
toward the 32 total course credits required: two course credits by independent/directed study;
four course credits of internship; and six course credits with a grade of Pass (P). To graduate
with Latin honors, students may take no more than two elective P/N graded course credits.
Each department sets its own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be
applied toward the major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than
two course credits with P grades toward a major and no more than one course credit with a P
grade toward a minor. The Department of Education is an example of a department that allows
students to apply more than two course credits with P grades within the major program (two in
major field courses plus student teaching).
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental
headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum—Requirements for the Augsburg Core
Curriculum are listed in the next section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of
2.00. Additionally, all majors and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in
coursework for the major or minor. Some majors, licensure, and certificate programs require a
higher grade point average or a minimum grade in each course. See the departmental section
for details about the grade and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 8.0 course credits must be completed through Augsburg
College. Additionally, no fewer than 6.0 of the last 8.0 course credits must be completed at
Augsburg or within an approved exchange program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg
Abroad). Transfer courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) credits are counted
against the residency requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer
work and APL credits prior to reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum
number of courses that are required in residence within the major or minor. Consult the catalog
description of the major/minor or the chair of the department for further information.
The Augsburg Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: core curriculum (or
general education requirements), major requirements, and electives. Some students may need
to complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in college-level classes. The general
education requirements, known as the Augsburg Core Curriculum, include signature courses
and experiences, a liberal arts foundation, and skills development.
Entry Level Placement Tests
Critical Thinking, Math, Writing, English, and language placement for Augsburg language
courses
Core Skills
Effective Writing
Modern Language
Lifetime Fitness
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I and II
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Graduation Skills
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Speaking
Writing
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens through their engagement in a curriculum that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and
professional skills;
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Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for
meaning;
• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place
of leadership and service in a diverse world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Skills Requirements
Skills Requirements
Entry Level Placement Tests
There are entry level skills assessments in:
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Writing
Placement in French, German, or Spanish
English Language Learners
Placement in writing, math, and critical thinking courses is determined by assessments.
These assessments are a prerequisite for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course
requirements.
First-year students who begin at Augsburg in the fall of 2012 or later must complete all
required developmental/entry-level courses by the end of their fourth term. Transfer students
who begin at Augsburg in the fall of 2012 or later must complete all required
developmental/entry-evel courses by the end of their third term. The developmental courses
subject to this policy are:
• GST 100
• ENL 101
• ENL 111 / HON 111 / ENL 112
• ENL 217 / 218
• MAT 103 / 105
Critical Thinking Assessment and Requirement
Students identified as needing the entry-level critical thinking skill component, based on
review of their past academic work, are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of
2.0 or better.
Mathematics Assessment and Requirement
All students are required to have their math placement group (MPG) determined. In some
cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may have
their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. All other students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. Students are required to take
the Math Placement Exam before registering for the first term. Practice questions and other
information are available from Academic Advising. Students may retake the Math Placement
Exam once during their first term of enrollment.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses
or advised on preparation for retaking the Math Placement Exam. Students in MPG 1 must take
MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a
student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must
achieve Math Placement Group (MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses
require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as a prerequisite.
Writing Assessment and Requirement
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate
writing class. In some cases, students who have transferred an equivalent English composition
course from another college or Advanced Placement English Language and Composition with a
score of 4 or 5 may have their placement determined by the registrar’s office. All other students
must take the Writing Placement Test, which is administered by Academic Advising.
Based on the writing sample, students are placed into the appropriate writing course. All
students are required to complete Effective Writing (or Advanced Effective Writing or Honors
Effective Writing). Students who need to develop competence in composition skills—such as
stating and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and
sentences—are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) before taking Effective
Writing. These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or
higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111/112/HON 111).
Modern Language Assessment
Students with proficiency or experience in French, German, or Spanish will complete an
assessment to determine placement in Augsburg’s modern language courses. This
assessment determines the appropriate starting point for satisfying the modern language
requirement. This online assessment is administered by Academic Advising. Assessment to
determine placement in other languages taught at Augsburg is administered by faculty
representing the specific language.
English Language Learners Assessment and Requirement
Students whose primary language is other than English will complete an assessment to
determine English comprehension and preparedness for classes taught in English. This
assessment is administered by Academic Advising. Students whose first language is not
English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners (ELL)
placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement by taking ENL 217/218. The requirement is
satisfied by successfully completing the ELL course(s) and achieving a score above the
minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL requirement fulfill the
Modern Language Core Skill requirement.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or ENL 112 Advanced Effective Writing or HON 111 Honors
Effective Writing with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, or an equivalent transfer course is required.
Attendance at the first day of class is required.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern language, completion of a twocourse sequence in the same language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is
required. For a language previously studied, placement into the 211 level or successful
completion (minimum grade of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement. Placement
into French, German, and Spanish courses is based on assessment results from an online
Brigham Young University evaluation tool. Students proficient in other modern languages may
seek a placement evaluation through faculty fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or
other ACTC schools. Availability of assessment in all languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not grant course credit. Students may
audit, but will not receive course credit for any course taken below their placement level. The
Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies may override assessment results as
deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or
full completion of the requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an
approved course sequence will have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the
English Language Learners (ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The
requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ELL course(s) and achieving a score
above the minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL requirement
fulfill the Modern Language Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English
Department for additional information. More information can also be found in the English
Language Learners section.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different lifetime activity courses
(HPE 002, 003). Students may test out of the activity course by demonstrating proficiency from
a selected lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health and Physical
Education Department each semester. There is a fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test.
Intercollegiate athletes and Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this
requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime Activity courses are noncredit courses and are not
included in the 32-course credit graduation requirement.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s identity as a college of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Two required courses (REL 100 and REL 200)
highlight Augsburg’s commitment to this identity and the College’s related interest in asking
students to think critically about the concept of vocation.
Faculty who teach these courses make the following commitments to their students:
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You are welcome—whether you are Jewish or atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or
Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual but not
religious.” Our Christian understanding is rooted in a generous spirit of hospitality.
We will treat each other with respect as we learn how to engage in conversation with
one another about our different values, commitments, convictions, and faith traditions.
We will challenge and support one another to develop a mature faith for our time—open
to doubts and eager to explore our questions and the realities of our world and culture.
We will equip you with basic knowledge about vocation, religion, the Bible, and
Christianity as well as about Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism—their stories,
claims, and key concepts.
We will deepen our study of Christianity, explore Augsburg’s claim that “what we believe
matters,” and invite you to continue the process of developing your own lived theology.
We will explore the concept of vocation and our understanding that we are beloved and
called to live and serve as neighbors. We will explore the idea that vocation is a model
and lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments
and actions we make in life.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community, first-year
weekday program students are required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as first-year students in the weekday schedule program
must satisfactorily complete fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a first-year
learning community in their major or related area of academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to
help first-year students embrace the expectations and benefits of being a member of a learning
community at Augsburg College by:
• Encountering the community
• Engaging the learning process
• Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger
Augsburg community, and helps them succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in
experiential education as well as its commitment to its urban location. The course linked with
their AugSem introduces students to the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically
through civic engagement, cultural engagement, or service-learning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see Core Skills requirements), the Many Voices
Project engages first-year students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of
cultural diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways in which written communication can
promote understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and points of view,
the Many Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful
communication among diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one approved Augsburg Experience as a requirement
for graduation. Augsburg Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential
education and active participation in the broader community, both locally and globally. Five
categories of approved experiential learning opportunities are recognized as Augsburg
Experiences: internships and applied work experiences (including fieldwork, practicums, and
student teaching), faculty-student research, service-learning/community service, study abroad,
and off-campus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates experiential learning with academic learning. Approved
Augsburg Experiences meet two criteria: (1) integrate experiential learning with academic
learning and (2) link on-campus learning to the goals, mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus
people, organizations, and/or communities, either through community partners, professional
activities, and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may be embedded in designated courses that
are part of the regular class schedule or may be completed for zero credit outside the regular
class schedule. The length of time required, credit/no-credit status, and grading options for
approved Augsburg Experiences vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of
an Augsburg education—vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging
world. Students reflect on the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of
transition as they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Most Keystone courses also meet major
requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with
the professional skills and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think
critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place in the world as leaders and servants.
The official list of approved keystone courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—
under the heading General Education Requirements, click on Senior Keystone.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry
across a wide range of disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal
arts provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad and solid foundation for their
specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain:
Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities; and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—under the
heading General Education Requirements, click on Liberal Arts Foundation.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics,
Environmental Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies,
Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies (literature and culture courses), Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100, 200, or 300) courses do not count as
humanities Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film,
Music, Theater Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
• Four semesters in any combination of the major choral ensembles listed (MUE 111,
112, 114, 115)
• Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
• Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes enhancement of certain skills during the years in college.
Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing skills are deliberate components
of certain courses. Graduation skill requirements typically are embedded in required courses in
the major. Some departments, however, designate courses outside the major or elective
courses in the major that fulfill these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill has two components: foundational skills and the
application of those skills. Courses in which foundational quantitative reasoning skills are taught
have a QF designation. Courses that contain an embedded project in which students apply and
practice those foundational skills have a QA designation. Courses that provide both foundational
skills and an application project have a QFA designation. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a
prerequisite for all quantitative reasoning QF and QFA courses. Departments may designate
one required course with a QF designation and one required course with a QA designation
(departments may also designate a list of QF or QA courses from which students can choose);
OR, departments may designate a QFA course that fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning skill
(departments may also designate a list of QFA courses from which students can choose); OR,
departments may list this skill as embedded.
See the Departments and Programs pages in this catalog, consult the graduation skills
catalog supplement found online on the registrar’s webpage, or consult the department chair for
more information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify
their Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver—Students who elect the
Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements,
provided at least one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science
and Mathematics courses, two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course,
and one Humanities course) The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF
Waiver:
• Biology
• Biopsychology
• Chemistry
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure only)
• Mathematics
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
• Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver—Students who elect the Bachelor of
Science/Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language courses as
part of their degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern
Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Biopsychology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is online via the AugNet Records and
Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written
papers, oral reports, and other types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or
the Pass/No credit system, in which P means a grade of 2.0 or better and N means no credit
and a grade of less than 2.0.
Pass/No Credit
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
• Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of
P-graded courses, or rank each as a C.
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Maximum number of course credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is
six course credits with a grade of Pass (P).
• P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement that 14 traditionally-graded
course credits be earned at Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin honors.
Transfer students should be especially aware of this requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with Latin honors, students may elect only two P/N
credits.
• See P/N limitations in the Graduation Requirements section.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime
activities are graded only P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on
the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N
grading option. Any changes in choice of grading system must be made according to dates
published each term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these definitions:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0 Meets basic standards for the course
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) or N (No credit) are not computed in the grade point
average.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after
determining that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who
receive an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily
complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file
an Application for Incomplete Grade form by the end of the term with the Office of the Registrar.
This form states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course,
and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and
conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same course
(or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student must
complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor
and filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term in the student’s
program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the
grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one
term. When this is the case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year
from the beginning of the first term of registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the
instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is
being maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is
completed and evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant
an extension where satisfactory progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a
grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for
dropping classes without notation on the record and before the last day to withdraw deadline.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for
credit. Courses in which higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a
grade, but may be audited. All courses taken each term and grades earned, including W and N,
will be recorded on the academic record. Only the credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade point
average. Courses completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included
in the repeat policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit
(V). Full-time day students will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 4.5
credits. The charge for part-time and Weekend and Evening College students is listed under
Weekend and Evening College costs in the Financing Your Education section. The signature of
the instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit a course should confer with the
instructor within two weeks of the beginning of the term to determine expectations, attendance,
and any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the
transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed
with a grade of W. Audited courses do not count toward graduation and do not fulfill general
education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not
include credit and grade points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the
P/N grading option are recorded, but not computed in the GPA. The formula for computing the
GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted, i.e., courses with 0 to 4
grade assigned.
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is
based on the number of course credits completed.
Sophomores—7 completed course credits
Juniors—15 completed course credits
Seniors—23 completed course credits
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations.
Some of this learning may be appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that
comprise the academic program of a liberal arts college. The Assessment of Previous Learning
program (APL) at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for
examination for possible credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal
arts college. Such learning must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a
field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively
demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have their
previous learning assessed for credit recognition. The following is a brief description of each of
these means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)—Courses earned from the International
Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for advanced placement and
appropriate credit. IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit
granting guidelines are available in the registrar’s office and on the Academic Advising website.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)—Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3,
4, or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a minimum score of 4 is
required. AP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Additional
information is available on the Academic Advising webpage and from the Office of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)—This is a series of standardized tests
developed by the College Board that are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended
score on an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg
College. CLEP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Information
about CLEP tests is available from the Office of the Registrar and on the Academic Advising
webpage.
Language Testing International World Language Assessment Program (LTI)—This
standardized test assesses written and/or spoken proficiency in world languages. For a small
fee, students can assess their level of knowledge in world languages to earn college credit
or/and waive the modern language requirement. Information about LTI Assessment is available
from Academic Advising.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams—These are available for students to use in obtaining
credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
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There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
The registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam. Credit for
departmental exams is available on a P/N basis only, and there is a charge per exam
of $400 for a full course credit.
Portfolio Assessment Program—This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty
team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the student. The faculty
team is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to the student’s
previous learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit
assessment should consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a
student’s previous learning, the faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning
experience that involved prescribed or systematic study of content material found
within liberal arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting
student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of
academic work at Augsburg College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is
strongly recommended that the process not be used when four or fewer courses remain for
graduation. There is a nonrefundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit
assessment process for each course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged
upon approval of each course. Credit is available on a P/N credit basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as
determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning—While Augsburg College recognizes the
validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this learning must be
placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg
allows a maximum of eight credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through
previous experiential learning. In compiling the eight credits for previous experiential learning,
the student may use any combination of the five assessment processes available in the APL
Program: AP exams, CLEP exams, IB exams, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit
granted through portfolio assessment.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not English must take the ELL
placement test in conjunction with the English writing placement test prior to registering for their
first term at Augsburg. Students’ placement in ELL, ENL 101 Developmental Writing, or ENL
111, HON 111, or ENL 112 Effective Writing will be determined by their scores on the Michigan
test (85-100 range for exemption from ELL courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the English Language Learner’s course, an objective test will
be administered to all students in the class. The score on this test and the grade earned in the
class will determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to 100
and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will fulfill the student’s ELL requirement.
All students whose native language is not English must stay enrolled in ENL 217/218 until
such time that they pass the ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher. The ELL course can be
counted only twice in the total number of courses required for graduation.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have
completed the Modern Language Core Skill requirement for graduation.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average
(GPA). A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for graduation; however, certain majors require a
higher minimum GPA.
A student will be placed on probation and considered for continuation or dismissal if:
• His/her cumulative GPA is below 2.00
• He/she is a first-year student who receives two (2) zero or No Pass grades
• He/she is a sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three (3) zero or No Pass
grades
• At the end of the first term, he/she has not fulfilled the requirements established
through the Conditional Admit Program [see the Academic Skills Office Conditional
Admit Program (CAP) section of the catalog].
For more information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at
www.augsburg.edu/acskills/.
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of a student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary
consideration used when deciding whether to dismiss a student.
Students who have a poor academic record may be strongly advised to withdraw before the
end of a term. Students on probation who voluntarily withdraw from the College must receive
permission from the Student Standing Committee to re-enroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time,
the Student Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by
any statements and evidence attesting to the student’s commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
• His/her cumulative GPA reaches 2.00; or
• He/ she was placed on probation because of unfulfilled Conditional Admit
Requirements and he/she subsequently satisfies those requirements.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the guidelines
stated above. Once a student is dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student
Standing Committee within 10 school days. Specific appeal instructions are included in the letter
of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as social work,
education, and nursing. A student dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through
the Program Dismissal Appeal Process. The process is available at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, lists undergraduate students whose grade
point average for a semester is 3.50 or better. Students must be full-time students (a minimum
equivalent of three full course credits for a weekday schedule student or two equivalent full
course credits for a Weekend and Evening College student), graded on the traditional grading
system, with no incompletes in courses offered for credit. Courses taken outside of a program’s
calendar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a WEC trimester term by a day student, or in a
semester term by a weekend student) are not calculated when determining the Dean’s List. If
permission has been given by the student, an announcement of the Dean’s List is sent to the
student’s hometown newspaper.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic
achievement by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.
This designation and the standards set are in effect for all students who complete degree
requirements in May 2004 or later. Students may also receive honors recognition for
departmental honors and for participation in the Honors program. (See individual department
and program descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude
3.90-4.00 GPA, plus successful completion of the summa oral
examination
Magna cum laude
3.80-3.89 GPA
Cum laude
3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally-graded credits at
Augsburg and have no more than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg
(classes offered only as P/N by the department will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for the summa cum laude oral
examination, go to the Latin Honors section at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Graduation and Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry
different meanings. Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students
graduate when all requirements for the degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can
graduate at any point during the academic year provided that all requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the
Augsburg College community to celebrate academic achievement. Participation in
commencement, however, does not mean that a student has graduated. A student will not
graduate and a degree will not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of
participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the
College’s different student populations. The May commencement ceremony is for students in the
day undergraduate program and for students in the Physician Assistant Studies graduate program.
The June commencement ceremony is for students in the other six graduate programs as well as
undergraduate students in the Weekend and Evening College and Rochester programs.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
commencement if: (1) no more than three requirements will remain in their program at the
conclusion of spring term; and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the summer
or fall terms immediately following commencement.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for
verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for veterans education. Veterans
should consult with the VA certifying official in the Office of the Registrar about completion of
enrollment verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Veterans will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding
repayment of educational assistance funds received.
Additional information about veterans education benefits can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides
certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is
required to give notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. In
accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the right to review and inspect
substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. The student
must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will
respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records—You have the right to seek to have
corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or
otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present
evidence that the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education
records according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information—You
have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally
identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA
and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One such
exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to school officials who have
legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an
administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law
enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has
contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the board of
trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance
committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a
legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill
his or her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”—FERPA uses the term
“Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may
be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the
request or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed
below. Please consider very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold
directory information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg College not to release Directory
Information, any future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of
Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name
• The student’s address
• The student’s telephone number
• The student’s e-mail address
• The student’s date and place of birth
• The student’s major and minor field of study
• The student’s academic class level
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT)
• The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
• The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates)
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams
• The student’s dates of attendance
• Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student
• The student’s photograph
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot
assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg
assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. The Office
of the Registrar must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory Information. If
the notice is not received by the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start
of a subsequent term for a new student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be
disclosed for the remainder of the current academic year. A new notice for withholding
disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office—You have the right to file a complaint with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave.
SW, Washington, DC, 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information
may be reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on
and near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus
security and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html.
For a printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
Majors and Minors
Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the day program and Weekend and
Evening College. Listings indicated by asterisks are also offered through both the day program
and Weekend and Evening College, and may include completion of weekday evening courses
for some requirements. Students are encouraged to discuss scheduling rotation of major
courses with their faculty adviser.
Weekend/Rochester/Partner Hospitals students may choose a major offered in the day
program if they wish, but must adhere to crossover registration policies and limitations. They
may also take as many courses as possible through Weekend and Evening College, then finish
the major as a day program student. A change of program is allowed once each academic year,
and will take effect the following term.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art*
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology (BA or BS)
Life Sciences (BA)
Biopsychology (BS)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Marketing (WEC only)
Music Business
Chemistry (BA or BS)
Communication Studies
Communication Arts/Literature (teacher licensure major)
Human Relations
Marketing Communications
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Professional Communication
Public Relations and Advertising
Supervisory Management
Computer Science (BA or BS)
Computational Economics (BA)
Computational Philosophy (BA)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (teacher licensure major)
Mathematical Economics (BS)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies (non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (BA or BS- licensure)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (WEC only)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities (WEC only)
Secondary (nonmajor, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English*
Creative Writing*
Literature, Language, and Theory*
Media Writing*
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Film
Finance
Health Education (BA or BS)
History*
International Business
International Relations
International Business Concentration
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies 1
Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Medical Laboratory Science (BS)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music (BA)
Music Business (BA)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (BS)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (BS-Evening program offered through Weekend and Evening College only)*
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (BA or BS)
Physics (BA or BS)
Space Physics (BS)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (teacher licensure major)
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (BS)
Sociology
Student-Designed Major
Theater Arts
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentrations
Performance Concentration
Technical Design/Technology Concentration
Women’s Studies 1
Minors
Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
English*
English Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Writing–Creative Emphasis
Writing–Media Emphasis
Environmental Studies
Film
Health Education
History*
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theater Arts
Theater Arts
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
1
Cooperative program of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) and agreements
with the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/
advanced language courses not available at consortium colleges. Consult with the ACTC office
for specific program options. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2
Dual-degree programs with the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technological University.
Departments and Programs
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg College believes that knowledge and truth are
interrelated and are integrated into a whole. The tradition of the academic world, however,
divides this unified truth into more manageable parts: the academic disciplines. The knowledge
of individual disciplines is subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to students.
These courses can be arranged in various ways to construct majors, to create the substance of
a broad general education, and to give students the opportunity to study areas of particular
individual interest.
Course Descriptions
Descriptions of courses are arranged by departments and programs. These descriptions
offer a brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus
containing a more detailed explanation of content, approach, requirements, and evaluations for
a particular course can be obtained from the instructor.
Department entries also contain a narrative discussion of the educational philoso-phy of
each department, its goals, and its place in the College’s program. A listing of requirements for
individual majors and minors follows the narrative.
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In general, day classes are offered fall and/or spring
terms unless otherwise indicated. The schedule of classes offered through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) for fall and spring terms is only available online.
Since some courses are offered alternate years, it is important that the student review major
requirements and course offerings with an adviser to ensure that all requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for the Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies, Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Nursing Practice courses are published
in a separate Graduate Studies catalog.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course credit. A few fractional courses, for one-half or onequarter course credit, are offered. Unless noted, all courses are one course credit. A full course
is valued as four semester credits or six quarter hours. Most day program courses meet for
three 60-minute periods or two 90-minute periods per week with additional time required for
laboratory work. All full credit Weekend and Evening College courses meet for eight three-andone-half-hour sessions during fall and for seven four-hour sessions during winter and spring
terms.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 and above are classified as upper division. In general, courses in
the 100s are primarily for first-years, 200s for sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s for
seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level course are listed in the course
description as prerequisites. A student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not been
fulfilled if there is prior approval by the professor teaching the course. Some prerequisites (such
as ENL 111, math placement, and critical thinking) cannot be waived by the instructor. NOTE:
Not all courses are offered in all schedules. Refer to Augnet Records and Registration for
information on when specific courses are offered.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and independent study. The course
description and process for registering for credit is normally the same for each department.
Some departments have additional statements that can be found in the departmental course
listing. Interdisciplinary internships are also available.
Internships
Registration for internships consists of the following steps:
1. Obtain the internship registration permission form and secure the signatures of the faculty
supervisor and director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center.
2. Register: Turn in the completed internship registration form (with all signatures) to the
Enrollment Center. You must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with
the internship experience.
3. A learning agreement plan (on-line form available from the Strommen Career and
Internship Center) must be submitted to the faculty member responsible for grading the
experience. The form is is sent to the Strommen Career and Internship Center and copies are
sent to the faculty supervisor and student.
196
Internship/On-campus
197
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
198
Internship/On-campus (.5)
199
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the
ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. Prior
to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the
departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Strommen Career and
Internship Center regarding requirements and permission to register.
396
Internship/On-campus
397
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
398
Internship/On-campus (.5)
399
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a student,
faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and
methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. For some
majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the beginning of
the term/registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship
coordinator or a faculty member and the Strommen Career and Internship Center
regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399 internships are
one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
299
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the direction
of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores and juniors.
Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson
before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to junior
and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
American Indian Studies—AIS
American Indian studies is a major that gives students the opportunity to learn about the
original, indigenous cultures of North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary
understanding of the history and present situation of American Indians. The program
emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy,
religion, political and social forces, and the legal status and sovereignty of American Indians.
This course of study exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian
cultures.
American Indian Studies Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Sophia Jacobson, Elise Marubbio
Adjunct Faculty
Roxanne Gould, Richard Gresczyk, Dale Weston, Jim Rock
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236
American Indian History
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
AIS 499
Senior Research Project
In addition, students must complete four electives. At least four of the courses toward the
major must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200 or PHI 230. Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two courses must be upper division.
American Indian Studies Courses
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian studies
curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal
Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences,
and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on
vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice will include
linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
ANT 141
Cultural Anthropology
This course serves as an introduction to cultural anthropology. Course objectives
include providing students with an understanding of anthropological methods and
theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and awareness of differing
cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding
contemporary human problems.
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary
American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty rights,
language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian activism.
AIS 208
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of
Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will
expand our conceptualization of Native American women by putting into conversation
a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native
American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American
women and their important roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues
as they are presented through documentary and fiction films made by and about
Native American women.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and
historical origins of women’s roles and status in society. Comparative roles of women
are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include
the role of women in Native American and African tribes, peasant societies of Eastern
Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and China.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing American Indian
contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian Literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian writing,
including nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores the richness and
diversity of American Indian literature and the ways in which literature reflects and
illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close
readings of literature and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and
small group discussion.
AIS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by
Hollywood and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present, the course
provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film
historically, how this image has evolved over the past century, and how it is reflective
of Western cultural and racial ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from indigenous communities of North
America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art spanning from preEuropean contact into the present while exploring the political nature of that trajectory
as it encounters
cultural change, Western aesthetics, and Western concepts of art. Students will meet
Native artists, visit a variety of Native American art galleries and exhibitions, and learn
about the cultural, social, and political context surrounding Native American art.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by indigenous peoples of Guatemala,
Nicaragua, or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently
due to the political, social, and cultural influence about sovereignty, land rights,
economy, religion, cultural survival, women’s issues, and political movements through
site visits of the dominant culture in each country. Students will learn and interaction
with indigenous organizations. This course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles and
contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the continuity of
women’s roles over time and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the
influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how American Indian
women have crossed cultural boundaries and influenced non-tribal communities
through their activism and traditionalism. This course is cross-listed with women’s
studies.
AIS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native American storytelling from a cultural
perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and studied within
the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be expected to perform
storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling traditions.
ENL 355
Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme
such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest, Poetics and Politics
of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature, Urban-Reservation:
Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation. Students focus on primary
texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it
shifts or arises across the group of texts. Course cross-lists with English. (Prereq.:
ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at the junior and senior level to the
exciting and expanding field of indigenous media—specifically films made by Native
Americans. We will explore the political and social forces at work behind the
American indigenous film movement, which responds to mainstream film’s portrayal
of Native Americans and provides an extraordinary range in perspectives and views
that inform Native American cultures.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are
studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with
nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an
afterlife.
AIS 408
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of
Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will
expand our conceptualization of Native American women by putting into conversation
a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native
American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American
women and their important roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues
as they are presented through documentary and fiction films made by and about
Native American women. (Prereq.: WST 201 or any 2XX women’s studies course; or
AIS 105 or any 2XX American Indian studies course; or consent of instructor.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by indigenous peoples of Guatemala,
Nicaragua, or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently
due to the political, social, and cultural influences of the dominant culture in each
country. Students will learn about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural
survival, women’s issues, and political movements through site visits and interaction
with indigenous organizations.
AIS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate specific topics such as Minnesota Indians,
Contemporary Indigenous Issues of North and South America, and American Indian
Literature Seminar.
AIS 499
Independent Research
An independently-designed research project.
Art—ART
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore the world,
and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and creativity grow from the diversity of ideas of a small
campus in the heart of a major metropolitan area. A solid foundation of drawing, design, and
history is balanced with the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and creative
exploration in a range of media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students and
professional artists. Small class sizes and an innovative faculty support creative curriculum in
disciplines like drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, photography, hand
papermaking, book arts, architecture, and digital media. Galleries and museums surround us;
art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time; service learning, internships, and
study abroad are integral to our program. We reach nearly 1,000 students a year from all
disciplines, and we graduate 25-30 majors annually with BA degrees in art history, studio art, art
education; we also offer an architecture minor and certificates in studio art and digital design.
For nearly half a century, students have been earning degrees in art and art history at
Augsburg College. We’re excited to be here in the center of the city. We think you will be, too.
Art Faculty
robert k. tom (Chair), Kristin M. Anderson, Susan Boecher, Chris Houltberg, Tara Sweeney
Degree and Major Requirements
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102
ART 107
Design
Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART118
ART 223
ART 225
ART 257
Painting I
Printmaking I
Graphic Design I
Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
ART 250 Ceramics I
ART 280 Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
ART 305 Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
ART 405 Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
Studio majors must participate in an exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo
or two-person show with a faculty review, and the annual senior group exhibition.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and
is met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W), and
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
S: Studio art majors may choose from ART 102, 225, or upper division art history courses
(349, 352, 382, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389) to satisfy the speaking skill.
W: Studio art majors may choose two of the following courses upper division art history
courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 349, 352, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in
emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses including:
ART 240
ART 388
Art History Survey
Modern Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102
ART 118
Design or ART 107 Drawing
Painting I or ART 221 Sculpture I
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and
is met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are
embedded in the upper division art history courses and are met by completing the major. The
graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: Students planning a double major in studio art and art history or a major/minor
combination should meet with a department adviser to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or research (art
history majors) reflecting the highest quality work, and Art Department-approved special
projects and/or research. Application should be made to the department chair before the last
term of the senior year.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART 107, and three additional studio courses.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART 210, ART 243, ART 244, and ART 249 or 349.
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one in art history. Up to four courses may be taken in one
studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Digital Design
Eight art courses, including four in digital design (ART 215, ART 225, ART 320, and, ART 340),
one in art history, and ART 102, and two studio electives.
Art Courses
Note: All studio courses require significant work hours outside of class sessions. Some
studio courses have lab fees.
Studio Art Foundations
ART 102
Design
A study of design is the unifying foundation for the visual arts. Two- and some
three-dimensional projects demonstrate theory and application of basic design
elements and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Introduction to foundational drawing from direct observation, memory, and
reference. Traditional and experimental media and methods are explored to
develop technical and formal skills in support of individual expression.
Studio Art
ART 100, 300 Topics
Selected courses dealing with special topics, offered occasionally in the
department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the
material environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
ART 106
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting I
Introduction and practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing.
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to observational and experimental approaches and techniques in
acrylic or oil painting. Color theory, composition, painting methods, and individual
expression are emphasized.
ART 122
Plein Air Sketching I
Introduction to traditional sketching media and approaches for drawing en plein air,
outside and on location. Portable, all-weather materials and processes, and
perceptual techniques are emphasized to create a sketchbook of drawings from
direct observation
ART 132
Photography I
This course introduces the technical skills, creative applications, and vocabulary
of black-and-white film photography. Technical lectures and demonstrations cover
35mm camera operation, film processing, and black-and-white darkroom printing.
Class lectures, readings, field trips, and research introduce students to the canon
of photographic history, including a broad range of genres, historical contexts, and
artistic practices. Students need a 35mm single lens reflex camera.
ART 180
Introduction to Community-Based Photography
This course introduces the technical skills and creative applications of black-andwhite photography with coursework that integrates partnership and service. Art 180
combines art and social research concepts to help students understand how the
arts foster community building and engagement. Class lectures, demonstrations,
assignments, and service will introduce students to documentary work that will be
presented as portfolio to a nonprofit partner. Students need a 35mm single lens
reflex camera.
ART 210
Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in
architecture. Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical review of
drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing processes as
modes of perception and cognition. (Prereq.: ART 105 or instructor permission)
ART 215
Web Design I
This course provides an introduction to designing for the internet. Students will
learn basic skills for interactive design and will become familiar with Dreamweaver,
Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design through the
explorationof the inherent properties of various materials and processes.
ART 223
Printmaking
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing.
Intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
ART 225
Graphic Design I
This course provides an introduction to the practice of graphic design. Design
principles are explored in creating and organizing through visual
communication. The focus of this class will be building the foundation in design
programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and discovering the
visual language necessary to develop as creative problem solvers.
ART 233
Collaborative Printmaking: A Press-Free Approach
This online course is designed to engage creative, imaginative, and technical
processes to produce prints without a press and to interpret works of art. Students
learn water-based printmaking techniques while exploring several kinds of
collaboration. Students critically analyze works of art produced by themselves and
their peers, and through this analysis they will articulate different theories of
aesthetics.
ART 247
Life Drawing
Introduction to traditional and experimental methods and techniques for drawing
the human figure through direct observation of the live nude model. Perceptual
proportions, planes, and individual expression of the human form in space are
emphasized.
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding and
throwing techniques combined with theory, concept, and form.
ART 257
Watercolor Painting I
Introduction to foundational techniques, and observational and experimental
approaches to watercolor painting. Exploration of color theory, composition, and
individual expression are emphasized. Includes some painting outside on location.
ART/THR 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
(See Theater Arts section for course description.)
ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Introduction to hand papermaking, box building, and bookmaking; emphasizes the
interplay of text, image, and form in the contemporary artist's book.
ART 305
Junior Exhibition and Review (.0 course)
Junior Exhibition and Review showcases the junior art major’s emerging style and
content in a group exhibit to focus exploration in support of the upcoming senior
exhibition. A committee of art department faculty and staff conduct a formal review
of the exhibition. Junior art majors prepare and present an artist statement at the
review. (Prereq.: Completion of 16 credits)
ART 306
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting II
Advanced practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing. (Prereq.: ART 106)
ART 315
Web Design II
This course explores interactive design through the use of animation, sound, and
video in website development. Students will use software such as Flash and
Fireworks as primary applications. (Prereq.: ART 215 or instructor permission)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional and
contemporary typography; exploration of letterforms using digital, hand-set type,
and hand lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 322
Plein Air Sketching II
Advanced study of drawing en plein air emphasizes creating a sketchbook outside
on location to explore advanced observational technique, significant experiential
engagement, complex composition, and emerging personal style using portable allweather materials and processes. (Prereq.: ART 122)
ART 330
Graphic Design II
This studio course explores and develops concepts used in solving design
problems through visual communication. Students will explore the various tools
necessary in this discipline, such as typography, layout, color, information design,
branding, packaging, and illustration. (Prereq.: ART 225 or instructor permission)
ART 332
Photography II
Advanced study that focuses on refining the skills and visual vocabulary introduced
in ART 132. Emphasis on portfolio development using advanced black-and-white
materials. Semester projects encourage individual creativity and examination of
critical issues in contemporary photography. Students must provide their own
35mm camera.
ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of visual communications in the electronic environments using various
software programs to create digital images, animation, and digital games.
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics explores clay, glaze, and firing technology with a
continued emphasis on throwing and handbuilding techniques combined with
theory, concept, and form. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study in acrylic or oil painting emphasizes individual expression and
emerging style through advanced color theory, series development, and
exploration of individual subject matter, approach, and method. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 357
Watercolor Painting II
Advanced study in watercolor painting emphasizes individual expression and
emerging style through advanced color theory, series development, and
exploration of individual subject matter, approach, and method. (Prereq.: ART 257)
ART 368
Printmaking II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods. Use of larger formats,
multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged. (Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 380
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts II
Advanced exploration in hand papermaking and book arts, emphasizing individual
research and expression. (Prereq.: ART 280)
ART 405
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review is a practical approach, exemplifying best
visual arts practice and showcasing the senior art major’s body of work through a
solo or two-person exhibit. A committee of two art department faculty and one
outside department faculty/staff of choice conducts a formal review of the
exhibition. (Prereq.: ART 305 or permission of Art Department chair)
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ART 199
Internship in Studio Art
ART 299
Directed Study in Studio Art
ART 399
Internship in Studio Art
ART 499
Independent Study/Research in Studio Art
Art and Architectural History
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of world art from prehistoric to modern times.(Prereq.: Pass CT
assessment or GST 100. WEC: alternate years)
Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year.
ART 231
Pre-Columbian, Colonial and Contemporary Mexican Art
Develops an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art from the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, including Frida Kahlo, Diego
Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Numerous
excursions to museums as well as archaeological and historical sites. (Prereq.:
SPA 212. Taught in Mexico, see program listings in International Programs)
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated by
Western and non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning since 1750, as illustrated by Western and
non-Western examples.
ART 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost
exclusively of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for ART 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and
an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for ART 349)
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from indigenous communities of
North America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art spanning
from pre-European contact into the present while exploring the political nature of
that trajectory as it encounters cultural change, Western aesthetics, and Western
concepts of art. Students will meet Native artists, visit a variety of Native American
art galleries and exhibitions, and learn about the cultural, social, and political
context surrounding a Native American art.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
traditional arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture, and
architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the 18th
centuries. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 388
Modern Art
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through the present.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture, and folk
arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ART 199
Internship in Art History
ART 299
Directed Study in Art History
ART 399
Internship in Art History
ART 499
Independent Study/Research in Art History
Augsburg Core Curriculum—
AUG/KEY/GST
This section does not include all courses in the core curriculum, but only those not located in a
disciplinary department.
The Signature Curriculum
Augsburg Seminar
AUG 101 Augsburg Seminar (.0 course)
A weekly seminar linked to a course or course pair that integrates course content with
learning strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial to beginning
college students. While the content course is graded on a traditional point basis,
Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No Credit. Permission to complete the seminar if
the student withdraws from the linked content course(s) is at the discretion of the
instructor(s). (P/N grading only)
Senior Keystone
KEY 470 Creating Life in the Arts: Exploration and Reflection on Vocation
From personal reflection on vocation to real-world insights and hands-on experiences,
this course will delve deeply into the skill sets and mind sets important for arts
professionals in all fine arts majors. While exploring vocation concepts, this course
balances entrepreneurial awareness, attitudes, and skills with intrapreneurial insights,
skills, and reflection.
KEY 480 Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by
challenging them to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying abroad
and to analyze issues that transcend national boundaries. In English with readings in
a language other than English. Open to international students and to upper-division
students who have advanced knowledge of a language other than English or who
have studied abroad for a full semester (including in English-speaking countries, with
consent of instructor).
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where the
major program does not include a keystone element. It draws together all facets of a
student’s education by providing opportunities to reflect upon and write about the
integration of one’s classes, life, and future. Readings and critical discussions with
others in the same and in different majors will add dimension to each student’s
reflective writing. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or HON 111 or ENL 112)
Liberal Arts Foundation
Connections Courses
Students may fulfill Liberal Arts Foundation requirements through disciplinary courses (listed
under academic departments) or through interdisciplinary Connections courses.
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current environmental issues. The course depends
on ecological visions of the world and examines the connections we share as people
living simultaneously in human community and in physical environments. In
examining these connections, we depend on the insights offered by political science,
biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well as experiential
education and service-learning. The issues examined in this class—neither remote
nor abstract—exist in our everyday lives, and a central feature of the course is the
application of knowledge gained in the class to a campus project. (Social and
Behavioral Sciences LAF. Fall)
FIA 130
Arts and the City
Using the arts resources of the city, this course will explore how to understand and
appreciate various art forms: theater, music, opera, visual arts, dance, and film. Class
sessions consist almost entirely of attendance at off-campus performances and sites.
(Fine Arts LAF)
HUM 120 Medieval Connections: Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe
This is the introductory course for medieval studies. It uses an interdisciplinary
approach to study European culture during a period known as the High Middle Ages,
roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex
system of thought and feeling, which includes history, religion, philosophy, literature,
art, theater, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material,
for example, by having students and faculty attend class in academic regalia, just as
they did in medieval universities. (Humanities LAF. Spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include winds,
fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes,
climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion. (Three one-hour
lectures, one two-hour laboratory per week. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT assessment
or GST 100. Fall, spring.)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses
on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory
work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers
and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory per week.
Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory per week. Natural Sciences LAF.
Prereq.: SCI 110 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Skills
Entry Skills
GST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this course strengthens the ability of
students to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and arguments.
Students identified by the Critical Thinking Assessment are required to complete GST
100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or better. Students who have passed the Critical
Thinking Assessment may take the class only with the permission of the instructor.
GST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those
skills important to academic success: reading, comprehension, note-taking and
textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization,
concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness
training, and motivation strategies.
Graduation Skills
GST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/Statistical Literacy
This course focuses on critical thinking about statistics and its use as evidence in
arguments, with an emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, communication, and
analysis of statistically-based arguments. Topics include association, causation,
observational studies, experiments, risk, confounding, bias, and chance. Common
techniques involving statistical opportunism, conditional reasoning using English to
describe and compare rates and percentages presented in tables and graphs, and the
use of standardization to take into account the influence of confounders are reviewed.
Emphasis is on interpretation, evaluation, communication, and analysis of statisticallybased arguments. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Other General Studies Courses
GST 009
Internship Transcript Notation (.0 course)
A transcript notation is given for the academic learning inherent in an approved notfor-credit/internship/work experience. Reflection activities and work-learning
evaluations are conducted by the Strommen Career and Internship Center. With
approval, a non-credit/internship completed by juniors or seniors will fulfill the
Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Biology—BIO
We are in the midst of a revolution in biology. From the unraveling of information locked
within the human and other genomes to the complexities of interactions between organisms in
diverse ecosystems in changing environments, biologists and members of the public are
grappling with an almost overwhelming flood of new information. By focusing on the core
principles of biology, students are given the tools with which to interpret results coming out of
the revolution, and by early exposure to original independent research projects, given the
opportunity to themselves contribute to our understanding of the natural world. Integration
across biological sub-disciplines is emphasized, paralleling the integration taking place in the
maturing field of systems biology. As biological phenomena become amenable to the analytical
tools of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science, biology is increasingly a
multidisciplinary venture. Thus, a firm background in these sciences is also important for the
successful study of biology. Biological forces have many profound effects on society, and in turn
humanity has strongly affected our biosphere. Thus, service-learning opportunities are tightly
integrated within the curriculum.
Augsburg has a strong commitment to undergraduate research. There are a variety of
opportunities in the Biology Department to work with faculty on individual research projects both
during the academic year as well as during the summer. Students at Augsburg also participate
in research programs at other institutions.
For many, an undergraduate major in biology serves as a springboard for further study.
Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to careers in
college or university teaching, basic and applied research, and public health. Many have
entered professional programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates
have gone directly into secondary education, biomedical and biotechnology industries,
laboratory research, natural resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
Dale Pederson (Chair), Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Matthew Beckman, Ralph Butkowski,
William Capman, David Crowe, Ann Impullitti
Degree and Major Requirements
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Arts in biology, Bachelor
of Science in biology, or Bachelor of Arts in life sciences.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine-and-a-half courses. There are
additional required supporting courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
The Core Series (4.5 total courses):
A. Introductory Biology Courses (3.0 courses)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
BIO 152
BIO 253
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
Introductory Cellular Biology
B. Plant Biology or Ecology (1 course):
Note: At least one of the following courses must be taken in fulfillment of the major.
BIO 361
Plant Biology
or BIO 481
Ecology
C. A Keystone Course (0.5 course)
BIO 490
Biology Keystone
or SCI 490
Integrated Keystone
or another keystone with departmental approval
The Electives (5 courses)
Note: In addition to the requirements listed above, at least five of the following courses must be
completed:
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 355
Genetics
BIO 361
Plant Biology
BIO 369
Biochemistry
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
BIO 475
Neurobiology
BIO 476
Microbiology
BIO 481
Ecology
BIO 486
Immunology
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Arts
CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145
Calculus I
or MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248
Biostatistics
or PSY 215
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The Core Series above, but with the following supporting courses:
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry (Must be taken concurrently with BIO151/BIO152,
respectively)
CHM 351/352
Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122
General Physics
MAT 145/146
Calculus I, II
General Education Accomodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information section
of the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary teaching licensure in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in biology degree, but with the
following differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology electives are required, along with:
Two additional science courses, chosen from the following list:
PHY 101
Astronomy
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
See the Medical Laboratory Sciences section of the catalog for details of the MLS major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM 115 (preferred) or COM 111.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors and minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the
department, subject to review by the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed
(2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. No more than two upper division
courses from other institutions may be applied toward the major.
Custom Biology Programs
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 253 and at least two upper division electives
may, in consultation with their adviser, seek approval from the department to complete major
requirements with as many as four upper division courses from other institutions.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall is required. Additionally, students must successfully
complete one of the following: a) one course of approved independent study (BIO 499), b) a
research internship combined with BIO 497, or c) participation in the Mayo Innovation Scholars
Program. BIO 497 and BIO 499 projects should be submitted to the department for approval by
Sept. 30 of the senior year or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning to graduate in the
following December. BIO 497 and BIO 499 projects must include public presentation and a
written report approved by the department.
Minor
A course sequence in general chemistry and five biology courses including BIO 151, 152, 253,
and two upper division courses. The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg
College.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of
the biology faculty. Biology majors must have an adviser in the biology department. In order to
complete all major requirements in four years, BIO 151 and 152 and General Chemistry should
be taken in the first year, and BIO 253 and Organic Chemistry (when appropriate) in the second
year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their college careers. To enroll
in courses that require BIO 253 as a prerequisite, a minimum grade of 1.0 and average grade of
2.0 is required in BIO 151, 152, and 253. For courses that require only BIO 151 and 152,
students must earn a minimum grade of 1.0 and an average grade of 2.0 in BIO 151 and 152. A
grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting courses and upper division biology courses
applied to the major. Upper division biology requirements must be traditionally graded. A GPA of
2.5 in upper division biology courses is required for the life sciences major.
Biology for Health Sciences
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with the program and the institution. Care
should be taken to study the requirements for every program well in advance of making
application. In general, medical schools require two-semester sequences in calculus, physics
and organic chemistry. Biochemistry is also commonly required, and in some instances
statistics and literature. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical
therapy, and such typically have a more extensive list of prerequisites. Students considering a
post-baccalaureate program in these areas should consult early and often with health science
advisers Dixie Shafer, Dale Pederson, and Kelsey Richardson-Blackwell.
Graduate Training in Biology
Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two semesters of general chemistry,
organic chemistry, calculus, and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in research
through Augsburg Experience, internships, and/or independent study. Careful consultation with
a biology adviser is recommended to select among coursework and research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science
portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major. The state requirements may
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure must be
completed before beginning student teaching.
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching
licensure at Augsburg are required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology
courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher. Required or elective courses are determined
by the department following review of transcripts and prior to matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology honor society is open to
students who have completed at least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of 3.0
in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning
The department works with the Strommen Career and Internship Center in identifying and
defining cooperative education experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
Biology Courses
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses
on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory
work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers
and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.:
MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SCI 280
Introduction to Research
This is a topics course for discovery-based research introducing concepts and skills
based on instructor-generated research projects. It is offered through a selection
process based on student interest, invitation, and interview selection. It is
recommended for students in the Honors program and can also fulfill an Augsburg
Experience as an experiential course in research if the student project results in
presentation of the work in subsequent semesters. All are welcome to apply. (Prereq.:
Invitation to participate in course; 0.5 course)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are emphasized.
The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to gather and analyze data
and propose and test hypotheses are considered. (Three one-hour lectures, one
three-hour laboratory. Does not apply to the major or minor. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103.
Does not apply to the major or minor. Prereq.: HPE 104 or MUS 101 or MUS 111 or
permission of the instructor; CHM 102 or another chemistry course strongly
recommended. Spring)
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective and
application. Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics,
and genetic disease, selected organ systems and disease, and the sustainability of
life on earth. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. A student may not
receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor in
biology. Students are strongly encouraged to take CHM 102 before taking this class.
Fall and spring)
BIO 150
Introductory Biology Workshop
An elective workshop for students concurrently enrolled in BIO 151. Students will
explore topics covered in BIO 151 in more depth using AVID-based strategies for
succeeding in college-level biology courses. P/N grading only. (Coreq: BIO 151 and
consent of the instructor)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
First of a two-semester sequence. An introduction to biology for science majors,
including cell and molecular biology, energy metabolism, genetics. BIO 151 and 152
must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours of
lecture, three hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: MPG 3 or
concurrent registration in MAT 105. Fall)
BIO 152
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Second of a two-semester introductory sequence. An introduction to evolution,
ecology, and biological diversity for science majors. (Three hours of lecture, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151. Spring)
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
An introduction to structure and function in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles.
(Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 297
Directed Study: Research in Biology (0.5 credit)
Directed research with a faculty member. No more than two terms may be applied to
minimum graduation requirements. (Requires permission of the instructor and chair of
the department.)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life
history, and phylogeny. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO
151, 152. Fall)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology of
vertebrates. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152.
Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
A study of the principles of heredity. The course integrates classical transmission
genetics, molecular genetics, and genomics. Special topics will include epigenetics,
developmental genetics, and human disease genetics. Contemporary genetic model
systems will be utilized in laboratory experiments. (Three hours of lecture, four hours
of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or PSY
215. Spring)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the diversity and evolution of algae and plants. Topics on plant anatomy,
physiology, phylogeny, ecological and economic importance, and plant-microbe
interactions are integrated throughout. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall)
BIO 369
Biochemistry
The course addresses the chemical structure and function of the major biological
macromolecules. Key topic areas are protein structure and function, enzyme
mechanisms, thermodynamics, intermediary metabolism, and metabolic regulation.
(Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253, CHM 351 and
MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in photosynthesis, growth, development,
and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to structure and life
history. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology,
cell-signaling, cell cycle control, the cytoskeleton and select additional topics. (Three
hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 369. Spring)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory
perception as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions, emphasizing
vertebrates. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253 and
MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A study of development from the embryonic to adult stages. The course will focus on
the physiological, molecular, and morphological changes that occur during
development. Additional topics to be covered will include evolutionary developmental
biology (evo devo), teratology, stem cells, regeneration, and cell death. (Three hours
of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 475
Neurobiology
An introduction to the nervous system. Topics to be studied include the electrical
activity of neurons, sensory and motor systems, mechanisms of learning and
memory, animal behavior, and human cognition. (Three hours of lecture, four hours of
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253. Spring)
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial, and
medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human pathogens.
(Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253. Spring)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment.
Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a survey of
biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation. (Three hours of
lecture, four hours of laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: BIO 152, CHM
106 or 116 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 486
Immunology
This course is a study of the body’s immune defense. The course investigates the
structure and mechanisms of human body’s three lines of immune defense.
Protection from microorganisms and parasites, and cancer surveillance are
considered. The role of immunity in vaccination and transplantation, and mechanisms
of immune malfunction in allergy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency are included.
(Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 355. Spring)
BIO 490
Biology Keystone (.5 course)
A seminar course that fulfills the AugCore keystone requirement. Several important
biological issues that have ethical and societal implication and ramifications are
explored, including the topics of the vocation of a scientist, connections between faith
and science, and moral, ethical, and societal challenges faced by scientists. (Prereq.:
senior biology major. Fall, spring)
SCI 490
Integrated Keystone (.5 course)
The Natural Science Keystone explores the connections of science with the world at
large, including faith, vocation, ethics, and professional accountability. Students will
reflect on science as a vocation and the philosophy of science in a global context of
the interconnectedness of faith, reason, ethics, sustainability, and socio-politicaleconomic situation. (Prereq.: senior biology, chemistry, or physics major; P/N for 0.5
course)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise covered by other course offerings.
Topics may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
BIO 199
lnternship
(Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. P/N only)
BIO 299
Directed Study
BIO 399
Internship
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 497
Independent Study/Research (.5 course)
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an integrative perspective on the
biological basis of behavior. Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology
and biology to gain exposure to a broad range of theories and research covering a variety of
topics such as cognition, motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and psychopathology.
These topics will be studied at multiple levels of analysis including genetic, neural, and
environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a strong foundation of courses in
neuroscience, statistics, and chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for
careers in research, medicine, public health, education, and pharmaceutical or biotechnology
industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), David Crowe (Biology), Stacy Freiheit
(Psychology), David Matz (Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget Robinson-Riegler
(Psychology), Nancy Steblay (Psychology), Henry Yoon (Psychology).
Major
Thirteen Courses
Psychology Courses:
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 355
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
Biopsychology
Biology Courses:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 253
BIO 475
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Introductory Cell Biology
Neurobiology
Psychology Electives (two required):
PSY 299
Directed Study (Research in Biopsychology)
or PSY 360 Psychology Lab (two semesters)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
PSY 391
Individual Differences
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
PSYC 322
Sensation and Perception (St. Thomas)
PSYC 407
Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St. Thomas)
PSYC 378
Psychology of Language (Macalester)
PYSC 486
Seminar in Neuropharmacology (Macalester)
Biology Electives (two required):
BIO 355
BIO 369
BIO 471
BIO 473
BIO 495
BIOL 356
Genetics
Biochemistry
Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Animal Behavior (this topic only)
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Macalester)
Keystone (one required):
BIO 490
PSY 400
SCI 490
Biology Keystone
Keystone Internship
Integrated Science
Note: Students will need to take the CHM 105/106 or 115/116 sequence to complete the
biology courses. A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation
skill in speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111 or 115. Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill these skills. An
average grade of 2.0, with no grade below a 1.0 is required for the biology introductory
sequence BIO 151, 152, 253. A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all upper division courses
applied to the major.
Transfer Course Policy for Majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the
department chair(s). Only those biology and psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer
guidelines may only be applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
Biopsychology Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major, and 3.3 overall. Students must complete a high-quality research
project, approved and evaluated by three members of the Biopsychology faculty. Formal
application must be made no later than the junior year.
Department of Business
Administration—BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS,
MKT
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in business or for graduate
studies. This preparation involves a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication,
emphasizes both theory and practice, and is shaped by the needs of the business community.
The department fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of
practical expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve both the student and the community by providing an
education that is technically competent, ethically based, and socially aware.
Faculty
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (Chair), William M. Arden, John C. Cerrito, David A. Conrad,
John A. Furia, Jennifer Grant, Marc D. Isaacson, Amin E. Kader, Ashok K. Kapoor, Steven J.
LaFave, Laura K. Lazar, Lori L. Lohman, Marc C. McIntosh, Fekri Meziou, Milo A. Schield,
David G. Schwain, Kathryn A. Schwalbe, Peter J. Stark, Stuart M. Stoller
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven majors: business administration
(BUS), accounting (ACC), finance (FIN), international business (BUS), management (BUS),
management information systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT). There is also a combined
business and economics major, which incorporates courses from both the Departments of
Business Administration and Economics.
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study the opportunity to deepen their
knowledge of a particular aspect of this major area. Within the business administration major
there are two specializations: marketing (WEC only) and music business (Day only).
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an
area of study that is in addition to their major. Minors are available to students majoring in fields
outside the Department of Business Administration, in addition to students majoring in other
areas in the Department of Business Administration. The Department of Business
Administration offers six minors: business administration (for non-business majors only),
international business, music business, accounting, management information systems, and
marketing.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs in the Department of Business Administration are designed to meet the
needs of working people looking for specific skills to help them in their job, or to pursue a new
career. The department offers certificates in information technology, business management, and
business finance through the Weekend and Evening College program. Certificate requirements
are listed in management, finance, and management information system sections of the catalog.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper division courses required in the
major at Augsburg, or at least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from the
department. Transfer courses must be approved by the department. Courses taken more than
10 years ago will not be accepted.
Advising
Students who plan to major in any of our business majors are strongly encouraged to select
a departmental adviser who teaches in their major. This should be done by the end of the
sophomore year at the latest. In addition to advising, departmental faculty can counsel students
on their careers, assist in obtaining internships or jobs, and provide letters of recommendation
for prospective employers or graduate programs. The full-time business administrator is also
available for advising questions relating to degree progress, course selection, and international
courses abroad.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in the Department of Business Administration, students
need to consult with the department chair. Students need to apply to the department and start
the process during the junior year.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen Career and Internship Center
and department faculty to obtain an internship (BUS/ACC/FIN/INS/MIS/MKT 399) during their
junior or senior year. Internships can provide students with experience that may be valuable in
competing for jobs after graduation. Advisers should be consulted about internships.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively support international study. For
additional details, see the section on International Partners under International Programs in this
catalog, or consult the departmental coordinator and/or the department administrator, for
international business or other overseas opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Students are encouraged to take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
Business Administration—BUS
The major in business administration prepares students for professional careers in business
administration or for graduate studies. The two specializations within this major share a
common business core. This common core provides students with a broad foundation so they
can readily adapt to internal changes in interests and goals and to external changes in
circumstances and opportunities.
Degree and Major Requirements
Business Core
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in Music Business (Day students only)
Business Core* plus eight courses:
MUS 105
The Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
One additional music business elective (1.0 credit taken at Augsburg or MSCM)
3 MUS credits
or 2 MUS credits and 1 MUE credit (2 credits must be in residence at Augsburg),
selected from:
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
MUS 241
History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
*Music business majors may substitute BUS 254 in place of BUS 242 or 200.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by
completing two courses: MIS 260 (QF) and either BUS 264 or BUS 379 or COM 352 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Specialization in Marketing (Weekend and Evening College students only)
Business core plus five courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MKT 352
Marketing Research
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
business administration major, marketing specialization.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Combined Major in Business Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business administration, accounting, finance, MIS, or marketing
course.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics course
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
combined major in business administration and economics.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in Business Administration (open to non-business majors only)
Six courses including:
ACC 221 and 222, BUS 242 or 200, ECO 112 or 113, FIN 331 or BUS 264 or 379, MKT 252.
Other configurations may be permitted with approval of the department chair.
Minor in Music Business
Eight courses including:
MUS 105, ECO 113, MIS 260, ACC 221, MUS/BUS 399, and one of the following: MUS/BUS
245, BUS 254, plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS 399
(maximum of 1 credit in MUE and/or MUP courses).
This minor is a collaborative program between the Music and Business Administration
Departments. The minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring
additional preparation in business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in
the music industry.
Business Administration Courses
BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
This course is intended to introduce you, the student, to the possibility of pursuing a
career in business as a vocational calling. In this course you will be exposed to the
key areas of business operations including: management, marketing, management
information systems/technology, finance, accounting, and international business.
BUS 242 Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning, and
control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role
of the professional manager.
BUS/MUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
A study of the role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects, and organizations.
Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry, and
differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed. Emphasis
is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and in benefiting from
practical field experience. (Prereq.: BUS/MUS 105)
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this idea
successfully. Examines the construction of a viable business plan with attention to the
resources needed for success.
BUS 264 Statistical Literacy for Managers
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence for management decisions. Analysis of
business cases involving non-financial data. Focus on predicting, understanding, and
managing variation: modeling, sampling, optimizing, etc. Reviews descriptive and
inferential statistics. Uses spreadsheets for statistical analysis (trends and confidence
intervals). Includes the generation and analysis of survey data. Uses Monte Carlo
simulation in business forecasting. Focus on communicating results in a form that
facilitates decisions by non-quantitative managers. Attention to alternate choices,
sub-optimization, and unanticipated consequences. Optional topics include process
control, six-sigma, data mining, and dashboard metrics. (Prereq.: MPG 3 and MIS
260 or equivalent. WEC and evening schedule: Additional evening sessions are
required.)
BUS 295 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
BUS 301 Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code. (Prereq.: Pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human resources;
desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker with the goals of
the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 362 International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including views of
the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is
supported with real-life case studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or BUS
200 or MKT 252, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better business decisions. Topics include
descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional reasoning) and
statistical inference (confidence intervals and statistical significance). Software used
is either Minitab or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 260 and either MPG 3 or completion of MAT
171. WEC and evening schedule: Additional sessions are required, usually on a
weekday evening.)
BUS 440 Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial
viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or
BUS 200)
BUS 465 International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the
board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and BUS 242 or 200; BUS 362 recommended.)
BUS 479 Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include multivariate
modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA.
(Prereq.: BUS 379. On demand)
BUS 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
BUS 299 Directed Study
BUS 399 Internship
BUS 499 Independent Study/Research
Accounting—ACC
Accountants perform an important function in society by providing high quality financial
information. Augsburg accounting majors learn the requisite skills to do this through the study of
theories and practices associated with the areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting,
tax accounting, and auditing. In addition, accounting majors take courses in other business
areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding how accounting serves the needs of
business managers and others who rely on accounting information.
Students completing the accounting major will be prepared for entry-level positions as auditors
and public accountants, management accountants, tax accountants, and internal auditors. Their
education will give them knowledge and skills to work as accountants in business, government,
and nonprofit organizations and to work in other positions requiring engagement with financial
information.
The Augsburg accounting major also provides students with the accounting and business
coursework required to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Students
should note, however, that in order to take the exam they must have completed a total of 150
credit hours in either undergraduate or graduate coursework (an Augsburg equivalent of 37.5
credits). Students will also have met the coursework requirements to take the Certified
Management Accountant (CMA) exam.
Accounting majors are encouraged to consider taking one of the professional accounting
examinations upon graduation. Students interested in learning more can find information at the
following websites:
CPA exam general information:
http://www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/Pages/BecomeaCPA.aspx
State of Minnesota CPA exam requirements:
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=1105.1500
CMA exam:
http://www.imanet.org/cma_certification.aspx
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Accounting Courses
Nine courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 301
BUS 379
ACC 322
ACC 323
ACC 324
ACC 326
ACC 423
ACC 425
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Accounting Theory and Practice II
Managerial Cost Accounting
Tax Accounting
Auditing
Advanced Accounting
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Joint BA in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program
designed for students who wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s degree. By
the end of the fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both
a BA in accounting and an MA in leadership and will have fulfilled the 150-hour requirement to
qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on a
weekend schedule. Refer to the Graduate Studies Catalog for a complete list of course
offerings.
It is recommended that students meet with an accounting adviser to create an effective plan
for successful completion of the five-year program.
Requirements:
1. Students must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of their junior year. The
application process includes submission of a completed application form, three letters of
recommendation (two from professors and one from an employer), a personal statement, an
example of writing in an academic paper, a GPA of at least 3.30, and an interview with a threeperson panel from the MAL program.
2. Students must also have faculty endorsement from the accounting program.
3. Students must complete at least one year of accounting work experience (either a job or
internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221, 222, 322, 323 and 324 plus one of the following courses: ECO 112, ECO 113, MIS
260, FIN 331 or BUS 379. This minor is recommended for majors in MIS and finance.
Accounting Courses
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts, and fundamentals of accounting,
the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic
concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and controlling
processes, decision making, and behavioral considerations. (Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology, and readings in the areas of business administration.
(Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to
financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and
other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on
accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation
concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and
stockholders’ equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial decision
making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other quantitative and
behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS 200, BUS 379 or MAT
163 or 373, MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326 Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance for income
taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent of instructor)
ACC 423 Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPA’s role to form the
basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323 and ENL 111 or
112, or HON 111)
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting,
partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology, and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ACC 199 Internship
ACC 299 Directed Study
ACC 399 Internship
ACC 499 Independent Study/Research
Finance—FIN
The finance major prepares students for professional careers in corporate finance and the
financial services industry. Augsburg finance majors learn requisite skills through courses
focused on financial theory and practice, investment and portfolio theory, intermediate
accounting theory, money and banking, and international finance. In addition, finance majors
take courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how
finance serves the needs of business managers and others who rely on financial information.
Besides careers in the finance/accounting area in all businesses large and small, this major
leads to careers in banking, asset management, insurance, and investment banking. Students
will gain the knowledge and skills to work as financial analysts and financial managers in
business, government, and nonprofit organizations, and to work in other positions requiring
engagement with financial information.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior to graduation. Proficiency in the
use of spreadsheets such as Excel is expected. Coursework provides a foundation for graduate
school and professional career examinations such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA),
conducted by the CFA Institute, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
Finance Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Finance Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 301
BUS 379
ACC 322
FIN 433
FIN 438
FIN 460
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
Investment Theory
International Finance
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: Finance majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Business Finance Certificate Program
The Business Finance Certificate provides students with the knowledge needed to pursue
positions in the banking or brokerage industry, provides basic background for Series 6, 7, 63
examinations, and will partially meet requirements for the Level I CFA examination. It is
designed for students who want to supplement a previously obtained bachelor’s degree or who
are looking to enhance skills in their current job or to pursue a new career. The Business
Finance Certificate is available to non-finance majors and is available through the Weekend and
Evening College (WEC) program. The certificate consists of six courses: ECO 112, ACC 221,
FIN 331, 433, 438, and ECO 315.
Students are required to be in Math Placement Group 3. They must also have a background
in computer skills (especially spreadsheets), or take MIS 260 before admission to the certificate
program. Students must achieve a minimum 2.00 grade point average in all Business Finance
Certificate courses.
Finance Courses
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income
taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, and estate planning. (This
course is typically offered online in the summer.)
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation,
capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management. (Prereq.: ECO
112 or ECO 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3. This course is also offered as an online
option in summer.)
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy,
capital structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management, corporate
restructuring, and corporate governance. (Prereq.: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decision making and portfolio managementtheory and practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and
return analysis, and derivatives. (Prereq.: FIN 331 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
FIN 460
International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing multinational financial management,
including currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting, spot and forward rates, hedging,
and international monetary and trade flows as represented in the accounting and
macroeconomic identities for current account and trade deficits. This course extends
the framework of financial management to include international transactions as well
as ethical considerations. (Prereq.: FIN 331)
International Business—BUS
The objective of the international business major is to prepare students for the increasingly
competitive and interdependent international business world with which they must cope. It is
absolutely necessary for American graduates to be fully informed about how to compete and do
successful business outside the US as well as in the US market where much of their
competition is from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between and within countries, exchange
rates, the laws and logistics of international trade, and investments made in foreign markets.
Knowledge of other cultures is crucial to being a successful international business person.
Besides your studies in business, finance, banking, and the like, you will also learn about
different cultures and societies.
A major in international business will lead you to exciting careers in a global context.
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
Required International Business Courses
Six courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 362
International Business
BUS 465
International Management
MKT 466
International Marketing
And one additional upper division course in either international business or international
economics.
Students must also complete three semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). This
does not include American Sign Language. The language requirement may be waived for
international students. Contact the international business coordinator for details on language
equivalents or other configurations, including transfer equivalencies.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
international business major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113; ACC 221; BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, and three courses in international
business (one may be in international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives in
international economics.
International Business Courses
BUS 362 International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including views of
the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is
supported with real-life case studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or BUS
200 or MKT 252, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
BUS 465 International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the
board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and BUS 242 or 200; BUS 362 recommended.)
MKT 466 International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international setting.
Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing
environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
Management—BUS
The major in management prepares the student for a wide variety of careers in supervision
and senior management. Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is
probably the main resource of developed countries and the most needed resource in developing
ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and its employees toward the
accomplishment of goals. The skills developed in the study of this major are applicable in
businesses of any size and in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
In addition to the general business core courses, students take courses in human resources,
strategy, international management, project management and/or quantitative methods of
management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
Required Management Courses:
Six courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
BUS 440
Strategic Management
BUS 465
International Management
MIS 376
Project Management
or ECO 318 Management Science
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
management major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Business Management Certificate Program
The Business Management Certificate Program is designed for students who want to add to
a current degree, update previously learned skills, change or explore a new career, or increase
their value in the job market. It is available through the Weekend and Evening College program.
Students may begin by completing the Business Management Certificate Program and continue
on to complete a bachelor’s degree in management. The certificate consists of five courses:
BUS 242, 340, 440, 465, and one of the following: BUS 254, MIS 376, or ECO 318.
Management Courses
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human resources;
desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker with the goals of
the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or 200).
BUS 440 Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial
viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or
BUS 200).
BUS 465 International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the
board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200. BUS 362 recommended).
Management Information Systems—MIS
The major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers
in information systems such as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant,
or project manager. MIS studies information systems as both a resource and a tool for decision
making. Students learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design and develop
new systems. MIS is an extensive major (16 courses) and includes courses from computer
science, mathematics, economics, business, accounting, finance, and marketing as well as from
MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required MIS Courses
Six courses including:
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
MIS 376
Project Management
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Three required supporting courses:
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science
CSC 170
Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to Networking and Communications
MAT 171
Discrete Math for Computing
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
MIS 260, ACC 221, ECO 113, BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, plus two courses selected from
MIS 270, MIS 375, and MIS 376 or ECO 318 (but not both MIS 376 and ECO 318)
Information Technology Certificate
The Information Technology (IT) Certificate program is comprised of six courses, which are
part of the management information systems (MIS) degree program. Non-degree seeking
students can complete these six courses to earn the certificate. The certificate is available
through the Weekend and Evening College (WEC) program. Students who do not have a
degree are eligible to go on with their studies to complete the bachelor’s degree in MIS. The six
certificate courses are: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, CSC 160 and CSC 240.
Students can vary the order of courses taken. However, MIS 260 should be the first MIS
course, and CSC 160 should be the first CSC course taken. Students are required to meet a
math proficiency level of MPG 3 prior to entering this program.
Management Information Systems (MIS) Courses
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and Scenario
Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision support tools for
problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
Introduces the concepts of data modeling, database structures, and relational
databases using a hands-on approach. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology, and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational
objectives. Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems,
business process analysis, and understanding of the components in a technology
architecture. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252, ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111, and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control, and
close projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools
such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed
to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: MIS 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer Aided
Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and process
modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A course-long project
is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, and 375)
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent
of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
Internship
MIS 299
Directed Study
MIS 399
Internship
MIS 499
Independent Study/Research
Marketing—MKT
The marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of
marketing functions within both business and not-for-profit organizations. Career avenues
include marketing research, product management, marketing communications (e.g., advertising,
public relations, sales promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on integrating both theory
and practical applications, with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan
location makes it easy for marketing students to complete marketing plans, research studies,
and other projects for leading Twin Cities companies and not-for-profit organizations.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Marketing Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 301
Business Law
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450
Marketing Management
MKT 466
International Marketing
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252, MKT 355 or MKT 357, MKT 352, and two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone who wishes to further their knowledge of the
marketing field.
Marketing Courses
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive,
behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion,
marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
MKT 350 Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer decision
making process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and motivation on individual
decision processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class, family, and purchase
situation influences. Application to everyday purchasing situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252
or consent of instructor)
MKT 352 Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of
research proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.: MKT
252, BUS 379 or 264, or consent of instructor. For non-business majors: An
alternative to BUS 379 is another introductory statistics course with consent of
instructor. Augsburg statistics courses that will automatically fulfill the BUS 264 or 379
prerequisite for non-business majors are MAT 163, SOC 362, or PSY 215.)
MKT 354 Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control of sales force programs
designed to carry out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment,
departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas, and
compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation, and
personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note: Either MKT
355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 357 Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion as
important elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either MKT 355
or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 450 Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term planning
issues; development and implementation of marketing plans. (Prereq.: MKT 252,
MKT 352, MKT 355 or 357, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and pass CT assessment or
GST 100, or consent of instructor)
MKT 466 International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international setting.
Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing
environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 199 Internship
MKT 299 Directed Study
MKT 399 Internship
MKT 499 Independent Study/Research
Chemistry—CHM
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding changes in matter.
Chemistry has been described as the central science because matter includes the entire
physical world, such as the things we use, the food we eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the
insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas that excite
and offer opportunities to benefit the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific
problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their work, including potential
problems as well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to understand themselves and their
society. The liberal arts as offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a chemist
is to be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and
offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Department of Chemistry has established the following
objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
• To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates
who complete our ACS chemistry major to compete successfully with their peers of
similar ability in graduate school or research positions, as well as professional goals
other than traditional positions as chemists.
• To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will want to remain lifelong
learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may change after
graduation, and be able to move into new areas as opportunities arise.
• To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
• To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example of the
methodology of the natural sciences in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and the reflection of the implications and
limitations of science in our society will enhance the ability of non-science persons to
make better value judgments concerning science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Sandra L. Olmsted (Chair), Ron L. Fedie, Vivian Feng, Arlin E. Gyberg (emeritus), David R.
Hanson, Joan C. Kunz, Michael Wentzel
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
One course in biochemistry and one additional course from:
CHM 364
CHM 367
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
Physical Chemistry II
Properties of Polymers
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Because upper division courses have mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should
plan to take MAT 145, 146 in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three courses (and usually more) in
biology. Other pre-health and pre-professional students (physician assistant, pharmacy,
engineering, etc.—see pre-professional program listings in the Academic Information section)
should consult the chemistry department for assistance in course planning early in their college
careers.
Bachelor of Science
American Chemical Society Approved Major
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 361, 363
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHM 364, 365
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory II
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course in biochemistry
One course from:
CHM 367
CHM 470
CHM 495
Properties of Polymers
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245
Calculus I, II, III
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II (should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional mathematics, research experience, and computer
proficiency.
General Education Accommodation
BS chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in the general education program.
See Graduation Requirements modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills
are embedded throughout the chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111 should be
taken in the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met through COM 115 (or COM 111) and further
developed in upper division chemistry courses.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in chemistry, mathematics, and physics and 3.0 over-all; one
course or summer of approved research; participation in seminar.
Minor
Five courses that must include: CHM 115, 116, CHM 353, and any two other chemistry
courses above 300. At least one of the 300-level courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Note: Other restrictions and prerequisites are in the course descriptions.
Chemistry Courses
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a twoterm sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the use
of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. QF course. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
CHM 102
Chemistry for Changing Times
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic chemistry
concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does not count
toward a chemistry major or minor. CHM 102 includes a laboratory experience.
(Prereq.: MPG 2)
CHM 115
General Chemistry I
This is the entry course for chemistry and related science majors, including biology
and physics. Course topics include an introduction to matter and measurements,
chemical equations, stoichiometry, energetics, electronic structure, and bonding
theory. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF course. Prereq.:
MPG 3, high school chemistry recommended. Fall and Spring)
CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution chemistry
including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. QF course. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring and Summer)
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms
and multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of modern
theories of chemical bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms.
(Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 116. Fall: CHM
351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail and
gives an introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of
analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of samples, and
includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour laboratory. QA
course. Prereq.: CHM 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
CHM 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122; pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
(.5 course)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection
and experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture.
CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments related to CHM 361.
(Two two-hour lab periods. Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration, and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied
in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy,
surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
(.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to
CHM 364. (One four-hour lab period. Prereq.: CHM 364 or concurrent registration.
Spring)
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details of
macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic
compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for IR,
UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in
organic synthesis. (Three hours of lecture, six hours of laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352, 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug
action. Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological
membranes, absorption, distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship between
structure and activity; molecular recognition process in drug-receptor interactions;
enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic pathways by which drugs are detoxified.
Also studied are the concepts used in the design of therapeutic substances.
(Prereq.: CHM 352. A course in biochemistry is recommended. Spring, alternate
years)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron
spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical
methods are covered. (Three hours of lecture, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Study of inorganic substances and their reactions using electrostatic and molecular
orbital models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory consists of preparations using a variety
of techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352, 361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
(.0 course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry majors
under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and seniors are
expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside visitors are also
invited to participate.
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and organic
chemistry.
CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project (not
counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic year (that
may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent opportunity to
be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
CHM 199
Internship
CHM 299
Directed Study
CHM 399
Internship
CHM 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: junior or senior standing).
Communication Studies—COM
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to
make communicative choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. Students who major in
communication studies are concerned with interpersonal relationships, mass media, public
advocacy and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions
of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a departmental adviser as early as possible to design
an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Communication Studies Faculty
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen Chamberlain, Wesley Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel
Hanson, Jenny Hanson, David Lapakko, Emanuelle Wessels
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies Major
Twelve courses overall—eight required core courses and four courses within one of eight
emphases. For transfer students, at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all communication studies majors:
COM 111
Public Speaking
or COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 351
Argumentation
COM 352
Persuasion
COM 355
Small Group Communication
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
or COM 329 Intercultural Communication
COM 490
Senior Keystone
Professional Communication Emphasis
This emphasis is intended for students interested in studying communication from an artistic
and humanities perspective. It is appropriate for career interests such as communication
graduate school, other professional graduate programs (e.g. law school), rhetorical criticism,
political communication, and for being a professional trainer, communication consultant,
professional speaker, or speechwriter.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 321 (required), COM 329, 345, 405, 399,
499; THR 350; BUS 242, 301; ENL 220; POL 326, 342, 370; PSY 271, 325; SOC 362, 363
Organizational Communication Emphasis
Appropriate for: business-related careers such as professional manager, sales,
management consulting, technical consulting, internal communications, organizational or
industrial consulting, human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate programs in
organizational studies.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 345 (required), COM 321, 329, 356, 399,
405, 480, 495, 499; BUS 242, 340; PSY 271, 325, 373; SOC 265, 349, 375
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers.
Four additional electives from: BUS 242 or 440 (required); COM 321, 329, 356, 399, 405,
480, 495, 499; BUS 340; ENL 223; MIS 260; PSY 373; SOC 349
Human Relations Emphasis
Appropriate for students pursuing the study of how organizations manage their internal
structure and personnel. People who work in this area deal with such issues as discrimination,
work rules, employee relations, etc.
Four additional electives from: BUS 340 (required); COM 321, 329, 345, 356, 399, 405, 495;
PSY 373, 385; SOC 265, 349, 375
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the communication aspects of the marketingcommunication mix. This emphasis is particularly helpful for students interested in an
organizational role in marketing communication.
Four additional electives from: MKT 252 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 356, 399, 405, 480,
495, MKT 352, 355, 357, 450; POL 342
Public Relations and Advertising Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing fields of public relations and crisis
management, as well as advertising and promotional communication. An internship in public
relations, advertising, or a related field is required.
Four additional electives from: ENL 227 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 345, 356, 399, 405,
480, 495; ART 132, 224, 225; BUS 242, 379; MKT 252, 355, 357; PSY 373; SOC 349, POL 342
Mass Communication and Journalism Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into television, film, journalism, e-media
(both performance and production), media criticism and policy, or graduate school in mass
communication or journalism.
Four electives from the following: ENL 227 (required); COM 120, 243, 247, 321, 329, 348,
399, 495, 499: ART 132, 215, 224, 225, 315, 330, 340; ENL 226, 228, 241, 324, 327, 427; POL
342; THR 232, 233, 325, 350, 360; BUS 254, ENL 328
Graduate Study Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis would be especially helpful for students planning to do graduate
work in such fields as communication studies, education, or law.
Four electives from the following: SOC 362 or ENL 420 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 356,
405, 495, 499; PHI 230; POL 483; PSY 215, 315; SOC 363, 375
For All Eight Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate in Augsburg’s interscholastic forensics program.
Students should be aware that the tournament season is essentially from October through midMarch, and should plan schedules accordingly.
All Day majors should plan to include at least one internship (COM 399) as one of their
electives.
Students may petition the department to include as part of their major concentration other
Augsburg courses not listed above. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the
departmental adviser for prior approval. Also, students may petition to include up to three
courses from other ACTC schools as electives, with prior approval of the adviser or department
chair.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Speaking (S) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
One QF: PSY 215 or MAT 163 AND a QA: COM 352 (NOTE for Mass Communication only,
COM 352 or ENL 327)
W: COM 351 and any 200 level writing course in the English Department
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework and student teaching
requirements in the Education Department, offers students the preparation necessary to
become teachers of communication arts and literature in public schools and allows them to
become licensed to teach at the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation
for teacher licensure is granted only to students who complete the requirements for this program
with a minimum grade of 2.0 in major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in
the major. All requirements in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The
course requirements for this program are listed in the Department of English section of the
catalog.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding
achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors
students must maintain a 3.50 GPA in the major and a 3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their
major program, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality (COM 499
registration). Honors candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior
year to develop a proposal for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111
Public Speaking
or COM 112
or COM 115
COM 254
COM 280
COM 120
or COM 243
or POL 342
COM 351
or COM 352
COM 355
or COM 345
Contest Public Speaking
Scientific and Technical Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Communication Studies
Mass Media and Popular Culture
Studio Production
Mass Communication in Society
Argumentation
Persuasion
Small Group Communication
Organizational Communication
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our belief that students are transformed through a wellrounded curriculum that encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical
considerations, and an understanding of the synergy between theory and practice. The major
explores the tension between art and commerce through dialogues with film industry members,
internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist series. Students will
gain experience in scripting, directing, editing, and acting for both 16mm film and digital.
Students will be introduced to the study of film theory, criticism, and culture. Students are
encouraged to double major or to seek minors in related fields such as art, English, theater,
philosophy, communication studies, women’s studies, and American Indian studies, to name a
few.
Film Faculty
Deborah Redmond (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Wesley
Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug Green, Jenny Hanson, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio
Required of all Film Majors:
Nine Core Courses
FLM 180 FA
FLM 216
ENL 241 HUM
COM 247 HUM
FLM 260
ENL 371
FLM 420
FLM 490
Film Sight and Sound
Film Production I (Prereq.: FLM 180)
Intro to Cinema Arts (Prereq;: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Documentary History and Theory
Documentary Production I (Prereq.: FLM 180 and COM 247)
History of Cinema (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and a 2XX literature course)
Issues in Contemporary Cinema (Prereq.: COM 247 or ENL 371)
Film Keystone (Prereq.: FLM 216 and FLM 260)
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
THR 232
THR 233
FA
Acting
Acting for Camera
Three electives must be chosen from the three defined tracks below in consultation with your
adviser, who is designated by the program director. Note that not all elective courses are offered
every year, so alternatives within the track may have to be chosen.
Track #1 Production: Students interested in producing films or videos complete three (3)
electives chosen from:
ART 132
ART 215
ART 315
ART 340
COM 243
FLM 312
FLM 348
FLM 499
ENL 228
MUS 130
PHY 119
THR 328
FA
FA
Photograph
Web Design 1
Web Design 2 (Prereq.: ART 215)
Digital Imaging
Television Production
Film Production 2 (Prereq.: FLM 216)
Intermediate Video Production (Prereq.: FLM 260)
Independent Study (Prereq.: Instructor’s permission)
Broadcast and Online Journalism (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
FA
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
NS-L Physics for the Fine Arts (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Theatrical Design (Prereq.: THR 228)
Track #2 Performance: Students interested in acting and directing choose from:
ENL 325
Playwriting (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ENL 328
Screenwriting (Prereq.: ENL 220, 221, 226, or 228)
PHY 119 NS-L Physics for the Fine Arts (Prereq.: MPG 3)
THR 233
Acting for the Camera
THR 328
Theatrical Design (Prereq.: THR 228)
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
TTHR 366
Stage Direction (Prereq.: THR 362 or consent of instructor)
FLM 499
Independent Study (Prereq.: Instructor’s permission)
Track #3 Theory and Culture Students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and
cultural context choose from:
ART 240 FA
AIS 264
AIS 364
AIS/WST 208/408
ENL 221
ENL 228
ENL 240
ENL 430
FLM 499
PHI 120 HUM
PHY 119 NS-L
SPA 248
REL 309
Art History Survey (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
American Indians in the Cinema
Indigenous Filmmakers
Native American Women and Film (Prereq.: WST 201 or any WST 2xx
women’s studies’ course; AIS 105 or any 2xx AIS course, or consent of
instructor)
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
Broadcast and Online Journalism (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Introduction to Literary Study (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Advanced Studies in Theory and Method (Prereq.: any 300-level literature
course or consent of instructor)
Independent Study (Prereq.: Instructor’s permission)
Ethics (Prereq.: pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Physics for the Fine Arts (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Spanish & Latin American Culture through Film
Religion at the Movies (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300)
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR/QFA is satisfied by GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, PHI 230, or PHY 119
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses offered
at Augsburg. Prospective minors must obtain prior approval from a film faculty adviser.
Communication Courses
COM 111 Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis, style,
listening, and overcoming speech fright. Note: Students may take only one of either
COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit. (Fall, spring)
COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of preparing speeches for delivery in formal and contest
situations. Students are expected to attend three interscholastic speech tournaments
and compete in at least two of the following: informative speaking, persuasive
speaking, speaking to entertain, and/or communication analysis. Note: Students may
take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit. (Fall)
COM 115 Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
An introduction to public speaking for students majoring in scientific or technical
fields. Includes the same foundational material as introduction to public speaking,
including delivery, argumentation, persuasion, and audience analysis. This material is
then applied to specific contexts common in technical fields, with special attention to
distinguishing expert or lay audiences and the use of technical vocabulary and
notation systems. Note: Students may take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or
COM 115 for credit.
COM 120 Mass Media and Popular Culture
This course is a survey of the mass media in popular culture. Students will examine
the different types of mass media and will gain an understanding of what popular
culture is and why it is important. The course examines the importance of media
criticism and the impact that media have had on culture and society. Students are
encouraged to think critically about media and media consumption.
FLM 180 Film Sight and Sound
This is a beginning-level production course that explores the language of film by way
of its aesthetic roots, technological history, and the vocabulary associated with visual
story telling. Students will analyze scenes at the shot-by-shot level while learning the
creative potential of the moving image. Students then incorporate these lessons into
their own work.
FLM 216 Film Production I
This is an introductory film production course that explores the short narrative story
form. Students will write, shoot, and edit four 16mm silent B &W films. This course
explores the collaborative nature, technical requirements, and creative demands of
telling stories through film.
COM 243 Television Production
This is an introductory television production course utilizing three cameras in a live
studio environment. This course emphasizes the demands of live television
production, such as collaborative team effort, pre-production, time management, and
meeting deadlines. Through a series of exercises, students learn the skills required to
produce a live 30-minute news magazine program. (Fall)
COM 247 Documentary History and Theory
This course studies the history of film’s nonfiction art form, as well as the theoretical
methods of engaging the world through a lens. Through the study of selected
documentaries, students will identify and analyze the filmmaker’s point of view and
the methods used to deliver the message.
COM 254 Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers.
FLM 260 Documentary Production I
This is an introductory video production course that explores documentary’s nonfiction
art form. Through a series of four video projects, students learn the elements and
structure of stories that observe the world through a lens. Emphasis will be placed on
research and story development, as well as learning through collaboration during
production. (Prereq.: FLM 180 and COM 247)
COM 280 Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to acquaint students with the world of ideas
that serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies.
FLM 312 Film Production II
This intermediate 16mm production course builds on the lessons and skills learned in
FLM 216, with the addition of negative color photography and synchronized sound.
Each student creates three narrative film projects with a collaborative team where
they experience the tasks of writing, directing, shooting, and editing. (Prereq.: FLM
216)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction,
and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging from impromptu
speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone
students’ speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111 or 115)
COM 329 Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication,
including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems.
COM 345 Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such
as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation of employees,
organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of communication
problems.
FLM 348
Intermediate Video Production
This course explores the potential of digital cinema. Building on the lessons learned in
COM 247, emphasis will be placed on the visual aesthetic of the digital image while
exploring the craft of storytelling. Each student will produce projects in each of film’s
three main genres: narrative, documentary, and experimental. (Pre-req: FLM 260)
COM 351 Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument,
evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze public
arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM 111 or 115 or
consent of instructor; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111; and pass CT assessment or GST
100. Fall)
COM 352 Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying special
attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3; COM 111,
112, or 115 or consent of instructor; and either MAT 163 or PSY 215)
COM 355 Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
leadership styles, and conflict management.
COM 356 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
This course explores theories and concepts from communication studies related to
our understanding of self, other, relationships, and what it means to lead a
compassionate life. As such, it provides students with an opportunity to probe deeper
into theories and concepts introduced in COM 254 Interpersonal Communication.
(Prereq.: COM 254 or consent of instructor)
FLM 420
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that
occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the
cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide a sophisticated
critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s larger
societal value and impact.
COM 405
Nonverbal Communication
This course focuses on the nonverbal elements of communication. Nonverbal
communication encompasses all communication except the spoken word. In order to
fully explore the functions of nonverbal communication in everyday life, students will
conduct a research project that looks at nonverbal communication in depth. (Prereq:
COM 280)
COM 415 Advanced Critical Media Studies
This course explores the role that various media, such as film, television, and the
internet play in shaping and influencing society. Topics covered include theories of
influence and effects, representations of gender, race, and class, ownership and
democracy, and new media. After taking this course, students should possess
heightened understanding and appreciation of media’s significance and impact in the
world.
COM 480 Public Relations/Promotional Communication
Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An
overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional
communication in profit and nonprofit organizations.
COM 490 Communication Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Communication and
Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and application of those theories to each
student’s sense of vocation. This course satisfies the keystone requirement.
COM 495 Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary sources and
methodology of research.
FLM 490
Film Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Film and Vocation
A synthesis of film theories and application of those theories to each student’s sense
of vocation. This course satisfies the keystone requirement. (Prereq.: FLM 216, FLM
260)
FLM 495 Film Topics
Selected topics in film with emphasis on professional standards at every step of the
finished project.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
COM 199 Internship
COM 299 Directed Study
COM 399 Internship
COM 499 Independent Study/Research
FLM 399
Internship
FLM 499
Independent Study/Research
Electives
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 379
BUS 440
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 328
ENL 430
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
MKT 450
PHI 230
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 385
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 230
THR 232
THR 350
Computer Science—CSC
The Department of Computer Science at Augsburg strives to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in computer science. We offer both a BA and a BS major.
The coursework provides students a strong foundation in computer science, with emphasis on
concepts rather than applications. We encourage students to strengthen their coursework by
electing an internship, undergraduate research experience, or cooperative education
experience. Our location in the Twin Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such
experiences for students, and allows them to add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett, Erik Steinmetz, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Computer Science Major
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
CSC 320
CSC 345
CSC 385
CSC 450
CSC 451
MAT 114
MAT 171
or MAT 145
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer Organization
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Precalculus (or MPG 4)
Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
Calculus I
And two electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR,) and Writing (W) graduation skills
are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (115 recommended), or
b) a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer
Science Department. Consult your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science Major
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
CSC 320
CSC 345
CSC 385
CSC 450
CSC 451
MAT 145
MAT 146
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer Organization
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Calculus I
Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 247
MAT 271
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Modeling and Differential Equations
Discrete Mathematical Structures (recommended)
And three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills
are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (COM 115 recommended), or
b) a sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the Computer
Science Department. Consult your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major has been designed to serve students with need for
some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major requires six courses
from computer science, six from economics, and a required capstone independent study.
Students interested in this major should consult with the faculty in computer science, in
economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics, and Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
or CSC 320
or CSC 352
CSC 345
ECO 112
ECO 113
ECO 312
ECO 313
ECO 318
ECO 315
or EC0 415
CSC 499
or ECO 499
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Algorithms
Database Management and Design
Principles of Computer Organization
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Management Science
Money and Banking
Managerial Economics
Independent Study
Independent Study
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
major. Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational philosophy emphasizes areas of interest in which philosophy and computer
science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and
philosophy of language. The major requires seven courses from computer science, six from
philosophy, and a required capstone topics course. Students interested in this major should
consult with the faculty in computer science, in philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy, and Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
CSC 210
Data Structures
CSC 320
Algorithms
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in computer science major courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent
study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170, 210, 345, one additional upper division computer
science course, and one of MAT 171 or MAT 145.
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as completing a
major requirement. A course must also be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a
prerequisite for a subsequent computer science course.
Computer Science Courses
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, the
internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3, recommend concurrent registration with
MAT 171 or complete CSC 160 prior to taking MAT 171)
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a highlevel programming language. (Three hours of lecture, one-and-one-half hours of lab.
Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3, pass CT assessment or GST 100; MAT 171
recommended)
CSC 210 Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three hours of
lecture, one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and one of
MAT 145 or MAT 171; pass CT assessment or GST 100)
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory, distributed
processing systems, network protocols and security, standards, network
management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3)
CSC 272 UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is assumed that
the student has knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in
some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course with a study of a
programming language)
CSC 320 Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching and sorting
algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and tree and graph
traversal algorithms. The classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable
problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171; pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
CSC 345 Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, binary representation of data, processors,
instruction sets, and assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352 Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization and
security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 353 Database Architecture and Design
An introduction to the physical design and tuning of database systems. Topics include
data storage, indexing, query processing, and transaction processing with a focus on
the relation database. Advanced topics include security, other types of databases
(e.g., distributed databases, client-server architectures, object-oriented), emerging
technologies, and applications. (Prereq.: CSC 210; CSC 352 recommended)
CSC 373 Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional, symbolic languages, such as Lisp or
Scheme. A study of the foundation algorithms used in the field of artificial intelligence.
Applications to selected problems from artificial intelligence. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and
pass CT assessment or GST 100)
CSC 385 Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof
theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state
automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness and
uncomputability. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 431 Introduction to AI Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing, sensor
fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
CSC 440 Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCP/IP and other
network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and a
detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems. (Prereq.:
CSC 240 and 345)
CSC 450 Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages.
Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and semantics,
parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345 or
concurrent registration, CSC 385 or concurrent registration, CSC 320, and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111)
CSC 451 Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and the runtime environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345, CSC 450,
and CSC 385)
CSC 457 Computer Graphics
A study of the foundational algorithms required for computer graphics. Topics include
geometric algorithms, geometric modeling, graphics techniques, graphical user
interfaces, human-centered software development, computer animation, virtual
environments, and 3D immersive rendering. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4)
CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than twice as
part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
CSC 199 Internship
P/N grading only.
CSC 299 Directed Study
CSC 399 Internship
P/N grading only.
CSC 499 Independent Study/Research
Economics—ECO
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an emphasis on national and international issues.
Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education
in a variety of fields or to work successfully in business and government because of the strong
liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers six majors: economics, applied economics, mathematical economics,
business and economics, computational economics, and economics and political science
(education majors only). The economics major and the applied economics majors lead to
careers in the business world or government. The mathematical economics major is designed
for students who intend to attend graduate school in economics or another quantitative field
such as finance or operations research. It is also designed to serve students to work in
quantitative fields immediately upon graduation, e.g., research analysts or actuaries.
Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into the field of computer science. The
combined economics/business administration major allows students great flexibility in order to
explore both fields. Finally, the teaching major in political science/economics allows secondary
education licensure students to obtain a solid background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for confronting change because it
presents a disciplined way to analyze and make choices. An economics major prepares
students for community leadership and leads to a great diversity of career opportunities
including law, teaching, journalism, and private and public international service. Pre-law and
potential Master of Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider
economics as a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such as business
administration, international relations, mathematics, management information systems, political
science, history, and area study programs. Students who are interested in any type of
quantitatively-oriented graduate program in economics or in business are encouraged to either
major or minor in mathematics. These students should also take courses in computer science.
Consult an adviser for specific course suggestions.
For the economics and applied economics majors, the capstone experience is Economics
490 Research Methods in Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their adviser
for other alternatives. Internships are recommended. Students must consult with the department
chair and the internship office before registering for academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three upper division economics courses for a
major and two for a minor. Transfer classes must have been completed in the last 10 years with
at least a 2.0 grade.
Economics Faculty
Keith Gilsdorf (Chair), Jeanne Boeh, Kevin Bowman, Stella Hofrenning, Bernard Walley
Major in Economics, BA
Economics Core:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
Three upper division economics course electives
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics Class:
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145, 146 Calculus I and II
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Applied Economics BA
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
ECO 360
International Economics
ECO 318
Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 350
Labor Economics
ECO 399
Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120
Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Computational Economics, BA
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and Business Administration, BA
Five economics courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
One upper division economics course elective
Six accounting/business administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
FIN 331
Financial Management
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
One upper division business course elective
Major in Mathematical Economics, BS
Eight economics courses:
Eco 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
Eco 113 Principles of Microeconomics
Eco 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Eco 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
Eco 416 Mathematical Economics
Eco 490 Research Methods in Economics
Two upper division economics course electives
Seven mathematics courses:
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 146
Calculus II
MAT 373, 374 Probability and Statistics I and II
MAT 245
Calculus III
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
MAT 324
Analysis
or MAT 369 Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Physical Sciences
or MAT 377 Operations Research
Recommended Courses: CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
and CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your department
chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students, therefore, should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
examination in the major field of concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112, 113, 312, 313, and one additional economics upper division course. Other
configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair. Note: Students who
plan to major in the department are strongly encouraged to select a department adviser as soon
as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
Economics Courses
ECO 110 Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications of many problems facing a metrourban environment especially in the areas of education, housing, and transportation
and is designed for those students who do not plan to major in economics, business
administration, or MIS. (On demand)
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and fiscal
policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to current
economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113. ECO 112 and 113
may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to
market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112 and 113
may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
ECO 311 Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of fiscal
policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.:
ECO 113. On Demand)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and the role
of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the
pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction to welfare
economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Spring
semester and winter trimester)
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial banks,
and the Federal Reserve system and its role in relation to aggregate economic
activity. Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall,
spring semesters and winter trimester)
ECO 317 Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that rely on
different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including systemic
changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and compared to realworld variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: Every three years)
ECO 318 Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern techniques of
management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
decisions. Emphasis is on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio
selection, environmental protection, the shortest route, and inventory models.
(Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall semester and winter trimester)
ECO 350 Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of collective
bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall in
alternate years)
ECO 360 International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among nations.
Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments, exchange rate
systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring in alternate years)
ECO 365 Environmental Economics
This course applies economic principles to the management and utilization of
society’s environmental resources. It analyzes the role of externalities and the public
policy approaches designed to address those market failures, including
command/control and incentive-based strategies. Policy issues examined include air
and water pollution, global environmental issues like ozone depletion and global
warming, and environmental policy for developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall
in alternate years)
ECO 370 International Economic Development
This course studies the major factors that affect the economic standard of living in the
developing world. It examines such issues as poverty and income inequality,
population growth, education and health of society, agricultural production,
environmental externalities, and the role of international trade and foreign assistance.
(Prereq.: ECO 112 or ECO 113. Spring in alternate years)
ECO 415 Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among the
topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of demand and
cost functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management.
(Prereq.: BUS 379, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416 Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical tools to
the areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312 or ECO 313 and
MATH 145 or a calculus class approved by course instructor.)
ECO 490 Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the application of statistical models and
methods to economic problems. Emphasis is on use of econometric software to
analyze data and to test hypotheses. This course satisfies the keystone requirement.
(Prereq.: ECO 112 and ECO 113, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ECO 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international economic problems and
policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ECO 199 Internship
(P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299 Directed Study
ECO 399 Internship
(Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent of instructor. P/N grading only.)
ECO 499 Independent Study/Research
Education- ECE, EED, ESE, EDU, ESL,
SPE
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education programs that
are accredited by the Minnesota Board of Teaching and National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE). These programs lead to recommendation for licensure to the
State of Minnesota for:
● Elementary (grades K-6);
● Secondary—grades 5-12 in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and
social studies; grades 9-12 in life science, chemistry, and physics;
● K-12 licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, English as a Second Language
(ESL) and special education: Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (EBD) and Learning
Disabilities (LD). (Note for special education: ESL, EBD, and LD are available in
Weekend and Evening College (WEC) only. The new academic behavior specialist -ABS
program (pending approval) begins January 2013 in WEC only.
● Optional endorsements for a K-6 elementary license include preprimary (ages 3-5),
mathematics (grades 5-8), general science (grades 5-8), social studies (grades 5-8), or
communication arts/literature (grades 5-8).
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both weekday and weekend/evening
formats. WEC degree and licensure programs are limited to elementary, secondary
communication arts/literature and social studies, and K-12 visual arts, ESL and special
education. Additional teaching majors are available through the weekday program and open to
weekday and weekend students who can take courses on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite
courses, elementary core courses, and professional education courses are available on a
weekend or weekday late afternoon/evening schedule. Field service requirements, associated
with courses, and student teaching must be completed during regular weekday hours. All
students must have some time available each term for field experiences in P-12 educational
settings.
A graduate level licensure option is available in weekend/evening format to those already
holding a BA/BS degree. Graduate courses taken for licensure can be applied to a Master of
Arts degree in Education (MAE). Students who have completed a BA/BS degree may complete
a licensure only program within the day or WEC undergraduate program. Contact the
Education Department or the Office of Admissions for information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must apply for acceptance into the
Education Department prior to beginning most 300-400 level courses. (EDC 310 may be taken
prior to admission). All students are required to take the Minnesota Teacher License Exam
(MTLE) in basic skills—reading, writing, and mathematics—prior to admission to the department
and must pass the MTLE basics skills tests before student teaching. Additional criteria for
acceptance into the Education Department are available through the department website.
Students complete a semester of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree
and/or licensure State law requires passing appropriate exams (MTLE, pedagogy, and content
exams) prior to recommendation for licensure. Students who entered Augsburg College under
earlier catalogs must comply with the requirements of the new licensure programs.
The Education Department offers non-licensure majors in elementary education and
education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also offers a special
education minor which is described at the end of this section after course listings.
Students are assigned an Education Department program adviser at the outset of
coursework. All students are expected to become knowledgeable about programs and follow
through with department policies. Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available
through the Education Department and website.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected Education Department students may participate in an international student
teaching program. Those interested in further information should contact the Education
Department at least one year prior to student teaching. Students who teach abroad will do part
of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
Education Faculty
Jeanine Gregoire (Chair), Elizabeth Ankeny, Chris Brown, Joseph Erickson, Ann Grugel,
Gretchen Irvine, Anne Kaufman, Audrey Lensmire, Gregory Krueger, Susan O’Connor, Vicki
Olson, Donna Patterson, Ron Petrich, Barbara Short, Christopher Smith, Diane Vodicka, Dana
Wagner, Barbara West
Elementary Education—EED/EDC
Elementary Major and Licensure Requirements
Elementary education majors are required to complete the following non-major and major
courses. To be licensed they must also complete a student teaching experience. Degreeseeking students follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change—see Education
Department for most current list):
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for students (Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 math endorsement.)
MPG 3:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary Teachers I (required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary Teachers II (required)
Science sequence for students (Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 general science
endorsement.)
Option A is for weekday students who do not have college-level science courses in their
background.
SCI 110
Natural Science I (Physical Science)
SCI 111
Natural Science II (Biological and Earth Science)
Option B is for weekday, weekend, and/or transfer students with at least one college-level
science course accepted in transfer, or for weekday students who have already started this
sequence.
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics (spring semester—evening) or EED 203 Elementary
Education Physical Science (summer session I only; does not fulfill general
education requirement)
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer session II; does not fulfill general
education requirement)
BIO 102
The Biological World
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
Foundations Block II
EDC 310
Learning and Development
Methods Block I (Courses from this point on require admission to the department)
EED 311
EED 312
EED 325
EED 326
EED 386
K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
K-6 Literacy Methods
Structured Field Experience (0 credit)
K-6 Children’ Literature (.5)
Methods Block II
EED 341
EED 342
EED 350
EED 360
EED 370
EED 380
EED 336
K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
K-6 Methods: Science
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5)
Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0). Student teaching is required for licensure.
Students with an elementary major who do not complete student teaching can graduate through
the elementary education non-licensure major.
EED 488: Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar
(.5)
Endorsements (optional to add on to elementary license, secondary biology, chemistry,
physics)
Communication Arts (5-8)
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
COM 254, 329 or 351 or 355
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student Teaching Content Area
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Adolescent Literature/Media Literacy
Student Teaching—five weeks
Social Studies (5-8)
POL 121
American Government and Politics
HIS 120, 121 or 122 US History
ECO 113
Microeconomics
Choose 1:
HIS 103; HIS 104; PSY 105; SOC 121; ANT 141
ESE 220
Human Geography
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student Teaching Content Area
ESE 311
Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5)
Student Teaching—five weeks
Mathematics (5-8)
MPG 4
or MAT 114 Precalculus
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 Biostatistics
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematics
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
ESE 331
Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5)
Student Teaching—five weeks
General Science (5-8)
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II
BIO 121
Human Biology
BIO 102
The Biological World
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
SCI 106
Meteorology
Geology
(take elsewhere—see Education Department for suggestions)
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
ESE 341
Middle School Methods: Science (.5)
Student Teaching—five weeks
Preprimary Teaching (3-5-year-olds)
PSY 250
Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105)
SOC 231
Family Systems (Day) or SPE 440 Parent and Professional Planning (WEC)
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education (fall trimester)
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary-aged Children (winter trimester)
ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence (spring trimester)
ECE 488, 489 Student teaching for seven weeks in preprimary or kindergarten, seven weeks in
a
grade (1-6)
Graduation and Licensure/ Endorsement requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and grades of
P in student teaching courses are required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required
core, specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of two full courses graded P/N,
plus student teaching, is the maximum allowed within the elementary education major
requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
A graduate-level elementary licensure option is available through Weekend and Evening
College. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
The graduate credits can be used toward the MAE degree. Contact the Education Department
or Office of Admissions for information.
Secondary Education—ESE/EDC
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific requirements of the Education
Department and the subject area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to
have advisers in both their subject area major and in the Education Department. K-12 licensure
is available in art, music, health and physical education. A 5-12 secondary licensure program is
available in communication arts/literature, mathematics, and social studies. A 9-12 secondary
licensure program is available in life science, chemistry, and physics with an additional general
science endorsement for grades 5-8.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for teaching in secondary schools are met
through the Augsburg College Education Department licensure program. These requirements
are: bachelor’s degree, academic major in an approved teaching area, and completion of an
approved licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter adviser for Graduation Skills requirements in Critical
Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Non-Departmental Requirements
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Program Requirements
Foundations Block I
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
Foundations Block II
EDC 310
Learning and Development
Methods Block I (Courses from this point and on require admission to the Education Department.)
ESE 300
ESE 325
Reading/Writing in the Content Area
Creating Learning Environments
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods in Licensure Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
ESE 488
Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar
(.5)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in the teaching major, and P (pass) in
student teaching are required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements,
and education program courses must have a grade of 2.0 or better.
Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the secondary education
program even though they may plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person with a
major in one of these special areas will take three to four courses in student teaching and do
some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note: Recommendation for
teacher licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the
requirements for the Bachelor of Music Education major.
Art, music, and physical education teacher education programs lead to licensure for grades
K-12.
Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through Weekend and Evening College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact
the Education Department or the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Offices for
information.
Education Core Courses—EDC
EDC 199 Internship
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical
and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Field service
experience in an urban P-12 school is required. This course meets Engaging
Minneapolis requirements. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, sophomore
standing)
EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an
awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes
impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and
communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota Standard of Effective
Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
(WEC and summer only)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the major
minority groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills
applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5 course)
An overview of cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesotabased American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of
instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of
effective audiovisual and computer-based materials for teaching/learning situations.
Computer training will be included in this course.
EDC 310 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning.
Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications of theoretical constructs. Field
service requirements in an educational program or P-12 school.
EDC 399 Internship
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on
techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes, and
special focus on needs of urban students. Field service in a mainstreamed P-12
classroom required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EDC 490 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships
with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional
development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. This course
meets the senior keystone requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
Elementary Education—EED
EED 199
Internship
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer session II only)
This course provides hands-on investigations that model modern inquiry learning and
teaching strategies. It meets the basic earth science subject matter standards for
initial licensure. This is a content intensive course. Plan to spend much time outside
of class reading and completing assignments. (Prereq.: Must be an elementary
education major)
EED 203
Elementary Education Physical Science (summer session I only)
Students will participate in hands-on experiments to explore properties of and
changes in matter; position, motion, and force; light, heat, electricity, and magnetism;
and kinds of ways to transfer energy. All elementary MSEPs for physical science are
met in this course. (Prereq.: Must be an elementary education major)
EED 299
Directed Study
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 225 Foundations of Literacy
An initiation into K-6 elementary literacy instruction, focusing on the fundamentals of
linguistics and literacy development in children, with special attention to English
language learners. This course aims in particular to develop students’ base
knowledge as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literacy.
EED 325
K-6 Literacy Methods
Continued instruction in and discussion of literacy K-6 instruction, development, and
assessment. This course aims to investigate research and practices involved in K-6
literacy instruction by examining the competing theories regarding literacy, the
research findings that give support to these theories, and a range of practical
approaches to teach literacy in an elementary setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to
the department, and successful completion of EED 225. Students must be registered
concurrently for EED 326.)
EED 326
Structured Field Experience (0 credit)
Observation, analysis, and preparation of assessment tools and literacy materials for
K-6 students in an elementary classroom setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the
department, and successful completion of EED 225. Students must be registered
concurrently for EED 325.)
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and processes appropriate to middle level
students. Emphasis will include the writing process, types of writing, and integrated
writing across the curriculum. This course is required for students seeking elementary
licensure with a communication arts/literature specialty. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
EED 336
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
The focus of this course is on formal and informal assessment tools, response to
intervention, and differentiated instruction in a K-6 literacy setting. Field service in a
P-12 classroom required. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the department, and
successful completion of EED 225 and EED 325/326)
EED 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Field service in a mainstreamed P-12 classroom
required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department. MPG3. MAT 137
recommended)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for analyzing and translating
elementary science curriculum, considering different instructional strategies, models
of instruction, and authentic assessment techniques. Additional focus on scientific
inquiry from the perspective of a learner, teacher and scientist and translation of
theoretical constructs to an elementary classroom. Field service in a P-12 classroom
required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department.)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten.
Field service in a kindergarten classroom required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
EED 386
Children’s Literature (.5 course)
This course focuses on the study of literature for children and young adolescents. It
includes wide reading across the genres represented in children’s literature, to
evaluate the quality of the literature read, exploring children’s response to literature,
and using children’s literature in teaching and learning.
EED 399
Internship
EED 481, 483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for
licensure. Successful completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory
completion of degree program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg Experience
requirement. (Prereq.: Admission to department; GPA: 2.5; Passing MTLE basic skills
tests; completion of coursework)
EED 488
Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) & Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
Secondary Education—ESE
ESE 199
Internship
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
This course is designed as an introduction to the principal concepts, approaches, and
perspectives of the study of geography through the examination of world geographic patterns
and processes. Major topics include population distribution; cultural characteristics and
cultural landscapes; political integration and disintegration; economic land use; settlements
and urbanization. This course will meet the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice in
Geography for middle school and high school social studies license.
ESE 299
Directed Study
ESE 300
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. Field service in a 712 classroom required.(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department. Note: Students
seeking the 5-12 communication arts/literature license do must take this course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school
portion required in social studies is taught as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social
Studies (.5 course). Field service in a middle school classroom required. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in
the Minnesota Graduation Standards, national standards and required state testing.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Field service in a 7-12
classroom required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department. Note: Students
seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not need to take this course.)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required in
mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics
(.5 course). Field service in a middle school classroom required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school
portion required in science taught concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science (.5 course). Field service in a middle school classroom required. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Also required for
elementary concentration in communication arts/literature. Fieldwork experience
required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for
communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 399
Internship
ESE 481, Student Teaching
483, 485 Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure.
Secondary licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses require two to three.
Successful completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of
licensure program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 488
Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) & Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (EBD) and/or Special
Education: Learning Disabilities (LD) –
SPE
The special education EBD and LD majors are available only through Weekend and
Evening College (WEC). These majors are ideally suited to people who are currently working in
schools with K-12 students with EBD/LD. The K-12 special education license includes a
specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or learning disabilities. Courses labeled SPE
are to be taken during the final year of coursework while students are working in an EBD or LD
setting. Students must complete field service requirements in special education and general
education mainstreamed settings as part of course and program requirements; field service
requirements are during the regular school times and calendar year. See the Education
Department for more information on the distribution of field service hours. The new K-12
Academic Behavior Specialist (ABS) program will begin Fall 2013, pending approval. Contact
the Education Department or the Education Department website for current information
concerning this transition.
A graduate-level licensure option is available through Weekend and Evening College
(WEC). Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Special Education Coordinator: Susan O’Connor
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115
ENL 111
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Effective Writing
Required Education Courses for EBD:
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
EED 325
K-6 Literacy Methods
EED 326
Structured Field Experience (0 credit)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavior Disabilities, and Learning
Disabilities
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Required Education Courses for LD:
All courses for the EBD major, with the exception of SPE 430, plus:
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of LD
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with LD
Special Education Courses
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5 course)
The purpose of this course is to discuss critical issues in the field, create a final
portfolio synthesizing your coursework and experience, and prepare for student
teaching. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral
disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical
aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student
learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual models as
they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the
recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and
how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and personcentered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual program
plans and to create effective learning environments for students labeled EBD.
Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming
partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities (LD only)
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD). This
includes an in-depth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as various
theoretical models (sociological, biological, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral)
applied to understanding learning disabilities. The course will also provide a critique
of current philosophical positions in the field. Students will also acquire knowledge
related to accessing information relevant to the field of learning disabilities. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices (EBD only)
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are labeled
EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, proactive, and non-aversive approaches
drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, personcentered planning, and functional assessment. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities (LD only)
This course will teach students to identify, adapt, and implement developmentallyappropriate instruction that supports the learning of students identified as having
learning disabilities. The course will specifically focus on the areas of reading, writing,
listening comprehension, math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. There will be a
strong focus on the modifications involved in these areas and the planning process
involved. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs, specifically
those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced
and applied. The need to form strong connections with community agencies is
emphasized. This course along with SPE 315 meets the senior keystone requirement
in the core curriculum. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to department, and ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111)
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure.
Student teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within an internship
context. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: Education Department
admission, 2.5 GPA, passing MTLE basic skills tests)
Special Education Minor
The Special Education minor requires six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology
course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is
designed to fit the needs of students in various disciplines interested in disability issues. This
minor is available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410
EDU 491
SOC 231
Learners with Special Needs
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250
PSY 251
PSY 252
Child Development
Adolescent and Young Adult
Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260
Humans Developing
SWK 301
History and Analysis of Social Policy
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
PSY 359
Assessment
Interested students should contact the director of special education at the outset of coursework.
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
(see EDC course descriptions)
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus oncampus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with the
special education director about a placement prior to registering for the course.
(Prereq.: Completion of all other courses in special education minor or consent of
instructor. Open to non-special education students)
Engineering
Augsburg College has cooperative arrangements with two universities to allow students to
earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either
the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering, Minneapolis, or Michigan
Technological University, Houghton, Michigan. Because of the special requirements and
opportunities of these programs, early consultation with the Augsburg engineering adviser is
necessary. Applications for these programs require the recommendation of the Augsburg
engineering adviser. Contact Jeff Johnson, Physics Department, johnson9@augsburg.edu or
612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The College of Science and Engineering and Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides
for two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE) enables students to receive a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. The program typically involves three years at Augsburg and two years at the College
of Science and Engineering.
Students may apply for the program after completing the sophomore year. At that time, they
will be informed of their status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final
acceptance into the program. Formal application to the College of Science and Engineering may
be completed during the second semester of the junior year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Engineering (BA/ME) enables students to receive a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Master of Engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. This program involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
The curriculum is the same as the BA/BE curriculum with the addition of several extra
courses that are completed at Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of
undergraduate courses, if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding
through the graduate curriculum. The number of such courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the BA/ME program should be initiated during the second
semester of the junior year at Augsburg. Formal application for the program may be completed
during the senior year. Those admitted will receive special counseling from the College of
Science and Engineering staff regarding courses that should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the BA/ME program are not guaranteed admission to the College of
Science and Engineering.
Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg and a
Bachelor of Engineering degree from Michigan Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg followed by two years at the affiliated university.
Students accepted into the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if
they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and are
recommended by the engineering adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore opportunities for graduate work at Michigan
Technological University. Further information on these and other graduate programs is available
from the Augsburg engineering adviser.
Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid who are participants in these dual degree programs will be
encouraged to apply to the engineering school of their choice for continuing support. Their
applications will be evaluated using need and academic performance as criteria.
Degree and Major Requirements
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115
CHM 116
CSC 170
ENL 111
PHY 121
PHY 122
General Chemistry
General Chemistry
Structured Programming
Effective Writing
General Physics I
General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 146
Calculus II
MAT 245
Calculus III
MAT 369
Modeling and Differential Equations
or PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses at
Augsburg.
Normally MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year. Students interested in
chemical engineering also should take CHM 351, 352.
English—ENL
Those who study English believe that an intense concern for words, ideas, and images
helps people understand who they are and who they can become. Writing helps all of us clarify
and share our thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life’s complexity, experience life as others do, and better
understand the world in which we live and work. Students majoring in English have the
opportunity to choose one of four concentrations: literature, language, and theory; media writing;
creative writing; and secondary licensure in communication arts/literature.
English relates closely to other majors. With the other arts, English is concerned with the
pleasure that comes from artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art. With
psychology and sociology, English is concerned with individual and group behavior. With
philosophy, English is interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and language.
With science, English is interested in discovering order and determining structures. With speech
and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other
social sciences and humanities, English studies the way people have acted and thought at
different times and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English integrates its program with the cultural opportunities of
this vital urban area. Augsburg students can walk to assigned or recommended plays, films, and
readings available near the campus. English majors have the opportunity to use and refine their
skills through working in internships on and off campus, tutoring English Language Learner
(ELL) students, or tutoring in the writing lab.
Students with an Augsburg English major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and
college education, journalism, government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine,
advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
John Schmit (Chair), Stephan Clark, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Suzanne Donsky, Douglas
Green, John Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan Jorgensen, Dallas Liddle, Kathryn Swanson, Mzenga
Wanyama, Cary Waterman, Susan Williams
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
The English literature, language, and theory concentration provides students various
approaches to the life-enhancing study of the written word and visual text. Spotlight courses
focus on specific authors, genres, or themes, and provoke discovery of new literary
experiences. Courses in African American, Native American, Asian American, and postcolonial
literatures reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English,
American, and world literatures are organized by historical periods and provide a classically
structured framework of study. Courses in literary theory demand the intense and intellectually
challenging engagement of text, culture, and self.
While some of our courses foreground theoretical approaches to literature and deeply
examine race, class, and gender in the consideration of their subject matter, all of our courses
infuse these concerns into their engagement with primary works of fiction, poetry, creative
nonfiction, film, and drama.
All literature classes involve students in dynamic and enjoyable literary examination, and are
taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes develop and
demand the skills of aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical reading, open and clear
speaking, and analytical and engaging writing—skills of the educated and employable citizen.
The literature, language, and theory concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with
American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, Film, Theater Arts, and Women’s
Studies.
The English writing concentration is for students who intend to develop professional skills in
either creative or media writing. Over the course of their study, students will master terminology;
understand historical, legal, and ethical issues relevant to the field; and study the works of
established writers and professionals. The writing major emphasizes expanding competencies
in observation, research, and analysis that enable writers to gather material from a variety of
sources and perspectives for their work. Writing majors will understand the interdisciplinary
demands inherent in creative and media writing (including issues of design) and will enhance
their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors who are practicing writers themselves.
The writing concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication Studies,
and Theater Arts.
The communication arts/literature teacher licensure major is for students who seek to be
licensed to teach in Minnesota in communication arts/literature. Students are encouraged to
take courses toward their major during the first and sophomore years, and to apply for the
education licensure program no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work with advisers in the English Department and the
Education Department in order to meet the professional requirements within the Education
Department as well as the requirements for the major. Should licensure not be possible,
graduation can be achieved through an English major, which requires at least two additional,
specific courses, or through a communication studies major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing the following courses:
Concentrations in English Literature, Language, and Theory; English Writing; Creative
Writing:
QR/QFA: GST 200 or PHY 119; OR a
QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion of
either a:QA: ENL 327
Concentration in Media Writing:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT
138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion
of:
QA: ENL 327
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT
138, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion
of:
QA: COM 352
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major Requirements
English Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112.
Students must take at least two 200-level literature courses as prerequisites for upper
division courses in English, as well as either ENL 220 or ENL 221. No more than two 200-level
literature courses may count for the major.
Students must take at least five 300-level courses, with one each in British literature,
American literature, and world literature.
Majors must take at least one 400-level course with concurrent enrollment in ENL 490
English Keystone. Any 300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in English Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are required. One course must be
ENL 220 or ENL 221; the remaining four must be literature, language, and theory courses, three
of which must be upper division courses.
English Writing Concentration
Students must take 10 or 11 courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including
three literature, language, and theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level or
higher.
Creative Writing Emphasis
Two introductory writing courses at the 200-level: ENL 226 (required) and either ENL 220 or
221. And a 300 level writing sequence: Either Fiction I and Fiction II (ENL 320 and 321), or
Poetry I and Poetry II (ENL 322 and 323). And one elective from the following: ENL 227; ENL
228; ENL 320 or ENL 322; ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325; an approved ACTC creative
writing course; or an internship. And ENL 420, the keystone writing course. An additional art
class is required, either Web Design I (ART 215) or Graphic Design (ART 225).
Media Writing Emphasis
Two introductory courses are required: Either ENL 227 or 228; and Either ENL 220 or 221.
Also required, ENL 327 Quantitative Journalism; and two additional courses from the following:
ENL 226, 227, 228, ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325; an approved ACTC
writing/reporting course; or an internship.
And ENL 427, the Keystone Advanced Studies in Media Ethics and Theory.
Additional art classes are required: Web Design I (ART 215) and Graphic Design (ART 225).
Minor in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111,
or ENL 112, including at least one course from the 200-level and two from the 300-level.
A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111,
or ENL 112 and must include ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative writing
courses, two of which must be a 300 two-course writing sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis requires six courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112, and must include ENL 227 or 228, ENL 427, one design course, and three upper division
media writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365
Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
ENL 396
Internship in Teaching Writing
And three upper-division ENL Literature courses, one each in British, American, and world
literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or
related activity (subject to departmental approval).
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 112
Contest Public Speaking
COM 243
Studio Production
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
COM 352
Persuasion
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure. They include EDC 200, 210, 211,
220, 310; ESE 325, 350, 351, 352; EDC 410, 490; student teaching. In addition to consulting
your designated ENL adviser, contact an Education Department adviser for information about
education courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; submit proposal to department chair by early
October in senior year for department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty
committee. Honors project may receive independent study credit (refer to departmental
guidelines).
Other Requirements
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors must take at least three of their English courses at
Augsburg. Transfer students who minor in English must take at least two of their English
courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English from another college must take at
least three of their English courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These
courses must be taken before the department can recommend a student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate
writing class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition
must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop competence in composition skills—
such as stating and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and
sentences—are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more
individual instruction than is possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass
Developmental Writing (ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective
Writing (ENL 111).
Note: Students should register for ENL 101 during the first semester of attendance if
possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111 should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing (ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111), HON 111, or
ENL 112 can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with their
instructor up through the last week of class (without special permission/petition). Students who
choose to receive a traditional grade in either course will receive a grade of N (one time only) if
their work is below a 2.0. A student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and does not receive a grade
of 2.0 or higher, will receive a grade of 0.0.
English Courses
Service Courses
The department offers these service courses for students as required by a placement test.
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place
in the course.
ENL 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENL 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of students
identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in
composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not fulfill the
graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for this course is 2.0.
ENL 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques, and writing critical
reviews. Attention is given to increasing students’ effectiveness in choosing,
organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising for clarity and style.
A writing lab is provided for those needing additional help. The minimum passing
grade is 2.0.
HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
This course takes a problem-based, process-oriented approach to expository writing.
Attention is given to choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically;
reading closely; and revising carefully for clarity and style. The minimum passing
grade is 2.0.
ENL 112
Advanced Effective Writing
Advanced Effective Writing follows the same purposes and procedures as ENL 111;
placement is determined by a writing sample submitted by students upon entry to the
College. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 217/218
English for Language Learners
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level materials,
and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing determines
placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines
whether the ELL requirement is met. Students continue in ELL until the requirement is
completed but can receive credit for only two courses.
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses
The 200-level courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the English major develop
foundational competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities
for diverse literary discovery. These courses require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a
prerequisite or co-requisite.
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
This course develops students’ critical and analytical skills in reading and
appreciating all kinds of literary texts and genres, including poetry, fiction, and drama.
Emphasis is placed on learning fundamental terms and concepts that serve future
literary inquiry and enjoyment. Required for communication arts/literature teacher
licensure major. (Prereq. or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and technical and
aesthetic evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of film form
and selected aesthetic movements. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 250
American Voices
American Literature is made up of many voices that are distinct from one another in
any number of ways. This course foregrounds those voices that are usually identified
by dint of ethnic rubrics. In each iteration, a specific ethnic literature such as Hispanic,
Asian American, or Jewish literature will be emphasized. Check the departmental web
page for further information or contact the instructor. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111,
or ENL 112)
ENL 251
Introduction to African-American Literature
This course introduces students to the foundations, development, and production of
modern African-American literature from its origins in the 18th century to the present.
explores various literary genres, representative authors, epochal texts, and literary
and ideological movements that have contributed to the shaping of the African
American literary tradition. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or Hon 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian writing,
including nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores the richness and
diversity of American Indian literature and the ways in which literature reflects and
illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close
readings of literature and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and
small group discussion. Course cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq or
co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
Spotlight Courses
Offered alternating terms (content for each will vary by term—check online course descriptions)
ENL 260
Authors
A chance to investigate closely an author of significant influence in various cultural
contexts. Course subjects may include “Shakespeare on Page, Stage, and Screen,”
“Tolkien’s Life, Times, and Works,” “The Cinema of Orson Welles,” “Mark Twain in the
20th Century,” and others. Check the departmental web page for the title of a given
section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 270
Themes
This course traces a specific theme through changing historical, literary, and cultural
contexts. Course subjects may include “The Heroic Journey,” “Literature and
Landscape,” “Utopian Visions,” and others. Check the departmental web page for the
title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 280
Genres
Students will consider literary and cultural developments that fix generic conventions
and ways authors subvert or challenge those conventions. Course subjects may
include “History of Mystery Fiction,” “The Short Story,” “Sports and Literature,”
“Victorian Thrillers,” “The Musical on Stage and Screen,” and others. Check the
departmental web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 290
Explorations in Language and Theory
An introductory course in applied literary or language theory. Course subjects may
include “Cinema and Sexuality,” “Strategies in Reading the Novel,” “Challenging the
Gaze,” “Language and Society,” and others. Check the departmental web page for
the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in
historical and cultural contexts. These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts
by employing techniques, terminology, and research methods of the discipline, resulting in
effective and substantive expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise indicated,
students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see writing courses), or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
British Literature
ENL 330
Shakespeare
Study of the bard’s major plays—comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances—for
their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200level literature, language, or theory course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 332
Renaissance and Reformation
A survey of 14th- to 17th-century British literature, with attention to its European
contexts. Begins with the Reformation of the 14th century and Canterbury Tales and
ends with the Puritan Revolution and Paradise Lost. Themes include “the
enchantment of evil”; the hero as lover and courtier; utopian dreams and the literature
of conquest; the writer as politician; and the challenges to religious certainty in a postPtolemaic universe. Major writers include Marlowe, Spenser, Shakespeare, More,
and Donne. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 333
British and American Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries: Strange Shores
British and American writers of this period are surveyed, with attention to the
historical, intellectual, and social influences of the major literary movements on both
sides of the Atlantic. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 334
British Literature: Reason and Romanticism
This class investigates the literary texts now called Romanticism within the history
and culture of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain. The famous “big six” poets
(Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats) will be studied in the context of
poetic predecessors and influences (Burns, Cowper, Smith) and contemporary talents
in other genres, including Austen, Wollstonecraft, and Scott. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221, or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 336
British literature: The Age of Victoria
If America was the world’s cultural and political leader in the 20th century, Britain was
the leader of the 19th century. Students will study the literature and culture of Queen
Victoria’s England and her empire from the 1830s through 1914 in all four major
genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and essay. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 337
The British Novel: Love and Learn
This course traces two great structuring ideas—the love-plot and the education-plot—
in the rise and development of the British novel in the 18th and 19th centuries. The
course spans 150 years of literary history, while studying and critiquing the ways
literary theorists and historians have explained and theorized British fiction. Authors
surveyed include Defoe, Richardson, Austen, Trollope, Brontë, Eliot, and others.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 338
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
A variable survey of drama in English by British and Commonwealth playwrights,
organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include “Mysteries and
Moralities,” “London Onstage,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and “What Is My Nation?”
Readings range from the Middle Ages to the present. THR 250 satisfies the
prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature
course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 339
Modern British and Irish Writers
Writers of the first half of the 20th century are surveyed, with attention paid to their
contribution to modernism, experimentation, and literary form. Virginia Woolf, William
Butler Yeats, James Joyce, Henry Green, D.H. Lawrence, Samuel Becket, and Muriel
Spark are among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level
literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
American Literature
ENL 350
Readings in African-American Literature
This course offers a chance to look in depth at authors, themes, historical influences,
and theoretical issues surrounding both classical and emerging minority literature.
The course’s focus varies. A specific ethnic literature or a specific writer may be
emphasized; at other times topics that cross the boundaries of minority literatures will
be examined. Check the departmental web page for a given section’s emphasis.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 351
19th-Century American Literature
Covers the intellectual and social environment that affected the writers of the period.
Many different genre—slave narratives, romances, tall tales, epic poetry—are
considered. Douglass, Jacobs, Thoreau, Melville, Hawthorne, Twain, Emerson,
Dickinson, James, and Wharton are among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 352
American Literature from 1900 to 1945
Naturalism, the rise of modernism, the development of social protest literature,
significant movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, and other major
developments of the period are charted. Cather, Dreiser, Elliot, Fitzgerald, Faulkner,
Hemingway, Hughes, and Hurston are among the writers considered. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 353
American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Writers surveyed include O’Connor, Bellow, Baraka, Baldwin, Ellison, Erdrich, Roth,
Pynchon, Oates, Kingston, Mailer, Williams, Wideman, Morrison, as well as
contemporary fiction writers represented by the Best American Short Stories
anthologies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 354
Contemporary American Poetry
A survey of the work of poets who have come into prominence since mid-20th century
as represented in the anthology Contemporary American Poetry. Attention will be
given to younger and/or less prominent poets represented in the Best American
Poetry series. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL/AIS 355
Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme
such as “Native Voices of Minnesota,” “Voices from the Southwest,” “Poetics and
Politics of Native Writing,” “Women and Power in Native Literature, ““UrbanReservation: Homing,” and “American Indian Film-Literature Adaptation.” Students
focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural
emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts. Course cross-lists with
American Indian studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 358
Readings in American Drama
A variable survey of American drama from the early 20th century to the present,
organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include “American Families,”
“Blacks and Whites,” and “Sex and Self on the American Stage.” Readings range
from O’Neill and Treadwell to Shanley and Parks. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
World Literature in Translation
ENL 360
The Classical Tradition
A study of the major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer,
Aeschylus, Sophocles, Virgil, through Dante. Works are studied with reference to their
mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence on later literature,
and their enduring relevance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 361
The Medieval World
A survey of medieval literature from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the 14th
century, this course emphasizes themes of cultural collision and synthesis: pagans—
both classical and “barbarian”—and Christians; Islam and Christendom. Attention is
paid to heroic traditions (myth, epic, saga, romance, hagiography); the literature of
courtly and profane love; and visions of heaven and hell. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or
one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 362
Renaissance to Modern Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the Renaissance to the
modern period, including such authors as Molière, Cervantes, Rabelais, Voltaire, and
Ibsen. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 365
Contemporary Postcolonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors from Latin
America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by indigenous authors
worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in
an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their
literary, cultural, and social contexts. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies. Required for
communication arts/literature teacher licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or
one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
The course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures. Emphasis on
the conditions that have affected women’s writing (including race and class), the
reflection of women’s unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which
women writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage. This
course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 368
Readings in World Drama
A variable survey of drama in translation from around the world, organized historically
and/or thematically. Sample topics include “Classical Theaters,” “Spanish and Latin
American Drama from the Renaissance to the Present,” “Social Issues in
Contemporary World Drama.” (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature
course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
Language, Media, and Theory
ENL 371
History of Cinema
A chronological survey of the development of cinema from the inception of the moving
image in the late 19th century through the emergence of film as one of the most
important popular art forms of the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on important
international cinematic artistic movements, such as Italian neorealism and the French
New Wave, on cultural contexts that influenced the reception of film art, and on
technological advancements that altered the medium and influenced both narrative
and documentary filmmakers. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning the
English language, including theories of language acquisition. Required for the
communication arts/literature licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a means of
establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay attention to gender
differences in the use of language and analyze ways in which speakers and writers
can both create and revise reality via the language they use. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 394
Composition: Theory and Practice
Students will examine composition as a relatively new field of study, one in which
research in such areas as cognition, language acquisition, gender differences in
language, and code switching are relevant. Using both spoken and written language,
students will apply various theoretical positions to the language they and others use
to communicate in a range of linguistic tasks. Recommended for licensure and
potential graduate students. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and
theory, and ask students to write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level
literature course or consent of the instructor serve as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
ENL 410
Advanced Studies in Literature
Potential course subjects include “The Beats,” “American Indian Writers Speak,” “The
Unteachable Novel,” “Studies in the American Romance,” “Black and White and Red
All Over: Film Noir, Communism, and Race,” and others. Check the departmental
web page for the subject of a specific term, and get a complete course description in
the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature course or consent of
instructor)
ENL 430
Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method
Through a focus on particular issues and problems in literary studies, this course
engages students in a variety of past and current critical theories. Possible course
topics include “Is There a Gay Literature?” “Realism Reconsidered,” “Cognition,
Meaning, and Interpretation,” “Eco-criticism and the Nature of Reading,” “Readings in
Theory,” and others. Check the departmental web page for the subject of a specific
term, and get a complete course description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any
300-level literature course or consent of instructor)
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place
in the course.
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing. Its workshop
format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self and peer
evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing. Required for the
communication arts/literature teacher licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
A variant of English 220, this course also builds on the methods of Effective Writing,
but in this version students work on content related to subjects in the world of art and
literature. Particularly aimed at art, theater arts, and film majors. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
This practical course is designed to improve writing skills for those entering business
and professional careers. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative writing
and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but including journal
keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for the print media.
Students consider how to recognize news, gather and verify facts, and write those
facts into a news story. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for broadcast
and online media. Students use an intensive practice model to learn the basics of
newsgathering, writing, and production for radio and the internet. (Prereq.: ENL 111,
or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 320
Fiction One
Students draft a collection of short stories and critique others’ work in the writing
workshop environment. Throughout the term, students will also read classic and
contemporary short fiction, analyzing and examining the work of established writers
as they learn to identify successful short fiction while creating their own work.
(Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 321
Fiction Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of short fiction, redrafting and
polishing at least four short stories of varying lengths for inclusion in a portfolio of
work. Students will also be expected to create at least one new work of short fiction
during this workshop term. (Prereq.: ENL 320 or review and acceptance by instructor
of four story drafts written by the student and offered as work the student will refine in
Fiction Two.)
ENL 322
Poetry One
Students draft a collection of poems and critique others’ work in the writing workshop
environment. Students will learn to identify successful poetry as they create their own
poems; they will read published poetry and listen to new and established poets
reading their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 323
Poetry Two
In this writing workshop, students write and revise a collection of poems to be
produced as a chapbook. Some of the poems written during this semester will be
experiments with formal verse, such as villanelles and sestinas. (Prereq.: ENL 322 or
review and acceptance by instructor of a collection of poetry written by the student.)
ENL 324
Creative Nonfiction
In this writing workshop, students develop a portfolio of creative works in the “fourth
genre,” which may include memoir; personal essays; flash nonfiction; researched
feature stories; mixed media, hypertext, and fragmented nonfiction; and lyric essays.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or 226)
ENL/THR 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theater. Students will learn the basics of dramatic
structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of
playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and junior or senior
standing, or consent of theater department chair. THR 250 or ENL 226
recommended.)
ENL 327
Quantitative Journalism: From Computers to Community
This course introduces students to gathering, analyzing, and presenting quantitative
data by using computers and other sources. The course also incorporates off-campus
resources to provide students with real-world experience of how data are
incorporated into print, broadcast, and online journalism. This course is designed for
persons wishing to explore use of quantitative data and for those preparing to enter
the communication professions. (Prereq.: ENL 227 or 228)
ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from story
outline to the creation of a screenplay draft. In addition to writing their own scripts,
students will review feature films and analyze work written by each member of the
class, giving detailed critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft,
and form. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or 226, or 228)
ENL 420
Advanced Studies in Writing
The writing keystone is a final, summative seminar emphasizing collaboration,
professional standards, and the creation of a publishable or performable completed
product. The topic changes; check the departmental web page. (Prereq.: Any 300level writing course)
ENL 427
Advanced Studies in Media Ethics and Theory
This course acquaints students with the concepts and functions of the news media in
global society, exploring the interaction of ethical and legal principles of American
journalism and considering the role of the news media in historical, economic, and
technological contexts. The course will analyze situations that have arisen in the past
and situations that arise now in a digitized information world. Students will study the
special position given the media in the United States and will consider First
Amendment protections and the media’s responsibilities to inform the public in a free
and democratic society. (Prereq.: ENL 220, or 221, or 226, or 227, or 228; and any
300-level media writing course.)
ENL 490
English Keystone (.0 course)
Students seeking keystone credit must register for this no credit, P/N course, along
with ENL 410, 420, or 430.
Directed Studies, Internships, and Independent Studies
ENL 291/391
Experiences in Thai Education and Culture
In this course, offered alternate years, students will spend approximately three weeks
in May in Thailand. During this time, students will visit temples and sites in Bangkok,
Chiangmai, and Prachuab Kirikhan. They will learn about Thai Buddhism,
government, traditional customs, and culture. Students will also spend several days
teaching English to Thai students in a Thai secondary school.
ENL 299
Directed Study
ENL 396
On-Campus Internships
This course is required for all communication arts/literature licensure students. It is
normally taken with students enrolled in English 101 Developmental Writing. Interns
prepare class presentations, assess student writing, and learn methods useful in
teaching composition.
ENL 399
Off-Campus Internships
ENL 499
Independent Study and Honors Projects
Honors studies must be directed by a professor chosen by the student and approved
by the department. Independent study projects not designated for honors must be
approved by the chair of the department.
Environmental Studies
Environmental studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations with the natural
world. The program pursues a multifaceted examination—across the natural sciences, social
sciences, humanities, and professional studies—of the interdependence shared by people and
nature. It provides an understanding of the material world as well as the ecological, social, and
cultural processes and problems that bind that world together. Through the study of politics,
biology, literature, chemistry, social work, economics, and history, environmental studies
students focus on the most pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city offers a particular opportunity for the close study of
complex urban environments. Although many equate environmental issues with rural areas,
most people live in cities. Urban residents shape nature in innumerable ways, including through
energy, food, and water consumption; transportation; and industrial production. In turn, cities
often serve as the settings in which environmental injustice flourishes. With that in mind,
Augsburg’s environmental studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality
and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading to a BA or a minor in environmental
studies. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to comprehend ecological
processes, recognize the many and varied forms of nature in the city, distinguish stakeholders’
interests in policy debates, decipher the context and variety of human experiences in nature,
identify inequities in the access to and use of natural resources, and articulate responses
grounded in multiple disciplinary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on
their experiences in settings as diverse as the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper
Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of the program pursue vocations in nonprofit
organizations, government policy and planning positions, law, education, ministry, and corporate
settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
John Zobitz (Mathematics, Director), Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology),
Kristen Chamberlain (Communication Studies), Christina Erickson (Social Work), Z. Vivian Feng
(Chemistry), Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), David Hanson (Chemistry), John Harkness (English),
Ann Impullitti (Biology), Colin Irvine (English), Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Michael Lansing
(History), Joseph Underhill (Political Science).
Major
Fourteen Courses (standard track or HECUA track)
Standard Track Requirements (14 course credits):
Core courses:
ENV 100
ENV 120
Environmental Connections
Introduction to Environmental Science
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
or INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/ Environmental Politics (CGE)
WST 341
or SOC 381 The City and Metro Urban Planning
ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/ Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
HIS 316
US Urban Environmental History
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
ENV 399
Internship
ENV 490
Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116 General Chemistry II (depends on MPG score)
HECUA Track Requirements (14 course credits):
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/ Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
HIS 316
US Urban Environmental History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 (HECUA Environmental Sustainability Semester, four course credits:
Adaptive Ecosystem Management; Social Dimensions of Environmental Change,
Field/Research Methods and Investigation, Internship and Integration Seminar)
SBS 499
Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116
General Chemistry II (depends on MPG score)
Minor
(Seven courses)
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
ENV 120
Introduction to Environmental Science
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
HIS 316
US Urban Environmental History
or ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage
or REL 313/ Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
or INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/ Environmental Politics (CGE)
WST 341
or ECO 365 Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
or SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Environmental Studies Courses
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current environmental issues. The course depends
on ecological visions of the world and examines the connections we share as people
living simultaneously in human community and in physical environments. In
examining these connections, we depend on the insights offered by political science,
biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well as
experiential education and service-learning. The issues examined in this class—
neither remote nor abstract—exist in our everyday lives, and a central feature of the
course is the application of knowledge gained in the class to a campus project.
(Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF, fall)
ENV 120
Introduction to Environmental Science
An introduction to the systematic study of the environment from physical, biological,
chemical, and quantitative perspectives. Satisfactory completion of this course
satisfies a Liberal Arts Foundation requirement in the Natural Sciences and
Mathematics and as a QF. MPG 3 and CT required.
ENV 490
Environmental Studies Independent Project
An independently-designed project (approved by the program director and a
committee of three environmental studies faculty representing at least two academic
divisions) that displays a student’s ability to synthesize interdisciplinary approaches,
demonstrate higher-level learning, and examine vocational issues through the study
of an environmental problem. Vocational questions will also be formally explored.
(Prereq.: ENV 100, BIO 152, CHM 106 or 116, SWK 210, HIS 316, and ENV 399)
Film
See listing under Communication Studies.
Finance
See listing under Business Administration.
Foreign Languages
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
French
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
German
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
Health, Physical Education, and
Exercise Science—HPE
All students at Augsburg College will interact at some point during their college experience
with the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. Goals of the
department are to provide quality experiences, preparation for the professions, and an
education that leads to lifelong participation in physical activity. Recreational participants as well
as student athletes will find ample opportunity for developmental activities.
The physical education program prepares students for careers in physical education
endeavors in the schools and in allied professions. It also provides general education in physical
activity for all Augsburg students.
The health education program prepares students for careers in school health education,
wellness, and allied professions. This program offers a comprehensive view that examines
prevention and promotion needs for individuals, schools, and the community.
The exercise science program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge
needed to become a health fitness or community health professional. Interested students will
also be prepared to move on to graduate or professional school in allied health fitness
professions.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required
courses with an HPE prefix.
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), David Barrett, Jane Becker, Chris Brown, Anthony Clapp, Steven
Dalhed, Carol Enke, Aaron Griess, Melissa Lee, Mike Navarre, Patrice Salmeri, Missy Strauch,
Ted Vickerman
Degree and Major Requirements
Health Education
Health Education Major
HPE 104
HPE 110
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 215
HPE 316
HPE 320
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 390
HPE 410
HPE 450
Components of Fitness Training
Personal and Community Health
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Health and Exercise Psychology
Human Sexuality
School Health Curriculum
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Fitness
Assessment in Health and Physical Education
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
Current Health Issues
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
PSY 250
Child Development
or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104, 110, 114, 115, 316, 320, 390, 450, BIO 103. (The Minnesota Board of Teaching does
not license minors in teaching.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may
be subject to change after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to
consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students
must consult with a faculty adviser concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements
under the Bachelor of Science option.
Physical Education
Physical Education Major
HPE 104
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 205
HPE 220
HPE 254
HPE 275
HPE 324
HPE 334
HPE 335
HPE 340
HPE 350
HPE 351
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 473
BIO 103
Components of Fitness Training
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness
Motor Learning
Introduction to Developmental and Adapted Physical Education
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
K-6 PE Games and Activities
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Outdoor Education
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Assessment in Health and Physical Education
Physical Education Curriculum
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPE 104, 115, 205, 324, 334, 351. (The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors
in teaching.)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching certification. The following
courses are recommended for those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
HPE 114
Safety Education
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280
Coaching Theory
The MSHSL requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete a coaching
effectiveness program offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may
be subject to change after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to
consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students
must consult with a faculty adviser concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements
under the Bachelor of Science option.
Exercise Science
Exercise Science Major
HPE 104
Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 215
Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 300
Nutrition for Exercise Science
HPE 305
Stress Management
HPE 350
Kinesiology
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397 or 399 Internship in Exercise Science
HPE 450
Current Health Issues
HPE 490
Health Fitness Seminar and Keystone
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
or HPE 330 Community Health Methods
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPE 430
Epidemiology (HLTH 400 Epidemiology at Univ. of St. Thomas)
or HPE 304 Advanced Fitness Training
Health, Physical Education, and
Exercise Science Courses
HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness
(.0 course)
This course is required of all Augsburg students outside the HPE majors. It seeks to
improve the student’s knowledge and understanding of the components of physical
fitness and how they contribute to personal lifelong health and well-being. This course
is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed to assess, monitor, and discipline
oneself to maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness. (Fall, spring)
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Activity
(.0 course)
Lifetime activity courses are designed to improve proficiency in a selected physical
activity. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic skills, strategy,
and rules of the activity. (Fall, spring)
HPE 007 Lifetime Activity - Hybrid
(.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to improve proficiency in one or more
student selected activities. Students will understand and demonstrate fundamentals
and benefits of selected activities. This course will be taught in a hybrid format,
blended between in-person lab experiences and online discussions and reporting.
(Fall, winter, spring WEC)
HPE 008 Foundations of Fitness - Hybrid
(.0 course)
Foundations of Fitness is designed to improve the student's knowledge and
understanding of physical fitness, nutrition and stress and how they influence health
and well-being. This course provides knowledge and skills needed for an individual to
maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness. This course will be taught in a hybrid
format, blending in-person lab experiences with online discussion and reporting.
HPE 104
Components of Fitness Training
This course implements a performance-based approach designed to enable the
student to become well educated in strength and cardiovascular training. The
proficiencies will address the specifics of knowledge and performance in fitness
training. This course will implement optimal research-based theories for improving
aerobic and muscular strength for the purpose of designing an individualized strength
and aerobic conditioning program. (Fall, spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the individual and the
community. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall, spring)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life. National
Safety Council First Aid and CPR certifications. (Fall, spring)
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education
(.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser.
Includes information about school health education and services. (Fall, spring)
HPE 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
(.5 course)
An introduction to the professional field of health, physical education, and fitness.
Includes history, current trends, and professional opportunities related to health,
human performance, and wellness. Students also will examine the components of a
healthy lifestyle found on the wellness continuum. (Fall, spring)
HPE 215 Health and Exercise Psychology
Study of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions on
exercise and health. Specific physiological and psychological benefits associated with
exercise are addressed along with health promotion, intervention, and adherence.
Examples of topics covered include anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, self-efficacy,
and determinants of exercise. (Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning
(.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills and performance,
and how this relates to motor development. (Spring)
HPE 254
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted physical education from early
childhood through grade 12. The role of school-based health and physical education
programs for students with disabilities will be addressed. Fieldwork experience is a
requirement in this course. (Fall)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries. Practical
experience in taping and training room procedures. A lab accompanies this course.
(Prereq.: HPE 114. Spring)
HPE 280
Coaching Theory (.5 course)
Theory, philosophy, organization, and supervision of coaching. Includes psychology
of sport and how psychological factors affect participation in sport.
HPE 300
Nutrition for Exercise Science
This course provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements, food
sources, and functions of carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals and
their impact on health and performance. Students will evaluate and design nutritional
regimens to support optimal athletic performance, ultimately examining nutritional
supplements, ergogenic aids, and anabolic steroids and the safety and efficacy of
legal and banned substances.
HPE 304
Advanced Fitness Training
This course is designed to examine and apply the latest in scientific research of
advanced personal training. Participants will be exposed to established training
methods for developing advanced workouts as well as a variety of breakthrough
exercises that may result in fitness improvements. Ultimately, students will create and
optimize aspects of the different training phases for their year-round program design.
(Prereq.: BIO 103, HPE 104, HPE 114. Spring)
HPE 305 Stress Management
(.5 course)
This course introduces students to concepts related to stress and stress
management. Along with the study of the role of stress in dysfunction of the human
body, individual assessments and reflection are used to assist students in developing
a greater understanding of the role of stress in their life. Individual stress
management plans will be constructed. (Fall)
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
(.5 course)
This is a course in exercise testing and prescription relative to the cardiopulmonary
system. The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the
physiological and pathophysiological responses of the body to clinical exercise testing
and to develop a basis for the exercise prescription in health and disease. The
content of this course is focused toward the knowledge and skills required for taking
the ACSM Health Fitness Instructor (HFI) certification exam. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPE
357. Fall)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality.
(Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health based upon growth and
development for grades K-12. Examination of national standards and pedagogy for
health education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall even
years)
HPE 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
(.5 course)
This course integrates theory and practice in teaching age- and skill-appropriate
activities to elementary students. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this
course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 205. Spring)
HPE 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in skills and teaching selected games and activities. Fieldwork
experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor
educational activities and to study the natural environment in which these activities
occur. The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip. Fieldwork experience
is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 114, HPE 205. Fall even
years, spring even years)
HPE 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision making for physical education and
athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 205 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
HPE 350
Kinesiology
A study of the mechanics of movement with an emphasis on the use of the muscular
system. An analytic approach to the study of movement and how it relates within the
physical education and health fitness fields. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.:
BIO 103. Co-req.: HPE 357. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise on the systems of the body and physiological principles
applied to exercise programs and motor training. A lab accompanies this course.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, BIO 103. Spring)
HPE 357
Measurement of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
(.5 course)
Concepts of statistics and the use of statistical procedures in health, fitness, and
physical education programs. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability,
estimation, ANOVA, correlation, and linear regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3, HPE 104,
and either HPE 110 or HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 358
Assessment of Health and Physical Education
(.5 course)
Standards, assessment, and evaluation of tests in health and physical education.
(Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 357 and either HPE 110 or HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6. An
in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementary-aged
children. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104,
HPE 324. Fall)
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues involved in teaching physical education in
secondary schools. An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to
secondary-aged students. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course.
(Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 334. Spring)
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K-12.
Emphasis on teaching/learning strategies and student assessment. Evaluation and
development of materials included. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this
course. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Spring)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall even
years)
HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses critical thinking skills to examine current health issues in text and
media from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.:
HPE 110 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall odd years)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in physical education based upon growth
and development for grades K-12. Examination of national standards and pedagogy
for physical education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.: HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 490
Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
This course will provide the student with the pinnacle component of the Exercise
Science degree plan. The keystone will provide an understanding of human
responses to exercise and its relevance to a diverse and challenging world, as well as
help develop a basis for research as this relates to the major. The student will choose
a research topic in the field of kinesiology or exercise physiology, design a research
study, recruit subjects, conduct testing, evaluate data, and present their research to
the Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Department at the end of the
semester. The student will also choose from a number of options to advance their
career and improve their marketability in the field. (Prereq.: HPE 350, HPE 351)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
HPE 199
Internship
HPE 299
Directed Study
HPE 397/399
HPE 499
Internship
Independent Study/Research
Open only to junior or senior majors.
History—HIS
History is to society what memory is to an individual; it brings to a civilization an
understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J.R. Strayer expressed it this way:
“No community can survive and no institution can function without constant reference to past
experience. We are ruled by precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that we are
ruled by the collective memory of the past. It is the memory of common experiences that makes
scattered individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in
society. The construction of an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in
appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the future. History majors are
prepared to be active and contributing members of their society. The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts, is an entry to elementary and secondary education,
graduate study in many fields, and a wide range of employment opportunities that require
abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing of information.
History Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (Chair), Jacqueline deVries, Bill Green, Don Gustafson, Michael Lansing
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and 480). At least four of these courses must be upper
division. A major must have at least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of the
four areas: ancient and medieval, modern Europe, United States, and non-Western.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and
is met by completing the major. Speaking (S) and Writing (W) skills are also developed
throughout the major, but are given special emphasis in the following courses (both required for
majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST
200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, or PHI 230.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00 overall; except in special instances, application before
the end of the first term of the junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level
(or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to one course credit) to be defended before a faculty
committee.
Medieval Studies
The History Department also hosts the major in medieval studies. For more information,
refer to Medieval Studies in this catalog.
Other Requirements
First-year students should enroll in one or more of the 100-level courses. The 200-level
courses are normally reserved for sophomore or upper division students. Upper division courses
are numbered 300 and above.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally required
before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See instructor for permission.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at least three of their courses at
Augsburg including HIS 280 and 480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
History Courses
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of Greece
and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the Middle
Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of Napoleon to the
present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and Africa of
the last 200 years.
HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the relations between Native, European, and African peoples from first
contacts to the War of 1812, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as
well as political and economic history. The course will move topically as well as
chronologically through the colonial and early national period. Themes include the
legacies of massive ecological and demographic change, the colonial competition for
North America, Indian-white conflict and collusion, enslavement of African peoples,
the creation of the United States, and internal as well as foreign conflicts in that
nation’s early years. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 121
19th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1815-1900, drawing on social, cultural, and
environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course will move
topically as well as chronologically through the years in which the United States came
to prominence despite internal dissent and violence. Themes include the emergence
of a national identity, political system, and economy, slavery, expansion, and empirebuilding, regional differences, the Civil War and its aftermath, and industrialization.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1900 to the present, drawing on social,
cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The
course will move topically as well as chronologically through the modern era. Themes
include industrialization and urbanization, the significance of gender, race, and
ethnicity in American culture, the growth of a strong federal government, the
emergence of the United States as a world power, the creation of a consumer society,
the rise of identity politics, and the passing of American hegemony. (Prereq.: Pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
HIS 150/350
Latin American History
This course examines the histories of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
from the 1790s to the 1990s. Centering our analysis in the Latin American
experience, we will examine cultural trends, social interactions, and economic
development as well as the relations that each of these regions shared with the
United States. Special attention will be paid to independence movements,
neocolonialism, dependency and underdevelopment, ecological transformations, the
Latino/a diaspora, and the struggles of indigenous communities. (Prereq.: Consent of
instructor required for HIS 350)
HIS/WST 155/355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
Center for Global Education course. In the International Programs section, See Social
Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement
(Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua).
HIS 162/462
20th-Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, decolonization, and
independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Upper division students will have additional assignments and different exams from
lower division. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower division
classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serves as a case study for the themes of frontier
urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation, immigration, and
ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political, and economic history of Minnesota,
from the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the period of British and
French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing American Indian
contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on legal,
economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of W.E.B.
DuBois, Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston, Thurgood Marshall, and
Martin Luther King Jr.
HIS 249/349
The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively
of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of design excellence.
(Prereq.: None for HIS 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and an ART, HIS, or urban
studies course for HIS 349)
HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and minors to the historian’s craft. Students will
examine the development of the discipline of history, the methods of analysis used by
professional historians today, and the varieties of applications for history in
professional careers and public life. Students will also gain and sharpen the research
and writing skills critical to their success in upper-level history courses. Guest
speakers and off-campus site visits will enhance course content. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women’s changing political,
economic, social, and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention given to
social, racial, ethnic, and sexual differences among women.
HIS 300
Public History
Public history is the practice of historical methods with a nonacademic audience in
mind. This survey explores the components of public history, many of its venues, and
pressing issues in the field through examination of a range of topics (including, but
not limited to): local history, historical memory, archives, exhibits, oral histories,
documentaries, publishing, museums, historic sites, and historic preservation.
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
Exploration of selected topics in women’s history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
A chronological exploration of the interactions between Americans and the nonhuman
world, with particular attention to urban and suburban areas. Topics include the
commodification of nature, the death of the organic city, political movements
organized around nature, ways of knowing nature, environmental justice, and
relationships between culture and nature. Additionally, students will use both primary
sources and fieldwork to explore the specific environmental history of a Minneapolis
neighborhood.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839, the erosion of
China’s isolation and collapse of the imperial system, and the Nationalist and
Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
Center for Global Education course. In the International Programs section, see Nation
Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind (Namibia).
HIS 331
Topics in United States History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in United States history not regularly examined
in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of United States Foreign Relations
A survey of United States foreign relations from the American Revolution through the
Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace, tensions between
internationalism and isolationism, and the emergence of the United States as an
economic and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through the age
of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban growth and
planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and 20th
centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working-class life and community,
evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and union to the state.
HIS 338
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American history
that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to the emergence
of our modern legal system. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 343
The North American West
This course reckons with the contest of colonial powers in North America, the
American conquest of the region, the role of the federal government in shaping the
West, the rise of the most urban part of the United States, and the important role that
the West plays in modern American culture. Themes include the persistence of Native
peoples, ethnicity, race, and gender in Western daily and political life, the creation of
an international borderlands, and the ecological transformation of Western
landscapes.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous peoples,
the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence, and the roots of
apartheid and its institutionalization. (Center for Global Education course. In the
International Programs section, see Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing
the Mind: Southern African Perspectives [Namibia]).
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of 1917, the
rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The course will
emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modern Germany,
focusing on the question of Germany’s Sonderweg (special path) and examining such
topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and Ireland
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will include
literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic change in British
politics, society, culture, and international status.
HIS 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 155.
HIS 357
Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the
conquest and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a
gendered lens to focus on Mexican history, culture and cosmovision. Additional
readings and written assignments will be required for upper-division students. Taught
on-site in Mexico through Center for Global Education. In International Programs, see
the listing for Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)
(Prereq.: One previous history course or consent of instructor required)
HIS 360
Ancient Egypt and Classical Greece
This course examines the history of ancient Egypt and classical Greece from c. 3200
to 323 BC, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to
understand these societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also
looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome
This course examines the history of Hellenistic Greece and Rome from c. 800 BC to
476 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand
these societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social,
economic, and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from c. 300 to
1350 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand
medieval society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at
social, economic, and cultural aspects of medieval life. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1648
This course examines the history of Europe from c. 1300 to 1648 AD, and uses a
variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand late medieval
society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social,
economic, and cultural aspects of life in this period.
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
This course examines Western Europe’s crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time when
warriors from the Christian West attempted to “take back” the Holy Land from its
Muslim occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources, we will examine such
issues as pilgrimage, holy war, and the complex relationships between East and
West, between Muslims and Christians. We will pay particular attention to the
question of historical representation.
HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the Great
to Martin Luther (c. 300 to c. 1517 AD). It uses a variety of written and visual sources
in an attempt to understand the medieval church and its influence, not only in
religious matters, but also in the social and political spheres. Cross-listed with REL
378.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in regular
course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 462
20th-Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe’s discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict, the
building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these
imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students
who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be announced prior to
registration. Permission of the instructor is required. This course fulfills the keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: HIS 280 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Generally offered
fall and spring terms.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
HIS 199
Internship
HIS 299
Directed Study
HIS 399
Internship
HIS 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: 3.50 GPA in history)
Honors Program—HON
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a
passion for ideas can be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students
committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it
gives students the resources and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students
have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit and write for the Honors Review of
Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an Honors
House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students and includes a
challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or
attending music, theater, and art perfomances. Honors courses bring in professors from several
different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors Program director, at
honors@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete the Honors Program requirements satisfy all general education
requirements, except those for physical education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special transcript notation, special graduation recognition,
résumé-building positions, and special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are eligible to enter the Augsburg
Honors Program. Prospective students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways.
Most students who are admitted have a composite ACT score of 27 or higher (or a combined
SAT score of 1250 or higher), and a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher. However, students
without these numeric requirements may be eligible if they have exceptional records of
extracurricular activity or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to apply.
To apply, students should fill out the online application at www.augsburg/honors.edu.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the College’s highest
academic scholarships: the President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s, and
Hanwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and
Postsecondary Option courses may satisfy Honors Program requirements, and/or be granted
College credit. Contact Academic Advising or the Honors program director for further
information.
Students may enter the Honors Program at three points: first semester of first year, second
semester of first year, or first semester of sophomore year. Students who enter during the
second semester of the first year must fulfill all remaining Honors requirements, may substitute
REL 100 for HON 100, and may be excused from taking HON 120. Students who enter the first
semester of the sophomore year must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may substitute
REL 100 for HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors humanities liberal arts foundation
courses for HON 130, may substitute ENL 111 for HON 111, and may be excused from taking
HON 120.
Scholars Program for Advanced Transfer Students
Students with more than 16 credits in transfer work may enter the Scholars Program but
may not enter the Honors Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors
courses, join an Honors House, and participate in all Honors Program activities. In order to
graduate with the Scholars Program transcript designation, students must join an Honors House
and participate in required meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50 or higher, and take HON
340, HON 490, and two other full-credit Honors courses.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses: All Honors students must belong to an Honors House for the purpose of
receiving academic advising and program information. All Honors students are required to
attend mandatory meetings of the Honors Program or of their houses. These meetings are
necessary for advising, information, and governance. When students enter the Honors Program
they choose to join one of the four Honors Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship, major award or
prize opportunities, and graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett House also
organizes events related to scholarship, such as College scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations, job placement, and fundraising
opportunities for all Honors students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and
fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission and
scholarship applications, and the Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin
House also organizes events for recruiting and socializing, such as banquets, parties, and high
school recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning, social justice, experiential
learning, and political activity opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also
organizes related events, such as Honors service days and Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review: Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary
journal of undergraduate scholarship. The Review accepts submissions from students at
Augsburg and other colleges and universities around the nation.
Student Leadership Opportunities: Students elected to leadership within their Honors
House may serve as house presidents or serve in other program leadership positions. The
house presidents sit on the Honors Student Presidents Council and make critical decisions
about program courses and resources.
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or through student-created learning
experiences. These student-created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular
requirements, or may simply enrich a student’s education. Such student-created experiences
may count toward requirements in majors and satisfy Honors requirements, or simply be an
elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost any form. Some possible forms include:
• Student-created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
• Full course (10-20 students)
• Reading Groups (2-9 students)
• Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
• Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by
any Augsburg faculty or staff person. The interested student should speak with either an Honors
Council member or the Honors Program director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord
with the Honors student-created learning experience form. Finally, the proposal should be
submitted by the student to the Honors Program director who will carry the proposal to the
Honors Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken in the order listed below, but can be taken out of
order if schedule conflicts require it.
First Year: Fall
First-year students select Honors House membership.
First-year students are not permitted to join Augsburg Honors Review.
HON 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
HON 120
Scholar Citizen (includes theater lab, satisfies speech skill and critical thinking
skill requirements)
First Year: Spring
HON 130
HON 111
Liberating Letters (humanities LAF and speaking skill)
Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (satisfies effective writing requirement)
Second Year: Fall
• Students write and research as staff writers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review
(0.0 credit, pass/no pass)
• HON 220: Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF
and quantitative reasoning skill requirements)
* HON 200 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Second Year: Spring
• Students write and research as staff writers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review
(0.0
credit, pass/no pass)
• HON 240: Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies natural sciences and
mathematics lab LAF)
Third Year: Fall
• Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors
Review
• HON 250: Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
• HON 200: Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (taught by the president or dean of the College; 0.0
credit, pass/no pass)
Third Year: Spring
• Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors
Review
• HON 230: Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (continues from fall semester; 0.0 credit, pass/no pass)
Fourth Year: Fall
• Students may join HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review and HON 460 Honors
Disputation League in their fourth year
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered fall and spring)
Fourth Year: Spring
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered fall and spring)
Research Requirement: At some point before graduating, students must satisfy the Honors
Research Requirement as detailed in the Research Requirement document available in the
Honors Suite or online. In addition, students must register for at least two semesters of the
following to document the research experience on their transcript:
• HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review
• HON 470 Student/Faculty Research Collaboration
Summary Notes:
• The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general education requirements
except foreign language and physical education.
• Students past first year may take courses out of the recommended sequence without
prior permission.
• Residency: All Honors students must complete seven full-credit courses in the
Augsburg Honors Program to meet the Honors residency requirement for graduation.
Honors Courses
HON 100 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
Honors section of REL 100. Some students (e.g. some science majors) may need to
defer the course and take HON 100 in another term.
HON 120 The Scholar Citizen
An introduction to the Honors Program. Course content focuses on great primary
texts focusing on the connections between learning and citizenship, or the public uses
of knowledge (e.g. Plato’s cave). (Includes theater lab)
HON 130 The Liberating Letters: The Trial of Letters
Interdisciplinary humanities survey course that explores the Western tradition of
letters through significant texts and modern context. Students stage courtroom
trials where great authors, characters, or ideas are challenged and tested. Based on
the medieval liberal arts trivium of grammar, rhetoric, and logic. This course is linked
with HON 111 and both courses share texts, assignments, and some class sessions.
Students are strongly encouraged to register for both courses in the same term.
(satisfies humanities LAF and speaking skill requirements)
HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
Linked with HON 130, this effective writing course employs a rhetoric-based and
argument-focused approach to college-level writing. Students are strongly encourged
to register for HON 130 and this course during the same semester. (Satisfies effective
writing requirement).
HON 200 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Honors version of REL 200. See REL 200 for content and requirements.
HON 220 The Scholar Scientist
Inspired by the medieval quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, music), this
course addresses systems of quantitative thought, including logic, computing, and
formal systems. (Satisfies graduation QR requirement)
HON 230 Arts and the City
Interdisciplinary fine arts course where students attend museums, galleries, concerts,
plays, and other significant arts events while researching and writing critical and
historical critiques of central theories and approaches to the fine arts. (Satisfies fine
arts LAF)
HON 240 Science, Technology, and Citizenship
Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary lab science course. Physics, biology, and chemistry
are used to critically examine a key national or global issue. (Satisfies lab natural
sciences and mathematics LAF)
HON 250 The Social Scientist
Problem-based/question-based course in social sciences involving at least two social
science disciplines and several faculty. (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
Travel Seminar
Honor students are encouraged to study abroad at some point during their four-year
degree. This may include a Center for Global Education 10-day seminar, international
travel seminar, or domestic immersion trip.
HON 340 Junior Colloquium: The Scholar as Leader
Taught by the dean and/or president of the College, this seminar explores themes of
leadership and service in the public context. (0.0 credit; P/N)
HON 380 Student-Created Learning Experience (SCLE)
Following the guidelines set forth above, SCLEs may take many forms as determined
by the student and faculty creating the learning experience (may be 0.0, .5 or 1.0
credit, and may use traditional or P/N grading options).
HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review: Research Thesis Requirement
Students in the fall semester of HON 450 practice and complete a structured process
for
collecting,synthesizing, applying, and documenting research and academic writing.
Students should take this course in conjunction with another course within which they
will produce a research-based paper. A final research paper is required to complete
450. Students also solicit and evaluate manuscripts for the Honors Review (0.0 credit,
P/N only).
Students in the spring semester of HON 450 edit and publish the Honors Review, a
national journal for undergraduate scholarship that resides at Augsburg College.
Students will evaluate and select potential articles for the journal, shepherd those
manuscripts through an external review process by faculty referees, and publish the
journal by the end of the term. This course will assist students in developing
evaluative, copy-editing, layout, and publication design skills (0.0 credit, P/N only).
HON 470 Student/Faculty Collaboration: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to gain
course credit for a student/faculty research collaboration. (0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 490 Honors Senior Seminar
This course integrates and synthesizes themes from all four years of the Honors
Program. It also expands upon the themes of HON 120 by studying primary texts
related to philosophy, rhetoric, vocation, and meaning.
Interdisciplinary Studies—INS
Interdisciplinary studies programs draw upon and combine coursework from multiple
academic disciplines to provide both broad perspective and in-depth focus on an area of study.
Through interdisciplinary programs and courses, students can gain greater insight and
understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their own. Augsburg offers a number
of majors that are interdisciplinary in nature. They include:
American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions, and their requirements are listed alphabetically within the
Departments and Programs section of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary course offerings are
listed under International Programs.
Leadership Studies Minor
Coordinator: Norma Noonan
The world of the 21st century demands complex skills. It is not enough to have an area of
expertise or be a good manager. One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg curriculum offers a
minor in leadership studies, drawing on a wide variety of courses across disciplinary lines. A
minor in leadership studies can enhance your major in a wide variety of disciplines including
business, sociology, political science, communication, computer science, economics, and
psychology.
Four required courses:
BUS 242
SOC 349
COM 345
POL 421
Principles of Management
Organizational Theory (prereq. SOC 121 or permission of instructor)
Organizational Communication
Topics: This topic only) Becoming a Leader (prereq. one POL course or
permission of instructor) This course is the only integrative course in the minor.
Two required electives:
Select two courses from the following list. (No more than one per department)
BUS 340
Human Resource Management (Prereq.: BUS 200 or 242)
BUS 440
Strategic Management (Prereq.: BUS 242 or 200)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
INS 325
Building Working Relationships (WEC/Day)
PSY 373
Industrial Organizational Psychology (Prereq.: PSY 105)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
COM 355
COM 410
Small Group Communication
The Self and the Organization (WEC)
Peace and Global Studies Minor
See International Relations, in the Department and Programs section.
Interdisciplinary Studies Courses
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and tenets,
Islamic law (Shari’ah), Islamic economic and political systems, and Islamic patterns of
life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience, focusing
on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects of that
experience.
INS 298
Meaningful Work: Linking Education, Vocation, and Career Exploration
This course will introduce students to the nature of work and its role and value to the
individual and to society and provide the strategies and skills necessary for a lifetime
of career-related decision making, meaningful work, and active citizenship. The
course is geared to both students who are undecided and students who are seeking
an in-depth look at a chosen personal life and career path.
INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down the
Mississippi River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to the river.
Students will engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with
residents, legislators, activists, and government employees. (Prereq.: POL 241 or
equivalent and passing a water safety test)
International Relations
International relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with the basis for
informed global citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign service,
nonprofit organizations, or international business. The student may focus on a discipline or
geographic area of the world. The program consists of a core of seven courses and six electives
chosen from a wide list of courses offered at Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study opportunities; most of our majors do study abroad at
some point during their time at Augsburg. Competency in one language is required, and some
students study two languages. All majors complete a significant senior research project and
thesis on a topic of their own choosing, including immigration, conflict resolution, economic
development, or climate change.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international studies with
considerable freedom to choose options for specialization. Students have focused their studies
on Latin America, the Middle East, Western Europe, Russia and East Central Europe, the Far
East, and Southeast Asia.
Recent students have had double majors in history, political science, international business,
or a foreign language. Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible with the
international relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
Required core courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103
The Modern World
or HIS 104 The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
One of the following:
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
or one course from the list of required electives listed below.
Two of the following:
HIS 332
History of US Foreign Relations
POL 368
Model United Nations
POL 459
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of college work in a modern language.
Required electives
Five of the following (not more than three from any one discipline may be counted toward the
major):
BUS 362, 465
ECO 360, 365, 370
ENV 310
FIN 460
HIS 323, 346, 352, 354, 440, 474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350, 351, 359, 459, 483
REL 356
COM 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331, SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Languages and CrossCultural Studies)
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can
be considered here with the approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or higher
of college work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts toward the major; prerequisite
courses or competencies cannot be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students should
confer with the program director about regional and disciplinary concentrations possible within
the major; for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines in
the program.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by completing:
S: one of the following IR electives: ECO 365, HIS 350, or PHI 355
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) may be met by completing the IR
elective POL 483.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
International Relations Major with International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international relations major, three of the following courses:
BUS 362
BUS 465
FIN 460
MKT 466
International Business
International Management
International Finance
International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360
International Economics
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
ECO 370
International Economic Development
One elective from the list of international relations major electives, excluding other business,
economics, and marketing courses.
Note: Several of the business courses have prerequisites. Please consult the catalog and
your academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major,
the student must complete an honors thesis no later than March 1 of the senior year and must
defend the thesis before a faculty committee. Students should declare their intention to
complete an honors major by the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS 332, POL 363
or 461. One year of modern language. Three courses from the list of required electives for the
major. Not more than two courses from any department can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The peace and global studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and
intercultural understanding in moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of the
campus resources of the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted each year by Augsburg College) and
the Center for Global Education. The minor is structured as a learning community that involves
students, faculty, staff, and community members; it focuses on experiential learning that
emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and environmental sustainability.
Students will draw on study abroad in taking local actions to address global issues.
The minor consists of two required courses (POL 160 and SWK 230), two upper division
electives (chosen from ECO 365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, INS/WST 311, POL/WST 341,
REL 313, POL/WST 359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS 346, POL 353, ECO 495, SOC 240, ENL 365,
and other topics or study abroad courses, with approval of program director), a senior keystone
seminar, a study abroad requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See
international relations program director for full program description.
International Programs
Study abroad at Augsburg aims to provide students the skills needed to be successful in
today’s highly interconnected world. The College’s mission states, “An Augsburg education is
defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies guided by the faith and values
of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.” This strong
commitment to a global perspective provides the foundation to include study abroad in every
student’s degree program. Augsburg’s programs, the Center for Global Education, and HECUA
provide study abroad opportunities for students in all majors. Using an experiential education
model that focuses learning on social justice issues, these programs challenge students
academically and personally to become “informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers,
and responsible leaders.”
In addition to the following programs, students have 300 programs in nearly 90 countries
from which to choose the best opportunity for their curricular and personal needs. Augsburg
Abroad is the front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad, and provides
advising on programs, finances, and academics. More information about study abroad is located
in Augsburg Abroad, in the Academic Information section of this catalog.
Center for Global Education Programs
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientially-based intensive semester of study and travel designed to
introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, US-Mexico relations, and the context
in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve Spanish
language skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills. Students will learn about
key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the
interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn
firsthand from diverse women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as
business leaders, religious leaders, feminist activists and scholars, government representatives,
politicians, and political activists.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
The program includes rural travel within Mexico and four-to-five-day seminar in Mexico City.
Students stay in the Augsburg study center for part of the semester and with Mexican host
families for four to six weeks, although semester-long homestays are available for Spanish
majors and others upon request. Although students may select courses from several different
disciplines, they may meet several AugCore requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses
in the following four concentrations: business, religion, Spanish, and women’s studies.
Prerequisite: One college-level Spanish course or its equivalent
SPA 111, 112
Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement
level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite for SPA 112)
SPA 206
Spanish for Health Care Professionals
This course aims to satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students,
and others in health care fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral
comprehension skills. The main focus will be on developing specialized
vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily situations relevant to
different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico)
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students to
develop proficiency in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies
necessary to successfully conduct business in Spanish-speaking countries, with
an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or instructor’s
consent)
SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for students who grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate
their ideas but who lack a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and feel
insecure about writing and/or speaking it. The goal is to help these students gain
fluency and confidence in their native language. (No prerequisites. 225 or 325
level available according to proficiency)
SPA/ART 231 Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art
from the Pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on
Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros,
and José Clemente Orozco. Students will participate in numerous excursions to
many museums as well as archaeological and historical sites. When taken for
ART credit meets the LAF in Fine Arts. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility through oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper
division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.:
SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico, Central America, and Cuba,
and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the PreColumbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican
authors, focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few
years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican
literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico)
SPA/WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American
countries and addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today.
Includes analysis of poems, excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help students develop
an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and
testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and
grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory
pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
BUS 461
Global Business Management: Mexico and Other Emerging Markets
This course examines global economic conditions today and explores vital
issues, such as exchange rates, trade balances, international joint ventures,
resources, tariffs, trade barriers, government regulations, shipping options, etc.
Emphasis is on understanding issues from the perspectives of both developed
and developing countries, using Mexico as a case study. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or
113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
HPE 002
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance (.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help students develop proficiency in
diverse forms of Latin dance. The course meets for a total of 21 hours over the
course of the semester. There is an additional cost of US $50 per student to
cover expenses. The course carries no academic credit, but it fulfills a physical
fitness Lifetime Activity graduation requirement.
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where
the major program does not include a keystone element. It draws together all
facets of a student’s education by providing opportunities to reflect upon and
write about the integration of one’s classes, life, and future. Readings and critical
discussions with others in the same and in different majors will add dimension to
each student’s reflective writing. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
POL/WST 359 Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin America. Particular attention is given to
women’s organizing efforts around issues of domestic and political violence,
ecology, human rights, democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social
change. This course fulfills a Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF requirement.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and
positions and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of
biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. The version taught in Mexico will include
particular emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL 100).
REL/WST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to
social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and
practical implications.
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399
Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican
organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural
issues, organizational analysis, and personal and professional development.
Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department
chair prior to enrollment. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the
department chair prior to enrollment.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and
globalization. It is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking
populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an
internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that
are organizing for positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class,
gender, sexuality, economics, and the environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion.
Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks
living with Mexican host families.
Course offerings include: HIS/WST 357, POL/WST 341, REL 200, an internship, independent
study, and the choice of 1-2 Spanish courses from 17 different options (including ART 231, which
meets the LAF requirement in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available
for no credit.
Prerequisite: One college-level Spanish course or its equivalent
SPA 111, 112
Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement
level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite for SPA 112)
SPA 206
Spanish for Health Care Professionals
This course aims to satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students,
and others in health care fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral
comprehension skills. The main focus will be on developing specialized
vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily situations relevant to
different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico)
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students to
develop proficiency in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies
necessary to successfully conduct business in Spanish-speaking countries, with
an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or instructor’s
consent)
SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for students who grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate
their ideas but who lack a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and feel
insecure about writing and/or speaking it. The goal is to help these students gain
fluency and confidence in their native language. (No prerequisites. 225 or 325
level available according to proficiency)
SPA/ART 231 Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art
from the Pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on
Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros,
and José Clemente Orozco. Students will participate in numerous excursions to
many museums as well as archaeological and historical sites. When taken for
ART credit meets the LAF in Fine Arts. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility through oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper
division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.:
SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico, Central America, and Cuba,
and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the PreColumbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican
authors, focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few
years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican
literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico)
SPA/WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American
countries and addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today.
Includes analysis of poems, excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help students develop
an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. Taught in Mexico. (Prereq.: SPA 311.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and
testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and
grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
HIS/WST 357
Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the
conquest and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a
gendered lens to focus on Mexican history, culture, and cosmovision. Additional
readings and written assignments will be required for upper division students.
Taught in Mexico. (Prereq.: One previous history course or consent of instructor
required for 300-level course).
HPE 003
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance (.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help students develop proficiency in
diverse forms of Latin dance. The course meets for a total of 21 hours over the
course of the semester. There is an additional cost of US $50 per student to
cover expenses. The course carries no academic credit, but it fulfills a physical
fitness Lifetime Activity graduation requirement.
POL/WST 341
Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment
Explores issues of globalization and social change in Mexico and analyzes
political, social, and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable
development from a gender perspective. Particular emphasis will be placed on
environmental issues and the causes of migration/emigration and social unrest in
Mexico.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and
positions and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of
biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. The version taught in Mexico will include
particular emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL 100).
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399
Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican
organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural
issues, organizational analysis, and personal and professional development.
Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department
chair prior to enrollment. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499
Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the
department chair prior to enrollment.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social
Work degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work
professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential
learning focused on social and economic justice.
All students are expected to take SWK 294 as a core course. Other course offerings include
SWK 295, SWK 316, a field placement in social work, and the choice of one Spanish course
from 17 different options (including SPA/ART 231, which when taken as ART 231 meets the
LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Social Work Department and one college-level Spanish
course or the equivalent. Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of
January prior to the start of the semester.
SPA 111, 112
Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement
level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite for SPA 112)
SPA 206
Spanish for Health Care Professionals
This course aims to satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students,
and others in health care fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral
comprehension skills. The main focus will be on developing specialized
vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily situations relevant to
different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico)
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students to
develop proficiency in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies
necessary to successfully conduct business in Spanish-speaking countries, with
an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or instructor’s
consent)
SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for students who grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate
their ideas but who lack a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and feel
insecure about writing and/or speaking it. The goal is to help these students gain
fluency and confidence in their native language. (No prerequisites. 225 or 325
level available according to proficiency)
SPA/ART 231 Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art
from the Pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on
Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros,
and José Clemente Orozco. Students will participate in numerous excursions to
many museums as well as archaeological and historical sites. When taken for
ART credit meets the LAF in Fine Arts. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility through oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper
division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.:
SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico, Central America, and Cuba,
and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the PreColumbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican
authors, focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few
years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican
literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico)
SPA/WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American
countries and addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today.
Includes analysis of poems, excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help students develop
an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and
testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and
grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
Develops students’ understanding of current social, economic, political, and
cultural realities in Mexico through an exploration of Mexican culture and history.
Emphasis on intercultural communication and the role of US foreign policy in
Mexico. Aims to frame students’ knowledge of contemporary social welfare and
social work practice with migrants and immigrants in the Minnesota and the
United States at large.
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Develops student understanding and working knowledge of human behavior in
families and in groups. The Mexican context of family and group work will be
examined, and uniquely Mexican models will be explored and discussed in
relation to current family and group theory. Groups can be used to accomplish
individual, family, organizational, and/or community goals. Students will practice
skills needed to be an effective group member and facilitator in class. A six-week
home stay with a Mexican family will provide an opportunity to learn about
Mexican family structure through personal experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent
participants in efforts to achieve change in social policies and programs. This
course in comparative social policy uses Mexico and the United States as a
context for studying policy formation, implementation, analysis, and the influence
of values on these processes. Central to this course is a service-learning
component. Those enrolled in Social Work Field Experience may use the same
field setting for both courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social
workers and citizens in formulating, implementing, and evaluating policy
responsive to social needs are addressed. United States and Mexican
immigration and migration policies will be used a primary vehicle for this critical
analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours to the practicum hours required
for the BSW degree for those students with Spanish-language oral competency.
Involves sharing of experiences with other students in a small group seminar.
(Prereq.: intermediate Spanish, candidacy status; concurrent with SWK 316).
HPE 003
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance (.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help you develop proficiency in
diverse forms of Latin dance. The course meets for a total of 21 hours over the
course of the semester. There is an additional cost of US $50 per student to
cover expenses. There is no academic credit for this course, but it fulfills the
physical fitness Lifetime Activity graduation requirement.
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community
Engagement (Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This multi-country program, defined by an experiential methodology and unique approach to
community engagement, offers students a provocative and inspiring experience that develops
Spanish language skills while immersing participants in the lives of host families, urban and
rural communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict,
US foreign policy, gender, and economic and social justice.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador, and
the final six weeks in Nicaragua. All students will take the following four courses: One Spanish
course, REL 366, HIS/WST 355, and POL 310.
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper
division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Guatemalan instructors.
(Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico, Central America, and Cuba,
and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 111, 112
Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite for
SPA 112.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and
testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and
grammatical exercises. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
HIS/WST 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in history. Focuses on the
development of gender, class-based, and racial/ethnic oppression and the history
of resistance and social change in Latin America from the Conquest to the
present day. Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial
periods, and concludes with the post-war period in Central America.
POL 310
Citizen Participation in Policy Formulation within a Globalized Economy—A
Nicaraguan Case Study
This course exposes students to key debates shaping the contemporary political
economy of development in Nicaragua and the rest of Central America. The
course aims to help students understand the interplay between global processes
and political and economic factors that define development policy formulation
and implementation at the national level today.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to
social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and
practical implications.
Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African
Perspectives (Namibia)—Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing
the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its
independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid in South African colonization. South Africa
had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal
with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by the
rapid process of globalization in today’s world; the challenges posed by under- and unequal
development; and the long-term project of decolonizing the mind.
INS 312
The Development Process—Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development,
hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the political
transformations of southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a
variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious
organizations.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political
movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the United States: Struggles
against Colonialism, Apartheid, and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the United States, strategies of resistance, the successes and limitations
of political victories over apartheid and racism, and the lingering economic,
social, political, and psychological effects of racism.
HPE 002/003
Lifetime Activity: Yoga (.0 course)
Designed to meet the general education graduation requirement for lifetime
fitness. This course has no credit, but will appear on the transcript. It fulfills a
Lifetime Activity graduation requirement at Augsburg College.
HIS/INS/POL 399 Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the
opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a development agency.
HIS/INS/POL 499 Independent Study
Students may design a proposal to conduct an independent study of a topic
related to their major or minor.
History, Culture and Politics of Cuba—Fall or Spring
Learn about decision making processes and citizenship rights by exploring the impact of
paternalism, centralism, bureaucracy, autonomy, the role of mass organizations, collective
rights, and the meaning of community. Students will also explore social justice as it relates to
wealth production, including discussion of market mechanisms, socialization, and material
versus moral incentives. The program will also delve into race, class, gender, and sexual
orientation in the Cuban context and students will be challenged to examine issues of equity,
the impact of a classless society, and the historical context of today's social relations.
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Cuban instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico, Central America, and Cuba,
and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam)
HIS 440
Topics in World History: History of Cuba
Overview of Cuban history, including colonization, independence struggles, the
1959 revolution, the social impacts of the revolution, and the special period, with
particular emphasis on US-Cuba relations as they developed through the
centuries. Students will be able to situate an analysis of contemporary Cuba
within a historical context.
POL 461
Topics in International Politics: Cuban Politics
Analysis of the Cuban State—how it is organized, how it functions, and the role
of the Cuban Communist Party. The course includes a historic evaluation of USCuba relations and Cuba’s international relations, as well as discussion of the
role of Cuban society in politics and decision making.
SOC 295
Special Topics: Cuba Today
Investigation of Cuban society today, including race and gender dynamics, youth,
the arts, nongovernmental organizations, and state-organized federations.
Students develop a complex analysis of the various institutions, identities, and
relationships that form Cuban society, situating their analysis in a rich web of
government institutions, state-organized federations, cultures, beliefs, and
practices.
HECUA Programs
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway (SUST)—Fall or spring
In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest nations in the world and
increasingly multicultural. Twenty-five percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic
Norwegian. The program investigates dramatic changes in Northern Europe by analyzing the
development of the Norwegian welfare state through a wide range of topics such as
globalization theories, nation-building and national identity, governance and political party
systems, European integration, racial thinking, histories of racialization, international aid politics,
sexuality, and environmentalism. Students study Norwegian language or do an independent
research project, and also intern with a leading NGO.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Challenges of Globalization to the Scandinavian Welfare State
INS 393
Scandinavian Art, Film, and Literature
INS 394
Urbanization and Immigration
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador (CILA)—Fall or Spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience
with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship designed to
meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a
homestay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and culture. Models of
community participation, organization, development, and social change are compared and
contrasted. Students learn firsthand about the social problems in Ecuadorian communities and
explore ways in which communities are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships,
and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in Spanish and English. Readings are mostly
in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or Spanish.
INS 366
Community Participation and Social Change
INS 399
Internship (two course credits)
INS 499
Independent Study
Democracy and Social Change: Northern Ireland—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical,
political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the
progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with
organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict
transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at
the University of Ulster in Coleraine.
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship (two course credits)
Divided States of Europe: Globalization and Inequalities in the New Europe—Spring
Ten former communist nation-states have recently joined the European Union. From three
different locations—Norway, Romania, and Hungary—students examine the complex dynamics
of European integration via issues such as labor migration, minority politics, right-wing populism,
prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania encompass some of
Europe’s most pressing social justice issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural
bridge between East and West.
INS 371
Disjuncture and Difference in Europe
INS 376
Challenges and Opportunities of European Integration
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies at Augsburg College contributes
in many ways to realizing the College’s mission of providing liberal arts education for service in
today’s world. The department is committed to the view that education should go beyond career
preparation and that familiarity with the language and culture of another people is an essential
step in the development of a truly global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish, as well as an interdisciplinary major in cross-cultural studies.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe, Farsi, and American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg,
and courses in Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg students
through the five-college Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) consortium.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential
in preparing for careers in second-language education and translation, but also represents a
valuable special qualification in many other professions. Students anticipating careers in
international business, law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health professions, or the
ministry may wish to take a second major or minor in languages. In addition, a minor in
languages is a valuable research tool for those intending to pursue graduate study in most
academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Faculty
Frankie Shackelford (Chair), Maria Ceplecha, Brian Duren, Anita Fisher, Michael Kidd, Diane
Mikkelson, Peter Morales, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Kate Reinhardt, Joseph Towle, Dann
Trainer, John van Cleve
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The language major consists of 10 courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above),
including two courses in culture, two courses in language, two courses in literature, KEY 480,
and three electives (from any of the three areas above). At least seven of these courses must
be taught in the target language of the major and at least four of them must be taken on the
Augsburg campus.
The cross-cultural studies major consists of three core courses, a language requirement, a
study-abroad requirement and three electives:
Core: LCS 100, LCS 399, and KEY 480.
Language requirement: Minor in French, German, Norwegian or Spanish or completion of
the 212 level in two different languages (in Norwegian only: 211).
Study-abroad requirement: one semester on an approved study abroad program or two
travel seminars (consult Augsburg Abroad for offerings).
Required electives: Three upper division courses in related areas. Courses must be chosen
in consultation with the student’s academic adviser and must include comparative study of a
non-English speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at
other colleges and universities can be considered here. No more than two courses may be
counted from a single department.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and
is met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met
by completing 411 in French, German, Norwegian, or Spanish (W) and KEY 480 (W and S).
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met with one of the following courses:
GST 200, MAT 145 or 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
The language minor consists of four courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above),
including one in language and one in literature or culture approved by the department. All of
these courses must be taught in the target language, and at least two of them must be taken on
the Augsburg campus. There is no minor in cross-cultural studies.
Other Requirements
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply in the junior year.
Requirements: 3.50 GPA in the major, 3.50 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages must take a minimum of one
upper division course per year at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg
courses. Courses accepted for transfer must have been taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad is required for language majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. See adviser for guidelines on portfolio documentation of
coursework taken abroad. Majors in cross-cultural studies must complete a semester abroad or
two short-term international study experiences approved by the department. An advanced-level
internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking
language skills with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Teaching Licensure
Augsburg College no longer offers a licensure program in modern languages.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Courses
LCS 100
Introduction to Cultural Studies
This course is an introduction to the critical study of cultures and cross-cultural
difference. It examines the connections between social relations and the
production of meaning. It sets the stage for global citizenship by revealing how
our “position” in the world affects the way we view, interpret, and interact with
other cultures.
LCS 295/495
Topics in Cross-Cultural Studies
LSC 399
Internship in Cross-Cultural Studies
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by
challenging them to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying
abroad and to analyze issues that transcend national boundaries. In English, with
readings in a language other than English. Open to international students and to
upper division students who have advanced knowledge of a language other than
English or have studied abroad for a full semester (including in English-speaking
countries with consent of instructor).
American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 101, 102
Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people. (Fall: 101; spring: 102, Prereq.: 101)
Farsi (FAR)
FAR 111/112
Beginning Farsi I, II
An introductory sequence in Basic Modern Persian (Farsi). Aims to develop
communicative skills in understanding, speaking, translating into English, and
reading phonetic transcriptions, while exploring the culture of Iran and other
Farsi-speaking countries such as Afghanistan and Tadjikstan. (Alternating years)
French (FRE)
FRE 111, 112
Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these courses
work toward the discovery of French culture and way of life. Four class meetings
per week. (Fall: 111; spring 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions
required)
FRE 211, 212
Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading and
writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work. (Fall:
211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency,
accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas. A
prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall. Prereq.: FRE 212)
FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to the
modern period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French intellectual,
political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports, extensive use of
audiovisual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the
contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audiovisual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on
rotational basis)
FRE 351, 353
Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through the
reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral and
written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on
rotational basis)
FRE 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in key modalities at an
advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of
expression, refinements in style and organization. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent
of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
FRE 199
Internship
FRE 299
Directed Study
FRE 399
Internship
FRE 499
Independent Study/Research
German (GER)
GER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding,
and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended narratives
in simple German, insights into German culture, and participation in short
conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions
required)
GER 211, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing
contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
GER 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and
idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in
speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Prereq.: GER
212. Fall)
GER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 BC) to the Thirty Years
War (1648). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on
rotational basis)
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
since the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view
of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the
German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of
instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to Romanticism
The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle the German
experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant; from Hildegard
of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a way to relive the
Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
GER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has many
German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Marx, Freud, Nietzsche,
Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of prose, poetry,
and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized the birth of the
modern age. (Prereq.: GER 311)
GER 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student’s use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Fall)
GER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
GER 199
Internship
GER 299
Directed Study
GER 399
Internship
GER 499
Independent Study/Research
Norwegian (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. (Fall: 111; spring:
112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required.)
NOR 211
Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking,
listening, reading, and writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and
integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a
basis for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review.
(Prereq.: NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
NOR 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
NOR 311
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and
literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to understand contemporary cultural
developments, such as Norway’s changing role in the global community, within a
broader historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures,
newspaper articles, and video materials. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or
consent of instructor.)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor.)
NOR 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR 311.
Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written and oral reports in
Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NOR 199
Internship
NOR 299
Directed Study
NOR 399
Internship
NOR 499
Independent Study/Research
Ojibwe (OJB)
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the Languages and
Cross-Cultural Studies Department and as part of the American Indian Studies
major.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis
is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice
will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, prereq.:
111)
Spanish (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Programs.
SPA 111, 112
Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. (Fall: 111 and 112; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions
required.)
SPA 211, 212
Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate
intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the
basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin American
societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the
aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with English subtitles;
language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency
and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. This course is a prerequisite for all upper
division courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent. Fall)
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking skills
in Spanish and seek to expand them. Intensive practice aimed at refining
grammar skills. Highly recommended as a continuation of SPA 311. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SPA 331
Spanish Civilization and Culture
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish contributions to world civilization
through historical, intellectual, literary, and artistic movements. In Spanish.
(Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the PreColumbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent
of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
SPA 352, 353
Survey of Spanish Literature I, II
A study of representative authors in Spanish literature, supplemented by lectures
on the literary movements and development of Spanish literature. Lectures,
discussion, written, and oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of
instructor. Fall: on rotational basis)
SPA 354
Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and oral
reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note: Students
who have taken SPA 356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring: on
rotational basis)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and
grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
SPA 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SPA 199
Internship
SPA 299
Directed Study
SPA 399
Internship
SPA 499
Independent Study/Research
Mathematics—MAT
Mathematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools for solving a wide
variety of problems. Mathematical language describes our world from the perspectives of the
natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are increasingly expected of every
member of contemporary society. Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the
development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts education.
Students majoring in mathematics acquire the skills necessary to serve society through a
variety of careers. In addition to acquiring computational and problem solving skills,
mathematics majors at Augsburg develop their abilities to reason abstractly; to conjecture,
critique, and justify their assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems;
to read and comprehend precise mathematical writing; to speak and write about mathematical
ideas; and to experience working in teams on mathematical projects. Students can prepare for
graduate school, for work in business, industry, or nonprofit organizations, or for teaching
mathematics in grades K-12. Students majoring in many disciplines find it helpful to acquire a
minor or a second major in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of mathematics as a liberal art
(through the BA degree) or choose a more focused program of courses (through the BS
degree). BS focus areas include theoretical mathematics, statistics, teaching mathematics, and
the application of mathematics to science and engineering, actuarial science, computing,
business, or economics. Augsburg’s urban location allows students to gain experience working
with mathematics through internships, service learning, and the colloquium course.
Mathematics Faculty
Jody Sorensen(Chair), Pavel Bělík, Tracy Bibelnieks, Suzanne Dorée, Richard Flint, Matthew
Haines, Kenneth Kaminsky, John Zobitz
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts—Mathematics Major
Nine courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures
A “theoretical structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by
the department.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least two of
which are numbered above 300.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing
(W) are embedded in the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional
course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met by either MAT 201 together with the
major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course approved by the
department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students
transferring in mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT adviser about potential additional
skills courses needed.
Bachelor of Science—Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures
Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which are
numbered above 300.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list
of supporting courses (or substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481,
BUS 379, CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364, CSC 160 (recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC
320, CSC 385, CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both), ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO
490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY
215, PSY 315, SOC 362, SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY
215, SOC 362 may count).
These seven electives must include a(n):
• “Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses
approved by the department.
• “Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, MAT 377, or other courses
approved by the department.
• “Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY
215, SOC 362, or other courses approved by the department.
At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a focus area approved by the
department.
Sample focus areas:
• Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 248, PSY 215; two of BIO 355, BIO 473,
BIO 481; two of MAT 363, MAT 369, MAT 373
• Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or ECO 113; two of CSC 160,
BUS 379, ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO 490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173,
MKT 352; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of BUS 379, MAT 163 and
MAT 248 may count).
•
Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC
457; two of MAT 304, MAT 355, MAT 363, MAT 377.
• Physical Sciences: Two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364; two
of MAT 324, MAT 327, MAT 355, MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
• Statistics: One of MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362; MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT
374; one of ECO 490, MKT 352, PSY 315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics
course approved by the department.
• Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287; MAT 314; MAT 324
• Theoretical mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least three of MAT 252, MAT 287,
MAT 304, MAT 363, MAT 373, or regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges
in Complex Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real Analysis II, Abstract Algebra
II, Combinatorics.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship,
volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, student teaching in
mathematics, or other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also
fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved. For an undergraduate research project,
the work may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is
expected.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), and Writing
(W) are embedded in the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional
course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be met by either MAT 201 together with the
major, COM 111, COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course approved by the
department, or completion of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students
transferring in mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT adviser about potential additional
skills courses needed.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers. The state
requirements are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should
consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure
to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the BS major, but the electives must
include ESE 330 5-12 Methods: Mathematics; MAT 252; Exploring Geometry; MAT 287 History
of Mathematics; MAT 314 Abstract Algebra; MAT 324 Analysis; one of MAT 163 Introductory
Statistics, MAT 248 Biostatistics or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I; and an “Applied
Project” course.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics
to teach in grades 5-8 under elementary education licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114
Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus I; one of MAT 163 Introductory Statistics, MAT 248 Biostatistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I; MAT 252 Exploring Geometry; MAT 271 Discrete
Mathematical Structures; and MAT 287 History of Mathematics. ESE 331 Middle School
Methods in Mathematics is also required.
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly
encouraged to consult with a mathematics department adviser before enrolling in the 200 level
MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
To be considered for departmental honors, a student must be involved with mathematics
beyond the classroom, have a GPA of at least 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 200, have
an overall GPA of at least 3.00, complete a project with significant mathematical content
(usually beginning before senior year), and obtain the approval of the Mathematics Department.
The project may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is
expected. The project results must be presented in a public forum. A proposal to complete
departmental honors in mathematics should be submitted to the Mathematics Department chair
at least one year prior to graduation. Specific requirements are available from the department.
Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national mathematics honor society is by
invitation. To be considered, students must have a declared mathematics major, junior or senior
status, and a GPA of 3.00 in their major and overall.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of which is numbered above 300.
Alternatively students may complete a minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145, MAT 146,
MAT 163 or MAT 248, MAT 252, MAT 271, and MAT 287.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Other Requirements
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics course, students must have the required Math Placement.
All students are required to have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some
cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. Students who have passed the College
Board Advanced Placement Exam in calculus should consult with the Mathematics Department.
All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given during College registration sessions and at other
announced times during the year. Practice questions and other information are available from
Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in
MPG 2 may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG. Students are also
permitted to retake the Math Placement Exam during their first term of enrollment at Augsburg
College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a
mathematics course.
Mathematics Courses
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations
with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only. Grade of P
advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit toward
graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an emphasis on
applications to the social and natural sciences, business, and everyday life. Grade
of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students preparing for MAT 114
should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions for
students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT 145 or
other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of department.
Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics in contemporary society, with an
emphasis on quantitative reasoning including an introduction to probability and
statistics and topics such as the mathematics of finance, graph theory, game
theory, voting theory, linear programming, or cryptography. Note: Students who
have successfully completed MAT 138, MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, or
SOC 362 may not register for credit without consent of instructor. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I and II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis,
and probability with an emphasis on the processes of problem solving, reasoning,
connections, communication, and representation. These courses are designed for
prospective K-6 elementary school teachers. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 140
Calculus Workshop (.25 course)
An elective workshop for students concurrently enrolled in Calculus I or Calculus
II. Calculus related problems and activities that require significant collaborative
and creative effort. Emphasis on strategies for succeeding in college-level
mathematics courses. MAT 140 does not satisfy NSM-LAF requirement. P/N
grading only. (Coreq.: MAT 145 or MAT 146 and consent of instructor).
MAT 145-6
Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for MAT
146)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis testing,
analysis-of-variance, and regression. Note: Students who have successfully
completed BUS 379, MAT 248, PSY 215, or SOC 362 may not register for credit
without consent of instructor. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics, with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may not
register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Also recommended: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Mathematics of Finance
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments,
mortgages, life annuities, and life insurance. Provides an introduction to actuarial
mathematics. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 201
Communicating Mathematics
(.5 course)
An introduction to mathematical speaking, typesetting, presentation technology,
reading, and bibliographic resources. This half-credit course does not count as an
elective in the mathematics major or minor. Completion of this course plus one of
MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, or MAT 377 taken at
Augsburg satisfies the major’s speaking skill requirement. Students with majors
other than mathematics should consult their major department before taking this
course. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 245
Calculus III
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables, partial
derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear
transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues. (Prereq.:
MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 248
Biostatistics
Concepts and techniques of probability, descriptive statistics, and statistical
inference are applied to scientific studies in Biology, Medicine and other Health
Sciences. Material is centered on real studies in these areas. Other topics include
graphing techniques, correlation and regression, experimental design,
combinatorics, probability, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing and, time
permitting, analysis of variance and nonparametric methods. Credit may not be
received for both MAT 163 and MAT 248. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or both MPG 4 and
BIO 151)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and
geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning, conjecturing,
and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics, graph
theory, recursion theory, set theory, and formal logic, with an emphasis on
algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT
146 or MAT 145 and one of MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 252, or MAT 287; and pass
CT assessment or GST 100.)
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modern mathematics. (Prereq.: MAT 145)
MAT 304
Graph Theory
Concepts of graph theory including standard graphs, classic questions, and topics
such as degree sequences, isomorphism, connectivity, traversability, matching,
planarity, coloring, and graph metrics. Focuses on theoretical structures. (Prereq,:
MAT 271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course. Also
recommended MAT 246.)
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. Focuses on theoretical structures. (Prereq.: MAT 246, MAT
271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including limits, boundedness, continuity, functions,
derivatives, and series in a theoretical setting. Focuses on theoretical structures.
(Prereq.: MAT 146, MAT 271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking
course. Also recommended: additional MAT course numbered 200 or higher)
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and
integration, numerical solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical
implementation of numerical methods on modern computers, and applications.
Includes an applied project. (Prereq.: MAT 146, CSC 160, ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111, and a speaking course)
MAT 363
Dynamical Systems
Concepts of dynamical systems including iteration, stability, orbit diagrams,
symbolic dynamics, chaos, and fractals, along with topics such as applications of
dynamical systems and/or complex dynamics including the Mandelbrot set and
Julia sets. (Prereq.: MAT 146 and MAT 246, MAT 269, or MAT 271)
MAT 369
Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Natural Sciences
Concepts of differential equations including quantitative and qualitative methods of
linear and non-linear systems; the application, modeling, and analysis of differential
equations to model biological phenomena. Includes an applied project. (Prereq.:
MAT 245, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course)
MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random
variables, probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit Theorem,
sampling distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing, regression,
analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. 374 includes an applied project.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 for MAT 373. Also recommended MAT 271. MAT 373, ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course for MAT 374)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems from
industrial settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis, duality theory,
alternate optima, and unboundedness with an emphasis on both the mathematical
theory and the application to current business practice. Includes an applied project.
(Prereq.: MAT 246, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course)
MAT 395/495 Topics/Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial mathematics, combinatrics, complex
analysis, mathematical biology, topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq.: at
least two MAT courses numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an
additional upper division MAT course depending on the particular topic may also be
required)
MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members,
or students. Carries no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study Courses
MAT 199/399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics
to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit, significant
mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required.
(Prerequisite for upper division: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing)
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum with the
guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is
required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or senior
standing, and consent of instructor.)
Medical Laboratory Science—MLS
Medical laboratory scientists perform complex biological, microbiological, and chemical tests
on patient samples. They also use, maintain, and troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory
equipment in the performance of diagnostic tests. The medical laboratory scientist analyzes
these test results and discusses them with the medical staff. He/she also possesses the skills
required for molecular diagnostic tests based on DNA and RNA technologies. In addition, the
medical laboratory scientist will find opportunities in test development, experimental design,
administration, and education.
The curriculum requires a minimum of six semesters on campus to complete the
prerequisite curriculum. Students spend an additional 12 months of clinical education in a
hospital-sponsored, accredited program during their senior year. A Bachelor of Science degree
is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required coursework.
Admission to the medical laboratory science major is on a competitive basis. Students apply
for admission to the medical laboratory science program early in the fall semester of the
academic year just prior to the beginning of their professional studies, typically in the junior year.
Formal acceptance into the hospital-sponsored program is based on the submission of an
application for admission to the major, personal recommendations, review of academic
performance, and interview with the Program Admission Committee. A minimum grade point
average of 2.75 overall as well as in science and mathematics courses is strongly
recommended. Acceptance into the hospital program is not guaranteed by the College. The
hospital program affiliated with Augsburg is Fairview Health Services. The program is accredited
by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 North
River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5156; 773-714-8880.
During the clinical component in an accredited hospital program, students will register for
12.25 credits. The clinical phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation the
following spring. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for certification examinations
offered by national certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College:
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Northland Regional Medical Center
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
Fairview-Ridges Hospital
Fairview-Southdale Hospital
UMMC, Fairview-Riverside (West Bank)
UMMC, Fairview-University (East Bank)
Generalized four-year academic plan for medical laboratory science (MLS) majors
To complete the program in four years, students must:
• achieve Math Placement Group 3 or 4
• qualify for ENL 111
• score above 45 on the Critical Thinking exam
• not require ENL 217/218
• meet graduation skills requirements within the major and supporting courses
• satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis requirement with BIO 151/152
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by completing COM 111 or COM 115. Consult your department chair or academic adviser
for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science–MLS
Required Courses
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
BIO 152
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 355
Genetics
BIO 369
Biochemistry
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
BIO 476
Microbiology
BIO 486
Immunology
MLS 400
Introduction to MLS
MLS 405
Body Fluids
MLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
MLS 415
Clinical Immunology
MLS 420
Immunohematology
MLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
MLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
MLS 433
Virology/Mycology/Parasitology
MLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
MLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
MLS 445
Research Design and Methods
MLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
MLS 455
Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
MLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
MLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
MLS 475
Advanced Applications in MLS
MLS 480
Advanced Topics in MLS
MLS 485
Advanced Studies in MLS
Clinical Rotations
BIO 490
Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 Integrated Keystone
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116
General Chemistry
CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164
Biostatistics
or MAT 248
Biostatistics
COM 115
Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
or COM 111
Public Speaking
To enroll in courses that require BIO 253 as a prerequisite, students must earn an average
grade of 2.0 in BIO 151, 152, and 253. A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting
courses, upper division biology courses, and MLS courses applied to the major. Courses
required for the major must be traditionally graded. Students must meet all College graduation
requirements including general education, grade point, College residency, and total credits.
Medical Laboratory Science Courses
MLS 400 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
Course is designed to provide the MLS student with the basic laboratory skills
required for the laboratory component of the curriculum. This course will also provide
teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed by health care professionals.
Current issues in MLS will also be covered including ethics, government regulations,
and concepts of total testing process. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 355 and 476; and
admission to the MLS program)
MLS 405 Body Fluids
Covers concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of body fluids and
their chemical, physical, and cellular composition in health and disease. Laboratory
focus is on performance, interpretation, and correlation of results. (Prereq.: CHM 352;
BIO 355 and 473; and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 410 Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Course is designed to provide the MLS student with the basic knowledge of
hematology/hemostasis. Cellular components of the blood in normal and diseased
states, hemostasis principles, laboratory testing, interpretation, and the correlation of
results will be covered. Laboratory component will focus on specimen preparation red
cell, white cell, and platelet identification and enumeration, both microscopically and
electronically. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355, 476, and 486; and admission to the MLS
program)
MLS 415 Clinical Immunology
Course in the application of immunologic and serologic techniques used for the
specific diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, malignancies of the immune
system, autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivity states, and infection by specific
microbial pathogens. Laboratory sessions offer exercises in methods for detection of
antigens and antibodies in patient specimens. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 476 and 486;
and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 420 Immunohematology
Course covers aspects of the Blood Group Systems, antibody screening, compatibility
testing, blood donor service, selection of donors, blood drawing, storage,
preservation, components, records, and regulations for blood banks. The laboratory
section includes performance of blood bank procedures, donor processing,
compatibility testing, antibody screening, and identification. (Prereq.: BIO 355, 369,
and 486; and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 425 Clinical Chemistry
The focus of the course is on the physiology of body analytes and the organ systems,
with an emphasis on the corresponding clinical laboratory procedures and human
disease states. Discussion will include the clinical correlations of the analytical
procedures data with the diseases. The laboratory section covers skills necessary to
the performance of clinical chemistry test procedures. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369
and 476; and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 430 Clinical Microbiology
Course includes the study of bacteria, rickettsiae, chlamydia, and mycoplasma as
they relate to diseases in humans. Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the
disease process, specimen collection and processing, modes of transmission, and
methods of identification. In the laboratory component, students will process
specimens from various body locations. Emphasis will be placed on isolation with
identification, selection of appropriate antibiotic therapy, quality assurance, and
safety. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 476 and Immunology; and admission to the MLS
program)
MLS 433 Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
Study of viruses, fungi, and parasites as they relate to diseases in humans. Topics
include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen collection and
processing, modes of transmission, and methods of identification. Laboratory
emphasis focuses on isolation and identification, quality assurance, and safety.
(Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 479 and 486; and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 435 Molecular Diagnostics
A course on the composition, structure, function, and characteristics of DNA.
Emphasis will be placed on clinical laboratory methods used to isolate, amplify,
manipulate, and analyze DNA sequences in order to integrate theory and practice.
(Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 336, 473, 476 and 486; and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 440 Laboratory Management and Education
Course is designed to introduce the medical laboratory science student to the
principles of laboratory administration. The seminar-format course will focus on
human resource management, operations management, and educational
methodologies appropriate for the supervisor and laboratory manager (Prereq.:
admission to the MLS program)
MLS 445 Research Design and Methods
The course applies scientific method to clinical laboratory research problems,
systematic applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through
research design principles. Research proposal writing and the process of institutional
review board approval and informed consent will also be covered. (Prereq.: MAT 163
and admission to the MLS program)
MLS 450 Applied Clinical Chemistry
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of clinical chemistry in the
clinical laboratory. The course is designed to utilize and build upon theoretical and
applied knowledge acquired in the previous didactic courses (MLS 400, 425) and
apply it to the performance of analytical procedures and management of the clinical
chemistry laboratory. (Prereq.: admission to the MLS program and MLS 400 and 425)
MLS 455 Applied Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
A six-week rotation with mini-lectures, extends the learning to the clinical hematology,
hemostasis, and hematopathology laboratories. Students will gain experience
processing and analyzing patient’s specimens with a wide variety of complex
procedures and instruments. Students will also expand their identification and
diagnostic skills on microscopic analysis of hematology and body fluid specimens.
The rotation also includes the fundamentals of flow cytometry techniques and
molecular diagnostics (genetics) with interpretation of results. (Prereq.: admission to
the MLS program and MLS 400, 405, and 410)
MLS 465 Applied Immunohematology
A six-week rotation with mini-lectures, extends the concepts and skills learned in MLS
420 Immunohematology, to the blood bank setting for the performance of antibody
identification techniques, hemolytic disease problems, quality assurance
management, solving of patients’ blood compatibility problems, and cell therapy. The
rotation also includes the fundamentals of HLA testing with interpretation of results.
(Prereq.: admission to the MLS program and MLS 420)
MLS 470 Applied Clinical Microbiology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of MLS 430. Student will
process a variety of patient specimens in the microbiology laboratory and gain
experience with a wide variety of state-of-the-art procedures and equipment for the
isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, fungi protozoa, helminthes, and
viruses. (Prereq.: admission to the MLS program and MLS 430 and 433)
MLS 475 Advanced Applications in MLS
Selected study in one aspect of the practice of clinical laboratory science, such as
ancillary biology, cytogenetics, outreach clinics, or industry. Rotation and lecture
included. (Prereq.: admission to the MLS program and enrollment in applied courses)
MLS 480 Advanced Topics in MLS
This course will cover, at an advanced level, the major areas of the clinical laboratory.
Topics will also include information on new directions in laboratory testing with an
emphasis placed on its impact on current laboratory practice and outcomes
assessment. (Prereq.: admission to the MLS program and MLS 405, 410, 415, 420,
425, 430, 433, 435, and 440)
MLS 485 Advanced Studies in MLS
A capstone research project required for satisfactory completion of the MLS program.
Student will complete a research project under the supervision of a mentor. Course
culminates in a major paper and presentation. Area of emphasis will be in one of the
specialty or subspecialty areas included in the clinical laboratory practice. (Prereq.:
admission to the MLS program and senior standing)
MLS 499 Independent Study in MLS
Individual reading or research under the guidance of an MLS instructor. (Prereq.:
admission to the MLS program; repeatable for maximum of one credit)
Medieval Studies
The objective of medieval studies is to introduce students to the culture of the Middle
Ages—its diverse history and beliefs, its arts and literature—and to the disciplinary and
interdisciplinary skills necessary for its serious study.
The major in medieval studies fulfills the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal arts education.
Since the study of the liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages, students majoring in
medieval studies find a model context for the pursuit of a liberal arts degree in the modern
world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in medieval studies prepares
students for life beyond college. Because of its emphasis on precise reading and analysis of
texts, careful writing, and spirited discussion, the major in medieval studies offers a solid
foundation for graduate or professional study, as well as employment opportunities that require
abilities in communication, critical and abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program Director), Kristin M. Anderson (Art), Mark L. Fuehrer
(Philosophy), Douglas E. Green (English), Martha B. Johnson (Theater Arts), Michael Kidd
(Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies), Merilee Klemp (Music), Philip A. Quanbeck II
(Religion), Mark D. Tranvik (Religion), Hans Wiersma (Religion)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses, including:
Six core requirements:
HUM 120
LAT 101
LAT 102
HIS 369
HIS 370
HUM 490
Medieval Connections
Beginning Latin I
Beginning Latin II
Early and Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
Keystone, Medieval Studies Project
One of the following literature courses:
ENL 330
ENL 332
ENL 360
ENL 361
SPA 352
Shakespeare
Renaissance and Reformation
The Medieval World
The Classical Tradition
Survey of Spanish Literature I
One of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 378
Medieval Church
PHI 242
Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
REL 361
Church in the First Four Centuries
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
One of the following history of arts courses:
ART 386
ART 387
MUS 231
THR 361
Medieval Art
Renaissance and Baroque Art
History and Literature of Music I
Theater History and Criticism I
Two electives from the following courses:
HIS 374
HIS 440
POL 380
SPA 331
Medieval Crusades
Monks and Heretics
Western Political Thought
Spanish Civilization and Culture
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may be taken as
electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. HIS 369 meets the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
Five courses, including HUM 120. The remaining four courses must be in different
disciplines, as grouped above (history, literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts).
Other Requirements
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of college-level Latin as part of the major.
In addition, students must take one year of a college-level, modern language in which
medieval scholarship is published (e.g. Spanish, French, German, Norwegian, Arabic; NOT
American Sign Language). This second language will fulfill the Modern Language Core Skills
requirement.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg Experience is required for graduation. For the medieval
smajor this might include study abroad, or internships at the University of Minnesota’s Rare
Books Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.
Prior approval of adviser is required for all Augsburg Experiences related to medieval studies.
Medieval Studies Courses
HUM 120 Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe (Medieval Connections)
This is the introductory course for medieval studies. It uses an interdisciplinary
approach to study European culture during a period known as the High Middle Ages,
roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex
system of thought and feeling, which includes history, religion, philosophy, literature,
art, theater, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material,
for example, by having students and faculty attend class in academic regalia, just as
they did in medieval universities. (Humanities LAF, Spring)
HUM 490 Keystone, Medieval Studies Project
The final project in medieval studies functions like an independent study. Because
medieval studies is an interdisciplinary major, the final project must be also be
interdisciplinary. Students are free to choose any topic connected to the Middle Ages,
but must examine it with professors from at least three different disciplines. The
traditional disciplines that comprise medieval studies are art history, English, history,
music history, philosophy, religion, and theater history, but students have also
completed projects involving professors from other disciplines, such as sociology and
psychology.
Experiential approaches are encouraged but not required. For example, past students
have built medieval musical instruments, medieval suits of armor, and Renaissance
commedia dell’arte masks, and then written about the process.
This course fulfills the Keystone requirement.
For other course descriptions, refer to the specific departments elsewhere in the catalog.
Metro-Urban Studies—INS
Metro-urban studies is the study of cities as social, political, economic, and cultural entities.
Metro-urban studies brings many different perspectives to the study of urban life. It is an
interdisciplinary major where students use the tools of sociology, political science, history,
environmental studies, and architecture to understand metropolitan areas in terms of complex
relationships that contribute to both opportunities and challenges. The major is designed to
utilize the city as our classroom, demonstrating the interplay of theory, policy, and lived
experience. Metro-urban studies coursework often includes walking tours, field trips and field
research. Augsburg College’s Metro-Urban Studies Program emphasizes the theme of planning
metro areas to be more environmentally sustainable that promote the health and civic
engagement of citizens.
The Metro-urban studies major helps prepare students for careers and graduate work in
urban planning, public administration, environmental studies, government, community
organizing, social welfare and non-profit work, and architecture. All students participate in
internships that reflect their career interests as part of the keystone experience.
Many students who major in metro-urban studies double-major in related disciplines such as
environmental studies, political science or sociology. If you’re interested in double-majoring,
please consult the director of Metro-Urban Studies about how to best plan your academic
schedule to accommodate both majors.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty: The following faculty teach courses in the Metro-Urban Studies
Program.
Nancy Fischer (Director, Sociology), Kristin Anderson (Art), Andrew Aoki (Political Science),
Kevin Bowman (Economics), Lars Christiansen (Sociology), Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), Michael
Lansing (History), Garry Hesser (Sociology), and Joseph Underhill (Political Science).
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
A total of 10 courses, including the following: (please see department descriptions for individual
courses)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
SOC 111
Community and the Modern Metropolis
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
or ART 249/349 The Designed Environment (art credit)
HIS 249/349 The Designed Environment (history credit)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
or POL 483
Political/Statistics/Methodology
SOC 363
Research Methods
or POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381
INS 399
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related electives. For electives, please see the following list,
which is not exhaustive. Consult the director of Metro-Urban Studies for other elective
possibilities that suit your career interests, including off-campus study such as ACTC courses,
HECUA, or study abroad.
ART243
ART244
ECO365
ENV100
HIS225
HIS335
POL241
POL325
SOC265
SOC295
SOC349
History of Architecture to 1750
History of Architecture after 1750
Environmental Economics
Environmental Connections
History of the Twin Cities (not regularly offered)
American Urban History (not regularly offered)
Environmental and River Politics
Politics and Public Policy
Race, Class and Gender
Special Topics: Sustainable Cities (various locations, study abroad)
Sociology of Organizations
Students who are thinking of careers in urban planning are highly encouraged to take
courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Macalester College (Geography 225, 364,
and 365) or at the University of St. Thomas (Geography 221, 321, and 322). HECUA offcampus programs are highly recommended, especially the Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST)
Twin Cities program, described below.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
SOC 381, taken in conjunction with INS 399, fulfills the Keystone requirement.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 111, HIS 316/249/349, SOC 381 and one of the following: ECO113 or an
approved metro-urban studies elective.
Metro-Urban Studies Courses
Internships and Independent Study Courses
INS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half
credit) in Departments and Programs.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description in Departments and Programs. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half
credit). Internships place students with sponsoring organizations that provide
supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week. Please note that
students may also fulfill their internship requirement through HECUA, Sociology
(SOC399) or Political Science (POL399).
INS 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designed course developed by a student (or group of students),
utilizing the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia,
performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated
by a department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 111 and consent of
instructor)
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
Urban Studies Options through HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs. Through HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field learning
programs of exceptional quality located in Scandinavia, Latin America, Northern Ireland, and the
Twin Cities. The following programs can be counted towards the metro-urban studies major and
minor. Ask the director of Metro-Urban Studies for more detail. Also see International Programs
listings.
Metro-Urban Studies Term: Poverty, Inequality, and Social Change—Fall or Spring
This semester-length program delves into the root causes of increasing levels of poverty and
inequality in the United States. To understand these issues, the program focuses on the
economy, housing systems, education, welfare, government policies, urban sprawl, regional
race and class segregation, and institutional discrimination.
INS 358
Theories of Poverty, Inequality and Social Change
(Reading Seminar)
INS 359
Social Policy and Anti-Poverty Strategies in Theory and Practice
(Field Seminar)
INS 399
Internship
(Two course credits)
City Arts—Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the role of art and the artist in working for social justice, and an
exploration of the relationship between art, culture, and identity. Students meet Twin Cities
artists, activists, private and public arts funders, and politicians, and engage in a thorough
examination of the role of art in advocating for social change.
INS 330
Field Seminar: Arts Praxis
INS 331
Creating Social Change: Art and Culture in Political, Social, and Historical Context
INS 399
Internship
(Two course credits)
Environmental Sustainability: Science, Politics, and Public Policy—Fall
Ecosystem degradation and rehabilitation, the social and economic underpinnings of conflict
over environmental change, and public policy and community-based strategies to achieve
sustainability. Uses social, economic, and environmental sustainability to address themes like
the links between rural and urban concerns and the way local decisions relate to regional and
global trends. Students gain first-hand experience learning from community organizers,
government planners and business leaders who are rising to the challenges of creating a more
sustainable world.
INS 346
Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 345
Social Dimensions of Environmental Change
INS 399
Field/Research Methods and Investigation
INS 399
Internship and Integration Seminar
INS 399
Internship and Integration Seminar (2 course credits)
HECUA International Programs
See HECUA in International Programs for study programs outside the United States.
Music—MUS
The Music Department at Augsburg College offers professional music training in the context
of a liberal arts curriculum through three degrees and five music majors. It also offers a variety
of music courses and ensemble experiences that are available to non-music majors and
courses that meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major artistic center makes it an ideal place to study
music, and the music faculty seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus and
the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow students to explore the links between
theory and applied knowledge and may take many forms, including internships; community
performances; music therapy practica; community-based learning projects; required off-campus
performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and study within and outside the
United States.
The Music Department is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Michael Buck, Jill Dawe, Douglas Diamond, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta
Kagin, Ned Kantar, Merilee Klemp,
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol Barnett, Fred Bretschger, Garrick Comeaux, Marv Dahlgren,
Bridget Doak, Susan Druck, Brad Eggen, Lynn Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth, Nancy
Grundahl, Mary Horozaniecki, Joan Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Mark Kausch, Kathy Kienzle, Rena
Kraut, Dale Kruse, Steve Lund, K. Christian McGuire, Laurie Merz, Peter Meyer, Vladan
Milenkovic, Rick Penning, O. Nicholas Raths, Shannon Sadler, Andrea Stern, Sonja Thompson,
William Webb, Matthew Wilson, Yolanda Williams
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bachelor of Science
Music therapy major
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation necessary to meet the AMTA
requirements for becoming a Board Certified Music Therapist.
Music Minors
Music
Music Business
Degree and Major Requirements
Students intending to pursue a music major in any of the three music degree programs must
declare their major, perform a sophomore/transfer music major jury/audition, and complete the
Music Department degree application by the end of their fourth semester of study. More detail is
included in the Music Department Student Handbook posted on the Music Students site on
Moodle.
Because of the heavy curricular demands inherent in any single Music Department degree
program, students are strongly encouraged to avoid declaring double majors entirely within the
department, i.e. attempting two music degree programs simultaneously. In those rare cases
where such a scenario seems both warranted and feasible, students are required to petition the
department for acceptance of their proposed degree plan prior to formally declaring their double
majors.
Music Core
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 201 Materials of Music III
MUS 211 Aural Skills III
MUS 202 Form and Analysis
MUS 212 Aural Skills IV
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music II
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era (0.5 credit)
or MUS 332 Music of the Classical Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 333 Music of the Romantic Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 334 Music of the 20th Century (0.5 credit)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 or .5 credit, according to degree requirement) Four
semesters
MUP3xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145: Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement (0.0
credit)
MUS 358 Junior Recital and/or
MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141: Large Augsburg Ensemble (0.0/.25 credit)
Four to eight semesters in accordance with degree requirement
Additional requirements (refer to the Music Department Student Handbook for detail):
Piano Proficiency Test
Sophomore/Transfer Music Major Jury and Music Department degree application
Music Repertoire Tests
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of
Music Performance: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills in
Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy: Graduation skills in Critical
Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
are met by completing the following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one) and QA: MUS 372
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration:
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares the student for the greatest range
of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue nonperformance graduate study or desire to enter one of the many music-related business fields
most often choose this course of study.
Faculty adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 458 Senior Recital
Two music course electives
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half-hour lessons in major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour-lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music Business Major
The music business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and to pursue
career opportunity where the arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts,
and business combine with field observations and internships. These experiences prepare
students for careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and
general music business. The program affords both the performing artist and the business
student the opportunity to pursue music business studies. The music business major has two
tracks: the Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration (designed with a music
emphasis) and the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Specialization in Music
Business (designed with business emphasis).
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally
Smith College of Music providing that they meet all McNally Smith College of Music
requirements. A list of approved electives from MSCM for the music business major is available
in the Augsburg music office. McNally Smith courses cannot be used as a substitute for any
required Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program. This program is open to
sophomores through seniors. There is no additional fee for this program.
Faculty adviser: Ned Kantar
BA in Music with Music Business Concentration
Requirements:
Music core and:
ECO 113
MIS 260
ACC 221
BUS 242
or BUS 254
or BUS 200
MUS 105
MUS/BUS 245
Principles of Microeconomics
Problem Solving
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Entrepreneurship
Exploring Business as Vocation
Music Business
Arts Management
MUS/BUS 39 Internship
MUS/BUS
Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0 Augsburg credit)
MUS 458
Senior Recital
MUP 1xxPerformance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half-hour lessons on major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
BA in Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business
Requirements:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200
Exploring Business as Vocation
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
FIN 331
Financial Management
MUS/BUS 105
Music Business
MUS/BUS 245
Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399
Internship
MUS/BUS
Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0 Augsburg credit)
3 MUS credits—OR—two MUS credits and one MUE/MUP credit, selected from:
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(Other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Music Minor
Requirements: 7-8 credits
MUS 101, 102
Materials of Music I, II
MUS 111, 112
Aural Skills I, II
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
either MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
or MUS 232 History and Literature of Music II
One additional course (.5 or above) in music history or conducting. Other courses may be
approved by departmental petition.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 Four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of performance studies in the
major instrument/voice
Additional requirements
Pass one music repertoire test
Submit a Music Department application for minor by spring semester, sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring
additional preparation in business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in
the music industry. With the music business minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll
in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that address specific professional
skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program between
the music and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS 105
The Music Business
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
MUS/BUS 399
Internship (approved for the music business minor)
One of the following:
MUS/BUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
BUS 301
Business Law
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS
245 (maximum of one credit in MUE and/or MUP courses)
Bachelor of Music
Music Education Major
A fully accredited program (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and
Minnesota Board of Teaching), the music education major offers students the preparation
necessary to become music teachers in public schools. This coursework and preparation
includes certification to teach at the elementary through secondary levels, with either a
vocal/general or instrumental/general emphasis. In addition to applying to the Music
Department, Bachelor of Music education major candidates must apply to the Minnesota
Department of Education for acceptance to the music education licensure program which is
granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Music
education major. All music requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. A
cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is necessary for the music education licensure
program.
Faculty adviser: Michael Buck
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 311
Composition I
MUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358
Half Junior Recital
MUS 459
Full Senior Recital
HPE 115
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 200
Orientation to Education
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools
EDC 211
Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology
EDC 310
Learning and Development
ESE 300
Reading/Writing in Content Area
ESE 325
Creative Learning Environments
ESE 370
Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410
Special Needs Learner
EDC 480
School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student Teaching
MUS 359
Music Methods: Choral/Vocal (.5)
MUS 356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357
Music Methods: Woodwinds (.5)
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (.5)
Choose one of the following two areas of emphasis:
either Vocal Emphasis:
MUS 251-254
Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
MUS/THR 235
Skills of Music Theater (.5 credit)
or Instrumental Emphasis:
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 credit)
Music elective or approved course (1.0 credit)
Performance Studies and Ensembles: Students should choose the following courses in
accordance with their area of emphasis.
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half-hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Two semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (second year)
MUP 3xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (third and fourth year)
A music education major whose major instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is required to take a
minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with
their large ensemble requirement.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice .
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters in a chamber music course on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses and in the major instrument/voice
Bachelor of Music
Music Performance Major
This major is a focused classical training program designed to develop the skills, artistic
voice, and performing ability of the individual musician. This degree best prepares students who
are interested in graduate school, professional performance opportunities, or private studio
teaching. Acceptance to the program requires a half-hour formal audition and interview (see the
Music Department Student Handbook).
Faculty adviser: Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core and:
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half-hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Two semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (second year)
MUP 3xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (third and fourth year)
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
At least four semesters chamber music playing on major instrument (see Handbook)
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 credit)
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 credit)
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Large Augsburg Ensembles: eight semesters OR for guitarists, harpists and pianists: four
semesters of large ensemble and four additional semesters of chamber music or other
assignment in consultation with adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
MUS 251-254
Diction (0.25 credit each)
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
MUS359
Music Methods: Voice/Choral
MUS Elective (0.5 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theater
and/or MUE 294 or 494 Opera Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy
MUS Elective (0.5 credit)
Instrumentalists:
MUS356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (0.5 credit);
or MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds (0.5 credit); or
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (0.5 credit)
MUS Elective (1.0 credit)
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore music performance audition; interview; & music department degree
application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Bachelor of Science
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. The B.S. in music therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree
program, which includes a six month full-time internship in a clinical facility approved by the
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). This course of study is chosen by students who
wish to become professional music therapists.
Faculty Adviser: Roberta Kagin
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 271
Introduction to Music Therapy
MUS 274, 275
Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 363
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
MUS 372, 373
Psychological Foundation of Music I, II
MUS 374, 375
Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474, 475
Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 481
Music Therapy Clinical Internship
MUS 458
Senior Recital
EDC 410
The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
PSY 262
BIO 103
MUS 340
MUS 345
Abnormal Psychology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
One of the following two:
SOC 362
PSY 215
Statistical Analysis
Research Methods: Design Procedure, and Analysis I
Performance Studies and Ensembles:
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half hour lessons in major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice and residency at
Augsburg
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano and guitar proficiency tests
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all music therapy courses
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already have a
bachelor’s degree and wish to meet the requirements set by the American Music Therapy
Association to become professional music therapists. This equivalency program prepares
students for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student’s degree and skill level, individual requirements will be outlined by the director
of music therapy. There is a minimum two-year residency requirement, which includes
participation in a major ensemble for four terms and successful completion of a two-year music
theory equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program, equivalency/certification students must:
• Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree
application
• Complete the piano and guitar proficiency requirements during the first semester of
residence
Departmental Honors
Senior music majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in music courses may apply for
music departmental honors by completing extended original work in their area of interest. Such
work could include, but is not limited to, one of the following: defending a senior thesis,
presenting an additional recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a program,
presenting a research paper, or some combination of any of the above.
Consideration for departmental honors requires a clearly written proposal that includes a
project title, a transcript, and a brief music résumé to be submitted to the music faculty by
November 1 of the senior year.
Examinations
Piano Proficiency
All Augsburg music majors are required to have basic piano skills that meet the standard
required by the Piano Proficiency Test offered at the end of each semester. Students come to
Augsburg with a wide variety of prior training and experience in piano, and therefore can elect to
develop their piano skills and prepare for the proficiency test in several ways. Students with
extensive training may be able to simply pass the test; those with some training may register for
private piano lessons; the majority of students are advised to take a piano placement test that
determines their appropriate placement within a sequence of four class piano courses (MUS
135/136/237/238) designed to teach the skills of the piano proficiency test. To maximize student
learning, it is strongly recommended that piano training is started during the first year, when
piano study will complement and strengthen the student’s experience in the music theory and
aural skills curriculum. Consult the Music Student Handbook for piano major and non-piano
major requirements and test dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
These four tests are intended to encourage students to become lifelong listeners by
requiring students to familiarize themselves with many of the masterpieces of the classical
music repertory from the Middle Ages to today. Consult the Music Student Handbook for the
lists of pieces required by all four repertoire tests and the call numbers for the repertoire test
CDs at Lindell Library. Each academic year a specific repertoire test is offered twice: once at the
end of the fall semester, and again at the end of the spring semester. Music majors are required
to pass three music repertoire tests, transfer students must pass two, and music minors must
pass one.
Music Courses
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the registrar’s website at
www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar for up-to-date information or the Music Department for
course offerings in each term.
Theory and Musicianship
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part writing.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II (.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I (.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing, and
harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with
MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills II (.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 160 Fundamentals of Music
Introduction to the basic elements of Western musical notation (pitch, rhythm, meter,
intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, and chords). Students will develop
basic aural and keyboard skills, identify typical compositional forms in popular and
classical music. Students write their own composition for the final project.
MUS 201
Materials of Music III
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a minimal grade
of 2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis (.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century
practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 201 and
211 with a minimal grade of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MUS 211
Aural Skills III (.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS 201. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV (.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211 and pass CT assessment or GST
100.)
MUS 311
Composition I (.5 course)
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation
and score layout; related 20th-century literature. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212
with a minimal grade of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MUS 312
Composition II (.5 course)
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm, and form. Atonality,
serialism, indeterminacy, electronic music, minimalism, decategorization. Related
literature (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
History and Literature
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
E.D. Hirsch describes cultural literacy as “the network of information that all
competent readers possess.” This course draws students into that information web
using the history of Western art music as the thread that ties culture together from
the Middle Ages to the present. A “top ten of the last millennium” will provide
mileposts for understanding music in social context. Live performance will be a
feature of this course. Evaluation of student work will include short essay papers,
several quizzes, and a midterm and final examination. The ability to read music is not
required.
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western music, this course explores diverse musical styles and
instruments from many cultures.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
An intensive survey of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750, studying music
in its historical and cultural contexts as well as basic knowledge of repertory.
(Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including early
New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and progressive
jazz.
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
The MUS 331-334 sequence provides an opportunity to explore the music, cultural trends,
and composers associated with each of the four main stylistic eras of the Western European
classical tradition. Representative repertoire is studied in conjunction with the cultural forces and
ideas that help shape the music. Music majors will have an opportunity to integrate their liberal
arts education, knowledge of music theory and history, and writing skills through a major
research paper required in each course.
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary worship
practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire (.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western Europe, Russia,
Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance.
Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251, 252, 253, 254, or
permission from instructor)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire (.5 course)
This course introduces students to a wide variety of music written for keyboard
instruments from the 17th century to the present. The changing role of the piano as a
cultural symbol is emphasized as the piano, and its music, is inextricably linked to
important compositional and social trends in Western culture over the last 300 years.
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
Music Therapy
MUS 271
Introduction to Music Therapy (.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational
music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes
on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human identity,
with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of musical
behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art,
music, drama, and movement.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums (.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership, observation,
and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours per week. No course
credit.
MUS 340
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
This course will introduce students to primary instruments used in MT sessions, e.g.,
guitar, keyboards and drums/percussion. Classes will focus on skill development in
accordance with AMTA standards. The course will emphasize functional playing
skills as well as song composition and group leading. The class is open for firstyears, sophomores, and transfer students.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
This experiential course includes an introduction to musical improvisation, making
use of the skills acquired in Techniques and Materials I. These include the use of
modes, various song forms, harmonic relationships, and rhythm-based exercises.
The course will explore the student’s own personal relationship to music while
introducing them to clinical improvisation methods.
MUS 363
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
An experiential approach to healing through music, art, drama, dance, and
movement. Consultants will describe and demonstrate specific specialties in
expressive and creative arts, as used in therapy.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a
multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums (.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership, observation,
and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours per week. No course
credit.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums (.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a Board Certified Music Therapist, requiring
more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two hours per
week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency test)
MUS 481
Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months (minimum
1,020 hours toward the AMTA required total of 1,200 hours). Application for
internship must be made nine months in advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited.
(Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency
exams and music repertoire tests)
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy with music.
This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
Music Business
MUS 105
The Music Business
An introduction to the music industry. Topics include copyright, licensing, contracts,
publicity, and marketing. Other topics include the record industry, agents, and
managers. Musical genres and historical periods are compared and analyzed.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations.
Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry, and
differentiation between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors are discussed. Emphasis
is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and in benefiting
from practical field experience. (Prereq.: MUS 105)
Methods and Pedagogy
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (.5 course)
This methods course introduces string instrument performance techniques and
problems. Students will perform on violin/viola, cello, and double bass. Other topics
include performance practice, instructional pedagogy, instructional materials, solo
and ensemble repertoire, and integration of music technology.
MUS 356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (.5 course)
This methods course introduces brass/percussion performance techniques and
problems. Students will perform on at least one brass instrument and snare drum.
Other topics include performance practice, instructional pedagogy, instructional
materials, solo and ensemble repertoire, and integration of music technology.
MUS 357
Music Methods: Woodwinds (.5 course)
This methods course introduces woodwind performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform on flute, one single reed instrument, and one double reed
instrument. Other topics include performance practice, instructional pedagogy,
instructional materials, solo and ensemble repertoire, and integration of music
technology.
MUS 359
Music Methods: Vocal (.5 course)
This methods course introduces choral/vocal performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform vocal solo and ensemble repertoire. Other topics include
performance practice, instructional pedagogy, physiological mechanics of singing,
and instructional materials.
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
This course introduces students to various ideas, tools, methodologies, and
resources associated with piano teaching. Students will apply what they learn in
class to actual teaching experiences through a community service-learning
requirement that pairs Augsburg teachers with piano students from the
neighborhood. This course fulfills the LAF Augsburg Experience requirement.
Applied Skills and Group Lessons
MUS 135
Class Piano 1 (.25 course)
This course is designed for beginning pianists with minimal piano training. The
course will
teach basic piano skills in the areas of sightreading; scales and chords progressions;
improvisation; and repertoire from a variety of styles. The class will use and apply
many of the concepts, terms, and ideas taught in MUS 101/111. (Co-req. or prereq.:
MUS 101 and MUS 111; placement test and/or permission of the instructor)
MUS 136
Class Piano 2 (.25 course)
This course is a continuation of MUS 155A: Class Piano 1 and MUS 135: Class
Piano 1, and will build on the skills introduced in these classes. The course is
designed for students with some prior piano and music theory training and/or
students who have completed a class piano course. (Prereq.: MUS 155 or MUS 135;
or placement test and/or permission of the instructor)
MUS 237
Class Piano 3 (.25 course)
This course is a continuation of Class Piano 1 and 2 and is designed for students
with piano training prior to Augsburg and/or students who have completed MUS 155,
MUS 135 and MUS 136. Class Piano 3 will cover all the skills and requirements of
the piano proficiency test and is designed to provide opportunities for students to
apply their piano skills to practical ‘real life’ situations such as score reading;
transposing; improvising; playing simple accompaniments; and learning repertoire in
a variety of styles. (Prereq.: MUS 155; MUS 135; MUS 136; or placement test and/or
permission of the instructor)
MUS 238
Class Piano 4 (.25 course)
This course is a continuation of MUS 237: Class Piano 3. At the conclusion of this
course
students should have a command of the skills required for the piano proficiency
exam. (Prereq.: MUS 155; MUS 135; MUS 136: MUS 237; or placement test or
permission of the instructor)
MUS 152
Class Voice (.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 158
Class Guitar (.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German Diction (253), French Diction
(254) (each .25 course)
This is an intensive introduction to basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German, and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes regular
class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International Phonetic
Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis and
preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 111,
231)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting
(.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection, advanced
conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test
and MUS 341)
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency
test and MUS 341)
Performance Courses
Performance Study
These courses provide unique opportunities for Augsburg students to study on an individual
basis with artist/teachers who are active performers in this region. Performance study is offered
for woodwind, string, brass, percussion, keyboard instruments, electric bass, harp, and voice.
Lessons are individualized to fit the requirements of Augsburg’s three music degrees and five
majors, and are also available to qualified liberal arts students.
MUP 1XX
Performance Study (0; 0.25; 0.5 credits)
These courses are available for qualified liberal arts students with some prior
training in music; music minors; and music majors in their first and second years
of study. MUP 1xx-level courses can be repeated and are available for .25 credit
(half-hour lesson); .5 credit (one-hour lesson) and 0 credit (half-hour lesson).
Registration is by Add/Drop form and requires a signature.
MUP 3XX
Performance Study (0.5 credit)
These courses consist of a one-hour weekly, individual lesson designed for
music majors. (Prereq.: at least four semesters of MUP 1xx or its equivalent; a
sophomore/transfer music major jury; an approved Music Department degree
application)
MUP 111/311 Voice
MUP 116/316 Electric bass
MUP 121/321 Violin
MUP 122/322 Viola
MUP 123/323 Cello
MUP 124/324 Bass
MUP 131/331 Oboe
MUP 132/332 Bassoon
MUP 133/333 Clarinet
MUP 134/334 Saxophone
MUP 135/335 Flute
MUP 137/337 Horn
MUP 141/341 Trumpet
MUP 142/342 Trombone
MUP 143/343 Baritone
MUP 144/344 Tuba
MUP 152/352 Piano
MUP 161/361 Guitar
MUP 171/371 Percussion
MUP 181/381 Organ
MUP 191/391 Harp
MUP 192/392 Improvisation
MUP 193/393 Composition
Chamber Music
These performance-based courses introduce students to a wide range of music composed
for small groups, usually one person per part. All chamber music courses fulfill the chamber
music/small ensemble requirement for music majors, and are also open to nonmajors by
permission of the instructor.
MUE 113
MUE 122
MUE 125
MUE 131
MUE 142
MUE 144
MUE 145
Vocal Chamber Music (.0 course)
String Chamber Music (.0 course)
Guitar Chamber Music (.0 course)
Woodwind Chamber Music (.0 course)
Brass Chamber Music (.0 course)
Percussion Chamber Music (.0 course)
Piano Chamber Music (.0 course)
Jazz
MUE 129
Improvisation (.0 course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to instrumentalists and
vocalists.
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (0.0/.25 course)
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is a group that performs extensively in a wide variety
of venues. The literature performed reflects the cultural diversity and historical
context of jazz. Placement is by audition or by arrangement with the director.
Preference is given to Concert Band members.
Vocal Performance
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theater
This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and
theater techniques to develop the student’s basic skills of music theater. Concepts of
diverse music-theater forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation,
memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live
productions.
MUE 294
Opera Workshop (1.0 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic
repertoire.
MUE 494
Opera Workshop (.25 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic
repertoire.
Recitals
Music students must work closely with their studio teacher to plan all aspects of degree
recitals including repertoire choice, confirmation of dates, dress rehearsals, selection of an
accompanist, etc. In addition to registering for a recital (i.e., MUS 358/458/459) students must
also complete an Application for Student Recital form to confirm scheduling, hall space, and
publicity. The form is due in the music office no later than the Add/Drop deadline at the
beginning of the semester of the recital.
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 course)
This course is required for Bachelor of Music degree candidates. To meet the
requirement, music education majors must complete a half-hour program of level III
repertoire; performance majors must perform a one-hour recital of level IV repertoire.
At the discretion of the studio instructor, students may also be required to perform a
recital preview prior to the public recital.
MUS 458
Senior Recital (.0 course)
This course is required for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. To
meet this requirement, students must perform a half-hour recital of level III repertoire
from a variety of classical style periods. At the discretion of the studio instructor,
students may also be required to perform a recital preview prior to the public recital.
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 course)
This course is required for the Bachelor of Music degree. To meet the requirement,
music education majors must perform a one-hour recital of level IV repertoire;
performance majors must perform one hour of level V repertoire. At the discretion of
the studio instructor, students may also be required to perform a recital preview prior
to the public recital.
MUP 159
Piano Accompanying
This offering is an opportunity for music majors to receive individual weekly coaching
with one of Augsburg’s piano faculty or staff accompanists, and is highly
recommended for students preparing for recitals, auditions, or special performance
projects. Registration requires pre-notification/approval from the appropriate coach.
MUP fee schedule applies (see the Music Department Student Handbook)
Large Ensembles
Note: To fulfill the Liberal Arts Foundation requirement in Fine Arts, students must
participate in a large ensemble for four semesters at the 0.25 credit option. A maximum of two
credits for large ensemble participation may be used towards graduation requirements.
Music majors may choose to take large ensembles for 0.0 or .25 credit, depending on
course load/need. Transfer music majors must participate in a large ensemble for each
semester of their residency at Augsburg.
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week each fall
semester or by contacting the ensemble director.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir (0.0/.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers of Augsburg (0.0/.25 course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale (0.0/.25 course)
MUE 115
Cedar Singers (0.0/.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra (0.0/.25 course)
MUE 141
Concert Band (0.0/.25 course)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
MUS 199
Internship
MUS 299
Directed Study
MUS 399
Internship
(MUS/BUS 245 is the prerequisite for MUS/BUS 399 Internship)
MUS 498
Independent Study (.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 499
Independent Study/Research
Open only to advanced students upon approval of the faculty.
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
The natural science licensure program is designed to combine a strong content focus with
early and ongoing teaching preparation courses that meet Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a broad background in science and allow for specialization in
an area. The following programs assume that the student will meet the distribution/general
education requirements of the College, the requirements for appropriate majors, required
education courses, and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Education Department for licensure requirements. Early consultation with the major
area coordinator is essential to complete undergraduate major and licensure requirements on a
timely basis.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted (Chemistry), Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current licensure requirements. All upper division
courses required for the biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
General Science Endorsement (for grades 5-8)
GEO XXX
Introductory Geology (taken off campus)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
BIO 102
Biological World
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122
General Physics I, II
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116
General Chemistry I, II
Biology Major—BA in Life Sciences (for licensure in biology 9-12)
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in biology degree, but with the following
differences: only four (rather than five) upper division biology courses are required. Upper
division biology requirements must be traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.50 in upper division
biology courses is required for all life sciences majors.
Chemistry Major (for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116
CHM 351
CHM 352
CHM 353
CHM 361
CHM 363
CHM 491
MAT 145, 146
General Chemistry I, II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
Calculus I, II
Two courses from:
CHM 364, 367, 464, 470, 481, 482 or BIO 367
One year of general physics—PHY 121, 122
Physics Major (for licensure in physics 9-12)
Broad base requirements, plus undergraduate major in physics:
PHY 121
General Physics
PHY 122
General Physics
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122; PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145, 146, 245
Calculus I, II, and III
PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics (Prereq.: MAT 245 or equiv.)
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116
General Chemistry I, II
Post-baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching
licensure at Augsburg are required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology
courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher.
Nordic Area Studies—NAS
Nordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats Norden (Denmark,
Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated
cultural region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social, and
economic interdependency. Courses in Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic regional identity
as a context in which to appreciate the differences between the five individual countries and to
understand the complexity of their interactions among themselves and the global community.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper division.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included in the major with approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a major or minor must also present the equivalent of
intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See Norwegian language course
listings under the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
Recommended supporting preparation: Study abroad through International Partners or
SUST (See International Programs, International Partners, and Scandinavian Urban Studies
Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland; and elective
courses or a second major such as Norwegian, history, political science, urban studies,
business administration, international relations, sociology, or social work.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing one of the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Nordic Area Studies Courses
Additional course offerings are available through the Scandinavian Urban Studies Term.
(See International Programs)
NAS 121 Fire and Ice: Introduction to Nordic Literature
This course provides an introduction to Nordic culture via the medium of literature.
Readings foreground issues of personal, ethnic, and national identity against the
broad backdrop of Scandinavian history, social democratic values, and globalization.
NAS 230 Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language required.
NAS 351 The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is based on
reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries. Norwegian majors
will be required to do appropriate readings and written work in Norwegian. (Spring:
alternate years)
NAS 352 The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th-century
dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development of Nordic
drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written work in Norwegian.
(Spring: alternate years)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NAS 199 Internship
NAS 299 Directed Study
NAS 399 Internship
NAS 499 Independent Study/Research
Nursing—NUR
The Augsburg Department of Nursing is designed exclusively for registered nurses who
want to advance their education and increase their career opportunities, and to address
changing health needs in a variety of rapidly changing care settings. No longer do nurses
practice only in hospitals. They are moving into communities, corporations, parishes, and
schools, as well as into their own private practices. Wherever they work, nurses are making a
difference in community health and well-being by providing comprehensive health care for
diverse groups of persons across the life span.
The BSN program at Augsburg equips nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts
with the art and science of nursing. Educational opportunities are provided that challenge
students’ interests and engage their creativity as they increase skills in critical thinking,
community assessment, leadership, and decision-making. Classes that combine short-term
immersion models of study both at home and abroad are woven into the BSN curriculum, and
students are invited to participate in these exciting endeavors as they are able.
Augsburg’s BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a public health nurse
registration certificate through the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Marty Aleman, Katherine Baumgartner (Coordinator, BSN program in
Minneapolis/St. Paul), Ruth Enestvedt, Joyce Miller, Sue Nash (Coordinator, BSN program in
Rochester), Joyce Perkins, Pauline Abraham, Kathleen Clark (Coordinator, Augsburg Central
Health Commons and the Dar Ul-Quba Health Commons at Cedar Riverside), Kaija Sivongsay,
Ginny McCarthy, Lisa Van Getson
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Seven courses including:
NUR 300
Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305
Communication
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411
Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490
Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of 2.50 are
required. Students also must complete Augsburg’s residence and general education
requirements.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the required courses in the nursing major and are
met by completing the major.
Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nursing courses from another institution to
meet requirements in the nursing major at Augsburg must consult an adviser about potential
adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these graduation skills.
The program has been planned so that courses in the nursing major can be completed over
15 months (full-time study, two courses per term) with a summer break; however, students may
pursue their studies at a slower and more flexible pace.
Courses in the nursing major are generally offered on weekday evenings with practicum
courses (NUR 410 and 411) requiring additional weekday time. More time may be required to
complete the total course of study depending on the number of liberal arts (general education)
courses individual students need to complete the BSN degree and the number of credits each
student transfers to Augsburg College from other colleges or universities. Students in nursing
may take non-nursing courses in both day school and Weekend and Evening College. Students
interested in pursuing the nursing major should consult with BSN admissions staff in the Office
of Admissions for assistance applying.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major requires a GPA of at least 3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall,
application to the department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by
nursing faculty, and an honors thesis to be presented before a faculty committee by April 15.
Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Latin honors
To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet minimum GPA standards as well as
complete a minimum of 14 traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more than 2
elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as P/N by the
department will not be counted, nor will N grades). For further information, see the Latin Honors
section in Academic Information.
Admission to the Nursing Major
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg College, admission to the
nursing major requires the following:
• Completed application
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the basic nursing program
• Unencumbered RN license–applicant must be a registered nurse who is licensed and
currently registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the nursing major
• Evidence of HIPAA training
• Up-to-date immunization records
• Federal criminal background check (details provided in application process)
Special conditions:
• Students may be provisionally admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
at Augsburg due to a cumulative GPA of less than 2.50 in their basic nursing program.
Full admission to the program requires students to achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better in
two liberal arts courses at Augsburg.
• Students may apply to Augsburg College prior to completion of their degree program
provided all admission requirements are met prior to enrolling at Augsburg.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s BSN completion program will
be granted six (6) course credits (24 semester credit hours) in recognition of their previous lower
division nursing coursework if the following standards are met:
• Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an associate degree in nursing
(ADN) program or a diploma in nursing program. Both must be state board-approved
programs.
• Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States is submitted for evaluation to
the World Education Services (WES), an agency approved by Augsburg College to
evaluate foreign transcripts. Reports should be sent directly to Augsburg College. In
addition, nursing coursework must be verified for authenticity by the Commission on
Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). Applicants must request CGFNS
(www.cgfns.org) to forward the educational credentials report to the Minnesota State
Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must apply for
licensure and demonstrate successful passing of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX). Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential
verification in a state other than Minnesota, and who have passed the NCLEX, will be
considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected
of all students.
Students who change their major and transfer out of the BS in Nursing completion program
will lose the six-credit block grant and their transfer credit evaluation will be reassessed. The
six-credit block grant will be applied toward a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing only.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities,
and work demands that must be taken into account in any decision to work toward a college
degree. For this reason, Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing
a nursing degree.
Courses at Augsburg are available evenings and weekends. Generally, nursing classes
meet on alternate weekday evenings for four-hour time blocks. Clinical practicum requirements
usually occur on weekdays. Optional immersion courses and practicums at home and abroad
are scheduled throughout the year. Check with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended that most liberal arts courses be taken before starting the nursing major.
Nursing majors can complete courses toward the bachelor’s degree at the Minneapolis campus
and in Rochester, Minn.
Nursing Courses
NUR 300 Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and issues are
explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 305 Communication
Explores the components of the professional role and continues the professional
socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are
applied to changing professional roles. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment,
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
NUR 306 Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory and
conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and applied to practice and
research. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment.)
NUR 403 Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and
explores theories related to family structure and function throughout the life span.
(Prereq.: NUR 305 and 306, or consent of instructor.)
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve the
health of culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities. (Prereq.:
Math Placement 3 or MAT 105, completion of NUR 300-level courses.)
NUR 411 Community Health Nursing II *
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delivery systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teaching/learning theory, and public health
principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq.: NUR 410 or concurrent enrollment)
NUR 490 Leadership/Management
The capstone course for the nursing major. Integrates concepts from nursing and the
liberal arts. Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of
change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability, and
advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied. Application of theory occurs in
selected practice settings with a professional nurse preceptor. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: Senior status and completion of 300-level nursing
courses and REL 300.)
NUR 495 Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing. The
subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and students.
NUR 499 Independent Study/Research (optional)
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR 410 or concurrently with NUR 411,
students are required to consult with faculty prior to registration regarding review of the
theoretical content. Students who decelerate for more than five years may be asked to audit
courses already taken. There is a fee to audit courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and 48 clinical practicum hours.
Transfer of Upper Division Nursing Courses
BSN students who are provisionally accepted into the Master of Arts in Nursing program at
Augsburg may enroll in up to three designated MAN courses, which can be used to fulfill
elective credits in the BSN program as well as fulfill credits in the MAN program. Note that these
graduate courses may not transfer into another college or university as graduate courses if they
have been used to complete the BSN; Augsburg College, however, accepts the courses as also
fulfilling requirements in the MAN. The three graduate nursing courses include the following:
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care
This course explores meanings and expressions of health, illness, caring, and healing
transculturally. Focus is on understanding and developing professional competence in caring for
individuals, families, groups, and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds. (36 clinical
practicum hours)
NUR 532
Transcultural Healing Practices
Introduces students to complementary healing practices including the historical and cultural
contexts in which they developed and the philosophical underpinnings of selected
complementary therapies. (36 clinical practicum hours)
NUR 541
The Politics of Health Inequity
This course explores how health and illness are related to inequities in society and dynamics of
power in systems of health care. (72 clinical practicum hours)
Philosophy—PHI
Philosophy, in an important sense, is the most fundamental of the disciplines. All sciences
and most other disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, philosophy is concerned with asking and
answering the “big” questions that are the most basic. For example, Is there a God? Is there life
after death? Are there absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar questions for themselves through
the development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from the
past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with
two majors. Some philosophy majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others
use the major to prepare for other professional studies such as law, medicine, religious ministry,
or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
David Apolloni (Chair), Markus Führer, Eric Helleloid, Michael Lotti, Marit A. Peterson
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230
Logic
or PHI 385 Intro. to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344
20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Language requirement
The Philosophy Department has no specific language requirement besides the one of the
College, but it recommends for philosophy majors Greek, Latin, French, or German, at the
discretion of the departmental faculty adviser.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in philosophy, the Philosophy Department also offers a
cross-disciplinary major in conjunction with the computer science department emphasizing
areas of interest in which philosophy and computer science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence,
cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the major is
to augment the technical skills of a computer scientist with the creativity and liberal arts
perspective of a philosopher. The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that
provides an excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate
study in philosophy. See Computer Science for course listing.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the philosophy
faculty. Such recommendations will be made at the end of the junior year. The program will
consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student’s choice that involves research
above the course level, and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from PHI 241, 242, 343, and 344.
Philosophy Courses
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we know, if
we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles, whether God
exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical vocabulary, and to critical
thinking and what it means to view the world philosophically.
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they use to
make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical approaches to
evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. The
Christian tradition will inform the considerations. Students who receive credit for PHI
120 may not receive credit for PHI 125. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment of GST 100)
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and action with
respect to the pursuit of happiness. We begin by asking what the end or purpose of
human life is, and students then learn about the moral and intellectual virtues required
to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of
human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI 125 may not receive credit for
PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
The nature and history of romantic love. The ethics of sex in relation to love,
marriage, the institution of monogamy, and homosexuality are considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the rules
that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and construct
sound arguments. The last part of the course focuses on informal logic and inductive
reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG3 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers from Thales
to Plotinus still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language
and reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and human knowledge, and
the nature of the good life.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers in
order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in constructing
a Christian philosophy. Topics include the nature of being, human understanding in
relation to faith, and the place of the image of God in the human condition. (Prereq.:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting, sculpture, literature, music,
architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of aesthetic judgment, the definition of
art; the nature of aesthetic experience, the evaluation of art; creativity, the relation
between the artist’s intention, the work of art, and its relation to the rest of the artistic
tradition. For arts majors and students with a strong background in the arts. (Prereq.:
Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PHI 315
Philosophy of Human Nature and Human Culture
This course concerns the philosophical study of human nature and its relation to
human culture. Students will read a selection of texts by eminent philosophers on the
subject. Topics studied in the course include the knowledge and nature of the self, the
definition of the human being in terms of culture, myth and religion in human culture,
human nature and the culture of language, and the culture of art.
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
We study the major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the
major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), Kant’s synthesis of
rationalism and empiricism, and 19th-century idealism and the reaction to it (Marx,
Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Mill). (Suggested prior course: PHI 241)
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
The course surveys the major philosophical schools in the 20th and 21st centuries:
analytic philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and postmodern
philosophy. Focus of study is on major texts of these movements. Students are
strongly encouraged to take PHI 343 before taking PHI 344.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What
is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so, what can be said
about God? Can God’s goodness be reconciled with human suffering? Are miracles
and life after death possible? (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of reality, the self,
ways of knowing, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist’s knowledge
of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the non-scientist, and what
degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods. (Suggested prior course: one
course in natural science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings—both philosophical and literary—of prominent existentialist
authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-the-world and explores
such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one
prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course discusses some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully
applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of
scarce resources, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the
dying, and euthanasia.
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof
theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state
automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness and
uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI
385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT 145 or MAT 171)
PHI 388
Seminar in Philosophy
This course focuses on an individual philosopher, an individual text, or a specific topic
in philosophy. Students work on preparing an in-depth thesis paper on some aspect
of the course through discussion of the course material. Short lectures are used to
introduce students to the material followed by discussion and debate to move
students into the depths of the material.
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic in
philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific
problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit. (Suggested prior
courses: any course from PHI 241, 242, 343, 344, or consent of instructor, and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111. Offered annually)
PHI 490
Keystone
This course integrates the student’s general education experience with an overview of
specific philosophical ideas or philosophers.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PHI 199
Internship
PHI 299
Directed Study
PHI 399
Internship
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
Physical Education
See listing under Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science.
Physics—PHY
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental
principles that describe and govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called
“natural philosophers,” physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and
mathematical analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles
to the largest galaxies and from the relative stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of
stars. Physics plays an important role in many of the liberal arts disciplines and contributes to
society’s understanding of such areas as energy, weather, medical science, and space
exploration. A good background in physics (and the associated problem solving skills obtained
therein) will prepare you well for a multitude of careers.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of
rapid technological advances, the department strives to give students not only an understanding
of basic concepts, but also insights into recent developments. A rigorous major provides
students with the preparation required for graduate study in physics. It also provides flexibility,
serving as a stepping stone to advanced work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering,
materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics,
environmental science, and the medical and health-related fields. The department serves the
liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that enable them to attain a general
understanding of a particular area of science. These courses provide the basis for further study
and enable students to follow new developments in science with heightened awareness and
comprehension.
The department supervises the pre-engineering program, with degree programs available at
cooperating universities at both the bachelor’s and advanced degree levels, and administers
Augsburg College’s portion of funds designated for the Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also maintains active research programs through its Center for
Atmospheric and Space Sciences and the Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support
from the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other private and public sources. Several
students work as research assistants in these efforts during the academic year and in the
summer. Cooperative education, internship, and undergraduate research programs provide
opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical
situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Jeffrey Johnson (Chair), Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, David Murr, Ben Stottrup, David
Venne
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245 Calculus III and PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 245 Calculus III and MAT 369 Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and
Natural
Sciences
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 111,
COM 115, or MAT 201
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Major
Seventeen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 261
Electronics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 352
Mechanics II
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
MAT 245 Calculus III and PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 245 Calculus III and MAT 369 Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and
Natural
Sciences
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your department chair or
academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course—COM 115
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Physics Major with Concentration in Space Physics
Eighteen course credits. It is the same as the B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320 and
PHY 420, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original research project on a significant topic
in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the
department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of
the physics faculty. Normally, students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during
the first year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national physics society and of participating in the physics
community on a professional basis. Membership in the society is open to all students interested
in physics.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor society is open to those
students who have completed the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in
physics and overall, and rank in the upper third of their class.
Physics Courses
PHY 101
Introductory Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition, the
course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization to the
present day. Night viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: MPG 2.
Fall, spring)
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the applications,
problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles of
physics. (Two three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3. Spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include winds,
fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes,
climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion. (Three one-hour
lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT assessment or GST
100. Fall, spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses
on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory
work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers
and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.:
MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems, and
experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a broad
survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG
3. Fall)
PHY 119
Physics for the Fine Arts
A scientific study of sound, light, and the mechanics of structures and the human
body relating to music, the visual arts, and theater. Explores the physics of
phenomena and perception fundamental to these disciplines. (Three one-hour
lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121
General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion. Designed
for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified
majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 121, ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111, MAT 146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modern physics from a historical and experimental perspective.
Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics. This course develops
the experimental foundations and need for quantum mechanics. (Three one-hour
lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis and use
of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146. Spring: cross-listed with
computer science)
PHY 320
Introduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth’s space environment including solar, planetary, magnetospheric,
ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic storms, particle
precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245.
Spring)
PHY/MAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, partial differential
equations, Fourier series, series solution of differential equations, Legendre, Bessel,
and other orthogonal functions, vector calculus, applied linear algebra (e.g., matrix
multiplication, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, special matrices, determinants),
functions of a complex variable, and an introduction to computer programming in IDL.
(Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 245 or
equivalent. Spring: cross-listed with mathematics)
PHY 351
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations,
central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY
122, MAT 369 or PHY 327, and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
PHY 352
Mechanics II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, coupled oscillations,
and noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY
351, MAT 369 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus. Topics
include electrostatics, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, and electric
properties of materials. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 369 or PHY
327. Fall)
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus. Topics
include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic
radiation based on Maxwell’s equations. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362,
MAT 369 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I
(.5 course)
Students work in small groups on advanced experiments from various physics
subfields (including modern physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism, and
optics) with a focus on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and scientific
communication. Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW software for computerized
data acquisition and experiment control. (One three-hour laboratory and an
occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: junior or senior standing or consent
of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and
software design (LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by
application of these techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum physics and
technology, modern optics, biophysics, and other areas. (One three-hour laboratory
and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: PHY 395, junior or senior
standing or consent of instructor, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma drifts,
particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation,
magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas.
(Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band
structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The
conditions and consequences of the solid state of materials will be explored at a very
detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into account. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486 strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie’s postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY
245, 351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PHY 199
Internship
PHY 299
Directed Study
PHY 399
Internship
PHY 499
Independent Study/Research
Open to juniors and seniors with departmental approval.
Political Science—POL
Students studying political science at Augsburg College are provided with the intellectual
tools
for understanding and taking effective action in regard to the pressing political issues of the day.
The role and significance of authority and power in human affairs establish the focus of political
science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of experienced faculty who teach
courses in all major areas of political science, and also possess special expertise in campaigns
and
elections, immigration and ethnic politics, urban and environmental politics, economic
development,
comparative and international politics, mass communications and other information technology,
and
American public law. Grounded in the diverse and international community around our college,
the
department directly engages the world and issues around us.
Political scientists use systematic inquiry and analysis to shed light on the dynamics of a
whole
range of phenomena, including elections, wars, poverty, human rights, regime change, and
migration.
Our majors explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and conflict,
analyze
and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the
process,
our students are encouraged to relate insights from other liberal arts disciplines such as
philosophy,
psychology, economics, history, and sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of political science, the major supplies the breadth
appropriate
for graduate work in political science, public administration, public policy analysis, law, and other
professions. It also serves as a foundation on which to develop careers in public service,
business,
communications, and other fields. Legislative and other internships, as well as significant
independent
research projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg political science students in the Twin
Cities area.
Combined with broad, balanced, and flexible course offerings, these special opportunities
enhance
the student’s potential for graduate study and a successful career.
Political Science Faculty
Joseph Underhill (Chair), Andrew Aoki, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth
Klages,
Norma Noonan
Degree and Major Requirements
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158
POL 483
POL 484
Political Patterns and Processes
Political/Statistics/Methodology
Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective—one of the following:
POL 121
American Government and Politics
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
POL 160
World Politics
POL 170
Law in the United States
Also, at least five other upper division courses in four out of five political science areas. A
seminar
in one of the five areas may be counted for that area. Only one internship may count for an
upper
division area.
Also, one other political science course in any area, upper or lower division.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses:
S: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required
Specific Required Courses—six total
POL 121
POL170
POL 483
POL 484
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
Electives—five total
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
POL 381
Plus two additional upper level courses in Political Science (can come from the list above, or be
any
other upper level Political Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required.
Six
Specific
Courses:
ECO 112 or 113
POL 121 or 122
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by political science adviser)
ECO 490, POL 483, or SOC 362 (only one can be used for this requirement)
POL 484
One Course from the Following:
POL 121
POL 122
POL 124
POL 140
POL 158
POL 160
POL 170
Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 370
POL 371
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, 413 (only one of these can be used for this requirement)
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser approval.
2. If both POL 121 and 122 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II.
The
same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section III.
The same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
4. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413) can be counted toward the four
courses
required in Section III.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science includes the requirements listed above, plus the
following:
The student’s GPA must be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the student must take an honors
independent study and a seminar, and must submit an honors thesis to be defended before a
faculty
committee. Students may work with any member of the department on their honors thesis. For
specific requirements, consult the department chair. Students should apply for the honors major
no
later than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122 or 170; POL 158; and at least three upper-division
courses in three out of five political science areas. POL 483 may not usually be used for a
minor.
Pre-Law Minor: six courses required
Four
Required
Courses:
POL 121
POL170
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
Electives:
Two
courses
from
the
choices
below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
When necessary, substitutions can be approved by the chair (e.g. if a required course has to be
canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change Minor: Six courses required
Three Specific Courses:
POL 121 or 122.
POL 325 or 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by adviser)
Three Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, or 413
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser approval.
2. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II.
The
same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413) can be counted toward the three
courses
required in Section II.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political science, and
two
courses in education. ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill requirements for the social
studies
core; education courses also fulfill licensure requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315
Money and Banking
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division economics course
Education Courses:
EDC 200
ESE 310
Orientation to Education (required for licensure)
5-12 Methods: Social Studies—Capstone course (required for licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121
American Government (social science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses (must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this major, a student must have been admitted into the
Department of Education. To be licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the
social
studies core are required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics, (II) Comparative Politics and Analysis, (III) International
Politics, (IV) Public Law, and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any course listed in more than
one
area may be counted in only one area toward major or minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary education may take a political science major or the
teaching major in economics and political science. Either option requires that the student also
take
courses required for the social studies core. For more information, see the department chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing of terms in which courses are offered.
Political science Courses
I. American Government and Politics
POL
121
American
Government
and
Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government—including Congress, the
presidency, and the courts—as well as campaigns and elections, federalism,
interest
groups, and political parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing
on
influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin Cities metro
area.
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic, and
social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the
Upper
Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the
lock and dam system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices.
Includes 10-day canoe trip down the river to see how local policy-makers and
stakeholders are trying to achieve sustainability in the watershed.
POL 323
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking
primarily, but not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how individuals
can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course in political
science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials,
bureaucrats, and interest groups shape government policies in various areas,
including taxes, the
environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and
implemented.
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral process.
Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential
elections (optional in nonpresidential election years). (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for
newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore,
junior, or senior standing)
POL 370
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
II. Comparative Politics and Analysis
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making process
with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of contemporary
issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or domestic
politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes and
countries vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons of
political processes such as political participation, political development, political
change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor)
III. International Politics
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 368
Model United Nations
This course provides students with in-depth understanding of the United Nations
and
international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the
National Model United Nations Conference which is held each spring in New
York City. Students research a country and set of issues for the committee on
which they will serve. (Prereq.: POL 160 or equivalent and consent of instructor.)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign policy
decisionmaking, simulations of international problems. Topic to be included in
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of
some
methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends; senior
thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement for International Relations majors. (Prereq.: four courses
in the international relations sequence and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
IV. Public Law
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society;
roles of
courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as “supreme”
law; law as politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophical role of the Supreme Court in the American
political system in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in the
national government and in the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at least
junior status and one previous course in political science)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle of
the course. (Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation,
including the uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics,
and ownership. (Prereq.: one course in political science, POL 342, or consent of
instructor)
V. Political Theory and Analysis
POL 140
Social Justice in America
Examines social justice in urban policies such as housing and education (issues
may vary). Students develop their own arguments about social justice. Emphasis
on class discussion; substantial participation required.
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section II for description.)
POL 282
Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes some
coverage of Asian American history and looks at the struggle to define Asian
Americans.
POL 380
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals, and
assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance.
(Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the subtitle.
(Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor, ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111, and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including
an
examination of the requirements of science as a model for political study. Major
research is required. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.:
POL 158 and two upper division courses, or consent of instructor)
VI. Seminars, Independent Study, and Internships
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the
construction and execution of political surveys. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
POL 199
Internship
P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
POL 299
Directed Study
POL 399
Internship
POL 499
Independent Study/Research
Psychology—PSY
Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a
liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding of individual and group
behavior. The study of psychology equips students to understand and use the scientific method
to think creatively and critically beyond the classroom. To prepare students for graduate study
and work in psychology, the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong
foundation in research and theoretical work with the application of knowledge and skills in
coursework, research experiences, and internships within the community. The curriculum’s
emphasis on the experiential dimensions of learning and the integration of liberal arts and
professional domains prepares students for careers in many settings including business,
education, social services, research, law, government, church, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have varied professional specializations
including clinical, counseling, physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and
industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in psychological applications to health,
law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning experiences
including group and individual projects, Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student research
teams.
Psychology Faculty
David Matz (Chair), Ben Denkinger, Grace Dyrud, Stacy Freiheit, O. Evren Guler, Bridget
Robinson-Riegler, Nancy Steblay, Henry Yoon
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The major is 10 courses.
Foundations of Psychology
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325
PSY 354
PSY 355
Social Behavior
Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491
PSY 493
Advanced Research Seminar
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives
PSY 400
Keystone Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 201
PSY 235
PSY 263
PSY 357
PSY 359
PSY 373
PSY 385
PSY 410
Health Psychology
Psychology and Law
Sports Psychology
Behavioral Analysis
Assessment
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg. No more than two courses from
among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400 and 499 may be counted.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students should consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills. All psychology majors must have an adviser in the
Psychology Department.
Transfer-course policy for majors and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses,
must be approved by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer
guidelines may only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Biopsychology Major
The Psychology and Biology Departments jointly offer a program in Biopsychology. See
Biopsychology in Departments and Programs.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology
The clinical psychology concentration is designed to prepare students for careers and
graduate education in mental health care fields. Students will learn about the biological,
psychological, and social factors related to defining, understanding, and treating abnormal
behavior. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills related to both the science
and practice of psychology. Experiential learning opportunities include collaborating on faculty-
student research projects and completing an internship in a real-world mental health setting.
See the department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law involves the application of scientific and professional
aspects of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field
encompasses contributions made in a number of different areas—research, clinical practice,
public policy, and teaching/training among them—from a variety of orientations within the field of
psychology, such as developmental, social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and clinical. Students
in this concentration will participate in at least three experiential learning venues: laboratory
research, a community-based internship, and study tours to Hennepin County courts. See the
department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the Sociology and Psychology Departments offer courses relevant to students with
interests in social psychology. The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide
students with a solid disciplinary foundation along with specific coursework to strengthen a
cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective. Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in areas intended to prepare students for careers in law,
consulting, research, and social policy, as well as many other areas. In addition, the social
psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school preparation. See the department chair for
specific requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, and completion of a high-quality research project.
Formal application must be made during the junior year. Consult the department chair for more
detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and four electives. A minimum of two courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400, and 499
may be counted.
Psychology Courses
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications of
psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 215
Research Methods and Statistics I
Part I of a two-term sequence. See PSY 315. PSY 215 may be taken for one course
credit without taking PSY 315. Scientific method as practiced in psychology. This
sequence emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research design and data
collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, and APA-style presentation of
research findings. (Prereq.: PSY 105, MPG 3, and sophomore status; pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
PSY 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy, and
problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness memory, courtroom
procedures, and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 250
Child Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior. Practical
implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent
and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive and
negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who study and work
with the largest growing segment of our population—the elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 256
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of both the
natural and built physical environment on human behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 261
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and development of
personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and cross-cultural behavior.
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 262
Abnormal Psychology
Applying psychological science to understanding the causes and treatments for
psychological disorders. Topics include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia,
substance use, and eating disorders. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports and
enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team development,
leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 271
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 291
Addiction and Recovery
Examines addiction and recovery from multiple perspectives, giving special attention
to physiological, religious-spiritual, neurobiological, and sociocultural dimensions.
Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary approaches to prevention, treatment, and
recovery. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Positive Psychology, Close
Relationships, Psychology and Religion. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 315
Research Methods and Statistics II
Part II of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. Ideally PSY 315 should be taken in the
term immediately following PSY 215. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory
settings.Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence, attitudes
formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention,
perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem solving, decision
making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between biology and behavior. Considers biological bases of learning
and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, and normal and altered states of
consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learning/behavior change and their application to self-management,
family, work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or
PSY 105 with consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment
on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability and validity, and
legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 360
Psychology Laboratory
(.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Concurrent or previous enrollment in a full-credit course in the faculty member’s area
of expertise and approval by that faculty member are required. (Prereq.: Psy 215)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include the individual,
group and organizational structure/process and change. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the people in psychology’s history, their questions and positions, from the
early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century, inclusions of women
and minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of
instructor)
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Discuss therapeutic approaches and interventions in counseling (e.g.,
psychoanalysis, person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and postmodern approaches). Topics include counseling diverse clients, evidence based
practice, and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or
PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 390
Special Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105
with consent of instructor)
PSY 391 Individual Differences
General introduction to the study of individual differences. Particular focus is placed
on behavioral genetic methods and designs. Explores the degree to which genetic
and environmental influences co-determine the expression of various psychological
phenotypes, including psychometric IQ, personality, and facets along broader
psychopathologic dimensions. (Prereq: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of
instructor; PSY 355 is recommended)
PSY 400
Keystone Internship
Students work 80 hours at an internship site of their choosing and attend weekly (or
weekend) class sessions. A series of papers/assignments address career and
personal goals as well as the relationship between the internship work and concepts
learned in the psychology major. PSY 400 satisfies the Keystone requirement but
must involve an off-campus internship to satisfy the Augsburg Experience
requirement. (Prereq.: PSY 315 and senior standing)
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
The exploration of human behavior when the brain is altered by traumatic brain injury
and diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, and dementia. Learn human neuroanatomy in
order to relate brain systems to attention, perception, memory, language, personality,
and awareness. Address clinical issues, including neuropsychological assessment
and interviewing. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of
instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students’
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary
professional issues and implications for social policy. Recommended for students
headed for graduate school and those electing an honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or
consent of instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary, theoretical, professional, and social
policy issues from a psychological viewpoint. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of
instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PSY 199
Internship
(Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other psychology course)
PSY 299
Directed study
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 399/396
Internship
PSY 399 involves an off-campus internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus
internship. (Prereq.: PSY 315 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: PSY 315)
Religion, Youth and Family Ministry—
REL, YFM
In today’s complex world, issues and conflicts are increasingly influenced by deeply-held
religious beliefs and values. The study of religion at Augsburg College invites students on a
search for meaning, challenging them to explore their own religious beliefs and those of their
neighbors, gain a broader view of the role of faith in public life, and better understand our global
context.
As an academic discipline, religion probes many of life’s critical questions:
• Who are we as human beings and where did we come from?
• Why do bad things happen?
• How can we live meaningful lives?
• What happens after we die?
• How do our values shape our choices?
• What is our responsibility to others?
• What texts are sacred and how should we read them?
• How can we encourage cooperation and respect among people of different faiths?
Students begin their search for meaning in the AugCore courses REL 100, 200, or 300.
Here they learn to articulate their own beliefs and understand that what they believe really
matters. Students engage in a close reading of the Bible and other sacred texts, study their
historical contexts, and apply these insights to contemporary social issues. They also explore
their own gifts and how they might be used in service of the broader community as they pursue
a life of vocation. Students are invited to deepen their pursuit of these questions by choosing a
major or minor in religion, which offers a wide range of courses in theology, biblical studies, and
world religions.
As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Augsburg faculty and
staff are eager to engage in dialogue with Christians from all denominations, with people who
practice other faith traditions, and with those who claim no particular beliefs. Faculty in the
Religion Department represent several Christian denominations and model respectful dialogue
with students from a variety of faith perspectives. We challenge all of our students to respect
and learn from one another and to think critically about matters of faith and reason in our lives
together.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck II (Chair), Lori Brandt Hale, Bradley Holt, Russell Kleckley, Lynne Lorenzen,
Mary Lowe, Beverly Stratton, Mark Tranvik, Hans Wiersma, Karl Jacobson, Matthew Maruggi,
Jeremy Myers
General Requirements
Majors
The Religion Department offers two majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and Family Ministry
(YFM).
Prerequisites
Religion 100 (or 300 for advanced transfer students) is prerequisite to all other courses.
Graduation Requirements
Courses designated REL and YFM are offered by the Religion Department. A maximum of
13 total REL and YFM courses may be applied toward the 32-course requirement for
graduation. Taking extra electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than
the minimum 32 courses required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and minors, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years
will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective credit for the major. Students who have taken an approved introductory course in Bible
and/or Christian theology at another college may take REL 300 in place of the College REL 100
and 200 requirement; consult the registrar’s office.
Advising
All majors must have an adviser in the department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall, research project approved by the department,
and colloquium with the department. Application must be received by the department by Dec. 30
of the student’s senior year.
Religion—REL
A religion major provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts and prepares students for
professional work and graduate studies in a wide range of fields. Since the major requires only
eight courses, students are encouraged to double-major in a related field. Students considering
seminary should attend two Bible courses and one course in theology or church history.
Students planning on graduate studies in religion ought to complete one Bible course, a world
religions course, and the Philosophy of Religion course. A religion major also provides strong
preparation for graduate studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, church history,
and related fields. The major prepares students to think critically, read analytically, write clearly,
and speak confidently—skills that make our graduates attractive to graduate schools.
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
REL 495
Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors, should be taken in the junior or senior year. One New
Testament Greek course may be applied to the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is
met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second
major
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with adviser for an approved course outside the major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL 362, 370, or 481
Transfer students must consult a Religion Department adviser about potential adjustments
to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100 and 200. (Advanced transfer students take REL 300
and four electives.)
Note for majors and minors: Students are required to have at least a 2.00 GPA in courses
counted toward the major or minor. One or two courses in youth and family ministry (YFM) may
count toward the religion major or minor.
Religion Courses
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course examines how people of faith—Jewish, Christian, and
Muslim—understand their faith and live out their spiritual commitments. In particular,
it explores some of the biblical and theological resources that the Christian tradition,
seen through the lens of vocation, brings to the search for meaning. Not accepted for
credit for students who have taken REL 300 or 331. REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite
for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
REL 120
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
This course explores the relationship between religion and science through issues
that emerge in public discussion through news and popular media. Examples of
topics include evolution and intelligent design, genetic engineering and stem cell
research, and the social role of science and science as vocation, along with historical
and philosophical development of science in its relationship to religion.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and positions
and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of biblical
interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of Christianity and other
world religions. (Prereq.: REL 100)
REL 205
Exploring Topics in Religion
This course introduces students to various topics within the field of religion. Students
will explore primary texts on topics such as gender, economics, and politics and
investigate and analyze the contemporary debates involving these complex issues.
Students will develop their own perspectives on the topic under investigation.
(Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disciplines within the academic study of
Christianity (Bible, theology, and church history), including methods and research
skills. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 260
Self, Sex, and Sin in Christian and Modern Thought
We face complex questions about human beings, sexuality, and sin. The Bible and
Christian thinkers have reflected on these topics, but it often seems like traditional
claims disagree with modern views. This course explores how the Christian tradition
and modern anthropology define self, sex, and sin. (Prereq.: REL 100 and 200 or
300)
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer students explores the Bible, Christian
tradition, and vocation. Students will articulate their own theological questions and
positions and begin to recognize and evaluate religious claims in a world of many
religions. Open only to advanced transfer students. Not accepted for credit for
students who have taken REL 100, 111, 221, or 331.
REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, prophets, and writings, including forms, genres,
historical contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by ancient and
modern Jewish and Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul’s letters, the gospels, and
other New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and modern
communities.
REL 306
Non-Western Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a variety of cultural settings different from
those of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of
this faith on other continents, the course will explore the deep questions of the
relationship of culture and religion, and the ethnic and cultural location of Christianity.
REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature, holiness,
faith and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy will be explored
through the medium of popular film.
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary theology and theologically-based approaches to
environmental ethics using studies of environmental problems in South, Central, and
North America.
REL 324
Liberationist, Feminist, Queer and Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
Study the range of Latin American liberation theologies that have developed since the
1960s, when Catholic theologians first asserted that God has a “preferential option for
the poor” and therefore linked their faith to revolutionary social movements against
political and economic oppression. Recently, Latin American theologies have
expanded to include feminist, queer, and postcolonial struggles against sexism,
heterosexism, and imperialism. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken
REL 366. (Taught only in Mexico)
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modern marriage and family relationships within the
context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a
variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
Taught in Namibia.
REL 353
Finding Your Religion/Spirituality
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian denominations and
of the world religions as practiced in America. Some controversial religious
movements will also be considered.
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world, including
Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers
who may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther, Dorothy Day, and Martin
Luther King, Jr.
REL 362
Martin Luther and the Reformation
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the 16th
century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative
figures. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. This course explores religion as force for
personal transformation, community, and social change. In the journey from
Puritanism to pluralism, special attention is given to the quest for religious freedom
and the search for meaning in history.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin American
culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology and social/political
transformation. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are
studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with
nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an
afterlife. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, junior standing, and REL 100 or 300)
REL 378
Medieval Church
(See description under HIS 378.)
REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational worldview of process philosophy on Christian faith and
ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality, and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretation through study
of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and ethics, taking
into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social
sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought
on by modern medical technology.
REL 405
Christensen Scholar Seminar I
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants
discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the
Christensen Scholar program only.
REL 406
Christensen Scholar Seminar II
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants
discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the
Christensen Scholar program only.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on “habits of the heart” that sustain Christian service. Students
explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual disciplines such as
prayer, meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and men,
feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on Christian theology,
especially in terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels, dealing
with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to the variety of
interpretations given the person of Jesus.
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the
early church, and some of the themes found in his writings. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300
and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as attention
to current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 480
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and
contemporary culture. Students will be challenged to make vocation the lens through
which they view their lives and communities. This course satisfies the Keystone
requirement. (Note: Some majors, including REL, may still require a particular
keystone course in that discipline.)
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought today,
as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing theological task
of the Christian church. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The course will focus on the understanding of ethics from a Christian as well as an
interreligious perspective, examining the theological and social science context of
both individual and social ethics. Students will probe their own definitions of what it
means to live a moral life and the processes one uses to make moral decisions.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Religion Keystone
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students
who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by instructor.
Students will improve writing abilities through writing a major research paper.
(Prereq.: REL 210 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
REL 199
Internship
Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
REL 399
Internship
REL 499
Independent Study/Research
For religion majors only.
See department listing for a description of the following approved electives:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 260 Religion and Society
Youth and Family Ministry—YFM
Youth and Family Ministry Major
In keeping with Augsburg’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world, the
major in youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as youth and family
ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This major is interdisciplinary,
combining a core study of theology, Bible, and ministry with supporting coursework in the social
sciences. A distinctive element of the major is the combination of practical and theological
training: students will have many opportunities to apply their knowledge and discernment skills
in specific ministry contexts, including a supervised internship. Students must declare the YFM
major and receive faculty approval before participating in off-site fieldwork. A youth and family
ministry minor is also offered.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Course Maximums
A student majoring in YFM may apply up to 15 courses from the Religion Department
toward graduation if they are required to take REL 100 and 200, and the 15th course is a REL
or YFM study abroad course or the Lilly Scholar Seminar. If the student is required to take REL
300, they may apply up to 14 courses if the 14th course is a REL or YFM study abroad course
or the Christensen Scholar Seminar.
Associate in Ministry (AIM)
Coursework completed with the major fulfills part of the requirements for Associate in Ministry
(AIM) status within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students interested in AIM
certification should consult with their home synod and with a YFM adviser no later than their
second year.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Fourteen courses including:
Theology core (six courses):
REL 210
REL 301
REL 302
REL 362
REL 481
Research Methods in Religion
Interpreting the Old Testament
Interpreting the New Testament
Martin Luther and the Reformation
Contemporary Theology
REL 495
Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (four courses):
YFM 208
YFM 209
YFM 235
YFM 305
YFM 358
YFM 399
Vocational Formation I [required non-credit experience]
Vocational Formation II [required non-credit experience]
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
Ministry Practices
Life and Work of the Church
Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (Two courses):
YFM 205
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (students will choose two topics
courses from a list of 0.5 credit courses)
One REL or YFM course from the following list:
YFM 232
Peer Ministry
YFM 316
Church and Culture in Context
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
REL 345
The Lutheran Heritage (required for AIM certification)
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
REL 356
World Religions
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
And three supporting courses:
SOC 231
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
PSY 250
Child Development
or PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
or SWK 260
Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also major or
minor in religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following five courses:
YFM 235
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
One youth and family ministry course from:
YFM 305
Ministry Practices
YFM 358
Life and Work of the Church
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
One theology course from:
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
and one course from the theology core, YFM core, or YFM electives as listed in the major.
Youth and Family Ministry Courses
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
YFM 205 Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (0.5 course)
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry features a selection of half-credit
courses in which students may further focus upon ministry topics introduced in YFM
235 and elsewhere. Special ministry topics will vary from year to year and include
such subjects as outdoor ministry, service-learning, program administration and
planning, youth culture and religion, communications, media, music and ministry, and
ministry with youth on the margins.
YFM 208 Vocational Formation I
(.0 course)
A noncredit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to
be completed by the end of the student’s second year. Students will complete an
entrance process into the major, participate in monthly cohort groups, monthly
roundtables, attend multiple spiritual direction sessions, and attend a vocational
formation retreat.
YFM 209 Vocational Formation II
(.0 course)
A noncredit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to
be completed by the end of the student’s final year. Students will complete a
professional portfolio, participate in monthly cohort groups, monthly roundtables, have
multiple meetings with an assigned mentor from the field, and attend one approved
professional conference or workshop. (Prereq.: YFM 208)
YFM 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as peer
ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and practice
communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a listener/helper.
Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others within a Christian belief
system.
YFM 235 Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
An introductory-level study in which the biblical, theological, and historical foundations
of ministry with youth and families are explored. Students will also be introduced to
the principles of practical theology and learn the skills and sensibilities necessary for
discerning what faithful ministry might look like in a specific location.
YFM 305 Ministry Practices
This course emphasizes the day-to-day sensibilities, skills, and practices needed for
the grounding and guiding of ministry professionals. An exploration of the history and
development of the spiritual practices of the Christian tradition, combined with modern
practices used for effective ministry, make up the major themes of this course.
(Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture, church life, and the contemporary religious situation in another
country. An exploration of the roles of households, congregations, and other ministry
organizations in shaping and nurturing faith as compared to the United States. Shortterm travel seminar; available as offered.
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
This course features an overview of the manner in which Christianity has carried out
its mission throughout the centuries, as well as an exploration of the issues and
challenges facing modern and “postmodern” churches. A central element of this
course will be a research project that studies the methods and strategies of
congregations and other ministry organizations in their efforts to introduce, nurture,
and shape the Christian faith. (Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 399 Internship
The internship centers around 150 hours of supervised leadership practice focused
on youth and families, fulfilled in partnership with a congregation or other approved
ministry setting. A formal learning agreement as well as the development of a
professional portfolio round out the internship experience. (Prereq.: YFM 235 and
YFM 305 or 358)
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Students preparing to teach social studies at the secondary level must complete a broad
foundation program in the social sciences and professional requirements within the Education
Department.
Coordinators
Jacqueline DeVries, degree-seeking students
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE graduate students
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
HIS 120
America to 1815
or HIS 121
19th-Century United States
or HIS 122
20th-Century United States
POL 121
American Government and Politics
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
ANT 141
Cultural Anthropology
Plus a major in one of six fields—economics, history, political economics, political science,
psychology, or sociology. Geography and anthropology are also acceptable fields, although they
are not offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies major is available for persons holding a bachelor’s degree
and seeking licensure only. Consult with Anne Kaufman for details.
Students considering a career in social studies education should consult, as soon as
possible, the Augsburg Education Department and the social studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. Students should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Social Work—SWK
Students in social work are preparing to engage in professional practice with individuals,
families, groups, communities, and organizations. Students learn to become skilled at designing
change strategies with clients that promote individual change, social justice, and empowerment.
The curriculum includes classroom instruction, agency practicum, social work skills
development, history of social work and social welfare in the United States, analysis of social
welfare policy, and social science research. In and out of the classroom, students study
privilege and oppression and engage with diverse communities. In the end, students are
prepared to practice in multicultural settings.
Students graduating with a social work major receive a Bachelor of Science degree in social
work and are eligible to apply for licensure as a generalist social worker. Students interested in
a graduate degree in social work (MSW) are encouraged to apply to our Master of Social Work
program. The undergraduate degree provides transferable credits toward the foundation year of
an MSW program, reducing the number of credits needed. Both the bachelor’s and graduate
social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Social work graduates embody the Augsburg College motto, “Education for Service.” One
example of this motto in action is the extensive service-learning and practica assignments
embedded in the social work curriculum. Students begin service-learning early in their major
and engage in more than 400 hours of agency-based training, supervised by licensed social
workers. The Twin Cities offers a variety of innovative and professional programs and agencies.
Students are encouraged to train with and learn from these local, regional, and national leaders
in social work.
Social Work Faculty
Nancy Rodenborg (Chair), Laura Boisen (MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW Program
Director) Mauricio Cifuentes, Ankita Deka, Christina Erickson (Field Education Coordinator),
Annette Gerten (BSW Field Coordinator), Melissa Hensley, Abel Knochel, Barbara Lehmann
(BSW Program Director), Terrence Lewis, Michael Schock
Degree and Major Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree consists of 10 upper level courses and a total of seven
supporting courses. Social work courses that are open to nonmajors are designated with an
asterisk.
The Supporting Courses
Select one of these three courses:
SWK 100
SWK 210
SWK 230
Introduction to Professional Social Work*
Environmental Justice and Social Change*
Global Peace and Social Development*
Select one of these four courses:
ECO 112
POL 121
POL 122
POL 325
Principles of Macroeconomics
American Government and Politics
Metropolitan Complex
Politics and Public Policy
Take these four courses:
BIO 121
PSY 105
SOC 121
SWK 280
Human Biology and Lab
Principles of Psychology
Introduction to Human Society
Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice*
Select one of these two courses:
SOC 362
MAT 163
Statistical Analysis
Introductory Statistics
GPA Requirements for degree completion
The minimum GPA for admission to the program is 2.2 on a four-point scale. After
admission to the program, a minimum grade of 2.0 is required for each upper level course and a
2.00 cumulative GPA is required in the supporting program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the curriculum and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill is met by taking SWK 401 and ECO 112, MAT 163, or SOC 362.
Pass/No Credit Maximums for Majors
All social work majors must take their upper level courses with traditional grading. Social
work majors are allowed to apply up to six credits with a grade of Pass (P) toward graduation,
as are other majors. Students seeking Latin and Department Honors may only take two P/N
credits. (See Latin Honors in Academic Information for additional details.)
Major Courses
Ten upper level courses:
SWK 301
SWK 303
SWK 306
SWK 307
SWK 316
SWK 317
SWK 401
SWK 406
SWK 407
SWK 417
History and Analysis of Social Policy*
Human Development and the Social Environment*
Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Research and Evaluation
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies*
Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar (Senior Keystone course)
Social Welfare Minor (for non-social work majors)
The goal of the social welfare minor is to give nonmajors a sense of the impact of social
work on society and a means to incorporate some social welfare perspectives to their chosen
career.
Six courses including:
SWK 100
SWK 303
SWK 301
SWK 406
SOC 265
Introduction to Professional Social Work
Human Development and the Social Environment
History and Analysis of Social Policy
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Polices
Race, Class, and Gender
And one course from:
POL 121
POL 158
POL 325
American Government and Politics
Political Patterns and Processes
Politics and Public Policy
No credit for non-academic work
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does not grant
social work course credit for life experience or previous work experience.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to the degree program in social work. This application
process, called candidacy, is subsequent to and separate from admission to Augsburg College.
The candidacy application is completed in the spring term of the sophomore year at Augsburg
or in the summer months for junior transfer students. Each social work major must complete the
application materials and be officially admitted to the social work program before beginning the
first field practicum in the junior year. Social work majors must have a cumulative 2.20 GPA to
enter the program. Students who do not meet this minimum GPA standard will be given an
opportunity to explain their GPA and may be considered for conditional admission. Admission to
the program is required as a prerequisite for those 300- and 400-level courses restricted to
social work majors only. Contact the Social Work Department for details.
Departmental Honors
The Social Work Department offers students the opportunity to earn departmental honors
through the completion of an applied or scholarly project. Students may apply for departmental
honors if they have earned and maintain an overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a cumulative GPA
of 3.60 in all social work classes at the 300 level and above. Honors applicants may take up to
two courses as P/N (pass/no credit) and must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally-graded
Augsburg courses. Other requirements include the successful completion of a paper or project
designed to demonstrate critical understanding of one area in the field of social work or social
welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise work on this paper or project. Please consult
with the adviser or program director for complete details and deadlines.
Social Work Courses
Social Work Entry Level Courses and SWK 280
The social work major offers three ways to begin the BS degree: SWK 100 is for those
students interested in the profession; SWK 210 is for students more interested in policy and
advocacy; and SWK 230 is for students interested in international social work and global issues.
All three courses are equal as introductions to the major.
All three courses feature an experiential learning component. Students volunteer 40 hours in
a human service agency, program, or institution. The placement is selected by the student,
approved by the course instructor, and supervised by agency staff. These courses are also
open to non-majors. The department also offers a course in human diversity, SWK 280, that is
to be taken after the entry level courses.
SWK 100 Introduction to Professional Social Work
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore a possible social work
major or future career in human services. Students will receive an overview of social
welfare as an institution and social work as a profession. The course examines
service needs associated with the unequal impact of social, economic and political
structures on diverse groups in society.
SWK 210 Environmental Justice and Social Change
This course examines the relationship between environmental justice issues and
principles and methods of social change. It explores the relationship between
environmental damage and damage to human populations, the differential effect of
environmental damage on specific populations, and the ways social change agents
can mobilize action to correct these injustices.
SWK 230 Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework for understanding sustainable social and economic
development and nonviolent social change. Case studies present examples of how
social work and human services function in a global context and are vital to fostering
peace, human rights, and well-being.
SWK 280 Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
This course explores diversity and social inequality as they relate to professional
practice in social work and other helping professions. Building cultural competence in
work with diverse populations, students learn through dialogue, reading, experiential
exercises, and community observation.
Course Sequence and Concurrency
Social work upper level courses are taught in a two-year sequence. Courses are taught
once a year. The following courses must be taken together during the same term (as indicated):
SWK 301 History and the Analysis of Social Policy
The history of social workers, social movements, and changing social norms in
Europe, North America, and around the world profoundly affects social welfare policy
today and tomorrow. In this course, students learn how historical events, policies, and
programs influenced today’s social responses to human needs. (Prereq.: junior
standing and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
SWK 303 Human Development and the Social Environment
Students focus on the theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social spiritual
development throughout the life span. Students will study how people develop, with
attention to the interaction among individuals, families, and the changing social
environment. The course takes a life span perspective of human development, from
birth to death in the context of the person in the environment. Traditional approaches
to life “stages” are also explored, along with less traditional issues, such as human
behavior and development as a result of different cultures, sexual orientation, poverty,
differing physical or mental abilities, and the relationship between diverse statuses
and the social environment. (Fall)
SWK 306 Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Students develop foundational social work practice knowledge, skills, and values
while learning to interview, assess, set goals, and work with individual clients. Course
readings, class participation, simulations, and role-plays provide learning
opportunities for students to build skills necessary for generalist social work practice
with individuals, families, and groups. Emphasis is on holistic practice applying the
strength-based problem solving approach and working with diverse populations.
(Coreq.: SWK 307. Fall)
SWK 307 Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Students begin applying practice knowledge and skills in their first social work
practicum. Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise
students in a full-year field placement. Students also synthesize their course-based
learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly integrative
seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the
fall term. (Coreq.: SWK 306. Fall)
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Students continue to develop generalist social work practice knowledge, skills, and
values while learning to interview families and facilitate groups. Emphasis is on
holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach and working
with diverse groups and families. (Prereq.: SWK 306, 307, and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Coreq.: SWK 317. Spring)
SWK 317 Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 307. Students apply practice knowledge and
skills in their first social work practicum. Students synthesize their course-based
learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly integrative
seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the
spring term. (Coreq.: SWK 316. Spring)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies
Students learn how community organizations, human service agencies, and social
policies emerge in Western society. Students study how to organize communities for
empowerment, how to assist human service agencies to adapt, and how to influence
local, regional, and national policies. (Coreq.: SWK 407. Fall)
SWK 407 Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise students in a
senior year field placement. Students synthesize their advanced course learning with
their supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars.
Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term.
(Coreq.: SWK 406. Fall)
SWK 401 Social Work Research and Evaluation
This course will provide students with an introduction to positivist and constructivist
theories and related methods commonly used in both social science research and
social work evaluation. Students will learn to integrate social work values and ethical
principles with social science research and evaluation. Methods of program and
practice evaluation will be examined. Various approaches to organizing information
and interpreting data will also be examined. (Prereq.: MAT 163 or SOC 362, and
MPG 3.Spring)
SWK 417 Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
This course is the social work major keystone course and a continuation of SWK 407.
Social work students synthesize their advanced course learning with their supervised
training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a
minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the spring term. (Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SWK 199 Internship
SWK 295 Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299 Directed Study
SWK 399 Internship
SWK 499 Independent Study/Research
Sociology—SOC
Sociology is the scientific study of society and social interaction in groups. Our examination
of human social organization provides the opportunity to improve the world we have created and
in which we live. The sociological perspective provides an important way to critically understand
how human beings come to think and act as they do in a variety of social contexts.
The goal of the department is to guide students in gaining knowledge of social processes
and the social order, how it affects them in their daily lives, and how it can be applied to their
lives and vocations. Sociology majors develop an understanding of the theories of society and
social groups, learn to create and use scientific tools of analysis, and practice the application of
sociological concepts to the solution of social problems.
The department urges students to use Augsburg’s metropolitan and international settings as
a laboratory for learning. Internships enable majors to apply the theories and research skills of
sociology while they explore career alternatives. Students also may take an independent study,
special topics course, or field study toward that end.
The major in sociology has equipped our alumni to understand and function more effectively
in the social world as professionals, citizens, and persons, providing the necessary knowledge
base and analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills. Augsburg alumni who have majored in
sociology are currently employed in the nonprofit sector, research positions, human resources
positions in both government and private corporations, criminal justice field, and as professors
of sociology. Others have used the major as preparation for advanced study in areas such as
law, human services, social work, urban planning, and the ministry.
Sociology Faculty
Lars Christiansen (Chair), Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser, Diane Pike, Tim Pippert, James VelaMcConnell
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition as an excellent undergraduate major that applies to a
number of fields from human services to criminal justice to business to public service. The
foundation of the major at Augsburg is that it provides a clearly organized curriculum that is
challenging, develops over the course of the major, and integrates and reinforces a challenging
set of important skills; those skills include abstract thinking, writing, critical analysis, basic
research, integration of theory and data, and the connection of the individual and collective
perspectives in the unique way of the sociological imagination. The five core courses
intentionally develop those skills in our students. The electives allow students to choose courses
that add other skills related to areas of career interest.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required core courses and five electives, at
least three of which are upper division courses from the specified list below:
Core major:
SOC 121
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 485
SOC 490
Introduction to Human Society
Statistical Analysis
Research Methods
Sociological Theory
Senior Seminar
At least three of the following upper division courses (Prereq.: SOC 121):
SOC 320
SOC 349
SOC 375
SOC 377
SOC 381
SOC 387
SOC 390
SOC 399
Sociology of Law
Sociology of Organizations
Social Psychology
Organizational Crime and Deviance
City and Metro-Urban Planning
Juvenile Delinquency
Social Problems Analysis
Internship
Two additional sociology electives
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or higher in each required course (SOC 121, 362, 363, 485,
and 490) to receive credit in the major.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements.
Interest Tracks
In order to focus preparation for careers and further study, the Department offers Interest
Tracks within the major. These interest tracks are: City and Community; Crime and Deviance;
Law; Organizations; and Social Psychology. The Interest Tracks guide majors in selecting
elective courses in a way that tailors their sociological training, experiences and skills. Working
with an adviser and following the guidelines and recommendations provided at the links below,
sociology majors can design a pathway through the major that directs them toward careers or
graduate work in criminal justice, law, organizational development, public relations, social
services, and urban studies.
Students who are interested in pursuing an interest track should discuss this with their
adviser or the Sociology Department chair. A full description of each interest track may be found
at the Sociology Department website, www.augsburg.edu/sociology.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ
slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of
3.50 in the major and overall. See department chair and website for specific requirements. An
application for departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of
the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at least two upper division courses taken at Augsburg
College. Students are required to have a 2.0 or higher in SOC 121 and at least a cumulative
2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
Sociology courses
SOC 111
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and political forces
that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and structural dynamics of the Twin
Cities are a basis for exploring these themes. (Fall, spring)
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights into
discovering the world and one’s place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions with each
other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 222
Office Space: The Sociology of Work
Why does a doctor get paid handsomely, and a burger-flipper get paid poorly? Can
workplaces be functional, or are they inherently conflictual? How does the current
expansion of global capital (globalization) shape our work experiences in the U.S.?
This course explores these and other questions through various sociological theories
of work and labor in modern society. (Fall)
SOC 231
Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions vary
dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the United States. Family
systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among
families, and modern cultural and social patterns. (Fall, spring)
SOC 240
Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join social movements? What impacts do
social movements have on social institutions, the state, culture, and even personal
identity? This course explores these and other questions through studying social
movement theory and several social movements occurring over the last two
centuries. (SOC 121 and courses on 19th or 20th century U.S. history
recommended, but not required. Fall, spring)
SOC 260
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society with attention to
secularization, race, gender, and the public role of religion utilizing sociological
research on the role of religion and religious organizations in American society. (Fall)
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds—
race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal portions of wealth,
power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses on both the collective and
individual processes involved in social inequality. (Fall, spring)
SOC 266 Sociology of Sexualities
What we mean by “sex” changes over time. During different historical time periods
it’s been a sin, a means of forging ties between powerful families, a source of
psychological perversion, a means to pleasure, a symbol of love, as well as a
personal identity. This class explores how sexuality and its components (desire,
pleasure, love, the body) are socially constructed. (Spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain crime
sociologically? Patterns of crime, theories to explain crime, and analysis of the police,
the courts, and the correctional system are examined.
SOC 290
Cultures of Violence
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and genocide. Domestic abuse and riots.
What are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This course takes
violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis. (Fall)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that are not
satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq. for 300 level courses only: SOC 121 or
consent of instructor)
SOC 320 Sociology of Law
How does law in practice differ from law as it is written in the Constitution/Bill of
Rights? Despite the pretense that legal language is neutral, in practice, the law
constructs people in different, unequal ways based on their class, age, race, gender,
and sexuality. We will explore the different ways that law is practiced and theorized.
Coursework will involve observing law in practice in local courts. (Prereq.: SOC 121
or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 349
Sociology of Organizations
What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much of our
daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect to their
goals, culture, technology and structure. We will explore the consequences of living in
a society dominated by organizations. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor,
pass CT assessment or GST 100, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the social
sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis—
be it in an academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall/Spring)
SOC 363
Research Methods
Good research—do you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself?
Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of
the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis. (Prereq.:
SOC 362 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall/Spring)
SOC 375 Social Psychology
Who are you, really? Taking the perspective of symbolic interactionism, this course
begins with an exploration of how we create and sustain our identities through
interaction with those around us and how those identities change with the surrounding
circumstances. The course continues with a consideration of how social situations
affect and shape individual identity and behavior. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of
instructor.Fall)
SOC 377
Organizational Crime and Deviance
The benefits of contemporary organizational life come with costs: space shuttle
explosions, insider trading, chemicals dumped in lakes; nuclear accidents; corporate
scandals. What are the causes and consequences of organizational crime and
deviance? Case study analysis and the application of sociological models of
explanation will be examined in depth. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor;
Recommended but not required: SOC 222 and/or SOC 349. Spring of alternate
years.)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Explores and analyzes theories and approaches to urban planning and the shaping
of metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and field study in a
seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 111 or 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 387
Juvenile Delinquency
Why is the delinquency of juveniles seen differently from the deviance of adults? In
addressing this question the social construction of deviance and delinquency as well
as the historical precedents for treating juveniles differently will be examined. Topics
include: sociological theories, patterns of delinquency, and the social and legal
reactions to juvenile delinquency. (Spring of alternate years)
SOC 390
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? By focusing on a
specific social problem that changes every time the course is taught, this course
engages the sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections between
micro-level analysis and macro-level analysis, linking our own private troubles with
public issues. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring of alternate years)
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
The classical tradition in sociological theory shaped the development of the discipline
today. By examining the primary texts of Spencer, Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Mead,
Simmel and others we are able to better understand both the history and biography of
sociology itself. An examination of the classical theoretical traditions within sociology,
tracing the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.: Two
upper division courses in sociology, SOC 121 or consent of instructor, and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall)
SOC 490 Senior Seminar and Keystone
What is sociology as a discipline all about? In this course, students engage in a
synthesis of the discipline by taking a step outside of it and examining it as a whole.
In other words, through seminar discussions and readings about the nature of
sociology and its underlying philosophies, we will engage in the "sociology of
sociology” in which students develop an understanding of the value of sociology
beyond college, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional identity. Pass/No
Pass grading. Senior sociology majors only. (Prereq.: SOC 485. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SOC 199
Internship
This course requires at least 140 hours at a college-approved internship site and
completion of a learning agreement before or at the beginning of the
internship. Participation in a biweekly on-campus seminar is also required to receive
course credit.
SOC 299
Directed Study
SOC 399
Internship
SOC 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops, making
extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available in the
metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College resources. (Prereq.:
SOC 111 or 121 and/or consent of instructor. Fall and Spring)
SOC 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and department chair. Fall and Spring)
Spanish
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
Theater Arts—THR
Theater is an ever-changing field that is important to understand in cultural and societal
context. In our courses, productions, recitals, and artist series, the study of theater embraces
both classical and new forms, centers marginalized voices, and encourages in-depth creative
exploration. Students are challenged to deepen their critical thinking abilities and to master
professional skills while also exploring new approaches to theater through their studies in
design, directing, performing, and playwriting. Students thoughtfully interrogate issues of cultural
representation and diversity as they find and express their own creative visions; and the
program prepares them well to continue with their education and/or become leaders in the field
of theater and performance studies.
The study of theater is firmly grounded in the liberal arts, integrating knowledge and
principles from many academic and artistic disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy,
religion, speech, art, music, and dance. Both the high quality curriculum and dramatic
productions of our department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for students and the
campus, while providing a solid base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural
theater. In order to encourage non-majors to become involved in our department, we offer six
theater arts minors and welcome all Augsburg students to become involved in our productions.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a nationally recognized theater community makes it
an ideal place to study theater. At Augsburg we seek to create every opportunity for students to
grow both as theater artists and scholars by encouraging connections between our campus and
the greater arts community, while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Students have the opportunity to make these connections through course study, theatrical
production work, participation in the Artist Series (an annual series of events featuring visiting
theater professionals from the local community who work closely with students), and attendance
at numerous professional productions throughout the Twin Cities. Augsburg productions are a
valuable opportunity for students to enter into creative collaboration with faculty and
professional artists-in-residence. We value and regard theater productions as a critical and vital
laboratory for student learning and training, and we hold our productions to the highest
standards of the profession.
Many of the skills acquired by theater majors or minors are highly valuable and
transferable to other professions: collaboration, verbal and nonverbal communication,
organization, critical thinking, leadership, creativity, and self-expression. Involvement in theater
arts can help prepare students for successful careers in law, education, business,
communication, and journalism, as well as professional or academic theater, television, or film.
Theater Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Michael Burden, Martha Johnson, Sarah Myers, Warren C. Bowles,
David DeBlieck, Karen Mulhausen, Sandra Schulte, Randy Winkler
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
The Theater Arts Department currently has three concentrations within the major:
performance, directing/dramaturgy/playwriting, and design/technical. Each concentration
consists of the theater core curriculum supplemented by one concentration requirement, one
concentration elective, plus two theater major electives. Each concentration requires 10
production units taken as THP practicum courses.
Graduation Skills for Each Concentration
The Theater Arts Department addresses the graduation skills using the embedded model.
Every course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration
require various projects that address Critical Thinking (CT), Writing (W), and Speaking (S). The
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200, MAT 145,
MAT 146, or PHY 119.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Theater Arts Major
Nine core courses for each concentration:
THR 228
THR 232
THR 245
THR 250
THR 270
THR 328
THR 361
THR 362
THR 366
Introduction to Stagecraft
Acting
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theater
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
Black Theater
Theatrical Design
Theater History and Criticism I
Theater History and Criticism II
Stage Direction
Theater Major Electives
For each of the three concentrations, students may choose two electives from the following pool
of
courses. Within a single concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective only if
NOT taken to satisfy a concentration requirement or concentration elective:
THR 233
THR 226
THR/FLM 230
THR 235
THR 237
THR 255
THR 265
THR 275
THR 280
THR 295
Acting for the Camera
Movement for the Theater
Scene Painting for Stage and Film
Skills of Musical Theater
Dance for Musical Theater
Introduction to Musical Theater
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Lighting and Sound for the Stage
Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Theater Topics
THR/ENL 325
THR 326
THR 350
THR 365
THR 425
THR 495
ENL 221
ENL 330
ENL 338
ENL 358
ENL 368
NOR 352
Playwriting I
Playwriting II
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
Advanced Acting
New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
Theater Topics
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
Shakespeare
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
Readings in American Drama
Readings in World Drama
Modern Nordic Drama
Performance Concentration
This concentration within the theater curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in theater (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as performers.
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core theater major courses taken by
all theater majors plus the electives and requirements listed below. Students in the performance
concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser when selecting electives. Advisers
will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective courses are offered. Students
are strongly encouraged to also complete a professional internship at a local Twin Cities
theater.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses—nine required core courses, one performance concentration
requirement, one performance concentration elective, two theater major electives, plus 10
theater practicum units taken as THP courses.
Performance Concentration Requirement:
THR 365
Advanced Acting
Performance Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR 226
Movement for the Theater
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under Theater Major Electives. Within the
performance concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective only if NOT taken to
satisfy a performance concentration requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration
This concentration within the theater curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in theater (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a director,
dramaturg, or playwright. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core
theater major courses taken by all theater majors plus the requirements and electives listed
below. Students in the directing/dramaturgy concentration are encouraged to consult with their
adviser when selecting electives. Advisers will assist students in identifying the year and
semester elective courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses—nine required core courses, one directing/dramaturgy/playwriting
concentration requirement, one directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration elective, two
theater major electives, plus 10 theater practicum units taken as THP courses.
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration Requirement:
THR/ENL 325
Playwriting
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR/ENL 326
Playwriting II
THR 425
New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under theater major electives. Within the
directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective
only if NOT taken to satisfy a directing/dramaturgy/playwriting concentration requirement or
elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one main-stage show
Design/Technical Concentration
This concentration within the theater curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in theater (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a theater designer
or technician. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the nine core theater major
courses taken by all theater majors plus the requirements and electives listed below. Students
in the design/technical concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser when
selecting electives. Advisers will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective
courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Thirteen THR courses--nine required core courses, one design/technical concentration
requirement, one design/technical concentration elective, two theater major electives, plus 10
theater practicum units taken as THP courses.
Design/Technical Concentration Requirement:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR 275
Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR 280
Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Design/Technical Concentration Electives:
Select and complete one of the following:
THR/FLM 230
Scene Painting for Stage and Film
THR 265
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Theater Major Electives:
Select and complete two of the courses listed above under theater major electives. Within the
design/technology concentration, a course can count as a theater major elective only if NOT
taken to satisfy a design/technology concentration requirement or elective.
Ten production practicum units (THP)--See Practicum Units
Curricular Planning Information
First-years planning to major in theater arts should complete THR 228, 232, and 250 during
their first year. Students who are second-year, third-year, or fourth-year majors may choose
from the following courses, depending on their concentration and courses offered: THR 226,
230, 235, 237, 245, 255, 270, 275, 280, 295, and 325. Theater majors who are juniors or
seniors may take THR 328, 361, 362, 366, 326, 350, 365, 425, and 495. Note: While many
courses are offered annually, some courses are offered alternate years only and others are
offered only on an occasional basis.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.75
GPA in the major and a 3.60 GPA overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial
independent project of honors quality. Honors candidates should meet with their departmental
adviser early spring semester of their junior year to develop a proposal for the honors project to
be submitted by the first week of April. The theater department will assign an honors project
adviser to students submitting successful proposals.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer adviser upon acceptance to determine what
credits taken at another institution will transfer into the major. The majority of theater core
classes should, however, be taken at Augsburg. Additionally, transfers are required to take a
minimum of three upper division theater arts courses. Ten practicum units are also required; a
minimum of five need to be completed within the department. Transfers must also complete a
minimum of five THP credits within the department.
Theater Arts Minors
The Theater Arts Department offers six minors: musical theater, performance, design/technical,
film/performance, theater history and criticism dramaturgy, and a general theater arts minor.
Please note: ALL theater arts minors are required to complete five theater practicum units (THP
credits) in any of the three areas (acting/performance, production, or artistic/production
management).
Musical Theater Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 232
Acting
THR/MUE 235
Skills of Musical Theater
THR 255
Introduction to Musical Theater
THR 237
Dance for Musical Theater
Take one of the following:
THR 365
Advanced Acting
MUE 294/494
Opera Workshop
Performance Minor (5 courses):
Two Required Courses:
THR 232
Acting
THR 250
Script Analysis
Take three of the following:
THR 116
Creative Drama
THR 222
Introduction to Theater
THR 226
Movement for the Theater
THR 350
Voice for Stage, Speech, and Screen
THR 365
Advanced Acting
THR 495
Theater Topics
Design/Technical Minor (5 courses):
One Required Course:
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Take four of the following:
THR 228
Stagecraft
THR 250
Script Analysis
THR/FLM 230
Scene Painting
THR/FLM 275
Lighting and Sound for the Stage
THR/ART 280
Costumes and Makeup for Performance
Film/Performance Minor (5 courses):
Two Required Courses:
THR 323
Acting
THR 233
Acting for the Camera
Take three of the following:
THR 226
Movement for the Theater
ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
THR 350
Voice for Stage, Speech, and Screen
THR 365
Advanced Acting
Theater History and Criticism Dramaturgy Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR 325
Playwriting
THR 361
Theater History Criticism I
THR 362
Theater History Criticism II
Take one of the following
THR 299
Directed Study in Dramaturgy
THR 299
Directed Study in Theater History and Criticism
Theater Arts Minor (5 courses):
Four Required Courses:
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
THR 232
Acting
THR 362
Theater History Criticism II
THR 366
Stage Direction
Take one of the following:
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Theater Arts Courses
THR/HPE 002 Lifetime Sports—Introduction to Dance and Composition
(.0 course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction to a
variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and composition. Each class includes
a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, conditioning, and modern dance.
THR/HPE 005 Lifetime Sports—Modern Dance and Improvisation (.0 course)
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises and will
learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern. Improvisational
techniques will be introduced and students will create short improvisational pieces.
(NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of THR/HPE 002, 003, 004, or 005 to
fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting, and
storytelling with an emphasis on active participation, creation of an original
performance, and reflective writing. This course is primarily designed for non-majors
and does not fulfill credit toward the theater arts major. Attendance at theater
productions required. Students will be required to pay for theater production tickets.
THR 222
Introduction to Theater
Introduction to Theater is an examination of theater as an artistic form and focuses on
the appreciation and value of theater in society. Focus on historical periods, plays,
artists, basic concepts, and techniques of the play production process. Students
attend and review stage productions. This course is primarily designed for non-majors
and does not fulfill credit toward the theater major.
THR 226
Movement for the Theater
A study of the principles of movement used in the art of acting. Students will improve
their use of energy, concentration, balance, control, clarity, timing, and spontaneity
through practical exercises. This course uses established theory and techniques in
neutral mask, Asian martial arts, and physical and vocal characterization exercises.
Students will examine various performance paradigms and see professional
productions.
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the theater: its organization, crafts, and
creative processes. Students will execute practical projects, attend theater tours, see
professional productions, and participate in the Theater Department’s fall productions.
Open to all students. Thirty-hour lab requirement.
THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the art of scenic painting for the stage, film,
and faux application. Through a series of foundational painting projects, reading
assignments, informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project,
students will develop the required skills and understanding of what it means to be a
scenic artist and what role the scenic artist plays in artistry of theater and film.
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental, and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character study in
American drama, culminating in a final performance. Students attend and review local
professional productions.
THR 233
Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies to oncamera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology
elements which support acting on camera. (Alternate years)
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theater
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theater techniques to
develop the student’s basic skills of music theater. Concepts of diverse music theater
forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing, research, class discussion,
exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance.
Students will attend and review live productions. (Alternate years)
THR 237
Dance for Musical Theater
Introduction to movement technique in two dance styles. Students will learn
fundamental skills in and aesthetics of dance technique, as well as the sociohistorical
content and meaning of various dance forms, with a particular focus on the
representation of individual and cultural identity through movement.
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theater
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asian and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures, films,
videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. Attendance at local theater
productions required. Students will be required to pay for theater production tickets.
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theater
This foundations class focuses on major principles and fundamentals of theater
literary analysis and research and uses discussion, writing, performance, and projects
as ways to interpret a dramatic script for academic and artistic purposes. Close
readings of plays from various genres and in-depth research projects will enable
students to learn and apply skills they will use in more advanced courses.
THR 255
Introduction to Musical Theater
This course examines American musical theater in societal, cultural, and historical
context with special attention to the representation of race, class, gender, and
sexuality on stage. Through active discussion and written assignments, students will
engage with specific musicals through the examination of cultural artifacts, live and
recorded performances, and popular and scholarly texts.
THR 265
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
An introduction to drafting on the computer. Students will learn how to use basic
commands to input information, organize, lay out, and print 2-D drafting plates, with
an emphasis on drafting for the theater.
THR 270
Black Theater
An examination of the principles, major movements, and fundamentals of theater by
and about African Americans. It examines the historical, political, and cultural context
of Black Theater and focuses on plays written by African American playwrights.
THR 275
Lighting and Sound for the Stage
A practical study of the lighting and sound design processes for theater and beyond.
This course leads the student step-by-step from script analysis through final
execution of both a lighting and sound design. Basic principles of light and sound, as
well as equipment, will be addressed.
THR 280
Costumes and Makeup for Performance
A practical study of the costume design and makeup application processes for theater
and beyond. Topics covered include period research, sketching, rendering, fabric
selection, fabric draping, and basic sewing techniques, as well as introductory
techniques in stage makeup application and design.
THR 295
Topics
An introduction to selected theater arts-related topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will include travel abroad courses. In
addition, this THR 295 designation will fulfill an LAF requirement for Fine Arts.
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting I
An introductory course in writing for theater and performance. Students will learn the
basics of dramatic structure, character development, and theatrical language, as well
as techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to complete draft.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, or consent of Theater Department chair. THR
250 or ENL 226 recommended. Alternate years)
THR/ENL 326 Playwriting II
A playwriting workshop with emphasis on the revision process and the continued
development of craft. Students will revise, redraft, and polish an original one-act play,
as well as create one new, short piece of theatrical writing. (Prereq.: THR 325 or ENL
325)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to the design process for the stage. Each student will execute four design
projects for scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound, using a research-based design
process. The class will take theater tours and host visiting artists.
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation,
resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the vocal mechanism.
This course will use established exercises and theories in several methodologies of
vocal training. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports and papers,
voice tapes, and individual coaching. (Alternate years)
THR 361
Theater History and Criticism I
An overview of theater history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical
Greek through the French Neoclassical period. Reading a range of texts (including
plays), writing a research paper, and attendance at local theater productions are
required. Need not be taken sequentially with THR 362. (Prereq.: THR 250 and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall: alternate years)
THR 362
Theater History and Criticism II
An overview of theater history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the English
Restoration through contemporary performance. Reading a range of texts (including
plays), writing a research paper, and attending local theater productions are required.
Need not be taken sequentially with THR 361. (Prereq.: THR 250 and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111. Fall alternate years)
THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance skills and the ability to recognize
differentiating clues that identify the style of a play. Through class exercises, scene
study, and character analysis, students will gain insight into the performance
demands of a specific style. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from the classics
(Shakespeare, French Neoclassicism, Restoration Comedy, realism, and
nonrealism), culminating in a public recital. (Prereq.: THR 250, THR 232, THR 362 or
consent of instructor, and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall, spring)
THR 366
Stage Direction
A study of the basic principles and skills of stage direction: directing concepts and
methodologies, stage techniques, terminologies, script analysis; rehearsal planning
and techniques; blocking, stage dynamics, working with actors, and the overall
staging of a play. Theories of directing are also examined. (Prereq.: THR 362 and
junior or senior standing)
THR 425
New Methodologies of Stage Direction and Dramaturgy
This course will examine principles and practices of the modern and contemporary
stage director as auteur. We will study radical reinterpretations of classic plays by
such directors as Meyerhold, Mnouchkine, and Sellars, and explore and apply some
of their methodologies in workshops and projects. Students will gain insights into
postmodernism and deconstruction in regard to stage direction and contemporary
theater. Prerequisite: THR 366.
THR 495
Theater Topics
Selected topics in theater.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
THR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half
credit) under the Strommen Career and Internship Center, in the Academic
Information section.
THR 299
Directed Study
See descriptions under the Strommen Career and Internship Center, in the Academic
Information section.
THR 399
Internship
See descriptions under the Strommen Career and Internship Center, in the Academic
Information section.
THR 499
Independent Study/Research
See descriptions under the Strommen Career and Internship Center, in the Academic
Information section.
Theater Practicum Courses
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and
are required for the theater arts major/minor. All THP theater practicum courses are taken for
noncredit with pass/no pass grading. Evaluation by the faculty mentor will be based on: 1)
successful and timely completion of practicum area for which student is registered; 2) positive
and professional attitude and work ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3) demonstrated
competency in practicum area. The positive evaluation of each of the areas must be sufficient
enough to lead to a minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a P grade.
THP courses require:
• Consent and signature of instructor
• Supervision by theater faculty
• A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the student
• Registration for THP course for semester when practicum is completed
• Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the Registrar’s Office
Please note:
• All majors will complete at least one THP 123 unit in costumes.
• All majors will complete one THP 113 in lighting.
• THP courses may be repeated.
• Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum.
• Work-study hours do not count towards practicum.
• Completion of THP 115 and 116 counts as two and three practicum units respectively
because of the extraordinary amount of time required of the student. All other THP
courses count as one practicum unit each.
• Transfer students are still responsible for the full unit requirements (10 major/5 minor.)
Seven practicum units (major) or three units (minor) must be completed while at
Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools should have program
verification or a letter from a previous adviser.
Theater Practicum Courses–Areas
All theater arts majors in all concentrations are required to complete 10 practicum units
(THP) from the three established units.
Area 1: Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 Theater Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 practicum unit (.0 course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main-stage theatrical production, or
substantial participation as an actor in a senior directing project or in final scenes for THR 366
Stage Direction
Each major will complete between one and five THPs from the performance area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
THP 111
THP 121
THP 131
THP 141
THP 151
Fall Acting/Performance
Winter Acting/Performance
Spring Acting/Performance
Studio Acting/Performance
Misc. Performance
Area 2: Production
THP 113/123/133 Theater Practicum: Set, Costumes, Lights
1 practicum unit (.0 course)
Set or costume building, lighting crew, for main-stage production.
THP 114/124/134 Theater Practicum: Running Crew
1 practicum unit (.0 course)
Work on running crew for main-stage production: light or sound board operation,
dresser/costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes from Stage Direction
class.
THP 115/125/135 Theater Practicum: Stage Management–small project
2 practicum units (.0 course)
Assistant stage management for main-stage production.
THP 116/126/136 Theater Practicum: Stage Management–large project
3 practicum units (.0 course)
Stage management for main-stage production.
Each major will complete between four and eight THPs from the production area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 112, 122 or 132
THP 113, 123 or 133
THP 114, 124 or 134
THP 115, 125 or 135
THP 116, 126 or 136
THP 115, 125 or 135
THP 116, 126 or 136
House Management
Set, Lights, Costumes Crew
Running Crew
Assistant Stage Manager
Stage Manager
Stage Manager–small project counts as two units
Stage Manager–large project counts as three units.
Area 3: Artistic/Production Management
THP 117/127/137 Theater Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 practicum unit (.0 course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the director
(dramaturgy, choreography/assistant choreography for main-stage production), or a substantial
arts management project.
Each major will complete one THP from this area.
The Artistic/Production Management Area THPs are:
THP 117
THP 127
THP 137
Fall Artistic/Production Assistance
Winter Artistic/Production Assistance
Spring Artistic/Production Assistance
Please note that all theater practicum courses count as one theater practicum unit, except for
stage management THPs.
Urban Studies
See Metro-Urban Studies.
Women’s Studies—WST
The women’s studies program provides students with the opportunity to examine critically
women’s contributions and experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This is an
inter-college program with course offerings at Augsburg College, Hamline University, St.
Catherine University, and the University of St. Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus not only on
gender, but also acknowledge that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of
women’s experiences. The women’s studies program offers both a major and a minor, and
provides students with academic preparation for careers in human services, education, and
social work as well as graduate study.
Women’s Studies Faculty
Kristin M. Anderson, Stephanie Barnes, Janelle Bussert, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Cass
Dalglish, Ankita Deka, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Nancy Fischer,
Doug Green, Milda Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann, Lynne
Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Anita Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Norma
Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J. Stratton, Kathryn Swanson,
James Vela-McConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201 Foundations in Women’s Studies, a mid-level
course in feminist theory or feminist philosophy selected from an approved list, WST 485
(seminar), and WST 199 or WST 399 (internships). Weekend and Evening College (WEC)
majors may take WST 499 (Independent Study) with a practical application in lieu of WST
199/399; interested students should speak with the WST director.
The remaining six electives are to be selected from approved women’s studies courses, and
should include one course with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis and one course with a
sexuality emphasis. At least three courses must be upper division courses. Students may take
courses at any of the colleges participating in the women’s studies program. However, at least
three courses must be completed at Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written
approval of the women’s studies program coordinator. Both majors and minors are encouraged
to participate in one of the gender-focused semester study abroad programs offered through
Augsburg’s Center for Global Education. Two programs have been pre-approved for Women’s
Studies credit: Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall
semester) and Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (offered spring
semester).
The Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skills are embedded at
all levels and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill can be met by completing GST 200. Transfer students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in Women’s Studies
Five courses that must include WST 201; three electives, one of which must be upper
division; and WST 485 or 499. Courses may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well as
Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written approval of the women’s studies
program coordinator.
Minor or Concentration in Sexuality Studies (Women’s studies majors must take a
concentration, rather than a minor, in sexuality studies)
The five credit minor/concentration in sexuality studies offers students the opportunity to
explore the history, social construction, and physiology of sexuality and to examine the cultural
meanings of gender, sexual orientation, and sexual practice on a global level. Students are
required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be upper division), as
follows:
Core Courses in Sexuality Studies
WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies
SOC 266
Sociology of Sexualities
WST 305
Issues in Queer Studies
Elective Courses in Sexuality Studies
WST 281
HPE 316
WST 315
WST 281/481
Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
Human Sexuality
Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context (in Mexico)
Minor or Concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies (Women’s Studies Majors
must take a Concentration, rather than a Minor, in Global Women’s and Gender Studies).
The five credit minor/concentration in global women’s and gender studies offers students the
opportunity to focus on women’s roles, experiences, and worldviews in a global context.
Students are required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be upper
division), as follows:
Core Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 201
WST 315
POL 359
Foundations in Women’s Studies
Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Elective Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 281
Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
WST 281/481 Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context (CGE)
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology and Ethics
(CGE)
WST 362
WST 341
WST 357
WST 366
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment (CGE)
Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision (CGE)
Liberationist, Feminist, Queer, and Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
(CGE)
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
AIS 320
American Indian Women
ENL 365
Contemporary Postcolonial Fiction
HIS 195/INS 233 Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality: Globalization and Women’s
Grassroots Movements in Latin America/Women in Cross-Cultural
Perspective
Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad or to take at least one travel seminar.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg College and wish to complete a major or minor in
women’s studies are urged to consult with the director of Women’s Studies immediately upon
transfer. The Women’s Studies program has an articulation agreement with Century College
and with Inver Hills Community College that govern students from these institutions with a
Women’s Studies certificate who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and
universities must consult with the director of Women’s Studies for approval of courses for the
major or minor.
Women’s Studies Courses
WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of women
inhistory, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and how the
questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen from women’s
perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women’s experiences in terms
of race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 281
Topics
WST 281
Topics: Gender and Islam
The course introduces students to the diversity and heterogeneity of gender
relations in Muslim societies in the Arab World, Europe, Africa, North America, and
South and Southeast Asia. It traces Islam as a culturally-lived experience, spanning
from the local to the transnational. The course introduces students to feminist
theoretical arguments from the humanities and social sciences, and juxtaposes
these to complex case studies from various locals in order to illuminate connections
between Islam and rituals, ethnicities, gender, education, the media, travel,
migration, citizenship, political commitments, and conflict and societal change.
Concurrently the course aims to undo the many stereotypes about Islam, Muslim
societies, and Muslim women.
WST 281
Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
This course will explore global contemporary issues of sexuality and gender,
examining social institutions and their impact on women's and men's experiences of
gender and sexuality. The course will focus in depth on topics such as ritualized
genital cutting, sex work and sex trafficking, sexual violence, disability and sexuality,
maternal sexuality, and global LBGT movements.
WST 281/481 Topics: Introduction to Men's Studies
This course will look through a feminist academic lens at men and masculinity,
particularly in
relation to such topics as boyhood, health, relationships,
sexualities, and violence.
WST 281/481 Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context
(CGE course; taught in Mexico)
WST 305
Issues in Queer Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary US
culture, including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course may
include guest speakers, a service-learning component at local GLBT/supporting
agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities, as well as an
immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education fee.
Prerequisites: WST 201 or prior coursework in related fields (history, sociology,
psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Programs, Social Justice, Gender and the
Environment)
WST 315
Mid-Level Feminist Theory: Margins as Center
This multidisciplinary and multicultural feminist theory course focuses on the global
voices often marginalized by the feminist canon. A variety of texts—including
personal narratives, political statements, origin stories, and empirical studies—will
be analyzed to highlight different theoretical approaches and multiple feminisms.
WST 324
Liberationist, Feminist, Queer, and Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Programs—Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 335
Contemporary Latin American Women: Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American countries
and addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today. Includes analysis
of poems, excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by and about
Latin American women. Aims to help students develop an appreciation for the
complexity of diversity of Latin American women's experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311.
Taught in Mexico.) (CGE Course.)
WST 341
Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment
(CGE Course. See International Programs, Migration and Globalization: Engaging
Our Communities)
WST 357
Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the
conquest and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a
gendered lens to
focus on Mexican history, culture and cosmovision.
Additional readings and written assignments will be required for upper division
students. Taught on-site in Mexico through Center for Global Education. (Prereq.: 1
previous history course or consent of instructor required for 300-level course)
WST 359
Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Programs, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 362
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the
HIV/AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history, biology, and
epidemiology of AIDS in Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological and
political responses to the disease are examined. (Augsburg Abroad course.
Summer)
WST 481
Topics in Women’s Studies
WST 481
Topics: Research Methods
This course will introduce students to interdisciplinary, qualitative research methods.
We will explore the nature and ethics of the subject-researcher relationship and
practice participant observation and interviewing skills. The final product of the
course will be a completed research proposal.
WST 485
Women’s Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and satisfies the
Keystone requirement. It is also required of minors who do not elect to do an
independent study (499). It is offered at a different college each semester and may
be taken in conjunction with WST 490.
WST 490
Women’s Studies—Keystone (0.0 course)
This course provides a Keystone component for all WST majors. (Prereq.: WST 201
and permission of instructor)
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of
Native American women as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we
will expand our conceptualization of Native American women by putting into
conversation a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes
of Native American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native
American women and their important roles in society by examining a variety of
cultural issues as they are presented through documentary and fiction films made
by and about Native American women.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary,
and historical
origins of women’s roles and status in society. Comparative roles
of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures.
Studies include the role of women in Native
American and African tribes,
peasant societies of Eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and China.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala,
Nicaragua, or Mexico. May be taken in conjunction with WST 490 or AIS 490.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles and
contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the continuity
of women’s roles over time and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the
influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how American Indian
women have crossed cultural boundaries and influenced non-tribal communities
through their activism and traditionalism.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
traditional arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
ENL 365
Contemporary Postcolonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors from Latin
America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by indigenous authors
worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender
in an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their
literary, cultural, and social contexts. (Prereq: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level
literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
This course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures. Emphasis
on the conditions that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the
reflection of women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which
women writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
(Prereq: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a means of
establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay attention to gender
differences in the use of language and analyze ways in which speakers and writers
can both create and revise reality via the language they use. (Prereq: ENL 220 or
221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
HIS 195/INS 233
HIS 282
Topics: Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality: Globalization and Women’s
Grassroots Movements in Latin America/Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective
History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women's changing political,
economic, social, and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention given to
social, racial, ethnic, and sexual differences among women.
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality.
(Prereq: HPE 110).
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic, and
social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. (Prereq: one
course in political science or consent of instructor.)
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and men,
feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on Christian
theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor.
SOC 231
Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions
vary dramatically across world cultures and subcultures in the United States. Family
systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations
among families, and modern cultural and social patterns.
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds—race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses on both
the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
SOC 266
Sociology of Sexualities
What we mean by “sex” changes over time. During different historical time periods
it’s been a sin, a means of forging ties between powerful families, a source of
psychological perversion, a means to pleasure, a symbol of love, as well as a
personal identity. This class explores how sexuality and its components (desire,
pleasure, love, the body) are socially constructed.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
(Must be approved in writing by the women’s studies coordinator)
WST 199
Internship
WST 299
Directed Study
WST 399
Internship
WST 499
Independent Study/Research
Youth and Family Ministry
See listing under Religion.
Augsburg College Board of Regents
For more information, go to www.augsburg.edu/regents.
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ’65
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Karen Durant ’81
Matt Entenza, JD
Mark A. Eustis
Anthony L. Genia, Jr, ’85, MD
Alexander J. Gonzalez ’90
Michael R. Good ’71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi Harpstead
Rev. Rolf Jacobson, PhD
Eric J. Jolly, PhD
Cynthia G. Jones ’81, PhD
Dean Kennedy ’75
Toby Piper LaBelle ’96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’68, JD
Andre J. Lewis ’73, PhD
Jennifer H. Martin, EdD
Marie O. McNeff, EdD
Paul S. Mueller ’84, MD
Jeff Nodland ’77
Lisa Novotny ’80
Paul C. Pribbenow, PhD
Bishop Peter Rogness, ex-officio
Gary Tangwall ’80
Rev. David Tiede, PhD
Bishop Harold Usgaard, ex-officio
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, DMin
Bonnie Wallace
Rev. Mark Wilhelm, PhD, ex-‐officio
ELCA Program Unit for Congregational
and Synodical Mission
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman
Program Director for Schools
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
Augsburg College Faculty and
Administration
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parenthesis.
College Leadership
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. BA, Luther College; MA, PhD, University of Chicago.
Leif Anderson (1996). Vice President and Chief Information Officer. BA, University of
Minnesota.
Barbara A. Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. BA,
College of Saint Benedict; MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. BA, College of St. Catherine; MA,
Loyola University; JD, University of Minnesota.
Tammy McGee (2010). Vice President of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer.
BS, St. Cloud State University; MBA, St. Thomas University.
Julie A. Edstrom (1991). Vice President of Enrollment Management. BA, MA, Augsburg
College.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President of International Programs. Executive
Director of
Center for Global Education. BA, University of Iowa; MEd, University of Colorado; EdD,
University of Virginia.
Andrea L. Turner (2008). Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity
Officer, BA, Swarthmore College; JD, Case Western Reserve University.
Administration
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. BS, Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead; MA, Augsburg College.
David Benson (2005). Director of Leadership Gifts, Development. BA, Concordia College; MA,
North Dakota State University.
Jesse Cashman (2011). Director, Public Safety. BA, College of St. Scholastica; MA,
University of St. Thomas.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. MA, St. Paul Seminary
School of Divinity-University of St. Thomas.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Planning. BA, Wartburg College; MTA,
George Washington University.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. BA, Augsburg College.
David Draus (2000). Director, Facilities and Risk Management.
James Erchul (1997). Director, Enrollment Planning. BA, Marquette Unversity; MSW,
University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. BA, Coe College; MAE, University of
Northern Iowa.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College; MS, St. Cloud State University.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President for International Programs. BA, University
of Iowa; MEd, University of Colorado; EdD, University of Virginia.
Amy Gort (2009). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Arts and Sciences and Associate
Professor of Biology. BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD, University of Illinois at
Champaign-Urbana.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. BA, Wittenberg University; MA, Ohio
State University.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. BA, MA, PhD, LP,
University of Minnesota.
Nathan J. Hallanger (2008). Special Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and
Dean of the College. BA, Augustana College; MTS, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard
University; PhD, Graduate Theological Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. BS, Carroll College.
Sherry Jennings-King (2002). Director of Leadership Giving, Development. BS, University of
Tennessee.
Rebecca John (2010). Vice President of Marketing and Communication. BA, University of St.
Thomas; MA, University of Phoenix.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Center for Academic Achievement. BA, University of
Wisconsin-Madison; MS, University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director of IT Services, Information Technology. BS, Augsburg
College; MS, Iowa State University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA, St.
Pius X Seminary; MA, Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Penh Lo (2008). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. BS, Minnesota State University,
Mankato.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. BA,
Earlham
College; MDiv, Yale University; DMin, San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. BA,
George Mason University; EdM, Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Director of Center for Global Education. BS, University of Minnesota;
MBA,
University of St. Thomas.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Executive Director of Center for Faith and Learning. Professor of
Business Administration. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS, University of
Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. BA, University of Sioux Falls; MA,
University of Minnesota.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRIO. BA, Grinnell College; MA,
University of Minnesota.
Lori A. Peterson (2004). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Professional Studies. Assistant
Professor of Business Administration. BSB., MEd, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. BA, MA, Minnesota State University,
Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. BS, Kent State University; MA, Saint
Mary’s University.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Director of Leadership Gifts. BA, Eastern University; MDiv, Eastern
Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Undergrad Research and Graduate Opportunity. BA, Moorhead
State University; EdM, Rutgers University.
Leah Spinosa de Vega (2008). Director of Augsburg Abroad. BA, MA, University of Minnesota.
David St. Aubin (2008). Director, Athletic Facilities. BS, University of Minnesota.
Kim Stone (2008) Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations. BA, Minnesota State
University, Mankato; MBA, Nova Southeastern University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student Services. BA, University of
Minnesota; MA, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Athletic Director. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of
Minnesota.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services. BA, Augsburg College.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student and Scholar Services. BA,
Augustana
College; MA, American University.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). Interim Director, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS, Westmar
College;
MA, University of Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. BS, St. Olaf College; MDiv,
Luther Seminary.
Karl Wolfe (2007). Director Rochester Program. BA, Azusa Pacific University; MDiv, Asbury
Theological Seminary; EdD, Pepperdine University.
Faculty (Full-time)
A
Pauline J. Abraham (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D., Rochester Community
College; BSN., Winona State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. BA, SUNY-Albany; MA and PhD,
Ohio State University.
William Aleman (2011). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. Doctor in Medicine in
Surgery,
Universidad Central del Ecuador.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS and
DPharm,
University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Professor of Art. AB, Oberlin College; MA, University of
Minnesota; MA, Luther-Northwestern Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Elizabeth Ankeny (2008). Associate Professor of Education. BA, Augustana College; MA,
Morningside College; PhD, Colorado State University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Oregon; MA, PhD,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. BA, University of Minnesota;
MDiv, Luther-Northwestern Seminar; PhD, University of Minnesota.
William M. Arden (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, New York
University; MS, Northeastern University; MBA, Boston University.
B
Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, College of Saint
Benedict; PhD, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of
Minnesota; PA Certificate, Augsburg College; MA, University of Nebraska, Omaha.
David D. Barrett (2011). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. AA,
Normandale Community College; BA, Texas Lutheran University; MEd, Southwest Texas
State University; PhD, University of Minnesota
Eric Barth (2008). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St.
Thomas;
BS, Trevecca Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Bruce Batten (2008). Assistant Professory of Business, MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD,
Medical College of Virginia.
Katherine A. Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, Minnesota State
University-Mankato; MA, Augsburg College.
Matthew Beckman (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, Brandeis University; PhD,
University of Alabama.
Pavel Bělík (2008). Associate Professor of Mathematics. PhD, University of Minnesota.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MS,
PhD, Clemson University.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Art. BFA, University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Professor of Economics. BS, MA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Professor of Social Work. BA, Wartburg College; MS, University of
Wisconsin-Madison; MPA, Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Professor of Social Work. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of
Iowa; PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
D. Kimberly Bowden (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. BLA, BS, MFA, University of
Minnesota.
Adriane Brown (2012). Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies. BA, Wichita State University;
MS, Minnesota State University, Mankato; PhD, Ohio State University.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison,
Instructor of Education. BS, Bemidji State University; MEd, University of Sydney, Australia.
Michael Buck (2010). Assistant Professor of Music. BME, St. Olaf College; MME, Vandercook
College of Music; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BA, MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theater Arts (Designer and Technical
Director). BA, Augsburg College; MFA, University of Minnesota.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, University of Illinois-Chicago;
PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Rhode Island
College; MS, University of Wisconsin-Stout; EdD, University of Minnesota
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BS, PhD,
North Dakota State University.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Clark University; MS, PhD,
Florida State University.
Mauricio Cifuentes (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. JD, Pontificia Universidad
Javeriana; MSW, PhD, Loyola University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. AA, Golden
Valley Lutheran College; BA, Texas Lutheran College; MA, Southwest Texas State
University; PhD, University of Alabama.
Kathleen Clark (2009). Instructor and coordinator, Nursing. BSN, University of Wisconsin; MN,
Augsburg College.
Stephan Clark (2011). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Southern California;
MA,
University of California, Davis; PhD, University of Southern California.
Sarah Combellick-Bidney (2009). Assistant Professor of Political Science. PhD, Indiana
UniversityBloomington.
David A. Conrad (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. Assistant Director,
MBA Program in Rochester. BA, Winona State University; MA, EdD, St. Mary’s University of
Minnesota.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Associate Professor of English. BA, MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA, Pacific Lutheran University;
MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota
David Crowe (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
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Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Professor of English. BA, Saint Catherine University; MFA,
Vermont College; PhD, The Union Institute and University.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. BM, Memorial University of Newfoundland;
MM, DMA, Eastman School of Music.
Ankita Deka (2008). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi University; MA, Tata
Institute of Social Sciences; PhD, Indiana University.
Benjamin Denkinger (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, Hamline University; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Professor of History. BA, Calvin College; MA, PhD,
University
of Illinois-Urbana.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. BM, MM, The
Mannes College of Music.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of Delaware; MA, PhD,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, University of
Minnesota; MFA, Syracuse University.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. BA, Luther College; MDiv, Luther
Theological Seminary; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theater Arts. BA, Augsburg College; MFA,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. BS, MEd, University of
Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, University of Minnesota;
MSW., University of Minnesota – Duluth; PhD, University of Illinois – Chicago.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA,
Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College.
Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, College of St. Benedict; MBA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, University of St. Thomas; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Zengqi Vivian Feng (2008). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BS, Linfield College; PhD,
University of Illinois.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, Hamline University; MA, The
American University; PhD, State University of New York – Albany.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Iowa
State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women’s
Athletic Director. BA, Augsburg College; MS, St. Cloud State University.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Associate Professor of Psychology. BA, University of Central Florida;
MA, PhD, Case Western Reserve University.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. BA, College of St. Thomas; MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
John A. Furia (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Rhode Island
College; MPA, University of Rhode Island.
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Annette M. Gerten (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, College of St. Catherine;
MSW., University of Michigan; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Associate Professor of Economics. BS, Moorhead State University;
MA, North Dakota State University; PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Amy Gort (2009). Associate Professor of Biology. BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, PhD,
University of Illinois–Champaign-Urbana
Jennifer Grant (2010). Assistant Professor of Business. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, University of
Minnesota; MBA, Northcentral University; PhD, Graduate Theological Foundation.
Carrie Gray (2009). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Central College;
MPAS, University of Iowa.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. BA, Amherst College; MA, PhD, Brown
University.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA,
PhD, JD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Concordia
College-Moorhead; MA, JD, University of Minnesota.
Ann Grugel (2009). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD,
University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Evren Guler (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, University of North Carolina; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, PhD,
University of Wisconsin.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MS,
PhD, Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MA,
University of Chicago; PhD, University of Virginia.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
John U. Harkness (2001). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Harvard University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. BA, Macalester College; MA, JD,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities. BA,
Augsburg College; MA, Macalester College; MA, Columbia University; DMA, Manhattan
School of Music.
Melissa Hensley (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. AB, MSW, Washington University;
MHA, University of Missouri–Columbia; PhD, Washington University.
Paloma Hesemeyer (2010). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, Mills College; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. BA, Phillips
University; MDiv, Union Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland;
PhD, University of Illinois.
Christopher Houltberg (2011). Assistant Professor of Art. BA, Azusa Pacific University; MA,
Art Institute of Boston.
I
Ann Impullitti (2010). Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, Northern Michigan University; MS,
University of Wisconsin; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Colin C. Irvine (2003). Associate Professor of English. BA, Carroll College; MA, University of
Notre Dame; PhD, Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa;
MS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College;
MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
J
Karl N. Jacobson (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; MDiv,
Luther Seminary.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor, full-time, American Indian Studies. BA,
Metropolitan State University; MA, EdD, University of St. Thomas.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. BS, MS, MBA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theater Arts. BA, MA, PhD, University of WisconsinMadison.
K
Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BComm, University of
Cairo, Egypt; MBA, University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). BA, Park College;
BMusicEd, MMusicEd, University of Kansas; PhD, Temple University.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. AB, MS, PhD, Rutgers University.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. BS, MA, University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, University
of Delhi; MA, MBA, University of Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Michael Kidd (2008). Associate Professor of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. BA,
Pomona College; PhD, Cornell University.
Ericka Kimball (2012). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BSW, College of St. Catherine;
MSW,
Augsburg College.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Newberry College; MDiv,
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary; DTh, University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University
of Minnesota; PhD, Eastman School of Music.
Kel Abel Knochel (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Albright College; MSW,
Spalding University of Social Work; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. BA, Moorhead State College; MA,
University of Minnesota.
Bibiana D. Koh (2012). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Hartwick College; MA,
Columbia University; MSW, Smith College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Gregory P. Krueger (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Southwest Minnesota State
University; MA, Hamline University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BS, University of Missouri-St. Louis;
PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. BA, Michigan State University;
MA, University of Michigan; MBA, University of Minnesota.
Suzanne W. Lagerwaard (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. BA, University of Florida;
MEd, University of Minnesota.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Associate Professor of History. AB, College of William and Mary;
MA, Utah State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester
College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Assistant Professor, full-time, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS,
Iowa State University; MS, Illinois State University; EdD, West Virginia University.
Laura K. Lazar (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, MLS, Valparaiso
University; MBA, PhD, Indiana University.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Knox College;
MSW,Tulane University; PhD, Case Western Reserve University.
Audrey Lensmire (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Indiana University; MAT,
National-Louis University; PhD University of Minnesota.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of
Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Terrence Lewis (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Catholic University of America;
MSW, University of Kentucky; PhD, Boston University.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. BA, Grinnell College; PhD, University
of
Iowa.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MBA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Edward D. Lotterman (2005). Assistant Professor of Economics. BA, MS, University of
Minnesota.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv,
Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; PhD, Graduate Theological Union.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA,
University of Colorado, Denver; MS, PA Certification, University of Colorado Health Science
Center; PhD, Capella University.
M
Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Purdue
University; MS, Colorado State University; PhD, Utah State University.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. BFA, Cleveland
Institute of Art; MA, PhD, University of Arizona.
Matthew Maruggi (2008). Assistant Professor of Religion. BA, MA, University of Dayton; PhD,
University of St. Thomas.
Virginia McCarthy (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Creighton University; MN,
University of Washington; DNP, St. Catherine University.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul
University; MBA, Harvard University; DBA, Argosy University.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. BA, Western Michigan University;
AMLS, University of Michigan; MA, Michigan State University.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, University of Tunis;
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Catherine Micek (2010). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, University of St. Thomas;
MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. AA, Rochester State Junior College;
BS, MA, Augsburg College.
David Murr (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. BS, Augsburg College; PhD, Boston
University.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Associate Professor of Religion. BS, University of Minnesota; MA,
Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Sarah Myers (2009). Assistant Professor of Theater Arts. BS, Northwestern University; MFA,
PhD, University of Texas.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. BSN, MSN, EdD, University of
Minnesota.
Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part time, Physician Assistant
Studies. BA, Northwest College; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; MD, University of
Minnesota.
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Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota;
MS, PhD, Syracuse University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. BA, Augsburg College; MS,
University of Wisconsin; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA,
MA, Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia Ekonomiczna,
Krakow.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, full-time, Education. BA, MEd, University of
Minnesota.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of New Hampshire;
MA, St. Mary’s College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University
of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MA,
United Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. BA, National
University, Tehran; MA, University of Nice; PhD, University of California, Los Angeles.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A., Connecticut College; PhD, Yale University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. BA, MA, PhD, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; MDiv,
PhD, Luther Theological Seminary.
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Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, MA,
University of Minnesota.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. MA, Middlebury College.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Professor of Psychology. BS, Indiana University; MS,
PhD, Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. BS, Indiana University;
MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, Arizona State University.
S
Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. BS, Iowa State University; MS,
University of Illinois; PhD, Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New
Orleans; PhD, The University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, University of Washington;
MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Washington.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor, full-time, Business Administration. BBA,
University of Cincinnati; MBA, Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Professor of Business Administration. BS, University of Notre
Dame; MBA, Northeastern University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern Languages. BA, Texas Christian
University; PhD, University of Texas.
Barbara Short (2011). Associate Professor of Education. BA, Augustana College; MS, EdD,
Illinois
State University.
Kaija Sivongsay (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of Wisconsin, Eau
Claire;
MA, DNP, Augsburg College.
Christopher Smith (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. BS, MS, Purdue University; PhD,
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD,
Northwestern University.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. BA, Augsburg
College; MACI, College of St. Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part time, Education. BS, MA, University of Minnesota.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, Northwestern
University; MBA, Pepperdine University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. BA, Bemidji State University; MA, PhD,
University of Montana.
Erik S. Steinmetz (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. BA, Augsburg College;
MS,
University of Minnesota.
Kris Stellon (2012). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BA, MA, College of St. Scholastica.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. BS, MS, Long Island University.
Martha E. Stortz (2010). Bernhard Christensen Professor of Vocation and Religion. BA,
Carleton College; MA, PhD, The Divinity School, The University of Chicago.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Associate Professor of Physics. BA, University of Minnesota,
Morris; PhD, University of Washington.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. BA, MA, Boston University; MA, DTh, Luther
Seminary.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Associate Professor of Art. BS, University of Wisconsin-Stout; MFA,
Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
T
Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, clinical site
director. BS, University of Minnesota; PA Certificate, Augsburg College; MPAS, University of
Nebraska Medical Center.
Ismael S. Talke (2012). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BSc, University of Asmara; MSc,
University of Natal; MSc, PhD, Montana State University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. BM, University of Minnesota; MM,
The Juilliard School.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. BFA, University of Hawaii; MFA, Temple
University.
JosephTowle (2011). Assistant Professor of Spanish. BA, North Dakota State University; MA,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Professor of Religion. BA, Luther College; MDiv, Yale University; ThD,
Luther Seminary.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). Interim Director, Master of Arts in Leadership. BS, Westmar
College
MA, University of Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
U-V
Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. BA, University of CaliforniaBerkeley; MA, San Francisco State University; PhD, University of Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. BA,
Gustavus Adolphus College; MS, Mankato State University.
Lisa Van Getson (2012). Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, College of St. Teresa; MA, St.
Catherine University; MS, Winona State University.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Professor of Sociology. BA, Loyola University; PhD, Boston
College.
David E. Venne (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. BS, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Iowa State University.
Diane Vodicka (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, North Park College; MEd,
Georgia Southwestern College.
W
Dana Wagner (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St. Olaf College; MEd, University
of Minnesota.
Bernard Walley (2011). Assistant Professor of Economics. BA, MPhil, University of Ghana,
Legon;
PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English. BA, MA, University of Nairobi,
Kenya;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of Denver;
BS, MA, Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. AA, Northern Virginia
Community College; BS, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; MS, MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Mike Weimerskirch (2011). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, Northwestern University;
MA,
University of St. Thomas; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence.
BA, Boston College; MEd, PhD, University of North Carolina.
Michael T. Wentzel (2011). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BS, Creighton University; MS,
University of Pennsylvania; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Emanuelle Wessels (2010). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. BA, University of
Iowa;
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement
/Licensing. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, Syracuse University.
Trent Whitcomb (2010). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Mankato State
University; MS, Finch University of Health Sciences.
Hans H. Wiersma (2004). Associate Professor of Religion. BA, University of California, San
Diego; MDiv, PhD, Luther Seminary.
X-Y-Z
Henry Yoon (2009). Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, University of California; MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BA, St. John’s University; MA,
PhD, University of Utah.
Faculty Emeriti
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, Augsburg College; MA,
Middlebury College; PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD,
University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. BA, University of Minnesota; MA,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Northwestern College; MA,
Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, University of Wisconsin;
BTh, Luther Theological Seminary; PhD, Union Theological Seminary.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. BS, MA, University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theater Arts. BS,
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, Columbia University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, University of St. Thomas;
MA, University of Virginia; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, MSW, University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton Professor Emerita of Theater Arts. BS, MFA, University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Nora M. Braun. Professor Emerita of Business Administration. BSBA, University of MissouriColumbia; MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, MA, American University; MSW,
University of Minnesota.
Francine Chakolis. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, Augsburg College; MSW, University
of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. BA, BSL, BSEd, MA, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Arizona State University.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. BA, Augsburg College; MS, Michigan
State University; PhD, Colorado State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Franklin and Marshall College;
MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. BEE, MS, University of Minnesota.
Stephen M. Gabrielsen. Professor Emeritus of Music. BA, Augsburg College, MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. BA, Lake Forest College; MA, PhD,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. BS, MS, Agra University, India; MS, PhD,
Southern Illinois University.
Arlin E. Gyberg. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BS, Mankato State University; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Daniel S. Hanson. Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA,
University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Cedar Crest College; MSW, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA Concordia College-Moorhead; MFA,
University of Iowa.
Bradley P. Holt. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological
Seminary; MPhil, PhD, Yale University.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. BA, St. Olaf College; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. BA, Rangoon University, Burma; MA,
Bucknell University; PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. BA, Huron College; BA, University of
Minnesota; ME, South Dakota State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. BA, St. Olaf College; MA,
Middlebury College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BS, Augustana
College; MA, University of South Dakota.
Lynn E. Lindow. Professor Emerita of Education. BS, Mankato State University; MS, North
Dakota State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen. Professor Emerita of Religion. BA, University of Iowa; MDiv, Northwestern
Lutheran Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, Claremont Graduate School.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. BA, PhD, University of CaliforniaBerkeley.
Marie O. McNeff. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean Emerita. BS, MEd, EdD, University of
Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of
Minnesota.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. BA, MA, Central Michigan University;
EdD, University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College;
MEd, University of Minnesota.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. BA, University of Nebraska; MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. BA, Hope College; MA, University of
Michigan; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. BS, MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan. Professor Emerita of Political Science. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA,
PhD, Indiana University.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. BA, Bethel College; BDiv, Bethel
Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. BA, Eastern Michigan University; MA,
PhD, University of Michigan.
Curtis M. Paulsen Professor Emeritus of Social Work. BA, St. Olaf College; MSW, University
of Minnesota; PhD, The Fielding Institute.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. MEd, Marquette University.
Joyce M. Pfaff. Professor Emerita of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg College;
MEd, University of Minnesota.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Augsburg
Theological Seminary; MTh, ThD, Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BS, MA, Central Missouri State
College; PhD, University of Texas at Austin.
Bruce R. Reichenbach. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. BA, Wheaton College; MA, PhD,
Northwestern University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BS, University of North Texas;
MSW, University of Illinois; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. BA, Valparaiso University; MA, University of
Minnesota.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. BA, Augsburg
College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. BA, Metropolitan State
University; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, St. Olaf College; BT., Luther
Theological Seminary; ThD, University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Augsburg College; MS, DSW, Columbia
University.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of
Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MS, PhD,
University of Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science. AB, Augustana College; two MS
degrees; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Maryann Syers (1998). Professor Emerita of Social Work. BA, Arizona State University; MSW,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. BA, Concordia College, Moorhead; MFA,
University of Iowa.
David L. Tiede. Bernhard M. Christensen Professor Emeritus of Vocation and Religion. BA, St.
Olaf College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; PhD, Harvard University.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. BA, MA, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. BFA, MSW, University of
Pennsylvania.
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2012-2013
Graduate Studies Catalog
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Business Administration
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Music Therapy
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies... Show more
2012-2013
Graduate Studies Catalog
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Business Administration
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Music Therapy
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
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Graduate Studies Catalog
2012-13
Official publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College’s graduate
programs. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change
without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the College policies in force at the time of
printing. It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements and academic policies
in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult the Office of
Admissions, the graduate program directors, or the registrar. See the Directory page for e-mail
and telephone contacts to key offices for correspondence or telephone inquiries.
Published 2012
www.augsburg.edu
A Greeting from the President
I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College’s exciting and innovative
graduate programs. You are part of a select and discerning group of professionals who
seek to find a graduate program that combines an excellent curriculum, a values-based
approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats that meet
the needs of busy and successful people. Augsburg College’s graduate-level programs
in Business Administration, Education, Leadership, Nursing, Physician Assistant
Studies, and Social Work are distinguished by the opportunities they provide students to
expand decision-making and strategic skills.
Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: Augsburg College educates
students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is
committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined
by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values
of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational
experience that features an expansive perspective on social responsibility, economic
realities, business initiative, and environmental sustainability.
At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you
find your calling at work and in the world. Augsburg graduate programs are designed to
offer you quality educational experiences, personal attention, and opportunities to
expand your personal and professional talents and skills. We are confident that our
graduates are prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society, the hallmark
of an Augsburg degree.
Sincerely,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President, Augsburg College
Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office
Welcome to our graduate programs. We are committed to education that prepares people for
leadership in their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional
arts and sciences form the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex
world of today and tomorrow.
Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting
and challenging field experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic
internships, experiential education, and cultural enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester
become extended campuses for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our campus
community ensures that our graduates are prepared for the range of experiences and
perspectives that characterize today’s global environment.
When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning
opportunities in state-of-the-art classrooms, with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and
staff. You join a body of experienced people who quickly form your network of employer
connections and career opportunities. We encourage our alumni to become your mentors and
build on our city connections through public events, including our convocations and Advent
Vespers.
All our programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of
service, with one another and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on
the world as they develop their identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to
participate in socially- and economically-sustainable development. We hope that at some time
during your degree, you’ll explore the opportunities to participate in an international learning
experience—for example, travel seminars to our global campuses in Central America, Mexico,
and Namibia, and opportunities to meet visiting students and faculty members from our partner
institutions in Norway, Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired by the faith of our Lutheran
founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg’s doors, we welcome a
diversity of cultures and faiths.
Although each graduate program has its own “neighborhood” and unique features, we
encourage interdisciplinary courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across
disciplines. We encourage both “horizontal” initiatives—i.e., cross-program collaboration—as
well as “vertical” initiatives—engaging our undergraduate students to consider graduate work.
This means that sometimes you may be encouraging classmates who are just beginning to
imagine a graduate degree.
We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot
wait to meet you.
Sincerely,
Barbara A. Farley
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College
Lori A. Peterson
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
Table of Contents
Greeting from the President
Greeting from the Academic Affairs Office
Directory of Offices and Programs
About Augsburg College
Academic Programs and Policies
Graduate Admissions
Financing Your Education
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
College Information
Maps (Minneapolis and Rochester campuses)
Augsburg Board of Regents
Directory of Offices and Programs
Academic Affairs: 612-330-1024
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Vicki Olson, Director: 612-330-1131
Karen Howell, Coordinator: 612-330-1354
maeinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/mae
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)
Norma Noonan, Director: 612-330-1198
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
malinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augburg.edu/mal
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director:
612-330-1214
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
manursing@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
mbainfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/mba
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director:
612-330-1214
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
nursing@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/dnp
Office of Admissions:
612-330-1101 or gradinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/grad
Bookstore: 612-359-6491
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion:
612-330-1707 or www.augsburg.edu/cchp
Campus Ministry:
612-330-1732 or campmin@augsburg.edu
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Steven Zitnick, Director: 612-330-1304
Katherine Fagen, Coordinator: 612-330-1774
mbainfo@augsburg.edu
wwww.augsburg.edu/mba
Enrollment Center:
612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, or
enroll@augsburg.edu
Questions about registration, financial aid,
transcripts, payments, accounts
Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
Dawn Ludwig, Department Chair and Director:
612-330-1399
Carrie Benton, Coordinator: 612-330-1518
paprog@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/pa
International Student Advising (ISA): 612-3301686 or
http://www.augsburg.edu/isa/
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Lois A. Bosch, Director: 612-330-1633
Holley Locher-Stulen, Coordinator: 612-330-1763
mswinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/msw
Master of Social Work and Master of Arts
in Theology (MSW/MA)
Luther Seminary: 651-641-3521
Master of Social Work and Master of
Business Administration (MSW/MBA)
Lois A. Bosch, MSW Director: 612-330-1633
Steven Zitnick, MBA Director: 612-330-1304
Lindell Library: 612-330-1604 or
www.augsburg.edu/library
Public Safety: 612-330-1717 or
security@augsburg.edu
Registrar’s Office: 612-330-1036 or
registrar@augsburg.edu
Rochester Campus Program Office:
507-288-2886 or rochinfo@augsburg.edu
Welcome/Information Desk: 612-3300-1000
About Augsburg College
At Augsburg College, we believe that graduate education should prepare gifted people for positions of
leadership in their communities and places of work. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate
not only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems, act
ethically and communicate effectively in a global world. The heart of an Augsburg education is the
Augsburg mission, informed by the liberal and professional arts and sciences, to serve our neighbors
in the heart of the city with faith-based, ethical values. We welcome students from a diversity of
backgrounds and experiences. Also, our programs look to the world through international courses and
cultural exchanges.
Mission Statement
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers,
and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community,
committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence
in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and
shaped by our urban and global settings.
Augsburg Today
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the
confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in
September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. A short history of Augsburg
College can be found at www.augsburg.edu/about/history.html
Today, Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of its founders who believed:
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core at the graduate level; this focus centers on the ability
to think critically and broadly about the world and the work we do in it;
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and centers of faith;
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning environment.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve
our neighbor.” Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and
global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex
global society.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences is offered on both a traditional
weekday schedule and a non-traditional weekend and evening schedule. Augsburg offers the
following graduate programs:
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Dual degrees:
BA in accounting/MA in leadership
Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration
Master of Social Work/MA in theology, with Luther Seminary
Augsburg is enhanced by its global centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can
perform research, take courses, or consult with faculty in those locations to gain new perspectives on
their discipline.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s graduate programs is participation in a community of adult
learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work and
life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages students to
make use of all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the Kennedy Center, and the Christensen
Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and dramatic presentations and
athletic events.
Graduate Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the
excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate or other terminal degree,
and all consider teaching and service to be the focus of their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support and are
secondary to their teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program
that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and
students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Minneapolis and Rochester Locations
Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus
Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus surrounds Murphy Square, the oldest park in the city of Minneapolis.
The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest medical complexes—the
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi
River and the Seven Corners theater district just a few blocks away. Convenient bus routes run by the
campus, and two Hiawatha Line light rail stations are just blocks away.
In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn., located at
Bethel Lutheran Church. For maps, directions, and parking information, go to
www.augsburg.edu/about/map.
Augsburg established its branch campus in Rochester, Minn., in 1998. Classes in Rochester meet on
an evening schedule with occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. There are
three trimesters in each academic year, and students can enter degree programs in the fall, winter, or
spring. Several complete degree programs are available through the Rochester campus. In addition,
students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based courses
and courses taken in the day or Weekend College program on the Minneapolis campus. Students
who enroll in Rochester courses are required to use technology in the learning and communication
process through the online course management system. For more information, go to
www.augsburg.edu/rochester or call the Office of Admissions at 612-330-1101 or the Rochester
program office at 507-288-2886.
Augsburg’s Rochester campus
Augsburg’s Rochester campus is located in the facilities of Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA) just a few
blocks south of the heart of a city of approximately 100,000 residents. Situated in the heart of the
Midwest, the community has a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Students at
the Rochester campus are students of Augsburg College. As such, our purpose is to “educate for
service,” by preparing and equipping women and men to make a difference in the world.
On the Minneapolis Campus
Admissions Offices
The Office of Admissions is located on the main level of Christensen Center. The Physician Assistant
Studies Program admissions office is located in Anderson Hall.
Augsburg for Adults Office
Augsburg for Adults focuses on adult-centered educational programs and assists adult learners in all
programs. It evaluates how the program fulfills their needs and identifies the educational services to
help them succeed. The Augsburg for Adults office is located in Oren Gateway Center 110.
Augsburg Abroad
The Augsburg Abroad office, located in Murphy Place, provides advising and administrative services
for students interested in an international experience. Resources for study, work, internship, and
volunteer opportunities abroad are available.
Bookstore
The Augsburg College Bookstore, operated by Barnes and Noble, is located in the Oren Gateway
Center. Online purchasing, phone purchasing, and delivery services are available through the
bookstore.
Counseling and Health Promotion
The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance
student learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center is located at 628 21st
Avenue South.
Christensen Center
Christensen Center, with admission offices, student lounge and recreational areas, the Strommen
Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries,
copy center, and offices for student government and student publications, is the College center and
the hub of campus life.
Food Services
A variety of food options are available both in the Christensen Center and in Oren Gateway Center.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication
The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are housed in this complex,
which provides space for campus ministry, the theatre and communication studies offices, as well as
the film program. Foss Center’s lower level is home to the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS).
James G. Lindell Family Library
This library and information technology center houses all library functions and brings together the
computer technology resources of the College. The library is located on the block of campus bordered
by 22nd and 21st Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and Seventh Street.
Kennedy Center
This three-story addition to Melby Hall features a wrestling training facility, classroom space, locker
rooms and fitness facilities, as well as hospitality and meeting rooms, classrooms, and offices.
Melby Hall
This complex provides facilities for the Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Department,
intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and serves as the College’s
general auditorium.
Music Hall
Music Hall contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal
halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main
Home for the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, and Art Departments, Old Main was extensively
remodeled in 1980, combining energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included
on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center
Dedicated in 2007, Oren Gateway Center is positioned on Riverside Avenue to serve as the
“gateway” to campus. It houses Alumni Relations, Parent and Family Relations, Institutional
Advancement, the Master of Business Administration program, the Master of Arts in Leadership
program, the Center for Faith and Learning, and the StepUP program. The center also includes
student residence apartments, the Gage Family Art Gallery, Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café,
classrooms, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall
Classrooms, science laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, and Finance and
Administration offices are found in Science Hall.
Sverdrup Hall
The Enrollment Center, classrooms, and faculty offices are located in Sverdrup Hall.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
Originally built as a dormitory, Memorial Hall contains the president’s office, Human Resources, and
other administrative and faculty offices.
Student Technology Center/TechDesk
The Student Technology Center/TechDesk, located on the ground floor of the Lindell Library,
functions as the initial point of customer contact for the Augsburg Information Technology
Department. The TechDesk staff field requests for computer and media support. Many questions can
be answered by searching the TechDesk web page at http://www.augsburg.edu/techdesk/ or by
contacting them at 612-330-1400, at techdesk@augsburg.edu., or instant messaging on the
webpage. Hours are generally business hours during the week and some weekend hours. Current
hours are posted on the website.
AugNet Account
All students receive an AugNet email account. All official correspondence from the College is sent to
this account and students are responsible for checking it. Students also have a secure network folder
on the College’s network that is backed up weekly. The folder is accessible from both on- and offcampus.
Computing
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers with their AugNet account. There are
both PC and Macintosh desktop computers available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and
computer lab and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and
41 technology- enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops
available for use in the Library. A valid Augsburg ID is required. All campus computers are equipped
with a standard suite of software including Microsoft Office, SPSS, and Internet browsers.
Additionally, a RemoteLab service provides access to campus software to off-campus students. See
the TechDesk website for more information.
A high-speed fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and
connections to the Internet and Internet2. Network-ready student machines can connect to the
campus network using WiFi. All of the AugNet online services and several of the registrar’s student
services are available securely on the Inside Augsburg web page, http://inside.augsburg.edu to
students on and off-campus.
Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg is accredited by:
• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) (Augsburg’s MBA is a
candidate for accreditation)
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Augsburg’s master’s degree is full
accredited; the doctoral degree is a candidate for accreditation)
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
• American Chemical Society
• Minnesota Board of Teaching
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Association of Schools of Music
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
• American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
• American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
• American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
• American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Campus Compact
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
• National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
• Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
• Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
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Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC)
Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
See individual graduate program sections for additional accreditation and affiliation citations.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education
pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other
institutions.
Augsburg College Facts and Figures
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Location—Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The College moved to
Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious affiliation—The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Although a plurality
of students are Lutheran, 16 percent are Roman Catholic, and 25 percent represent other
denominations and religions.
Enrollment—4,109 students from 26 countries. Graduate student enrollment is 871.
Alumni—Appox. 24,000 alumni since 1870, including more than 1,200 graduate program alumni.
Student/Faculty ratio—13 to 1
Campus—18 major buildings. Major renovations to classrooms in 2007.
Accessibility—Augsburg is one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A
skyway/tunnel/elevator system provides inside access to 12 major buildings.
Degrees granted—BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP
Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to more than 2.5 million through CLIC, the Twin
Cities private college library consortium.
Calendar year—Weekend/evening trimesters and weekday semesters, varying by the graduate
program
Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs with two five-year degrees (BA in
accounting with MAL, and BS/MSW in social work). Six master’s degree programs and one
doctoral program, plus several dual degrees.
Off-campus programs—The Office of International Programs offers programs through
Augsburg’s Center for Global Education and International Partners programs for short- and
longer-term study abroad for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Athletic affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III.
Clery Act information
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near
Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and
crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions
policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs,
except in those instances where there is a bona fide occupational qualification or to comply with state
or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its
employees and students. (See Physician Assistant Studies for details of its program policy.)
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing
equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg
College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1058.
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended, provides certain rights
to students regarding their education records. Augsburg College understands that no information
other than “directory information” can be released without the written permission of the student.
Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside
of the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. For example, this means that faculty
or others cannot write letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless
explicit written permission is given by the student to release non-“directory information.” It is not
sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation.
In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records
You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or
at Augsburg College. You must request to review your education records in writing, with your
signature. The College will respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the
request.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be
inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a
hearing to present evidence that the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your
education records as you requested.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally
identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the
regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate
education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative,
supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney,
auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees, or a student serving on an
official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official
performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs
to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”
FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable
information that may be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without
notification of the request or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below.
Please consider very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any
future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be
refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards received;
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• The most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume
responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for
honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be
notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory Information. If the notice is not received by
the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a subsequent term for a new
student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the
current academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic
year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning
Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be
reported in the letter.
Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Calendars
Most of our graduate programs meet on a trimester calendar. Physician Assistant Studies classes
meet on a semester day schedule.
The official academic calendars for individual programs can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
All academic calendars are subject to change.
Academic Policies
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as
promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of American
Colleges.
Academic Honesty
A college is a community of learners whose relationship relies on trust. Honesty is necessary to
preserve the integrity and credibility of scholarship by the Augsburg College community. Academic
dishonesty, therefore, is not tolerated. As a College requirement, student course projects, papers, and
examinations may include a statement by the student pledging to abide by the College’s academic
honesty policies and to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. (See Augsburg’s
Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/)
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in each program will be based on number grades using a 4.0
point scale, where 4.0 achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for details of field
study and special projects. Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in order to graduate; Physician
Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
The numeric grade point definition for Graduate Studies is:
4.0 grade points
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5 grade points
Achieves above acceptable standards
3.0 grade points
Meets acceptable standards
2.5 grade points
Meets minimum standards
2.0–0.0 grade points
Unacceptable performance
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Represents work at 3.0 or higher (not counted in grade point average)
No credit (not counted in grade point average)
Audit
Withdrawn
Incomplete
In progress, extended beyond term of registration
Withdrawn Status
W—Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on
the record
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that
a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete
grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course
requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete
Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work
required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor may
stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend
the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The
student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the
instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term in the student’s
program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade
for the course becomes 0.0.
Academic Probation
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0
average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative
grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. Graduate
students in the Physician Assistant must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
Attendance Policy
Attendance and participation are critical to the success of any course. Evaluation of the level and
quality of participation may be incorporated into the course grade. We view attendance as a joint
commitment of both instructors and students to our professional development. Each instructor has the
authority to specify attendance and participation requirements to address the needs of particular
courses, individual students, or various learning styles.
Lack of attendance may result in a failing grade and the requirement to repeat the course. Students
must notify the professor in advance of any expected absence. In the case of emergency, when prior
notification is not possible, students must notify the professor of an absence as soon as possible.
Continuation Policy for Thesis or Final Project (effective in fall 2010)
Following the initial registration term for the final (or summative or capstone) project, students will be
automatically registered for continuation course 999 each trimester for up to 15 trimesters or until a
grade for the completion course is submitted by the project adviser. Continuation course 999
maintains students’ active status in the graduate program, including library, AugNet, and parking
privileges. This registration will result in a Campus Access Fee of $35 (subject to change as costs
increase) per trimester.
Automatic registration will occur for up to five years or 15 terms. At the end of this time, the course
grade will change from X to N. Students who wish to complete the final project after receiving a failing
grade must meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and program.
Students who are readmitted may need to complete additional course work and will need to pay full
tuition for all additional courses and to repeat the final project course. If/when the final project course
is completed, the new grade would supersede the previous grade.
Students may withdraw from the College, and thus from continuation course 999 and the final project
course, at any point during the continuation period and receive a W notation on the transcript for the
final project course. Following a withdrawal, students are welcome to meet with the program director
to evaluate readmission to the College and program. Students may be subject to additional
coursework.
An accounts receivable hold will be placed on the student’s account if a collegewide $250 unpaid
threshold is reached. The threshold will adjust with the practices of the Student Accounts Office. If a
student owes more than the threshold amount, the registrar’s office will not continue to automatically
enroll the student in continuation 999. The registrar’s office and the Student Accounts Office will
inform the student, the program director, and coordinator that the student must pay the account
(including the late fee). At this point coordinators and/or program directors will communicate with the
student and the faculty adviser and, if necessary, request that the faculty adviser submit a grade
change of N. The student also may elect to withdraw from the College. If the grade change has not
been submitted within one term, the program director will submit the grade change of N.
This policy is effective as of September 2010. Students will sign a contract outlining the terms of the
continuation policy, which will be kept on file with the program and in the Office of the Registrar.
Accumulated charges stand for current students, but beginning in fall 2010 students will be charged
$35 per term. The Enrollment Center will work with students, as needed, who are currently in the
continuation phase and who have accumulated a debt higher than the $250 threshold.
Course credit and contact hours
A full credit course (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each full course on the
trimester schedule meets for approximately 28 contact hours (MSW trimesters meet for 32 hours, and
the PA weekday semester schedule is approximately 45 hours) with the expectation of substantial
independent and group study offered through the web-based electronic course management system.
Doctor of Nursing Practice—For information about course credits and contact hours for the Doctor of
Nursing program, see p. 49.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the graduate degree, all graduate students must achieve the following:
• Successful completion of all required courses
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression
Standards Policy.
• Successful completion of all degree requirements within the stipulated period of matriculation or a
signed continuation agreement with Augsburg College.
Dismissal from the College
A student whose GPA falls below the required GPA for his/her graduate program (3.0 in most
programs) in two or more terms may be subject to probation or dismissal. A plan for the student to
continue in the program may be worked out with the program director.
Students may also be dismissed for violation of standards of behavior defined by their profession,
their program, or the College.
Dismissal Appeals Process
A student may appeal a program’s dismissal decision using the College’s program dismissal appeals
process. Appeals are limited to procedural errors that the student can demonstrate negatively affected
the outcome.
The student initiates the appeal process by submitting a hard copy of the statement of appeal to the
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies (AVP-Graduate Studies);
email is not acceptable. The statement must identify each procedural error and state how each error
negatively affected the outcome. The statement of appeal will be the only basis of the student’s
appeal. The AVP-Graduate Studies must receive the student’s statement of appeal within 14 calendar
days of the date on the department’s written notification of dismissal.
The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the statement of appeal to the program chair/director.
The program must submit a response to the student’s statement of appeal within 15 business days of
the date that the statement was received by the AVP-Graduate Studies’ office. A hard copy of the
program’s response should be submitted to the AVP-Graduate Studies. The AVP-Graduate Studies
will send a copy of the program’s response to the student.
The AVP-Graduate Studies will convene the Program Dismissal Appeals Committee, which will
include the AVP-Graduate Studies as a non-voting chair and three program faculty members (one
from programs not named in the appeal: Social Work, Education, Physician Assistant Studies,
Nursing, Business, Leadership). The Program Dismissal Appeals Committee will schedule its hearing
within 15 business days of receipt of the program’s statement of response. The Committee will meet
with the student and a program representative to review the procedures and ask questions of both the
student and the program representative. The student and program representative may each bring a
third party to the review meeting (limited to an Augsburg College faculty member, staff member, or
student). The role of the third party representative is to provide support to the student or the program
representative, not to serve as an advocate during the meeting.
Dropping Courses or Withdrawing
Students who enroll in courses but later decide not to attend must formally drop their courses through
the registrar’s office prior to the start of classes to avoid being charged for those courses. Students
who do not properly drop courses will be responsible for the tuition, regardless of non-attendance.
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or in person
at the Enrollment Center during hours of operation. If you need assistance with this, contact your
program faculty at least two days in advance of the start of classes.
Independent Study
Students may request to complete an independent study course as an addition to the required
coursework. A faculty sponsor is required for an independent study project, and project proposals
must be approved by the program director in order to receive credit. Normally, independent study may
not be used as a replacement for a standard course offered in the curriculum, with the exception of
the general elective (if approved). A special independent study registration form is required and is
available at the Enrollment Center.
Terms of Non-attendance
Students who interrupt their program enrollment for longer than one semester or three trimesters must
readmit to the College and program to resume their degree program. For an absence of any length,
students should coordinate with their program director prior to leaving. Due to a variety of program
schedules and cohorts for some degrees, it is required that students meet with their adviser and
obtain the advice of their director.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Students may petition the program director for transfer credit to apply to program requirements. The
transfer of credit will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students will be asked to provide
appropriate documentation regarding previous coursework, including but not limited to an official
transcript, course description, and syllabus. In order to be considered for transfer, a course must be
from a regionally-accredited college or university and graded 3.0/B or better. Courses must have been
taken at the graduate level and course content must be comparable to program requirements at
Augsburg.
The maximum number of course credits that can be transferred to these program is as follows:
Master of Arts in Education (2.0)
Master of Arts in Leadership (2.0)
Master of Arts in Nursing (3.0)
Master of Business Administration (6.0)
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies (Contact program coordinator)
Master of Social Work (8.0)
Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Therefore,
transfer credits that are reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg
course credits by dividing by four or six respectively.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are recorded on the student’s transcript. Grades and
gradepoints from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the
student’s cumulative grade point average.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due
process in the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg
Student Guide, at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide. Students have a right to experience education
without discrimination.
Grievance Procedures Involving Augsburg College Faculty Members and Students
Part I—Introduction/Preface
Augsburg College is committed to a policy of treating fairly all members of the college community in
regard to their personal and professional concerns. However, times do occur in which students think
they have been mistreated. This procedure is provided in order to ensure that students are aware of
the way in which their problems with faculty members can be resolved informally and to provide a
more formal conciliation process when needed. Each student must be given adequate opportunity to
bring problems to the attention of the faculty with the assurance that each will be given fair treatment.
The faculty member must be fully informed of the allegations and given an opportunity to respond to
them in a fair and reasonable manner.
Definition of Grievance
A grievance is defined as dissatisfaction occurring when a student believes that any conduct or
condition affecting her/him is unjust or inequitable, or creates unnecessary hardship. Such grievances
include, but are not limited to a violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of an academic
rule, regulation, or policy of the College or prejudicial, capricious, or manifestly unjust academic
evaluation.
College policies and procedures that do not come within the scope of the Grievance Procedures are
the sexual harassment policy, the sexual violence policy, the Committee on Financial Petitions,
Discipline Process, and Academic Standing.
Time Limits
Time limits will include only business days (M–F) for the program in which the student was enrolled.
(Weekends, and vacation days are not included; summer may not be included depending on the
student’s program.)
Part II—Informal Process
It is always the student’s responsibility to know these procedures and timelines and to follow them.
A. Any time a student feels that she/he has been mistreated by a faculty member, the student should
contact the faculty member to discuss the problem and attempt to resolve it.
B. If no mutually satisfactory solution can be reached with the faculty member or if, in unusual
circumstances, the student prefers not to confer with the faculty member, the student should discuss
the problem with the department chairperson of the faculty member and attempt resolution of the
problem.
C. If the problem cannot be resolved in discussions with the faculty member or department
chairperson, or if the faculty member and the department chairperson are the same individual, the
student may contact the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College.
D. The student must begin the Informal Grievance process within 15 days of the conduct giving rise to
the grievance, by submitting an Informal Grievance Form to the vice president of academic affairs and
dean of the College.
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The time limit to begin the Informal Grievance process for a grade appeal will be 30 days from the
last published finals date for the relevant term. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a
correct and current address on file with the registrar.
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If the student could not reasonably be expected to be aware of the conduct when it occurred, the
student will have 15 days to file the grievance from the date on which the student could
reasonably be expected to be aware of the conduct or condition that is the basis for the grievance.
It is the responsibility of the student to establish the reasonableness of such non–awareness. The
vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College will determine if this paragraph applies
to a grievant.
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informal process is completed in 20 days. (See Part I for definition of time limits.)
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In unusual circumstances, the time limit may be extended by the vice president of academic affairs
and dean of the College. A grievant or respondent must submit a written request for such
extension before the end of the time limit. If the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the
College thinks the extension is warranted, the Dean will notify all concerned persons in writing.
E. If the grievance has been resolved, either by agreement or by expiration of the time limits, a copy
of the informal grievance and statements of the resolution will be kept by the vice president of
academic affairs and dean of the College for one year. Neither a copy of nor any reference to the
grievance will be placed in the personnel file of the respondent.
If these informal discussions do not resolve the problem to the satisfaction of the student, a more
formal conciliation procedure is available in Part III of this document. Note: A student must file a
written grievance, per below, within five days after completion of the informal process
Part III—Formal Process Preface
If a student has a grievance with a faculty member that has not been resolved through the Informal
Grievance Process described in Part II of this document, the student may then seek resolution
through formal procedures.
For a complete copy of the procedures, contact the dean’s office, Academic Affairs.
Graduate Admissions
Admission to Augsburg College
All graduate programs require students to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited fouryear institution.
All graduate students must submit completed application forms that can be downloaded from each
individual program’s web page, as listed below.
Each graduate program also has additional program requirements, which may include coursework,
professional experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these additional requirements.
MA, Education
www.augsburg.edu/mae
MA, Leadership
www.augsburg.edu/mal
MA, Nursing
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
DNP
www.augsburg/edu/dnp
MBA
www.augsburg.edu/mba
MS, PA Studies
www.augsburg.edu/pa
MSW
www.augsburg.edu/msw
English Proficiency Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
To meet Augsburg College admission requirements, you must provide evidence of a sufficient
command of both written and spoken English to study college courses conducted entirely in English.
Below is a list of the tests and programs Augsburg College accepts as evidence for English
proficiency.
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TOEFL (http://www.toefl.org/) (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report of 80 on the
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a subscore of 20 on the written and 20 on the speaking sections.
(The Augsburg College TOEFL code is 6014.)
IELTS (http://www.ielts.org/) (International English Language Testing System) score report of 6.5.
MELAB (http://www.tsa.umich.edu/eli/testing/melab/) (Michigan English Language Assessment
Battery) score report of 80, and score report must be accompanied by an official letter from the
testing coordinator.
Successful completion of a previous undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited
college or university in the US, the United Kingdom, Ireland, English-speaking Canada, New
Zealand, or Australia.
Score reports must be sent to Augsburg directly from the testing center. Score reports must not be
more than two years old.
Readmission to the College
The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College and register for classes is one
business day prior to the start of the term. Pending approval by the graduate program, students who
left on probation or who were dismissed from the College must have their readmission application and
file reviewed by the program director. (Please consult with individual programs for information
regarding readmission process).
Admission of International Students
Augsburg College graduate programs encourage qualified applicants from other countries to apply.
An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a “full course of study” to achieve a specific
educational or professional objective at an academic institution in the United States that has been
designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students,
and has been enrolled in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System).
A student acquires F-1 status using form I-20, issued by a DHS-approved school through SEVIS.
Status is acquired in one of two ways: 1) if the student is abroad, by entering the United States with
the I-20 and an F-1 visa obtained at a U.S. consulate, or 2) if the student is already in the United
States and not currently in F-1 status, by sending the I-20 to USCIS (United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services) with an application for change of nonimmigrant status.
A student who is maintaining valid F-1 status may transfer from another DHS-approved school to
Augsburg by following the transfer procedures set forth in the F-1 regulations.
In addition to fulfilling all general admission requirements for a particular graduate program,
prospective F-1 students must also comply with the following:
A. Foreign Credential Evaluation
Augsburg requires foreign credential evaluation for any transcript(s) from an institution outside of the
United States. This evaluation should include the following:
• Analysis of credentials—to determine if your degree is equivalent to an accredited US bachelor’s
degree.
• Course-by-course evaluation—to show your complete course listing with credit values and grades
received for each course.
• Calculation of grade point average—to demonstrate your cumulative grade point average using
the standard US grading system, i.e., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
• Translation to English (if applicable)
The evaluation report must be sent directly to Augsburg’s Office of Admissions. Refer to World
Education Services at http://wes.org for direction on transcript evaluation.
B. Proof of Financial Support
International applicants must provide reliable documentation that they have financial resources
adequate to meet expenses for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition and fees,
books and supplies, room and board, health insurance, personal expenses, and living expenses for
dependents (if applicable).
Funds may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring
agencies, personal funds, or funds from the student’s family. Documentation of scholarships and
fellowships may be in the form of an official award letter from the school or sponsoring agency;
documentation of personal or family funds should be on bank letterhead stationery, or in the form of a
legally binding affidavit. Government Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, or Augsburg’s Financial
Sponsorship form can be used to document support being provided by a U.S. citizen or U.S. legal
permanent resident. All financial documents such as bank statements must be dated within three
months prior to the date of application.
Health Insurance
All F-1 international students and their dependents (if applicable) are required to have adequate
health insurance coverage for the duration of their program. International students will be enrolled in
the Augsburg international student plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of coverage
through an alternative provider for the same period.
Financing Your Education
Costs for Graduate Studies
Each academic year the Augsburg Board of Regents reviews costs and makes changes as required.
The College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
For current academic year costs for graduate study, go to the Enrollment Center webpage at
www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
Financing Your Education
Financial assistance is available to graduate students who are enrolled in a total of at least 1.0 course
credit per term in any of Augsburg’s graduate programs. Two full-credit courses per term is
considered full time. You may be eligible to finance your education through loan programs from the
State of Minnesota or the federal government. You may also select from a variety of payment plans
available each semester or trimester, including a plan for those who receive company tuition
assistance. Financial aid may be used for international programs where credit is offered.
Payment Options
Various payment plans are available:
• Payment in full: Due after registration and before the beginning of the semester/trimester. No
finance charge or administrative fee. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any unpaid
balance after the start of the term.
• Loans, grants, and/or scholarships: If you plan to use the loans that you have been awarded, you
must request the funding. These loans include Stafford, PLUS, Alternative/Private, etc. All loan
requests (either paper or online) must be received and approved by the lender and certified by
Augsburg’s financial aid office, on or before the first day of the term.
Company Reimbursement
An application for the Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each academic
year. Students enrolled in the payment plan will be charged a $20 fee each term unless the account is
paid in full by the start of the term or if financial aid will cover all costs for the term. This fee is nonrefundable after the 100% drop date. Final payment on any remaining balance is due 60 days after
the end of the course. Accounts not paid in full by the due date will receive a monthly $50 late
payment fee and are subject to further collection efforts. The student is responsible for payment if the
employer does not pay for any reason.
Sources of Financial Aid
The Enrollment Center assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and identifying various
sources of aid.
Sponsored Scholarships
Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for special scholarships. The availability of such
scholarships may enable the participation of individuals with limited financial means as well as
individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition
reimbursement. Refer to the program sections or contact the programs for more information.
Military Discount
At Augsburg College, we value the varied professional and academic experiences that our adult
students bring to our campus community and are grateful to those who volunteer to serve in the
military. Augsburg offers a 10% military tuition discount for the following:
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a member of the military currently serving full or part time (any branch)
veteran of any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
The military discount is available only to students in the Weekend and Evening College
undergraduate program and graduate programs. Contact the Office of Admissions or go to
www.augsburg.edu/military for more details.
AmeriCorps Scholarships
AmeriCorps scholarships are available to full-time graduate students. Contact the Enrollment Center
for more details.
Tribal and State Indian Scholarships
American Indian students who meet federal, state, or tribal requirements may apply for these
scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in
application, contact Augsburg’s American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144
or your tribal agency.
Federal and State Aid Programs
The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally accepted methodology to determine eligibility for
federal and state financial aid programs.
Federal Stafford Loan Program
Common Loan Provisions
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 per year with an aggregate of
$138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or
subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits.
Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in
an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at
least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Contact the
Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible for a deferment.
Supplemental Loans: If additional financing is needed, the Enrollment Center can offer guidance in
selecting the appropriate loan.
To Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid information is available at www.augsburg.edu/enroll Applicants must be admitted to
Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good academic standing to be eligible for
financial aid.
Applicants for graduate study must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To
complete and submit the FAFSA electronically, go to www.augsburg.edu/enroll
If a student is selected for verification, additional documents will be needed. Students in this situation
will be contacted by the Enrollment Center.
Financial Policies
Refund Schedule
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their
charges based on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the minimum charge of $100 to cover
administrative costs). Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the
College or drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis.
For example, you could receive a 60% tuition refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be
sure you understand the financial consequences of making adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible
for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add
form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last
recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is
processed.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. All refunds of charges
will be applied to the student account and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be
made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is determined. Allow two
weeks for a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not a percentage of any deposit paid toward
tuition, e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement payment plan.
For further information, contact the Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721,
enroll@augsburg.edu, or www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
Master of Arts in Education
We are pleased with your interest in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. Augsburg has a
long history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and
elsewhere. We know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching
dreams and goals—and here’s why.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The Education Department program themes include relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and
equity, and leadership. You can read about each theme on the following page, but for the MAE
program, I want to highlight one of the program themes—leadership. As this program theme suggests,
we expect our students to leave our programs as responsive, knowledgeable teachers prepared to
exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the school and community.
Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through a combination of course
content, field experiences, and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students will leave our
programs as collaborative and capable teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and
changing world.
OUR FACULTY
Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct
instructors, all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently
teaching in K-12 settings; all full-time faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through
student teaching and field experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We
understand the importance of what we do and what you hope to do. We value good teaching and,
most especially, we value good teachers.
OUR ACCESSIBILITY
We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes work, family, and
personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer flexible
scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and
weekends to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals. You will need to
be available during the weekday for the challenge and responsibility of field experiences, but
education coursework is accessible through the weekend and evening schedules.
As a student in Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find
yourself among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a
good, highly qualified teacher—the teacher you can become.
Vicki L. Olson, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Education
Education Department Mission
The mission of the Augsburg Education Department is to develop responsive, knowledgeable
teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world.
Program Themes
Responsive, knowledgeable teachers understand the dynamic interaction among relationships,
reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and leadership. These four interrelated program themes
provide lenses through which we filter our practice.
Relationships
Learning is relational and communal. Responsive teachers create significant relationships with their
students, colleagues, and community partners by developing learning communities. These nurturing
learning communities provide a safe, trustworthy place where challenging and engaging questions
can be considered. We model the kinds of learning communities that we expect our graduates to
create. We share with our students a learning model that connects content, theory, and practice in an
ongoing cycle. Students and their learning are the focus for responsive teachers. Therefore we
embrace and foster a progressive and constructivist orientation.
Reflection and Inquiry
Responsive teachers are reflective practitioners who are students of teaching and learning. Providing
numerous frameworks through which to filter our experience encourages intentional and thoughtful
inquiry. Through field placements, service learning, generative questions, and classroom experiences,
students and faculty develop their perspectives about teaching and learning. Critical reflection allows
us to examine content, theory, and practice in ways that transform our practice. We think it is
important to understand and learn how to manage the many polarities inherent in the teaching and
learning process.
Diversity and Equity
Responsive teachers embrace diversity and intentionally work to ensure that all learners, especially
those who for some reason have been marginalized, learn and develop in powerful ways. We
continually reflect on what it means to be a “school in the city.” We recognize that each student is
unique, shaped by culture and experience; therefore, differentiating instruction is essential. The
perspective of multiple intelligences, learning style theory and teaching for understanding help us
differentiate and enable us to provide choice, variety, and flexibility. Responsive teachers believe that
all students can learn. They also have a sense of efficacy and believe that they can help all students
learn.
Leadership
Responsive teachers recognize that becoming a learning leader is a developmental process, which
begins in pre-service education and continues throughout one’s career. Teachers serve as leaders
within the classroom, and with experience, increased confidence, and professional development
become leaders within the school, the district, and the community. Teacher leaders view themselves
as lifelong learners. They become role models committed to their profession as a vocation rather than
a job. Emerging teacher leaders keep student learning at the center of their work while advocating for
instructional innovation, constructivist curricular development, and systemic change.
Master of Arts in Education Conceptual Framework
Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our graduate licensure and degree completion
program. The Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are leaders in their classrooms
and should be leaders in their institutions and communities.
The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate
versions of the combined undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing graduate students
the chance to exercise leadership as well as extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements.
Second, in the degree completion component, students are required to include coursework focused
on leadership and study aspects of leadership as part of their degree program. Third, the final
project—be it an action research, a leadership application project, or the performance assessment
option—gives students the opportunity to study an issue of concern and, supported by research,
define a means for addressing it.
Three Teacher Leadership Aspirations inform our program. They are as follows.
Aspiration 1: Teacher leaders value learning for personal and professional growth. Teacher
leaders share knowledge effectively with colleagues. We believe that teacher leaders are
comfortable with their knowledge and expertise, neither flaunting it nor hiding it, but sharing it with
other generously. They work to build bridges with a full range of colleagues, but they don’t let
recalcitrant colleagues stop their own development. They see learning as a continuous endeavor and
seek it throughout their careers.
Aspiration 2: Teachers leaders think big—beyond the classroom to the broader context of
education and community. We believe that teacher leaders see systems and the “big picture” and
are able to put their classrooms, schools, and communities into a broader context. They understand
the link between policies, politics, and education and participate in change efforts at the macro and
micro levels. They seek to work with administrators to establish school and district policy that
improves life for everyone. If this involves political action, they are prepared to engage in it. Teacher
leaders also understand that teaching and learning are dynamic and that change within school
systems is an ever-present phenomenon. They are informed decision-makers predisposed to take on
the challenge of change when they think it benefits students, teachers, and/or community.
Aspiration 3: Teacher leaders possess courage and an orientation to action. We believe that
teacher leaders help others not be afraid. They are able to help people to take warranted risks and
step outside their comfort zones. They have the courage to bring people together to see the bigger
picture and then help people get there. Teacher leaders accept both power and accountability. They
understand that responsibility without power diminishes potential for effectiveness. They believe that
accountability is a fair trade for the power to take effective action. They operate from a foundation of
self-efficacy.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) is designed to provide a teaching license as part of a master’s
degree program. K-12 initial teaching licenses offered at Augsburg include:
• Elementary education (K-6), with or without a middle school content area endorsement in math,
communication arts, social studies, or science. Also available is the pre-primary endorsement to
the elementary license.
• Secondary education (5-12 and K-12) in social studies, communication arts/literature, visual arts,
health, mathematics, music, and physical education; and 9-12 in biology, chemistry, and physics.
* K-12 English as a Second Language
• K-12 Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities
• K-12 Special Education: Learning Disabilities
Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the MAE degree through the following four
licensure endorsement options:
* K-12 English as a Second Language
• K-12 Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities
• K-12 Special Education: Learning Disabilities
• K-12 Reading
• Pre-Primary
All teachers seeking licensure through Augsburg must take and pass all tests required by the state of
Minnesota for licensure.
The MAE degree is also available without a license but with an education core. See the MAE program
director for details.
Accreditations and Approvals
Augsburg College is accredited by:
• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Augsburg College is approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
Program Structure
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is made up of a core of education licensure courses
coupled with a degree completion option. Courses in the degree completion phase are drawn from the
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) and graduate courses in education. Most students in the MAE
program pursue a K-12 teaching license as part of their program plan. The MAE degree is also open
to students who do not want a teaching license but do want a background in education and
leadership.
The MAE degree requires 9.0 or 10.0 Augsburg graduate level courses, depending on the degree
completion option. In addition, several courses at the undergraduate level are required for licensure.
Only courses taken at the graduate level apply towards the MAE degree.
Course Credit
A full-credit graduate or undergraduate course (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or six quarter
credits. Each full course offered within the weekend schedule meets for 28 hours with the expectation
of substantial independent study outside of class.
Schedule
The majority of the education courses in the MAE licensure and degree programs are offered through
the weekend schedule. Some education courses and many undergraduate content area courses are
offered on a weekday evening schedule. The MAL degree completion courses are offered primarily
through the weekend schedule. Summer session courses are offered weekdays and weekday
evenings.
The following teaching licenses are available entirely through the weekday evening and weekend
schedule: elementary education, middle school and pre-primary specialty area endorsements, 5-12
social studies, 5-12 communication arts, and K-12 art.
Additional licenses in the following areas are available through a combination of weekday, weekday
evening, and weekend schedules: biology, chemistry, health, mathematics, music, physical education,
and physics. For these licenses, the education and degree completion courses are taken during the
weekend and weekday evenings while some if not all of the content area courses are taken during the
weekday.
The weekend schedule is comprised of three trimesters spread from early September through late
June. In general, classes are held every other weekend. The weekday schedule is comprised of two
semesters spread from early September through late April. Classes offered during the weekday meet
one to three times per week. Classes offered jointly between weekday and weekend meet on a
weekly basis in the evening. The official academic calendars can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Curriculum— Teaching Licenses
K-6 Elementary Education
This program is designed to prepare teachers for grades K-6. Optional endorsements in middle school
specialty areas of math, science, social studies, and communication arts and in pre-primary can be
pursued along with or separately from the K-6 license. The teaching license and some endorsements
are offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels through a mix of undergraduate courses and
combined graduate and undergraduate courses. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and
above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have been admitted to the
MAE program.
All of the following courses must be taken for K-6 elementary licensure. Up to six courses may be
taken at the graduate (500) level and applied toward the MAE degree.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods (1.0)*
To complete the license, the following undergraduate requirements must be completed:
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
EED 326
Literacy Field Experience (0.0)* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525)
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
EED 336
Advanced Methods in Literacy (.5)*
EED 341
K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342
K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)*
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science (1.0)*
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5)*
EED 386
Children’s Literature (.5)
EED 481,483 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
485, 487
EED 495
TPA and Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. Students spend 20 or more hours per term in
field experiences. These experiences occur in K-6 classrooms during the weekday. If more than one
course with field experience is taken in a given term, field experience requirements expand
accordingly (i.e., two courses with 20 hours of field experience each require a total of 40 hours).
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements
The number of supporting content area courses required for licensure depends upon the courses
completed as part of the bachelor’s degree and/or other coursework. Requirements are determined by
Minnesota licensure standards for specific college-level coursework in math, biology, physics, and
earth science for all students seeking elementary licensure. Specific requirements are on file in the
Education Department.
Minnesota licensure standards allow for optional subject area endorsements in communication
arts/literature, social studies, math, and science. The optional pre-primary endorsement is also
available. Specific requirements for these endorsements are on file in the Education Department.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and
if a grade of C or better was achieved. The Education Department and the content area departments
determine the courses that are accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are
used to make these determinations. Courses that are older than five years are judged on a case-bycase basis. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted
into the MAE degree. The program has limits on the amount and type of courses that are accepted.
Grades of B or better are required for transfer consideration. See the MAE program director for
approval of graduate coursework accepted in transfer.
Elementary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes information
about school health education and services.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical
foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and
critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how
these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that
comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional
technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio and/or visual
technology for teaching/learning situations.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is
placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and
resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs of urban
students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department or special permission of instructor)
EDC 490/580 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and
community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves as final
theoretical preparation for student teaching. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 225 Foundations of Literacy
Instruction in and discussion of literacy development in K-6 classrooms. In this course, students will
investigate theories, research, and practices involved in K-6 literacy development and instruction.
Students will also strengthen their own understanding of English grammar and linguistics.
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the kindergarten and elementary
levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods
The study and use of a variety of assessment and teaching techniques and resources for literacy
instruction, including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. (Prereq.: Admission to
department)
EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0 course)
Taken currently with EED 325/525. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge
learned within the context of EED 325/525 to an elementary classroom setting. (Prereq.: Admission to
department)
EED 331 Middle School Methods: Communication Arts/Literature/Writing (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school level. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 336 Advanced Methods in Literacy (.5 course)
The study and use of differentiated assessment and instructional methods to meet literacy learning
needs of a range of students, including students with learning difficulties and first languages other
than English. (Prereq: Admission to department and EED 225 and 325/525)
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the kindergarten and elementary
levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department and MPG 3. Math 137
prior to EED 350 is recommended.)
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 370 K–6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and thematic teaching at
the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 386 Children’s Literature (.5 course)
The study of children’s literature and its uses in the elementary classroom. (Prereq: Admission to
department)
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. Occurs
upon satisfactory completion of licensure and/or degree program. (Pre-req.: passing scores for MTLE
Basic Skills tests)
EED 495 Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
Preprimary Endorsement for Elementary Licensure
This endorsement can be added to a K-6 elementary license. Required courses include the following:
PSY 250
Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105 or equivalent)
SOC 231
Family Systems
OR
SPE 490/540
Parent and Professional Planning (Graduate students using the preprimary
endorsement must take SPE 540.)
ECE 345/545
Foundations of Preprimary Education
ECE 346/546
Learning environments for Preprimary Aged Children
ECE 347/547
Immersion and Teaching Competence
ECE 488
Preprimary Student Teaching
Preprimary Endorsement Course Descriptions
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
Students gain an understanding of philosophical, theoretical, historical, pedagogical, societal, and
institutional foundations of preprimary education. Attention is given to the efforts of modern programs
to adapt instruction to developmental levels and experience backgrounds of young children and to
work in partnership with parents and social service agencies. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical
part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250,or their equivalents, and admission to department)
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary Aged Children
Students gain an understanding of how to recognize and construct, developmentally appropriate
pedagogy and practice. Attention is given to the synthesis between course readings and experience,
and students’ experience working with current teachers in site-based field experience. Field
experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250, or their equivalents;
ECE 345/545; admission to department)
ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence
Students gain an understanding of how to deliver developmentally-appropriate instruction and assess
learning appropriately for preprimary children. Students gain experience taking the perspective of
families and communicating with them. A reflective practitioner’s skills are developed through selfevaluation of curriculum planning. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.:
admission to department; PSY 105, 250 or their equivalents; ECE 345, 346)
ECE 488 Student Teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
One course of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. (Pre-req.: passing
scores for MTLE Basic Skills tests.
K-12 and 5-12 Secondary Education
K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are offered through a combination of graduate and
undergraduate coursework. K-12 licenses prepare teachers to teach a content area across
elementary, middle school, and high school. Licenses for grades 5- 12 prepare teachers to teach at
the middle and high school levels. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and above) is available
to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions criteria.
The following content area majors are offered almost entirely on weekends and weekday evenings:
communication arts/literature, history or economics or psychology or sociology (all for social studies),
art. Students seeking 5–12 licensure in social studies must complete a broad-based core of courses
in the social studies in addition to a social science major. Education courses for these licenses are
also taken during weekends and weekday evenings.
The following content area majors are offered primarily or entirely through the weekday program:
biology, chemistry, physics, health, physical education, music, and mathematics. Students seeking
licensure in any of these areas typically will need to take additional content courses in the weekday
schedule. Students can obtain a 9–12 license in physics, chemistry, or biology and have the option of
adding the 5–8 general science to the 9–12 license. Students also can obtain the 5–8 general science
license without the 9–12 license. Education courses for these licenses are taken during weekends
and weekday evenings.
Licensure Requirements
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses
must be taken for licensure; four to six of them also may be taken at the graduate level and applied
toward the master’s degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
ESE 300/500 Reading and Writing in Content Area (1.0)*
To complete the license, students also will need to complete the following requirements at the
undergraduate level:
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments (1.0)*
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 –2.0)*
ESE 481,
Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
483, 485
ESE 495
TPA and Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and
education-related settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20
hours per term in field experiences.
Undergraduate Content Area Requirements
The equivalent of a major in the licensure content area is required for K-12 and 5-12 licenses.
Students who have majored in a field in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework
evaluated by the major department at Augsburg. Two or more content area courses tied to Minnesota
licensure standards are generally required, even with a completed academic major.
Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota
licensure standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older than five years is
judged on a case-by-case basis. Specific course requirements for each content area are on file in the
Education Department.
Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE
degree program. See the MAE program director for approval to use graduate level transfer courses in
the degree program.
Secondary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes information
about school health education and services.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical
foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and
critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how
these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that
comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional
technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio and/or visual
technology for teaching/learning situations.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is
placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and
resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs of urban
students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department or special permission of instructor)
EDC 490/580 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and
community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves as final
theoretical preparation for student teaching. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach
reading and writing through the content areas. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to
department).
ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota
Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating environments conducive
to learning. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq: Admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5–12
health and K–12 PE licenses do not take this course).
ESE 310 K-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies
(.5) is taught concurrently with ESE 310 and is required for the middle school social studies
endorsement. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 330 K–12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics is taught
concurrently with ESE 330 and is required for the middle school mathematics endorsement. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 340 K–12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science is
taught concurrently with ESE 340 and is required for the middle school science endorsement.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 350 K–12 Methods: Literature and Media Literacy
Introduction to media literacy, adolescent literature, and the teaching of literature in the middle and
high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department.)
ESE 351 K–12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 360 K–12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 370 K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure. Secondary
licenses require two courses. K–12 licenses require three courses. Student teaching occurs upon
satisfactory completion of licensure coursework. (Pre-req.: passing scores for MTLE Basic Skills tests)
ESE 495 Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
Special Education
There are two licensure options in the K–12 Special Education program: emotional/behavioral
disabilities (EBD) and learning disabilities (LD). Both programs qualify students to teach in special
education programs and positions; many students get licensure in both.
The MAE program with licensure in special education is based on an innovative internship model that
allows students employed in EBD and/or LD classrooms to fulfill a portion of their special education
field experience requirements while they work. Students not employed in these settings are expected
to complete a significant number of volunteer hours in special education settings. All must complete
field placements or student teaching in EBD and/or LD classrooms across elementary, middle school,
and high school. Specific information on field experience requirements is available from the Education
Department.
Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort—This graduate licensure
program in Special Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American Indian perspective.
It is offered in collaboration with the University of Minnesota-Duluth as a hybrid (partly face-to-face
and partly online) cohort program. The licensure courses can be applied towards the MAE degree.
See the Education Department and www.augsburg/edu/mae/academics/ais_focus.html for more
information. The course descriptions are
included below.
The EBD/LD licensure programs are offered through the weekend trimester schedule. The
Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort program is offered through the semester schedule.
Special Education Licensure Requirements (These requirements are changing during
2012-13. The new requirements will be in place by Winter 2013, pending approvals. See
the Education Department for updates.)
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses
must be taken for licensure, and up to six also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward
the master’s degree in education.
EDC 200/522
EDC 206/566
EDC 310/533
EDC 410/544
EED 325/525
SPE 400/500
SPE 410/510
SPE 420/520
SPE 430/530
SPE 490/540
Orientation to Education (1.0)*
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
Learning and Development (1.0)*
Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
K–6 Literacy Methods (1.0)*
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (1.0)**
Implementing Assessment Strategies (1.0)**
Planning, Design, and Delivery (1.0) **
Instructional and Behavioral Practices (1.0)**
Parent and Professional Planning (1.0)**
Learning Disabilities Core
Students wishing to earn learning disabilities licensure in addition to emotional/behavioral licensure
will take the above courses in the emotional/behavioral core and two additional specialty courses:
SPE 424/524
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities (1.0)**
SPE 434/534
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities (1.0)**
A student wishing to earn only a learning disabilities license would take all of the above courses with
the exception of SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices.
To complete either license students will also need to complete certain requirements at the
undergraduate level:
EDC 220
Education Technology (.5)
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
EED 326
Literacy Field Experience (0.0 course)* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525)
EED 350
K–6 Methods: Math*
EED 360
K–6 Methods: Science*
SPE 315
Special Education Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
SPE 481,483 Student Teaching (2.0)
485, 487
SPE 495
TPA and Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
*Ten to 20 hours of field experience required as part of this course.
**These courses are taken during the internship year. A significant amount of contact with students
labeled EBD or LD is required. The ideal situation for the internship year is to be working in a K–12
setting with these students. Students not currently employed in schools must be available for
extensive volunteer field placements during the internship year.
This program is built on an inclusive education model. Under this model, students learn how to work
closely with both special and general educators to facilitate inclusion
of special education students into the regular education classroom.
Licensure Requirements—EBD/LD–Naadamaadiwin Special Education
Tribal Cohort
This program is available only at the graduate level. Courses are taught in a hybrid fashion, partially
face to face and partially online. Courses are available only to those admitted to the special education
tribal cohort program.
SPE 501
Historical and Contemporary Issues in American Indian Education
SPE 503
Assessment of American Indian Learners
SPE 504
Working with American Indian Families and Communities
SPE 505
The Manifestation of Multigenerational Trauma and Internalized Oppression
SPE 506
Indigenous Learners
SPE 507
Indigenous Methods of Instruction: Practical Application
SPE 508
Professional Issues and Development (.5 course credit)
SPE 509
Literacy Instruction for American Indian Learners with Exceptionalities
SPE 481, 483, Student Teaching (1.0–2.0)
485, 487
SPE 495
TPA and Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
Special Education Licensure Course Descriptions
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes information
about school health education and services.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical
foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and
critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how
these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that
comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional
technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio and/or visual
technology for teaching/learning situations.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is
placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and
resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs of urban
students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department or special permission of instructor)
EED 225 Foundations of Literacy
Instruction in and discussion of literacy development in K-6 classrooms. In this course, students will
investigate theories, research, and practices involved in K-6 literacy development and instruction.
Students will also strengthen their own understanding of English grammar and linguistics.
EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods
The study and use of a variety of assessment and teaching techniques and resources for literacy
instruction, including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. (Prereq.: Admission to
department)
EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0 course)
Taken currently with EED 325/525. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge
learned within the context of EED 325/525 to an elementary classroom setting. (Prereq.: Admission to
department)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department and MPG 3. Math 137
prior to EED 350 is recommended.)
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
SPE 315 Critical Issues: Special Education Seminar (.5 course)
This course is designed to support students seeking special education licensure throughout their
internship year. Issues related to special education and their specific settings are the focus of the
course. The department portfolio is completed as a part of this course. (Prereq: Admission to
department.)
SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral disabilities and learning
disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines
origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and
conceptual models as they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq: Admission to department)
SPE 501 Historical and Contemporary Issues in American Indian Education
This course examines foundational aspects of teaching and learning as they relate to education. It will
investigate educational history, philosophy as well as models of teaching and learning. A major focus
will be to examine past and present educational experiences of American Indian people in the U.S.
Minnesota Board of Teaching (BOT) Standards and American Indian Learner Outcomes (AILOS) will
also be introduced. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program)
SPE 502 American Indians and Special Education
This course will explore disability awareness in traditional and contemporary native culture, exploring
historical and contemporary issues effecting students with disabilities and focusing specifically on
American Indian students in special education. It will provide an overview of special education in U.S.
culture including relevant laws, theories, and sociological concepts as they relate to disability. It will
also examine the high incidence of American Indians in special education including fetal alcohol
syndrome (FAS), autism, and biological and environmental conditions. A field component will
accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program; admission to the
department)
SPE 503 Assessment of American Indian Learners
This course will examine the cultural bias and discrimination issues with mainstream educational
systems, providing alternative assessments appropriate with native populations. It will also identify
differences in assessment tools and strategies, native student learning and best practices in
assessment. Characteristics of learning deficits and how they interfere with the Circle of Courage will
be examined, and approaches for compensation will be developed. A field component will accompany
this course. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 504 Working with American Indian Families and Communities
This course will examine techniques appropriate for working with American Indian families, extended
families, professionals, paraprofessionals, and the community when planning and implementing IEPs
and transitions for American Indian students with special needs. Skills and strategies to build
partnerships to work within and among Native families and communities to best meet the needs of the
student will also be addressed. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to
the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 505 The Manifestation of Multigenerational Trauma and Internalized Oppression
This course will focus on how multigenerational trauma and internalized oppression manifests itself in
families, communities, schools, and student learning. It will examine and explore strategies that
provide practical skills and tools to mitigate these effects. Disability categories such as Emotional
Behavioral Disabilities (EBD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD),
and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) will be examined as contemporary issues impacting American
Indian children. Behavioral support options appropriate for students identified with EBD will be
provided. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin
program: admission to department)
SPE 506 Indigenous Learners
This course will identify best practices in American Indian education incorporating culturally
appropriate methods and materials for students in special education. It will also explore cultural
differences in learning and behavioral practices, community and environment variables, examining the
high incidence of American Indian students in special education, cultural misunderstandings that
impede placement, services and diagnosis. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq:
Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 507 Indigenous Methods of Instruction: Practical Application
Current best practices in American Indian education will provide students with hands on skills and
strategies for curriculum development including unit planning, lesson planning, and individualization.
Various models of instruction for teaching students including the development of intervention plans
that are culturally, academically, and socially appropriate based on assessment and observation to
meet the needs of American Indian special education students. A field component will accompany this
course. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 508 Professional Issues and Development (.5 course credit)
This course will focus on professional development and integrity in teaching. It will examine current
issues and ethical dilemmas in the fields of special education/American Indian education.
Documentation, reflection, synthesis of learning and the development of a professional portfolio will be
the main focus. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 509 Literacy Instruction for American Indian Learners with Exceptionalities
This course is designed to provide the special education teacher with an understanding of the
complex developmental process of reading skills for K-12 American Indian students with special
learning needs. We will consider ways in which reading disabilities develop among American Indian
students. In this course, we will study complex developmental behavior influenced by factors such as
phonemic awareness, words analysis, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, language, and motivation.
This course will also include investigation of best practices in reading assessment and instruction for
American Indian students with special learning needs. (Pre-req: Admission to Naadamaadiwin
program; admission to the department)
SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation stage.
Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and how they influence student placement and
programming. A qualitative and person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq:
Admission to department)
SPE 420/520 Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual program plans and to
create effective learning environments for students labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to
inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel.
(Prereq: Admission to department)
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities, which includes the medical
and sociological aspects specific to learning disabilities. It will also teach students how to access
information relevant to the field. (Prereq: Admission to department).
SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are labeled EBD. It
emphasizes the use of reflective, proactive, and non-aversive approaches drawn from current best
practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning and functional
assessment. (Prereq: Admission to department)
SPE 434/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students how to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate
instruction and strategies that support the learning of students identified as having learning
disabilities. The specific focus will be on the areas of reading, writing, and listening comprehension;
and math, reasoning, and problem solving skills. (Prereq: Admission to the department).
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs, specifically those families of
students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form
strong connections with community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: Admission to department).
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching (2.0)
Two courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. (Pre-req.: passing
scores for MTLE Basic Skills tests)
SPE 495 Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) License
The K-12 English as a Second Language license is available as an initial license as well as an
endorsement to an existing license. This license qualifies teachers to work with K-12 students for
whom English is a second language across a range of subject areas. The K-12 ESL licensure
program is comprised of both undergraduate and graduate courses; up to six of the graduate courses
can apply to the completion of the MAE degree. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and above)
is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have been admitted to the MAE
program. A pre-requisite to program admissions is two years of high school level or one year of
college level language instruction.
The K-12 ESL program is offered in a hybrid format which means that courses are a mix of face to
face and online instruction. Classes are offered during the academic year in the weekend trimester
framework and during summer session to make them accessible to working adults. This license is
also offered as an undergraduate major to weekend college students seeking a baccalaureate
degree.
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses
must be taken for licensure, and up to six also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward
the master’s degree in education.
EDC 200/522
Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566
Diversity/MN American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533
Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544
Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EED 325/525
K-6 Literacy Methods and non-credit Field Experience (EED 326) (1.0)*
ESL 330/510
History and Structure of English (1.0)
ESL 340/520
ESL Literacy (1.0)*
ESL 490/530
Language, Culture, and Schools (1.0)
ESL 420/540
ESL Methods (1.0)*
To complete the license, students also will need to complete the following requirements at the
undergraduate level:
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments (1.0)*
ESL 310
Second Language Acquisition (.5)
ESL 320
Introduction to Linguistics (.5)
ESL 410
ESL Testing and Evaluation (.5)
ESL 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (3.0)
ESL 495
TPA and Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
*This course has a 20 hour field experience attached to it.
English as a Second Language Licensure Course Descriptions
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes information
about school health education and services.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical
foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
EDC 206/566 Diversity/MN American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and
critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how
these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that
comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Education Technology
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional
technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio and/or visual
technology for teaching/learning situations.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is
placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and
resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs of urban
students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department or special permission of instructor)
EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods
The study and use of a variety of assessment and teaching techniques and resources for literacy
instruction, including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. (Prereq.: Admission to
department)
EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0 course)
Taken currently with EED 325/525. Students will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge
learned within the context of EED 325/525 to an elementary classroom setting. (Prereq.: Admission to
department)
ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota
Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating environments conducive
to learning. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq: Admission to department.
ESL 310 Second Language Acquisition
This course provides examines the process of acquiring an additional language.
Multiple
theories of
second language acquisition, the differences between first and second language acquisition, and
recent work in neurolinguistics will be examined. The class is designed for people who plan to teach;
thus, attention will be paid to the implications of research for language instruction. (Pre-req:
Admission to the Education Department)
ESL 320 Introduction to Linguistics
This course addresses three central goals of language study: 1.) Understanding “grammar” as a
human capacity that allows us to learn, use, and understand language; 2.) Understanding the
structure of language and the components of language study; and 3.) Describing features of the
English language: its sound system, its word formation processes, its sentence structures, and its
rules for meaning. (Pre-req: Admission to the Education Department)
ESL 330/510 History and Structure of English
This course provides a thorough study of English grammar. Intended for future ESL teachers, the
course focuses on developing students’ ability to describe language and effectively teach language
structures. The history and development of the English language and the phenomenon of language
change will also be covered. (Pre-req: Admission to the Education Department)
ESL 340/520 ESL Literacy
By focusing both on theory and practical skills, future ESL teachers will learn methods and strategies
for planning and implementing literacy instruction for English Language Learners. The interaction of
language learning and literacy, first language literacy, biliteracy, and literacy assessment will all be
explored. This course includes a 20 hour field experience. (Pre-req: Admission to the Education
Department)
ESL 410 ESL Testing and Evaluation
This course provides an overview of procedures and instruments used in identifying and
assessing English language learners. State and national policies regarding ELL assessment
will be covered. Current uses of standardized language proficiency tests and academic
content tests will be discussed. The class also examines classroom and authentic assessment
practices and seeks to build teacher skill in these areas. (Pre-req: Admission to the Education
Department)
ESL 420/540 ESL Methods
This course provides an overview of English as a second language teaching methods and materials,
focusing on preparing students to design and teach standards-based ESL lessons and curriculum
units. The basic principles underlying ESL pedagogy, current ESL trends, and techniques for teaching
students at different levels will be examined. This course includes a 20 hour field experience. (Prereq: Admission to the Education Department)
ESL 490/530 Language, Culture, and Schools
This course explores the relationships between language, culture, schools and society, and the way
that these relationships impact the school experience of language minority students. The course
provides an introduction to the study of sociolinguistics and examines how educators can best create
school environments that serve the needs of their English learners. (Pre-req: Admission to the
Education Department)
ESL 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. (Pre-req.:
passing scores for MTLE Basic Skills tests)
ESL 495 Topics: Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) and Student Teaching Seminar (.5)
K-12 Reading Teacher Endorsement
The K-12 Reading Endorsement provides teachers with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to
expand their knowledge and practices in the area of reading instruction and potentially provide
leadership within schools and districts in reading instruction. Candidates for this license will complete
4.5 credits of coursework that have been designed to meet the requirements established for this
license by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements
for the Master of Arts in Education degree.
The K-12 Reading Teacher Endorsement program is offered in a hybrid format which means that
courses are a mix of face to face and online instruction. Classes are offered during summer sessions
and within the semester framework (face-to-face classes on Saturdays) during the academic year.
The endorsement program is designed to be completed within 12 months in a cohort model. Field
experiences at elementary, middle school and high school levels are required; student teaching is not
required.
Required courses include:
EDC 500 Reading Leadership in the K-12 Schools (.5)
EDC 506 Reading Leadership, Literature, and New Literacies (1.0)
EDC 515 Reading Theory and Research (1.0)*
EDC 535 Assessment and Instruction with Elementary Readers (1.0)*
EDC 545 Assessment and Instruction with Middle and High School Readers (1.0)*
*Field experience required
K-12 Reading Teacher Endorsement Course Descriptions
EDC 500 Reading Leadership in the K-12 Schools (.5)
In this course students are introduced to the leadership roles in literacy education and provided time
and space to specifically focus on themselves as readers and as teachers of reading. This course is
intended to promote a culture of reading among all who are preparing to be reading leaders.
EDC 506 Reading Leadership, Literature, and New Literacie
Throughout this course, students explore children’s and young adult literature as well as new forms of
digital literacies. (Pre-req.: EDC 500 and department admissions)
EDC 515 Reading Theory and Research
Throughout this course, reading leaders will investigate a wide range of reading research and theory,
and explore how theory and research support reading assessment and instruction in a K-12 setting.
Field experience required. (Pre-req.: EDC 500 and department admissions)
EDC 535 Assessment and Instruction with Elementary Readers
During this course, reading leaders will investigate the reading process, the link between assessment
and instruction, and reading strategies that support and sustain reading of emergent to early readers.
Field experience required. (Pre-req.: EDC 500 and department admission)
EDC 545 Assessment and Instruction with Middle and High School Readers
During this course, reading leaders will explore current methods, theories and materials used with
transitional readers in content area instruction; the link between assessment and instruction; and
reading strategies that support and sustain reading of middle and high school learners. Field
experience required. (Pre-req.: EDC 500 and department admission)
Student Teaching
Students are required to complete student teaching for initial and additional licenses (unless otherwise
indicated). In the MAE program, student teaching is generally completed before finishing the degree.
Students can apply for licensure at this point and finish the degree later. Student teaching for
elementary and secondary initial licenses lasts 12–14 weeks, depending on licensure scope. During
that time, students work full time as student teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty
member. Students register for two to three credits of student teaching and a .5 credit TPA and student
teaching seminar. They meet at Augsburg College for student teaching seminars several times during
the term. Most student teaching placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and
Rochester. However, students do have the opportunity to student teach abroad, where students
complete a 10-week student teaching experience in the metro area and then complete another
student teaching experience abroad. Opportunities to teach abroad are available around the world,
and it is a wonderful way to build a global perspective in education. Additional information is available
through the Education Department.
Student teaching for special education is 12 weeks in length for initial licenses and 7 weeks for those
who already hold a license. For students who are working in an EBD or LD setting, a student teaching
placement at that site may be possible, pending district approval. Additional information is available
through the Education Department.
Student teaching for ESL is 14 weeks in length and requires two placements, elementary and
secondary. A single seven week placement is required for those who already hold a license. See the
Education Department for more information.
Student teaching is required for the preprimary endorsement. See the Education Department for more
information.
Curriculum—Graduate Degree Completion Options
Students take graduate coursework as part of the licensure program. This coursework forms the
Master of Arts in Education licensure core, with between four to six Augsburg graduate level licensure
courses fulfilling master’s requirements. Students bringing fewer than six graduate-level licensure
courses into the degree program must complete additional Master of Arts in Leadership (ML) or
education graduate courses to reach the total number of required courses.
To complete the master’s degree, students will need to complete one of the following options.
Action Research Degree Completion Option
This degree completion option requires a minimum of 3.0 courses: a Master of Arts in Leadership
(ML) elective, EDC 592 Action Research 1, and EDC 593 Action Research 2. The action research
courses guide the student through completion of a long-term action research project, typically
conducted in the student’s classroom and focused on a question or concern identified by the student.
The research is presented at an action research symposium and a formal written report of the
research is placed in Lindell Library. The action research project is designed to be completed within
three trimesters. Additional terms are available through continuing registration.
Leadership Application Project (LAP) Degree Completion Option
This degree completion option requires a minimum of 3.0 courses: an ML elective, EDC/ML 514
Research Methods–Education focus or ML 514 Research Methods and EDC 585 Leadership
Application Project. Students electing this degree completion option do so because they are
interested in developing an educational product that meets an identified need or because they are
interested in conducting an independent research project with the assistance of a faculty adviser. To
be successful in this option, students must be self-directed and able to maintain momentum without
the structure of an actual course. The goal for the project varies, depending on the type of LAP. There
are two options within the LAP.
• The goal for those developing an educational product is to identify an issue or problem related to
their practice, and after researching available literature, develop a solution to the problem or issue.
The solution might be developed in the form of a curriculum, a workshop, a set of informational
materials, a website, an article for publication or other appropriate educational product.
• The goal for those conducting independent research is also to identify an issue or problem to
investigate; but in this case, the investigation is through an independent research project. For
those conducting independent research, it is especially important to have a clear vision in mind for
the research and have an adviser who is willing to provide support throughout the project.
Students need a research background beyond what is provided within the MAE program to be
successful with this option.
Both options are completed through a final oral presentation and placement of the final paper in the
Lindell Library.
Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership Degree Completion Option
This degree completion option requires a minimum of the following 4.0 courses:
• Choose one ML leadership-focused course: ML 510 Visions of Leadership when taught with an
emphasis on leadership rather than literature, ML 531 Dynamics of Change, ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership, ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice, ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership, or ML 565 Women and Leadership Additional courses, as
developed, may also be used.
• EDC 570
Teacher Leadership
EDC/ML 514 Research Methods–Education focus. (ML 514 can be substituted if
necessary)
• EDC 594
Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership
Students electing this degree completion option do so because they are especially interested in
considering leadership within the context of education and themselves as potential change agents.
Alternate Settings—MAE in Rochester
In step with Augsburg College’s excellent reputation in the field of education, the Master of Arts in
Education program is also offered in Rochester. Licenses are available in elementary education and
special education: EBD and LD. Classes primarily meet weekday evenings at Bethel Lutheran Church
in Rochester. Beginning Summer 2012, the Performance Assessment degree completion option is
offered at the Rochester campus.
Elementary education
The K-6 elementary education license allows students to teach in grade K–6. Augsburg College offers
this license at the graduate level to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet
admissions requirements. Courses for this license are available in Rochester.
Special education
The K–12 Emotional Behavioral Disorder/Learning Disability program is designed for students
currently working with or planning to work with EBD and LD students. The program leads to
Minnesota teaching licensure in special education with a specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities
and/or learning disabilities. All courses for these licenses are available in Rochester.
Graduate Degree Completion Course Descriptions
EDC 570 Teacher Leadership
This course will explore generative questions about leadership, change, and our own paradigms,
visions, and values. Questions like the following are at the heart of this course: What does it mean to
you to be a teacher leader? What do teacher leaders do? How does one become a teacher leader?
What are the ways in which teachers can take leadership? What are the skills and tools of teacher
leadership? How do we bring about change? Who am I as a leader?
EDC 585 Leadership Application Project (LAP)
The leadership application project is either a research-based study or a curriculum-based project that
links issues of leadership and education with the degree candidate’s personal interests. The character
of the project will vary with the nature of the investigation, but will always be application oriented. The
central component of the LAP is the demonstration of leadership ability through a concrete project
appropriate to the candidate’s workplace or place of service. P/N grading.
EDC 592 Action Research 1
This course will introduce students to action research, a form of research that simultaneously
contributes to the practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of social science. It requires
active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. Action research is used in real situations, and is aimed
at solving real problems. The goal of action research is to gain better knowledge of one’s practice
while improving the situation in which the practice is conducted. This is the first of a two-trimester
course.
EDC 593 Action Research 2
The second term of this course involves intensive data analysis, writing, and sharing of the degree
candidate’s research. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. The trimester will
culminate with a symposium in which student work will be presented in a public forum. P/N grading.
EDC 594 Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership
This performance assessment course will require the students to integrate their knowledge about
leadership, their sense of themselves as education leaders, and their understanding of a specific
teaching/learning problem into a solution to the problem and a process for change. P/N grading.
ML 514 Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and ideas as they relate to leadership theories
and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. EDC 514/ML 514 Research
Methods–Education focus will place more emphasis on reviewing existing literature and less
emphasis on designing an independent research proposal.
MAL Elective Courses
At least one elective must be taken from the Master of Arts in Leadership courses. The following are
recommended, but others may also be used. Course descriptions can be found in the MAL portion of
the graduate catalog.
ML 510
ML 511
ML 520
ML 530
ML 531
ML 545
ML 550
ML 560
ML 565
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
Ethics in Communication
The Dynamics of Change
Decision Making and Leadership
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Women and Leadership
ML 599
Special Topics (as appropriate)
Admission to MAE
Admission Requirements
Students admitted into the MAE licensure and degree programs must have:
• bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (required for full admission for the graduate
licensure option and degree program). Students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5–
2.99 may be admitted conditionally into the graduate licensure program. To be admitted to the
MAE degree completion program, these students must have a 3.0 or better Augsburg GPA.
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Augsburg Office of Admissions:
• Completed application form— http://www.augsburg.edu/admissions/mae/admissions/
• $35 non-refundable application fee
• Personal summary outlining your tentative educational objectives and reasons for wanting to
attend Augsburg
• Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions (including
colleges, universities, vocational/technical schools, and PSEO institutions) sent directly to the
admissions office.
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the
additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students.
Transfer Policy
Acceptance of previous education coursework completed at institutions other than Augsburg College
is limited. Most courses that have not been completed in the last seven years are considered to be too
old to transfer and need to be completed as part of one’s program at Augsburg. EDC 310/533
Learning and Development, EDC 220 Education Technology, and ESE 3XX K–12/5–12 Special
Methods in Content Area are courses which may have a shorter acceptance time frame. Additional
information on the transfer policy is available through the Education Department.
Credit Evaluation: An official transfer credit evaluation of previous academic work will be completed
as part of the admissions process. Education coursework is evaluated by the Education Department.
For secondary licenses, content area coursework is evaluated by the content area department. This
process is initiated as part of the admissions process. Generally, the requirement is that two or more
classes in the content area must be taken at Augsburg, even with an undergraduate major in the field.
In all cases, previous undergraduate courses must have received a grade of C or better to be eligible
for transfer. Previous graduate coursework must have received a grade of B or better to be
considered. Content area departments determine when courses are too old to be counted towards
licensure.
Acceptance into the MAE Program
Application files are reviewed by the MAE director. Applicants are notified by the admissions office of
the admission decision, usually within one to two weeks after the application file is complete.
Applicants whose cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 2.5 will not be admitted into the MAE
program; however, these applicants can be reconsidered when additional undergraduate coursework
raises the cumulative GPA to 2.5 or above. An exception to this occurs when the applicant has
completed an advanced degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Under these circumstances,
the applicant can be considered for full admission into the MAE degree and licensure programs.
Advising and Registration
Admitted students are able to participate in academic advising and the registration process. Typically,
first-term registration occurs with intake advising. After the first term, students generally are able to
register online through Records and Registration. All students are assigned an Education Department
adviser early in the first trimester of courses.
Academic Policies
Application to the Education Department
Once accepted to the College and the MAE program, students may take designated courses in
education and content areas. Students initially admitted at the graduate level may register for courses
at the graduate level. Prior to taking EDC 310/533 and above, students must be admitted to the
Education Department. This admissions process is outlined in the EDC 200/522: Orientation to
Education and in admissions handbooks, which are available through the Education Department.
Academic Achievement
Conditionally-admitted MAE students are expected to achieve a 3.0 or better GPA in a minimum of
2.0 courses. Conditionally-admitted students whose GPA remains between 2.5 and 2.99 are able to
complete the license but are not eligible for the degree.
Fully-admitted MAE students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in both
license and degree completion.
In all cases, a cumulative GPA on the Augsburg graduate transcript must be at 3.0 or better to be
admitted to the degree completion component of the MAE degree. Students who are ready to begin
the degree completion component must file an Intent to Complete form (available through the MAE
coordinator) at which point a transcript review is completed to confirm the 3.0 or better GPA and to
determine the completed courses that apply to the degree and the courses that remain.
Minimum Grade Policy
Students who fail to maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in a given term are notified that they must raise
their GPA to the required level. Students who receive below a 2.0 in any undergraduate course or 2.5
in any graduate course required for licensure are expected to repeat the course as soon as possible
and raise the grade to the appropriate level.
Dismissal from Licensure and Degree Program
Students may be dismissed from the licensure program prior to student teaching for failure to maintain
appropriate academic and teaching-based performance standards, for gross violation of College
policy, and/or for conduct in violation of professional ethics. Dismissal occurs within the context of
established department procedures described in the Education Department Handbook available
through the Education Department. Students have the right to appeal dismissal from the licensure
program on the grounds of procedural error, using the College’s program dismissal appeals process.
Information about the program dismissal appeals process is available in the Augsburg Student Guide.
Students may be dismissed from the MAE degree program for failure to maintain an appropriate GPA.
Students have the right to use the College’s academic grievance procedure as they feel necessary.
The full academic grievance policy is available in the Augsburg Student Guide.
Fieldwork Requirements
Fieldwork experiences are tied to several licensure courses. In most cases, these experiences are
conducted within a service-learning framework, providing service to the school and classroom while
also providing students opportunities for focused reflection linked back to course objectives. In
general, students should plan for a minimum of 20 hours field experience per term. When multiple
courses with field experience are taken in the same term, the requirements expand accordingly.
Students in field experiences are evaluated by their host K-12 teachers on the basis of criteria drawn
from the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice. Evaluations are kept in the students’ Education
Department files and used in decisions regarding progress through the program and student teaching.
A full description of field experience requirements are available in the Education Department
Handbook.
Readmission and Withdrawal
Students in good standing who fail to register for courses for three terms are withdrawn from the MAE
program. To be readmitted to the College and the MAE program, students file a Readmission form
through the registrar’s office.
Program Costs
In addition to tuition, students in this program can expect to pay a data maintenance fee upon
admission to the department, as well as liability insurance at the student rate during student teaching
and the cost of a background check for licensure and, possibly, field experience. In addition, optional
international travel courses have associated costs above and beyond the charge for tuition.
MAE/Full-time Education Department
Full Time Faculty
Elizabeth M. Ankeny, Associate Professor of Education. BA, Augustana College; MAT, Morningside
College; PhD, Colorado State University.
Christopher R. Brown, Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison; Instructor of Education.
BS, Bemidji State University; MEd, University of Sydney, Australia.
Joseph A. Erickson, Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, LutherNorthwestern Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine Gregoire, Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Dennis Greseth, Instructor of Education. BA, MS, Winona State University.
Ann Grugel, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD,University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Gretchen Irvine, Assistant Professor of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa; MS, University of
Wisconsin-River Falls; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Anne Kaufman, Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Audrey Lensmeier, Assistant Professor of Education. BA Indiana University; MAT National Louis
University; PhD University of Minnesota.
Gregory Krueger, Instructor of Education. BA, Southwest Minnesota State University; MA, Hamline
University.
Susan O’Connor, Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MS, PhD,
Syracuse University.
Vicki L. Olson, Professor of Education and Director of the MAE Program. BS, MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Donna Patterson, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Ronald Petrich, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of
Minnesota.
Barbara Short, Associate Professor of Education. BA Augustana College; MS Illinois State
University; EdD Illinois State University.
Christopher Smith, Assistant Professor of Education. BS Purdue University; MS Purdue University;
PhD University of Minnesota.
Diane C.Vodicka, Assistant Professor of Education. BEd, North Park College; MEd, Georgia
Southwestern College.
Dana L.Wagner, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St. Olaf College; MEd, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Barbara West, Instructor of Education, Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement/Licensing. BS, St.
Cloud State University; MS, Syracuse University.
Master of Arts in Leadership
MAL Mission
The primary purpose of the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program is to develop leaders for
organizations, the community, and society. Most organizations seek leaders who possess the
following qualities: an ethically and morally responsible vision, an understanding of how change
occurs and how it can be managed, sensitivity to the complex problems of organizations, and an
ability to find solutions consistent with their mission, cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs
of a diverse population, and the ability to inspire and motivate people to work toward a common goal.
The Augsburg leadership development model provides a framework through which the program
recruits its students and develops their skills.
Program Overview
The study of leadership is central to Augsburg College. The College mission statement says,
“Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical
thinkers, and responsible leaders.” The Master of Arts in Leadership is quintessentially Augsburg.
The integrated liberal arts perspective on leadership education is what we think of as the “Augsburg
difference.”
MAL is the core program of Augsburg’s Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). Developed and
launched in 1987, MAL is celebrating its 25th year in 2012-2013. It is Augsburg’s oldest graduate
degree and one of the oldest leadership graduate degrees in the United States. The program
responds to the leadership development needs of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. MAL
has a deep theoretical base in leadership studies, yet also offers its students practical approaches to
leadership that can be applied in the workplace and society.
Plan of Study
Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the
assumption that the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated
individuals seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most
courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue.
The program features classes taught by faculty from multiple disciplines and offers a choice of two
formats to allow students to choose the option that works best for them. Both formats offer a
combination of classroom and online learning styles in different proportions. The classic classroom
format emphasizes face-to-face instruction augmented by online work. The integrated hybrid
format combines online and intensive learning experiences with occasional sessions in a traditional
classroom setting.
Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners. This community
is enriched by the students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community
interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs, and
Christensen Center. The Center for Leadership Studies also offers special colloquia and seminars
each year to supplement and complement the coursework of the master’s program.
Leadership Development Model—Augsburg College
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that
• inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources,
• promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and
• works toward progress for the individual and the organization.
To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a
sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are
abilities and awareness, outlined in the Leadership Development Model, which serve as specific
outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg’s model of leadership development is designed to assess,
promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
Two Convenient Formats: Classic Classroom and Integrated Hybrid
Cohort
Classic Classroom Format
An emphasis on face-to-face learning
Overview
For more than 25 years, our classic classroom format has featured a flexible choice model that allows
students to select courses and a completion option that focus on individual goals, interests, and
learning style. Students can also determine the pace at which they move through the program. This
format offers numerous electives and allows for individualized studies. Courses are organized as
seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. Some online work is incorporated into this
format.
Schedule
During the academic year, classes usually meet every other Saturday morning or afternoon for four
hours. Seven Saturday sessions are included in one trimester. Some select classes meet on Monday
evenings. Students can take a combination of Saturday and Monday courses. Following this model,
students can complete six courses during the academic year and a seventh during a summer session.
A sample class schedule in the classic classroom format:
Period I
Saturday
8 a.m. to noon
Period II
Saturday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Period III
Monday
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I, Period II, or Period III, an average of two
meetings a month. A few courses are taught on an immersion model, which features fewer but longer
sessions.
Augsburg College has a summer session. The MAL program usually offers several classes during the
summer; the courses are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two nights a week, except for
special immersion courses.
Curriculum
Four core courses:
Visions of Leadership
Research Methods
Two courses related to the final project
Seven electives, selected from more than 20 offerings
Final Project Options for the Classic Classroom Format
For non-cohort students there are three ways to complete the final project option in the MAL degree
(Plans A, B, and C). All final projects are taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option (Plan A), students complete 11
courses, including a thesis or a major leadership application project. In the Non-Thesis Option (Plan
B), students must complete 11 courses, two major papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete 11 courses, including the comprehensive
exam seminar.
Plan A: Thesis/LAP Option
Students who select the thesis/LAP option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of
some aspect of leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study gives the
student an opportunity to “tie together” what has been learned from the study of leadership and
course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their
underlying orientation. A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership application
project is based on a practical issue. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative,
the student must register for ML 592 and 593.
For more information regarding the thesis/LAP option, refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project
Guidelines booklet. Students are given a continuation period of up to 15 terms to complete the project.
During the continuation period, a campus access fee of $35 per term is charged. Refer to Augsburg’s
continuation policy in the Academic Programs and Policies section.
Plan B: Non-Thesis Option
One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers. The first of these
papers will be written in conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written while enrolled in
ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project. The independent research projects approved each year will
be presented in an annual colloquium.
For more information regarding the non-thesis option, refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project
Guidelines booklet. Students are given a continuation period of up to 15 terms to complete the project.
During the continuation period, a campus access fee of $35 per term is charged. Refer to Augsburg’s
continuation policy in the Academic Programs and Policies section.
Plan C: Comprehensive Exam Seminar
The third completion option involves one paper written in conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a
comprehensive exam seminar (ML 589). This course must be taken as the last course in the program.
This course is taken on a pass/fail basis, and when the course and the oral, written, and take-home
examinations are successfully completed, the program requirements are satisfied.
Core courses for the thesis/LAP option (Plan A):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation I
ML 593
Thesis/LAP Consultation II
Core courses for non-thesis option (Plan B):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
ML 580
ML 597
Research Methods
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership
Non-Thesis Independent Project
Core courses for the comprehensive exam seminar (Plan C):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 589
Comprehensive Exam Seminar
Core courses for the cohort final project program
Elective courses for ALL Classic Classroom options
(at least 7.0 course credits)
The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list. All
courses are 1.0 course credit (4 semester credits):
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 513
Creating a Compelling Literature Review
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML 535
Organization Theory and Leadership
ML 536
Facilitating Organizational Change
ML 538
Communication Skills for Leadership
ML 539
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
ML 548
Coaching and Consulting
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 553
Design and Leadership
ML 557
Language of Leadership
ML 558
Leadership and Science
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
ML 562
Global Multiculturalism, World Religions, and Leadership
ML 563
Leadership in a Global Society
ML 565
Women and Leadership
ML 568
The Global Business Environment
ML 570
Negotiation
ML 574
Strategic Leadership
ML 577
Universal Responsibility and Leadership: A Nicaraguan Experience
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (elective for Plan A)
ML 598
Independent Study (special permission required)
ML 599
Topics: special courses offered only once or twice
Integrated Hybrid Cohort Format
A combination of online, classroom, and experiential learning
Overview
The integrated hybrid model is completed in two years with a combination of intensive face-to-face
sessions and online coursework. Students complete the program with a cohort of peers representing
many different perspectives. Students learn from each other and build relationships that will provide
support throughout the program and a valuable network for the future.
Schedule
After starting with a five-day summer experience, classes meet on a trimester schedule September
through mid-June (fall, winter, and spring trimesters). Coursework will be online and supported by
three on-campus class sessions per term.
Curriculum
ML 510
ML 512
ML 514
ML 520
ML 523
ML 553
ML 563
ML 574
ML 580
ML 588
ML 599
Visions of Leadership
Responsible Leadership for the 21st Century (Intensive)
Research Methods
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
Leading Authentically
Design and Leadership
Leadership in a Global Society
Strategic Leadership
Colloquium of Contemporary Theories of Leadership
Final Action Research Project
Mid-point Augsburg Signature Experience (Intensive)
Core courses for the Integrated Hybrid Cohort format
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 588
Final Project Seminar: Action Research
In addition, a sequenced list of electives is prepared for each cohort. In the cohort program, students
complete 11 courses, including an action research final project seminar (Plan D).
Final Project for the Integrated Hybrid Cohort Format: Plan D
The Integrated Hybrid Cohort format includes a final seminar in which each student prepares an
action research project during the course of one trimester (Plan D). For Classic Classroom students
there are three ways to complete the final project option in the MAL degree: Plan A, B, or C ( See
section above, Final Project Options for the Classic Classroom Format.) Plan D is comparable to Plan
B and requires both ML 514 Research Methods and ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership as prerequisites to ML 588 Final Project Seminar: Action Research. ML 588 is taken on a
Pass/No Pass basis.
Course Descriptions for Both MAL Formats
Each course normally includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the
designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners.
Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group
activity. These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are
encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as
integrated. The program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex, and that
dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities.
ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for
the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and
perspectives.
ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary
organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for
solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative worldview.
ML 512 Responsible Leadership for the 21st Century
The Augsburg mission statement sets forth the goal of educating students to be responsible leaders.
By examining current social issues and through immersion in Augsburg's Cedar-Riverside
neighborhood, this course will explore qualities of responsible leadership. The other three pillars of the
Augsburg mission will serve as a framework as we explore how critical thinking, informed citizenship
and thoughtful stewardship shape a responsible leader. This course also seeks to build a learning
community and orient students to ideas and theories that will allow them to function effectively as a
cohort throughout the MAL program. The course is structured as a five-day intensive experience.
ML 513 Creating a Compelling Literature Review
As leadership scholars and practitioners, our work should be evidence-based. The purpose of this
course is to explore the published literature to determine what credible evidence tells us about
effective leadership practices. Students will learn how to read research critically, analyze and develop
arguments, and recommend best practices.
ML 514 Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and ideas as they relate to leadership theories
and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to
professional life; factors that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the
effect of personal values on learning and leadership strategies.
ML 523 Leading Authentically
What does it mean to lead authentically? How can you best align your strengths with the organization
in which you lead? This course will build on the work done in ML 520 to help students identify their
strengths, develop self-awareness, and articulate their life purpose. By looking at different theories of
leadership and various perspectives on organizational development, students will be able to
purposefully create a leadership style and plan that honors their authentic selves.
ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life.
This course explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety
of sources and perspectives.
ML 530 Ethics in Communication
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical
perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and
abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes
sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings.
ML 531 The Dynamics of Change
Effective leadership, by definition, involves social and organizational change. Beginning at the macro
level of analysis and ultimately focusing on leading and responding to change in organizational
settings, this course examines the paradigms, theories and practices that support successful
leadership for change. Collaborative presentations provide an opportunity to apply course ideas to
historical and contemporary issues.
ML 535 Organization Theory and Leadership
In-depth exploration of organization theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is
designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a
responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures.
ML 536 Facilitating Organizational Change
This course will explore the impact of change on organizations, teams, and individuals. It will prepare
current and future leaders to effectively lead change efforts in their organizations. This leadership
development will be accomplished through the study of several change management theories and
frameworks. Moreover, application and evaluation of change management theories will be
emphasized. This course will further differentiate change and transition and further highlight strategies
to help leaders coach individuals through difficult change events. Furthermore, this course will discuss
organizational changes related to structure, strategy, technology, teams, and individuals.
ML 538 Communication Skills for Leadership
The course is designed to provide background in rhetoric as well as practice in speaking, writing, and
presentation skills. A substantial performance component is included; evaluation of student work is
based on mastery and performance of these skills. Students will perform communicative tasks in a
variety of genres and evaluate their own performances and those of class members.
ML 539 Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
Understanding through reading, reflecting, and dialogue of the functions of communication in
organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the social contract
between the individual and the organization in a changing world. Supplementary reading packet, open
dialogue, and individual projects.
ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special
focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are
interdisciplinary and relevant to business and nonprofit organizations as well as to politics.
ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership
Review of the decision-making process—the setting, goals, and contingencies—as it affects leaders
and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and
their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present—their
intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations, and justification.
ML 548 Coaching and Consulting
The purpose of this course is to develop influence skills through the exploration and application of
consulting and coaching practices. To fulfill that purpose participants will read the work of master
consultants and coaches, develop a toolkit, practice consulting as both a consultant and a client, and
reflect on these experiences to develop their own purpose, principles, and practices for influencing
others.
ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how
communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students
examine how they can engage and manage these processes in their organizations.
ML 553 Design and Leadership
“Design thinking” has transcended the world of engineering and architecture and is now a mainstream
concern for most industries. This course explores the impact of “design thinking” on leadership,
especially in the business world.
ML 557 Language of Leadership
Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to
make judgments about rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of language as an
organizing principle for social interaction; speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives;
the creation and manipulation of style; the development of persuasive appeals; the protection of
“face;” and strategies for maintaining personal relationships across hierarchical levels in
organizations.
ML 558 Leadership and Science
Explores the common methods of science and the issues that science has encountered which affect
the uses of science by leaders in the public and private sectors. Case studies include global warming
and politics, psychology, and medicine.
ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in culturally diverse contexts within the US.
Goals include improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity, appreciation for the
complexity of the racial and ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups.
ML 562 Global Multiculturalism, World Religions, and Leadership
In the global meeting of cultures, religion is a vital factor. This course examines the nature of religion
as an essential feature of the cultures of the US. (Christianity), the Middle East (Islam), India
(Hinduism), China (Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism), and Japan (Shinto, Buddhism). Special
emphasis is put on leadership and religion in all these cultures.
ML 563 Leadership in a Global Society
This class focuses on enhancing global leadership competencies, beginning with core concepts and
personal assessments and concluding with a global leadership development project where learners
demonstrate their ability to take theory to practice. Course activities include personal assessments, a
critical review paper, a literature review, and a final project proposal paper in which all the elements
come together.
ML 565 Women and Leadership
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and
social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of
alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present.
The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants.
ML 570 Negotiation
An exploration of theories, strategies, and techniques of negotiation; overview of concepts and skills
involved in negotiation as well as the context in which negotiation occurs. A special emphasis on the
collective bargaining model with survey of examples of other types of negotiation.
ML 574 Strategic Leadership
The course develops students’ ability to think strategically and lead organizations through planning
and implementation. Application of models and concepts to examples and cases from real-life
practice. Case studies, exercises, and readings cover practices in for-profit and nonprofit
organizations.
ML 577 Universal Responsibility and Leadership: A Nicaraguan Experience
The exploration of universal responsibility, conceptually and experientially. Course consists of a
seminar in Minneapolis and one or two weeks in Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan portion includes
meetings with leaders, a homestay in the two-week option, and visits to multiple sites and
organizations. Topics such as Nicaraguan history, politics, indigenous cultures, poverty, health care,
literacy, the arts, business foreign investment, and relations with the US government and nonprofit
organizations are explored. Special fees apply.
ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership
Selected contemporary theories of leadership plus a case study on a prominent leader. Emphasis on
critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. (Prereq.: at least one-year coursework in MAL and ML
510) Required for Plans B, C, and D.
ML 588 Final Project Seminar: Action Research (Plan D)
In this course students who are pursuing the cohort program will have the opportunity to write their
final project doing action research on their own organization. This course will span one trimester.
ML 589 Comprehensive Exam Seminar
This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in leadership. Students prepare for the
examination series—oral, written, and take-home—through discussion, readings, and critical analysis
in the seminar. It must be the final course taken in the program; no other course may be taken at the
same time.
ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I
Independent research project supervised by an academic adviser.
ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II
Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser.
ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project
Major written project in an area of the student’s choice, to be completed in consultation with an
adviser and a reader. The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements
for the non-thesis option.
ML 598 Independent Study
Provides directed independent study in an area of the student’s choice. Open to students who have
completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for
Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. Proposals must be approved by
the MAL program director prior to registration for the course. Students may not take more than one
independent study course.
ML 599 Special Topics
Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course
offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration.
Special Programs
Post-Master’s Certificate in Leadership Studies
Graduate students who already possess a master’s degree in any area (including leadership) may
wish to pursue the certificate program. A certificate is awarded after completion of five Augsburg MAL
courses in leadership (which were not previously applied to any other degree). The student may
choose any five MAL courses or may wish to focus on a specific area, such as ethics and leadership,
global leadership, organizational leadership, communications, leadership development, or the liberal
arts. This option is attractive for people who want to continue their professional studies but not
necessarily undertake a full degree program. The normal application process is used for students who
wish to pursue the post-master’s certificate.
Joint BA in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program designed
for students who wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s degree. By the end of the
fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in accounting
and an MA in leadership and will have fulfilled the 150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA
certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on a weekend schedule or Monday
evening. Refer to the MAL program catalog supplement for the list of courses each year and to the
accounting program coordinator for a detailed academic plan. It is recommended that students meet
with an accounting adviser to create an effective plan for successful completion of the five-year
program.
General Requirements for the Accounting/MAL Program
Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree must apply for admission to the MAL
program at the end of their junior year. The application process includes submission of:
• completed application form
• three letters of recommendation (two from professors and one from an employer)
• personal statement
• example of their writing in an academic paper
• GPA of at least 3.30
• Interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the accounting program. Students must complete
at least one year of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time they graduate
from the MAL program. Program coordinator: Professor Stu Stoller.
Admission to MAL
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the program must have:
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited, four-year college or university
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A = 4.0) and a
minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited
college or university. Should an applicant not meet the minimum admission requirements, a
conditional admission may be possible as decided on a case-by-case basis.
• Applicants to the program must have two years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more
organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential.
• Applicants holding a master’s or other advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities
are admissible.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions
Committee. Admission is handled on a “rolling” basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the
fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of
each applicant’s:
• Previous college record
• Letters of recommendation
• Experience and organizational background
• Written statement
•
Interview, if requested
Application Checklist
The following materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions:
• Completed application form
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 1–3 page statement relating the applicant’s career and life goals to leadership aspirations
• Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership
potential
• Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the
applicant’s work style and leadership potential
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any
degree(s) conferred
• Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s)
conferred, if any.
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff
members.
For further information, contact: Office of Admissions, 612-330-1101, gradinfo@augsburg.edu or
www.augsburg.edu/grad
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the
additional requirements outline in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions
section.
Academic Policies
Equivalencies
Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is
equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits.
Academic Evaluation
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this
catalog as being graded on P/N basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at
least a grade of 3.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree.
No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades
earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. Any course with a grade of 2.0 or
lower will be transcribed as 0.0 academic credit.
In order to graduate a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. All required courses and
the final projects must be successfully completed. A student registered for the final projects (ML 588,
ML 589, ML 592, ML 593, or ML 597) may be permitted to participate in Commencement but will not
receive a diploma until all courses and projects are successfully completed.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average,
the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average
must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of
N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAL Advisory Committee before
being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that
time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the
MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the MAL Advisory Committee for
behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of College policy (as published in the
Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed.
MAL Program Enrollment Policy
Students normally take either one or two courses per trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester
enables a student to complete the coursework in the program within two years.
Students who are away from classes for one year or longer must complete an Application for
Readmission and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. Students who have been out of the program
for three to five years must take one additional course to refresh their understanding of the field.
Students who have been out of the program for five years or longer must take two additional courses
to refresh their understanding of the field of leadership studies.
Accreditation and Affiliation
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools.
For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditation, approvals, and memberships, in the About Augsburg
College section.
MAL Faculty
Andrew Aoki, Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Oregon; MA, PhD, University of
Wisconsin.
John Benson, Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological
Seminary; MA, PhD, Columbia University.
Thomas Berkas, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BCE, University of Minnesota, PhD University of
Minnesota.
Larry Bourgerie, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS, BA, MA, University of Minnesota. Senior Vice
President Human Resources, TrueStone Financial.
Larry Crockett, Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther
Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota; Priest, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson, Professor of Education. BA, MA, University of St. Thomas; MA, Luther
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Stephen K. Erickson, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, Augsburg College; JD, University of
Minnesota. Vice President and Advanced Practitioner, Erickson Mediation Institute, Mpls.
John A. Furia, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Rhode Island College; MPA,
University of Rhode Island.
Garry Hesser, Martin Olav Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning. BA, Phillips University; MDiv,
Union Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame.
Lucinda Hruska-Claeys, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS, University of Minnesota; MA,
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; JD, University of Minnesota; MAL, Augsburg College. Vice
President and Special Accounts Consultant, Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Steven Jeddeloh, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS, Mankato State University; MED in Education
and MED in Training and Organization Development, University of Minnesota; MA, PhD, Fielding
Graduate University. President of Leadership Resources Consulting.
David Lapakko, Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies and Director of the Center for
Teaching and Learning. BS, Iowa State University; MS, Illinois State University; EdD, West Virginia
University.
William Lashbrook, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, MA, University of Kansas; PhD, Michigan
State University. Senior Research Associate, Strategy Implementation Associates.
Karen J. Lokkesmoe, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MPA, PhD, University
of Minnesota. President, Lokkesmoe Consulting, LLC.
Steven Manderscheid, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS,
University of Minnesota; EdD, University of St. Thomas. Chair, Department of Organizational
Management, Concordia University.
Marilyn S. McKnight Erickson, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, St.
Mary's University; President and Advanced Practitioner, Erickson Mediation Institute, Mpls.
Thomas Morgan, Professor of Business Administration and Executive Director, Augsburg Center for
Faith and Learning. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS, University of Oregon; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan, Professor Emerita of Political Science and Leadership Studies, former Director of
the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL Program (1993-2011). BA, University of
Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana University.
Diane Pike, Professor of Sociology. AB, Connecticut College; PhD, Yale University.
John S. Schmit, Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New Orleans;
PhD, The University of Texas-Austin.
Kathryn Swanson, Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Alan Tuchtenhagen, Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL Program. BS,
Westmar College; MA, University of Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
Joseph Volker, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, University of California-Irvine; MA, PhD,
University of Minnesota. Vice President and Practice Area Leader, MDA Leadership Consulting Inc.
Staff
Patty Park, MA, Program Coordinator
Master of Arts in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Welcome to graduate nursing education at Augsburg. We are eager to offer discerning nurse
professionals rich educational opportunities, engaging practicum experiences, and a wealth of
transcultural nursing knowledge that will enhance your practice and advance your careers.
The increasing diversity of our population challenges nurses to respond with creativity and
competence in a variety of contexts. The Master of Arts in Nursing program prepares nurses for
leadership across care systems, population groups, cultures, and care settings, with particular
emphasis on addressing global and local health inequities. Students choose between transcultural
nursing in community or transformational nursing leadership tracks of study.
The new post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses for innovative
practice that builds upon a transcultural foundation and embraces community health and holistic
nursing. The advanced practice focus is on health and collective life lived in relationship. Thus our
curriculum emphasizes advanced nursing roles that maximize health of communities and change the
paradigm from one that focuses on disease and illness to one that focuses on prevention and
wellness.
In all our programs, our students are our greatest asset. They come from all parts of the world to
continue their education in transcultural nursing. Classes are therefore a dynamic mix of cultures,
spiritual traditions, and lifeways. The Augsburg College mission focuses our curriculum and unites us
in ongoing efforts to become better informed citizens, more thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and
responsible leaders.
Classes are offered on the Augsburg campus in Minneapolis and at Bethel Lutheran Church in
downtown Rochester, Minn. Video conferencing is used for most classes and allows for real-time
connections between students at the two sites. Program faculty and staff are available at both sites
and eager to assist students in whatever ways we can.
Cheryl J. Leuning
Chair, Department of Nursing
Director, Master of Arts in Nursing Program
and Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Arts in Nursing Mission
Within the framework of a Christian liberal arts education, the Master of Arts in Nursing program is
designed to prepare nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural practice across care
settings, with particular emphasis on addressing health inequities.
Curriculum
Transcultural Nursing in Community
The Transcultural Nursing in Community track in the Master of Arts in Nursing program was designed
to prepare nurses for advanced population-focused practice in culturally diverse communities. The
curriculum is grounded in nursing science, public health principles, theory-guided practice, and
transcultural care. The program of study focuses on reaching populations that are underserved by
traditional care systems and who exist outside of the social mainstream. As such, the program
provides rich alternative teaching and learning opportunities for graduate students locally and
internationally. Upon graduation from the program, nurses completing this track are eligible to apply
for certification in Advanced Transcultural Nursing through the International Transcultural Nursing
Society. Also, graduates completing this track will be eligible to apply to the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC) for certification as an Advanced Public Health Nurse (APHN-BC).
Ten courses plus a transcultural field project course are required. Three courses in the advanced
nursing core, which all master’s students must take; five courses from the Transcultural Nursing in
Community track; and two electives make up the coursework for the program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice (36 practice hours)
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing (36 practice hours)
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar (36 practice hours)
Transcultural Nursing in Community track (five courses)
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care (36 practice hours)
NUR 503
Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life Cycle (36 practice hours)
NUR 541
The Politics of Health Care (72 practice hours)
Plus, two of the following courses: *
NUR 510
Advanced Community Health Nursing I: Health As Membership; Living in Community
(36 practice hours)
NUR 511
Advanced Community Health Nursing II: Emerging Models of Care in Diverse
Communities (72 practice hours)
or
NUR 530
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation**
NUR 532
Transcultural Healing Practices**
Electives—two graduate elective courses from Nursing, MAL, or another graduate program.
*Students seeking certification as an Advanced Public Health Nurse from the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC) must complete 500 hours of clinical practicum work and select NUR 510
and NUR 511; students seeking certification from the International Transcultural Nursing Society may
select NUR 530 and NUR 532. Clinical practicum hours are integrated into several courses in the
curriculum.
**Course has 0 practice hours.
Graduate Project—students are required to complete a graduate project, which is equivalent to
one course.
NUR 525
Graduate Field Project (144 practice hours)
Transformational Leadership and Management
The Transformational Leadership and Management track unites the liberal arts with nursing science
and practice. This track is designed to develop nurse leaders who are analytical, articulate, and
constructively critical and who will be able to cope with high-level health care delivery issues.
Curricular emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration across care settings. Participation in nursing
leadership practica and classroom dialogue provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge
and gain experience partnering with diverse care providers, populations, and communities to address
health inequities in creative and relevant ways. Specialty electives build on students’ competencies
and goals. Courses are offered by the Department of Nursing faculty as well as faculty teaching in the
Master of Arts in Leadership and Master of Business Administration programs.
Students take a total of 10 courses, plus a transformational leadership project course. Three courses
in the advanced nursing core, which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, four courses in
the Transformational Leadership and Management track, and three elective courses make up the
coursework for the program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice (36 practice hours)
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing (36 practice hours)
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar (36 practice hours)
Transformational Nursing Leadership Track (four courses)*
NUR 501
Transcultural Care Systems (36 practice hours)
NUR 521
Transformational Nursing Leadership (72 practice hours)
BUS 520
Management of the Health Care Organization
ML 541
The Politics of Health Care (72 practice hours)
Electives—three graduate elective courses from Nursing, MAL, or another graduate program.
*Upon graduation from the program and completion of the Transformational
Leadership and Management track, students have the educational preparation to be
eligible to apply for certification in Advanced Nursing Administration from the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Graduate Project
Students will fulfill their Master of Arts in Nursing through a final project, which serves as the capstone
of the master’s program: a graduate field project or course.
In the three core courses students will develop a plan for their final field project, which will be
completed in NUR 525.
Practica
Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Students
who complete the Transcultural Nursing in Community track will have enough practice hours to be
eligible to apply to take the certification exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing through the
American Nurses Credentialing Center. Nursing practice with diverse populations will also provide
students with the experiences needed to apply to take the certification exam in Transcultural Nursing.
In the practica, all students practice primarily in nontraditional settings with persons underserved or
excluded from mainstream health care. Emphasis is on cultural diversity and health inequities across
health care settings. Students in the Transformational Leadership and Management track have
practice experience in several courses with preceptors in leadership positions in a variety of care
settings.
A unique opportunity offered for practica at Augsburg is provided by the Augsburg Central Nursing
Center. The Nursing Center provides services for persons struggling with poverty and homelessness
in the city of Minneapolis. People from diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded
in wide-ranging cultural contexts, provide many opportunities for students to explore advanced
nursing roles and new models and forms of practice.
Study Abroad and Off-Campus Opportunities
The Nursing Department works closely with cultural guides, nurse mentors, and Augsburg’s Center for
Global Education in developing study abroad opportunities. The following study abroad and away
opportunities offer four examples of existing practicum experiences.
Students may travel to Namibia in southwest Africa to spend two weeks exploring health and health
care challenges within a rapidly developing country. Practical experience with nurses in a variety of
care settings, meaningful dialogue with key resource persons, and critical reflection foster personal
and professional growth in this practicum.
Week-long immersion courses and practica are taught on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in
western South Dakota. These courses and experiences offer students the opportunity to live on the
reservation and participate with public health nurses providing health services. They also interact with
tribal leaders and experience cultural events relevant to the Lakota people of Pine Ridge.
Ten-day courses and practica are available in Mexico and Guatemala as well. Students explore the
relationships of indigenous and Western health care, the connection between social justice and
health, and interact with local indigenous healers.
Students may apply all these study abroad options to requirements in the Master of Arts in Nursing
program.
These practice experiences include fees for travel and education costs on-site in addition to course
tuition. Fees vary by practice site.
Course Descriptions
NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care
This course explores meanings and expressions of health, illness, caring, and healing transculturally.
Focus is on understanding and developing professional competence in caring for individuals, families,
groups, and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds. Culture is examined as a pervasive,
determining “blueprint” for thought and action throughout the human health experience. Patterns of
human interaction that foster health and quality of life are analyzed, and health destroying patterns of
interaction, e.g., stereotyping, discrimination, and marginalization, are examined and submitted to
moral and ethical reflection. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 501 Transcultural Care Systems
In this course, organizations are viewed as cultural systems that are complex and adaptive, where
continuous change and unpredictability rule the development and course of evolution. The importance
of relationships, the role of self-organization, the processes of emergence and co-evolution are
explored via readings and discussions. Attendance at a local, national, and/or international nursing
leadership conference is mandatory. Dialogue and networking with a variety of nursing leaders to
understand the context of transcultural health care organizations are expected.
NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life Cycle
The major curriculum concepts of individuals, health, nursing, and society are developed further in this
course as the function of individuals living in families and in communities is explored. Content about
systems, communication, small group, and nursing theories is applied to family constellation. The
influence of the multigenerational family is examined in terms of culture, belief system, roles, health
care patterns, values, and goals. Specific concepts related to values and culture are expanded and
applied to the more complex social structures of traditional and nontraditional families as they interact
in and with society. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
This course focuses on nursing science and nursing theory as foundational to advanced transcultural
nursing practice. Philosophical underpinnings of different theoretical and research traditions in nursing
are compared and related to the provision of culturally competent care in diverse communities.
Nursing science is emphasized as a process of theory advancement and as an accumulating body of
nursing knowledge. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 510 Advanced Community Health Nursing I: Health As Membership; Living in Community
This course focuses on persons, families, and groups living in relationship. Emphasis is on applying
the core functions of community/public health—assessment, policy development, and assurance.
Principles of epidemiology, population demographics, and culture care are integrated into communityfocused health care delivery models. Power structures within dominant social systems are analyzed
and critiqued with regard to resource access and distribution among underserved populations. (36
hours of practice experience)
NUR 511 Advanced Community Health Nursing II: Emerging Models of Care in Diverse
Communities
Emphasis is on the application of public/community health theory and research in providing health
care to populations and communities. Essential public health services are assessed for adequacy in
meeting community health needs and addressing transcultural health goals. The impact of diversity,
privilege, resource limits, and globalization add depth and reality to local and global community health
concerns, patterns of health, suffering, and health care provisioning. (Prereq.: NUR 510) (72 hours of
practice experience)
NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing
Through a combination of literature review, field experience, and class discussion, research methods
relevant to the exploration of culture and health will be examined. Class topics will include formulating
study questions to explore collective foundations of meaning and explanation in health and illness,
practice in data collection procedures of field research, and issues of interpretation and analysis in
qualitative research. (Prereq.: college-level statistics course) (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 521 Transformational Nursing Leadership
This course emphasizes transformational nursing leadership and management in partnership with
diverse groups. Transcultural competence is lifted up as significant to the evolving leadership and
planning skills needed in emerging care systems. Opportunities for students to engage in designing
relevant models of care delivery are woven into clinical practica. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
The conceptualization, investigation, and application of nursing knowledge will be critiqued with
particular focus on its contribution to developing practice in transcultural community health care.
Through reflection and dialogue, which includes professional experience of practice contexts, as well
as theoretical and research literature, students will formulate a transcultural nursing model of care. (36
hours of practice experience)
NUR 525 Graduate Field Project
This course focuses on the application and integration of knowledge to a student-selected issue or
topic of concern relevant to transcultural nursing, community health nursing, and/or transformational
nursing leadership. This course focuses on a written report of the student’s project that has been
developed in the nursing core. Relevant coursework is integrated into the project and the final written
report. Plans for disseminating the report for public and professional use are encouraged. Students
will defend the project to their graduate committee (major faculty adviser and two readers) and invited
guests at the time of completion. (144 hours of practice experience)
NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation
In this course, the student will explore ritual and ceremony from a transcultural perspective. Attention
will be focused on rituals and ceremonies in specific cultures and religions, and in the modern
American medical system that sustains its own rituals. In some cultures, formal or informal religious
practices may be integral to the ritual of ceremony and healing. In modern American culture, the
perceived division between the mind, body, and spirit has led to ritual and ceremony being considered
adjunctive to the scientific approach ritual and ceremony into their lives and health care practices.
Students will also discuss the meaning of ritual and ceremony to their own lives and professional
practice.
NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices
This course will introduce students to complementary healing practices including the historical and
cultural contexts in which they developed. Students will discuss the philosophical underpinnings of
therapeutic systems and paradigms of healing in selected complementary therapies: music therapy,
traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body healing, spiritual and faith practices, energy healing
practices, movement therapies, homeopathy, manual therapies, and nutrition and nutritional
supplements.
NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care
This course will explore how health and illness are related to inequities in society and dynamics of
power in systems of health care. The following issues will be examined in the course: How widening
gaps in the distribution of wealth diminish the health of all members of society; how social inequities
become medicalized as health disparities, how an emphasis on profit in health care affects the
distribution of healing resources in the population, and what strategies the poor and powerless employ
to gain access to health care resources. This course will include an optional study abroad experience
in Guatemala. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 562 Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
in Sub-Saharan Africa
This course explores the influence of cultural values and gender roles on the achievement of the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in sub-Saharan Africa. The social determinants of health and
illness—economic realities, education levels, governmental policies, access to technology, and the
competence of health care providers—are examined in relation to the unequal burdens of suffering
and disease evident in Africa. Leadership skills that promote MDG achievement in local, regional, and
national contexts are identified and applied through experiential practical learning activities.
NUR 599 Topics
Study of selected topics that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific
topics will be published prior to registration.
BUS 520 Management of the Health Care Organization
This course provides an overview of the key organizational and behavioral concepts that underlie
effective management practices in health care organizations. It addresses both the theory and
practice of effective management. The course will emphasize the importance of addressing the
expectations, needs, and performances of people in organizations, and recognizes the role of the
internal, external, and global cultures that impact organizational structure, behavior, and change.
ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global Community
At the end of the class, students will be better able to apply economic concepts to the health systems
of both the United States and other parts of the world. The focus will be on the public policy aspects of
the health care system, e.g., issues of access and cost.
Admission to MAN
Admission Requirements
Applicants into the Master of Arts in Nursing program must have:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university, or must
have an Associate of Science degree in nursing in addition to a non-nursing bachelor’s degree.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of A = 4.0) in all previous college coursework
• Experience as a registered nurse
• Current nursing license
• All required immunizations
• National Criminal Background check
A college-level statistics course is required for progression in the program, but is not necessary for
admission.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Graduate
Admissions Committee. Admissions are handled throughout the year, with students being admitted at
the beginning of the fall (September), winter (January), and spring (April) terms.
Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each
applicant:
• Previous college record and GPA
• Letters of recommendation
• Professional experience
• Written statement describing professional and educational goals
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Office of Admissions:
• Completed application form—www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing/
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 2-3 page typed statement describing the applicant’s professional and educational goals
• Three letters of recommendation—in English—addressing the applicant’s character and ability for
graduate study. (Two of these recommendations must be from professional colleagues.)
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Evidence of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training, professional
liability insurance, and required immunizations
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, listing all courses
taken and any degree(s) conferred.
An interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members may be requested.
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the
additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions
section.
Academic Policies
Evaluation Standards
Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Arts in Nursing program will be based on
number grades using a 4.0-point scale. See detailed information in the Academic Programs and
Policies section.
Attendance Policy
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one’s self, but to
one’s classmates and course instructor.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average,
the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average
must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of
2.0 or less in a course, the student must petition successfully to the faculty of the Master of Arts in
Nursing program before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow
would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of 2.0 or less is received, the student may be
dismissed from the program. Students may also be dismissed for behavior detrimental to the program,
such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur
only after established procedures were followed.
Credit for Prior Education
Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing faculty for approval of any variation in the
curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges
and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the Master of Arts in Nursing
program. No more than three courses will be accepted for transfer credit.
Credit and Contact Hours
Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits.
Classes are scheduled to meet the needs of working adults, combining in-class and web-based
components. Clinical practica opportunities are included in selected courses.
Last Day to Withdraw from Class
The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a “W” on their records is
available on the Grad/Weekend and Evening College calendar:
www.augsburg.edu/enroll/calenders/index.html.
Accreditation and Affiliations
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools. For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the
listing in the About Augsburg College section.
Department of Nursing Faculty
Magdeline Aagard, Associate Professor of Nursing. BA, Augustana College; MBA, EdD, University of
St. Thomas.
Pauline Abraham, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Winona State University; MA, Augsburg
College.
Marty Alemán, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of Minnesota; MA, Augsburg College.
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Minnesota State University; MA,
Augsburg College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Co-Coordinator of the Augsburg Central Nursing
Center (ACNC). BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor of Nursing, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate
Programs. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor of Nursing. ADN, Rochester State Junior College; BS, Augsburg
College; MA, Augsburg College.
Susan Nash, Associate Professor of Nursing. BSN, MSN, EdD, University of Minnesota.
Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of New Hampshire; RN, College of St.
Teresa; MA, St. Mary’s College Graduate Center; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of
Colorado.
Kathleen Welle, Instructor and Coordinator of the Augsburg Central Nursing Center, BS, MA,
Augsburg College.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares nurses to envision new models of advanced
practice in transcultural nursing, community/public health, and advanced holistic nursing. Emphasis is
placed on maximizing health within populations and communities through peaceful, collaborative
actions across care settings and cultures, focusing on eliminating health inequities locally and
globally. As a post-master’s program, the DNP builds upon the strengths of the Master of Arts in
Nursing (MAN) program and prepares nurses for advanced practice roles in Transcultural Nursing
(APTCN), Public Health Nursing (APPHN), and Holistic Nursing (AHN).
Program Goals
Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program will have advanced preparation to:
• Negotiate the complexity of multicultural care settings and care systems to eliminate health
inequities among populations and communities
• Challenge conventional knowledge about illness through an ecological approach to social
determinants of health
• Lead change through building coalitions with marginalized people that are based on mutuality and
common cause
Program Structure
The curriculum is structured as a full cohort model. One cohort a year will be admitted to begin in the
fall term. It is expected that most students will take courses on a part-time basis as one didactic
offering, one practicum, and one seminar each term. As a part-time student, completion of the
program is expected to be 32 months, including completion of the capstone project.
The curriculum for the DNP combines didactic, practicum, and seminar courses, with a capstone
project to complete the degree. As a practice doctorate, the emphasis is on building skill in knowledge
application among diverse cultural groups. The goal is to improve health and decrease inequities that
lead to unnecessary morbidity and mortality in communities.
Didactic
A total of seven didactic courses constitute the DNP core, with one additional elective course credit
required for completion of the didactic coursework. The didactic offerings carry 0.5 course credits
each (1.0 course credit equals 4.0 semester credit hours) and are taught as an immersion one day a
month with a half-day for seminar on the subsequent day.
Practica
Practica are organized to give flexibility and individual choice to students to support their increasing
independence and depth of practice experience at the doctoral level. Students select practicum
experiences that are either structured immersions in a variety of cultural contexts led by nursing
faculty or that are student initiated and individually directed experiences mentored by nursing faculty.
Practica course credits range from 0.25 (36 hours per 12-week term) to 1.0 (144 hours per 12-week
term). To achieve the DNP, students must complete a total of 1,000 practicum hours in their MA and
DNP programs. Students will be allowed to transfer up to 600 practicum hours from their master’s in
nursing into the Augsburg DNP. Assuming a 12-week semester, practicum hours are computed as
follows:
• (.25 course credits) 1 semester credit hour = 3 “clock” hours of practicum time per week x 12
weeks = 3 “clock” hours per week or 36 “clock” hours of practicum time per semester
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(.50 course credits) 2 semester credit hours = 6 “clock” hours of practicum time per week x 12
weeks = 72 “clock” hours of practicum time per semester
(.75 course credits) 3 semester credit hours = 9 “clock” hours of practicum time per week x 12
weeks = 108 “clock” hours of practicum time per semester
(1.00 course credits) 4 semester credit hours = 12 “clock” hours of practicum time per week x 12
weeks = 144 “clock” hours of practicum time per semester
Seminars
Seminars focus on integration of conceptual learning with field practice developing the student’s
particular practice interest. Students are required to participate in a doctoral seminar (.25 course
credits) every term—fall, winter, and spring—until completion of the DNP degree. Cohorts of students
who enter the DNP program together progress as a group in the seminars in which they enroll each
term. The final seminar culminates in the project presentation and completion of the requirements for
the DNP degree. Students will participate in a seminar (.25 course credits) every term until
completion.
Final DNP Capstone Project
Final DNP capstone projects must make a significant impact on nursing practice and health outcomes
of populations and communities, demonstrate an evidence-based contribution to existing nursing
knowledge, and be suitable for presentation or publication in a peer-reviewed venue. Through this
scholarly project students demonstrate synthesis and application of scientific knowledge in advanced
transcultural public/community health nursing practice. Students should begin working on their DNP
capstone projects in the early stages of the DNP program and continue throughout. This scholarly
project is planned in collaboration with a major faculty adviser.
Curriculum
Didactic Courses
NUR 800 Practice Wisdom (Me¯tis) and Formal Evidence: The Dialectic between Knowledge
and Engagement
This course provides a foundation for building the scholarship of advanced practice in transcultural
nursing and community health. Sources of knowledge and procedures for acquiring knowledge, both
formal and informal, will be studied for the power to positively influence health outcomes. Evidence
will be evaluated for relevance to practical experience based on context-specific (emic) positions and
for rigor in empirical procedures based in context-free (etic) perspectives. Utilizing selected evidence
suited to particular transcultural issues, practice modes building on both local expertise and
professional research will be analyzed through systematic reflection. Students will begin developing
original practice models suited to their transcultural interests and relevant to concerns of people
marginalized by dominant health systems.
NUR 802 Making Room at the Table: Applying Ethics to Ending Hunger and Sharing
Abundance
This course in applied ethics focuses on health as a human right with emphasis on the development
of skills in community building as citizen professionals. From the perspective that hoarding abundance
compromises the health of everyone, the course facilitates human connections that go beyond charity
to acting from a basis of shared risk and solidarity.
NUR 803 Transcultural Cosmologies and a Global Perspective
This course explores the intersection of Western scientific principles and cultural cosmologies. Cycles,
rhythms, and patterns of nature are correlated to a Western understanding of natural science. These
interrelationships are then viewed through the lens of nursing theory, research, and practice. A wider
horizon of meaning derived from a broad understanding of diverse methods and healing practices
allows for conceptual models of nursing care to emerge that are responsive to diverse cultural
expressions of health and illness.
NUR 804 Mobilizing Sustainable Models of Human Betterment: Participatory Action in
Community Building and Health Care
This course focuses on communities as the foundation of health by recognizing strength in community
residents and models that utilize the qualitative methods of participatory action that minimize the
expert role in planning. Globalization as a model of neoliberalism will be critiqued, and a perspective
of building solidarity among local communities will be emphasized. Skill building in participatory action
processes will occur.
NUR 805 Ways of Knowing: Synthesizing Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence
Drawing on insights from complexity science, this course examines the diverse ways of knowing that
guide professional practice. It focuses on the comparative analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
Students will critically reflect on the data, unpacking it and uncovering the meaning behind the data
that supports their practice. Comparing the positivistic and interpretive stance, the students will
examine relevant knowledge and ways of knowing that provide scholarly grounding for their
professional expertise.
NUR 806 Ecology of Human Suffering in a World of Extremes
This course examines the cumulative illness-producing effects of inequities that are embedded in
structures of social privilege and disadvantage. Human suffering is viewed as neither coincidental nor
inevitable, but related to exploitation and organized cruelty within social systems. Epidemiological
approaches are used to trace patterns of disease and illness that strike population groups and
communities unequally around the world. Health status appraisal, risk analysis, and the levels of
structural violence in society will be examined using culturally responsive data collection methods,
resource accessibility, and the application of appropriate technology.
NUR 807 Magic, Medicine, and Healing Spirits: Transcultural Perspectives on Health Care
This course explores transcultural healing and caring modalities including the integration of traditional
and scientific healing ceremonies and beliefs. Healing traditions among indigenous peoples will be
examined, including spiritual forces that promote health and cause illness. The use of medicinal plants
for healing in indigenous traditions will be compared to contemporary views of health and healing in
bio-scientific models of curing.
Practica
Practica in the DNP include structured immersion experiences led and facilitated by faculty, and
student initiated, self-directed practice experiences mentored by faculty. All practica are designed to
develop students’ individual practice interests and skills.
Practica are taken concurrently when students enroll in a didactic course. Guidelines for the
integration of DNP practica into a plan of study include the following:
• Practica will be completed incrementally throughout the DNP program.
• Students may register for varying practica and credits each term, including summer
• Practicum hours may be completed at the student’s job site, if approved by a supervisor and the
nursing faculty adviser, but the practicum work must go beyond the student’s current job
responsibilities and be consistent with the DNP program expected student outcomes.
• Practica must be led or mentored by either a nursing faculty member or another approved mentor
who is an “expert” within a community, population group, or has expert knowledge related to a
particular phenomenon of interest to the student.
• Students will develop objectives for practicum experiences in collaboration with faculty advisers
and keep a record of practicum work in a professional portfolio.
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Students must register for enough post-baccalaureate practicum credits to reach a total of 1,000
practicum hours to earn the DNP degree. This will be evaluated when students are admitted to the
DNP program.
The following are examples of directed study practica and immersion practicum experiences
developed and led by faculty in the DNP program:
NUR 701 - NUR 704 Directed Study Practicum (0.25-1.00 credits, 36-144 practicum hours)
Directed study practica build upon advanced nursing competencies developed at the master’s level to
expand and deepen knowledge supporting expert nursing practice. In the practica students will
integrate and synthesize knowledge from emic wisdom with the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical,
and organizational sciences as the basis for the highest level of transcultural nursing practice.
Students are expected to enhance practice and/or systems management skills, including clinical
reasoning, and advance to a higher level of expertise in transcultural nursing and community health.
As such, directed study practica are individualized to students’ specific areas of interest and are
planned by students in consultation with a major faculty adviser, cultural guides, and other mentors in
the communities in which they wish to carry out the practicum.
NUR 712 Culture Care on the Pine Ridge Reservation (0.5 course credits, 72 practicum hours)
In this practicum students live on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in western South Dakota, where
they have opportunities to gain knowledge about health inequities and structural violence from the
viewpoint of persons living with poverty and cultural devastation. The strengths of the traditional
Lakota culture emerge as Lakota elders and tribal leaders guide students into life on the reservation.
Healing care systems and beliefs about health and illness are compared and contrasted with Western
biomedical care and the politics of health care provided through the federal government’s Indian
Health Service (IHS) are examined.
NUR 742 Dia de los Muertos—Location: Mexico (0.5 course credits, 72 practicum hours)
In this practicum students are immersed in the ancient tradition of honoring the children and ancestors
during the celebration of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Living in Cuernavaca or Oaxaca, Mexico,
students are guided by indigenous participants in rituals and ceremonies that invite the return of
ancestors who have died. Globalization of the holiday and its modifications through culture contact are
revealed.
NUR 723 Ancient Healing Practices—Location: England (0.75 course credits, 108 practicum
hours)
This practicum immerses students in ancient settings of healing in England—the healing waters of the
Roman baths and the healing energy of and the sacred sites of ancient Celts. The importance of a
connection to the land and cosmos is embodied in the origins of modern-day nursing. A visit to
Homerton Hospital in Hackney, London, exemplifies transcultural care with a diverse population of
immigrants and asylum seekers.
NUR 752 Health Care on the Mexican–US Border (0.5 course credits 72 practicum hours)
This study abroad opportunity explores issues of poverty, public health, environment, immigration,
and globalization in the context of displaced communities. Participants meet face to face with
immigrants, refugees, border patrol agents, factory workers, and community leaders on both sides of
the US–Mexican border to listen and learn about their health concerns, economic development,
human rights struggles, and efforts to achieve social justice.
NUR 734 Health and Community Building—Location: Guatemala (1.0 course credits, 144
practicum hours)
This practicum explores health as a human right. Analysis will focus on how widening gaps in the
distribution of wealth diminishes the health of all members of society. Learning is based on immersion
experiences in Guatemala City and highland Mayan communities. Observation, presentations by
cultural guides, and classroom discussions will reflect on health and social justice for marginalized
people. Participation in traditional back-strap weaving will guide reflection on the relationship of health
and cultural continuity. Spanish language school is an option in this practicum.
NUR 762 A Practicum Exploring Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Achievement in SubSaharan Africa (.5 course credit, 72 practicum hours)
Students focus on the development of leadership skills that promote Millennium Development Goal
(MDG) achievement in sub-Saharan Africa. Practicum activities are designed to engage health care
professionals and members of local communities in best practices for achieving MDG targets by 2015.
Structured lectures and discussions supplement practice and encourage students to explore
sociocultural determinants of health and illness—economic realities, cultural values and gender roles,
education levels, governmental policies, access to technology, and the competence of health care
providers—in relation to the unequal burdens of suffering and disease evident in Africa.
NUR 794 Culture Care in a World of Extreme—Location: Republic of Namibia (1.0 course
credits, 144 practicum hours)
Emphasis is on transcultural nursing leadership in partnership with persons and communities.
Participants experience the challenges care systems face in providing health care within
geographically and economically extreme contexts where isolation, poverty, and virulent disease are
epidemic. Participant-observation among Ju/’hoansi communities in the Nyae Nyae Conservancy
provide opportunities to collaborate and practice with nurses and other health care professionals
striving to provide culturally safe and effective health care to one of the world’s “first peoples.”
NUR 782 Poverty and Community Building in the Inner City—Location: Minneapolis, Minn. (0.5
course credits, 72 practicum hours)
An immersion in the inner city of Minneapolis provides experience with the rich diversity in the inner
city. Concepts of advanced practice in public health nursing are applied among the community of
people who visit the Augsburg Central Nursing Center, a community-based nursing service. In
addition to participation at the Nursing Center, students explore issues of health and social reality with
cultural guides from the inner city populations and with nurses who work effectively with them.
Seminars
NUR 811 First-Year Seminar, NUR 821 Second-Year Seminar, NUR 831 Third-Year Seminar, and
NUR 841 Final Seminar (0.25 credits per term while enrolled in the DNP)
Students are required to register for a seminar each term they are in the DNP program. The purpose
of DNP seminars is to integrate diverse practicum experiences with students’ individual practice
interests. As such, the seminars provide a venue for students to test ideas for their practice with
faculty and peers and receive relevant feedback and support. Through dialogue in the seminars,
students work on their DNP capstone projects and professional portfolios. The last seminar (NUR
841) culminates in the successful completion of a scholarly capstone project that advances nursing
practice. Students register for NUR 841 during the term in which they will be completing and
presenting their final doctoral project, along with their professional portfolios. The professional
portfolio documents the process of theory and research integration and the emerging practice
innovations the student is implementing.
Elective courses
Elective courses are selected in collaboration with faculty advisers. Students may choose relevant
elective graduate courses (at the 500 level or above) to add depth and breadth to their nursing
specialty focus. These credits may be chosen from within the Department of Nursing or from a
number of interdisciplinary programs and courses, including those offered by Master of Arts in
Leadership, Master of Social Work, Master of Business Administration, Economics, and the Master of
Arts in Education. This allows students to take optimal advantage of the richness and diversity of
opportunities afforded through Augsburg College graduate programs.
Admission to the DNP
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program must have:
• Earned master’s degree in nursing from a nationally-accredited institution
• GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 grading scale in master’s in nursing program
• A current unencumbered RN license to practice in the US.
• Evidence of a completed graduate research course
• Evidence of up-to-date immunizations
• Satisfactory results of a certified federal criminal background check
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis. Selection of
candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
• A three-page typed, double-spaced essay demonstrating ability to write in a thoughtful, coherent
manner
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (Applicants with a college or
university degree completed outside of the United States must submit an official evaluation from
World Educational Services.)
• Three professional references
• An interview with program faculty
The number of applicants admitted to the DNP program will be limited and based on availability of
faculty members who share a student’s practice interests and goals. Meeting the minimum admission
criteria does not ensure that an applicant will be admitted to the program.
Applicants who have graduated from a foreign nursing program, should submit their coursework for
validation to the World Education Service (WES) and have the reports sent directly to Augsburg
College. Additionally, internationally-educated applicants may request the Commission on Graduates
of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) (http://www.cgfns.org/ ) to forward their educational credentials
report to the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must
apply for licensure and demonstrate successful passing of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX).
Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota,
who have passed the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency
requirements expected of all students.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of earning a minimum score of
95 out of a possible 120 (or 250 if previous version was taken) on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL).
Transfer of credits
Transcripts of students who have completed a master's degree in nursing or other graduate work are
required for admission to the DNP. Doctoral credits may be transferred into the DNP program if
assessed as equivalent to courses offered at Augsburg College. DNP students may potentially
transfer up to 2.0 course credits or 8 semester credit hours into the DNP program. Elective courses
acceptable for transfer are determined by the Department of Nursing faculty and the registrar. The
process of obtaining transfer credit must be initiated by the student before the end of the first
academic year of study. Submission of course syllabi and/or a detailed description of course content
will be needed to initiate transfer of courses into the DNP program.
To qualify for credit the practicum hours must be officially documented from the master’s degree
program.
Students may transfer up to 600 practicum hours that were earned and documented in their master’s
degree program. These 600 hours will be counted toward the 1,000 hours required for the DNP
degree.
Accreditation
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is a candidate for accreditation from the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which has accredited the Master of Arts in Nursing and the
Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at Augsburg. An accreditation site visit by CCNE is
scheduled for March 2011.
For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the
About Augsburg College section.
Department of Nursing Faculty
Magdeline Aagard, Associate Professor. BA Augustana College; MBA, EdD, University of St.
Thomas.
Pauline Abraham, Assistant Professor. BSN, Winona State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Marty Aleman, Assistant Professor. BSN, University of Minnesota; MA, Augsburg College
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor. BSN, Minnesota State University; MA, Augsburg
College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor. BS, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate Nursing
Programs. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor. AND, Rochester Community Technical College; BS, MA, Augsburg
College.
Susan Nash, Associate Professor. BSN, MSN, EdD, University of Minnesota.
Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor. BS, University of New Hampshire; RN, College of St. Teresa;
MA, St. Mary’s College Graduate Center; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Kathleen Welle, Instructor and Coordinator of the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. BS, MA,
Augsburg College.
Program Staff
Sharon Wade, Administrative Coordinator, BA, Augsburg College.
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
Patricia Park, Program Coordinator, MA, Augsburg College.
Master of Business Administration
Embarking on a graduate degree program is an exciting and challenging decision. The Augsburg
MBA is a rigorous and intensive educational experience. The Augsburg MBA is practical and “handson,” focusing on applicable skills and knowledge designed to increase your ability to think, analyze
and act. The Augsburg MBA provides students a unique opportunity to investigate business cultures
and practices through a faculty-led international experience. Our curriculum integrates the global
experience of our faculty and reflects Augsburg’s mission of developing leaders grounded in values,
purpose, and vocation.
The Augsburg MBA is a proven accelerated program focusing on practical skills, knowledge, and
teamwork; while built on a foundation of ethical decision-making. The Augsburg MBA additionally
offers students the ability to include enhanced instructions in several professional business
disciplines. We invite students to challenge themselves and their classmates to bring a new and
expanded focus through guided reflection and examination.
Augsburg MBA students are chosen because they exhibit purpose and direction in their careers and
lives, and positive engagement with their community and associates. We invite you to become part of
a growing community of Augsburg MBA alumni.
Steven M. Zitnick
Director, Master of Business Administration Program
MBA Mission
To prepare students for professional careers in business by developing their decision-making skills,
critical thinking and by transforming them into effective managers and leaders in service to others.
The program aspires to provide an outstanding student-centered education that produces graduates
who are critically astute, technically proficient, and who understand the moral and ethical
consequences of their decisions on their organization and on the world.
MBA Program Overview
Today’s business leader must be able to quickly analyze situations and information and critically
analyze alternatives and courses of action. The purpose of the Augsburg MBA is to prepare students
to accept greater responsibility in organizations facing this dynamic and fast-evolving business
culture. The curriculum of the MBA gives students the ability to think critically and ethically as they
face the increased challenges of a global business environment. Quality, individual initiative, ethics,
and teamwork are hallmarks of the Augsburg MBA. We have a commitment to continually improve
students’ experiences and learning in the program. Our faculty is uniquely qualified to bridge theory
and real-world application, giving MBA students opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in a
variety of disciplines. The Augsburg MBA offers students the flexibility of completing a general MBA or
a specialized MBA with a concentration that matches their interests and career goals.
Accreditation
The Augsburg MBA is a candidate for accreditation with the Association of Collegiate Business
Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools. For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see the listing in the About Augsburg College section.
Plan of Study
The Augsburg MBA is an accelerated, part-time program that allows working professionals to
complete an MBA degree in approximately 24 months. This is accomplished by using a cohort model
in which students follow a predetermined schedule with classes meeting one night a week.
Students in a cohort program model stay together as a group through the sequence of classes for the
duration of the program. This provides a continuous, collaborative learning process. The cohort
environment fosters a cohesive learning community where students learn from each another, mentor
each other, and peer coach. You’ll share diverse professional expertise and experience as you work
in teams on projects, case studies, presentations, and simulations, both inside and outside of class.
Working both individually and in small groups enables you to enhance your strengths, build your skills,
expand your business acumen, and improve your decision-making. Together as a community you’ll
build personal, social, and academic abilities.
Adult learners bring a wealth of work and personal life experiences with them into the classroom,
multiplying the opportunities for learning. The personal connections and relationships you build with
fellow students and faculty will extend into an important and valuable network as you take your career
to new levels.
Course Credit
Augsburg College uses a course-credit system. A full course credit (1.0) is equal to four semester
credits or six quarter credits. Each full course on the semester schedule meets for approximately 28
contact hours with the expectation of substantial independent and group study offered through our
web-based electronic course management system. Learning is supplemented by the use of our class
management software; allowing students and faculty to share ideas, information and learning.
Specialized Plan of Study
The Augsburg MBA offers students the flexibility of completing a general MBA or a specialized MBA
with a specialization that matches their interests and career goals. The general Augsburg MBA
consists of 13 courses that can be completed in approximately 24 months. An Augsburg MBA with a
concentration consists of nine core MBA courses and 3 additional courses that focus on their chosen
area of interest. An MBA with a concentration can be completed in 28 months.
Full-credit MBA courses consist of seven four-hour sessions. Classes are scheduled to meet one
night each week. It is sometimes necessary to include an occasional Saturday session due to national
holidays.
Academic Calendar
Currently, the Augsburg MBA uses the semester schedule as well as a summer session. Courses are
offered consecutively during each term so students are able to concentrate on one subject at a time.
The program is designed to have students take at least two full-credit courses per term.
Official academic calendars and the MBA registration policies can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar. The unique cohort model of the Augsburg MBA requires individual
calendars for each cohort, which are provided by the MBA department.
The Faculty-Led International Experience
Each year, all current MBA students will be offered the opportunity to participate in a faculty-led
international experience. This trip is taken in conjunction with either of these courses: MBA 565
Managing in a Global Environment or MBA 595 Strategic Management. Students will travel as a group
to an international location, visit businesses, participate in faculty lectures, and learn about the culture
and traditions of the countries visited. Each MBA student should have two opportunities during their
matriculation in the program to participate. Costs can vary; but as a minimum, trips normally include
tuition (for the course selected), airfare, lodging, and travel in-country, as well as some meals.
The Augsburg MBA
The 13 required courses of the general Augsburg MBA are as follows:
MBA 510
Managerial Economics
MBA 520
Accounting for Managers
MBA 530
Managerial Finance
MBA 540
Business and Professional Ethics
MBA 545
Organization Behavior
MBA 550
Marketing Management
MBA 560
Communication Issues in Management
MBA 565
Managing in a Global Environment
MBA 570
Quantitative Decision Making for Managers
MBA 575
Strategic Technology
MBA 592
Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
MBA 595
Strategic Management
MBA 581&2 Management Consulting Project (Capstone)
MBA Course Descriptions
MBA 510 Managerial Economics
Application of economic tools in solving managerial problems. Topics include markets and
organizations, demand and cost functions, demand and supply analysis, game theory and the
economics of strategy, pricing incentives, evaluation, regulation, incentive conflicts and contracts, and
ethics and the organizational architecture. Students develop critical thinking skills and a framework of
analyzing business decisions. In summary, the objective of the course is to help business students
become architects of business strategy rather than simply middle managers following the path of
others.
MBA 520 Accounting for Business Managers
Concepts of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for preparing financial statements.
Students will learn to analyze income statements, balance sheets, and annual reports, and to budget
using projected sales, fixed and variable expenses, break-even calculation, and capital budgeting.
MBA 530 Managerial Finance
Understanding the foundations of financial management including markets, institutions, interest rates,
risk and return, and the time value of money. Included are security valuation, corporate valuation,
strategic investment and financing decisions, working capital management, mergers and acquisitions,
derivatives, bankruptcy, and multinational implications.
MBA 540 Business and Professional Ethics
An understanding of the ethical problems faced by people in organizations and businesses today. A
framework for recognizing ethical problems helps the student determine how decisions will affect
people positively or negatively. This course conveys a model of analysis of ethical problems to allow
students the ability to make better judgments about what is right and fair. The course also allows
students to gain confidence in their understanding and their proposed solutions for ethical issues, thus
being able to forcefully and reasonably defend their point of view.
MBA 545 Organizational Behavior
Theory and application of organizational behavior to human resources within organizations. Topics
include strategies and tactics for developing human resources to support organizational cultural
changes (such as total quality management), team building, collaboration with other teams, training,
the impact of diversity, and evaluation of contemporary organizational strategies.
MBA 550 Marketing Management
Applying marketing theory and practice to real-life marketing situations. Topics include market
segmentation, targeting, positioning, distribution of goods and services, the relationship between price
and demand, brand management, and marketing plans and strategy. Students gain hands-on
experience with marketing in cross-functional organization strategies.
MBA 560 Communication Issues in Management
An ethnographic approach to communication in the workplace including how physical settings,
communication channels, institutional goals, institutional culture, and the roles of participants shape
communication. Students will use case studies and their own workplace experiences to examine
effectiveness, ideologies and biases, network theory, persuasive appeals, and communication of
institutional values.
MBA 565 Managing in a Global Environment
Explores the reasons, conditions, processes, and challenges of internationalization from an enterprise
perspective. The foci of the course will be international trade theory and institutional governance of
international trade/monetary policy, and the differences in political-economic/socio-cultural systems
and their implications for international business.(This course may be taken in conjunction with the
faculty-led international experience.)
MBA 570 Quantitative Decision-Making for Managers
Extracting actionable information from data, interpreting data in tables and graphs, interpreting
statistical significance, evaluating survey data, using data mining with large databases, and using
simulation and modeling in business decisions.
MBA 575 Strategic Technology
Making strategic technology decisions most favorable to organization and culture, interaction with
customers and suppliers, and future growth of the organization. Students will come to understand the
impact of the internet and electronic commerce on the traditional business model, the effect on
employees, and the ethical and societal results of given technology choices.
MBA 581-582 Management Consulting Project
Working in teams with a local organization, students develop expertise in an area related to their
vocation, using communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, and academic knowledge to
research, analyze, and make recommendations. The management consulting project culminates in a
presentation to the client and the faculty adviser. (The Management Consulting Project course is
divided into two required .5 credit courses.)
MBA 592 Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
Provides learners with well-rounded, comprehensive leadership skills that will enhance personal and
organizational effectiveness. Leadership skills and abilities have long been viewed as important
contributors to success in personal and professional spheres. Topics include leadership strategy,
critical and distinctive functions and skills of management and leadership, relationship building,
servant leadership, leadership communication, and self-awareness and discovery of leadership styles,
traits, and abilities.
MBA 595 Strategic Management
Organizations that survive over time generally meet customer needs more effectively than the
customer’s alternatives. These organizations adapt to a constantly changing environment, usually
coordinating change in a variety of different functional areas. Strategy matches the organization’s
capabilities to its market position, facilitates resource allocation, and provides guidance for decisionmaking. This course is integrative of all subject matter in the MBA program, and adopts the
perspective of senior management. (This course may be taken in conjunction with the faculty-led
international experience.)
Graduate Concentrations and Certificates
MBA with a concentration
The Augsburg MBA with a concentration requires the successful completion of 15 MBA courses,
including nine foundational courses and six required concentration courses. Students may choose
one of five concentrations: finance, marketing, international business, human resources management,
or health care. A concentration may allow students to become competitive in a specific career field or,
in some cases, it may assist students in achieving professional certification or accreditation.
The nine required core courses are as follows:
MBA 510
Managerial Economics
MBA 520
Accounting for Managers
MBA 530
Managerial Finance
MBA 540
Business and Professional Ethics
MBA 545
Organization Development/Behavior
MBA 550
MBA 570
MBA 580
MBA 592
Marketing Management
Quantitative Decision Making for Managers
Management Consulting Project (Capstone)
Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
Finance Concentration
Students prepare for careers in international banking, finance, and investments by learning finance
and investment theory and applications, and the operations of financial markets.
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Financial theory and applications
Investment theory and portfolio management
Financial markets
Options and derivatives
International finance
Financial statement analysis
Marketing Concentration
Students receive solid exposure to major topic areas beyond the core, learn to evaluate research data
for marketing decisions, and gain integrative, practical experience in marketing.
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Marketing communications
Sales management
Consumer behavior
Technology and e-commerce
Strategies in global marketing
International Business Concentration
Students develop a specialized toolkit to deal with the global economy with its massive increases in
international trade, foreign direct investment, multinational companies, and international financial
transactions.
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International finance
Negotiations in a global environment
Strategies in global marketing
Global supply chain management
Legal aspects of international business
Human Resource Management Concentration
The certificate in human resource management prepares human resource professionals for a variety
of human resource positions. Successful completion of the certificate program as well as passing the
examination and meeting job experience requirements meet the criteria for certification as a
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
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Organizational effectiveness
Training, selection, and performance
Compensation and benefits management
Industrial labor relations
Health Care Management Concentration
The concentration in health care management (MBA/HCM) is designed to provide students with
leadership as well as the management knowledge and skills needed to be successful in today’s health
care organizations. The MBA/HCM emphasizes the identification, analysis, and solution of complex
management problems with a foundation of health care concepts and decision models that will
support the variety of management roles in today’s health care environment.
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Integrated health delivery systems
Health care financing
Cross cultural issues in health care
Global health care issues
Health care operations management (elective)
Concentrations as Graduate Certificate Programs
For students who seek advanced skills and knowledge in a specific business discipline, but either
already possess an MBA or are not interested in pursuing a degree at this time, the five
concentrations are available as graduate certificate programs. These courses are transcribed as “for
credit.” In most cases (depending on employer policies), they will be accepted for tuition
reimbursement. Contact the MBA office at 612-330-1778 or the Office of Admissions at 612-330-1390
for more information.
MSW/MBA Dual Degree
Many social service agencies today require that agency managers combine financial and business
expertise with social work practice and policy formation. The MSW/MBA degree enables graduates to
function in a workplace that demands the delivery of quality services with increasingly limited
resources. The MSW/MBA dual degree option is available to MSW students who elect the Program
Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA) concentration.
MSW/MBA students will spend their first two years taking Master of Social Work courses followed by
approximately 15 months of MBA courses. For more information regarding the Program Development,
Policy, and Administration (PDPA) coursework required for the MSW/MBA dual degree, refer to the
Master of Social Work section in this catalog. MSW students who graduated after June 2002 are
required to complete the following eight MBA courses:
MBA 510
Managerial Economics
MBA 520
Accounting for Managers
MBA 530
Managerial Finance
MBA 545
Organizational Development
MBA 550
Marketing Management
MBA 560
Communication Issues for Managers
MBA 575
Strategic Technology
MBA 595
Strategic Management
MSW students who graduated prior to 2002 are required to complete nine MBA courses. This
includes the eight MBA courses listed above as well as MBA 592 Leadership: Ethics, Service, and
Transformation.
MSW students may also be required to adjust their summative evaluation project to meet the
requirements of the MSW and MBA programs.
Students interested in the MSW/MBA program must apply to both programs. See the application
guidelines listed under each individual program.
NOTE: Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other.
Locations and Schedules
MBA classes are offered at three locations: Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus, Thrivent Financial in
downtown Minneapolis and Augsburg’s Rochester campus. Cohorts begin three times per academic
year: fall term (September), winter term (January), and spring (May).
Orientation for new cohorts is generally scheduled for one-to-two weeks in advance of the beginning
of classes. For more information on class schedules, go to www.augsburg.edu/mba or call the Office
of Admissions at 612-330-1390.
MBA Advisory Board
The MBA Advisory Board is comprised of both active and retired senior business leaders from global,
regional, and entrepreneurial organizations. The board meets several times yearly to review the
program’s progress, offer advice, and provide insight into contemporary business issues that influence
curriculum development or modification. Additionally, the board is invited to participate in student and
alumni events throughout the year.
Admission to the Augsburg MBA Program
Admission to the Augsburg MBA program is determined by a committee decision. The committee may
include MBA program staff, Business Administration Department faculty, and Office of Admissions
staff.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MBA program must have:
• bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• minimum of two years of relevant work experience
• personal interview with the MBA program director
Admission checklist
The following materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissons:
• completed application—Apply online at www.augsburg.edu/mba/admissions/application.html
• $35 application fee
• Two personal statements
• Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts sent directly to the Augsburg Office of Admissions
• Current résumé of work history
• Two confidential letters of recommendation
• Official GMAT score report (school code 6014)—not required for certificate applicants Or
completion of the Individual Learning Profile (ILP) For information about the ILP, contact the
Graduate Admission Department
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the
additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions
section.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure
as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to six (6.0) transfer credits. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in
Academic Programs and policies.) Students must complete no fewer than seven (7.0) courses at
Augsburg in order to receive their MBA degree from Augsburg College. All students must complete
the Management Consulting project, (MBA 581/2) to graduate. Eligible coursework must be approved
by the MBA program director before transfer credit will be granted.
GMAT Alternative Option; The Individual Learning Profile (ILP)
Applicants to the MBA program who have not taken the GMAT may instead elect to complete the
Individual Learning Profile (ILP) assessment. This option consists of two parts; an analysis of the
applicants quantitative skills and a writing assessment. Both portions of the assessment are taken
online, and the quantitative skills evaluation also offers the student interactive remedial instruction.
The ILP is normally completed as part of the application process, prior to admittance.
GMAT Waiver Policy
As a general policy, the Augsburg MBA program requires the GMAT of all applicants, due to both the
analytical and critical evaluation components of our accelerated program. The GMAT is used both to
evaluate the candidate’s opportunity for success as well as to indicate areas where remedial work
may be necessary. However, the Admissions Committee will consider, on a case-by-case basis,
GMAT waiver requests for the MBA program. Waivers are not automatic for any candidate, and a brief
written request must be submitted outlining the reasons why the Admissions Committee should grant
a GMAT waiver. Current occupation or undergraduate disciplines are not specific grounds for a GMAT
waiver.
Eligibility for GMAT Waivers
GMAT waivers may be offered to:
• Candidates with an appropriate and current GRE score.
• Candidates who have been enrolled in a graduate degree program in a technical or quantitatively
rigorous discipline (such as actuarial science, engineering, mathematics, physics, economics, or
chemistry) from an accredited institution and who were in good academic standing with an overall
grade point average of 3.0 or better (or the equivalent of a B average under the system used by
that institution). Students should have completed at least four academic courses within this
curriculum to qualify. It is important to note that employment history and current assignment will be
reviewed in addition to the degree requirement.
• Candidates who hold the following graduate degrees from an accredited college or university with
an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better (or the equivalent of a B average under the system
used by that institution.)
• Medical or dental degree (MD, DDS)
• Master’s or doctoral degree in an academic discipline that included a significant quantitative,
engineering, mathematics, or statistics component or involved research requiring significant
quantitative skills.
• Any other quantitatively-based graduate degree from an accredited college or university that the
Admissions Committee believes has highly prepared the candidate for rigorous graduate-level
work
• Master’s, PhD, EdD, or advanced degrees in disciplines other than those identified, including
those granted by academic institutions outside the US These will be evaluated by the Admissions
Committee. (See grade requirement above)
• Candidates who have completed a graduate program at Augsburg College in the MAL, MAN,
MSW, MAE, or PA programs.
• Candidates with current and active CPA designation. If the CPA designation has been inactive
and not current for a period greater than five years, the waiver may not be granted.
GMAT Waiver Checklist
Submit the following documentation to the associate director of the MBA program:
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One-page written request outlining reasons why the Admissions Committee should grant a GMAT
waiver
Copies of transcripts for all work completed at any college or university, whether or not a degree
was granted (unless previously submitted to the Office of Admissions)
Current résumé (unless previously submitted to the Office of Admissions)
Any other information that you wish to submit to support your request.
Typically, GMAT waiver decisions are made within one week of receipt of materials. For questions about
this checklist or the waiver policy, contact either the Office of Admissions or the MBA program office.
Academic Policies
MBA Program Enrollment Policy
Students are strongly encouraged to remain in their cohort and complete their MBA program as
scheduled. Adjustments or modifications to the MBA schedule require the approval of the MBA
program director.
All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years of matriculation.
Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MBA director. Students
who leave the program for more than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from
the MBA program. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Students who return to
the program after a leave of one year or more must fill out an Application for Readmission form and
submit it to the MBA office. Time spent on an official MBA-approved leave of absence will not count
toward the five-year deadline for degree completion.
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in the MBA program will be based on number grades using a
4.0-scale. For complete information, see Academic Programs and Policies.
Withdrawal from Class
For information regarding the last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a
“W” on their records, refer to the course information on Records and Registration.
Attendance Policies
Student attendance at scheduled class meetings is a priority and required. However, MBA faculty
understand that MBA students are working adults with significant responsibilities who, on occasion,
face unforeseen situations that may interfere with attendance. Students should notify the faculty
member teaching the course as soon as possible when the problem is immediate. When the student
knows in advance of a class date where a potential conflict exists, they must discuss the proposed
missed class with the faculty member prior to the date of the class. Students are responsible for the
work covered during that class session and for making appropriate arrangements for obtaining
handouts, lecture content, or other materials. Faculty members may assign appropriate independent
work to insure that the student understands the material covered during the class session.
If appropriate and acceptable coordination is carried out by the student, there need not be any grade
reduction for a single missed class session. This may be dependent on assignments due on the date
of the missed class; e.g., final project presentations or team presentations. Point/grade reductions for
unexcused absences are the prerogative of the faculty. Two missed class sessions, unexcused or
excused, may be grounds for directing the student to withdraw from the course. More than two
absences, excused or unexcused, require that a student withdraw from the class.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the MBA degree, students must achieve the following:
• Successful completion of all admission conditions
• Successful completion of MBA courses (2.5 or above)
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 or below, and with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
higher at the completion of the program
• Successful completion and submission of the management consulting project (capstone)
Students who successfully complete Augsburg’s MBA program will receive a Master of Business
Administration degree.
MBA Faculty
William Arden, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, New York University; MS,
Northeastern University; MBA, Boston University.
Bruce Batten, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD,
Medical College of Virginia.
Jeanne M. Boeh, Associate Professor of Economics. BS, MA, PhD, University of Illinois.
David Conrad, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Winona State University; MA,
Ed.D, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
George Dierberger, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, University of Minnesota;
MA, International Studies, University of St.Thomas; MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ed.D,
Organization Development, University of St Thomas
Stella Hofrenning, Assistant Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Mark Isaacson, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Ashok Kapoor, Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, University of Delhi; MA,
MBA, University of Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Laura Lazar, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, MLS, Valparaiso University; MBA,
PhD, Indiana University.
Edward Lotterman, Assistant Professor of Economics. BA, MS, University of Minnesota.
Marc McIntosh, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA,
Harvard University; DBA, Argosy University.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business
Administration. BA, MA, Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
David G. Schwain, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BBA, University of Cincinnati;
MBA, Harvard University.
Peter J. Stark, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, Northwestern University; MBA,
Pepperdine University.
Steven M. Zitnick, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, BA, Shimer College: MS,
Economics, University of Utah.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Studies
PA Program Mission
The mission of the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program is based on a foundation of
respect and sensitivity to persons of all cultures and backgrounds and oriented toward providing care
to underserved populations. Students are well educated in current medical theory and practice, and
graduates are encouraged to work in primary care settings. The program promotes dedication to
excellence in performance, with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, and commitment to
lifelong personal and professional development.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has
granted Continued Accreditation to the Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Augsburg College.
Continued accreditation is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in
compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Continued Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation
process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate
date for the next comprehensive review of the program by ARC-PA will be September 2018.
About PA
A physician assistant (PA) is a dependent practitioner of medicine who practices under the
supervision of a licensed physician. The PA can practice in a multitude of settings and specialties of
medicine. Common job responsibilities including taking patient histories, performing physical exams,
ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and radiological studies, formulating diagnoses, and
administering treatment.
In the state of Minnesota, a PA is registered with the Board of Medical Practice. In Minnesota, and
most other states, the PA must be NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician
Assistants) certified and hold a supervisory agreement with a licensed physician. Minnesota
registered PAs have prescriptive privileges under delegatory supervision with their physician for
prescriptive medications.
Curriculum
The Physician Assistant program at Augsburg is 36 months long with studies beginning each year in
the summer semester (late May). The program accepts 30 students for each new class. The
Augsburg PA program includes traditional college “breaks” such as winter holiday break, spring
breaks, and summer breaks. Length of breaks varies depending upon the student’s year in the
program; these breaks contribute to the overall three academic year length of the program.
Studies begin in late May of each year. The first 19 months of study is didactic, or classroom work,
including courses in human gross anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, pharmacotherapy,
history and physical exam skills, research, and ethics and legal issues in medicine.
The clinical phase is 17 months in length. Each student is required to successfully complete clinical
rotations in family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, psychiatry, emergency medicine, internal
medicine, surgery, and an elective rotation by choosing from various specialties. The clinical phase
will culminate with a 12-week preceptorship. The majority of established clinical rotation sites are in
Minnesota in both rural and urban locations. Graduates will receive a Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies and a PA certificate.
PA Program Sample Calendar
Calendar—Year 1
Summer
• Anatomy
• Pathophysiology
Fall
• Clinical Medicine I
• Pharmacotherapy I
• History and Physical Exam Skills I
Spring
• Clinical Medicine II
• Pharmacotherapy II
• History and Physical Exam Skills II
• Research Tools for the PA
Calendar—Year 2
Summer
• Master’s Project course
Fall
• Clinical Medicine III
• Clinical Phase Transition
• Professional Issues
Spring
• Clinical Rotations 1, 2, 3
Summer
• Clinical Rotations 4, 5
Calendar—Year 3
Fall
• Clinical Rotations 6, 7, 8
Spring
• Preceptorship
• Capstone Course
PA Program Course Descriptions
Academic Phase (first 19 months)
PA 501 Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy
This course takes a regional approach to the study of human anatomy. The course uses lecture,
demonstration, discussion, and dissection of human cadavers. The intention is to give the students a
foundation for Clinical Medicine. Prerequisites: PA student or consent of instructor
PA 503 Human Pathophysiology
This course uses lecture, detailed objectives/study guide, quizzes and exam, discussion, and case
studies to learn and review basic human physiology and pathophysiology involving fluids and
electrolytes; acid/base disturbances; cellular adaptations; immunity, hypersensitivity, inflammation,
and infection; hematology; pulmonary; cardiovascular system; gastrointestinal system; renal; nervous
system; and musculoskeletal system. The intention is to give the students a foundation for Clinical
Medicine. Prerequisites: PA student or consent of instructor
PA 511 History and Physical Exam Skills I
A lecture-discussion-laboratory course designed to demonstrate and apply techniques and skills
essential to interviewing and physical examination of patients. Topics covered include history taking
and physical exam of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, lymph, skin, and
otorhinolaryngology systems. Basic nutrition, genetics, preventive health care, and complementary
and alternative medicine are introduced. Units are coordinated with Clinical Medicine I and
Pharmacotherapy I. Prerequisites: PA 501 and 503
PA 512 History and Physical Exam Skills II
A lecture-discussion-laboratory course designed to demonstrate and apply the techniques and skills
essential to interviewing and physical examination of patients. Topics covered include history taking
and physical exam of the musculoskeletal system, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, and the
male reproductive system. Units are coordinated with Clinical Medicine II and Pharmacotherapy II.
Prerequisite: PA 511
PA 521 Pharmacotherapy I
This course will cover pharmacology and pharmacotherapy related to disease processes of the
dermatologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and otolaryngologic systems and infectious
diseases. Units are coordinated with the Clinical Medicine I and History and Physical Exam Skills I
courses. Prerequisites: PA 501 and 503
PA 522 Pharmacotherapy II
This course will cover pharmacology and pharmacotherapy related to disease processes of the
orthopedic, neurologic, ophthalmologic, hematologic, renal, urologic and endocrine systems, and pain
management. Units are coordinated with the Clinical Medicine II and History and Physical Exam Skills
II courses. Prerequisite: PA 521
PA 531 Clinical Medicine I with Lab
This course provides background in the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation,
diagnosis, and treatment of common and serious disorders. Topics covered include dermatology,
cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and otorhinolaryngology. This course builds on the
foundation laid in Anatomy and Pathophysiology. Units are coordinated with concurrent courses in
History and Physical Exam Skills I and Pharmacotherapy I. Prerequisites: PA 501 and 503
PA 532 Clinical Medicine II with Lab
This course provides background in the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation,
diagnosis, and treatment of common and serious disorders. Topics covered include orthopedics,
rheumatology, neurology, ophthalmology, hematology, nephrology, urology, and endocrinology.
Global health and health care disparity are explored. Units are coordinated with concurrent courses in
History and Physical Exam Skills II and Pharmacotherapy II. Prerequisite: PA 531
PA 533 Clinical Medicine III : Integrative Health Care
This course provides an integrative approach incorporating clinical medicine, history and physical
exam, and pharmacotherapy in the study of mental health, geriatrics, women’s health, and pediatrics.
Common problems encountered in primary care and other issues unique to these populations are
explored. The Community Seniors unit provides a service-learning experience where students work
one-on-one with an elderly person from the community. Prerequisites: PA 532
PA 542 Professional Issues
A course designed to introduce the physician assistant student to medical ethics and various
professional topics that affect the practicing physician assistant. The course focus is on the medical
and non-medical aspects of the profession such as history of the physician assistant profession, laws
and regulations governing physician assistant practice and education, human experimentation,
abortion, care for the dying, euthanasia, reimbursement issues, and professional behavior.
Prerequisites: PA student or consent of instructor
PA 545 Clinical Phase Transition
This course incorporates experiential learning to prepare the student for clinical practice. It will also
facilitate the transition of knowledge and skills from the academic phase into the clinical phase.
Students will be placed in a clinic or hospital setting for part of the semester. Students will also have
other health-related community experiences and activities during this course. In-class time will be
used to discuss these experiences and work on skills essential for clinical practice. Prerequisites: PA
532
PA 555 Research Tools for the PA
The course emphasizes research as a tool at all levels of physician assistant practice and education;
identifies the linkages between research, theory, and medical practice; and the responsibility of
physician assistants to expand their knowledge base. Primary, secondary, and tertiary disease
prevention applications to public health are introduced. Information literacy in relationship to medical
literature is integrated throughout the course. Prerequisites: PA student or consent of instructor.
PA 570 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
This course provides an opportunity for students in health and social services disciplines to explore
issues related to aging and care of the elderly. Students gain real world experiences b working
collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context. Students will be asked to apply knowledge and skills
directly with elders utilizing an experiential learning model. Students will build a beginning expert level
knowledge base regarding issues that affect older adults in contemporary health and social welfare
contexts. Prerequisites: PA student or consent of instructor
PA 599 Directed Study
This course provides a practice-oriented approach to the information literacy methods used in health
care. Students will develop a topic, complete a full review of the literature, and produce an analytic
paper in consultation with the supervising professor. Prerequisite: PA 552
Clinical Phase (17 months)
The clinical phase of the physician assistant graduate program is 17 months in length. The initial 12
months is designed much like a physician’s internship. Each student is required to progress through
seven required rotations in the following disciplines: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics,
general surgery, women’s health, emergency medicine, and psychiatry. Each of these rotations is six
weeks long. Additionally, within that first 12 months, each student will complete six weeks total of
selected electives from disciplines such as orthopedics, ENT, dermatology, etc.
The clinical phase of the program is designed to effectively train students for practice by providing
them with rotation experiences in different specialties and different practice settings. To that end,
each student will be required to complete several rotations outside the metropolitan area.
The clinical phase culminates with a 12-week preceptorship. This preceptorship is designed to solidify
the student’s primary care skills, and potentially place them in a setting that might be interested in
recruiting a graduate PA. The preceptorship may be completed within the community that the student
has been in for the required rotations, or may be elsewhere in the state.
The clinical curriculum is taught by physicians, and supplemented by physician assistants and other
health care providers. Each student is evaluated by the clinical instructor for the designated rotation.
Students will return to Augsburg College five times during the clinical phase for evaluation and
education.
Clinical Phase Descriptions
PA 600 Family Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and
management of systemic diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice of family medicine.
Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate
problem lists, thorough investigation and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based
medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical
phase PA student
PA 601 Internal Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and
management of systemic diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice of internal medicine.
Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate
problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence based
medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical
phase PA student
PA 602 General Surgery Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and
management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical practice of general
surgery. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of
accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidencebased medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite:
Clinical phase PA student
PA 603 Pediatric Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and
management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical practice of pediatrics.
Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate
problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based
medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical
phase PA student
PA 604 Women’s Health Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and
management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical practice of women’s
health. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of
accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidencebased medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite:
Clinical phase PA student
PA 605 Emergency Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and
management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical practice of
emergency medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination,
formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans
utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 606 Psychiatry Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and
management of psychiatric diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice of psychiatric
medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of
accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidencebased medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite:
Clinical phase PA student
PA 607 Elective Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and
management of diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice of medicine. Students are
allowed to choose, in consultation with the clinical coordinator, the area of medicine in which they
would like to study as their elective. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 620 or 621 or 622 Preceptorship
A required 12-week rotation at the completion of the clinical phase. This course provides the student a
final opportunity to develop the skills unique to the clinical practice of medicine. Inclusion of proper
data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists,
thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans incorporating evidence-based medicine
as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Can be completed in 620 Family
Medicine, 621 General Medicine Specialty, or 622 Surgical Specialty. Prerequisite: PA 600-607
PA 690 Capstone
This course provides each student the opportunity to present results of their individual research topic
and to synthesize previous study and work experience in preparation for graduation and clinical
practice. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the program’s and profession’s principles.
Prerequisite: PA 600-607
Admission to the PA Program
Admission Requirements
Complete and current-year admission guidelines can be found on our website at
www.augsburg.edu/pa.
Admission to any physician assistant program is a highly competitive process. Augsburg College’s
graduate program in physician assistant studies receives approximately 350 complete, competitive
applications for each entering class of 30 students.
Qualified applicants will have:
• Bachelor’s degree (in any major) from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA at the time of application (3.2 or
higher strongly recommended)
• Minimum science GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA at the time of application (3.2 or higher
strongly recommended)
• Completed the prerequisite courses listed below
Prerequisite Courses
To be an eligible applicant for the physician assistant studies program, you must have completed the
prerequisite courses listed below. These courses must have been completed within 10 years of the
year you are applying for admission.
Applicants completing their first undergraduate degree in the spring term may complete prerequisite
coursework in the summer, fall, and spring term of the academic year they apply as long as the
degree and prerequisite coursework will be completed by the start date for the program. Applicants
who already have an undergraduate degree, or who will complete their degree in a term other than
spring, have the summer and fall semesters of the year they apply by which to complete prerequisites.
All course prerequisites must have been passed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. Meeting minimum
prerequisites does not guarantee admission into the program.
• one full course of general psychology
• one full course of developmental psychology (birth to death lifespan)
• one full course of physiology* (human/vertebrate/organ)
• one full course of microbiology*
• one full course of biochemistry*
• one full course of general statistics
• one course of medical terminology
* Labs are recommended but not required.
Refer to our “Guide to Prerequisites” on our website to help you with your prerequisite course
selections.
The following are strongly recommended but not required:
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Science GPA of 3.2 or higher
Additional science courses such as anatomy, genetics, immunology, other biology courses, and
organic chemistry
Clinical health care experience. Direct patient care is the best type of experience to obtain in order
to strengthen an application. Health care experience may be full-time or part-time, paid or
volunteer. We recommend 750-1000 hours to be competitive in this category.
Demonstration of a commitment to, and involvement with, underserved communities.
Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required.
PA Studies Application Process
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Studies program has a two-step application process—applying
through CASPA and to Augsburg’s PA Studies Program.
The Augsburg PA Program participates in the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants
(CASPA) which is sponsored by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). All
applications to the PA Program for the entering class must be processed through CASPA, following all
guidelines and regulations set forth by CASPA. Application forms with detailed instructions can be
obtained online at www.caspaonline.org.
You will be considered an eligible applicant if you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time
of application (as calculated by CASPA), if you have a minimum science GPA of 3.0 at the time of
application (as calculated by CASPA), if you have completed or will complete your undergraduate
degree prior to the start date of the program, and if you have completed or will complete your
prerequisite courses within the timeline specified for your degree status.
Augsburg’s PA Program Supplemental Application can be downloaded from our website at
www.augsburg.edu/pa. It is important for the applicant to determine whether he or she is in fact
eligible to apply to the PA Studies Program, as the supplemental application fee is non-refundable.
You will be required to print and sign the supplemental application and mail it to the program by the
application deadline.
Selection Process
All complete files (CASPA and Supplemental Applications that meet requirements) will be reviewed by
the admissions committee. The admissions committee procedures utilize a blinded review, so
applicant demographic data is unknown (e.g., race, age, gender). Each file is reviewed by members of
the committee.
The selection committee looks for a balanced application by reviewing many criteria including key
criteria of cumulative GPA, science GPA, and direct patient care experience, along with overall
academic record, service to underserved (meaning disadvantaged, minority, or under-represented
populations), knowledge of the profession, fit with the program goals and mission, and
recommendation letters.
Once the committee has completed the file review, a group of candidates is selected for a telephone
interview. The telephone interviews are generally conducted between November and January. Those
selected for a telephone interview are invited to a Candidate Information Session in the program to
meet faculty, staff, current students, and to view the facilities. After telephone interviews are
conducted, the class of 30 students, as well as a list of alternates will be selected. All applicants are
notified of their status no later than mid-February. Accepted applicants must complete and pass a
background check prior to matriculation and annually throughout the program. Failure of the
background check could result in dismissal from the program.
Academic Policies
Technical Standards
The Augsburg College Department of Physician Assistant Studies is pledged to the admission and
matriculation of all qualified students and prohibits unlawful discrimination against anyone on the
basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status without
regard to public assistance or disability.
Regarding disabled individuals, the PA department is committed to provide reasonable
accommodations and will not discriminate against individuals who are qualified, but
will expect all applicants and students to meet certain
minimal technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physician assistants must have the knowledge and skills to function in a broad variety of clinical
situations and to render a wide spectrum of patient care. They must be able to integrate all
information received by whatever sense(s) employed, consistently, quickly, and accurately, and they
must have the intellectual ability to learn, integrate, analyze, and synthesize data.
Candidates for physician assistant certification offered by this department must have, with or without
reasonable accommodation, multiple abilities and skills including visual, oral-auditory, motor,
cognitive, and behavioral/social. Candidates for admission and progression must be able to perform
these abilities and skills in a reasonably independent manner.
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Visual: Candidates must be able to observe and participate in experiments in the basic sciences.
In order to make proper clinical decisions, candidates must be able to observe a patient
accurately. Candidates must be able to acquire information from written documents, films, slides,
or videos. Candidates must also be able to interpret X-ray and other graphic images, and digital or
analog representations of physiologic phenomena, such as EKGs with or without the use of
assistive devices. Thus, functional use of vision is necessary.
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Oral-Auditory: Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients.
Candidates must also be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with other members of the
health care team. In emergency situations, candidates must be able to understand and convey
information essential for the safe and effective care of patients in a clear, unambiguous, and rapid
fashion. In addition, candidates must have the ability to relate information to and receive
information from patients in a caring and confidential manner.
Motor: Candidates must possess the motor skills necessary to perform palpation, percussion,
auscultation, and other diagnostic maneuvers. Candidates must be able to execute motor
movements reasonably required to provide general and emergency medical care such as airway
management, placement of intravenous catheters, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and application
of pressure to control bleeding. These skills require coordination of both gross and fine muscular
movements, equilibrium, and integrated use of the senses of touch and vision.
Cognitive: In order to effectively solve clinical problems, candidates must be able to measure,
evaluate, reason, analyze, integrate, and synthesize in a timely fashion. In addition, they must be
able to comprehend three dimensional relationships and to understand the special relationships of
structures.
Social: Candidates must possess the emotional health required for the full utilization of their
intellectual abilities, for the exercise of good judgment, for the prompt completion of all
responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, and for the development of
effective relationships with patients. Candidates must be able to tolerate physically taxing
workloads and function effectively under stress. They must be able to adapt to changing
environments, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the
clinical problems of patients.
Tests and Evaluations: In order to evaluate the competence and quality of candidates, the
Augsburg Physician Assistant Program employs periodic examinations as an essential component
of the physician assistant curriculum. Successful completion of these examinations is required of
all candidates as a condition for continued progress through the curriculum. Reasonable
accommodation will be made in the form or manner of administration of these evaluations where
necessary and possible.
Clinical Assessments: Demonstration of clinical competence is also of fundamental importance
to the career and curriculum progression of the candidates. Therefore, the process of faculty
evaluation of the clinical performance of candidates is an integral and essential part of the
curriculum. Although reasonable accommodation will be made, participation in clinical experiences
and the evaluation of that participation is required.
Experiential Learning Policy
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Program does not award academic credit to an individual for
experiential learning. Applicants desiring admission to Augsburg’s PA Program must satisfactorily
complete all prerequisite courses. Experiential learning will be considered separately from prerequisite
courses. Experiential learning prior to and during admittance to the Augsburg PA Program will not
substitute for any part of the clinical year or preceptorship.
Employment while in the Program
Program faculty discourage outside employment while in the Physician Assistant Program. Faculty
recognize that employment may be an issue that some students will face. Given this recognition,
realize that program obligations will not be altered due to a student’s work obligations. It is further
expected that work obligations will not interfere with the physician assistant students’ learning
progress or responsibilities while in the program.
Withdrawal and Readmission Policies
Voluntary withdrawal from the Physician Assistant Program may be initiated by a student after
submission of a letter to the program director requesting withdrawal. In the letter, the student should
outline the circumstances and reasons for withdrawal. Students will be requested to conduct an exit
interview with the program director prior to leaving the program. For information on withdrawal, see
the Academic Programs and Policies section.
Readmission
Students may request readmission after voluntary withdrawal by submitting a letter to the program
director stating the reasons the student wishes readmission and the anticipated date for readmission.
The submission of a letter and previous enrollment does not constitute automatic acceptance and/or
reentry into the program. Reapplication to the PA Program after dismissal from the program will be
considered only under extremely unusual circumstances. Students who submit letters will be reviewed
by the program faculty. Any student requesting readmission will be considered a new applicant to the
program and will be required to complete the program application process as a new applicant, and
may be required to repeat coursework.
Reapplication does not guarantee readmission to the Physician Assistant Program. After careful
review of the student’s previous academic record and the request for readmission, a decision will be
made. Students may be required to repeat selected coursework or meet new requirements of the
Physician Assistant Program that became effective after the student’s withdrawal. A decision will also
be rendered as to what program coursework will be considered for credit as completed.
Costs of the PA Program
For tuition information, go to www.augsburg.edu/pa.
Payment Options
For complete and current payment options go to the Enrollment Center website at
www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
PA Program Faculty
William Patricio Alemán, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. MD, University of
Ecuador; PA-C, University of California Davis; MEd, University of Minnesota.
Beth Alexander, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, PharmD, University of
Minnesota.
Eric Barth, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St. Thomas; BS, PA
Certificate, Trevecca Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Carrie Gray, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Central College; MPAS,
University of Iowa.
Holly Levine, Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Northwestern University; MD, Loyola
University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
Dawn Ludwig, Assistant Professor and Director, Physician Assistant Studies. BA, MS, University of
Colorado; PhD, Capella University; PA Certification, University of Colorado.
Patricia Marincic, Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies. BS,
Purdue University; MS, Colorado State University; PhD, Utah State University.
Steven Nerheim, Instructor and Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies. MD, University of
Minnesota; MDiv, Luther Seminary.
Brenda Talarico, Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Physician Assistant Studies. BS,
University of Minnesota; MPAS, University of Nebraska; PA Certification, Augsburg College.
Trent Whitcomb, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Mankato State University;
MS and PA Certification, Finch University.
Master of Social Work
You have chosen an exciting way to serve others. The social work profession offers you the rewarding
prospect of joining with others to respond to problems and develop opportunities that benefit
individuals, families, groups, and communities. The MSW degree prepares you for advanced
professional practice in the field of social work.
Augsburg’s MSW program prepares you for agency-based practice with individuals, families, groups,
and communities, and with a dedication to system change that reduces oppression and
discrimination. Graduates of our program share how they appreciated the opportunity to learn new
ideas as well as learn more about themselves. These graduates valued our small class size, our
cohort structure, and the opportunity to have a mentoring relationship with our faculty and staff. As a
small program, we have high expectations for our students and at the same time offer the flexibility to
help them meet their individual goals.
Attending Augsburg College will transform and develop your professional life in unexpected ways. We
have two concentrations. The first, Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP), will prepare you for direct
clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups. The second, Program Development, Policy, and
Administration (PDPA), will prepare you for macro social work practice with organizations,
communities, and other large systems.
We are delighted in your interest in our MSW program and invite you to join us in a lifelong adventure
in learning. The personal and professional growth necessary to become an advanced professional
social worker is challenging. We encourage you to take the challenge with us.
Lois A. Bosch, PhD, LISW
Director, Master of Social Work
MSW Mission
Our mission is to develop social work professionals for practice that promotes social justice and
empowerment towards the well-being of people in a diverse and global society.
Program Overview
The MSW program prepares social work students for agency-based practice in public and nonprofit
settings. By working in the agency setting, social workers collaborate with others to provide holistic,
affordable, and accessible services to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Our challenging
MSW curriculum integrates social work theory with micro- and macro-practice methods. Students
develop skills, knowledge, and values necessary for ethical social work practice. As you progress
through our MSW program, you will:
• learn how an individual lives in and is affected by his or her social environment;
• understand how social policies and programs affect individuals, families, communities, and
society;
• apply theories and methods of practice through the field practicum experience;
• use a range of client-centered approaches to practice with client groups of all types and sizes;
• engage in practice informed by sound, scholarly research;
• evaluate the effectiveness of your social work practice or social work programs;
• advocate for the eradication of oppression and discrimination; and
• be a responsible and contributing citizen in the local and global community.
Accreditation
Augsburg’s MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Your
MSW degree must be accredited by CSWE if you wish to seek licensure with the social work board of
your state. For more information on CSWE accreditation go to www.cswe.org.
Plan of Study
Students entering Augsburg’s MSW program with a bachelor’s degree from a discipline other than
social work are foundation students. Foundation students complete 18 full courses. Full-time
foundation students are enrolled in a two-year program. Part-time foundation students are enrolled in
a four-year program.
Students entering Augsburg’s MSW program with a bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE
(Council on Social Work Education) accredited institution have advanced standing. Advanced
standing students complete 13 full courses and are enrolled in a one-and-a-half-year program. The
part-time option is not generally available for students with advanced standing.
All students must complete the MSW degree in no more than four years following matriculation.
Academic Calendar
The MSW program meets on a trimester academic calendar, offering classes September through
June. Classes typically meet every other weekend with an occasional back-to-back weekend. Field
practicum hours are generally completed during weekday hours. If a student lives outside the Twin
Cities metro, the field practicum hours can be completed at a placement near the student’s place of
residence. Hours per week vary depending on the agency placement and the student’s availability.
For academic calendars and schedules, go to www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar.
Class Periods
Classes meet in four-hour blocks on Friday evenings, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday mornings, 8 a.m. to 12
p.m.; and Saturday afternoons, 1 to 5 p.m. Each class meets for eight sessions in a given trimester.
Time Commitment
Although classes meet on weekends, students spend time on their studies during non-class
weekends and weekdays. On a class weekend, the typical student will spend 12 hours in class within
a 23-hour period. For every hour spent in class, a student may expect to spend 3 to 4 hours outside of
class working on assignments or group projects. A student may also spend 15 to 20 hours per week
in the field practicum during the fall, winter, and spring trimesters (a span of 7 to 9 months for each
practicum). In the final year of study, students complete a summative evaluation or a portfolio, which
requires significant independent research, analysis, and writing.
Some MSW students work full time while enrolled in the program; however, full-time employment is
not recommended. Most students arrange to reduce their work hours or request time away during
their graduate studies. Each student’s situation is unique and must be decided individually. All
students must develop strategies for balancing family, work, and academic responsibilities.
Course Credit and Contact Hours
A full credit MSW course (1.0) is equal to 4 semester credits or 6 quarter credits. Each full course
meets for 32 contact hours, with the expectation of substantial independent study outside of class.
Cohort Structure
MSW students are admitted to a particular cohort. Cohorts are distinguished by level of admission
(foundation or advanced standing), rate of attendance (full-time or part-time), and chosen
concentration (Multicultural Clinical Practice [MCCP] or Program Development, Policy, and
Administration [PDPA]). Any changes to a student’s cohort selection must be approved by the MSW
director.
Field Practicum
Foundation students complete 920 hours in two field practica; advanced standing students complete
500 hours in one field practicum. Successful completion of the first field practicum, applicable for
foundation students, is a minimum of 420 hours. Successful completion of the second field practicum,
required for both foundation and advanced standing students, is a minimum of 500 hours. Each
practicum experience is spread over at least two trimesters (fall and winter). These hours are
completed concurrent with enrollment in the fieldwork seminars as well as other MSW courses.
MSW Curriculum Components
Foundation Curriculum
The foundation curriculum is made up of nine full courses and a generalist field practicum. In the
foundation courses, you are introduced to social work as a profession. You will learn both historical
and contemporary theories and practice methods relating to both the individual and the environment.
During the foundation year, you will study human behavior and the social environment, history of
social welfare policy, research methods, assessment frameworks, family and community diversity,
and social work values and ethics.
In the foundation curriculum, you will apply this generalist knowledge of theories and practice methods
in the generalist field practicum. The field practicum is completed concurrently with your enrollment in
two fieldwork seminar courses. The full foundation curriculum is required of all students, with the
exception of those admitted with advanced standing. Before beginning the concentration curriculum,
all foundation coursework and field hours must be successfully completed.
Concentration Curriculum
The concentration curriculum is made up of nine full courses and an advanced field practicum. After
completing the foundation requirements, you will enroll in the concentration curriculum, which you
selected at the time of application. Augsburg offers two concentrations: Multicultural Clinical Practice
(MCCP) or Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA). In either concentration, you will
deepen your knowledge of the primary issues affecting families and communities, develop a range of
client-centered approaches to practice, gain a broader understanding of human diversity, develop
competencies in practice-based research, and learn practice or program evaluation techniques.
In the concentration curriculum, you will apply this advanced knowledge of theories and practice
methods in the concentration field practicum. The field practicum is relevant to your chosen
concentration and is completed concurrently with your enrollment in two or three field seminar
courses. As a capstone to your MSW program, you will complete a portfolio project or a summative
evaluation project.
Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Concentration
Multiculturalism is a process requiring practitioners to have a deep awareness of their social and
cultural identities, as well as the ability to use multiple lenses when working with diverse populations.
With person-in-environment as an organizing perspective, multicultural clinical social work practice
addresses the biopsychosocial and spiritual functioning of individuals, families, and groups. To this
end, graduates of the MCCP concentration develop competence in using relationship-based, culturally
informed, and theoretically grounded interventions with persons facing challenges, disabilities, or
impairments, including emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders.
Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA) Concentration
In the tradition of Jane Addams, the heart of macro social work practice directs energy toward
changing agency, government, and institutional policies that obscure or oppress people. While many
social workers view their role as focused on individuals and families, social work must also actively
seek equality and justice for clients within agencies, institutions, and society. Social work leaders must
advocate for social change to ensure social justice. The Program Development, Policy, and
Administration (PDPA) concentration responds to this demand for leadership.
The macro (PDPA) social work practitioner recognizes the strengths and abilities of individuals and
communities to implement change. The social work macro practitioner works in partnership with these
individuals and communities to do so. In this concentration you will learn the knowledge and skills
necessary to work with others to achieve needed social change. You also will learn to develop, lead,
guide, and administer programs that serve diverse people in a variety of settings. If you are interested
in social work leadership, program planning, or community and policy advocacy, this concentration
helps you achieve that goal.
Portfolio or Summative Evaluation Project
Portfolio Project (MCCP students)
The goal of the MCCP Portfolio is to enhance the integration of theory and practice, as well as to offer
more vivid portrayals of a student’s academic and professional experience than traditional
assessments. By definition, portfolios are formative, i.e., designed for guided reflection and selfevaluation. However they are also summative documents in that they illustrate students’
competencies. All MCCP students are required to create such a portfolio during their final year of
study. Items in a portfolio might include videotapes, process recordings, reflective statements, writing
samples, case analyses, term papers, electronic submissions, policy activities, feedback from service
users, self-evaluations of personal progress, and links to references.
Summative Evaluation Project (PDPA students)
All social workers must evaluate their practice to determine whether they are helping or harming
clients. While in the concentration practicum, PDPA students will design and implement a program
evaluation for their summative project, which requires integration and application of knowledge and
skills from both the foundation and concentration curricula. Students develop their research while in
their field internship and are advised by their field seminar professor. Students conduct and present
this evaluation/research project during their final year of study.
Master’s Thesis
Students in both concentrations have the option of completing a thesis in addition to either the
portfolio or summative evaluation project. Course credit for the general elective is given for this option.
Students work with a thesis adviser to develop more in-depth research skills contributing to social
work knowledge. To pursue the thesis option, students should notify the MSW program director by the
end of spring trimester of the foundation year.
Degree requirements
To be conferred the MSW degree, students must achieve the following:
• Successful completion of any admission conditions (e.g., statistics, bachelor’s degree)
• Successful completion of MSW courses:
18 full courses for foundation students
13 full courses for advanced standing students
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5, and with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Successful completion of 920 hours of approved field practica for foundation students, 500 hours
of approved field practicum for advanced standing students
• Successful completion and submission of the portfolio project (MCCP) or the summative
evaluation project (PDPA)
• Successful completion of all degree requirements within four years of matriculation
State of Minnesota Social Work Licensure
Six months prior to completion of the MSW degree at Augsburg, students may apply to take the
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) license exam from the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
To achieve LGSW licensure students must pass the state board exam and complete the MSW
degree.
To seek the Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) license or the Licensed Independent Clinical
Social Worker (LICSW) license, one must work two years full time (or 4,000 hours part-time) as an
LGSW under the supervision of an LISW or LICSW. Upon completion of the supervision requirement,
one may take the LISW or LICSW state board exam. For more information, go to the Minnesota Board
of Social Work web page, www.socialwork.state.mn.us.
MSW Course Requirements
Foundation Courses
FALL
SWK 500*
SWK 505*
SWK 530*
SWK 531*
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Practice Methods and Skills 1: Individuals
Integrative Field Seminar 1 (.5) (taken concurrent with first practicum)
Methods Skills Lab (.5)
WINTER
SWK 501*
SWK 506*
SWK 510
SWK 535*
SWK 536*
History of Social Welfare Policy
Practice Methods and Skills 2: Groups
Advanced Practice Methods (advanced standing students only)
Integrative Field Seminar 2 (.5) (taken concurrent with first practicum)
Human Behavior and the Macro Social Environment (.5)
SPRING
SWK 504
SWK 509
SWK 516
Research Methods 1
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health Practice
Community Development for Social Change
Concentration Courses
Multicultural Clinical Practice Concentration
FALL
SWK 610
Integrative Field Seminar 3: MCCP (.5) (taken concurrent with second practicum)
SWK 615
Diversity/Inequality 1: MCCP (.5)
SWK 628
MCCP with Individuals
SWK 629
MCCP with Families
WINTER
SWK 611
SWK 616
SWK 630
SWK 631
SWK 635
Integrative Field Seminar 4: MCCP (.5) (taken concurrent with second practicum)
Diversity/Inequality 2: MCCP (.5)
MCCP Policy Practice
MCCP with Groups (.5)
MCCP Evaluation 1 (.5)
SPRING
SWK 612
SWK 634
SWK 636
SWK 639
SWK 699
Integrative Field Seminar 5: MCCP (.5) (taken concurrent with second practicum)
MCCP Supervision (.5)
MCCP Evaluation 2 (.5)
MCCP Elective (.5)
General Elective
Program Development, Policy, and Administration Concentration
FALL
SWK 651
Integrative Field Seminar 3: PDPA (.5) (taken concurrent with second practicum)
SWK 657
Diversity/Inequality 1: PDPA (.5)
SWK 660
Research 2: Program Evaluation
SWK 667
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice 1
WINTER
SWK 652
SWK 658
SWK 668
SWK 675
Integrative Field Seminar 4: PDPA (.5) (taken concurrent with second practicum)
Diversity/Inequality 2: PDPA (.5)
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice 2
Planning and Policy Practice 1
SPRING
SWK 669
SWK 676
SWK 699
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice 3
Planning and Policy Practice 2
General Elective
*Course potentially can be waived for advanced standing students (BSW holders).
Portfolio or Summative Evaluation Project
Completed and submitted in final year of study.
MSW Course Descriptions
Foundation Courses
SWK 500 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
This course provides the knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth through the life cycle.
It explores the interplay of sociocultural, biological, spiritual, and psychological factors that influence
the growth of individuals and families in contemporary world society. Basic knowledge of biological
systems is required.
SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy
This course analyzes the history of social welfare policy in the United States and its impact on current
social systems and social policy. It examines the major assumptions, values, ideas, and events that
contribute to the rise of the welfare state and the profession of social work. Social welfare policies of
other countries are also explored.
SWK 504 Research Methods 1
This course provides an introduction to social science research methods and ethics, including practice
and program evaluation. The course presents research designs, both quantitative and qualitative
approaches, and various ways to organize, compare, and interpret findings. Students will be
introduced to the use of computers in data analysis. Basic knowledge of statistics is required.
SWK 505 Practice Methods and Skills 1: Individuals
This course introduces students to social work practice. In sequence with SWK 506, it prepares
students to apply the generalist perspective for practice with systems of all sizes. Students begin by
learning about social work with individuals, with a dual focus on the person in the environment. In this
context, they learn about direct services as well as social change.
SWK 506 Practice Methods and Skills 2: Groups
This course prepares students for generalist social work practice with larger client systems. The
strengths perspective is emphasized, and students learn to complete assessments and formulate
intervention strategies in partnership with groups, organizations, and communities.
SWK 509 Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health Practice
This is a foundation Human Behavior and the Social Environment course which explores
psychopathology and mental disorders from a developmental and strengths perspective. Emphasis is
placed on understanding biopsychosocial influences on the incidence, course, and treatment of the
most commonly presented mental disorders and the differential effect of these factors on diverse
populations at risk.
SWK 510 Advanced Practice Methods
This course is for advanced standing students only and is designed to provide a transition from their
BSW program to advanced placement in the MSW program. It provides knowledge and skill building
in the latest approaches to social work practice, contemporary theories, and current research on
effectiveness. The program’s approach to graduate level social work practice with individuals, groups,
families, organizations, and communities will be covered, with opportunities to build on students’ BSW
background and post-graduate experience.
SWK 516 Community Development for Social Change
This course applies the ecological premise that what is personal is also political. The course focuses
on knowledge and skills necessary to practice at the community level of social work practice. Students
will analyze social organizations, policies, and community development.
SWK 530 AND SWK 535 Integrative Field Seminar 1 and 2 (.5 credit each)
The integrative field seminars are courses where field practice and classroom theory meet. The goal
is to strengthen the connections between social work theory and practice. Students are expected to
spend 420 hours in a fieldwork practicum during enrollment in these two courses and to be enrolled in
the corresponding practice methods courses.
SWK 531 Methods Skills Lab (.5 credit)
This half-credit course places an emphasis on active learning and the application of content presented
in SWK 505. The skills lab is an integral part of the required graduate school core curriculum. All
students in field placements must participate in the skills lab and Integrative Field Seminar 1.
SWK 536 Human Behavior and the Macro Social Environment (.5 credit)
This course builds on HBSE, moving from the individual life span focus to emphasizing the impact of
the environment in all relationships, stressing the link between social issues and individual problems
plus defining the common human condition.
Multicultural Clinical Practice Concentration Courses
SWK 610, 611, and 612 Integrative Field Seminar 3, 4, and 5: MCCP (.5 credit each)
The field seminars are designed to address issues and experiences from the student’s field practicum
through rigorous application of different theoretical concepts and social work principles using a
culturally sensitive approach grounded in a clear ethical foundation. The goal is to strengthen the
students’ sophistication in understanding the interconnections between culturally appropriate theory
and practice skills related to a specific client system, and the students’ inherent and inescapable
contribution based on the students’ use of self. Secondly, the field seminars are the courses where
students reflect on the evolution of their practice and document their progress. All students in field
placements must participate in the appropriate concurrent field seminar.
SWK 615 and 616 Diversity and Inequality 1 and 2: MCCP (.5 credit each)
These courses are based on a dual focus of valuing diversity and understanding social justice. This
two-course sequence studies the history, demographics, and cultures of various disenfranchised
groups as well as the dominant culture. It examines the impact of inequality on people of all
backgrounds. In the second trimester, students will participate in dialogue group: a stage-based, cofacilitated, face-to-face group that focuses on dialogue skills within the context of one’s race, ethnicity,
age, religion, disability, country of origin, gender identity and sexual orientation. The two-sequence
course is based on several assumptions: social inequality is an overarching phenomenon related to
diversity, with individual manifestations within different social identity categories; social injustice
occurs and is present at individual, institutional, and societal/structural levels; and, professional social
work ethics and values demand cultural competence and culturally sensitive practice at the micro,
mezzo, and macro levels.
SWK 628 MCCP with Individuals
MCCP with Individuals is a required methods course in the MCCP concentration. The course
prepares social work clinicians who are competent to assess, intervene and monitor clinical
interventions that are culturally sensitive and consistent with social work values and ethics. Although
focused on individual intervention, clients are viewed within the context of their families and social
context. The therapeutic process and treatment strategies are examined, incorporating content from
psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and post-modern models. These content area are compared
from a multicultural perspective in terms of their theoretical assumptions, intervention methods, and
empirical evidence regarding treatment outcomes. Application of the models is placed within the
problem-solving model and guided by an ecosystems, strengths, and empowerment perspective.
Particular attention is given to the development of self-reflective practitioners.
SWK 629 MCCP with Families
MCCP with Families is a required methods course that focuses on the family as a unit of assessment
and intervention in clinical social work practice. This course examines theory, knowledge and skills for
clinical practice with families within a multicultural context. Students apply major family therapy
models to assessing and intervening with families experiencing problems. The models are compared
from a multicultural perspective in terms of their theoretical assumptions, intervention methods, and
empirical evidence regarding treatment outcomes. Application of the models is placed within the
problem-solving model and guided by ecosystems, strengths and empowerment perspectives. The
course emphasizes family work that is appropriate to individual and family developmental stages and
to diverse family types. Attention is given to family-centered practice in different social work fields of
practice and settings and to the development of self-awareness of the practitioner.
SWK 630 MCCP Policy Practice
In this course, MCCP students learn how organizational and social policies affect the delivery of
clinical social work services in multicultural contexts. Students build upon the core policy practice
competencies gained in their MSW foundation courses. Clinical social work practice is distinguished
from other professional clinical practice by this use of the person-in-environment perspective. The
multicultural lens sharpens focus on both the strengths that come with diversity and the discrimination
and oppression, such as racism, that policies can uphold or undo.
SWK 631 MCCP with Groups (.5 credit)
This course prepares students for advanced multicultural group work within a clinical practice. It builds
on the foundational curriculum with particular attention to clinical practice skills. Students will focus on
the process of individual empowerment and change in the context of clinical group processes. Applied
theories of human development, change, and resilience are integrated with theories of group
processes, group leadership, and group communication as a critical knowledge base for planning,
intervention, and leadership. Students will develop an understanding of phases of group practice,
intervention skills, and ethical practices applied in a groupwork environment. In this course, the
reflexive use of self and the cautious use of evidence based practice serve as the foundation for
culturally responsive group work. Students will consider how their social identity and position
influences similar and mixed social identity groups and their processes.
SWK 634 MCCP Supervision (.5 credit)
Building upon the research to date on social work supervision, this course presents the functions of
supervision (administrative, educational, supportive) as they interrelate in achieving the primary
purpose of clinical supervision: assuring that client services prevent difficulties in client functioning
and restore or enhance the biopsycohosocial and spiritual functioning of individuals, families and
groups served by supervisees. Students hone skills necessary for each of the stages of the
supervisory process (planning, beginning, work, and ending), and they build a repertoire of
supervisory questions that have been associated in research with fostering success in meeting clients’
goals. Students learn to differentiate supervision with its dimensions of hierarchical power,
responsibility, liability, and authority from peer consultation. They gain competencies in both individual
and group supervision, as well as competencies related to consultation with a multicultural lens to
advance the application of theories and models of clinical social work practice.
SWK 635 and 636 MCCP Evaluation 1 and 2 (.5 credit each)
The values and skills of advanced clinical practice combined with research methods guide the
creation of culturally appropriate approaches to monitoring and evaluating clinical practice.
Multicultural evaluation is built on the values of social work, “dignity, self-determination, equity,
empowerment, and social justice” (Gutierrez, 2004, p. 127). Monitoring and evaluating clinical practice
requires the integration of evidence-based practice knowledge, multicultural clinical skills and multiepistemological research skills. This approach to evaluation critically applies the fundamental tenants
of social science research, including both modern and post-modern methods.
SWK 639 MCCP Elective (.5 credit)
Courses in MCCP electives are opportunities for students to practice with a focus on a particular field
or aspect of social work practice. Examples include Ethics, Substance Abuse and Social Work, and
Trauma Therapy and Treatment.
Program Development, Policy, and Administration Concentration Courses
SWK 651 AND 652 Integrative Field Seminar 3 and 4: PDPA (.5 credit each)
The goal of these two courses is to strengthen the connections between theory and practice. All
students in field placements must participate in the appropriate concurrent field seminar. As part of
this integrative function, the seminar also serves as a means for making connections among course
components and the expansion of classroom content—particularly as relating to dynamics of groups,
communities, and organizations; human behavior; policy analysis; and research.
SWK 657 AND 658 Diversity and Inequality 1 and 2: PDPA (.5 credit each)
These courses explore diversity and social inequality related to race, ethnicity, social class, gender,
sexual orientation, age, and disability with application to the social service setting. Students focus on
the structural and institutional processes through which social inequality is created and perpetuated.
Institutional remedies for inequality are studied, such as affirmative action and equal opportunity
policy, culturally competent supervision, administration, program development, and advocacy.
SWK 660 Research 2: Program Evaluation
Building on the basic research skills developed in Research 1, this course offers a program-oriented
exploration of the range of research methods used in social work. There will be a particular focus on
evaluative research, a critique of the role of research in assessing efficiency and effectiveness in
social service delivery, and identification with the responsibility of social workers “to expand the
knowledge base” of social work. The course emphasizes research as a tool at all levels of social work
and will be concerned with strengthening the linkages between research, theory, and program
evaluation.
SWK 667 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 1
This course examines organizational theory and structure; processes of development, research, and
evaluation; and social work values and ethics in the workplace. The need to work effectively within an
organizational context means that social work practitioners must acquire a level of expertise in
organization theory, dynamics, structure, and behavior, as well as an understanding of how
organizations provide practice opportunities and constraints. This course provides opportunities for
students to build the necessary skills to become effective service providers or change agents in the
context of their work in social service organizations.
SWK 668 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 2
This course builds on the theoretical knowledge base of SWK 667 and is intended to provide students
with opportunities to apply those critical skills used in supervision and management. These skills are
intended as a base for the beginning administrator. This course expects the student to develop
specific skills in budgeting and personnel/human resource functions (e.g., recruitment, selection,
hiring, training, and evaluation). Prerequisite: SWK 667
SWK 669 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 3
This course explores strategies and methods for working effectively with other service agencies,
legislative and policy-making bodies, regulatory agencies, and advocacy groups. Prerequisite: SWK
668
SWK 675 Planning and Policy Practice 1
This course examines theoretical and conceptual ideas concerning human services, their rationale in
a market economy, and their relationship to public policy. Students will gain knowledge and build skills
in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of services at various levels of system design, taking
into account organizational, financial, and technological dimensions within an analytical framework of
defined need and demand for service.
SWK 676 Planning and Policy Practice 2
This course examines theories, concepts, and analytical frameworks for analyzing policy. It addresses
the role of economics, demographics, politics, values, and other relevant factors on policy design and
implementation. The course emphasizes the analysis of selected existing or proposed policies in such
areas as social insurance (e.g., Social Security), welfare reform, health care, long-term care, and tax
policy including tax expenditures. Prerequisite: SWK 675
Both Concentrations
SWK 699 General Elective
Students in both concentrations complete at least one general elective course for graduation. The
following are examples of elective offerings that are rotated each year:
• Parent and Professional Planning
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Social Work Clinical Practice
• Spirituality and Social Work Practice
• Empowerment of Services Users in Mental Health
We also offer short-term electives abroad:
Exploring Human Services in International Settings (examples include Mexico, Slovenia, Namibia,
South Africa, India, China, and Hong Kong)
SWK 698 Independent Study
Students may propose to complete an independent study project. Such directed study projects
provide the opportunity for a student to explore a particular area of social work. A faculty sponsor
must be secured and a proposal submitted to the Social Work Department. On rare occasions, an
independent study may be used to satisfy the general elective requirement. Prior approval is required.
Courses that are part of the required curriculum may not be taken as independent study.
Fieldwork and Field Placement
Social work education goes beyond the classroom. Through the field experience, we expect that
students will demonstrate skills to bridge theory and practice. Collaborative efforts between the
student, the field agency, and the MSW program are essential to successful learning. The foundation
of the practice includes:
• ethical, competent professional practice;
• problem solving within a systems framework and strengths perspective;
• use of advanced practice theories in Multicultural Clinical Practice or Program Development,
Policy, and Administration settings;
• evaluation of the effectiveness of program or practice activities;
• an understanding of, and respect for, diverse peoples and cultures;
• responsibility and service to the local and global community in the interest of social justice; and
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a commitment to oppose oppression of all forms.
Field Education Format
Under the instruction and supervision of professionally-trained, MSW-level, and program-approved
field instructors, foundation students will spend a minimum of 920 hours in two field practica.
Advanced standing students will spend a minimum of 500 hours in one field practicum. The
foundation practicum is spread over at least two trimesters (fall and winter) and the concentration
practicum is spread over the entire academic year. Both practica are concurrent with enrollment in
integrative field seminars, as well as other MSW coursework.
The fieldwork education of the MSW program is divided into two components:
Foundation Practicum
The foundation practicum, or generalist practicum, puts emphasis on developing competence as a
professional generalist social worker. It requires a minimum of 420 hours and is completed by
students admitted at the foundation level. Students spend an average of 15 hours per week during the
fall and winter trimesters in this practicum.
Concentration Practicum
The concentration practicum places emphasis on advanced practice skills and leadership qualities
related to the chosen concentration. It requires a minimum of 500 hours and is completed by all
students, including those admitted with advanced standing. Students spend an average of 18 hours
per week during the fall, winter, and spring trimesters in this practicum.
Process for Field Practicum Selection
Field practica begin in the fall. Selection begins the previous spring in collaboration with two other
Twin Cities MSW programs. Students attend the student field orientation before beginning their
search. Students also have the opportunity to attend a Field Fair held jointly by Augsburg College and
the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. At this Field Fair, students are able to meet a large
number of agencies and potential field instructors. Practicum selection involves interviews at
approved sites, arranged by the student, and a matching process conducted collaboratively by the
field coordinators at the three MSW programs in the Twin Cities.
In some instances, students can petition to complete a field practicum at an agency not on the
approved list or at their place of employment. Students who wish to do so work with the MSW field
coordinator for such proposals.
Field Practicum Settings
The Augsburg field faculty are committed to the success of each student in a stimulating and
challenging field practicum. Our current list of approved field sites includes agencies in the following
areas of practice:
• family and children
• child welfare
• mental health
• crisis intervention
• senior resources
• family social policy
• health and human services
• corrections and probation
• public and independent schools
• youth services
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American Indian family services
chronic and persistent mental illness
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court services
immigrant, migrant, refugee services
victims of torture
faith-based social services
neighborhood services
legislation advocacy
housing services-employment services
community organizing
research centers
Dual Degree in Social Work and Theology (MSW/MA, Theology)
Augsburg College’s Department of Social Work (Minneapolis) and Luther Seminary (St. Paul) offer a
dual degree: Master of Social Work and Master of Arts in theology (MSW/MA). The dual degree has
been approved by both institutions and by the Council on Social Work Education. If you are interested
in combining a Master of Social Work with a Master of Arts in theology, we recommend you begin with
the Luther Seminary program first and identify yourself as seeking the dual degree. For application
information visit the Luther Seminary website at http://www.luthersem.edu/admissions/.
Purpose
The dual degree focuses on meeting the educational interests of people planning to serve the spiritual
and social needs of families, individuals, and communities in both rural and urban settings. Both
institutions have a commitment to social and economic justice and to teamwork in the pastoral and
human service settings. This joint program is ecumenical in its admission policies as well as its
academic outlook.
Objectives
Three primary objectives have been established:
• To educate practitioners in social work and ministry who can combine the values, skills, and
knowledge of both theology and social work to serve people in more holistic ways.
• To generate the partnerships necessary to serve the complex needs of communities and people
experiencing transition in their lives, including the change of government support for those in
poverty.
• To prepare practitioners to seek the strengths of interdisciplinary teams in the human service and
pastoral settings.
Enrollment
We recommend that dual degree students enroll in Luther Seminary courses first. Upon completion of
this first year of courses, students then enroll in Augsburg courses for a second and third year (fulltime). In the dual degree, Luther Seminary offers nine courses which can be completed in one year if
pursued full-time. The remaining Luther Seminary course requirements are waived and replaced by
the Augsburg MSW curriculum. At Augsburg, dual degree students complete the entire MSW
curriculum with the exception of the general elective.
Course Format and Field Practicum
Luther Seminary courses are offered on a weekday schedule and Augsburg College courses are
offered on a weekend schedule. The field practicum is incorporated into the Augsburg curriculum and
will be in a setting reflective of the dual degree program, such as congregational multidisciplinary
teams, nursing home chaplaincy, and social work teams. The Luther Seminary program and the
Augsburg College program are both full-time; it is not feasible for students to do both programs
simultaneously.
Summary of MSW/MA Theology Dual Degree Requirements
• Luther Seminary full courses: 9
• Augsburg College full courses: 12—advanced standing, 17—foundation (elective is met at Luther)
• MSW field practicum course credit hours: See guidelines under field practicum.
• MSW portfolio or summative evaluation project
Admission to the Dual Degree
It is the responsibility of dual degree students to be aware of application deadlines for both
institutions. Applicants must apply to each program separately. Please note: admission to one
institution does not guarantee admission to the other.
To request the catalog and application materials, you must contact each program separately.
Financial aid is also a separate process.
Dual Degree in Social Work and Business Administration (MSW/MBA)
Augsburg College offers a dual MSW/MBA degree in social work and business administration.
Students enrolled in the dual degree program learn to create better managed and financially sound
service organizations to serve diverse communities, both locally and globally.
Purpose
Many social service agencies today require that agency managers combine financial and business
expertise with social work practice and policy formation. The MSW/MBA dual degree prepares
graduates to function in a workplace that demands the delivery of quality services with increasingly
limited resources.
Concentration
The MSW/MBA dual degree includes an accelerated third year of study for MSW students who elect
the Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA) concentration. In this macro practice
concentration, students learn to affect positive change in social service systems through their work
with communities, organizations, and social policy makers. Prior Augsburg MSW graduates who have
completed the necessary PDPA coursework are eligible to return to complete the MBA portion of the
dual degree.
Schedule
Years 1 and 2 (September through June)
MSW classes meet on alternating weekends—Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Saturday
afternoons.
Year 3 (12–16 months)
MBA classes meet primarily one night per week. The MBA program includes a summer term.
Curriculum
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Either 920 hours (foundation) or 500 hours (advanced standing) MSW field practicum experience
The MSW summative evaluation project may be accepted by the MBA program as partial
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Complete a minimum of 8 MBA courses for students who completed the MSW degree 2002 and
beyond; complete a minimum of 9 MBA courses for students who completed the MSW degree
prior to 2002
For more information regarding the MBA coursework required for the MSW/MBA dual degree, see the
Master of Business Administration section.
MBA Admission
MSW/MBA dual degree applicants may apply to both programs at the same time or admitted MSW
students may wait to apply to the MBA program until their concentration year. The GMAT is waived for
MSW/MBA dual degree applicants. MBA application materials include: completed application, two
short essays, an updated resume, two letters of recommendation, and a personal interview with the
MBA program director. Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other.
Admission to MSW
The Augsburg College MSW program promotes the widest possible diversity within its student
population. Therefore, the admission policies ensure that educational opportunities are provided to
persons with a range of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
Listed below are general descriptions for the application process. Refer to the MSW application
documents for details regarding specific application requirements.
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Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
Liberal arts coursework in the social sciences, humanities, biology, and statistics
Application Checklist
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The following materials must be submitted to Augsburg’s Office of Admissions:
Completed and signed application form—www.augsburg.edu/msw or call 612-330-1101.
The application deadline is January 15 each year for entry in the following academic year. All
applications and materials noted below are due by 5 p.m. on the application deadline.
$35 application fee
One official transcript from each previously-attended postsecondary institution. This includes
colleges, universities, vocational/technical institutions, and PSEO institutions.
Liberal arts prerequisite coursework including 4 social sciences, 3 humanities, 1 biology, and 1
statistics course. These courses must be completed prior to enrollment.
Completed BSW course equivalency checklist (for advanced standing applicants)
Three completed and signed recommendation checklist forms, with letters attached
Typed, double-spaced personal statement responding to the questions noted on the
application form
Results of the TOEFL language tests, if applicable (refer to p. 16 for college policy)
Official international credit evaluation course-by-course review (for degrees completed outside
of the United States)
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the
additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions
section.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure
as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to eight (8.0) transfer credits. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in
the Academic Programs and Policies section of this catalog.) Eligible courses must be from a CSWEaccredited MSW program and students must have received a grade of B (3.0) or higher. Students
must complete no fewer than 10 (10.0) courses at Augsburg in order to receive their MSW degree
from Augsburg College.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is an application category open to those with a bachelor’s degree in social work
accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Advanced standing applicants may
seek waivers for the following eligible MSW courses: Human Behavior and the Social Environment,
History of Social Welfare Policy, Practice Methods 1 and 2, and Integrative Field Seminars 1 and 2
(which include 420 field practicum hours). Advanced standing applicants must offer an equivalent
BSW course for each with a grade of B (3.0) or higher in order to receive a waiver.
Academic Policies
Academic Achievement
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the MSW program. If a
student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation. A 3.0 cumulative
grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If the
cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the
program. Students are retained in the program who can:
• maintain expected grade point average (3.0 or higher);
• complete course requirements of the program and field placement in a timely manner;
• complete the program within four years; and
• abide by the department’s Standards for Social Work Education and the NASW Code of Ethics.
No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 will count toward the degree. Courses with a grade
below 2.5 must be repeated. No more than two courses can be repeated. Only the credits and grades
earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. If a student receives a grade below
2.5 in a field course, the MSW director will initiate a Level III review, as outlined in section 3.2 of the
Standards for Social Work Education.
Evaluation of Student Field Performance
The criteria for evaluating field performance can be found in the MSW Field Manual, which is
distributed to newly-admitted students at our field orientation prior to seeking the field placement.
Four-Year Limit
All students are required to finish the degree within four years of matriculation. See the Academic
Programs and Policies section of this catalog for policy on continuation of coursework or final thesis.
Leave of Absence
Students who interrupt their program enrollment must request a leave of absence through the MSW
program in order to maintain their admitted status. The request must be made in writing. A leave of
absence typically requires a full year away from the program in order to return to classes in sequence.
Prerequisite Courses
All foundation courses are prerequisite to the concentration courses. Students may not enroll in the
concentration courses until successfully completing all foundation courses. In addition there are
individual courses that are prerequisite to other individual courses in the MSW curriculum. These are
listed in the MSW Handbook, which is distributed to newly-admitted students.
Program Costs
In addition to tuition fees, MSW students can expect to purchase textbooks, a facilities fee, and
student liability insurance when in a field placement. There may also be additional fees associated
with short-term electives abroad.
Graduate Scholarship Search Tips
As you may know, graduate students do not have access to many of the financial aid opportunities
open to undergraduates. Because of this, we strongly encourage you to spend time doing your own
independent research into graduate funding available locally, nationally, and internationally.
The simplest way to begin a search for graduate funding is to look online. There are many scholarship
search engines online. The following websites may provide a good starting point for your search:
www.naswfoundation.org
www.gradloans.com
www.cswe.org
www.gradschools.com
www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org
www.fastweb.com
www.aauw.org
www.gradview.com
www.finaid.org
www.petersons.com
www.students.gov
www.srnexpress.com
Examples of Social Work Graduate Scholarships
Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships offered each year to students from ethnic groups of color. Applications due in
May (go to www.cswe.org.)
Gosnell Scholarship Funds
Ten awards ($1,000-$4,000) offered to social work students interested in working with American
Indian/Alaska Native and Hispanic/Latino populations or in public and voluntary nonprofit agency
settings. Applications due in August (see www.naswfoundation.org).
Vern Lyons Scholarship
One award ($2,000) offered to students interested in health/mental health practice and a commitment
to the African American community. Applications due in August (see www.naswfoundation.org).
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Several awards ($1,000 each) offered to students who demonstrate excellence in preparation for
clinical social work practice. Applications due in March (see www.abecsw.org).
MSSA Diversity Educational Scholarship
One $500 award offered to students from African-American, American Indian, Asian, GLBT, Hispanic
and Immigrant Cultures in completing their education in the Human Service Field. Applications due in
June (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
Marjorie J. Carpenter Scholarship
One $1,500 award offered to students seeking education in the human service field so they may
enhance their professional and/or technical skill development. Applications due in June (see
www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
Augsburg Scholarships
Augsburg’s Social Work Department offers several scholarships each year. Students who are enrolled
in the first year of the program are eligible to apply. Awards range in amount from $300 to $3,000.
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for Minority Social Work Students
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship
Bodo F. Suemning Memorial Scholarship
Blanca Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship
AmeriCorps Tuition Discount
Augsburg offers a tuition discount to students who are or have been AmeriCorps volunteers—25% off
the tuition cost of one course per trimester. This would apply to all trimesters of your MSW program.
Contact the Enrollment Center for more information.
Military Discount
See description in the Financing Your Education section of the catalog.
Accreditations and Affiliations
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools. For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and
memberships, see the About Augsburg College section of this catalog.
The Augsburg Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
(CSWE).
MSW Forum
All MSW students are invited to participate in the student-run organization, the MSW Forum. The
purpose of the forum is to facilitate communication between social work students and the social work
department, as well as to provide the opportunity for student participation in department governance,
curriculum development, and program improvements. As such, forum members are invited to attend
Social Work Department meetings via representatives.
The forum has historically been volunteer based. Any student may serve on the forum, provided the
student can make a commitment to attend the meetings and share in the efforts. The MSW director
and MSW program coordinator also serve on the forum. Other faculty may be invited as permanent
members or as guests.
Past forum members established these guidelines:
• provide an avenue for students to share and discuss ideas and/or concerns related to the MSW
educational experience with the Social Work Department
• encourage constructive dialogue among students, faculty, and department and College
administrators
• make recommendations to the department regarding program improvements
• receive and give feedback on expectations of faculty, students, and the College
• plan and coordinate MSW student events, lectures, discussions
• organize social action projects.
MSW Faculty
Laura Boisen, Professor of Social Work, MSW Field Coordinator. BS, Wartburg College; MSSW,
University of Wisconsin; MPA, Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch, Professor of Social Work, MSW Program Director. BA, Northwestern College; MSW,
University of Iowa; PhD, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.
Mauricio Cifuentes, Assistant Professor of Social Work. JD, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana,
Bogota, Colombia; MSW Loyola University; PhD, Loyola University.
Ankita Deka, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi University; MSW, Tata Institute of Social
Sciences; PhD, Indiana University.
Christina Erickson, Associate Professor of Social Work, Field Education Coordinator. BS, University
of Minnesota; MSW, University of Minnesota-Duluth; PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago.
Annette Gerten, Associate Professor of Social Work, BSW Field Coordinator. BA, College of St.
Catherine; MSW, University of Michigan; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Melissa Hensley, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, MSW, PhD, Washington University in St.
Louis; MHA, University of Missouri–Columbia.
K. Abel Knochel, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Albright College; MSW, Spalding
University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara Lehmann, Associate Professor of Social Work, BSW Program Director. BA, Knox College;
MSW, Tulane University; PhD, Case Western Reserve University.
Terrence Lewis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, The Catholic University of America; MSW,
University of Kentucky; PhD, Boston University.
Nancy Rodenborg, Associate Professor of Social Work, Department Chair. BA, Indiana University;
MSW, University of Minnesota; MIA, School of International Training; PhD, University of Arizona.
Michael Schock, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, University of Washington; MSW, University
of Minnesota; PhD, University of Washington.
Staff
Erika McCreedy, Administrative Assistant
Doran Edwards, BSW Assistant Director
Courtney Zaato, Field Assistant
Holley Locher, MSW Program Coordinator
Augsburg College Board of Regents
For more details, go to www.augsburg.edu/regents.
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ’65
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Karen Durant ’81
Matt Entenza, JD
Mark A. Eustis
Anthony L. Genia, Jr, ’85, MD
Alexander J. Gonzalez ’90
Michael R. Good ’71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi Harpstead
Rev. Rolf Jacobson, PhD
Eric J. Jolly, PhD
Cynthia G. Jones ’81, PhD
Dean Kennedy ’75
Toby Piper LaBelle ’96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’68, JD
Andre J. Lewis ’73, PhD
Jennifer H. Martin, EdD
Marie O. McNeff, EdD
Paul S. Mueller ’84, MD
Jeff Nodland ’77
Lisa Novotny ’80
Paul C. Pribbenow, PhD
Bishop Peter Rogness, ex-officio
Gary Tangwall ’80
Rev. David Tiede, PhD
Bishop Harold Usgaard, ex-officio
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, DMin
Bonnie Wallace
Rev. Mark Wilhelm, PhD, ex-‐officio
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Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog
2011-2012
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College undergr... Show more
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog
www.augsburg.edu
Index
Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog
2011-2012
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College undergraduate
education and its curriculum. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject
to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the College policies in force at the
time of publication. It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements and academic
policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult Academic
Advising, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 8
for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published 2011
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives
together as a college community.
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at
Augsburg, I trust that you will continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience
that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will be reminded of the relationships and
commitments you have formed at Augsburg — they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you find in this
map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue to
believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the
next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education,
welcome. I believe you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution,
but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant
city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the
city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not only
provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share your own
talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and
service experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in
preparing students as faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of undertaking — will occur on a
small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the
emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you
here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated
to higher learning and good living. Here you can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
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2011-2012 Academic Calendar
Day Program (and PA program)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated calendar
and registration information at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2011
Summer
September 4-6
September 7
October 28
Nov -----14-Dec 2
November 24
November 28
December 9
December 12-15
First-year registration
New student orientation
Classes begin
Mid-term break (one day only)
Registration for spring
Thanksgiving recess begins
Classes resume
Classes end
Final exams
Spring Term 2012
January 17
Classes begin
March 19
Mid-term break begins
March 26
Classes resume
April 9-20
Registration for fall
April 6
Easter break begins
April 27
Classes end
April 30 - May 3
Final exams
May 5
Baccalaureate/Commencement
---The multi-year calendar for planning purposes can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Please note that future years are subject to change.-
2011-2012 Academic Calendar
Weekend College and Graduate Programs (not including the PA program
and MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated calendar
and registration information at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2011
Class Weekends:
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September 9-11
September 23-25
September 30 - October 2
October 14-16
November 4-6
November 18-20
December 2-4
December 9-11
Winter Term 2012
Class Weekends:
January 6-8
January 20-22
January 27-29
February 10-12
February 24-26
March 9-11
March 23-25
March 30 - April 1 (MSW only)
Spring Term 2012
Class Weekends:
April 13-15
April 27-29
May 11-13
May 18-20
June 1-3
June 8-10
June 22-24
June 29-July 1 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s webpage at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
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Directory
Area Code: 612
Access Center 330-1749
Academic Advising 330-1025
Academic Enrichment 330-1165
Academic Affairs 330-1024
Admissions Offices
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 330-1001
Toll-free 1-800-788-5678
Office of Graduate Admissions 330-1101
Augsburg for Adults 330-1782
Alumni and Constituent Relations 330-1178
Toll-free 1-800-260-6590
Athletics 330-1249
Campus Activities and Orientation / SOAR 330-1111
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) 330-1053
Classroom Services 330-1219
College Pastor/Campus Ministry 330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion 330-1707
Development (financial gifts to the College) 330-1613
Toll-free 1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center 330-1046
Toll-free 1-800-458-1721
Event and Conference Planning 330-1107
Facilities Management 330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) 330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) 330-1000
Fax 330-1649
Graduate Studies 330-1101
Human Resources 330-1058
Lindell Library 330-1017
Lost and Found 330-1000
Parent and Family Relations 330-1525
President’s Office 330-1212
Registrar 330-1036
Residence Life (housing) 330-1488
Rochester Campus 507-288-2886
StepUP . 330-1405
Strommen Career and Internship Center 330-1148
Student Affairs 330-1160
Student Government 330-1110
Summer Session 330-1046
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TRIO/Student Support Services
Weekend College 330-1101
330-1311
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration, of
discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is
the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow.
Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare
students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for Meaning” courses,
students explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with
the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime:
writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, many courses are
able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships,
experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the
resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either on campus
or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). This five-college consortium allows
day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while a full-time student
at Augsburg. The ACTC includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine University, Hamline University,
Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas.
Weekend College offers 18 majors and a number of certificate programs.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They
stand as testaments to the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
“Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical
thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community
that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by
excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran
church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.”
History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the
confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in
September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were
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enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876). Professor Weenaas recruited two
teachers from Norway—Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the
direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide
such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare
future theological students; and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement
stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This
commitment to church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more than 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president
(1876-1907), required students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student
involvement in the community gave early expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education
for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran
Free Church. The church was a group of independent congregations committed to congregational
autonomy and personal Christianity. This change made Augsburg the only higher educational
institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still important primarily as
an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
This attitude began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr., became
president. He worked to develop college departments with an appeal to a broader range of students
than just those intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a more
general education for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (1938-1962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made
Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve academic
offerings. Now the College was a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most
attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college
program based on general education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the
College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the interests
of the Lutheran Free Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now
Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged with the American
Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church merged with two other Lutheran
bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980) Augsburg became a vital
and integral part of the city. The College began to reach out to nontraditional student populations,
ensuring educational opportunity for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall,
Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena, and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment
to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a
curriculum that draws on the resources of the city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some
of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two graduate degree programs, hosting
national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership,
the College sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in
vocational calling that provides students both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to
succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College aims to
educate students of all ages — in the midst of a great city — to be faithful citizens of the world.
Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church;
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send
out productive, creative, and successful citizens;
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning
laboratory for Augsburg students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to
serve our neighbor.” Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful
work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a
complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers
master’s degree programs in business, education, leadership, nursing, physician assistant studies,
and social work. The College’s first doctoral program, in nursing practice, has been approved. For
information on graduate programs, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate education is offered both on weekday semester programs, and alternate weekend
trimester programs. The graduate programs generally follow the trimester schedule.
In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn. and a
center in Bloomington, Minn.
Weekend College
Augsburg’s Weekend College (WEC) provides an educational opportunity for adults who want to
earn a baccalaureate degree and work or have other commitments during the week. It is a means by
which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or
pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal arts and professional studies.
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Weekend College began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors. Eight courses were
offered in the first term. Today, with approximately 1,000 students enrolled each term and a variety
of majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, WEC is one of the largest programs of its type
among Minnesota private colleges.
The Adult Learner
Augsburg’s Weekend College is based on the assumption that adult students are mature,
self-disciplined, and motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and
individual study. Each course includes periods of concentrated, on-campus study as well as time for
independent study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To meet the needs of nontraditional students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for
three-and-a-half to four hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, or
Sunday afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be scheduled during the week.
WEC students may take from one to four courses each term. The WEC academic year is divided into
three trimesters (fall, winter, and spring), so that students may complete three terms in the traditional
nine-month academic year.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend College is participation in a community of adult
learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work
and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages WEC
students to make use of College facilities, such as Lindell Library, and to participate in academic and
co-curricular activities, such as the student newspaper, travel seminars, student organizations, fine
arts events, networking events, workshops, and convocations. The WEC student body elects its own
leaders through the WEC Student Senate.
Augsburg for Adults
Through the Augsburg for Adults program office, Augsburg continues its tradition of innovation to
meet the needs of adult students by creating new programs, providing faculty and staff development
in adult learning, and serving adult and non-traditional students.
Students are recognized as adult learners from age 25 to 60-plus whether they take courses in
the traditional day program, the Weekend College program, or any of the graduate programs. To learn
more about graduate studies at Augsburg, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and the WEC faculty are full-time Augsburg
professors as well as adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their teaching. Most faculty
hold a doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their activities
at the College. Professors are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but
these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty
development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and
theories.
Weekend College’s small classes facilitate the College’s tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus
activities.
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Rochester campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the
College’s mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. In Rochester, six undergraduate
majors, plus a certificate program in business management, are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA),
a few blocks south of the heart of the city which is home to about 100,000 residents. It is a city that
enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a trimester schedule with classes taking place on
weekday evenings and on occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. In
addition to the half- dozen degree programs that can be completed entirely in this location, students
may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based courses and
courses taken in the Day or WEC program in Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported through
an array of e-learning resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of
online course management software. Information about the Rochester campus is available at
www.augsburg.edu/Rochester or by calling the Rochester office at 507-288-2886.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning in part through its College of the Third
Age. College of the Third Age is a teaching-learning service founded more than 30 years ago to
serve older adults by encouraging lifelong learning, fostering interactive discussion, and introducing
new topics and subjects related to an ever-changing world. A roster of more than 25 retired, semiretired, and working professors teach non-credit seminars for the program, based upon their areas of
expertise.
College of the Third Age partners with organizations and facilities that serve older adults in the
Twin Cities metropolitan area, including churches, synagogues, community centers, and senior
residences. The current catalog lists more than 200 classes available for group study at partner
organizations and facilities. To obtain further information about the program or to request a catalog,
call 612-330-1139 or visit www.augsburg.edu/thirdage.
Campus Location
Augsburg’s campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the
oldest of 170 parks in Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the
city’s largest medical complexes—University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent to
Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners theater district just a few blocks away.
Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreational
opportunities, are just minutes west and east of campus via Interstate 94, which forms the southern
border of the campus.
Convenient bus routes run throughout the city and connect with the suburbs. Augsburg is located
just blocks away from two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most airlines provide daily service to the Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport, and bus or train connections can be made from all areas of the United States.
Facilities and Housing
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A
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tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower dormitories, the five buildings on the Quadrangle,
plus Music Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles
Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Offices—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located on the first floor of
Christensen Center. The Office of Graduate Admissions is located on the second floor of Christensen
Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg College from
1963 to 1980, this residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of
living units and houses 192 students, as well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies;
the Strommen Career and Internship Center; and the Office of Marketing and Communication.
College of the Third Age and Inter-Race—This house, located at 620 21st Avenue, provides office
space for these two programs.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP)
offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and
well-being. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with admission offices, student lounge and
recreational areas, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy
center, and offices for student government and student publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice
field of many of the Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months,
allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The Foss
Center is named in recognition of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also housed in this complex, which provides space for
campus ministry, the drama and communication offices, and the Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974)-—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating, and
recreational skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for
Dean (’75) and Terry Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, new fitness
center, classrooms for health and physical education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology center
houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology resources of the College.
The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment
complex along 20th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units
from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball
coach, and head of the Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical
education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and
general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to
1964), it has 104 one- and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, plus
conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
Murphy Place (1964)—Located at 2222 7 1/2 Street, Murphy Place is the home of the Office of
International Programs: Augsburg Abroad, Center for Global Education, International Partners and
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International Student Advising. It is also home to the four ethnic student support programs: American
Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, Pan-Asian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino
Student Services.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two
rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and CrossCultural Studies, with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is
home for the StepUP program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family
Relations Offices, Augsburg for Adults Office, and substance-free student housing. It also houses
the Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson
Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics;
mathematics; a medium-sized auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other
program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment
Center and Academic Advising, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
SverdrupOftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a dormitory and named in honor of Augsburg’s
second and third presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, and other
administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living
quarters for 324 first-year students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a
room, with their own lounge, study, and utility areas.
Associated Support Organizations
Augsburg College has a commitment to programs that increase both individual and group
understanding and achievement.
InterRace: The International Institute for Interracial Interaction—Inter-Race facilitates
interracial understanding in families, schools, places of work, communities, and society. The institute
provides training and consultation, research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy,
and legal study in five centers. Inter-Race is located at 620 21st Avenue.
Policies
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with
regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship
and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where
religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal or state regulations implementing
equal access and opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as
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promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of American
Colleges.
Accreditation and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• American Music Therapy Association
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Council on Social Work Education (B.S. and MSW)
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education
Council in North America, Minnesota Private College Council, National Society for Experiential
Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher
Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
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Augsburg College Facts and Figures
Location—Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The College moved to
Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation—The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Although the highest
percentage of students are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the Roman Catholic Church, and 25
percent represent other denominations and religions.
Accreditation—The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Accreditation Review Commission
on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved by the American Chemical Society,
Council on Social Work Education, American Music Therapy Association, National Association of
Schools of Music, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Member—Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council in North America,
Minnesota Private College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE. Registered with the Minnesota Office of
Higher Education.
Enrollment (Fall 2009)—4,054 students from 40 countries.
Graduates—More than 20,000 graduates from 1870 through present.
Student/Faculty Ratio—14 to 1. Undergraduate class size averages 13 (WEC)-17 (Day).
Campus—18 major buildings with special emphasis on campus accessibility.
Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A skyway/
tunnel/elevator system provides access to 12 major buildings without going outside.
Degrees Granted—BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP
Financial Aid—Over 90 percent of the students receive some form of financial aid from the College
and many other sources.
Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to over 2,500,000 through CLIC, the Twin Cities private
college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in September 1997.
School Year—Two semesters from September to May, and summer school sessions. For Weekend
College, Rochester campus, Bloomington Center, and most graduate programs: three trimesters,
September to June.
Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs.
Off-Campus Programs—The Office of International Programs offers study abroad programs
throughout the world, including Augsburg’s own Center for Global Education and International
Partners programs. Augsburg is also a member of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA).
Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III.
Non-Discrimination Policy—Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or
disability in its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where there is a bona fide
occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to
providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students.
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Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students
representing a large number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s
academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable, firstyear and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions
counselor. Arrangements may be made to meet with a member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is ready to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001 or toll-free 1-800-7885678, and we’ll assist with your questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions visits and tours
are available Monday through Friday, including most Saturday mornings during the school year. The
Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located on the first floor of the Christensen Center and serves
traditional and non-traditional students.
Application Procedures
Day College First-years
Application for Admission—Applicants should complete the application for admission and the
essay and return them to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions together with the non-refundable
$25 application fee. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/day/apply.html or
www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts—An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants. Firstyear applicants who are still high school students at the time of application should have their most
recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken
college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be sent. General Education
Development (GED) scores may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance
examination. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also accepted. Test
scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations—Two letters of academic recommendation are required. If the applicant has
been out of school for several years, a letter may be submitted by a supervisor, employer, pastor, or
co-worker.
Additional Information—If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s
previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally with
an admissions counselor.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until
other information has been received. For example, more recent test scores, results of the present
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semester’s coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by
the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will
inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. The
first offers of admission are made in late September. After that, students are notified of the admissions
decision usually within two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of Admission—Accepted students are asked to make a $150* enrollment deposit
to the Office of Under-graduate Admissions. Those students who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 nonrefundable housing deposit along with the housing contract to the Residence
Life Office. *Nonrefundable after May 1.
Day College Transfers and Weekend College Students
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the $25 nonrefundable
application fee to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students may apply online for free at
www.augsburg.edu/weekend/admissions/.
Transcripts—Official transcripts from all previous post secondary institutions should be sent
directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Applicants with less than one year of previous
transferable college work should also have their official high school transcript sent. The GED test
certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance
examination. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also accepted. Test
scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
First-year applicants who have been out of high school for more than five years do not need to submit
an official test score.
Additional Information—If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s
previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally
with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the Admissions
Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the Admissions Committee may
also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may
be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will
inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan.
Students are notified of the admission decision, usually within two weeks after the application file is
complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary. Please check
with an admissions counselor and department sections of this catalog to see if admission to the major
is required.
Transfer Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work
is recommended for admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in
the Academic Information section of the catalog.
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Former Students
Day students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more,
and WEC/Rochester students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for three
trimesters or more, must apply for re-admission through the registrar’s office to resume attendance.
Students who have attended other institutions during their absence from Augsburg must have an
official transcript sent from each institution to the Office of the Registrar. Returning students do not
pay the application fee.
Special Students (Non-Degree)
In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special students (non-degree) and granted
the privilege of enrolling in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their degree status
by contacting the Registrar’s Office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take coursework at Augsburg College as
a special student (non-degree). An application form for special-student status is available from
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for admission as a special student, submit
the completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions.
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional major will
not be awarded a second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded. Minors are not
noted on the transcript if they are completed after a baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
Special Students (Second Degree)
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may
complete a second degree at Augsburg College. Second degree requirements include: a minimum
of eight course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any liberal
arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s previous degree,
completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Students
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student
Advising on page 32.)
International students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for an international
student application and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of financial solvency.
Applications must be completed two months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring.
For more information, call 612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free); e-mail
admissions@augsburg.edu; or write to:
International Student Admissions
Campus Box 143
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to obtain
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a foreign credential evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a nonprofit
organization with more than 30 years experience evaluating international credentials. WES will
examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help Augsburg College understand how your
international course work compares to courses and grades in the United States. Augsburg College will
use this information in its admissions review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
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Financing Your Education
All students receive financial help indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than
tuition and fees cover. The College raises that difference in gifts—from alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for paying for a college education rests on students and their
families. Financial aid is intended to supplement those resources.
College Costs 2011-2012 Day College
The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed below for the 2011-2012 academic year.
The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as required. The College reserves the right to
adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Day College Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board
Tuition (full-time enrollment)
$29,802
This rate applies to all full-time students attending in September 2011. Students are considered
full-time when they take three or more course credits during the semester. The charge includes
tuition, general fees, facility fees, and admission to most College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two equal installments at the beginning of each semester.
Tuition (part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course $3,559
This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses in a semester. Part-time students
taking lifetime sports are charged $220 for that course.
Audit Fee (for part-time students)
per course $1000
Full-time students—see audit policy in the Academic Information section.
Room Rent (average starting price)
$4,578
(Detailed room rates and housing options are available through the Office of Residence Life.)
Meal Plans
15 Plus $3,956
(15 meals a week; $100 in Augsburg Flex Points)
10 Plus $3,854
(10 meals a week; $150 in Augsburg Flex Points)
5 Plus $3,524
(5 meals a week; $345 in Augsburg Flex Points)
Other board plans are available as defined in the housing contract booklet available from the Office of
Residence Life.
Fees $637.50
(Student activity, technology, newspaper readership, wind energy fee, MPIRG)
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Other Special Fees (Nonrefundable)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time students) $90
Late Registration $200
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) $50
Lifetime Sport (part-time students) $220
Newspaper Readership $20
Technology Fee (per credit) $50
Overload Fee (per course credit over 4.5, Day and WEC/Rochester/United combined)
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) $390
(14 lessons—.5 cr.) $780
Student Teaching (per course for full-time students) $155
Student Teaching (per course for part-time students) $215
Study Abroad (in approved non-Augsburg programs) $425
Zero-credit seminar (part-time students) $1000
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or special students) $25
Locker Rental $40
Student Parking Lot Permit
car $220
motorcycle $110
Transcript Fee
Regular service $6
Next day $10
On demand $16
Special Examinations, Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
$3,559
Books and Supplies
These costs are estimated to average $125 per course.
Deposits
Enrollment Deposit (nonrefundable) $150
Required of all new students after acceptance. If the student attends Augsburg College, the
deposit is considered initial payment toward their first term tuition and fees. Should the student
not attend, the enrollment deposit may be forfeited. For more information, contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit $200
Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing
assignment. This deposit is retained against damages and/or fines and is returned to the student
account (less all charges for damages and/or fines) at the end of the occupancy period covered by the
contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by following the conditions
delineated in the housing contract. The resident will be responsible for all costs incurred due to late
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cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
College Costs 2011-2012
Weekend College
Application Fee (payable once,
$25
non-refundable)
Tuition (per course credit) $1,777
Tuition (per summer course 2011) $1,725
Activity Fee (per trimester) $11.50
Facilities Fee
(includes parking permit; per trimester)
$35
$1000
Audit Fee (per course)
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course $220
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning $150
Nursing Clinical Fee $250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) $215
Late Registration Fee $200
Transcript Fee
Regular service $6
Next day $10
On demand $16
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable)
$50
Zero-credit seminar $1000
Payments
Day college
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing
basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to
the student.
Payment Options—Augsburg College offers payment plan options for Day Program students.
Information about payment plan options is mailed annually to each student’s permanent address.
Weekend College
A statement of tuition and fee charges and estimated financial aid will be mailed to each
registered student prior to the start of each term. All statements are available online through Augnet
Records and Registration. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the financial aid website.
Payment Options—(1) Payment in full at the start of each term. (2) Employer Reimbursement:
Students on this plan must file an employer reimbursement application form each academic year,
prior to the start of the first class. Once enrolled in the employer reimbursement payment plan,
students have until 60 days after the end of each term to pay their term costs in full. There is a
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$20 per term fee associated with this payment option. The student is responsible for payment
of the balance should the employer not reimburse for any reason. If the employer offers partial
reimbursement, the non-reimbursed portion of tuition and fees must be paid in full at the start of the
term. (3) Students may also defer payment by enrolling in the College’s third party payment plan or in
a military payment plan if their term costs are to be covered by a third party or through V.A. education
benefits, such as the G.I. Bill. (more details can be found at www.augsburg.edu/enroll/accounts.html)
Financial Policies
A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of .67 percent per month on any account with an open
balance of 30 days or more.
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if the
student is making scheduled payments in accordance with an approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates
until all student accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan), are current according to established repayment schedules
and the loan entrance and exit interviews have been completed.
Refunds
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their
charges based on the appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be adjusted for those students
who withdraw from the College or drop course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal from College form
available online through the registrar’s website. It must be filled out completely, signed and turned in
to the Enrollment Center. Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who are dismissed,
or who are released from a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and/or room
(except for the minimum deduction of $100 to cover administrative costs) in accordance with the
terms of their housing contract and/or the appropriate tuition refund schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center (or online) in order
to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete
the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the
student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/
add form is processed.
The Augsburg College Refund Policy for Day, Weekend, Rochester, Bloomington, and
Graduate Studies
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their
charges based on the refund schedule below. This refund is based on the percentage of calendar
time remaining on the date of the student’s offiicial withdrawel from classes. This applies to all
students who drop one or more courses during the term and/or withdraw from all courses in the term.
Percentage of calendar time remaining after official drop or withdrawal:
100% to 90% remaining Full refund
(minus $100 administrative fee)
89% to 60% remaining 50%
Amount of refund:
This refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. Please allow 30
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to 45 days for tuition and possible financial aid adjustments to be finalized. If a credit balance remains
on the student’s account, a credit refund will be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions through the Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are
available online through the registrar’s website.
Medical refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident,
the refund will include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular refund schedule),
plus one-half of the remaining tuition and fees. This extra medical refund will be considered upon
submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical
circumstances. Requests for medical refunds should be made through the Financial Petition
Committee. Petition forms are available through the registrar’s website.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all
their classes be reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending),
the College is required to refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or
Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date of attendance. Students are responsible
for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by financial aid should they
stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from college.
If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made.
Petition forms are available online through the registrar’s website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to
withdraw retroactively. The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide
proof of non-attendance. Proof can include, but is not limited to, statements from each instructor
that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at another college
or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and charges for the term dropped. The
administrative cancellation fee is $300.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must establish financial aid
eligibility on an annual basis. This includes completing the application process as outlined below
and making satisfactory academic progress. In order to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs,
students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their degree or
certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as published on the Academic Progress Standards
for Financial Aid Recipients webpage www.augsburg.edu/finaid/sap.html.
Financing higher education could be the most significant investment a person or family makes in
a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not only in choosing a college, but also
in the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg College, through its Enrollment Center, will help students
and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education in a time of increasing financial
challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholar-ships, grants,
loans, and part-time work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and
private agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2010-2011 academic year, more than
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eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family.
Financial aid supplements student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), current tax documents, and the Augsburg
Aid form help determine the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes
into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent family
members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
How to Apply
The following are required to process your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular student or be a returning student in good academic
standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA.
Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA electronically online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students
and their parents may sign the FAFSA electronically using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department of
Education. Instructions for requesting a PIN can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to include
the Augsburg College code, 002334, on your application. Submit your application to the processing
agency after January 1. Applications must be filed by March 1 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year Augsburg Aid form, available at www.augsburg.edu/finaid, and
submit it to the Enrollment Center.
4. Submit copies of federal 1040 tax forms for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2010 to be
considered for financial aid for 2011-2012). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of
dependent students, or spouse of student if filing separately.
What Happens Next?
Once all documents are received, we review the financial aid application to determine financial aid
eligibility for all available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent to the student. This letter
details the financial aid award and includes information regarding:
• institutional financial aid programs and requirements for continued eligibility,
• federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive
loan funds).
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a
specific scholarship or grant (except as noted). The various forms of aid available are listed here for
information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the
possibility of scholarships and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile
to check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high schools,
service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to students who meet their
requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and
other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
President’s Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students, the President’s Scholarships
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are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a minimum of 3.50 GPA in core
academic courses or a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or greater).
Separate applications are required. The application must be postmarked by January 30.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to selected transfer students
with a 3.50 GPA. The application deadline is August 1 for fall enrollment and December 15 for spring.
Call Undergraduate Admissions for information, 612-330-1001.
Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified new first-years
of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before May 1 for fall or December 1 for
spring. Selection is based on high school GPA and national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
transfer students with a minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are accepted for admission by May 1 for
fall or December 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award—These scholarships provide tuition awards to full-time day students
working toward their first bachelor’s degree who are children of Augsburg graduates or siblings of
current Augsburg students or children or spouses of current ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for fall or
December 1 for spring.
Science Scholarship—The Courtland Agre and Theodore Hanwick Science Scholarships
recognize incoming first-year students of high academic science achievement. The renewable award
of $10,000 per year is awarded to all eligible proposed chemistry or physics majors. Students must
be in the top 30 percent of their high school class or on national tests (ACT or SAT), have a grade
point average of 3.0 or above in the proposed science major, have completed intermediate algebra
or pre-calculus, and be a full-time student in the day program. No scholarship application is required.
Students who receive a science scholarship will not receive a Regents’ award. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1 for fall enrollment.
ACAP Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students who have participated in a college
preparatory program such as Admission Possible, TRiO, MMEP. Deadline: Accepted for admission by
May 1.
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships—Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize returning Day
program students with demonstrated scholarship and a record of, and/or potential for, leadership.
Eligible students must be full time in the day program and have the recommendation of the
appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student Services program director and another individual knowledgeable
about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is March 1. For more
information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services 612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services 612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center 612-330-1022
• Pan-Asian Student Services 612-330-1530
Fine Arts Scholarship—Awarded to selected incoming students who demonstrate active
participation in the fine arts. Separate application and portfolio or audition are required. The
application deadline requires a postmark of January 25 for fall or November 1 for spring.
Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program
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Augsburg Corporation Scholarship—Recognizes students who are members of an ELCA
congregation within the Minneapolis Area Synod, Saint Paul Area Synod, Southeastern Minnesota
Synod, or Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. These four synods constitute the Augsburg Corporation.
The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for $1,000 per year.
PRIME Scholarship—Students who receive a scholarship from their Lutheran congregation will
receive a matching scholarship from Augsburg, up to $750 per year. Application and payment from
the sponsoring organization should be submitted to the Enrollment Center.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant—This grant is based on financial eligibility, and academic record.
Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota residency and enrollment
of less than four years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. This grant is also based on
financial eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and funds permit,
SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to
students eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible institutions of
higher education and are based on financial need as defined by program guidelines. Maximum grant
for 2010-11 is $5,550.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal
and State Indian Scholarships and Augsburg American Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and
State Indian Scholarships, students must be a quarter degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled with a
federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility criteria for Augsburg American Indian Scholarships vary. Contact
the director of the American Indian Student Services Program. American Indian grants supplement all
other forms of financial aid. Questions may be directed to the director of the American Indian Student
Services Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or State Indian Education Office.
Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A federally-funded program administered through Augsburg
College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have
to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at least half time in school. Simple interest
of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a month) begin nine months after you
leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause.
The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan—Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the
federal govern-ment subsidizes by paying the interest while the student is in school and during the
grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the
borrower is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school
or may defer payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the
loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers through the Subsidized Stafford Loan and the Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan, as of July 1, 2010, is a fixed rate of 4.5% and 6.8%, respectively.
The following borrowing limits apply to the Stafford Loan program after July 1, 2010:
• First-years: $5,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
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• Sophomores: $6,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Juniors/Seniors: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Aggregate maximum: $31,000 (Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college
costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance (minus all other
student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final disbursement; the interest rate is a
fixed rate of 7.9% and a minimum payment of $50 per month.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found online at the
Financial Aid website.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resource
department. Part-time work provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships,
loans, and grants. Students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment per
week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on the position and the needs of the
department.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student
employee for each placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program—Under these
programs the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the College to
provide part-time work opportunities.
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Student Life
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the
classroom are an important part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in formal
and informal activities of the College and the surrounding area. Whether students take classes in the
day, evening or weekend, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg will add dimension to their
education.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social
growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for
students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural
backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a similar diversity and richness of tradition. Bible
studies, growth groups, outreach teams and community outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the wide variety of activities on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff
gather each day to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students gather for Holy Communion. Weekend College Chapel is
held each Saturday morning when classes meet. On Sundays, Trinity Lutheran worship services are
held on campus, with many other churches within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open environment where people are encouraged to use and
discover the gifts and sense of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college of the church,
we encourage students to form values guided by our Christian heritage, which will be the basis for the
kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus ministry staff have offices in the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for spiritual
guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and longstanding commitment to the theological concept of
vocation—the idea that all people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes in the world
and that each person’s contribution is uniquely valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a
program called Exploring Our Gifts that was designed to help students, staff, and faculty explore
the connections between faith, learning, service, and work. Over the years, the program has
helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and has sponsored a wide variety of short
term projects that offer rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose and meaning.
These ongoing projects include internships at nonprofit organizations, offcampus service projects,
international seminars, vocationthemed chapel presentations, interfaith forums, vocation retreats,
and scholarships for students interested in exploring service to the community, ministry, or church
leadership.
Because Exploring Our Gifts will end in the summer 2010, the College recently created a permanent
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center—the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning—that will keep vocation at the core of
Augsburg’s vision well into the future. This new center will continue many of the current initiatives and
will carry on the work of promoting discovery of gifts and discernment of calling among the students,
faculty, and staff at Augsburg as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit the Lilly
Resource Center, Memorial Hall, room 231, or the Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning, Oren
Gateway Center, room 106.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Weekend College Student Government
organizations support and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities. These student
government groups serve as the official student governments, and the primary voice and liaison
between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg College.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming that
fosters individual and community development and creates an environment where students can
connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg community. CAO programming works to enhance and
supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg College through quality transitional
programs for new students as well as through leadership education. CAO is made up of five program
areas. These include:
Campus Activities
CAO offers programs and activities designed to connect and engage students with the Augsburg
community and with the broader Twin Cities community.
Lesbian, Bi-sexual, Gay, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LBGTQIA) Services
LBGTQIA Services works to improve the campus environment for all students, staff, faculty, and
visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive understandings of gender and
sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all identities.
Student and Group Leadership Development
Programs include Student Group Development and the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). CAO
advises student groups and provides skillbuilding workshops focusing on recruiting members, event
planning, facilitating meetings, conflict resolution and other areas of development. ELP is an initiative
designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg. Emerging leaders learn skills necessary to be
effective in leadership roles through intentional learning opportunities and relationships with upper
class mentors.
Orientation Programs
Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) is a required twoday, overnight orientation
experience for incoming firstyear day students which is designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college
resources and services; obtain fall semester schedules; and get a taste of life on campus.
Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of firstyear day
students that runs concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents will obtain important
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information about the campus, meet fellow parents, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources
and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their students on campus.
TRANSFERmation is a required halfday orientation experience for transfer students in the
day program designed to help with the transition to Augsburg College. Students will learn about
college resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover why being a part of the
Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required oncampus orientation experience for incoming firstyear day students
that is designed to complement SOAR. It provides opportunities to enhance academic and personal
success and offers a helpful advantage in starting at Augsburg College.
Student Center
The Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and
guests. Traditionally considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a central
gathering place for the diverse populations of residential, commuter, Weekend College, and graduate
students at Augsburg through the merging of curricular and cocurricular programs and activities.
The Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as Undergraduate and Graduate
Admissions, Campus Activities and Orientation, Event and Conference Planning, the Copy Center,
Shipping and Receiving, the Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggies Nest, located on the ground floor of the Christensen Center, serves as the student
group office area and houses the Augsburg Day and Weekend Student Government, the ECHO
(campus newspaper) office and the KAUG (campus radio) office. Cubicles, lockers, and additional
work spaces are also available in this area for student group use.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing
on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform on national
and international tours. Many other ensembles are available to cover the entire range of musical
styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under
the direction of the Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of oncampus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College is located in Sverdrup Hall
207, offering a variety of programming for Augsburg students (women and men) and a meeting place
for students, faculty, and staff alike. It houses a women’s studies library, a seminar room for films and
discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing, and just hanging out. The Women’s Resource
Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on topics such as sexuality education and sexual
assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such as The Vagina Monologues; an annual Feminist
Film Series in the spring; monthly brownbag lunch discussions, and of course, the Koryne Horbal
Convocation Lecture in the fall, which features women and men who speak about the many issues
important to women’s and to all lives. We also regularly cosponsor annual events for the Muslim
Student Assocation’s Women in Islam Day and for the Asian American Women’s Group.
We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to cosponsor your event!
Please contact us or friend us on Facebook. Student staff positions at the WRC are posted with
Human Resources, so please check their listings. We hope to see you soon!
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The WRC is the home of the Student Feminist Collective and provides meeting space for the
Asian American Women’s Group, the Sexual Assault Advocacy Group at Augsburg (SAAGA), and the
Women of Africa Resource and Development Association (WARDA). Friend us on Facebook to find
out about upcoming events.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a
member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete
in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, track and field, and
golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in some activity for recreation and relaxation. An intramural
program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular coed sport. Check schedules for times when there is open
use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
Sports and recreation
At Augsburg, sports are for all students as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus offers
on a spaceavailable basis a doublerink ice arena, gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center with
workout machines and weight room, and an airsupported dome over the athletic field for winter
fitness use by walkers and runners. (See Fitness Centers on page 32.)
Gage Center for Academic Achievement
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals
here at the College and beyond. The center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
Academic Advising orients new Day and Weekend College undergraduate students to the
academic policies and procedures of the College and assists students on initial course selection. This
office continues to serve students throughout their tenure at Augsburg by providing interpretation of
core curriculum requirements, administering entrylevel skills assessments, interpreting graduation
requirements, providing degreeplanning materials, and answering questions on student academic
progress. Academic Advising functions as a supplement to Augsburg’s faculty advising system and
supports the work of professional staff advisors across campus. The Academic Advising office is
located in the Enrollment Center.
All current students are assigned to a faculty advisor. Prior to the end of their sophomore year,
when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are required to declare a major and select
a faculty advisor. Majors and minors are declared online through Augnet Records and Registration.
Students select a faculty advisor from their major area of study using the Change of Major/New
Advisor Form. All Day students are required to meet with their assigned faculty advisor(s) each term
prior to registration. Both Day and weekend college students are encouraged to meet with their faculty
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advisor(s) as often as is necessary.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized
accommodations and academic support for students with documented learning, attentional,
psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field,
helping these students gain full access to the College curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of
Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education
to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term disability specialists work directly with students to discuss their disabilities and
determine a plan for academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and discussions may
include:
• Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, notetaking)
• Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, general technology assistance,
academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
• Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Computer Laboratory
• Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
CLASS specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisers, and other members of
the College faculty, staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success.
Taking advantage of those opportunities, however, remains the student’s responsibility.
These services are available to any Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by submitting
appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the Guidelines for Documentation of a
Disability can be obtained by contacting the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides informal screenings
for students who suspect they may have a learningrelated disability. These screenings are meant
only to help students determine whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified
professional.
These services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage
family and the Groves Foundation.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office provides comprehensive academic support (e.g. time management,
notetaking, reading, testing, motivation/procrastination) for all Augsburg students through individual
and group appointments. In addition, the Academic Skills Coaches address affective needs and aid
with the transition to college. Coaches also refer students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
• Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services: ASO coordinates free tutoring for most classes
and supplemental instruction in specific courses. Tutors and SI Leaders receive a professor
recommendation and are trained by the ASO.
• Conditional Admit Program (CAP): A limited number of students are admitted conditionally
through the CAP program. Students must fulfill CAP requirements or they will be continued
in the CAP program or dismissed. See the “Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal”
section of the catalog for a description of dismissal procedures.
• Probation Advising: Students placed or continued on academic probation are required
to meet with an approved academic advocate. Registration is prevented until the student
completes the probation requirements as specified by their academic advocate. Students who
do not meet with their academic advocate and/or do not fulfill the probation requirements will
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be continued on probation and/or dismissed. For more information on probation requirements,
go to the Academic Skills Office website at www.augsburg.edu/acskills/. See the “Academic
Progress, Probation, and Dismissal” section of the catalog for a description of probation and
dismissal procedures.
• Augsburg Advantage at St. Kates (AASK): Based on their application for admission to
Augsburg, the Augsburg College Admissions Committee selects students for the AASK
program. The AASK program is a collaborative effort between St. Catherine University (St.
Kate’s) and Augsburg. The program assists students with the transition from high school to
college with specific courses and supportive programming. The program provides participants
with the opportunity to complete similar coursework that first year students complete at
Augsburg. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis campus of St. Catherine University
and have access to both campuses for support, resources, and activities.
Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed sophomore status (minimum of 7
course credits) and will have fulfilled many of the firstyear Augsburg requirements.
To complete the program, students are required to:
• Complete all required courses (30 semester credits) including Foundations in Fitness (at
Augsburg) with a minimum 2.5 GPA and no course grade below a 2.0 or P.
• Satisfactory completion of all Critical Competencies at St. Kates
• Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and St. Kates
• Complete transition application and recommendation process with adviser at St. Kate’s by
March 15.
• Complete the Summer Transition Program (one course and all programming) in Summer I
at Augsburg after year at St. Kate’s.
TRIO Programs
TRIO programs are federal student services programs funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College. TRIO Programs seek to help
students overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. They help
students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good academic
standing to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, and assist with preparation for graduate school.
TRIO-Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program designed to help students persist in college
and graduate in a timely manner. The program serves students who are lowincome, firstgeneration
college students (neither parent has a fouryear degree) and/or students with disabilities to develop
the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a bachelor’s degree. Participants
in TRIO/SSS must also be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or refugees, must demonstrate
academic need for program services, and be committed to succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation,
including transfer students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each year.
Students meet regularly with their program Adviser to address academic success issues, through:
• Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment strategies
and selfadvocacy skillbuilding
• Academic program planning, including preregistration for each term, major and career
decisionmaking, and longterm course planning
• Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
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• Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
• Assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
• Academic progress monitoring
• Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation, and for students admitted
through Conditional Admit Program
• Career and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
• Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
• Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
• Social and cultural activities and studentled events
• Equipment lending program for shortterm use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
• Fiveweek residential Summer Bridge program including free summerterm college
coursework, academic seminars, adjustmenttocollege workshops, and advising for 25
incoming firstyear students
• Needbased scholarships for students actively participating in TRIO/SSS
Students may apply for TRIO/SSS anytime after admission to Augsburg College; however,
preference is given to students who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more
information, an application, or to make an appointment with a TRIO/SSS Adviser, contact
TRIO/SSS program staff at 6123301311, or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRIO-McNair Scholars Program—The McNair Scholars Program, a federal TRIO program funded
by the U.S. Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through
involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to increase graduate
degree attainment of students from underrepresented segments of society and to encourage these
students to consider becoming college professors.
McNair Scholars enroll in the program during their sophomore or junior year. Students must be
enrolled full time (or will be enrolled full time) at Augsburg College, demonstrate strong academic
potential, and have an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. To qualify as eligible for the program,
the student must be lowincome AND first generation OR a member of a group underrepresented
in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/Latino. The
Augsburg McNair program serves 25 students per year.
A major component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research experience
in collaboration with a faculty mentor. For research, scholars receive funding from the college and the
grant for a total of $4,000 stipend plus up to $1,500 for room and board and up to $500 for research
supplies. Stipends are also available for attending and presenting their work at a professional
conference (up to $1,000). Students will also participate in:
• Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives
• Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research
• Graduate program exploration and application assistance
• Financial aid exploration, as well as graduate school application and GRE fee waivers and
other financial incentives, such as McNair designated fellowships
• Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for
admittance into most graduate programs
• Tuitionfree academic credit courses, Discourse in the Disciplines and Introduction to
Research
• Sharpened writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
• A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community
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Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg
students seeking research, scholarship, and graduate and professional school opportunities. URGO
also supports faculty and staff in their work to engage students in these areas. Services include
help securing national fellowships and research opportunities on and off campus, graduate and
professional school advising, prehealth sciences advising, GRE and LSAT preparation, application
assistance, and monetary support for selected research projects and conference travel.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Access Center
The Access Center provides support and specialized services to students with documented
physical disabilities. These may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility impairments, and vision, hearing,
or speech impairments.
The Access Center is committed to providing equal and integrated access for students with
disabilities to the academic, social, cultural, and residential programs that Augsburg College offers
with the goal of promoting independence and assisting students in reaching their individual potential.
Areas of assistance include but are not limited to:
• individual meetings with the physical disabilities specialist on a regularly scheduled basis
• Determination of academic accommodations
• Assistance with time management issues
• Academic advising and assistance
• Advocacy with faculty and staff
• Use of assistive technology
• Assistance with community support services and other nonacademic issues
Housing accommodations are provided on an individual basis for students with physical
disabilities based on the review of appropriate documentation. The nature of the disability and the
amount of equipment and personal care needed are also considered in housing placement.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for
students with disabilities. The mandate to provide accommodations does not, however, extend to
adjustments that would “fundamentally alter” the basic nature or essential curricular components of an
institution’s courses or programs.
Weekend College and graduate students with documented physical disabilities are encouraged to
contact the Access Center for assistance. Every effort will be made to schedule a meeting time that
works for all involved.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
Supports students with learning, attentional, psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities.
TRIO/Student Support Services
Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRIO/SSS.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of recovery,
achieve academic success, and thrive in a residential community of accountability and support. The
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culture of StepUP is shaped by its values: recovery based on spirituality and the 12step model;
personal responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life; educational success; giving back through
servant leadership; thriving in a community that is an alcohol and drugfree environment; and
developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits and emotions.
Students live in oncampus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with licensed
alcohol and drug counseling staff, and participate in team and community building activities. Students
have access to academic skills specialists and other support services on campus. Participation in the
program offers students leadership opportunities within the program, on campus, and in the greater
Twin Cities community. In StepUP, students join together to form a community in which recovery is
celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the friendships and bonds students form
while participating in the StepUP program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12step abstinencebased
recovery program, have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide by the
StepUP contract, and live in StepUP housing.
Ethnic Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian students to
further their academic careers at Augsburg College since 1978. The program’s mission is to recruit,
retain, and graduate Native students by providing academic, financial, emotional, and cultural support
and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment. Some of the services provided include:
• Assists students with the admission process and financial aid application
• Nurtures students’ identification as an American Indian and provides opportunities for
students to learn about their heritage
• Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American
Indian people and cultures
• Provides academic advising and course plans
• Provides opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and
alumni
• Provides a number of different scholarships including the Bonnie Wallace Leadership
Award, Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in
seeking and applying for other outside/tribal scholarships
• Offers community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native
community and information about jobs and internships
Hispanic/Latino Student Services
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services program offers students individualized attention in many
areas, including academic support, counseling, and advocacy.
Day, WEC, and graduate students find assistance in admissions and financial aid procedures,
scholarships, orientation and registration, academic planning, career counseling, housing, internships
and employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises Latino student organizations (such as the Spanish Club and the Allied
Latino/a Augsburg Students) and supports academic, social, and cultural events/activities that
improve the academic and personal development of Hispanic/ Latino students and provide awareness
of the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
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Pan-Asian Student Services
The PanAsian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain Asian
American students and to enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The
program seeks to create opportunities where Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all
aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application process,
orientation, registration and coursework selection, career development, academic and nonacademic
pursuits, and employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated with the program. The association organizes
various activities during the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for
Asians, other students at Augsburg, and the surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Student Services
The PanAfrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to an event held in 1968 called “One Day in May”
when Augsburg hosted a series of interactive programs with the community. As a result, Black
Student Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally conscious personal,
academic, financial, preprofessional and transitional support for students of Afrikan descent. This
service enhances the recruitment, retention, and graduation of PanAfrikan students and enables their
learning experience to be interactive. PAC brings the knowledge and experience of Afrikan people in
the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming and advises the PanAfrikan Student
Union.
The PanAfrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to
enable students of Afrikan descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship
with the Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a variety of social and cultural activities.
Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievementoriented
students of color who are continuing Augsburg undergraduate students. The goal of the program
is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes, supports,
challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application process.
Scholars receive a $5,000 scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a mentor who is
an alum of color and is successful within their chosen profession. Working with the Ethnic Services
directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that, ideally, match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
• A GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Demonstrated financial need
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
• Demonstrated community involvement both on and off campus
Program objectives are to:
• Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
• Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best
serve the world?
• Assist in discerning vocation
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• Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the
program each successive year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Services
works to improve the campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at Augsburg College
by developing and supporting inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as fostering a
community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all identities.
LGBTQIA Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire
campus through a variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Ally Trainings; the Soup, Gender, and
Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA Newsletter offer learning and networking opportunities for the
entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality. In addition, the department honors LGBTQIA
and allied students each year during Lavender Graduation, where the recipients of the LGBTQIA
Student Leadership Award and Karen Neitge Scholarship are honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/cao/lgbtqia.html.
Health and Fitness
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP)
CCHP provides personal counseling in a confidential and supportive place for students to discuss
personal life challenges with professional mental health counselors. Through counseling, students
can name personal strengths and challenges, identify selfcare and support resources, learn new
relationship and coping skills, and increase awareness of values and choices. Counseling services
to students include individual counseling, group counseling, assessment and referral to campus and
mental health resources, educational workshops, and consultations in the case of concern for another
student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings,
relationship concerns, grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and sexuality, alcohol and other
drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns, coming out and other sexual identity concerns, cultural
identity, selfesteem, sleep difficulties, and other concerns. Professional counseling can help increase
student academic success both by increasing the opportunity for increased selfunderstanding and
personal growth, and by directly addressing potential barriers to academic success.
CCHP also offers health promotion activities and events that increase awareness of health issues
and assists students in adapting new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle, such as weekly pilates and
yoga classes. Health promotion also includes an active group of peer health educators, Engaging
Peers on Issues and Choices (EP!C) who are available to present an interactive alcohol education
program to groups requesting the program. Health promotion also works with various campus
organizations and student groups to foster positive change within the campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health insurance, with the exception of
international students and student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance plan,
they may contact the Center for Counseling and Health Promotion for more information on student
health insurance plans.
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Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with University
Fairview Physicians – Smiley’s Clinic. These services are limited. For students without health
insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic health services with a minimal copay at the time of
the visit. Emergency services of any kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg and
Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also access Smiley’s Clinic for a variety of clinic or
other health services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed for medical services and the
student will be responsible for any copays or deductibles associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance, or health clinic
services, call 6123301707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cchp.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are equipped
with stationary bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout machines. They include
a weight room with universal and free weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may use the
centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
International Student Advising (ISA)
ISA’s mission is to serve the educational and personal development needs of the international
student body in a way that embraces our common humanity and cultural diversity.
The director of International Student Advising is responsible for:
• Fulfilling duties of Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for F1 student visa
program and Responsible Officer (RO) for J1 student/scholar exchange program
• General advocacy for international students
• Advising the International Student Organization
• Facilitating intercultural skillbuilding sessions for students, faculty, and staff
• Celebrating diversity of cultures by increasing awareness of international/intercultural
issues
New international students participate in an orientation program that provides practical information
on housing, health insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying for a social security
card. Students use intercultural communication theory to explore their adjustment to a new culture
and education system.
The International Student Organization (ISO) provides a forum for the interests and concerns
of international students and fosters productive interaction among them, the college administration,
and U.S. students. This mission is accomplished through yearly programming of events such as
International Education Week, sponsorship of forums on international issues, and outings to sites of
interest in the community. Information on how to get involved is available through ISA.
Residence Life Program
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of
a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library, classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center,
and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living on campus, most students and faculty
greet each other by name.
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Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years.
Studies show that students who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved
on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher grade point average. Department of Residence Life
staff are professional and student team members available to support students in their academic and
cocurricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members become acquainted
with life at Augsburg through educational and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events
are planned to welcome students to the community, including dances, movie nights, open mic nights,
and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study lounges,
24hour security, laundry facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are equipped with hook
ups for telephone, cable television, computers, and internet access. A skyway connecting the lobby
of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center and Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell
Library keeps students out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items by May 1:
• Enrollment deposit
• Housing deposit
• Housing contract
Students submitting deposits and the housing contract after May 1 will be placed in housing as
space is available. During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with information
on the process to secure housing for the next academic year.
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upperclass resident advisers, this ninestory high
rise houses 324 students. Each floor is considered a houseunit providing 36 students (two to a
room) with their own lounge, study, and utility areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed,
dresser, desk, and chair. Linens are not provided.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13story highrise apartment building. It contains 104 one
bedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upperclass students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It is furnished with beds and dressers.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: twobedroom apartments, tworoom suites,
floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students, including new Auggies, upper
class students, and the special interest housing program. All rooms are furnished with beds, dressers,
desks, and chairs.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two and four
bedroom apartments with full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided. Underground
parking is available at an additional cost. Meal plans are optional. This building is designed to provide
an environment for upperclass students.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg campus, Oren Gateway Center
offers substancefree living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms.
Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses the StepUP firstyear and upperclass community and
upperclass students committed to an alcohol and drugfree environment. Flats, apartments, and
studios are furnished with bed, desk, and dressers. Meal plans are optional.
Special Interest Housing—Special interest housing is available to students who are interested in
creating a living/learning environment by designing their own house system. All house members meet
to determine their program focus, educational goals, and community agreement guidelines. Examples
of programs of past special interest housing include PASU, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth
and Family Ministry, Urban Studies House, PreProfessional Health Association, and the Cross
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Cultural House.
Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service facility
for students, faculty, and staff. This spacious room features smalltable units for easy conversation
overlooking the College quadrangle and Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in
residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels sells
coffee, smoothies, hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced ‘náhbu’, with the accent
on the first syllable, featured food options include salads, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar,
pastries and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan options for those living in College houses or nearby
apartments.
College Policies
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records
The College has adopted a statement of standards for student behavior and has provided for due
process in matters of academic honesty, disciplinary action, and grievances. These are in the Student
Guide.
The College operates in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Students
have the right to inspect certain official records, files, and data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar’s office and the placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading
information.
Information on these policies is found in the Student Guide available on the website at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide.
Official Notices
Students will receive official notices via the student campus mail system (student campus box),
the AMail publication, and the student’s Augsburg email account. Students should check their
campus mailbox and their student email account regularly. The AMail is a daily online publication on
Inside Augsburg.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides certain
rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg’s policy is published
in this catalog on page 62 and in the Student Guide distributed annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no information other than “directory information” can be
released without the written permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students must
give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official
personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty or others cannot write
letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission
is given by the student to release non“directory information.” It is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
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Complete information about Augsburg’s procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the
Office of the Registrar.
Discrimination Complaints
For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas, contact the director of human resources,
ground floor, Memorial Hall 19, 6123301023.
Affirmative Action—for matters based on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin
Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental handicap
Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status
Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources at
Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
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Academic Information
Augsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students must be educated
intellectually, spiritually, and physically. To act effectively, human beings must have a broad grasp
of the world from which they have come as well as the world in which they live. By providing courses
in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, the general education curriculum
introduces students to the breadth and complexity of knowledge and culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses are designed to acquaint students with the Christian
tradition, introduce them to other faith traditions, and encourage them to reflect upon the importance
and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation courses offer students opportunities to develop
skills for participation in exercise and sporting activities.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a
discipline and to prepare for a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular activities
supported by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education strives to
educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts, the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of science degrees.
Augsburg also offers the master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and education), the master of business
administration, the master of science (in physician assistant studies), the master of social work, and
the doctor of nursing practice degrees.
Academic Calendar
The Augsburg day program follows the semester calendar, with fall and spring semesters of
approximately 14 weeks. Fulltime students normally take four course credits each semester.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities, so students can take a course on another campus during the regular
term.**
Weekend College classes typically meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. Some classes may meet weekly on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is held
from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from January through late
March. Spring classes are held from early April through the end of June. There are 78 class sessions
each trimester, and classes meet on weekends for 3.5 to 4 hours. (Refer to the program schedule for
weekday evening meeting times.) Students may take from one to four classes each term.**
The Rochester campus operates on a trimester calendar. Classes are held on weekday
evenings and meet alternate weeks. Similar to Weekend College, Rochester’s fall trimester begins
in September, winter trimester begins in January, and spring trimester begins in April. There are 78
class sessions each trimester with each class meeting for 31/2 to 4 hours. Students may take one to
four classes each term.**
**See Registration under the Academic Policies and Procedures section and Calendars under
Academic Calendars
Courses and majors offered through Weekend College and the Rochester campus are the same
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as their Day College counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts courses
and majors.
Augsburg offers two summer school sessions, plus two summer online options. Select graduate
level courses may be made available in a separate summer term. The summer session schedule is
available in March of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a trimester calendar, except for physician assistant studies.
(See Graduate Programs Section.)
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of
the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree
in their field, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also involved in a
variety of professional and research activities that support their teaching. They are actively involved
in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to current thought in many fields, but
especially in teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus
activities. Every firstyear is assigned an Augsburg Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act as both mentors and models for students.
Library and Information Technology Services
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The fourlevel, 73,000squarefoot facility
houses all library and information technology functions of the College. In addition to the 190,000
volume main collection, the Lindell Library includes special collections and archives, curriculum
library, a computer lab and student computing help desk, library instruction classroom, and facilities
for media viewing and listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center and Sverdrup Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides assistance in research and the use of
technology as well as spaces for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons multimedia lab,
students can create digital audio and visual projects.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases. They
have access to 190,000 volumes within Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, to the
library holdings of the seven private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. Lindell Library has a large
collection of media resources. A serviceoriented staff provides students and faculty with research
assistance and instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made for access by
students with physical limitation and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students
with the best access to information technology and training. Visit the Student Technology website,
www.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computing
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Students have access to more than 250 oncampus computers. There are both PC and Macintosh
desktop computers available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab and in
the 24hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and 41 technology
enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in the Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for
use in the Library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic
departments. A highspeed fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services,
printing, and to the Internet and Internet2. Networkready student machines can connect to the
campus network from dormitory rooms or any building on campus using WiFi. All of the AugNet online
services and several of the registrar’s student services are available securely on and offcampus.
Academic Organization and Programs
Divisions and Departments
The College curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are grouped into three divisions for
administrative and instructional purposes.
Fine Arts and Humanities—American Indian studies, art, communication studies, English, history,
languages and crosscultural studies, music, philosophy, religion, theatre arts, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences—Biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics,
physics, political science, psychology, sociology.
Professional Studies—Business administration, education, health and physical education, nursing,
social work.
Majors and Minors
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or may
cross academic disciplines. Some students decide on a major or majors before they enter college.
Others explore a variety of disciplines before deciding.
A major at Augsburg shall require no more than 13.0 credits from any one academic department.
The Academic Affairs Committee may amend this credit maximum in support of industry or
professional accreditation standards. Students may complete nonrequired electives within the
department beyond the 13.0 credit limit.
The College requires students to declare a major by the end of the sophomore year, and earlier in
some disciplines. Details of majors and minors are in the course description section. Unless otherwise
indicated, majors are part of the bachelor of arts degree.
Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation; however, minors completed prior to
graduation will be listed on the transcript. Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are completed
after a bachelor’s degree has been awarded.
Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and approval of three advisers from
relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg College Academic Affairs Committee
(AAC). A studentdesigned major allows flexibility in selecting major courses. Any student wishing to
design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with approval and supporting letters from three
faculty advisers, and obtain AAC approval of the program. Students should seek AAC approval as
early as possible so that any changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design without
affecting the student’s proposed completion date. The deadline for initial submission of the program
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design to AAC is the first term in which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must
be approved the term before the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the studentdesigned major in concert with three faculty advisers from relevant fields,
who together constitute the Review Team. All advisers must sign the proposal cover sheet and submit
supporting letters of approval to AAC. Supporting letters should assess both the student’s ability to
complete the proposed major and the validity and value of the proposed major, including (in at least
one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The advisers’ signatures and supporting letters
represent their approval of the program, including the capstone course, and their commitment to
oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a studentdesigned major program proposal that includes:
a. A statement of learning goals and objectives.
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum of nine, no more than one of which is a lower
level language course and at least five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the
courses are related to the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support
a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated with a college major. Proposals must include
research describing comparable programs of study at a minimum of three other academic institutions.
In addition, students should consult with the Strommen Career and Internship Center for additional
information regarding career objectives. The proposal should provide information showing how the
Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements (including graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
c. A description of the studentdesigned major capstone to be taken sometime during the
senior year. The student should devise the capstone in consultation with advisers. It should require
an integrative project/paper that draws together the coursework up to that point and/or prepares one
for further study. In addition, at least one of the advisers must specifically address the rationale for
the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter, though approval of the studentdesigned major
program by all advisers presumes their approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the dean’s office.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the
program designed and still meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as stated in the
college catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with their advisers regularly throughout the
design and subsequent evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved studentdesigned major
may be made through the normal petition process to the Student Standing Committee with adviser
approval.
ACTC Majors—It is possible for fulltime day students to complete other majors through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students who wish to complete a major or minor
offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major or Minor Declaration
Form to the Augsburg registrar’s office. This form must list all ACTC courses required and be
signed by the ACTC school adviser. Some majors may not be available or may have a competitive
application process with acceptance determined by the major department.
Weekend College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students may not register for
ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Other Study Programs
Teaching Licensure
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Several teaching licensure programs are offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available in
kindergartenelementary or K6 license. A middle school endorsement is available in one of
the following: mathematics, science, communication arts/literature, social studies. A preprimary
endorsement (3 to 5yearolds) is also available. Licensure is also available in the following middle
school/high school fields: life sciences, chemistry, communication arts/literature, health, mathematics,
physics, and social studies. This license prepares people to teach in grades 512. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas obtain an appropriate subject area major and complete secondary
licensure coursework. Specialist licenses are available in art (K12), vocal music and instrumental
music (K12), and physical education (K12). The licenses prepare people to teach in grades K
12. Students seeking licensure in one of these areas also obtain the appropriate subject area major
and complete the secondary licensure coursework. (See Department of Education and subject area
departments for more information.)
K12 special education majors and licenses in Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities and in Learning
Disabilities are also available. These majors and licenses are offered only through Weekend College.
Students seeking elementary licensure and special education licensure have education department
advisers. Students seeking 512 and K12 licensure have advisers in their subject area major and in
the education department. It is very important that students work closely with their advisers throughout
their programs.
Certificate Programs
Augsburg offers undergraduate certificates through the departments of Art and Business
Administration (see departments and programs section). Certificates are available to nondegree
seeking students or students who are completing a degree from a different academic department. A
student may declare degree seeking status after earning a certificate.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science,
pharmacy, or engineering can profit from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed
and the course of study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty adviser is available in each field
to assist students in their planning. Students who want to plan a preprofessional program should
contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first year to arrange for faculty advising.
Pre-Dentistry—These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the
School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota: ENL 111, 220; BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; MAT 114 or 163; PHY 121, 122; PSY 105. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering—See engineering degree and major requirements.
Pre-Law—Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by
the Association of American Law Schools. Students may wish to take lawrelated courses to help
determine their interest in law. Prelaw students should major in a discipline of their own choosing;
most law school entrance requirements will be satisfied with a record of solid achievement coupled
with an acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine—A major in chemistry and biology is not required in order to apply to medical
schools, but many students with an interest in the health sciences choose to major in these fields. The
competitive candidate typically has substantially more training than the minimal course requirements.
Students should review requirements and recommended courses of each program being considered
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for application and consult early and frequently with a prehealth science adviser. Coursework that is
required by most medical schools includes: one to two semesters of English composition such as ENL
111, 220; CHM 115, 116 (or 105, 106); CHM 351, 352; BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; MAT 145, 146, 163;
PHY 121, 122. Courses recommended in preparation for MCATs: BIO 355, 473, 476; CHM 361.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Physical Therapy—
Coursework in preparation for these programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the
Department of Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy—Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum requirements of the College
of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351,
352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or 113; ENL 111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121, 122; and two courses in
Behavioral Sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary—A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different majors,
such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation
includes REL 100, 200; at least two semesters of history (Western civilization); one or more courses
in the history of philosophy, and Greek in the junior and/or senior year. The Center for Faith and
Learning (Memorial 231) provides resources and support, including scholarship opportunities, for
students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine—To meet minimum requirements of the College of Veterinary Medicine
at the University of Minnesota, the following courses are required: ENL 111, 220; MAT 114 or 145;
BIO 151, 152, 253, 355, 369, 476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; PHY 121, 122. Additional
liberal arts courses are required. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion
for ideas can be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to
an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives
students the resources and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the
opportunity to create their own courses, edit and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an Honors House, and learn
through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a
challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending
music, theatre, and art performances. Honors courses bring in professors from several different
departments so you can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors Program director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Also see the Honors Program in the departments and programs section.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several
programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)—Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private colleges
library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to over 2,500,000 volumes and media
resources of the fourteen libraries.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)—Fulltime day students at Augsburg and the
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St. Paul colleges and universities of Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect
to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No additional fee
is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or approved independent
studies. Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are
considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent
record of courses for which a student has crossregistered is kept in the Office of the Registrar at
Augsburg College, not the host ACTC institution. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative
program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other schools, or to undertake a
specific course or major not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students
between the campuses.
Weekend College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students may not register for
ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)—Augsburg, in cooperation with
17 other colleges and universities, offers offcampus study semesters in Norway, Northern Ireland,
Ecuador and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs on page 163.)
McNally Smith College of Music—Augsburg College fulltime students may elect to take one
course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music providing that they meet all McNally Smith
College of Music requirements. This program is open to sophomores through seniors. There is no
additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their advisor to confirm if the classes
will count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as a
substitute for any Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg–McNally Smith
exchange are considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement.
The permanent record of courses which a student has registered for through the exchange is kept in
the Office of the Registrar at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force ROTC program at the
University of St. Thomas under the ACTC consortium agreement. Students are eligible to compete for
two and threeyear AFROTC scholarships. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the Office of the Registrar, or call the University of St. Thomas at 6519626320
or 18003286819, x6320.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the
University of Minnesota under an agreement between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the
program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad. Services
include:
• Study abroad program selection advising
• Financial and academic advising for study abroad
• Registration and billing for study abroad
• Predeparture and reentry support (application, orientation, etc.)
• Facultyled, shortterm program coordination
About half of Augsburg undergraduate students are studying abroad. Graduate students also
find shortterm programs as part of their curriculum. Students abroad will find themselves in a variety
of locales and studying a variety of disciplines: studying gender issues in Central America; acting
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with masks in Norway; interning with community organizations in Northern Ireland; studying political
science in Namibia; learning about ecology in Tanzania; taking organic chemistry in New Zealand;
and learning a language where it is spoken.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on approved programs. Courses taken
abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including major, minor, language, liberal arts
foundation, lifetime activity, and internship requirements. This is determined prior to departure
when students fill out the required Course Approval Form that is signed by academic advisers and
appropriate staff and faculty approving courses.
Students should be aware of the following policies related to study abroad:
• Students can study abroad more than once.
• Students can study abroad at any point in their academic career.
Semester and Summer Programs
• Courses taken on offcampus programs during the senior year will meet the Augsburg
residency requirement.
• Students must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
• Students must take courses AF while abroad.
• Grades received on affiliated and nonAugsburg programs are reported as transfer credit
on the transcript, and thus are not figured into your GPA.
• A “C” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
• Students must register for all courses required by the shortterm program. Credit values
may vary, so confirm the specific program credit load with the Augsburg Abroad Office. Any
courses removed by the student without Augsburg Abroad permission prior to the start of
the program will be readded to the student’s schedule. If no work was completed in these
reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
• Overload Fee Exemption for facultyled January and Spring Weekend College (WEC)
programs: January and spring WEC facultyled programs are placed within the spring
semester. However, fulltime Day students will not be billed an overload fee if an additional
4.0 or 4.5 credits are taken in the regular spring term. A student taking minimal credits in the
spring can use the January or Spring WEC facultyled shortterm program as a spring term
course in order to be considered parttime or fulltime.
• Crossover Policy Exemption: The crossover policy does not apply to study abroad
students. WEC students who do a study abroad program placed in the Day program do not
count that as their crossover course. The same policy exemption is valid for Day students
doing a study abroad program scheduled in a WEC term.
Eligibility and Application
The following are Augsburg College’s requirements for study abroad:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Individual programs may require a higher
average. Students with lower averages should consult with Augsburg Abroad.
• Be at sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you study abroad. Shortterm,
facultyled programs will allow participation as a firstyear if the student receives approval from
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the facultyleader.
• Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off
campus.
• Not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Students placed on academic or disciplinary
probation after admittance to study abroad may be withdrawn from the program. The student
is responsible for all nonrecoverable program costs incurred.
• Not have an outstanding balance on student account.
• Be aware that students applying to facultyled programs, who meet the above criteria, are
accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited on these programs so applying early is important.
Application deadlines for semester programs are:
October 1: Spring semester study abroad and winterbreak facultyled programs
November 1: Springbreak facultyled programs
February 1: Spring WEC term and Summer Session facultyled programs
March 1: Fall semester and nonfaculty led summer study abroad programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility requirements
set by program providers. Students should start planning in their first year for study abroad to be sure
to do appropriate research and meet all deadlines.
Students are accepted to study on facultyled programs on a first applied, first accepted basis.
ACCESS/CLASS Abroad
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes toward
disability and levels of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The Americans with
Disabilities Act mandates equal access to universitysponsored programs and services to students
with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can present unique challenges in
international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that reasonable
accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and culture, there may be different ways
to define accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be
made. Students are encouraged to work closely with Augsburg Abroad/CLASS/ACCESS.
Students are responsible for requesting accommodations abroad within a reasonable time frame
prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection. Augsburg Abroad will work closely with the
student, CLASS, and /or ACCESS offices to determine needs and make appropriate and possible
accommodations abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of study abroad is comprised of program fees that generally include tuition, housing,
international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and study abroad fees. These costs vary
from program to program. Augsburg College pays the program provider on the student’s behalf and
then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access their financial aid for study
abroad. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg can use that
entire package to cover their study abroad program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionally
funded aid (e.g., Presidential, Regents, Legacy, Promise and other Augsburg scholarships, and tuition
remission benefit) may use their scholarships to study abroad multiple times on Augsburg Programs
(see below in Study Abroad Program section). However, institutionallyfunded aid may be used only
once toward study abroad costs on an affiliate or nonAugsburg program. Cost estimates for the time
abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to
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students studying abroad.
Students are required to notify Augsburg Abroad immediately if they choose not to continue with
their study abroad experience. At the moment of notification nonrecoverable costs will be assessed
and charged to the student account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal students may
owe nothing, the study abroad fee, the deposit, or some, or all, of the program fee. Students are also
subject to the cancellation and refund policies of Augsburg Abroad and their program provider.
Study Abroad Programs
Students have over 200 programs in over 90 countries from which to choose. In addition to the
below Augsburg College programs, students can choose from affiliated program providers. These
programs have been reviewed to meet the Augsburg Experience requirement, diverse needs of
students, and provide quality student service. The programs are reviewed each year.
If students cannot find a program that meets their needs from the Augsburg College or Augsburg
affiliated options then they can apply to do a nonAugsburg program. Students with a strong academic
or financial reason, faculty support (as shown on the Course Approval Form), and who choose a good
quality program, may be approved.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College is to provide crosscultural
educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that
personal and systemic change takes place leading to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and Namibia. Students
experience three distinct types of living situations: living with other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting, and several weeks living with host families. In the Mexico
and Namibia programs, students travel together on twoweek seminars — from Mexico to Central
America, and from Namibia to South Africa. The cost of these programs is equivalent to full tuition,
room, and board for one semester on campus, plus airfare. (Some scholarships are available for
Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientiallybased intensive semester of study and travel designed to
introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, U.S.Mexico relations, and the context in
which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve Spanish language
skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills. Students will learn about key social,
economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the interconnectedness of race,
ethnicity, class, and gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn firsthand from diverse women
and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as business leaders, religious leaders,
and feminist activists and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political activists.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.The
program includes rural travel within Mexico and 45 day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in
the Augsburg study center for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six
weeks, although semesterlong homestays are available for Spanish majors and others upon request.
Although students may select courses from several different disciplines, they may meet several
AugCore requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following 4 concentrations: 1)
Business, 2) Religion, 3) Spanish, and 4) Women’s Studies.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia)—
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Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nationbuilding, globalization, and decolonizing
the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its
independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa had
its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the
legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by today’s world:
rapid globalization and under and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a longterm project.
Credit is available in history, religion, political science, and interdisciplinary studies. Internships are
also available.
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice and Community Engagement (Guatemala,
El Salvador, Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the key issues
facing Central Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of the people of
Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as study approaches towards social and economic
development. Course credit maybe earned in Spanish, religion, history, women’s studies, and political
science. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador, and
the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Prerequisites: one course in collegelevel Spanish or its equivalent.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It
is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanishspeaking populations in the United
States, as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an internship or independent research
opportunity, and courses that help students understand the connections between globalization and
migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for positive social change
around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment. Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion.
Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living
with Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work
degree program. Its goal is to develop crossculturally competent, ethical social work professionals
with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language study and social work courses. Social work
field placement is also available for qualified students. Students live with Mexican host families for six
weeks.
International Partners and Exchanges
The Office of International Programs offers a broad range of semester and academic year
programs in China, Finland, Germany, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from several
options in diverse disciplines: liberal arts programs, group programs, “tailormade” individual study
programs, and practical professional experiences. All coursework is in English. Travel scholarships
are available for some locations. For further information on programs in Finland, Germany, and
Norway, contact the International Partners office. For exchange programs in China and Slovenia,
contact Augsburg Abroad.
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Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester programs
in Norway, East and Central Europe, Ecuador, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities. All HECUA
programs explore civic engagement, community, and social change, and emphasize internships
and field study. For more information on international HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for HECUA programs in the Twin Cities, see Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway—Fall
A quarter of Oslo’s residents are not ethnic Norwegians. Students investigate changing Northern
Europe using Norway’s welfare state and Scandinavian national identity as case studies. Coursework
and an internship provide unique perspectives on how the Norwegian social democracy and
Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the challenges posed by immigration and cultural
and ethnic diversity. Students choose an independent study project or Norwegian language courses.
Divided States of Europe—Spring
Ten former communist nationstates have recently joined the European Union. From three
different locations – Norway, Romania, and Hungary – students examine the complex dynamics
of European integration via issues such as labor migration, minority politics, rightwing populism,
prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania encompass some of Europe’s
most pressing social justice issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural bridge between
East and West.
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to combine intense
involvement in a communitybased organization with study of the community development process.
A homestay and a handson internship develop Spanish and other skills. The program addresses
globalization, the environment, oil politics, and other local and international issues.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political,
and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being
made. Through a sevenweek internship, students get handson experience with organizations
working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and
education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students may participate in the International Student Teaching
Abroad program coordinated through the University of MinnesotaMorris. Students who teach abroad
will also do part of their student teaching under direct Augsburg faculty supervision. For additional
information, contact the Department of Education student teacher director.
May/Summer Abroad
May and summer courses to many parts of the world enable students to earn credit through short
term travel. Contact Augsburg Abroad for the most current list of programs.
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Clair and Gladys Strommen Career and Internship Center
The Strommen Career and Internship Center is a comprehensive resource center emphasizing
the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career development and the
exploration of vocation throughout their college years. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds
breadth and depth to the curriculum and assists students in making more informed academic and
career decisions. The underlying assumption is that a liberal arts education is an effective preparation
for life, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Career Services
Career Services provides opportunities, programs, and career counseling to help students
discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career paths, and grapple with
questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This process is viewed as an important
part of a student’s development while attending college. To aid in this process, professional career
staff provide career assessments and individualized career planning and coaching. Staff also assist
students with choosing majors, locating internships, preparing for internship and job searches,
graduate school applications, and making connections to community, business, and alumni resources.
Internships
Academic Credit
An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work or servicebased learning experience
where a student focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the
experience. An academic internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in
the department in which the student wishes to earn the internship credit. A learning agreement plan,
negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic related objectives,
strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students do internships in nonprofits, small
and large businesses, government agencies, museums, arts organizations, schools and churches.
Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during a Day program semester,
Weekend College trimester or summer sessions. Interdisciplinary (INS) internships are also
available. For extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and Grading on page 58.
Internships can be registered for 1 course credit or .5 credit. One course credit involves a minimum
time commitment of, on average, 10 hours per week or 140 total hours. Internships for .5 credit
require a minimum of 80 total hours. A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the
total courses required for the degree. Internships completed offcampus for credit will automatically
fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Non-Credit and Transcript Notation
Notforcredit internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered for
a zerocredit transcript notation (GST009). The goal is for students to apply theory to practice in
a work setting and reflect on the experience. Work opportunities typically are parttime during the
academic year and/or full time during summer and can begin and end anytime. Students set learning
goals and evaluate their experience. The director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center
supervises noncredit internships and transcript notation work experiences. Internships not for credit
and transcript notations may be used to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement by
completing a WorkConnections reflection process.
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Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Servicelearning Program provides students with opportunities to
understand and respond to needs in the city through courseembedded service experiences and civic
engagement activities. A key component of communityservicelearning is reflection on and analysis
of community issues in order to promote personal and educational growth and civic responsibility.
By connecting classroom content with servicelearning experiences in the City, Augsburg students
deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and related
community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning
between students and their community. Servicelearning components are embedded in most
academic disciplines.
Examples of community servicelearning sites include: homeless shelters, cultural and
environmental organizations, tutoring programs and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger community by using
food as a tool to nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through servicelearning.
To accomplish these goals, three separate programs exist:
1) FOOD TO SHARE—Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated and
served by student volunteers to neighborhood partners including: homeless shelters, youth and senior
programs, and others.
2) FOOD TO GROW—On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community
garden composed of 70 individual plots where community and campus members can grow their own
food. The garden staff also hosts classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow
and cook healthy food.
3) FOOD TO BUY—A farmer’s market and CSA delivery is available weekly at Augsburg College and
the Brian Coyle Community Center in order to increase access to healthy foods. Surplus produce from
the market and CSA shares are donated to the Campus Kitchen meal delivery program.
Bonner Leader Program
In November of 20082009, Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders
program, funded through the National Bonner Foundation. Through the Bonner program at Augsburg,
students develop deep community relationships and engage in longterm policy advocacy throughout
their four years at Augsburg College. Those selected to be a part of the Augsburg College Bonner
Leaders program were largely firstyear students, with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds,
and unique experience with communityleadership roles. Through service placements with partner
nonprofit community organizations, students worked an average of 200 hours over the course of
the academic year in placements supporting ELL classrooms, running an employment education
computer lab, helping coordinate a lowincome housing program, providing community health
outreach, and working with a financial literacy program. Beyond their workstudy service, students
participated in at least 100 volunteer hours with various community initiatives and civic engagement
projects on campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders program, students engaged in monthly guided
reflections and leadership development training. The Augsburg Bonner Community Leaders program
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is a successful campus model to build on the college’s culture of community and civic engagement
and bring together existing community service programs to take us to the next level of deepening
knowledge, reflection, and authenticity of civic engagement in the community.
Augsburg Reads
The Augsburg Reads Program is a federally funded literacy and tutoring program focused
on elementary student achievement. Augsburg Reads pairs college students with community
organizations in the CedarRiverside neighborhood focused on student achievement through after
school programs.
Graduate Programs
Augsburg College offers seven graduate degree programs: Master of Arts in Education, Master
of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Social Work. Consult
the Augsburg Graduate Studies catalog for complete information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers initial licensure coursework at the graduate level in
elementary education, secondary education, and special education: E/BD and LD. The MAE also
offers the preprimary specialty and the K12 Reading Teacher endorsement. Students are able to
take up to six licensure courses at the graduate level and complete their licensure programs with
a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. Students can then apply their graduate
level licensure courses to complete a master’s degree program. Students will complete their master’s
degrees through a combination of Master of Arts in Leadership coursework and graduate level
education coursework. Licensed teachers also can pursue special education: E/BD and/or LD, as
well as the K12 Reading Licensure Endorsement and the preprimary endorsement at the graduate
level. The program is available through the Weekend College schedule, and the admissions process
begins with the Graduate Admissions office. For further information about the programs, contact the
Education Department or the Graduate Admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This
crossdisciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches to situations,
issues, and problems relevant to organizational leaders. Augsburg’s program recognizes that today’s
leaders need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide them with a more comprehensive understanding
of their world. Designed for working adults, the program offers courses primarily on alternate
Saturdays. There is also a Monday evening cohort offering of the program at Augsburg’s Bloomington
site. (Note: A fiveyear program is available to Augsburg undergraduate accounting majors that
would qualify them for CPA certification and fulfill requirements for a BA in accounting and an MA in
leadership. See the Department of Business Administration, accounting major section of the catalog
for further information.)
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural
community health nursing practice across care settings, with emphasis on addressing health
inequities among diverse populations. The program is offered within the context of a Christian liberal
arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in Advanced Community
Health Nursing, or Advanced Nursing Administration through the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC), and/or Advanced Certification in Transcultural Nursing through the Transcultural
Nursing Society (TCNS). Classes meet on a flexible schedule (every other week or once per month)
that includes weekdays, weekday evenings, and Saturdays. Webenhanced teaching is used for all
classes. Practicums include optional shortterm study abroad experiences. Students may choose
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to study in Mexico, Guatemala; Namibia; Pine Ridge; S.Dak.; and/or Europe. The Master of Arts in
Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance
with its accreditation standards and procedures.
Streamlined entry into the Master of Arts in Nursing—Students with an ADN and a bachelor’s
degree in a field other than nursing can enter the Master of Arts in Nursing program as a “bridge
student.” This process requires acceptance to the MA in Nursing program and completion of three
courses in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program.
Students in good standing in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program can enter the MA in
nursing through an “expedited” process. After provisional acceptance to the MA in Nursing program
while still a student in the undergraduate program, students can take three designated courses in the
Master of Arts in Nursing, which will be applied to the M.A. at Augsburg upon successful completion of
the undergraduate nursing degree.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed for registered nurses (RNs)
who currently hold a master’s degree in nursing and wish to advance their practice within diverse
communities and complex institutions. The program prepares nurses for advanced transcultural
nursing in community life, integrating holistic practice modalities that uphold and improve human
potential across care settings and care systems. Emphasis is on nursing leadership and system level
changes that decrease health inequities and improve health outcomes of persons underserved by
the current health system. Short term study abroad and away opportunities are woven throughout the
curriculum and students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities.
The DNP program is structured in a cohort model. Students are admitted to the program during the
spring and classes begin in the fall term. Classes meet facetoface one day per month and three
times during a term. Seminars are scheduled for the mornings following classes. Video conferencing
between Minneapolis and Rochester is used for most classes and seminars. The program is
structured to be completed in 32 months of parttime study 5 semester credit hours per term.
The Master of Business Administration is designed to give students mastery of the skills
and knowledge necessary to advance in their careers and accept roles of greater responsibility in
an organization. Meeting primarily on one evening per week, this challenging program is designed
to be completed in 23 months. Organized in cohort format, the program encourages learning in a
collaborative smallgroup environment and features a high level of interaction and attention from the
faculty. The program focuses on giving students the ability to think critically and effectively manage in
complex environments. An intensive management consulting course allows students to apply theory
and classroom learning to an actual business or organizational environment. Local businesses and
organizations provide a laboratory for students as they complete comprehensive projects in various
disciplines and functions.
The core program can be enhanced through participation in a number of concentrations including
finance, healthcare management, international business, social entrepreneurship and marketing
management.
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is designed for students interested in
careers as healthcare providers. The mission of the program is based on a foundation of respect and
sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of, and is oriented toward providing care to, underserved
populations. Students are well educated in current medical theory and practice in primary care
medicine. All physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is three
years long with classes held Monday through Friday during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, prepares
students for entering advanced social work practice. The program builds on the liberal arts base of the
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College and supports the College’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: multicultural clinical practice (MCCP) or program development, policy,
and administration (PDPA). Students choose one of the two concentrations for their program focus.
The curriculum emphasizes work with diverse and oppressed groups, social justice, leadership for
social change, and a holistic, strengthsbased, problemsolving framework. Graduate social work
classes meet in fourhour blocks on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons.
The multicultural clinical practice concentration prepares students to work with diverse peoples across
the full range of contemporary clinical social work practice settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration prepares students to actively seek equality and justice for clients
within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing energy toward changing policies that obscure
and oppress people.
Two dual degrees are also available: a Master of Social Work/Master of Theology or Divinity
degree (MSW/MA/MDiv) and a Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration degree
(MSW/MBA). The MSW/MA/MDiv dual degree is offered in collaboration with Luther Seminary. It is
designed to meet the educational interests of people planning to serve the spiritual and social needs
of families, individuals, and communities. The MSW/MBA dual degree is offered in collaboration with
the Augsburg MBA program. It provides students with the skills and expertise necessary to build well
managed and financially sound service organizations that serve diverse communities, both locally and
globally.
Other Programs
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults with
lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet the needs
of the community by offering credit and noncredit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg
College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative
departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations have included
the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing, Religion, Social Work, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including Minneapolis and St. Paul
public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office of the
College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred Joel bequest
for Canadian studies. The program supports special events and conferences as well as student
internships and faculty activity in Canadian studies. The goals of the program include community
involvement, increased awareness of the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations, and provision of
opportunities to learn directly from Canadians through visits and exchanges.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn credit, and all registered courses will
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be reflected on a student’s AugNet page. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their
registrations. Additionally, day students are required to meet with their academic advisers prior to
registration for the fall and spring terms.
Web registration through AugNet is the primary method of registration, though the Enrollment
Center is available to process registration forms. Please reference the academic calendar for the
schedule of open registration dates.
Students who encounter a prerequisite issue when trying to register for a course through AugNet
should come to the Enrollment Center for assistance.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed at the Enrollment
Center:
• THP courses (theatre practicum courses)
• 100level MUP courses (variable credit music lessons)
• Student Teaching (Education department approval required)
• Independent Study and Directed Study (separate form available at the Enrollment Center;
instructor and department chair signatures required)
• Internships (registration form available at the Enrollment Center; instructor and Director of
Strommen Career and Internship Center signatures required)
Fulltime day students normally register for four course credits per semester. Students registered
for three or more course credits in a semester are classified as fulltime students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as halftime students.
To register for more than 4.5 course credits, students must contact the Enrollment Center to
petition the Committee on Student Standing unless the following apply: students with a cumulative
GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total of 5.0 course credits without petitioning; students
with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 5.5 course credits without
petitioning. All overload registrations must be done in person at the Enrollment Center. (Note: There
is an additional tuition charge for course loads over 4.5 course credits. This includes combining the
credit load from both the day and WEC programs. Spring day term will include winter WEC and spring
WEC.) Auditing classes over the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a tuition charge.
Official academic calendars for all programs are available through the registrar’s webpage.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Day program (semesters) is the Friday before
the term begins. After initial registration, Day students may add individual classes to their current
schedule or withdraw without notation through day 10 of the term. The signature of the instructor is
required to add a class after the fifth day. From day 11 through day 20, students may still petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class. There is a fee for this petition. Day 20
is the last day to petition for adding a class.
Students registered for day program Time 1/Time 2 (T1/T2) courses that meet only part of the
term may add or withdraw without notation through the fifth school day after the start of the course.
Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2 classes.
Specific dates for each term are listed under “Academic Calendars” at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Weekend College and Rochester program students typically register for one or two course credits
each trimester. Maximum credit load is 4.0 credits. Students registered for at least two course credits
in one term are considered full time for that term. Students registered for one course credit are
considered halftime for the term.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Weekend College program (Weekend College)
is the last business day before the term begins. After initial registration, Weekend College students
may add individual classes to their current schedule or withdraw without notation through Friday after
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the first class weekend. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after the class meets.
Students may petition the Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class through the
Thursday prior to the second class weekend. There is a fee for this petition. The last day to petition to
add a class is the Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
Students registered for Weekend College T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation
through the Friday after the first weekend class meeting. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a
W is allowed through the Tuesday after the second weekend class meeting.
The last day to initially register for courses on the Rochester campus is the last business day
before the term begins. After initial registration, Rochester students may add individual classes
to their current schedule and/or withdraw without notation through Monday after the first week of
classes. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after a class meets and it must be
processed through the Enrollment Center. Students may petition the Committee on Student Standing
for permission to add a class through the Friday prior to the second week of classes. There is a fee for
this petition. The last date to petition to add a class is the Friday before the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation through the
Monday after the first week of the class. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed
through the Monday after the second week of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School. Late course registrations may be subject to additional
late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also available online and should be checked to verify the correct
meeting times and room assignment. As some courses are offered only in alternate years, students
should also consult with departmental advisers when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and help with registration on other campuses are available
from these offices:
Office of the Registrar—6123301036
Academic Advising—6123301025
Augsburg for Adults—6123301782
Rochester Program—5072882886
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student is admitted to a “home program,” either day, Weekend
College, or the Rochester Program. It is expected that students will complete most degree
requirements through their home program. However, fulltime students may register for up to 1.0
credits per term outside their home program. Enrollment will be based on class availability.
Tuition will be charged at the rate of their home program for courses registered outside their home
program. The rate will be based on the maximum credit load they are carrying on any calendar date
over the span of the two terms. For example, a day program student taking 2.0 credits in the day
program, and 1.0 credits in the WEC program, will be considered fulltime and will be charged the full
time day program tuition rate. A WEC student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program, and 1.0 credits
in the day program, will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits will pay the day parttime rate for any credits over 4.5 in
their combined day/WEC load (Spring day term will include both winter WEC and spring WEC). The
maximum number of credits that may be included in the day fulltime tuition rate for students who
crossregister is 4.5.
Students have registration priority in their home programs. Crossover registration dates are
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published on the registrar’s office webpage. Crossover registration is not available online.
The WEC and Rochester programs are not part of the ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC/Rochester students may NOT cross over to attend ACTC
courses.
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate program
before taking graduate level courses from that program. (An exception is made for approved courses
in the Department of Nursing and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students enrolled in
graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for those courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg
graduate level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay the rate of the program in
which the course is offered (Day, WEC, or Rochester).
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by filling out a Change of Program form
available at the Enrollment Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited
to one each academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Students registered in spring Day may not do a change of program into spring WEC.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will result
in a failing grade on their official academic record. Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from College
must be completed in the Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the College form may be obtained
at the Enrollment Center or downloaded from the registrar’s webpage. The last day to file for a
Withdrawal from College is the last day of classes prior to finals week. Withdrawal from college and
any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College
form is returned to the registrar’s office. Students must be readmitted to the College when they are
ready to resume their studies. The Application for Readmission form is available from the Enrollment
Center or can be downloaded from the registrar’s webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the registrar’s office informed of their current mailing
address.
Leave of Absence
Students following the Day calendar (semester) may apply to take a leave of absence for one
term. The leave of absence allows continued access to email and AugNet Records and Registration.
If a student on a leave of absence does not register for the subsequent semester, the student’s file will
be deactivated and the student will need to submit an Application for Readmission form in order to re
enroll. The Leave of Absence program is not available to Day students who withdraw from all courses
in a term.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are called to
active duty as military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall include a 100
percent refund of tuition and fees upon verification of call to active duty. Students must provide a copy
of their orders to the registrar.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the registrar will place a W for
the course(s) along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active duty. This
is to assist the student with any financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the
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withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty and
have substantially completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or
work out an “incomplete” agreement. Students who are able to complete some of their courses would
have their refund adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the registrar and/or the dean’s office
as soon as possible so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies. Typically,
the committee considers requests for:
• Minor exceptions to academic requirements and/or approval of transfer course
substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or grade
option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration deadlines will require a $50 petition fee
attached to the petition. This fee is nonrefundable regardless of the outcome of the petition. Petitions
involving adding or dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must be submitted
within six months of the published registration deadlines for the term involved.
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student account holds must be cleared before
submitting the petition. Students who are allowed to add a course by petition after the published
registration deadline will incur a $150 late registration fee per course.
In addition, the committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic probation or
dismissal from the College on academic grounds. The committee also hears appeals from students
who have been dismissed for academic reasons.
The committee reviews student requests for readmission to the College after dismissal or
returning after leaving while on probation, or students readmitting to the College immediately after a
term from which they withdrew from College.
The committee typically meets every other week throughout the school year (SeptemberApril),
and once a month during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the Enrollment Center or download from the registrar’s webpage,
www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness or family emergency.
Have your adviser, instructor, or department chair sign and add comments concerning your request.
Petitions without comments from faculty will be returned for completion. Note: If petitioning for a
change in registration, please submit a drop/add form signed by both the instructor and student.
Step 3: Return the completed petition form to the Office of the Registrar/Enrollment Center; if
applicable, include a signed drop/add form and $50 check.
Step 4: After the committee meets, a copy of the petition with the committee’s decision is returned to
the student. Day students will receive this notice in their campus box. WEC and Rochester student
petitions will be mailed to their home address.
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Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they matriculated
at Augsburg. Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of any of the catalogs
in effect during their years of enrollment. However, students who are readmitted after more than six
years away from the College must complete the departmental major requirements of the most current
catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the catalogs in effect during their subsequent years of
continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students who graduated from Augsburg and are returning to complete an additional major will
not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original degree awarded. (BA, BM,
BS) Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn multiple
degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For example, a student cannot
earn both a BA in computer science and a BS in computer science, but may earn a BS in computer
science and a BA in computational philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Office of the Registrar and is based on a
student’s official transcript. College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses
similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg. Augsburg does not grant transfer
credit for developmentalremedial courses, vocationaltechnical courses, or continuing education units
(CEUs). Courses with grades of C, CD, or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency
credits and exam credits issued by another institution may and will be evaluated on a individual
basis. The registrar’s office evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements. Academic departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability
of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The College requires that certain courses and a
minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of
the catalog.)
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather than semester or quarter hours. Augsburg
course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Transfer credits that have
been reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by
dividing by four or six, respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from twoyear colleges. Students may transfer a maximum
of 64 semester credits (96 quarter credits) from twoyear colleges. Once a student reaches this credit
limit, no additional credits will transfer from twoyear institutions toward the minimum number of
course credits required for a bachelor’s degree. However, courses taken beyond the credit limit can
be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades
and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the
student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty advisers and the Office of the Registrar before
taking courses at other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency
requirements. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of the catalog.)
MnSCU Transfer Students
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Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) with a cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements and will reduce the
Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300). Students will be granted credit for
transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer program, the MnTC must be
completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC and a cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements, will reduce the Search
for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300), and will waive one of two Lifetime Fitness
requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C – or better. Transfer
courses that equate to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level math, and modern
language must have a grade of C or better in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this transfer
program, the A.A. degree and MnTC must be completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some
Augsburg majors. Students are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major department to
discuss major requirements. Courses with C–grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or
for application to majors.
Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required.
Please check with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and consult the departmental section of
this catalog.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13 or more course credits accepted in transfer are considered
Advanced Transfer Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for advanced transfer
students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation instead of REL 100 and REL
200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entrylevel Critical Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for
Advanced Transfer Students.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and will
not be granted for courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Office of the Registrar for transfer
credit evaluation. A military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council
on Education (ACE) for training and courses completed in the U.S. Armed Services. Augsburg will
review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit recommendations contained within it meet
transfer credit guidelines.
Army records maintained by AARTS:
http://aarts.army.mil
Navy and Marine Corps records maintained by SMART:
https://smart.navy.mil
Coast Guard records maintained by U.S. Coast Guard Institute:
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www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp
Air Force Records:
Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally accredited institutions.
Students should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the student.
All students are required to file a graduation application with the registrar’s office one year prior to
graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic Advising staff, department chairs, and the registrar staff are
available for counsel and assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact
the Office of the Registrar about specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the
equivalent of a major. See Special Students section (Second Degree).
Each student is required to apply for graduation at the end of his or her junior year to
confirm remaining graduation requirements.
Application forms are available at the Enrollment Center or on the registrar’s webpage.
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Office of the Registrar
in order for the degree to be conferred. (There may be no incompletes or open courses on the
academic record.)
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the Augsburg
Core Curriculum, a minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits—No more than these maximums may be applied toward
the 32 total course credits required: two course credits by independent/directed study; four course
credits of internship; and six course credits with a grade of Pass (P). To graduate with Latin honors,
students may take no more than two elective P/N graded course credits. Each department sets its
own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the major and
minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than two course credits with P grades
toward a major and no more than one course credit with a P grade toward a minor. The Department of
Education is an example of a department that allows students to apply more than two course credits
with P grades within the major program (two in major field courses plus student teaching).
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental
headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum —Requirements for the Augsburg Core
Curriculum are listed in the next section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00.
Additionally, all majors and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in coursework for
the major or minor. Some majors, licensure, and certification programs require a higher grade point
average or a minimum grade in each course. See the departmental section for details about the grade
and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 8.0 course credits must be completed through Augsburg College.
Additionally, no fewer than 6.0 of the last 8.0 course credits must be completed at Augsburg or
within an approved exchange program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer
courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) credits are counted against the residency
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requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer work and APL credits prior to
reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required in
residence within the major or minor. Consult the catalog description of the major/minor or the chair of
the department for further information.
The Augsburg Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: the core curriculum (or
general education requirements), major requirements, and electives. Some students may need to
complete entrylevel skill courses before enrolling in collegelevel classes. The general education
requirements, known as the Augsburg Core Curriculum, include signature courses and experiences, a
liberal arts foundation, and skills development.
Entry Level Skills
Critical Thinking, Math, Writing (Assessments and Placements)
Core Skills
Effective Writing
Modern Language
Lifetime Fitness
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I and II
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Graduation Skills
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Speaking
Writing
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective, informed,
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and ethical citizens through their engagement in a curriculum that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and
professional skills;
• Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for meaning; and
• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of
leadership and service in a diverse world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
• The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
• The Liberal Arts Foundation
• Skills Requirements
Skills Requirements
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments in:
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
Placement in writing, math, and critical thinking courses is determined by assessments.
These assessments are a prerequisite for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course
requirements.
Firstyear students who begin at Augsburg in the Fall of 2010 or later must complete all required
developmental/entrylevel courses by the end of their fourth term. Transfer students who begin at
Augsburg in the Fall of 2010 or later must complete all required developmental/entry level courses by
the end of their third term. The developmental courses subject to this policy are:
• GST 100
• ENL 101
• ENL 111 / HON 111 / ENL 112
• ENL 217 / 218
• MAT 103 / 105
Critical Thinking Assessment and Requirement
Students identified as needing the entry level critical thinking skill component, based on review of
their past academic work, are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or better.
Mathematics Assessment and Requirement
All students are required to have their math placement group (MPG) determined. In some cases,
students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG
determined by the registrar’s office. All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam,
which is administered by Academic Advising. The exam is given during College registration sessions
and at other announced times during the year. Practice questions and other information are available
from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses
or advised on preparation for retaking the math placement exam. Students may retake the Math
Placement Exam once during their first term of enrollment. Students are required to take the Math
Placement Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve MPG 3 by the end of their
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first year at Augsburg.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT
105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other
MAT course changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must achieve Math
Placement Group (MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as
a prerequisite.
Writing Assessment and Requirement
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing
class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a
score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop competence in composition skills—such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences—are required
to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more individual instruction than is
possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101)
with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Unless they have received formal approval of a course equivalent to ENL 111 on their transfer
evaluation, transfer students must also take the writing placement exam. Students entering Weekend
College or the Rochester program do not take the Writing Assessment.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or ENL 112 Advanced Effective Writing or the equivalent with a grade of
2.0, P, or higher, is required. Attendance the first day of class is required.
Students should complete Effective Writing by the middle of the sophomore year.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern language, completion of a twocourse
sequence in the same language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is required. For a
language previously studied, placement into the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade
of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement. Placement into French, German and Spanish
courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young University evaluation tool.
Students proficient in other modern languages may seek a placement evaluation through faculty
fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Availability of assessment in all
languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not grant course credit. Students may audit, but
will not receive course credit for any course taken below their placement level. The Department of
Languages and Crosscultural Studies may override assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or full
completion of the requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an
approved course sequence will have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the
English Language Learners (ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is
satisfied by successfully completing the ELL course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on
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the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL requirement fulfill the Modern Language
Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English Department for additional
information. More information can also be found in the English Language Learners section.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different Lifetime Activity courses (HPE
002, 003). Students may test out of the activity course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected
lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health and Physical Education Department
each semester. There is a fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test. Intercollegiate athletes and
Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime Activity courses are noncredit courses and are not included
in the 32course credit graduation requirement.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s identity as a college of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Two required courses (REL 100 and REL 200) highlight
Augsburg’s commitment to this identity and the College’s related interest in asking students to think
critically about the concept of vocation.
Faculty who teach these courses make the following commitments to their students:
• You are welcome—whether you are Jewish or atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or
Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual but not
religious.” Our Christian understanding is rooted in a generous spirit of hospitality.
• We will treat each other with respect as we learn how to engage in conversation with one
another about our different values, commitments, convictions, and faith traditions.
• We will challenge and support one another to develop a mature faith for our time—open to
doubts and eager to explore our questions and the realities of our world and culture.
• We will equip you with basic knowledge about vocation, religion, the Bible, and Christianity
as well as about Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism—their stories, claims, and key
concepts.
• We will deepen our study of Christianity, explore Augsburg’s claim that “what we believe
matters,” and invite you to continue the process of developing your own lived theology.
• We will explore the concept of vocation and our understanding that we are beloved and
called to live and serve as neighbors. We will explore the idea that vocation is a model and
lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments and actions
we make in life.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community, firstyear weekday
program students are required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as firstyear students in the weekday schedule program
must satisfactorily complete fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a firstyear learning
community in their major or related area of academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to help first
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year students embrace the expectations and benefits of being a member of a learning community at
Augsburg College by:
• Encountering the community
• Engaging the learning process
• Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger Augsburg
community, and helps them succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in experiential
education as well as its commitment to its urban location. The course linked with their AugSem
introduces students to the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic
engagement, cultural engagement, or service learning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see core skills requirements), the Many Voices
Project engages firstyear students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of cultural
diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways in which written communication can promote
understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and points of view, the Many
Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful communication
between diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one approved Augsburg Experience as a requirement for
graduation. Augsburg Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader community, both locally and globally. Five categories of approved
experiential learning opportunities are recognized as Augsburg Experiences: internships and applied
work experiences (including fieldwork, practicums, and student teaching), facultystudent research,
service learning/community service, study abroad, and offcampus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates experiential learning with academic learning. Approved
Augsburg Experiences meet two criteria: (1) integrate experiential learning with academic learning
and (2) link oncampus learning to the goals, mission, needs, or ideas of offcampus people,
organizations, and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities, and/
or travel. Augsburg Experiences may be embedded in designated courses that are part of the regular
class schedule or may be completed for zero credit outside the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, credit/nocredit status, and grading options for approved Augsburg Experiences vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of
an Augsburg education—vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging world.
Students reflect on the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of transition as
they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Most Keystone courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with
the professional skills and indepth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically,
reflectively, and ethically about their place in the world as leaders and servants.
The official list of approved keystone courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—under
the heading General Education Requirements, click on Senior Keystone.
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The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry
across a wide range of disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal arts
provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad and solid foundation for their specialized study
and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain:
Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities; and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—under the heading
General Education Requirements, click on Liberal Arts Foundation.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental
Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies,
Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and CrossCultural
Studies (literature and culture courses), Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100, 200, or 300) courses do not count as
humanities Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film, Music,
Theatre Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
• Four semesters in any combination of the major choral ensembles listed (MUE 111, 112,
114, 115)
• Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
• Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes enhancement of certain skills during the years in college. Critical
thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing skills are deliberate components of certain
courses. Graduation skill requirements typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some
departments, however, designate courses outside the major or elective courses in the major that fulfill
these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill has two components: foundational skills and the application
of those skills. Courses in which foundational quantitative reasoning skills are taught have a QF
designation. Courses that contain an embedded project in which students apply and practice those
foundational skills have a QA designation. Courses that provide both foundational skills and an
application project have a QFA designation. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a prerequisite for all
quantitative reasoning QF and QFA courses. Departments may designate one required course with
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a QF designation and one required course with a QA designation (departments may also designate
a list of QF or QA courses from which students can choose); OR, departments may designate a QFA
course that fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning skill (departments may also designate a list of QFA
courses from which students can choose); OR, departments may list this skill as embedded.
See department and program pages in this catalog, consult the graduation skills catalog
supplement found online on the registrar’s webpage, or consult the department chair for more
information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify their
Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver—Students who elect the Bachelor
of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements, provided at least
one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science and Mathematics courses,
two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one Humanities course) The
following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
• Biology
• Biopsychology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure only)
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
• Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver—Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/
Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language courses as part of their
degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Biopsychology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of endofterm grades to students is online via the AugNet Records and
Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers,
oral reports, and other types of evaluation.
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Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the
Pass/No credit system, in which P means a grade of 2.0 or better and N means no credit and a grade
of less than 2.0.
Pass/No Credit
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
• Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of P
graded courses, or rank each as a C.
• Maximum number of course credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six
course credits with a grade of Pass (P).
• Pgraded courses do not count toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course
credits be earned at Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin Honors. Transfer students
should be especially aware of this requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with Latin Honors, students may elect only two P/N credits.
• See P/N limitations in the Graduation Requirements section.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime
activities are graded only P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the
traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading system must be made according to dates published each
term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these definitions:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0 Meets basic standards for the course
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) or N (No credit) are not computed in the grade point average.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining
that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete
grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course
requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete
Grade form by the end of the term with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the
request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s
signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion;
however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following
term with an incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to
allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and filing of a grade before the final day of the following
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academic term in the student’s program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the
following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one
term. When this is the case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from
the beginning of the first term of registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students given X extensions will continue to
communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained.
A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but
not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory
progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping
classes without notation on the record and before the last day to withdraw deadline.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for credit.
Courses in which higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but
may be audited. All courses taken each term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded
on the academic record. Only the credits and grades earned the second time, for legitimately
repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade point average. Courses completed
at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V).
Fulltime day students will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 4.5 credits. The
charge for parttime and Weekend College students is listed under Weekend College costs in the
Financing Your Education section on page 21. The signature of the instructor is required to register an
audit. Students who audit a course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning
of the term to determine expectations, attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have
been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not
been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do not count toward graduation
and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not
include credit and grade points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N
grading option are recorded, but not computed in the GPA. The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is based on
the number of course credits completed.
• Sophomores—7 completed course credits
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Juniors—15 completed course credits
Seniors—23 completed course credits
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations. Some
of this learning may be appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that comprise the
academic program of a liberal arts college. The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL)
at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous learning, other than that which is
transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for possible credit
toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts
college. Such learning must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a field of
study within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by
comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have their
previous learning assessed for credit recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these
means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)—Courses earned from the International
Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for advanced placement and appropriate
credit. IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines
are available in the registrar’s office and on the Academic Advising website.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)—Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4,
or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a minimum score of 4 is required. AP
exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Additional information is available on
the Academic Advising webpage and from the Office of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)—This is a series of standardized tests that
have been developed by the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional
testing centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended
score on an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College.
CLEP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Information about CLEP tests is
available from the Office of the Registrar and the Academic Advising webpage.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams—These are available for students to use in obtaining
credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
• There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
• The registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam. Credit for departmental
exams is available on a P/N basis only, and there is a charge per exam of $400 for a full
course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment Program—This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty
team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the student. The faculty team
is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to the student’s previous
learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment should
consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous learning, the
faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning
experience that involved prescribed or systematic study of content material found within liberal
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arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting
student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of
academic work at Augsburg College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly
recommended that the process not be used when four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There
is a nonrefundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit assessment process for each
course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each course. Credit is
available on a P/N credit basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as determined by
faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning—While Augsburg College recognizes the
validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this learning must be placed
in the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows
a maximum of eight credits (onefourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through previous
experiential learning. In compiling the eight credits for previous experiential learning, the student may
use any combination of the five assessment processes available in the APL Program: AP exams,
CLEP exams, IB exams, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit granted through portfolio
assessment.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not English must take the ELL placement
test in conjunction with the English writing placement test prior to registering for their first term at
Augsburg. Students’ placement in ELL, ENL 101 Developmental Writing, or ENL 111, HON 111, or
ENL 112 Effective Writing will be determined by their scores on the Michigan test (85100 range for
exemption from ELL courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the English Language Learner’s course, an objective test will be
administered to all students in the class. The score on this test and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to 100 and a course
grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will fulfill the student’s ELL requirement.
All students whose native language is not English must stay enrolled in ENL 217/218 until such
time that they pass the ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher. The ELL course can be counted
only twice in the total number of courses required for graduation.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have completed
the Modern Language Core Skill requirement for graduation.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA). A
minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for graduation; however, certain majors require a higher minimum
GPA.
A student will be placed on probation and considered for continuation or dismissal if:
• His/her cumulative GPA is below 2.00
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• He/she is a firstyear student who receives two (2) zero or No Pass grades
• He/she is a sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three (3) zero or No Pass grades
• At the end of the first term, he/she has not fulfilled the requirements established through
the Conditional Admit Program (refer to the Academic Skills Office Conditional Admit Program
(CAP) section of the catalog).
For more information on probation requirements, go to the Academic Skills Office website at
www.augsburg.edu/acskills/.
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of a student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration
used when deciding whether to dismiss a student.
Students who have a poor academic record may be strongly advised to withdraw before the end
of a term. Students on probation who voluntarily withdraw from the College must receive permission
from the Student Standing Committee to reenroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time,
the Student Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any
statements and evidence attesting to his/her commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
• His/her cumulative GPA reaches 2.00; or
• He/ she was placed on probation because of unfulfilled Conditional Admit Requirements
and he/she subsequently satisfies those requirements.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the guidelines stated
above. Once a student is dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student Standing
Committee within 10 school days. Specific appeal instructions are included in the letter of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as Social Work, Education and
Nursing. A student dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through the Program Dismissal
Appeal Process. The process is available at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, lists undergraduate students whose grade point
average for a semester is 3.50 or better. Students must be fulltime students (a minimum equivalent
of three full course credits for a weekday schedule student or two equivalent full course credits for a
Weekend College student), graded on the traditional grading system, with no incompletes in courses
offered for credit. Courses taken outside of a program’s calendar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a
Weekend College trimester term by a day student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are
not calculated when determining the Dean’s List. If permission has been given by the student, an
announcement is sent to the hometown newspaper for those students on the Dean’s List.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement
by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a baccalaureate degree.
This designation and the standards set are in effect for all students who complete degree
requirements in May 2004 or later. Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental
honors and for participation in the Honors program. (See individual department and program
descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
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Summa cum laude: 3.904.00 GPA plus successful completion of the summa oral examination
Magna cum laude: 3.803.89 GPA
Cum laude: 3.603.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally graded credits at Augsburg
and have no more than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as
P/N by the department will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for the Summa Cum Laude oral examination,
go to the Latin Honors section at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Graduation and Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different
meanings. Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students graduate when
all requirements for the degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during
the academic year provided that all requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the Augsburg
College community to celebrate academic accomplishment. Participation in commencement,
however, does not mean that a student has graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will
not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the
College’s different student populations. The May commencement ceremony is for students in the
Day undergraduate program and for students in the Physician Assistant Studies graduate program.
The June commencement ceremony is for students in the other six graduate programs as well as
undergraduate students in the Weekend College and Rochester programs.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
commencement if: (1) no more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion
of spring term; and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the summer or fall terms
immediately following commencement.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for
verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 7037424200
Fax: 7037424239
Email: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for veterans education. Veterans should
consult with the V.A. certifying official in the Office of the Registrar about completion of enrollment
verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans
will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding repayment of educational
assistance funds received.
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Additional information about veterans education benefits can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain
rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give
notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you
are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the right to review and inspect
substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. The student must
request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will respond in a
reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records—You have the right to seek to have
corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise
in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the
record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your
request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information—You have the
right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding
FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One exception which permits disclosure without
consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate education interests. A school official is a person
employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff
position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom
the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the
Board of Trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance
committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a
legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or
her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”—FERPA uses the term “Directory
Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to
the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed
below. Please consider very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any
future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be
refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s email address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT);
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• The student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates);
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume
responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability
for honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be
notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory Information. If the notice is not received by
the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a subsequent term for a new
student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the
current academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic
year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office—You have the right to file a complaint with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 202024605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be
reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and
near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security
and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 6123301717.
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Majors and Minors
Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the day program and Weekend College.
Listings indicated by asterisks are also offered through both the day program and Weekend College,
but may include completion of weekly evening courses for some requirements. Students are
encouraged to discuss scheduling rotation of major courses with their faculty adviser. Weekend/
Rochester/Partner Hospitals students may choose a major offered in the day program if they wish, but
must adhere to crossover registration policies and limitations. They may also take as many courses
as possible through Weekend College, then finish the major as a day program student. A change of
program is allowed once each academic year, and will take effect the following term.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art*
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.A.)
Biopsychology (B.S.)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Marketing (WEC only)
Music Business
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
Communication Studies
Communication Arts/Literature
(Teacher Licensure Major)
Human Relations
Marketing Communications
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Professional Communication
Public Relations and Advertising
Supervisory Management
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
Economics
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Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher Licensure Major)
Mathematical Economics (B.S.)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (B.A. or B.S.—
licensure)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (WEC only)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities
(WEC only)
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English*
Creative Writing*
Literature, Language, and Theory*
Media Writing*
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Film
Finance
Health Education (B.A. or B.S.)
History*
International Business
International Relations
International Business Concentration
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies 1
Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Business (B.A.)
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Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S.—Evening program offered through
Weekend College only)*
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher Licensure Major)
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentrations
Performance Concentration
Technical Design/Technology Concentration
Women’s Studies 1
Minors
Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
English*
English Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Writing–Creative Emphasis
Writing–Media Emphasis
Environmental Studies
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Film
Health Education
History*
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
1 Cooperative program of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with the
University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced language
courses not available at consortium colleges. Consult with the ACTC office for specific program
options. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2 Dual-degree programs with the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technological University.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several
programs.
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Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)—Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private colleges
library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to over 2,500,000 volumes and media
resources.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)—Full-time day students at Augsburg and the
St. Paul colleges and universities of Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect
to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No additional fee
is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or approved independent
studies. Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are
considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent
record of courses for which a student has cross-registered is kept in the Office of the Registrar at
Augsburg College, not the host ACTC institution. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative
program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other schools, or to undertake a
specific course or major not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students
between the campuses.
Weekend College is not part of the ACTC consortium, and weekend students may not register for
ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)—Augsburg, in cooperation with 17 other
colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Norway, Northern Ireland, Latin
America, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs on page 163.)
McNally Smith College of Music—Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one
course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music providing that they meet all McNally Smith
College of Music requirements. This program is open to sophomores through seniors. There is no
additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their advisor to confirm if the classes
will count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as a
substitute for any Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg–McNally Smith
exchange are considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement.
The permanent record of courses which a student has registered for through the exchange is kept in
the Office of the Registrar at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force ROTC program at the
University of St. Thomas under the ACTC consortium agreement. Students are eligible to compete for
two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the Office of the Registrar, or call the University of St. Thomas at 651-962-6320
or 1-800-328-6819, x6320.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the
University of Minnesota under an agreement between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the
program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad. Services
include:
• Study abroad program selection advising
• Financial and academic advising for study abroad
• Registration and billing for study abroad
• Pre-departure and re-entry support (application, orientation, etc.)
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• Faculty-led, short-term program coordination
About half of Augsburg undergraduate students are studying abroad. Graduate students also
find short-term programs as part of their curriculum. Students abroad will find themselves in a variety
of locales and studying a variety of disciplines: studying gender issues in Central America; acting
with masks in Norway; interning with community organizations in Northern Ireland; studying political
science in Namibia; learning about ecology in Tanzania; taking organic chemistry in New Zealand;
and learning a language where it is spoken.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on approved programs. Courses taken
abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including major, minor, language, liberal arts
foundation, lifetime activity, and internship requirements. This is determined prior to departure
when students fill out the required Credit Agreement form that is signed by academic advisers and
appropriate staff and faculty approving courses.
Students should be aware of the following policies related to study abroad:
• Students can study abroad more than once.
• Students can study abroad at any point in their academic career.
Semester and Summer Programs
• Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior year will meet the Augsburg
residency requirement.
• You must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
• You must take courses A-F while abroad.
• Grades received on affiliated and non-Augsburg programs are reported as transfer credit
on your transcript, and thus are not figured into your GPA.
• A “C” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
• Students must register for all courses required by the short-term program. Credit values
may vary, so confirm the specific program credit load with the Augsburg Abroad Office. Any
courses removed by the student without Augsburg Abroad permission prior to the start of
the program will be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no work was completed in these
reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
• Overload Fee Exemption for faculty-led January and Spring Weekend College (WEC)
programs: January and spring WEC faculty-led programs are placed within the spring
semester. However, full-time Day students will not be billed an overload fee if an additional
4.0 or 4.5 credits are taken in the regular spring term. A student taking minimal credits in the
spring can use the January or Spring WEC faculty-led short-term program as a spring term
course in order to be considered part-time or full-time.
• Crossover Policy Exemption: The crossover policy does not apply to study abroad
students. WEC students who do a study abroad program placed in the Day program do not
count that as their crossover course. The same policy exemption is valid for Day students
doing a study abroad program scheduled in a WEC term.
Eligibility and Application
The following are Augsburg College’s requirements for study abroad:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Individual programs may require a higher
average. Students with lower averages should consult with Augsburg Abroad.
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• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you study abroad. Short-term,
faculty-led programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student receives approval from
the faculty-leader.
• Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off
campus.
• Not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Students placed on academic or disciplinary
probation after admittance to study abroad may be withdrawn from the program. The student
is responsible for all non-recoverable program costs incurred.
• Not have an outstanding balance on your student account.
• Be aware that students applying to faculty-led programs, who meet the above criteria, are
accepted on a rolling basis; space is limited on these programs so applying early is important.
Application deadlines for semester programs are:
October 1: Spring semester study abroad and January faculty-led programs
February 1: Spring WEC term and Summer Session faculty-led programs
March 1: Fall semester and non-faculty led summer study abroad programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility requirements
set by program providers. Students should start planning in their first year for study abroad to be sure
to do appropriate research and meet all deadlines.
Students are accepted to study on faculty-led programs on a first applied, first accepted basis.
ACCESS/CLASS Abroad
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes toward
disability and levels of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The Americans with
Disabilities Act mandates equal access to university-sponsored programs and services to students
with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can present unique challenges in
international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that reasonable
accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and culture, there may be different ways
to define accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be
made. Students are encouraged work closely with Augsburg Abroad/CLASS/ACCESS.
Students are responsible for requesting accommodations abroad within a reasonable time frame
prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection. Augsburg Abroad will work closely with the
student, CLASS, and /or ACCESS offices to determine needs and make appropriate and possible
accommodations abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of study abroad is comprised of program fees that generally include tuition, housing,
international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and study abroad fees. These costs vary
from program to program. Augsburg College pays the program provider on the student’s behalf and
then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access their financial aid for study
abroad. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg can use that
entire package to cover their study abroad program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionallyfunded aid (e.g., Presidential, Regents, Legacy, Promise and other Augsburg scholarships, and tuition
remission benefit) may use their scholarships to study abroad multiple times on Augsburg Programs
(see below in Study Abroad Program section). However, institutionally-funded aid may be used only
once toward study abroad costs on an affiliate or non-Augsburg program. Cost estimates for the time
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abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to
students studying abroad.
Students are required to notify Augsburg Abroad immediately if they choose not to continue with
their study abroad experience. At the moment of notification non-recoverable costs will be assessed
and charged to the student account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal students may
owe nothing, the study abroad fee, the deposit, or some, or all, of the program fee. Students are also
subject to the cancellation and refund policies of their program provider.
Study Abroad Programs
Students have over 200 programs in over 90 countries from which to choose. In addition to the
below Augsburg College programs, students can choose from affiliated program providers. These
programs have been reviewed to meet the Augsburg experience requirement, diverse needs of
students, and provide quality student service. The programs are reviewed each year.
If students cannot find a program that meets their needs from the Augsburg College or Augsburgaffiliated options then they can apply to do a non-Augsburg program. Students with a strong academic
or financial reason, faculty support (as shown on the Credit Agreement form), and who choose a good
quality program, may be approved.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural
educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that
personal and systemic change takes place leading to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and Namibia. Students
experience three distinct types of living situations: living with other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting, and several weeks living with host families. In the Mexico
and Namibia programs, students travel together on two-week seminars — from Mexico to Central
America, and from Namibia to South Africa. The cost of these programs is equivalent to full tuition,
room, and board for one semester on campus, plus airfare. (Some travel scholarships are available
for Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
Learn about the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experience and
empowerment of women. Students will engage in gender analysis of key social, economic, political,
and cultural issues in Mexico and El Salvador; explore the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender; and learn first-hand from both women and men who are involved in struggles for sustainable
development and social change. The program offers credit in religion, political science, women’s
studies, and Spanish. Internships and independent studies are also available in nine different
disciplines. The program includes a two-week educational seminar in El Salvador, as well as rural
travel within Mexico and four-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in guest houses while
traveling, in Augsburg approximately six weeks, and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
International Business and Global Citizenship (Mexico)—Fall
The largest immigrant group in the United States is composed of people born in Mexico, and
Mexico is front and center in debates about globalization and U.S. immigration policy. This program,
designed for international business majors, will study the important role that Mexico plays in the U.S.
in relation to trade issues, how to conduct business in and with Mexico, and use it as a lens to learn
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about international business topics that are relevant in many different countries. Students will have
the opportunity to study Spanish at levels from beginning to advanced, live with a host family for four
weeks, and develop closer relationships in the community and improve their international business
background by completing an internship in a local business or government office. Prerequisites: ECO
112 or 113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or consent of instructor.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia)—
Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building, globalization, and decolonizing
the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its
independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa had
its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the
legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by today’s world:
rapid globalization and under and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a long-term project.
Credit is available in history, religion, political science, and interdisciplinary studies. Internships are
also available.
Sustainable Development and Social Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the key
issues facing Central Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of the
people of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as study approaches towards social and
economic development. Course credit may be earned in Spanish, religion, history, women’s studies,
and political science. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El
Salvador, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Prerequisites: one college-level Spanish course or its
equivalent is required.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It
is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United
States, as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an internship or independent research
opportunity, and courses that help students understand the connections between globalization and
migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for positive social change
around issues of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment. Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion.
Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living
with Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work
degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals
with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language study and social work courses. Social work
field placement is also available for qualified students. Students live with Mexican host families for six
weeks.
International Partners and Exchanges
The Office of International Programs offers a broad range of semester and academic year
programs in China, Finland, Germany, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from several
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options in diverse disciplines: liberal arts programs, group programs, “tailor-made” individual study
programs, and practical professional experiences. All coursework is in English. Travel scholarships
are available for some locations. For further information on programs in Finland, Germany, and
Norway, contact the International Partners office. For exchange programs in China and Slovenia,
contact Augsburg Abroad.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester programs
in Norway, East and Central Europe, Ecuador, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities. All HECUA
programs explore civic engagement, community, and social change, and emphasize internships
and field study. For more information on international HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for HECUA programs in the Twin Cities, see Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway—Fall
A quarter of Oslo’s residents are not ethnic Norwegians. Students investigate changing Northern
Europe using Norway’s welfare state and Scandinavian national identity as case studies. Coursework
and an internship provide unique perspectives on how the Norwegian social democracy and
Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the challenges posed by immigration and cultural
and ethnic diversity. Students choose an independent study project or Norwegian language courses.
Divided States of Europe—Spring
Ten former communist nation-states have recently joined the European Union. From three
different locations – Norway, Romania, and Hungary – students examine the complex dynamics
of European integration via issues such as labor migration, minority politics, right-wing populism,
prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania encompass some of Europe’s
most pressing social justice issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural bridge between
East and West.
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to combine intense
involvement in a community-based organization with study of the community development process.
A home-stay and a hands-on internship develop Spanish and other skills. The program addresses
globalization, the environment, oil politics, and other local and international issues.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political,
and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being
made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with organizations
working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and
education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students may participate in the International Student Teaching
Abroad program coordinated through the University of Minnesota-Morris. Students who teach abroad
will also do part of their student teaching under direct Augsburg faculty supervision. For additional
information, contact the Department of Education student teacher director.
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May/Summer Abroad
May and summer courses to many parts of the world enable students to earn credit through shortterm travel. Contact Augsburg Abroad for the most current list of programs.
Clair and Gladys Strommen Career and Internship Center
The Strommen Career and Internship Center is a comprehensive resource center emphasizing
the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career development and the
exploration of vocation throughout their college years. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds
breadth and depth to the curriculum and assists students in making more informed academic and
career decisions. The underlying assumption is that a liberal arts education is an effective preparation
for life, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Career Services
Career Services provides opportunities, programs, and career counseling to help students
discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career paths, and grapple with
questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This process is viewed as an important part
of a student’s development while attending college. To aid in this process, professional career staff
provide career assessments and individualized career planning and coaching. Staff assist students
with choosing majors, locating internships, preparing for internship and job searches, graduate school
applications, and making connections to community, business, and alumni resources.
Internships
Academic Credit
An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience
where a student focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the
experience. An academic internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in
the department in which the student wishes to earn the internship credit. A learning agreement plan,
negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic related objectives,
strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students often do internships in nonprofits,
small and large businesses, government agencies, museums, schools, and churches.
Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during a semester, Weekend
College trimester or summer sessions. Inter-disciplinary (INS) internships are also available. For
extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and Grading on page 58. Internships can
be registered for 1 course credit or .5 credit. One course credit involves a minimum time commitment
of, on average, 10 hours per week or 140 total hours. Internships for .5 credit require a minimum of 80
total hours. A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the total courses required for
the degree.
Internships completed off-campus for credit will automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience
graduation requirement.
Non-Credit and Transcript Notation
Non-credit internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered for a zerocredit transcript notation. The goal is for students to apply theory to practice in a work setting and
reflect on the experience. Work opportunities typically are part-time during the academic year and/
or full time during summer and can begin and end anytime. Students must set learning goals and
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evaluate their experience. The director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center supervises
non-credit internships and transcript notation work experiences. Internships not for credit and
transcript notations may be used to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-learning Program provides students with opportunities to
understand and respond to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic
engagement activities. A key component of community-service-learning is reflection on and analysis
of community issues in order to promote personal and educational growth and civic responsibility.
By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the City, Augsburg students
deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and related
community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning
between students and their community. Service-learning components are embedded in most
academic disciplines.
Examples of community service-learning sites include: homeless shelters, cultural and
environmental organizations, tutoring programs and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger community by using
food as a tool to nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through service-learning.
To accomplish these goals, three separate programs exist:
1) FOOD TO SHARE—Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated and
served by student volunteers to neighborhood partners including: homeless shelters, youth and senior
programs, and others.
2) FOOD TO GROW—On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community
garden composed of 70 individual plots where community and campus members can grow their own
food. The garden staff also hosts classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow
and cook healthy food.
3) FOOD TO BUY—A farmer’s market and CSA delivery is available weekly at Augsburg College and
the Brian Coyle Community Center in order to increase access to healthy foods. Surplus produce from
the market and CSA shares are donated to the Campus Kitchen meal delivery program.
Bonner Leader Program
In November of 2008-2009, Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders
program, funded through the National Bonner Foundation. Through the Bonner program at Augsburg,
students develop deep community relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy throughout
their four years at Augsburg College. Those selected to be a part of the Augsburg College Bonner
Leaders program were largely first-year students, with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds,
and unique experience with community-leadership roles. Through service placements with partner
nonprofit community organizations, students worked an average of 200 hours over the course of
the academic year in placements supporting ELL classrooms, running an employment education
computer lab, helping coordinate a low-income housing program, providing community health
outreach, and working with a financial literacy program. Beyond their work-study service internships,
students participated in at least 100 hours of volunteer hours with various community initiatives and
civic engagement projects on campus.
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Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders program, students engaged in monthly guided
reflections and leadership development training. The Augsburg Bonner Community Leaders program
is a successful campus model to build on the college’s culture of community and civic engagement
and bring together existing community service programs to take us to the next level of deepening
knowledge, reflection, and authenticity of civic engagement in the community.
Augsburg Reads
The Augsburg Read Program is a federally funded literacy and tutoring program focused
on elementary student achievement. Augsburg Reads pairs college students with community
organizations in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood focused on student achievement through after
school programs.
Graduate Programs
Augsburg College offers seven graduate degree programs: Master of Arts in Education, Master of
Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science
in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of Social Work. Consult the Augsburg Graduate Studies
catalog for complete information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers initial licensure coursework at the graduate level in
elementary education, secondary education, and special education: E/BD and LD. The MAE also
offers the pre-primary specialty and the K-12 Reading Teacher endorsement. Students are able to
take up to six licensure courses at the graduate level and complete their licensure programs with
a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. Students can then apply their graduate
level licensure courses to complete a master’s degree program. Students will complete their master’s
degrees through a combination of Master of Arts in Leadership coursework and graduate level
education coursework. Licensed teachers also can pursue special education: E/BD and/or LD, as
well as the K-12 Reading Licensure Endorsement and the pre-primary endorsement at the graduate
level. The program is available through the Weekend College schedule, and the admissions process
begins with the Graduate Admissions office. For further information about the programs, contact the
Education Department or the Graduate Admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This
cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches to situations,
issues, and problems relevant to organizational leaders. Augsburg’s program recognizes that today’s
leaders need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide them with a more comprehensive understanding
of their world. Designed for working adults, the program offers courses primarily on alternate
Saturdays. There is also a Monday evening cohort offering of the program at Augsburg’s Bloomington
site. (Note: A five-year program is available to Augsburg undergraduate accounting majors that
would qualify them for CPA certification and fulfill requirements for a BA in accounting and an MA in
leadership. See the Department of Business Administration, accounting major section of the catalog
for further information.)
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural
community health nursing practice across care settings, with emphasis on addressing health
inequities among diverse populations. The program is offered within the context of a Christian liberal
arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in Advanced Community
Health Nursing, or Advanced Nursing Administration through the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC), and/or Advanced Certification in Transcultural Nursing through the Transcultural
Nursing Society (TCNS). Classes meet on a flexible schedule (every other week or once per month)
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that includes weekdays, weekday evenings, and Saturdays. Web-enhanced teaching is used for all
classes. Practicums include optional short-term study abroad experiences. Students may choose
to study in Mexico, Guatemala; Namibia; Pine Ridge; S.Dak.; and/or Europe. The Master of Arts in
Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance
with its accreditation standards and procedures.
Streamlined entry into the Master of Arts in Nursing—Students with an ADN and a bachelor’s
degree in a field other than nursing can enter the Master of Arts in Nursing program as a “bridge
student.” This process requires acceptance to the MA program and completion of three courses in the
Augsburg undergraduate nursing program.
Students in good standing in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program can enter the MA in
nursing through an “expedited” process. After successful application to the MA program while still
a student in the undergraduate program, students can take three designated courses in the Master
of Arts in Nursing, which will be applied to the M.A. at Augsburg upon successful completion of the
undergraduate nursing degree.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice is a post-master’s program for registered nurses (RNs) who
currently hold a master’s degree in nursing. The DNP at Augsburg will prepare nurses to guide
system level changes that improve health outcomes of persons underserved by the current health
system. The program emphasizes transcultural nursing leadership to maximize health through
peaceful, just, and collaborative actions that uphold and improve human potential across care settings
with emphasis on health inequities in a global context. In addition to emphasizing transcultural
nursing, the DNP curriculum also focuses on advanced community/public health nursing and holistic
health.
The Master of Business Administration is designed to give students mastery of the skills
and knowledge necessary to advance in their careers and accept roles of greater responsibility in
an organization. Meeting primarily on one evening per week, this challenging program is designed
to be completed in 23 months. Organized in cohort format, the program encourages learning in a
collaborative small-group environment and features a high level of interaction and attention from the
faculty. The program focuses on giving students the ability to think critically and effectively manage in
complex environments. An intensive management consulting course allows students to apply theory
and classroom learning to an actual business or organizational environment. Local businesses and
organizations provide a laboratory for students as they complete comprehensive projects in various
disciplines and functions.
The core program can be enhanced through participation in a number of concentrations including
finance, healthcare management, human resource management, international business, and
marketing management.
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is designed for students interested in
careers as healthcare providers. The mission of the program is based on a foundation of respect and
sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of, and is oriented toward providing care to, underserved
populations. Students are well educated in current medical theory and practice in primary care
medicine. All physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is three
years long with classes held Monday through Friday during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, prepares
students for entering advanced social work practice. The program builds on the liberal arts base of the
College and supports the College’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: multicultural clinical practice (MCCP) or program development,
policy, and administration (PDPA). Students choose one of the two concentrations for their program
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focus. The curriculum emphasizes work with diverse and oppressed groups, social justice, leadership
for social change, and a holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving framework. Graduate social work
classes meet in four-hour blocks on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons.
The multicultural clinical practice concentration prepares students to work with diverse peoples across
the full range of contemporary clinical social work practice settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration prepares students to actively seek equality and justice for clients
within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing energy toward changing policies that obscure
and oppress people.
Two dual degrees are also available: a Master of Social Work/Master of Theology or Divinity
degree (MSW/MA/MDiv) and a Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration degree
(MSW/MBA). The MSW/MA/MDiv dual degree is offered in collaboration with Luther Seminary. It is
designed to meet the educational interests of people planning to serve the spiritual and social needs
of families, individuals, and communities. The MSW/MBA dual degree is offered in collaboration with
the Augsburg MBA program. It provides students with the skills and expertise necessary to build well
managed and financially sound service organizations that serve diverse communities, both locally and
globally.
Other Programs
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults with
lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet the needs
of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg
College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative
departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations have included
the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing, Religion, Social Work, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including Minneapolis and St. Paul
public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office of the
College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred Joel bequest
for Canadian studies. The program supports special events and conferences as well as student
internships and faculty activity in Canadian studies. The goals of the program include community
involvement, increased awareness of the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations, and provision of
opportunities to learn directly from Canadians through visits and exchanges.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn credit, and all registered courses will
be reflected on a student’s AugNet page. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their
registrations. Additionally, day students are required to meet with their academic advisers prior to
registration for the fall and spring terms.
Web registration through AugNet is the primary method of registration, though the Enrollment
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Center is available to process registration forms. Please reference the academic calendar for the
schedule of open registration dates.
Students who encounter a prerequisite issue when trying to register for a course through AugNet
should come to the Enrollment Center for assistance.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed at the Enrollment
Center:
• Pass/No Credit (P/N) grade options
• THP courses (theatre practicum courses)
• MUP courses (variable credit music lessons)
• Student Teaching (Education department approval required)
• Independent Study and Directed Study (separate form available at the Enrollment Center;
instructor and department chair signatures required)
• Internships
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester. Students registered
for three or more course credits in a semester are classified as full-time students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as half-time students.
To register for more than 4.5 course credits, students must contact the Enrollment Center to
petition the Committee on Student Standing unless the following apply: students with a cumulative
GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total of 5.0 course credits or with a cumulative GPA at
Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 5.5 course credits without petitioning. All overload
registrations must be done in person at the Enrollment Center. (Note: There is an additional tuition
charge for course loads over 4.5 course credits. This includes combining the credit load from both the
day and WEC programs. Spring day term will include winter WEC and spring WEC.) auditing classes
over the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a tuition charge.
Official academic calendars for all programs are available through the registrar’s webpage.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Day program (semesters) is the Friday before
the term begins. After initial registration, Day students may add individual classes to their current
schedule or withdraw without notation through day 10 of the term. The signature of the instructor is
required to add a class after the fifth day. From day 11 through day 20, students may still petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class. There is a fee for this petition. Day 20
is the last day to petition for adding a class.
Students registered for day program Time 1/Time 2 (T1/T2) courses that meet only part of the
term may add or withdraw without notation through the fifth school day after the start of the course.
Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2 classes.
Specific dates for each term are listed under “Academic Calendars” at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Weekend College, Rochester, and Partner Hospitals program students typically register for one or two
course credits each trimester. Maximum credit load is 4.0 credits. Students registered for at least two
course credits in one term are considered full time for that term. Students registered for one course
credit are considered half-time for the term.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Weekend College and the Partner Hospitals
program (Weekend College) is the last business day before the term begins. After initial registration,
Weekend College students may add individual classes to their current schedule or withdraw without
notation through Friday after the first class weekend. The signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after the class meets. Students may petition the Committee on Student Standing for
permission to add a class through the Thursday prior to the second class weekend. There is a fee for
this petition. The last day to petition to add a class is the Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
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Students registered for Weekend College T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation
through the Friday after the first weekend class meeting. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a
W is allowed through the Tuesday after the second weekend class meeting.
The last day to initially register for courses on the Rochester campus is the last business day
before the term begins. After initial registration, Rochester students may add individual classes
to their current schedule and/or withdraw without notation through Monday after the first week of
classes. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after a class meets and it must be
processed through the Enrollment Center. Students may petition the Committee on Student Standing
for permission to add a class through the Friday prior to the second week of classes. There is a fee for
this petition. The last date to petition to add a class is the Friday before the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation through the
Monday after the first week of the class. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed
through the Monday after the second week of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School. Late course registrations may be subject to additional
late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also available online and should be checked to verify the correct
meeting times and room assignment. As some courses are offered only in alternate years, students
should also consult with departmental advisers when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and help with registration on other campuses are available
from these offices:
Enrollment Center—612-330-1046
Academic Advising—612-330-1025
Augsburg for Adults—612-330-1782
Rochester Program—507-288-2886
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student is admitted to a “home program,” either day, Weekend
College, or the Rochester Program. It is expected that students will complete most of their degree
requirements through their home program. However, full-time students may register for up to 1.0
credits per term outside their home program. Enrollment will be based on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of their home program for courses in which they enroll outside
their home program. The rate will be based on the maximum credit load they are carrying on any
calendar date over the span of the two terms. For example, a day program student taking 2.0 credits
in the day program, and 1.0 credits in the WEC program, will be considered full-time and will be
charged the full-time day program tuition rate. A WEC student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program,
and 1.0 credits in the day program, will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits will pay the day part-time rate for any credits over 4.5 in
their combined day/WEC load (Spring day term will include both winter WEC and spring WEC). The
maximum number of credits that may be included in the day full-time tuition rate for students who
cross-register is 4.5.
Students have registration priority in their home program. Crossover registration dates are
published on the registrar’s office webpage. There is a special crossover registration form that must
be processed at the Enrollment Center. This registration option is not available by Web.
The WEC, Rochester, and Partner Hospitals programs are not part of the ACTC (Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC/Rochester/hospital students may NOT
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cross over to attend ACTC courses.
Students must have completed their undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate
program before taking graduate level courses from that program. (An exception is made for approved
courses in the Department of Nursing and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students
enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for those courses. Any student enrolled in an
Augsburg graduate level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay the rate of the
program in which the course is offered (Day, WEC, or Rochester).
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by filling out a Change of Program form
available at the Enrollment Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited
to one each academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Students registered in spring Day may not do a change of program into spring WEC.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will result
in a failing grade on their official academic record. Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from College
must be completed in the Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the College form may be obtained
at the Enrollment Center or downloaded from the registrar’s webpage. The last day to file for a
Withdrawal from College is the last day of classes prior to finals week. Withdrawal from college and
any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College
form is returned to the registrar’s office. Students must be re-admitted to the College when they are
ready to resume their studies. The Application for Readmission form is available from the Enrollment
Center or can be downloaded from the registrar’s webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the registrar’s office informed of their current mailing
address.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are called to
active duty as military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall include a 100
percent refund of tuition and fees upon verification of call to active duty. The student must provide a
copy of their orders to the registrar.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the registrar will place a W for
the course(s) along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active duty. This
is to assist the student with any financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the
withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty and
have substantially completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or
work out an “incomplete” agreement. Students who are able to complete some of their courses would
have their refund adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the registrar and/or the dean’s office
as soon as possible so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies. Typically,
the committee considers requests for:
• Minor exceptions to academic requirements and/or approval of transfer course
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substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or grade
option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration deadlines will require a $50 petition fee
attached to the petition. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the petition. Petitions
involving adding or dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must be submitted
within six months of the published registration deadlines for the term involved.
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student account holds must be cleared before
submitting the petition. Students who are allowed to add a course by petition after the published
petition deadline will incur a $150 late registration fee per course.
In addition, the committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic probation or
dismissal from the College on academic grounds. The committee also hears appeals from students
who have been dismissed for academic reasons.
The committee reviews student requests for readmission to the College after dismissal or
returning after leaving while on probation, or students readmitting to the College immediately after a
term from which they withdrew from College.
The committee typically meets every other week throughout the school year (September-April),
and once a month during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the Enrollment Center or download from the registrar’s webpage,
www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness or family emergency.
Have your adviser, instructor, or department chairs sign and add comments concerning your request.
Petitions without comments from faculty will be returned for completion. Note: If petitioning for a
change in registration, please submit a drop/add form signed by both the instructor and student.
Step 3: Return the completed petition form to the Office of the Registrar/Enrollment Center; include
signed drop/add form and $50 check if applicable.
Step 4: After the committee meets, a copy of the petition with the committee’s decision is returned to
the student. Day students will receive this notice in their campus box. WEC and Rochester student
petitions will be mailed to their home address.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they matriculated
at Augsburg. Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of any of the catalogs
in effect during their years of enrollment. However, students who are readmitted after more than six
years away from the College must complete the departmental major requirements of the most current
catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the catalogs in effect during their subsequent years of
continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students who graduated from Augsburg and are returning to complete a second major will not
be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original degree awarded. (BA, BM, BS)
Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn multiple
degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For example, a student cannot
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earn both a BA in computer science and a BS in computer science, but may earn a BS in computer
science and a BA in computational philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Office of the Registrar and is based on a
student’s official transcript. College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses
similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg. Augsburg does not grant transfer
credit for developmental-remedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing education units
(CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD, or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency
credits and exam credits issued by another institution may and will be evaluated on a individual
basis. The registrar’s office evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements. Academic departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability
of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The College requires that certain courses and a
minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of
the catalog.)
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather than semester or quarter hours. Augsburg
course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Transfer credits that have
been reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by
dividing by four or six respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from two-year colleges. Students may transfer a maximum
of 64 semester credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges. Once a student reaches this credit
limit, no additional credits will transfer from two-year institutions toward the minimum number of
course credits required for a bachelor’s degree. However, courses taken beyond the credit limit can
be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades
and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the
student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty adviser and the Office of the Registrar before
taking courses at other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency
requirements. (Refer to the Residence Requirements section of the catalog.)
MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) with a cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements and will reduce the
Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300). Students will be granted credit for
transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer program, the MnTC must be
completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC and a cumulative grade point average
of 2.5 or higher will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements, will reduce the Search
for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 300), and will waive one of two Lifetime Fitness
requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C – or better. Transfer
courses that equate to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level math, and modern
language must have a grade of C or better in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this transfer
program, the A.A. degree and MnTC must be completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some
Augsburg majors. Students are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major department to
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discuss major requirements. Courses with
C–grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or for application to majors.
Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required.
Please check with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and consult the departmental section of
this catalog.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13 or more course credits accepted in transfer are considered
Advanced Transfer Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for advanced transfer
students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation instead of REL 100 and REL
200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entry-level Critical Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for
Advanced Transfer Students.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and will
not be granted for courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Office of the Registrar for transfer
credit evaluation. A military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council
on Education (ACE) for training and courses completed in the U.S. Armed Services. Augsburg will
review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit recommendations contained within it meet
transfer credit guidelines.
Army records maintained by AARTS:
http://aarts.army.mil
Navy and Marine Corps records maintained by SMART:
https://smart.navy.mil
Coast Guard records maintained by U.S. Coast Guard Institute:
www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp
Air Force Records:
Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally accredited institutions. Students
should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the student.
All students are required to file a graduation application with the registrar’s office one year prior to
graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic Advising staff, department chairs, and the registrar staff are
available for counsel and assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact
the Office of the Registrar about specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the
equivalent of a major. See Special Students section (Second Degree).
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Each student is required to apply for graduation at the end of his or her junior year to
confirm remaining graduation requirements.
Application forms are available at the Enrollment Center or on the registrar’s webpage.
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Office of the Registrar
in order for the degree to be conferred. (There may be no incompletes or open courses on the
academic record.)
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the Augsburg
Core Curriculum, a minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits—No more than these maximums may be applied toward
the 32 total course credits required: two course credits by independent/directed study; four course
credits of internship; and six course credits with a grade of Pass (P). To graduate with Latin honors,
students may take no more than two elective P/N graded course credits. Each department sets its
own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the major and
minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than two course credits with P grades
toward a major and no more than one course credit with a P grade toward a minor. The Department of
Education is an example of a department that allows students to apply more than two course credits
with P grades within the major program (two in major field courses plus student teaching).
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental
headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum —Requirements for the Augsburg Core
Curriculum are listed in the next section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00.
Additionally, all majors and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in coursework for
the major or minor. Some majors, licensure, and certification programs require a higher grade point
average or a minimum grade in each course. See the departmental section for details about the grade
and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 8.0 course credits must be completed through Augsburg College.
Additionally, no fewer than 6.0 of the last 8.0 course credits must be completed at Augsburg or
within an approved exchange program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer
courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) credits are counted against the residency
requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer work and APL credits prior to
reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required in
residence within the major or minor. Consult the catalog description of the major/minor or the chair of
the department for further information.
The Augsburg Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: the core curriculum (or
general education requirements), major requirements, and electives. Some students may need to
complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in college-level classes. The general education
requirements, known as the Augsburg Core Curriculum, include signature courses and experiences, a
liberal arts foundation, and skills development.
Entry Level Skills
Critical Thinking, Math, Writing (Assessments and Placements)
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Core Skills
Effective Writing
Modern Language
Lifetime Fitness
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I and II
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Graduation Skills
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Speaking
Writing
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective, informed,
and ethical citizens through their engagement in a curriculum that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and
professional skills;
• Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for meaning; and
• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of
leadership and service in a diverse world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
• The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
• The Liberal Arts Foundation
• Skills Requirements
Skills Requirements
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments in:
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• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
Placement in writing, math, and critical thinking courses is determined by assessments. These
assessments are a prerequisite for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course
requirements.
Critical Thinking Assessment and Requirement
Students identified as needing the entry level critical thinking skill component, based on review of
their past academic work, are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or better.
Mathematics Assessment and Requirement
All students are required to have their math placement group (MPG) determined. In some cases,
students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG
determined by the registrar’s office. All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam,
which is administered by Academic Advising. The exam is given during College registration sessions
and at other announced times during the year. Practice questions and other information are available
from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses
or advised on preparation for retaking the math placement exam. Students may retake the Math
Placement Exam once during their first term of enrollment. Students are required to take the Math
Placement Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve MPG 3 by the end of their
first year at Augsburg.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT
105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other
MAT course changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must achieve Math
Placement Group (MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as
a prerequisite.
Writing Assessment and Requirement
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing
class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a
score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop competence in composition skills—such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences—are required
to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more individual instruction than is
possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101)
with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Unless they have received formal approval of a course equivalent to ENL 111 on their transfer
evaluation, transfer students must also take the writing placement exam. Students entering Weekend
College or the Rochester program do not take the Writing Assessment.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or ENL 112 Advanced Effective Writing or the equivalent with a grade of
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2.0, P, or higher, is required. Attendance the first day of class is required.
Students should complete Effective Writing by the middle of the sophomore year.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern language, completion of a two-course
sequence in the same language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is required. For a
language previously studied, placement into the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade
of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement. Placement into French, German and Spanish
courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young University evaluation tool.
Students proficient in other modern languages may seek a placement evaluation through faculty
fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Availability of assessment in all
languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not grant course credit. Students may audit, but
will not receive course credit for any course taken below their placement level. The Department of
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies may override assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or full
completion of the requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an
approved course sequence will have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the
English Language Learners (ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is
satisfied by successfully completing the ELL course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on
the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL requirement fulfill the Modern Language
Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English Department for additional
information. More information can also be found in the English Language Learners section.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different Lifetime Activity courses (HPE
002, 003). Students may test out of the activity course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected
lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health and Physical Education Department
each semester. There is a fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test. Intercollegiate athletes and
Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime Activity courses are non-credit courses and are not included
in the 32-course credit graduation requirement.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s identity as a college of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Two required courses (REL 100 and REL 200) highlight
Augsburg’s commitment to this identity and the College’s related interest in asking students to think
critically about the concept of vocation.
Faculty who teach these courses make the following commitments to their students:
• You are welcome—whether you are Jewish or atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or
Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual but not
religious.” Our Christian understanding is rooted in a generous spirit of hospitality.
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• We will treat each other with respect as we learn how to engage in conversation with one
another about our different values, commitments, convictions, and faith traditions.
• We will challenge and support one another to develop a mature faith for our time—open to
doubts and eager to explore our questions and the realities of our world and culture.
• We will equip you with basic knowledge about vocation, religion, the Bible, and Christianity
as well as about Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism—their stories, claims, and key
concepts.
• We will deepen our study of Christianity, explore Augsburg’s claim that “what we believe
matters,” and invite you to continue the process of developing your own lived theology.
• We will explore the concept of vocation and our understanding that we are beloved and
called to live and serve as neighbors. We will explore the idea that vocation is a model and
lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments and actions
we make in life.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community, first-year weekday
program students are required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as first-year students in the weekday schedule program
must satisfactorily complete fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a first-year learning
community in their major or related area of academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to help firstyear students embrace the expectations and benefits of being a member of a learning community at
Augsburg College by:
• Encountering the community
• Engaging the learning process
• Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger Augsburg
community, and helps them succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in experiential
education as well as its commitment to its urban location. The course linked with their AugSem
introduces students to the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic
engagement, cultural engagement, or service learning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see core skills requirements), the Many Voices
Project engages first-year students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of cultural
diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways in which written communication can promote
understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and points of view, the Many
Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful communication
between diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one approved Augsburg Experience as a requirement for
graduation. Augsburg Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader community, both locally and globally. Five categories of approved
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experiential learning opportunities are recognized as Augsburg Experiences: internships (including
fieldwork, practicums, and student teaching), faculty-student research, service learning/community
service, study abroad, and off-campus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates experiential learning with academic learning. It demonstrates
enhanced learning and reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved
Augsburg Experiences meet two criteria: (1) integrate experiential learning with academic learning
and (2) link on-campus learning to the goals, mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus people,
organizations, and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities, and/
or travel. Augsburg Experiences may be embedded in designated courses that are part of the regular
class schedule or may be completed for zero credit outside the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, credit/no-credit status, and grading options for approved Augsburg Experiences vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of
an Augsburg education—vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging world.
Students reflect on the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of transition as
they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Most Keystone courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with
the professional skills and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically,
reflectively, and ethically about their place in the world as leaders and servants.
The official list of approved keystone courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—under the
heading General Education Requirements, click on Senior Keystone.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry
across a wide range of disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal arts
provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad and solid foundation for their specialized study
and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain:
Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities; and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the registrar’s webpage—under the heading
General Education Requirements, click on Liberal Arts Foundation.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental
Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies,
Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies (literature and culture courses), Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100, 200, or 300) courses do not count as
humanities Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
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Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film, Music,
Theatre Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
• Four semesters in any combination of the major choral ensembles listed (MUE 111, 112,
114, 115)
• Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
• Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes enhancement of certain skills during the years in college. Critical
thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing skills are deliberate components of certain
courses. Graduation skill requirements typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some
departments, however, designate courses outside the major or elective courses in the major that fulfill
these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill has two components: foundational skills and the application
of those skills. Courses in which foundational quantitative reasoning skills are taught have a QF
designation. Courses that contain an embedded project in which students apply and practice those
foundational skills have a QA designation. Courses that provide both foundational skills and an
application project have a QFA designation. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a prerequisite for all
quantitative reasoning QF and QFA courses. Departments may designate one required course with
a QF designation and one required course with a QA designation (departments may also designate
a list of QF or QA courses from which students can choose); OR, departments may designate a QFA
course that fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning skill (departments may also designate a list of QFA
courses from which students can choose); OR, departments may list this skill as embedded.
See department and program pages in this catalog, consult the graduation skills catalog
supplement found online on the registrar’s webpage, or consult the department chair for more
information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify their
Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver—Students who elect the Bachelor
of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements, provided at least
one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science and Mathematics courses,
two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one Humanities course) The
following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure only)
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
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• Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver—Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/
Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language courses as part of their
degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is online via the AugNet Records and
Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers,
oral reports, and other types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the
Pass/No credit system, in which P means a grade of 2.0 or better and N means no credit and a grade
of less than 2.0.
Pass/No Credit
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
• Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of Pgraded courses, or rank each as a C.
• Maximum number of course credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six
course credits with a grade of Pass (P).
• P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement that 14 tradition-ally graded course
credits be earned at Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin Honors. Transfer students
should be especially aware of this requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with Latin Honors, students may elect only two P/N credits.
• See P/N limitations in the Graduation Requirements section.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime
activities are graded only P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the
traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading system must be made according to dates published each
term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these definitions:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
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2.0 Meets basic standards for the course
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) or N (No credit) are not computed in the grade point average.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining
that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete
grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course
requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete
Grade form by the end of the term with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the
request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s
signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion;
however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following
term with an incomplete grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to
allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and filing of a grade before the final day of the following
academic term in the student’s program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the
following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one
term. When this is the case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from
the beginning of the first term of registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students given X extensions will continue to
communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satis-factory progress is being maintained.
A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but
not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory
progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping
classes without notation on the record and before the last day to withdraw deadline.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for credit.
Courses in which higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but
may be audited. All courses taken each term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded
on the academic record. Only the credits and grades earned the second time, for legitimately
repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade point average. Courses completed
at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V).
Full-time day students will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 4.5 credits. The
charge for part-time and Weekend College students is listed under Weekend College costs in the
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Financing Your Education section on page 21. The signature of the instructor is required to register an
audit. Students who audit a course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning
of the term to determine expectations, attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have
been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not
been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do not count toward graduation
and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not
include credit and grade points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N
grading option are recorded, but not computed in the GPA. The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is based on
the number of course credits completed.
• Sophomores—7 completed course credits
• Juniors—15 completed course credits
• Seniors—23 completed course credits
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations. Some
of this learning may be appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that comprise the
academic program of a liberal arts college. The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL)
at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous learning, other than that which is
transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for possible credit
toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts
college. Such learning must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a field of
study within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by
comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have their
previous learning assessed for credit recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these
means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)—Courses earned from the International
Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for advanced placement and appropriate
credit. IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines
are available in the registrar’s office and on the Academic Advising website.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)—Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4,
or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a minimum score of 4 is required. AP
exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Additional information is available on
the Academic Advising webpage and from the Office of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)—This is a series of standardized tests that
have been developed by the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional
testing centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended
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score on an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College.
CLEP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Information about CLEP tests is
available from the Office of the Registrar and the Academic Advising webpage.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams—These are available for students to use in obtaining
credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
• There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
• The registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam. Credit for departmental
exams is available on a P/N basis only, and there is a charge per exam of $400 for a full
course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment Program—This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty
team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the student. The faculty team
is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to the student’s previous
learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment should
consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous learning, the
faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning
experience that involved prescribed or systematic study of content material found within liberal
arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting
student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of
academic work at Augsburg College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly
recommended that the process not be used when four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There
is a non-refundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit assessment process for each
course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each course. Credit is
available on a P/N credit basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as determined by
faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning—While Augsburg College recognizes the
validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this learning must be placed
in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows
a maximum of eight credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through previous
experiential learning. In compiling the eight credits for previous experiential learning, the student may
use any combination of the five assessment processes available in the APL Program: AP exams,
CLEP exams, IB exams, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit granted through portfolio
assessment.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not English must take the ELL placement
test in conjunction with the English writing placement test prior to registering for their first term at
Augsburg. Students’ placement in ELL, ENL 101 Developmental Writing, or ENL 111, HON 111, or
ENL 112 Effective Writing will be determined by their scores on the Michigan test (85-100 range for
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exemption from ELL courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the English Language Learner’s course, an objective test will be
administered to all students in the class. The score on this test and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to 100 and a course
grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will fulfill the student’s ELL requirement.
All students whose native language is not English must stay enrolled in ENL 217/218 until such
time that they pass the ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher. The ELL course can be counted
only twice in the total number of courses required for graduation.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have completed
the Modern Language Core Skill requirement for graduation.
Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA). A
minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for graduation; however, certain majors require a higher minimum
GPA.
A student will be placed on probation and considered for continuation or dismissal if:
• His/her cumulative GPA is below 2.00
• He/she is a first-year student who receives two (2) zero or No Pass grades
• He/she is a sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three (3) zero or No Pass grades
• At the end of their first term, he/she has not fulfilled the requirements established through
the Conditional Admit Program (refer to the Academic Skills Office Conditional Admit Program
(CAP) section of the catalog).
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of a student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration
used when deciding whether to dismiss a student.
Students who have a poor academic record may be strongly advised to withdraw before the end
of a term. Students on probation who voluntarily withdraw from the College must receive permission
from the Student Standing Committee to re-enroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time,
the Student Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any
statements and evidence attesting to his/her commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
• His/her cumulative GPA reaches 2.00; or
• He/ she was placed on probation because of unfulfilled Conditional Admit Requirements
and he/she subsequently satisfies those requirements.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the guidelines stated
above. Once a student is dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student Standing
Committee within 10 school days. Specific appeal instructions are included in the letter of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as Social Work, Education and
Nursing. A student dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through the Program Dismissal
Appeal Process. The process is available at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, lists undergraduate students whose grade point
average for a semester is 3.50 or better. Students must be full-time students (a minimum equivalent
of three full course credits for a weekday schedule student or two equivalent full course credits for a
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Weekend College student), graded on the traditional grading system, with no incompletes in courses
offered for credit. Courses taken outside of a program’s calendar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a
Weekend College trimester term by a day student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are
not calculated when determining the Dean’s List. If permission has been given by the student, an
announcement is sent to the hometown newspaper for those students on the Dean’s List.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement
by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a baccalaureate degree.
This designation and the standards set are in effect for all students who complete degree
requirements in May 2004 or later. Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental
honors and for participation in the Honors program. (See individual department and program
descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude: 3.90-4.00 GPA plus successful completion of the summa oral examination
Magna cum laude: 3.80-3.89 GPA
Cum laude: 3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally graded credits at Augsburg
and have no more than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as
P/N by the department will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for the Summa Cum Laude oral examination,
go to the Latin Honors section at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Graduation and Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different
meanings. Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students graduate when
all requirements for the degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during
the academic year provided that all requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the Augsburg
College community to celebrate academic accomplishment. Participation in commencement,
however, does not mean that a student has graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will
not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the
College’s different student populations. The May commencement ceremony is for students in the
Day undergraduate program and for students in the Physician Assistant Studies graduate program.
The June commencement ceremony is for students in the other five graduate programs as well as
undergraduate students in Weekend College, Rochester campus, and the Partner Hospitals program.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
commencement if: (1) no more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion
of spring term; and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the summer or fall terms
immediately following commencement.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for
verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
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13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for veterans education. Veterans should
consult with the V.A. certifying official in the Office of the Registrar about completion of enrollment
verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans
will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding repayment of educational
assistance funds received.
Additional information about veterans education benefits can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain
rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg College is required to give
notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you
are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the right to review and inspect
substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. The student must
request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will respond in a
reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records—You have the right to seek to have
corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise
in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the
record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your
request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information —You
have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable
information contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations
regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One exception which permits
disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate education interests. A
school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or
research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person
or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent);
a person serving on the Board of Trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A
school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record
in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”—FERPA uses the term “Directory
Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without notification of the request or disclosure to
the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed
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below. Please consider very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any
future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be
refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in officially recognized activities and sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates);
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume
responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability
for honoring your instructions that such information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be
notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory Information. If the notice is not received by
the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a subsequent term for a new
student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the
current academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic
year.
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Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be
reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and
near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security
and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
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Departments and Programs
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg College believes that knowledge and truth are interrelated
and are integrated into a whole. The tradition of the academic world, however, divides this unified
truth into more manageable parts: the academic disciplines. The knowledge of individual disciplines is
subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to students. These courses can be arranged in
various ways to construct majors, to create the substance of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of particular individual interest.
Course Descriptions
Descriptions of courses are arranged by departments and programs. These descriptions offer a
brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a
more detailed explanation of content, approach, requirements, and evaluations for a particular course
can be obtained from the instructor.
Department entries also contain a narrative discussion of the educational philosophy of each
department, its goals, and its place in the College’s program. A listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In general, day classes are offered fall and/or spring terms
unless otherwise indicated. The schedule of classes offered through the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities (ACTC) for fall and spring terms is only available online.
Since some courses are offered alternate years, it is important that the student review major
requirements and course offerings with an adviser to ensure that all requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for the Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master
of Arts in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Physician Assistant
Studies, Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Nursing Practice courses are published in a separate
Graduate Studies catalog.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or onequarter
course credit, are offered. Unless noted, all courses are one course credit. A full course is valued
as four semester credits or six quarter hours. Most day program courses meet for three 60minute
periods or two 90minute periods per week with additional time required for laboratory work. All full
credit Weekend College courses meet for eight threeandonehalfhour sessions during fall and for
seven fourhour sessions during winter and spring terms.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower division courses. Courses numbered 300 and above
are classified as upper division. In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for firstyears, 200s for
sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level course are listed in the course
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description as prerequisites. A student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not been
fulfilled if there is prior approval by the professor teaching the course. Some prerequisites (such as
ENL 111, math placement, and critical thinking) cannot be waived by the instructor. NOTE: Not all
courses are offered in all schedules. Refer to Augnet Records and Registration for information on
when specific courses are offered.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and independent study. The course
description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments
have additional statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
Internships
Registration for internships consists of the following steps:
1. Obtain the internship registration permission form and secure the signatures of the faculty
supervisor and director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center.
2. Register: Turn in the completed internship registration form (with all signatures) to the
Enrollment Center. You must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with the
internship experience.
3. A learning agreement plan (form available from the Strommen Career and Internship Center)
must be submitted to the faculty member responsible for grading the experience. The original is
turned in to the Strommen Career and Internship Center and copies are sent to the faculty supervisor
and student.
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Internship/On-campus
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Internship/Off-campus (.5)
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Internship/On-campus (.5)
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Internship/Off-campus
A work or servicebased learning experience typically at the sophomore level in which a student,
faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods
of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/
registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty
member and the Strommen Career and Internship Center regarding requirements and permission to
register.
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Internship/On-campus
397
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
398
Internship/On-campus (.5)
399
Internship/Off-campus
A work or servicebased learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a student, faculty
member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of
the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in
a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested
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students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the
Strommen Career and Internship Center regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off
campus 397/399 internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
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Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the direction of an
instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores and juniors. Approval must be
secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson before the term in which the
study is undertaken.
499
Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to junior and senior
majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson
before the term in which the study is undertaken.
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American Indian Studies
American Indian studies is a major that gives students the opportunity to learn about the original,
indigenous cultures of North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary understanding
of the history and present situation of American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations
among history, culture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy, religion, political and social forces,
and the legal status and sovereignty of American Indians. This course of study exposes students to
the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
American Indian Studies Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Sophia Jacobson, Elise Marubbio
Adjunct Faculty
Roxanne Gould, Richard Gresczyk, Dale Weston
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236
American Indian History
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
AIS 499
Senior Research Project
In addition, students must complete four electives. At least four of the courses toward the major
must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200 or PHI 230. Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two must be upper division.
Course Offerings at Augsburg College
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian studies
curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian
policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American
Indian literature, art, music, and language.
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OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on
vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice will include
linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
ANT 141 Cultural Anthropology
This course serves as an introduction to cultural anthropology. Course objectives include
providing students with an understanding of anthropological methods and theories, the
concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and awareness of differing cultures, and an
awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human
problems. (This course does not count toward the American Indian studies major or minor;
it is recommended as a supporting area of study)
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary American
Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty rights, language retention
and education, religious freedom, and Indian activism.
AIS 208
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native
American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will expand our
conceptualization of Native American women by putting into conversation a variety of
voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our
goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important
roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through
documentary and fiction films made by and about Native American women.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and
historical origins of women’s roles and status in society. Comparative roles of women are
examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of
women in Native American and African tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico,
the Middle East, and China.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing American Indian
contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian Literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian writing,
including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores the richness and
diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in which literature reflects and
illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings
of literature and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and small group
discussion.
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AIS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by Hollywood
and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present, the course provides an
understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image
has evolved over the past century, and how it is reflective of Western cultural and racial
ideologies.
ART 290 Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from Indigenous communities of North
America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art spanning from pre-European
contact into the present while exploring the political nature of that trajectory as it encounters
cultural change, Western aesthetics, and Western concepts of art. Students will meet
Native artists, visit a variety of Native American art galleries and exhibitions, and learn
about the cultural, social, and political context surrounding a Native American art.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala, Nicaragua,
or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently due to the political,
social, and cultural influence about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural
survival, women’s issues, and political movements through site visits es of the dominant
culture in each country. Students will learn and interaction with Indigenous organizations.
This course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles and
contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the continuity of
women’s roles over times and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the influences of
Western colonialism. The course also assesses how American Indian women have crossed
cultural boundaries and influenced non-tribal communities through their activism and
traditionalism. This course is cross-listed with women’s studies.
AIS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native American storytelling from a cultural
perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and studied within the
broader context of world mythologies. Students will be expected to perform storytelling and
to research the various tribal storytelling traditions.
AIS/ENL 355
Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such
as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest, Poetics and Politics of Native
Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature, Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American
Indian film-literature adaptation. Students focus on primary texts, comparing and
contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the
group of texts. Course cross-lists with English. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level
literature course, or consent of instructor.)
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
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Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at the junior and senior level to the exciting and
expanding field of indigenous media—specifically films made by Native Americans. We will
explore the political and social forces at work behind the American indigenous film
movement, which responds to mainstream film’s portrayal of Native Americans and
provides an extraordinary range in perspectives and views that inform Native American
cultures.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied.
Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with nature,
religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
AIS 408
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native
American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will expand our
conceptualization of Native American women by putting into conversation a variety of
voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our
goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important
roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through
documentary and fiction films made by and about Native American women. (Prereq.: WST
201 or any 2XX women’s studies course; or AIS 105 or any 2XX American Indian studies
course; or consent of instructor.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala, Nicaragua,
or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently due to the political,
social, and cultural influences of the dominant culture in each country. Students will learn
about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural survival, women’s issues, and
political movements through site visits and interaction with Indigenous organizations.
AIS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate specific topics such as Minnesota Indians,
Contemporary Indigenous Issues of North and South America, and American Indian
Literature Seminar.
AIS 499
Independent Research
An independently designed research project.
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Art—ART
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore the world, and
express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and creativity grow from the diversity of ideas of a small
campus in the heart of a major metropolitan area. A solid foundation of drawing, design, and history
is balanced with the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and creative exploration in a
range of media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students and professional artists. Small
class sizes and an innovative faculty support creative curriculum in disciplines like drawing, painting,
printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, photography, hand papermaking, book arts, architecture, and digital
media.
Galleries and museums surround us; art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time;
service learning, internships, and study abroad are integral to our program. We reach nearly 1,000
students a year from all disciplines, and we graduate 25-30 majors annually with BA degrees in art
history, studio art, art education; we also offer an architecture minor and certificates in studio art and
digital design.
For nearly half a century, students have been earning degrees in art and art history at Augsburg
College. We’re excited to be here in the center of the city. We think you will be, too.
Art Faculty
robert k. tom (Chair), Kristin M. Anderson, Susan Boecher, Chris Houltberg, Tara Sweeney
Degree and Major Requirements
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART118 Painting I
ART 223 Printmaking I
ART 225 Graphic Design I
ART 257 Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
ART 250 Ceramics I
ART 280 Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
ART 305 Junior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
ART 405 Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
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Studio majors must participate in an exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo or
two-person show with a faculty review, and the annual senior group exhibition.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is
met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
S: Studio art majors may choose from ART 102, 225, or upper division Art History courses (349,
352, 382, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389) to satisfy the speaking skill.
W: Studio art majors may choose two of the following courses upper division Art History courses
to satisfy the writing skill: ART 349, 352, 385, 386, 387, 388, and 389.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in
emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 Modern Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I or ART 221 Sculpture I
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is
met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are embedded in
the upper division Art History courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: Students planning a double major in studio art and art history or a major/minor combination
should meet with a department adviser to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or research (art history
majors) reflecting the highest quality work, and art department approved special projects and/or
research. Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the senior year.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART 107, and three additional studio courses.
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Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART 210, ART 243, ART 244, and ART 249 or 349.
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one in art history. Up to four courses may be taken in one
studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Digital Design
Eight art courses, including four in digital design (ART 215, ART 225, ART 320, and, ART 340),
one in art history, and ART 102, and two studio electives.
Art Courses
Note: All studio courses require significant work hours outside of class sessions. Some studio
courses have lab fees.
Studio Art Foundations
ART 102
Design
A study of design is the unifying foundation for the visual arts. Two- and some threedimensional projects demonstrate theory and application of basic design elements and
principles.
ART 107 Drawing
Introduction to foundational drawing from direct observation, memory, and reference.
Traditional and experimental media and methods are explored to develop technical and
formal skills in support of individual expression.
Studio Art
ART 100, 300 Topics
Selected courses dealing with special topics, offered occasionally in the department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the material
environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
ART 106
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting I
Introduction and practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing.
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to observational and experimental approaches and techniques in acrylic or oil
painting. Color theory, composition, painting methods, and individual expression are
emphasized.
ART 122 Plein Air Sketching I
Introduction to traditional sketching media and approaches for drawing en plein air, outside
and on location. Portable, all-weather materials and processes, and perceptual techniques
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are emphasized to create a sketchbook of drawings from direct observation
ART 132 Photography I
This course introduces the technical skills, creative applications, and vocabulary of blackand-white film photography. Technical lectures and demonstrations cover 35mm camera
operation, film processing, and black-and-white darkroom printing.
Class lectures, readings, field trips, and research introduce students to the canon of
photographic history, including a broad range of genres, historical contexts, and artistic
practices. Students need a 35mm single lens reflex camera. Materials will average $200225.
ART 180
Introduction to Community Based Photography
This course introduces the technical skills and creative applications of black and white
photography with course work that integrates partnership and service. Art 180 combines art
and social research concepts to help students understand how the arts foster community
building and engagement. Class lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and service will
introduce students to documentary work that will be presented as portfolio to a nonprofit
partner. Students need a 35mm single lens reflex camera. Materials will average $200-225.
ART 210 Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in architecture.
Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical review of drawing conventions
and systems, and examination of drawing processes as modes of perception and cognition.
(Prereq.: ART 105 or instructor permission)
ART 215
Web Design I
This course provides an introduction to designing for the Internet. Students will learn basic
skills for interactive design and will become familiar with Dreamweaver, Photoshop,
Illustrator and Fireworks.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design through the exploration of the
inherent properties of various materials and processes.
ART 223
Printmaking I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio,
relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
ART 225
Graphic Design I
This course provides an introduction to the practice of graphic design. Design principles are
explored in creating and organizing through visual communication. The focus of this class
will be building the foundation in design programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and
Photoshop, and discovering the visual language necessary to develop as creative problem
solvers.
ART 233
Collaborative Printmaking: A Press-Free Approach
This online course is designed to engage creative, imaginative, and technical processes to
produce prints without a press and to interpret works of art. Students learn water-based
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printmaking techniques while exploring several kinds of collaboration. Students critically
analyze works of art produced by themselves and their peers, and through this analysis
they will articulate different theories of aesthetics.
ART 247
Life Drawing
Introduction to traditional and experimental methods and techniques for drawing the human
figure through direct observation of the live nude model. Perceptual proportions, planes,
and individual expression of the human form in space are emphasized.
ART 250 Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding and throwing
techniques combined with theory, concept, and form.
ART 257
Watercolor Painting I
Introduction to foundational techniques, and observational and experimental approaches to
watercolor painting. Exploration of color theory, composition, and individual expression are
emphasized. Includes some painting outside on location.
ART/THR 265
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
(See Theatre Arts section for course description.)
ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Introduction to hand papermaking, box building, and bookmaking; emphasizes the interplay of
text, image, and form in the contemporary artist's book.
ART 305
Junior Exhibition and Review (.0 course)
Junior Exhibition and Review showcases the junior art major’s emerging style and content in
a group exhibit to focus exploration in support of the upcoming senior exhibition. A committee
of art department faculty and staff conduct a formal review of the exhibition. Junior art majors
prepare and present an artist statement at the review. (Prereq.: Completion of 16 credits)
ART 306
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting II
Advanced practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing. (Prereq.: ART 106)
ART 315
Web Design II
This course explores interactive design through the use of animation, sound, and video in
website development. Students will use software such as Flash and Fireworks as primary
applications. (Prereq.: ART 215 or instructor permission)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional and
contemporary typography; exploration of letterforms using digital, hand-set type, and hand
lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 322
Plein Air Sketching II
Advanced study of drawing en plein air emphasizes creating a sketchbook outside on
location to explore advanced observational technique, significant experiential engagement,
complex composition, and emerging personal style using portable all-weather materials and
processes. (Prereq.: ART 122)
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ART 330
Graphic Design II
This studio course explores and develops concepts used in solving design problems
through visual communication. Students will explore the various tools necessary in this
discipline such as: typography, layout, color, information design, branding, packaging, and
illustration. (Prereq.: ART 225 or instructor permission)
ART 332
Photography II
Advanced study that focuses on refining the skills and visual vocabulary introduced in
ART 132. Emphasis on portfolio development using advanced black and white materials.
Semester projects encourage individual creativity and examination of critical issues in
contemporary photography. Students must provide their own 35mm camera. Materials will
average $200-225.
ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of visual communications in the electronic environments using various software
programs to create digital images, animation, and digital games.
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics explores clay, glaze, and firing technology with a continued
emphasis on throwing and handbuilding techniques combined with theory, concept, and
form. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355 Painting II
Advanced study in acrylic or oil painting emphasizes individual expression and emerging
style through advanced color theory, series development, and exploration of individual
subject matter, approach, and method. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 357
Watercolor Painting II
Advanced study in watercolor painting emphasizes individual expression and emerging
style through advanced color theory, series development, and exploration of individual
subject matter, approach, and method. (Prereq.: ART 257)
ART 368
Printmaking II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods. Use of larger formats,
multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged. (Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 380
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts II
Advanced exploration in hand papermaking and book arts, emphasizing individual research
and expression. (Prereq.: ART 280)
ART 405
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review is a practical approach, exemplifying best visual arts
practice and showcasing the senior art major’s body of work through a solo or two-person
exhibit. A committee of two art department faculty and one outside department faculty/staff
of choice conducts a formal review of the exhibition. (Prereq.: ART 305 or permission of art
department chair)
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
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ART 199
Internship in Studio Art
ART 299
Directed Study in Studio Art
ART 399
Internship in Studio Art
ART 499 Independent Study/Research in Studio Art
Art and Architectural History
ART 240
Art History Survey (offered in alternate years in Weekend College)
A survey of world art from prehistoric to modern times.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year.
ART 231
Pre-Columbian, Colonial and Contemporary Mexican Art
Develops an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art from the Pre-Columbian,
colonial, and contemporary periods, including Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Numerous excursions to museums as well as
archaeological and historical sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico, see program
listings in International Studies)
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated by Western
and non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning since 1750, as illustrated by Western and nonWestern examples.
ART 249/349
The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture, landscape
architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive
walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of design excellence. (Prereq.: None for
ART 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for ART
349)
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from Indigenous communities of North
America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art spanning from pre-European
contact into the present while exploring the political nature of that trajectory as it encounters
cultural change, Western aesthetics, and Western concepts of art. Students will meet
Native artists, visit a variety of Native American art galleries and exhibitions, and learn
about the cultural, social, and political context surrounding a Native American art.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the traditional
arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
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The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including architecture,
folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture, and
architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the 18th centuries.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 388
Modern Art
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through the present. (Prereq.: ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture, and folk arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ART 199
Internship in Art History
ART 299
Directed Study in Art History
ART 399
Internship in Art History
ART 499 Independent Study/Research in Art History
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Augsburg Core Curriculum—AUG/KEY/
GST
This section does not include all courses in the core curriculum, but only those not located in a
disciplinary department.
The Signature Curriculum
Augsburg Seminar
AUG 101
Augsburg Seminar (.0 course)
A weekly seminar linked to a course or course pair that integrates course content with learning
strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial to beginning college students. While the
content course is graded on a traditional point basis, Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No Credit.
Permission to complete the seminar if the student withdraws from the linked content course(s) is at
the discretion of the instructor(s). (P/N grading only)
Senior Keystone
KEY 470
Creating Life in the Arts: Exploration and Reflection on Vocation
From personal reflection on vocation to real-world insights and hands-on experiences, this course
will delve deeply into the skill sets and mind sets important for arts professionals in all fine arts majors.
While exploring vocation concepts, this course balances entrepreneurial awareness, attitudes, and
skills with intrapreneurial insights, skills, and reflection.
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by challenging them to
apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying abroad and to analyze issues that transcend
national boundaries. In English with readings in a language other than English. Open to international
students and to upper-division students who have advanced knowledge of a language other than
English or have studied abroad for a full semester (including in English-speaking countries with
consent of instructor).
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where the major program
does not include a keystone element. It draws together all facets of a student’s education by providing
opportunities to reflect upon and write about the integration of one’s classes, life, and future. Readings
and critical discussions with others in the same and in different majors will add dimension to each
student’s reflective writing. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
Liberal Arts Foundation
Connections Courses
Students may fulfill Liberal Arts Foundation requirements through disciplinary courses (listed under
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academic departments) or through interdisciplinary Connections courses.
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current environmental issues. The course depends on ecological
visions of the world and examines the connections we share as people living simultaneously in human
community and in physical environments. In examining these connections, we depend on the insights
offered by political science, biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well
as experiential education and service-learning. The issues examined in this class — neither remote
nor abstract — exist in our everyday lives, and a central feature of the course is the application of
knowledge gained in the class to a campus project. (Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF, fall)
FIA 130
Arts and the City
Using the arts resources of the city, this course will explore how to understand and appreciate
various art forms: theatre, music, opera, visual arts, dance, and film. Class sessions consist almost
entirely of attendance at off-campus performances and sites. (Fine Arts LAF)
HUM 120
Medieval Connections: Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to study
European culture during a period known as the High Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It
attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and feeling, which includes
history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes an experiential
approach to this material, for example, by having students and faculty attend class in academic
regalia, just as they did in medieval universities. (Humanities LAF, spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include winds, fronts,
cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate and climate
change, global warming, and ozone depletion. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall, spring.)
-SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on the nature
of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing experimentation
and measurement will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on major
concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will complement lectures and will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Natural
Sciences LAF. Prereq.: SCI 110 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Skills
Entry Skills
GST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this course strengthens the ability of students to
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comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and arguments. Students identified by the
Critical Thinking Assessment are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or
better. Students who have passed the Critical Thinking Assessment may take the class only with the
permission of the instructor.
GST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important
to academic success: reading, comprehension, note-taking and textbook reading, time management,
vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict
management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies.
Graduation Skills
GST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/Statistical Literacy
This course focuses on critical thinking about statistics and its use as evidence in arguments,
with an emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, communication, and analysis of statisticallybased arguments. Topics include association, causation, observational studies, experiments, risk,
confounding, bias and chance. Common techniques involving statistical opportunism, conditional
reasoning using English to describe and compare rates and percentages presented in tables and
graphs, and the use of standardization to take into account the influence of confounders are reviewed.
Emphasis is on interpretation, evaluation, communication, and analysis of statistically-based
arguments. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Other General Studies Courses
GST 009
Internship Transcript Notation (.0 course)
A transcript notation is given for the academic learning inherent in an approved not-for-credit/
internship/work experience. Reflection activities and work-learning evaluations are conducted by the
Strommen Career and Internship Center. With approval, a non-credit/internship completed by juniors
or seniors will fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
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Biology—BIO
We are in the midst of a revolution in biology. From the unraveling of information locked within
the human and other genomes to the complexities of interactions between organisms in diverse
ecosystems in changing environments, biologists and members of the public are grappling with
an almost overwhelming flood of new information. By focusing on the core principles of biology,
students are given the tools with which to interpret results coming out of the revolution, and by
early exposure to original independent research projects, given the opportunity to themselves
contribute to our understanding of the natural world. Integration across biological sub-disciplines
is emphasized, paralleling the integration taking place in the maturing field of systems biology. As
biological phenomena become amenable to the analytical tools of chemistry, physics, mathematics
and computer science, biology is increasingly a multidisciplinary venture. Thus, a firm background
in these sciences is also important for the successful study of biology. Biological forces have many
profound effects on society, and in turn humanity has strongly affected our biosphere. Thus, servicelearning opportunities are tightly integrated within the curriculum.
Augsburg has a strong commitment to undergraduate research. There are a variety of
opportunities in the Biology Department to work with faculty on individual research projects both
during the academic year as well as during the summer. Students at Augsburg also participate in
research programs at other institutions.
For many, an undergraduate major in biology serves as a springboard for further study. Augsburg
graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to careers in college or
university teaching, basic and applied research, and public health. Many have entered professional
programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have gone directly
into secondary education, biomedical and biotechnology industries, laboratory research, natural
resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
Dale Pederson (Chair), Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Matthew Beckman, Ralph Butkowski, William
Capman, David Crowe, Ann Impullitti
Degree and Major Requirements
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Science in biology, Bachelor of
Arts in biology, or Bachelor of Arts in life sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
The total number of required courses in the department is nine-and-a-half courses. There are
additional required supporting courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
The Core Series (4.5 total courses):
A.
Introductory Biology Courses (3.0 courses)
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 Introductory Cellular Biology
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B. Plant Biology or Ecology (1 course):
Note: Plant Biology or Ecology taken to satisfy this requirement cannot be used, in addition,
as an elective. If both courses are taken, one can be used to satisfy an elective requirement.
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 481 Ecology
C. A Keystone Course (0.5 course)
BIO 490 Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 Integrated Keystone
or another keystone with departmental approval
The Electives (5 courses)
Note: 5 courses which have not been used to satisfy other requirements within the major
must be taken from among the following.
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 355 Genetics
BIO 361 Plant Biology
BIO 369 Biochemistry
BIO 440 Plant Physiology
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIO 473 Animal Physiology
BIO 474 Developmental Biology
BIO 475 Neurobiology
BIO 476 Microbiology
BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 486 Immunology
BIO 495 Special Topics in Biology
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry (Must be taken concurrently with BIO151/BIO152, respectively)
CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 145/146 Calculus
General Education Accomodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor
of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements as for the Bachelor of Science degree, but with the following
supporting courses:
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Arts
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CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116
General Chemistry
Introduction to Physics
PHY 116
or PHY 121/122
General Physics
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145
Calculus I
or MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248
Biostatistics
or PSY 215
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary teaching licensure in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in biology degree, but with the following
differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology electives are required, along with:
Two additional science courses, chosen from the following list:
PHY 101 Astronomy
SCI 106 Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
See the Clinical Laboratory Sciences section of the catalog for details of the CLS major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill
in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111 or COM 115.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors and minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department,
subject to review by the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above)
within the last 10 years will be considered. No more than two upper division courses from other
institutions may be applied toward the major.
Custom Biology Programs
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 253 and at least two upper division electives may,
in consultation with their adviser, seek approval from the department to complete major requirements
with as many as four upper division courses from other institutions.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.5 in biology and of 3.0 overall is required. Additionally, students must successfully
complete one of the following: a) one course of approved independent study (BIO 499), b) a research
internship combined with BIO 497, or c) participation in the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program. BIO
497and BIO 499 projects should be submitted to the department for approval by Sept. 30 of the senior
year or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning to graduate in the following December. BIO 497 and
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BIO 499 projects must include public presentation and a written report approved by the department.
Minor
A course in general chemistry and five biology courses including BIO 151, 152, 253, and two upper
division courses. The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg College.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the
biology faculty. Biology majors must have an adviser in the biology department. BIO 151 and 152
and Principles of Chemistry (or General Chemistry) should be taken in the first year, and BIO 253
and Organic Chemistry (when appropriate) in the second year. Students should complete their math
requirements early in their college careers. To enroll in courses that require BIO 253 as a prerequisite,
students must earn an average grade of 2.0 in BIO 151, 152, and 253. For courses that require only
BIO 151 and 152, students must earn an average grade of 2.0 in BIO 151 and 152. A grade of 2.0 or
above is required for all supporting courses and upper division biology courses applied to the major.
Upper division biology requirements must be traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.5 in upper division
biology courses is required for the life sciences major.
Biology for Health Sciences
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with the program and the institution. Care
should be taken to study the requirements for every program well in advance of making application.
In general, medical schools require a two-semester sequences in calculus, physics and organic
chemistry. Biochemistry is also commonly required and in some instances statistics and literature.
Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical therapy and such typically
have a more extensive list of prerequisites. Students considering a post-baccalaureate program in
these areas should consult early and often with health science advisers Dixie Shafer, Dale Pederson
and Kelsey Richardson-Blackwell.
Graduate Training in Biology
Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two semesters of general chemistry,
organic chemistry, calculus and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in research through
Augsburg Experience, internships and/or independent study. Careful consultation with a biology
adviser is recommended to select among coursework and research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science
portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major. The state requirements may
be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements. All
upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure must be completed before beginning
student teaching.
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching
licensure at Augsburg are required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses
at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher. Required or elective courses are determined by the
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department following review of transcripts and prior to matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology honor society is open to those
students who have completed at least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of 3.0 in
biology.
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning
The department works with the Strommen Career and Internship Center in identifying and defining
cooperative education experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
Biology Courses
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing
experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one
three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SCI 280
Introduction to Research
This is a topics course for discovery-based research introducing concepts and skills based
on instructor-generated research projects. It is offered through a selection-process based
on student interest, invitation, and interview selection. It is recommended for students in the
Honors program and can also fulfill an Augsburg Experience as an experiential course in
research if the student project results in presentation of the work in subsequent semesters.
All are welcome to apply. (Prereq.: Invitation to participate in course; 0.5 course)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are emphasized. The
nature of science and the approach used by scientists to gather and analyze data and
propose and test hypotheses are considered. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT assessment or
GST 100. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Does not apply to the major or minor)
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three hours lecture, three hours
laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or another chemistry course strongly recommended.
Spring)
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective and application.
Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics and genetic disease,
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selected organ systems and disease, and the sustainability of life on earth. (Three hours
lecture, one three-hour lab. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103.
Does not apply to the major or minor in biology. Students are strongly encouraged to take
CHM 100 before taking this class. Fall and spring)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to biology for science majors, including
cell and molecular biology, energy metabolism, genetics. BIO 151, 152, and 253 must be
taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours of lecture, three hours
laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT
105, concurrent registration in CHM 105/115. Fall)
BIO 152
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Second of a three-semester introductory sequence. An introduction to evolution, ecology,
and biological diversity for science majors. BIO 151, 152, and 253 must be taken in
sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours of lecture, four hours laboratory.
Spring)
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function in tissues,
cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO
151, 152, CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life
history, and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152.
Fall)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology of vertebrates.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
A study of the principles of heredity. The course integrates classical transmission genetics,
molecular genetics, and genomics. Special topics will include epigenetics, developmental
genetics, and human disease genetics. Contemporary genetic model systems will be
utilized in laboratory experiments. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO
253 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or PSY 215. Spring)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the diversity and evolution of algae and plants. Topics on plant anatomy,
physiology, phylogeny, ecological and economic importance, and plant-microbe interactions
are integrated throughout. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151,
152. Fall)
BIO 369
Biochemistry
The course addresses the chemical structure and function of the major biological
macromolecules. Key topic areas are protein structure and function, enzyme mechanisms,
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thermodynamics, intermediary metabolism, and metabolic regulation. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253, CHM 352 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or
248 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and
water relations in plants including the relationship of process to structure and life history.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cellsignaling, cell cycle control, the cytoskeleton and select additional topics. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 369. Spring)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory perception
as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions, emphasizing vertebrates. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or
248 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A study of development from the embryonic to adult stages. The course will focus on the
physiological, molecular, and morphological changes that occur during development.
Additional topics to be covered will include evolutionary developmental biology (evo devo),
teratology, stem cells, regeneration, and cell death. (Three hours lecture, four hours
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 475
Neurobiology
An introduction to the nervous system. Topics to be studied include the electrical activity of
neurons, sensory and motor systems, mechanisms of learning and memory, animal
behavior, and human cognition. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO
253. Spring)
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial, and medical
issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human pathogens. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253. Spring)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics
include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a survey of biomes, population
and community ecology, and conservation. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory,
some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: BIO 253 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or 248 or
PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 486
Immunology
This course is a study of the body’s immune defense. The course investigates the structure
and mechanisms of human body’s three lines of immune defense. Protection from
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microorganisms and parasites, and cancer surveillance are considered. The role of
immunity in vaccination and transplantation, and mechanisms of immune malfunction in
allergy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency are included. (Three hours of lecture, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 369. Spring)
BIO 490
Biology Keystone (.5 course)
A seminar course that fulfills the AugCore keystone requirement. Several important
biological issues that have ethical and societal implication and ramifications are explored;
including, the topics of the vocation of a scientist, connections between faith and science,
and moral, ethical, and societal challenges faced by scientists. (Prereq.: senior biology
major. Fall and Spring)
SCI 490
Integrated Keystone (.5 course)
The Natural Science Keystone explores the connections of science with the world at large,
including faith, vocation, ethics, and professional accountability. Students will reflect on
science as a vocation and the philosophy of science in a global context of the
interconnectedness of faith, reason, ethics, sustainability, and socio-political-economic
situation. (Prereq.: senior biology, chemistry, or physics major; P/N for 0.5 course)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise covered by our other course offerings.
Topics may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
BIO 199
lnternship
(Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. P/N only)
BIO 299
Directed Study
BIO 399
Internship
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 497
Independent Study/Research (.5 course)
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
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Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an integrative perspective on the biological
basis of behavior. Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology and biology to gain
exposure to a broad range of theories and research covering a variety of topics such as cognition,
motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and psychopathology. These topics will be studied at
multiple levels of analysis including genetic, neural, and environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a strong foundation of courses in
neuroscience, statistics, and chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for careers in
research, medicine, public health, education, and pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), David Crowe (Biology), Stacy Freiheit
(Psychology), David Matz (Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget Robinson-Riegler
(Psychology), Nancy Steblay (Psychology), Henry Yoon (Psychology).
Major
13 Courses
Psychology Courses:
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 355
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
Biopsychology
Biology Courses:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 253
BIO 495
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
Introductory Cell Biology
Neurobiology
Psychology Electives (two required):
PSY 299
Directed Study (Research in Biopsychology)
or PSY 360 Psychology Lab (two semesters)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
PSYC 322
Sensation and Perception (St. Thomas)
PSYC 407
Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St. Thomas)
PSYC 378
Psychology of Language (Macalester)
PYSC 486
Seminar in Neuropharmacology (Macalester)
Biology Electives (two required):
BIO 355
BIO 369
Genetics
Biochemistry
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BIO 471
BIO 473
Biol 356
Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Macalester)
Keystone (one required):
BIO 490
PSY 400
SCI 490
Biology Keystone
Keystone Internship
Integrated Science
Note: Students will need to take the CHM 105/106 or 115/116 sequence to complete the biology
courses. A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill
in speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111 or 115. Transfer students must consult an adviser
about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill these skills. A grade of 2.0 or above
is required for all upper division courses applied to the major.
Transfer course policy for majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department
chair(s). Only those biology and psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the
last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be
applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
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Department of Business Administration—
BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, MKT
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in business or for graduate studies.
This preparation involves a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication, emphasizes both
theory and practice, and is shaped by the needs of the business community. The department fosters
close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical expertise, a variety of
internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve both the student and the community by providing an
education that is technically competent, ethically based, and socially aware.
Faculty
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (Chair), William M. Arden, John C. Cerrito, C. Lee Clarke, David A.
Conrad, John A. Furia, Jennifer Grant, Marc D. Isaacson, Amin E. Kader, Ashok K. Kapoor, Steven J.
LaFave, Laura K. Lazar, Lori L. Lohman, Marc C. McIntosh, Fekri Meziou, Milo A. Schield, David G.
Schwain, Kathryn A. Schwalbe, Peter J. Stark, Stuart M. Stoller
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven majors: business administration (BUS),
accounting (ACC), finance (FIN), international business (BUS), management (BUS), management
information systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT—day program only). There is also a combined
business and economics major, which incorporates courses from both the departments of Business
Administration and Economics.
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study the opportunity to deepen their
knowledge of a particular aspect of this major area. Within the business administration major there
are two specializations: marketing (WEC only) and music business (DAY only). Within the accounting
major there are three specializations: general accounting, public accounting, and managerial
accounting.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area
of study that is in addition to their major. Minors are available to students majoring in fields outside
the Department of Business Administration, in addition to students majoring in other areas in the
Department of Business Administration. The Department of Business Administration offers six minors:
business administration, international business, music business, accounting, management information
systems, and marketing.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs in the Department of Business Administration are designed to meet the
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needs of working people looking for specific skills to help them in their job, or to pursue a new career.
The department offers certificates in information technology, business management, and business
finance hrough the Weekend College program. Certificate requirements are listed in management,
finance, and management information system sections of the catalog.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper division courses required in the major
at Augsburg, or at least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the department. Courses taken more than 10 years ago will
not be accepted.
Advising
Students who plan to major in any of our business majors are strongly encouraged to select a
departmental adviser who teaches in their major. This should be done by the end of the sophomore
year at the latest. In addition to advising, departmental faculty can counsel majors on their careers,
assist majors in obtaining internships or jobs, and provide letters of recommendation for prospective
employers or graduate programs. The full-time Business Administrator is also available for advising
questions relating to degree progress, course selection and international courses abroad.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in the Department of Business Administration, students need to
consult with the department chair.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen Career and Internship Center and
department faculty to obtain an internship (BUS/ACC/FIN/INS/MIS/MKT 399) during their junior or
senior year. Internships can provide students with experience that may be valuable in competing for
jobs after graduation. Advisers should be consulted about internships.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively support international study. For
additional details, see the section on International Partners under International Studies in this
catalog, or consult the departmental coordinator and/or the department administrator, for international
business or other overseas opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Students are encouraged to take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
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Business Administration—BUS
The major in business administration prepares students for professional careers in business
administration or for graduate studies. The two specializations within this major share a common
business core. This common core provides students with a broad foundation so they can readily adapt
to internal changes in interests and goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
Degree and Major Requirements
Business Core
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
FIN 331
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to
fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in Music Business (Day students only)
Business Core* plus eight courses:
MUS 105
The Music Business
MUS/BUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399
Internship
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
One additional music business elective (1.0 credit taken at Augsburg or MSCM)
3 MUS credits
or 2 MUS credits and 1 MUE credit, selected from:
(2 credits must be in residence at Augsburg)
Materials of Music I
MUS 101
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
MUS 130
Intro to Music and the Fine Arts
Worlds of Music
MUS 220
MUS 241
History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
*Music business majors may substitute BUS 254 in place of BUS 242 or 200.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
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throughout the offered courses. The Quantitative (QR) graduation skill is met by completing two
courses: MIS 260 (QF) and 1 of: BUS 264 or BUS 379 or COM 352 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Specialization in Marketing (Weekend College students only)
Business core plus five courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
Statistical Literacy for Managers
BUS 264
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MKT 352
Marketing Research
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the business
administration major, marketing specialization.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Combined Major in Business Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business administration, accounting, finance, MIS or marketing course.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 312
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics course
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the combined major in
business administration and economics.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ACC 221 and 222, BUS 242 or 200, ECO 112 or 113, FIN 331 or BUS 264 or 379, MKT 252. Other
configurations may be permitted with the approval of the department chair.
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Minor in Music Business
Eight courses including:
MUS 105, ECO 113, MIS 260, ACC 221, MUS/BUS 399, and one of the following: MUS/BUS 245,
BUS 254, plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS 399 (maximum of 1
credit in MUE and/or MUP courses).
This minor is a collaborative program between the music and business departments. The minor is
a course of study designed both for the music major desiring additional preparation in business and
for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry.
Business Administration Courses
BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
This course is intended to introduce you, the student, to the possibility of pursuing a career
in business as a vocational calling. In this course you will be exposed to the key areas of
business operations including: management, marketing, management information systems/
technology, finance, accounting, and international business.
BUS 242 Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning, and control.
The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the
professional manager.
BUS/MUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
A study of the role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors
affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry, and differentiation between
the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on developing a
working vocabulary of industry topics and in benefiting from practical field experience.
(Prereq.: BUS/MUS 105)
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this idea
successfully. Examines the construction of a viable business plan with attention to the
resources needed for success.
BUS 264 Statistical Literacy for Managers
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence for management decisions. Analysis of
business cases involving non-financial data. Focus on predicting, understanding, and
managing variation: modeling, sampling, optimizing, etc. Reviews descriptive and inferential
statistics. Uses spreadsheets for statistical analysis (trends and confidence intervals).
Includes the generation and analysis of survey data. Uses Monte Carlo simulation in
business forecasting. Focus on communicating results in a form that facilitates decisions by
non-quantitative managers. Attention to alternate choices, sub-optimization, and
unanticipated consequences. Optional topics include process control, six-sigma, data
mining, and dashboard metrics. (Prereq.: MPG 3 and MIS 260 or equivalent. WEC and
evening schedule: Additional evening sessions are required.)
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BUS 295 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
BUS 301 Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and business
organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST
100)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human resources; desirable
working relationships; effective integration of the worker with the goals of the firm and
society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 362 International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including views of the
U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is supported with
real-life case studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252 and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better business decisions. Topics include
descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional reasoning) and statistical
inference (confidence intervals and statistical significance). Software used is either Minitab
or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 260 and either MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC and evening
schedule: Additional sessions are required, usually on a weekday evening.)
BUS 440 Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial
viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS
200)
BUS 465 International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the board
room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200; BUS 362 recommended.)
BUS 479 Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include multivariate
modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq.:
BUS 379. On demand)
BUS 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses
BUS 299 Directed Study
BUS 399 Internship
BUS 499 Independent Study/Research
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Accounting—ACC
The major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of
accounting-related positions. This major has two tracks: general accounting and professional
accounting. The general accounting specialization is adequate for a wide variety of positions.
The professional accounting track includes two specializations: public accounting and managerial
accounting. The public accounting specialization is recommended for positions with CPA firms. The
managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidly-growing
companies.
The two professional specializations relate to two professional designations: the CPA and the
CMA. A certified public accountant (CPA) focuses on external reporting; a certified management
accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting. The public accounting specialization includes
the materials emphasized on the CPA exam; the managerial specialization includes the materials
emphasized on the CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement
in addition to passing the national exam. Under the rules of the Minnesota State Board of
Accountancy, accounting majors in the public accounting specialization are qualified to sit for the CPA
examination after graduation.
Effective May 2006, students will need to complete the equivalent of 150 semester hours of
education to be licensed as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This can be completed in four years
through accelerated undergraduate work. Another option is to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree
plus a master’s degree.
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Accounting Courses
Seven courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 301
BUS 379
ACC 322
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Accounting Theory and Practice I
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ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success
to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
Specialization in Managerial Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal Audit and Management Consulting or ECO 318
Management Science and MIS 375 Management Information Systems in the Organization.
Joint B.A. in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program
designed for students who wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s degree. By the
end of the fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in
accounting and an MA in leadership and will have fulfilled the 150-hour requirement to qualify for the
CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on a weekend schedule. Please
refer to the MAL program catalog for a complete list of course offerings.
It is recommended that the students meet with an accounting adviser to create an effective plan
for successful completion of the five-year program.
Requirements:
1. Students must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of their junior year.
The application process includes: submission of a completed application form, three letters of
recommendation (two from professors and one from an employer), a personal statement, an example
of writing in an academic paper, a GPA of at least 3.30, and an interview with a three-person panel
from the MAL program.
2. Students must also have faculty endorsement from the accounting program.
3. Students must complete at least one year of accounting work experience (either a job or
internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221, 222; FIN 331 or ACC 324; ACC 322, 323
and one of the following: MIS 260, BUS 379, ECO 112, or 113.
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This minor is recommended for majors in MIS and finance.
Accounting Courses
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of accounting, the
accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic
concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and controlling processes,
decision-making, and behavioral considerations. (Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology, and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to
financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other
relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on
accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts,
FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders’
equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial decision
making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other quantitative and
behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS 200, BUS 379 or MAT 163 or
373, MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326 Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance for income taxes.
(Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent of instructor)
ACC 423 Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPA’s role to form the basis of
opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323 and ENL 111 or 112, or HON
111)
ACC 424 Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective management
environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects.
(Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS 200, BUS 379 or MAT 163 or 373, FIN
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331, MIS 260 or 270, MKT 252, and ENL 111 or 112, or HON 111)
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting,
partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology, and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ACC 199 Internship
ACC 299 Directed Study
ACC 399 Internship
ACC 499 Independent Study/Research
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Finance—FIN
The finance major prepares students for professional careers in corporate finance and the
financial services industry. Besides careers in the finance/accounting area in all businesses large and
small, this major leads to careers in banking, brokerages, insurance, and investment banking.
Courses focus on financial theory and practice, investments, accounting theory, money and
banking, and international finance.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior to graduation.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets such as Excel is expected.
Coursework provides a foundation for graduate school and professional career examinations such
as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), conducted by the CFA Institute.
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
Finance Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Finance Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 301
Business Law
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
FIN 438
Investment Theory
FIN 460
International Finance
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: Finance majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success
to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course description under
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Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Business Finance Certificate Program
The Business Finance Certificate provides students with the knowledge needed to pursue
positions in the banking or brokerage industry, provides basic background for Series 6, 7, 63
examinations and will partially meet requirements for the Level I CFA examination. It is designed
for students who want to supplement a previously obtained bachelor’s degree or who are looking
to enhance skills in their current job or to pursue a new career. The Business Finance Certificate
is available to non-finance majors and is available through the Weekend College program. The
certificate consists of six courses: ECO 112, ACC 221, FIN 331, 433, 438, and ECO 315.
Students are required to be in math placement group 3. They must also have a background
in computer skills (especially spreadsheets), or take MIS 260 before admission to the certificate
program. Students must achieve a minimum 2.00 grade point average in all Business Finance
Certificate courses.
Finance Courses
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income
taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, and estate planning. (This course is
typically offered online in the summer.)
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation, capital
budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or ECO
113, ACC 221, and MPG 3. This course is also offered as an online option in summer.)
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital
structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management, corporate restructuring, and
corporate governance. (Prereq.: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decision-making and portfolio management-theory and
practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis,
and derivatives. (Prereq.: FIN 331 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
FIN 460
International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing multinational financial management including
currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting, spot and forward rates, hedging, international
monetary and trade flows as represented in the accounting and macroeconomic identities
for current account and trade deficits. This course extends the framework of financial
management to include international transactions as well as ethical considerations.
(Prereq.: FIN 331)
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International Business—BUS
The objective of the international business major is to prepare students for the increasingly
competitive and interdependent international business world with which they must cope. It is
absolutely necessary for American graduates to be fully informed about how to compete and do
successful business outside the U.S. as well as in the U.S. market where much of their competition is
from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between and within countries, exchange rates,
the laws and logistics of international trade, and investments made in foreign markets. Knowledge of
other cultures is crucial to being a successful international business person. Besides your studies in
business, finance, banking, and the like, you will also learn about different cultures and societies.
A major in international business will lead you to exciting careers in a global context.
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required International Business Courses
Six courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 362
International Business
International Management
BUS 465
MKT 466
International Marketing
And one additional upper division course in either international business or international economics.
Students must also complete three semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language
requirement may be waived for international students. Contact the international business coordinator
for details on language equivalents or other configurations.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the international
business major.
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Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113; ACC 221; BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, and three courses in international business
(one may be in international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives in international
economics.
International Business Courses
BUS 362 This course views international business from a global perspective, including views of the
U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is supported with
real-life case studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252 and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
BUS 465 This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the board
room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200. BUS 362 recommended).
MKT 466 Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international setting.
Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing
environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252).
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Management—BUS
The major in management prepares the student for a wide variety of careers in supervision and
senior management. Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is probably the main
resource of developed countries and the most needed resource of developing ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and its employees toward the accomplishment
of goals. The skills developed in the study of this major are applicable in businesses of any size and in
both the for-profit and non-profit sectors.
In addition to the general business core courses, students take courses in human resources,
strategy, international management, project management and/or quantitative methods of
management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
Required Management Courses:
Six courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
BUS 440
Strategic Management
International Management
BUS 465
MIS 376
Project Management
or ECO 318Management Science
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the management major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Business Management Certificate Program
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The Business Management Certificate Program is designed for students who want to add to a
current degree, update previously learned skills, change or explore a new career, or increase their
value in the job market. It is available through the Weekend College program. Students may begin by
completing the Business Management Certificate Program and continue on to complete a bachelor’s
degree in management. The certificate consists of five courses: BUS 242, 340, 440, 465, and one of
the following: BUS 254, MIS 376, or ECO 318.
Management Courses
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human resources; desirable
working relationships; effective integration of the worker with the goals of the firm and
society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or 200).
BUS 440 Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial
viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS
200).
BUS 465 International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the board
room, including skills needed to manage across national borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200. BUS 362 recommended).
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Management Information Systems—MIS
The major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers in
information systems such as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant, or
project manager. MIS studies information systems as both a resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design and develop new systems.
MIS is an extensive major (16 courses) and includes courses from computer science, mathematics,
economics, business, accounting, finance, and marketing as well as from MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
MKT 252
Required MIS Courses
Six courses including:
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
MIS 376
Project Management
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Three required supporting courses:
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science
CSC 170
Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to Networking and Communications
MAT 171
Discrete Math for Computing
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
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Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success
to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
MIS 260, ACC 221, MIS 375, ECO 113, BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, and MIS 376 or ECO 318.
Information Technology Certificate
The Information Technology (IT) Certificate program is comprised of six courses, which are part
of the Management Information Systems (MIS) degree program. Non-degree seeking students can
complete these six courses to earn the certificate. The certificate is available through the Weekend
College program. Students who do not have a degree are eligible to go on with their studies to
complete the bachelor’s degree in MIS. The six certificate courses are: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, CSC
160 and CSC 240.
Students can vary the order of courses taken. However, MIS 260 should be the first MIS course,
and CSC 160 should be the first CSC course taken. Students are required to meet a math proficiency
level of MPG 3 prior to entering this program.
MIS Courses
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and Scenario
Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision support tools for
problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
Introduces the concepts of data modeling, database structures, and relational databases.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational objectives.
Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems, business process
analysis, and understanding of the components in a technology architecture. (Prereq.: BUS
242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and pass CT assessment or
GST 100)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close
projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as
Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage
inevitable changes. (Prereq.: MIS 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
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Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer Aided
Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and process modeling,
file and database design, and user interface design. A course-long project is used to
complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, and 375)
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of systems
analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
Internship
MIS 299
Directed Study
MIS 399
Internship
MIS 499
Independent Study/Research
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Marketing—MKT
The marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of marketing
functions within both business and not-for-profit organizations. Career avenues include marketing
research, product management, marketing communications (e.g., advertising, public relations, sales
promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on integrating both theory and practical applications,
with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan location makes it easy for marketing
students to complete marketing plans, research studies, and other projects for leading Twin Cities
companies and not-for-profit organizations.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
MIS 260
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Required Marketing Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
BUS 301
Business Law
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450
Marketing Management
MKT 466
International Marketing
Consumer Behavior
MKT 350
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success
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to fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252, MKT 355 or MKT 357, MKT 352, and two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone who wishes to further their knowledge of the marketing
field.
Marketing Courses
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive,
behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion,
marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
MKT 350 Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer decision-making
process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and motivation on individual decision
processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class, family, and purchase situation
influences. Application to everyday purchasing situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of
instructor)
MKT 352 Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of research
proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.: MKT 252, BUS 379 or
264, or consent of instructor. For non-business majors: An alternative to BUS 379 is
another introductory statistics course with consent of instructor. Augsburg statistics courses
that will automatically fulfill the BUS 264 or 379 prerequisite for non-business majors are
MAT 163, SOC 362, or PSY 215.)
MKT 354 Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation, and control of sales force programs designed to
carry out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment, departmental
structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas, and compensation. (Prereq.: MKT
252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation, and personal
selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note: Either MKT 355 or 357 can
be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 357 Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion as important
elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either MKT 355 or 357 can be
taken for graduation credit, but not both.
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MKT 450 Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term planning issues;
development and implementation of marketing plans. (Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT
355 or 357, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and pass CT assessment or GST 100, or consent
of instructor)
MKT 466 International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international setting.
Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing
environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international business problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 199 Internship
MKT 299 Directed Study
MKT 399 Internship
MKT 499 Independent Study/Research
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Chemistry—CHM
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding changes in matter.
Chemistry has been described as the central science because matter includes the entire physical
world, such as the things we use, the food we eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the insights
of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas that excite and offer
opportunities to benefit the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems
and also capable of providing a public understanding of their work, including potential problems as
well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to understand themselves and their
society. The liberal arts as offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a chemist is to
be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and
offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Department of Chemistry has established the following
objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
• To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who
complete our ACS chemistry major to compete successfully with their peers of similar ability
in graduate school or research positions, as well as professional goals other than traditional
positions as chemists.
• To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will want to remain lifelong learners,
thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may change after graduation, and
be able to move into new areas as opportunities arise.
• To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate outside study
areas with the sciences.
• To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example of the
methodology of the natural sciences in examining the world around us. The presentation of
major concepts underlying the changes in matter, the opportunity to examine change in the
physical world, and the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society
will enhance the ability of non-science persons to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Joan C. Kunz (Chair), Ron L. Fedie, Vivian Feng, Arlin E. Gyberg, David R. Hanson, David Hays,
Sandra L. Olmsted, Michael Wentzel
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116
General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
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CHM 351, 352
CHM 353
CHM 361
CHM 363
CHM 491
Organic Chemistry I, II
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry I
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
One course in biochemistry and one additional course from:
CHM 364
CHM 367
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
Physical Chemistry II
Properties of Polymers
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Because upper division courses have mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to
take MAT 145, 146 in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three courses (and usually more) in biology. Other
pre-health and pre-professional students (physician assistant, pharmacy, engineering, etc.—see
pre-professional program listings in the Academic Information section) should consult the chemistry
department for assistance in course planning early in their college careers.
Bachelor of Science
American Chemical Society Approved Major
CHM 115, 116
General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
CHM 351, 352
Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 361, 363
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHM 364, 365
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory II
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course in biochemistry
One course from:
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
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CHM 470
CHM 495
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
General Physics I, II (should be taken in sophomore year)
PHY 121, 122
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional mathematics, research experience, and computer
proficiency.
General Education Accommodation
BS chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in the general education program. See
Graduation Requirements modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111 should be taken in
the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met through COM 115 (or COM 111) and further developed in
upper division chemistry courses.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in chemistry, mathematics, and physics and 3.0 over-all; one course or
summer of approved research; participation in seminar.
Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM 353, and any two other chemistry courses above 300. At least
one of the 300-level courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM 106 and 116. Other
restrictions are in the course descriptions.
Chemistry Courses
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term
sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing
experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF course. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one
three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
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CHM 102 Chemistry for Changing Times
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic chemistry
concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does not count toward a
chemistry major or minor. CHM 102 includes a laboratory experience. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change, chemical
reactions, chemical bonding and energetics. The sequence, CHM 105, 106, is designed for
students who have not studied chemistry in high school. Students may go into CHM 351 or
353 from CHM 106 and major in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with emphasis upon equilibrium, kinetics, and the
chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. QF course.
Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
CHM 115 General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes chemical
equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with examples from inorganic
chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF course. Prereq.: high
school chemistry, MPG 4. Fall)
CHM 116 General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution chemistry including
kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF
course. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multistep synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of modern theories of chemical
bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms. (Three one-hour lectures, one fourhour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail and gives an
introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The
laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of samples, and includes trace
analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour laboratory. QA course. Prereq.: CHM 106
or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics, quantum
mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116;
MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122; pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
(.5 course)
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Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and
experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is
to be taken in the fall and involves experiments related to CHM 361. (Two two-hour lab
periods. Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Fall)
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM
361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction
techniques, and macromolecules. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
CHM 365 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
(.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM
364. (One four-hour lab period. Prereq.: CHM 364 or concurrent registration. Spring)
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the organic,
analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details of macromolecules.
(Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds.
Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for IR, UV, NMR, and mass
spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in organic synthesis. (Three hours
of lecture, six hours of laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 352, 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug action.
Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological membranes, absorption,
distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship between structure and activity; molecular
recognition process in drug-receptor interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic
pathways by which drugs are detoxified. Also studied are the concepts used in the design
of therapeutic substances. (Prereq.: CHM 352. A course in biochemistry is recommended.
Spring, alternate years)
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron
spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are
covered. (Three hours of lecture, one four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353,
361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Study of inorganic substances and their reactions using electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic compounds are
considered. The laboratory consists of preparations using a variety of techniques. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 352, 361 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
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CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar
(.0 course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry majors under
the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and seniors are expected to
participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside visitors are also invited to participate.
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and organic chemistry.
CHM 497 Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before graduation
that may be obtained by working on a summer research project (not counted as a course)
or by research participation during the academic year (that may be counted as a course).
Cooperative education is an excellent opportunity to be involved in industrial research
projects. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
CHM 199 Internship
CHM 299 Directed Study
CHM 399 Internship
CHM 499 Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: junior or senior standing).
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Clinical Laboratory Science—CLS
Clinical laboratory scientists perform complex biological, microbiological, and chemical tests
on patient samples. They also use, maintain, and troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory equipment
in the performance of diagnostic tests. The clinical laboratory scientist analyzes these test results
and discusses them with the medical staff. He/she also possesses the skills required for molecular
diagnostic tests based on DNA and RNA technologies. In addition, the clinical laboratory scientist will
find opportunities in test development, experimental design, administration, and education.
The curriculum requires a minimum of six semesters on campus to complete the prerequisite
curriculum. Students spend an additional 12 months of clinical education in a hospital-sponsored,
accredited program during their senior year. A Bachelor of Science degree is awarded at the
satisfactory completion of all required course work.
Admission to the clinical laboratory science major is on a competitive basis. Students apply for
admission to the clinical laboratory science program early in the fall semester of the academic year
just prior to the beginning of their professional studies, typically in the junior year. Formal acceptance
into the hospital-sponsored program is based on the submission of an application for admission
to the major, personal recommendations, review of academic performance, and interview with the
Program Admission Committee. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall as well as in science
and mathematics courses is strongly recommended. Acceptance into the hospital program is not
guaranteed by the College. The hospital program affiliated with Augsburg is the Fairview Health
Services. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631; 773-714-8880.
During the clinical component in an accredited hospital program, students will register for
12.25 credits. The clinical phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation the following
spring. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for certification examinations offered by national
certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College:
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Northland Regional Medical Center
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
Fairview-Ridges Hospital
Fairview-Southdale Hospital
UMMC, Fairview-Riverside
UMMC, Fairview-University
Generalized four-year academic plan for clinical laboratory science (CLS) majors
To complete the program in four years, students must:
• achieve MPG 3 or 4
• qualify for ENL 111
• score above 45 on the critical thinking exam
• not require ENL 217/218
• meet graduation skills requirements within the major and supporting courses
• satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis requirement with BIO 151/152
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Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met
by completing COM 111 or COM 115. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science–CLS
Required Courses
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 152
Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 253
BIO 355
Genetics
Biochemistry
BIO 369
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
BIO 476
Microbiology
BIO 486
Immunology
CLS 400
Introduction to CLS
CLS 405
Body Fluids
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
CLS 420
Immunohematology
CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
CLS 433
Virology/Mycology/Parsitology
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
CLS 455
Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
Advanced Applications in CLS
CLS 475
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
Clinical Rotations
BIO 490
Biology Keystone
or SCI 490 Integrated Keystone
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116
General Chemistry
CHM 351/352
Organic Chemistry
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164
Biostatistics
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or MAT 248
COM 115
or COM 111
Biostatistics
Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
Public Speaking
To enroll in courses that require BIO 253 as a prerequisite, students must earn an average grade
of 2.0 in BIO 151, 152, and 253. A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting courses, upper
division biology courses, and CLS courses applied to the major. Courses required for the major must
be traditionally graded. Students must meet all College graduation requirements including general
education, grade point, College residency, and total credits.
Clinical Laboratory Science Courses
CLS 400
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic laboratory skills required for
the laboratory component of the curriculum. This course will also provide teamwork,
leadership, and interpersonal skills needed by healthcare professionals. Current issues in
CLS will also be covered including ethics, government regulations, and concepts of total
testing process. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 355 and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 405
Body Fluids
Covers concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of body fluids and their
chemical, physical, and cellular composition in health and disease. Laboratory focus is on
performance, interpretation, and correlation of results. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355 and
473; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic knowledge of hematology/
hemostasis. Cellular components of the blood in normal and diseased states, hemostasis
principles, laboratory testing, interpretation, and the correlation of results will be covered.
Laboratory component will focus on specimen preparation red cell, white cell, and platelet
identification and enumeration, both microscopically and electronically. (Prereq.: CHM 352;
BIO 355, 476, and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
Course in the application of immunologic and serologic techniques used for the specific
diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, malignancies of the immune system, autoimmune
disorders, hypersensitivity states, and infection by specific microbial pathogens. Laboratory
sessions offer exercises in methods for detection of antigens and antibodies in patient
specimens. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 420
Immunohematology
Course covers aspects of the Blood Group Systems, antibody screening, compatibility
testing, blood donor service, selection of donors, blood drawing, storage, preservation,
components, records, and regulations for blood banks. The laboratory section includes
performance of blood bank procedures, donor processing, compatibility testing, antibody
screening and identification. (Prereq.: BIO 355, 369, and 486; and admission to the CLS
program)
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CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
The focus of the course is on the physiology of body analytes and the organ systems, with
an emphasis on the corresponding clinical laboratory procedures and human disease
states. Discussion will include the clinical correlations of the analytical procedures data with
the diseases. The laboratory section covers skills necessary to the performance of clinical
chemistry test procedures. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369 and 476; and admission to the CLS
program)
CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
Course includes the study of bacteria, rickettsiae, chlamydia, and mycoplasma as they
relate to diseases in humans. Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease
process, specimen collection and processing, modes of transmission, and methods of
identification. In the laboratory component, students will process specimens from various
body locations. Emphasis will be placed on isolation with identification, selection of
appropriate antibiotic therapy, quality assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369,
476 and Immunology; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 433
Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
Study of viruses, fungi, and parasites as they relate to diseases in humans. Topics include
clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen collection and processing,
modes of transmission, and methods of identification. Laboratory emphasis focuses on
isolation and identification, quality assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 479
and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
A course on the composition, structure, function and characteristics of DNA. Emphasis will
be placed on clinical laboratory methods used to isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze
DNA sequences in order to integrate theory and practice. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 336,
473, 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
Course is designed to introduce the clinical laboratory science student to the principles of
laboratory administration. The seminar-format course will focus on human resource
management, operations management, and educational methodologies appropriate for the
supervisor and laboratory manager (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program)
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
The course applies scientific method to clinical laboratory research problems, systematic
applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through research design
principles. Research proposal writing and the process of institutional review board approval
and informed consent will also be covered. (Prereq.: MAT 163 and admission to the CLS
program)
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of clinical chemistry in the clinical
laboratory. The course is designed to utilize and build upon theoretical and applied
knowledge acquired in the previous didactic courses (CLS 400, 425) and apply it to the
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performance of analytical procedures and management of the clinical chemistry laboratory.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 400 and 425)
CLS 455
Applied Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the learning to the clinical hematology,
hemostasis, and body fluids laboratories. Students will gain experience processing and
analyzing patient specimens with a wide variety of complex procedures and instruments.
Students will also expand their identification and diagnostic skills on microscopic analysis of
hematology and body fluid specimens. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
400, 405, and 410)
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies concepts and techniques learned in CLS 415.
Using patient specimens, students will gain experience in the clinical immunological
techniques, methods, and management of antigen-antibody reactions and identify the
relationship to diseased states. The rotation also includes the fundamentals of HLA testing
and Flow Cytometry techniques with interpretation of results. (Prereq.: admission to the
CLS program and CLS 400 and 415)
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the concepts and skills learned in CLS 420 to the
blood bank setting for the performance of antibody identification techniques, hemolytic
disease problems, quality assurance management, solving of patients’ blood compatibility
problems, apheresis, and cell therapy. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
420)
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of CLS 430. Student will process a
variety of patient specimens in the microbiology laboratory and gain experience with a wide
variety of state-of-the-art procedures and equipment for the isolation and identification of
pathogenic bacteria, fungi protozoa, helminthes, and viruses. (Prereq.: admission to the
CLS program and CLS 430 and 433)
CLS 475
Advanced Applications in CLS
Selected study in one aspect of the practice of clinical laboratory science, such as ancillary
biology, cytogenetics, outreach clinics, or industry. Rotation and lecture included. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and enrollment in applied courses)
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
This course will cover, at an advanced level, the major areas of the clinical laboratory.
Topics will also include information on new directions in laboratory testing with an emphasis
placed on its impact on current laboratory practice and outcomes assessment. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and CLS 405, 410, 415, 420, 425, 430, 433, 435, and 440)
CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
A capstone research project required for satisfactory completion of the CLS program.
Student will complete a research project under the supervision of a mentor. Course
culminates in a major paper and presentation. Area of emphasis will be in one of the
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specialty or subspecialty areas included in the clinical laboratory practice. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and senior standing)
CLS 499
Independent Study in CLS
Individual reading or research under the guidance of a CLS instructor. (Prereq.: admission
to the CLS program; repeatable for maximum of one credit)
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Communication Studies—COM
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to make
communicative choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. Students who major in communication
studies are concerned with interpersonal relationships, mass media, public advocacy and social
influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a departmental adviser as early as possible to design an
approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Communication Studies Faculty
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen Chamberlain, Wes Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel Hanson,
David Lapakko, Emanuelle Wessels
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies Major
Twelve courses overall—eight required core courses and four courses within one of eight emphases.
For transfer students, at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all communication studies majors:
COM 111
Public Speaking
or COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
COM 254
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 351
Argumentation
COM 352
Persuasion
COM 355
Small Group Communication
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
or COM 329 Intercultural Communication
COM 490
Senior Keystone
Professional Communication Emphasis
This emphasis is intended for students interested in studying communication from an artistic and
humanities perspective. It is appropriate for career interests such as communication graduate school,
other professional graduate programs (e.g. law school), rhetorical criticism, political communication
and being a professional trainer, communication consultant, professional speaker, or speechwriter.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 321 (required), COM 329, 345, 405, 399, 499;
THR 350; BUS 242, 301; ENL 220; POL 326, 342, 370; PSY 271, 325; SOC 362, 363
Organizational Communication Emphasis
Appropriate for: business-related careers such as professional manager, sales, management
consulting, technical consulting, internal communications, organizational or industrial consulting,
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human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate programs in organizational studies.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 345 (required), COM 321, 329, 356, 399, 405,
480, 495, 499; BUS 242, 340; PSY 271, 325, 373; SOC 265, 349, 375
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers.
Four additional electives from: BUS 242 or 440 (required); COM 321, 329, 356, 399, 405, 480,
495, 499; BUS 340; ENL 223; MIS 260; PSY 373; SOC 349
Human Relations Emphasis
Appropriate for students pursuing the study of how organizations manage their internal structure
and personnel. People who work in this area deal with such issues as discrimination, work rules,
employee relations, etc.
Four additional electives from: BUS 340 (required); COM 321, 329, 345, 356, 399, 405, 495; PSY
373, 385; SOC 265, 349, 375
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the communication aspects of the marketing-communication
mix. This emphasis is particularly helpful for students interested in an organizational role in marketing
communication.
Four additional electives from: MKT 252 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 356, 399, 405, 480, 495,
MKT 352, 355, 357, 450; POL 342
Public Relations and Advertising Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing fields of public relations and crisis
management, as well as advertising and promotional communication. An internship in public relations,
advertising, or a related field is required.
Four additional electives from: ENL 227 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 345, 356, 399, 405, 480,
495; ART 132, 224, 225; BUS 242, 379; MKT 252, 355, 357; PSY 373; SOC 349, POL 342
Mass Communication and Journalism Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into television, film, journalism, e-media (both
performance and production), media criticism and policy, or graduate school in mass communication
or journalism.
Four electives from the following: ENL 227 (required); COM 120, 243, 247, 321, 329, 348, 399,
495, 499: ART 132, 215, 224, 225, 315, 330, 340; ENL 226, 228, 241, 324, 327, 427; POL 342; THR
232, 233, 325, 350, 360; BUS 254, ENL 328
Graduate Study Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis would be especially helpful for students planning to do graduate work in
such fields as communication studies, education, or law.
Four electives from the following: SOC 362 or ENL 420 (required); COM 120, 321, 329, 356, 405,
495, 499; PHI 230; POL 483; PSY 215, 315; SOC 363, 375
For All Eight Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate in Augsburg’s interscholastic forensics program. Students
should be aware that the tournament season is essentially from October through mid-March, and
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should plan schedules accordingly.
All Day majors should plan to include at least one internship (COM 399) as one of their electives.
Students may petition the department to include as part of their major concentration other
Augsburg courses not listed above. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the departmental
adviser for prior approval. Also, students may petition to include up to three courses from other ACTC
schools as electives, with prior approval of the adviser or department chair.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Speaking (S) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills in Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
QR/QFA: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; OR a QF: PSY 215, MAT 129, 163, or 173;
AND a: QA: COM 352 (NOTE for Mass Communication only, COM 352 or ENL 327)
W: COM 351 and any 200 level writing course in English
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework and student teaching requirements
in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of
communication arts and literature in public schools and allows them to become licensed to teach at
the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted only
to students who complete the requirements for this program with a minimum grade of 2.0 in major
courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All requirements in the major must
be completed prior to student teaching. The course requirements for this program are listed in the
Department of English section of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding
achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students
must maintain a 3.50 GPA in the major and a 3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their major program,
complete a substantial independent project of honors quality (COM 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to develop a proposal
for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111
Public Speaking
or COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
or COM 115 Scientific and Technical Speaking
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 120
Mass Media and Popular Culture
or COM 243 Studio Production
or POL 342 Mass Communication in Society
COM 351
Argumentation
or COM 352 Persuasion
COM 355
Small Group Communication
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or COM 345 Organizational Communication
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our belief that students are transformed through a wellrounded curriculum that encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical considerations,
and an understanding of the synergy between theory and practice. The major explores the tension
between art and commerce through dialogues with film industry members, internship and mentorship
opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist series. Students will gain experience in scripting,
directing, editing, and acting for both 16mm film and digital. Students will be introduced to the study
of film theory, criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in
related fields such as art, English, theatre, philosophy, communication studies, women’s studies, and
American Indian studies, to name a few.
Film Faculty
Deb Redmond (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Wesley
Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug Green, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio
Required of all Film Majors:
Six Core Courses
FLM 216
Film Production I
ENL 241
Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371
History of Cinema
FLM 420
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
COM 247
Documentary
THR 232
Acting
or THR 233 Acting for Camera
Five electives (three must be upper division) must be chosen from the three defined tracks below
in consultation with your adviser who is designated by the program director. Note that not all elective
courses are offered every year, so alternatives within the track may have to be chosen.
Film majors should fulfill the Senior Keystone requirement in either the English Department or Art
Department.
Track #1 Production: This track is designed for students interested in producing films/videos.
Electives include: FLM 312 Film Production II, COM 243 Studio Production, COM 348 Digital Video
Production, FLM 499 Independent Study, Art 132 Photography, ART 215 Design for New Media
I, ART 315 Design for New Media II, ART 340 Digital Imaging, ENL 228 Broadcast and Online
Journalism, MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, THR 328
Stage Design, THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for State and Film
Track #2 Performance: This track is designed for students interested in acting and directing.
Electives include: THR 233 Acting for the Camera, THR/ENL 325 Playwriting, THR 366 Stage
Direction, THR 328 Theatrical Design, THR 360 Interpretive Reading, THR 350 Voice for Stage and
Screen,THR 499 Independent Study, ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts
Track #3 Theory and Culture: This track is designed for students interested in analysis of film,
film genres, and cultural context. Electives include: COM 120 Mass Media and Popular Culture,
ENL 221 Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture, ENL 228 Broadcast and Online
Journalism, ENL 240 Introduction to Literary Study, ENL 430 Advanced Studies in Theory and
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Method, FLM 499, AIS 364 Indigenous Filmmakers, AIS 264 American Indians in Cinema, AIS 208/
408 Native American Women and Film, ART 240 Art History, PHI 260 Philosophy and the Arts, PHI
120 Ethics, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, SPA 248 Spanish and Latin American Culture through
Film, REL 309 Religion at the Movies
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR/QFA is satisfied by GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, PHI 230, or PHY 119
Film Minor
Six courses including:
ENL 241
FLM/THR 216
THR 232
or THR 233
COM 243
FLM/THR 420
Introduction to Cinema Art
Film Production I
Acting
Acting for Camera
Studio Production
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
Plus one of the following:
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
COM 247
Documentary
COM 348
Digital Video Production
ENL 328
Screenwriting
THR 230
Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
THR 328
Stage Design
THR 366
Stage Direction
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses offered at
Augsburg. Prospective minors must obtain prior approval from a film faculty adviser.
Communication Courses
COM 111 Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis, style,
listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may take only one of either COM
111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit. Fall, spring)
COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of preparing speeches for delivery in formal and contest situations.
Students are expected to attend three interscholastic speech tournaments and compete in
at least two of the following: informative speaking, persuasive speaking, speaking to
entertain, and/or communication analysis. (Note: Students may take only one of either
COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit. Fall)
COM 115 Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
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An introduction to public speaking for students majoring in scientific or technical fields.
Includes the same foundational material as introduction to public speaking, including
delivery, argumentation, persuasion, and audience analysis. This material is then applied to
specific contexts common in technical fields, with special attention to distinguishing expert
or lay audiences and the use of technical vocabulary and notation systems. (Note: Students
may take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit.)
COM 120 Mass Media and Popular Culture
This course is a survey of the mass media in popular culture. Students will examine the
different types of mass media and will gain an understanding of what popular culture is and
why it is important. The course examines the importance of media criticism and the impact
that media have had on culture and society. Students are encouraged to think critically
about media and media consumption.
FLM 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16mm filmmaking. The student will make short
films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
COM 243 Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, scriptwriting, directing, and producing for video. (Fall)
COM 247 Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on experience
dealing with nonfiction subjects.
COM 254 Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal messages;
emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome communication barriers.
(Spring)
COM 280 Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to acquaint students with the world of ideas that
serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies. (Fall)
FLM 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in FLM/THR 216 and adds the study
of color photography and sound design. Through exercises and assignments the student
will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing short films. (Prereq.: FLM 216)
COM 321 Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and
speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging from impromptu speaking
and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students’
speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111 or 115)
COM 329 Intercultural Communication
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This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including
differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Spring: alternate years)
COM 345 Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as
superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation of employees,
organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of communication problems.
COM 348 Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on post-production
editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine
format news program and music video. (Prereq.: COM 243 or 247)
COM 351 Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence,
fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze public arguments that confront
students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM 111 or 115 or consent of instructor; ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111; and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
COM 352 Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying special
attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3; COM 111, 112, or
115 or consent of instructor; and a Quantitative Foundations course. Please see full list of
prerequisites in Records and Registration. Spring)
COM 355 Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making, leadership
styles, and conflict management. (Spring)
COM 356 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
This course explores theories and concepts from communication studies related to our
understanding of self, other, relationships, and what it means to lead a compassionate life.
As such, it provides students with an opportunity to probe deeper into theories and
concepts introduced in COM 254 Interpersonal Communication. (Prereq.: COM 254 or
consent of instructor)
FLM 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur
in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the cinema they
see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to
help them read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact.
COM 405 Nonverbal Communication
This course focuses on the nonverbal elements of communication. Nonverbal
communication encompasses all communication except the spoken word. In order to fully
explore the functions of nonverbal communication in everyday life, students will conduct a
research project that looks at nonverbal communication in depth. (Prereq: COM 280)
COM 480 Public Relations/Promotional Communication
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Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An
overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication
in profit and nonprofit organizations. (Evenings)
COM 490 Communication Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Communication and Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and application of those theories to each student’s
sense of vocation. This course satisfies the keystone requirement.
COM 495 Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary sources and
methodology of research.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
COM 199 Internship
COM 299 Directed Study
COM 399 Internship
COM 499 Independent Study/Research
FLM 399 Internship
FLM 499 Independent Study/Research
Electives
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 379
BUS 440
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 328
ENL 430
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
MKT 450
PHI 230
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POL 342
POL 375
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 385
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 230
THR 232
THR 350
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Computer Science—CSC
The Department of Computer Science at Augsburg strives to give students a sound theoretical
and practical foundation in computer science. We offer both a BA and a BS major. The coursework
provides students a strong foundation in computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than
applications. We encourage students to strengthen their coursework by electing an internship,
undergraduate research experience or cooperative education experience. Our location in the Twin
Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to
add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett, Erik Steinmetz, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Computer Science Major
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
CSC 320
CSC 345
CSC 385
CSC 450
CSC 451
MAT 114
MAT 171
or MAT 145
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer Organization
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Precalculus (or MPG 4)
Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
Calculus I
And two electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 475
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S)
graduation skill is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (115 recommended), or
b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the computer science
department. Consult your academic adviser for details.
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Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science Major
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
CSC 320
CSC 345
CSC 385
CSC 450
CSC 451
MAT 145
MAT 146
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer Organization
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Calculus I
Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 247
MAT 271
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Modeling and Differential Equations
Discrete Mathematical Structures (recommended)
And three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Speaking (S)
graduation skill is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (COM 115 recommended), or
b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the computer science
department. Consult your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major has been designed to serve students with need for some
basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major requires six courses from
computer science, six from economics, and a required capstone independent study. Students
interested in this major should consult with the faculty in computer science, in economics, or one of
the coordinators.
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Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics, and Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
CSC 160
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
CSC 210
Introduction to Networking and Communications
CSC 240
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and Design
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 112
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318
Management Science
ECO 315
Money and Banking
or EC0 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499
Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to
fulfill each of these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational philosophy emphasizes areas of interest in which philosophy and computer
science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy
of language. The major requires seven courses from computer science, six from philosophy, and a
required capstone topics course. Students interested in this major should consult with the faculty in
computer science, in philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy, and Noel Petit, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171
or MAT 145
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
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CSC 320
Algorithms
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 241
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th Century Philosophy
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th Century Philosophy
Philosophy of Science
PHI 365
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in computer science major courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent study
project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170, 210, 345, one additional upper division computer science
course, and one of MAT 171 or MAT 145.
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as completing a major
requirement. A course must also be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite
for a subsequent computer science course.
Computer Science Courses
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and computer
communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, the Internet, and
programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3, recommend concurrent registration with MAT 171 or
complete CSC 160 prior to taking MAT 171)
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a high-level
programming language. (Three hours of lecture, one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.:
CSC 160 and MPG 3, pass CT assessment or GST 100; MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210 Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three hours of lecture,
one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT
171; pass CT assessment or GST 100)
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory, distributed processing
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systems, network protocols and security, standards, network management, and general
computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3)
CSC 272 UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is assumed that the
student has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in some
other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course with a study of a programming
language)
CSC 320 Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching and sorting
algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and tree and graph traversal
algorithms. The classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems.
(Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171; pass CT assessment or GST
100)
CSC 345 Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, binary representation of data, processors,
instruction sets, and assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352 Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization and security,
and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 353 Database Architecture and Design
An introduction to the physical design and tuning of database systems. Topics include data
storage, indexing, query processing, and transaction processing with a focus on the relation
database. Advanced topics include security, other types of databases (e.g., distributed
databases, client-server architectures, object-oriented), emerging technologies, and
applications. (Prereq.: CSC 210; CSC 352 recommended)
CSC 373 Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional, symbolic languages, such as Lisp or Scheme.
A study of the foundation algorithms used in the field of artifical intelligence. Applications to
selected problems from artificial intelligence. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and pass CT assessment
or GST 100)
CSC 385 Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory,
and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown
automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness and uncomputability. (Prereq.: CSC 210
and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 431 Introduction to AI Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing, sensor
fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
CSC 440 Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
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Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCP/IP and other network
examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process management, interactions
among major components of computer systems, and a detailed study of the effects of
computer architecture on operating systems. (Prereq.: CSC 240 and 345)
CSC 450 Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics
include formal languages, programming language syntax and semantics, parsing, and
interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345 or concurrent registration,
CSC 385 or concurrent registration, CSC 320, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
CSC 451 Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and the run-time
environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345, CSC 450, and CSC
385)
CSC 457 Computer Graphics
A study of the foundational algorithms required for computer graphics. Topics include
geometric algorithms, geometric modeling, graphics techniques, graphical user interfaces,
human-centered software development, computer animation, virtual environments and 3D
immersive rendering. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4)
CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other courses.
This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than twice as part of the
requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
CSC 199 Internship
P/N grading only.
CSC 299 Directed Study
CSC 399 Internship
P/N grading only.
CSC 499 Independent Study/Research
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Economics—ECO
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses a strong theoretical background,
quantitative analysis, and an emphasis on national and international issues. Students who graduate
with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or to work
successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers six majors. The economics major and the applied economics majors lead
to careers in the business world or government. The Mathematical Economics major is designed
for students who intend to attend graduate school in economics or another quantitative field such
as finance or operations research. It is also intended to serve students who would like to work in
quantitative fields immediately upon graduation, e.g., research analysts or actuaries. Computational
economics provides a liberal arts entry into the field of computer science. The combined economics/
business administration major allows students great flexibility in order to explore both fields. Finally,
the teaching major in political science/economics allows secondary education licensure students to
obtain a solid background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for confronting change because it presents a
disciplined way to analyze and make choices. An economics major prepares students for community
leadership and leads to a great diversity of career opportunities including law, teaching, journalism,
private and public international service. Pre-law and potential Master of Business Administration
students are especially encouraged to consider economics as a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such as business
administration, international relations, mathematics, management information systems, political
science, history, and area study programs. Students who are interested in any type of quantitatively
oriented graduate program in economics or in business are encouraged to either major or minor in
mathematics. These students should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for
specific course suggestions.
Augsburg offers degrees in economics, applied economics, business and economics,
computational economics, and economics and political science (education majors only.) For the
economics and applied economics majors, the capstone experience is Economics 490 Research
Methods in Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their adviser for other alternatives.
Internships are recommended. Students must consult with the department chair and the internship
office before registering for academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three upper division economics courses for a
major and two for a minor. Transfer classes must have been completed in the last 10 years with at
least a 2.0 grade.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Kevin Bowman, Keith Gilsdorf, Stella Hofrenning, Edward Lotterman, Bernard
Walley
Degree and Major Requirements
Major in Economics, B.A.
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Economics Core:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 312
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
Research Methods in Econometrics
ECO 490
and three other upper division economics courses
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics Class:
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145, 146
Calculus I and II
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer
students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these skills.
Major in Applied Economics B.A.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
ECO 360
International Economics
ECO 318
Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 350
Labor Economics
ECO 399
Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120
Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Computational Economics,B.A.
See Computer Science.
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Combined Major in Economics and Business Administration, B.A.
Five economics courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 113
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 313
and one other upper division economics course.
Six accounting/business administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Financial Management
FIN 331
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
and one other upper division business course.
Major in Mathematical Economics, B.S.
Eight economics courses:
Eco 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
Eco 113 Principles of Microeconomics
Eco 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Eco 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
Eco 490 Research Methods in Economics
2 Upper Division Economics Courses
Seven mathematics courses:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 3737 and 374 Probability and Statistics I & II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 324 Analysis
or MAT 369 Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Physical Sciences
or MAT 377 Operations Research
Recommended Courses: CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science and Communication and
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your department chair
or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
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Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students, therefore, should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral examination in
the major field of concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112, 113, 312, 313, and one additional economics upper division course. Other
configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair. Note: Students who plan to
major in the department are strongly encouraged to select a department adviser as soon as possible
in order to carefully plan their program of study.
Economics Courses
ECO 110 Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications of many problems facing a metro-urban
environment especially in the areas of education, housing, and transportation and is
designed for those students who do not plan to major in economics, business
administration, or MIS On demand)
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy,
international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to current economic
problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113. ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in
either order. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market structures,
and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May
be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
ECO 311 Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of fiscal policy on
economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113 On
Demand)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via macromodels.
Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and the role of expectations.
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(Prereq.: ECO 112 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing
of factors of production and income distribution; introduction to welfare economics.
(Prereq.: ECO 113 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Spring semester and winter
trimester)
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial banks, and the
Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate economic activity. Emphasis
placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall/Spring semesters and
winter trimester)
ECO 317 Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that rely on
different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including systemic changes in
Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and compared to real-world variants.
(Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: Every three years)
ECO 318 Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern techniques of management
science to prepare students to make better business and economic decisions. Emphasis is
on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental
protection, the shortest route, and inventory models. (Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall
semester and winter trimester)
ECO 350 Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of collective
bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate
years)
ECO 360 International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among nations.
Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments, exchange rate
systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 365 Environmental Economics
This course applies economic principles to the management and utilization of society’s
environmental resources. It analyzes the role of externalities and the public policy
approaches designed to address those market failures, including command/control and
incentive-based strategies. Policy issues examined include air and water pollution, global
environmental issues like ozone depletion and global warming, and environmental policy for
developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate years)
ECO 370 International Economic Development
This course studies the major factors that affect the economic standard of living in the
developing world. It examines such issues as poverty and income inequality, population
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growth, education and health of society, agricultural production, environmental externalities,
and the role of international trade and foreign assistance. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or ECO 113.
Spring: alternate years)
ECO 415 Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among the topics
considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of demand and cost
functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management. (Prereq.:
BUS 379, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416 Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical tools to the
areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312 or ECO 313 and MATH
145 or a calculus class approved by course instructor.)
ECO 490 Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the application of statistical models and methods to
economic problems. Emphasis is on use of econometric software to analyze data and to
test hypotheses. This course satisfies the keystone requirement. (Prereq.: ECO 112 and
ECO 113, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ECO 495 Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current national and international economic problems and
policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ECO 199 Internship
(P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299 Directed Study
ECO 399 Internship
(Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent of instructor. P/N grading only.)
ECO 499
Independent Study/Research
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Education—ECE, EED, ESE, EDU, SPE
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education programs that are
accredited by the Minnesota Board of Teaching and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead to recommendation for licensure to the State of Minnesota
for elementary (grades K-6); secondary (grades 5-12) in communication arts/literature, health,
mathematics, and social studies; grades 9-12 in life science, chemistry, and physics; grades 5-8 in
general science; and K-12 specialist licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, and special
education: EBD and LD. (Note: special education: EBD and LD are available in WEC only.) Optional
endorsements for an elementary license include preprimary, middle school mathematics, middle
school science, middle school social studies, or middle school communication arts/literature. The K-12
Reading Licensure endorsement is also available at the graduate level to already licensed teachers.
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both weekday and weekend/evening
formats. Weekend College degree and licensure programs are limited to elementary, secondary
communication arts/literature and social studies, and K-12 visual arts and special education.
Additional teaching majors are available through the weekday program and open to weekday and
weekend students who can take courses on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite, elementary
core, and professional education courses except fieldwork and student teaching are available on
a weekend or weekday late afternoon/evening schedule. Fieldwork and student teaching must be
completed during regular weekday hours. All students must have some time available each term for
field experiences.
A graduate level licensure option is available in weekend/evening format to those already holding
a BA degree. Graduate courses taken for licensure can be applied to a Master of Arts degree in
education. Contact the Education Department or the Adult and Graduate Admissions Office for
information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must apply for acceptance into the education
department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. All students are required to take the Minnesota
Teacher License Exam (MTLE) in Basic Skills—Reading, Writing, and Math—prior to beginning 300400 level courses. Additional criteria for acceptance into the education department are available
in the department. Students complete a semester of full-time student teaching at the conclusion
of their degree and/or licensure programs. State law requires passing appropriate exams prior to
recommendation for licensure: MTLE, Principles of Learning and Teaching Test, and one or more
subject matter tests.
The education department offers non-licensure majors in elementary education and education
studies. Contact the department for details. The department also offers a special education minor
which is described at the end of this section after course listings.
All students are assigned an education department adviser at the outset of coursework. All
students are expected to become knowledgeable of programs and follow through with department
policies. Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students may participate in an international student teaching
program. Those interested in further information should contact the education department at least one
year prior to student teaching. Students who teach abroad will do part of their student teaching in the
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Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
Note: Major changes in Minnesota elementary teacher licensure will be implemented in fall 2010.
No one may be licensed under programs described in catalogs prior to 2010.
Students who entered the College under earlier catalogs must comply with the requirements of the
new licensure programs.
Education Faculty
Lynn Lindow (Chair), Elizabeth Ankeny, Chris Brown, Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire, Ann
Grugel, Gretchen Irvine, Anne Kaufman, Gregory Krueger, Susan O’Connor, Vicki Olson, Donna
Patterson, Ron Petrich, Linda Stevens, Diane Vodicka, Dana Wagner, Barbara West
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Elementary Education—EED/EDC
Elementary Major and Licensure Requirements
Elementary education majors are required to complete the following non-major and major courses.
To be licensed they must also complete a student teaching experience. Degree-seeking students
follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change—see Education Department
for most current list):
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for non-math specialty students
MPG 3:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary Teachers I (required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary Teachers II (required)
Science sequence for non-science specialty students
Option A is for weekday students who do not have college-level science courses in their background.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
SCI 111
Natural Science II
Option B is for weekday, weekend, and/or transfer students with at least one college level science
course accepted in transfer or for weekday students who have already started this sequence.
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
or EED 203 Elementary Education Physical Science (summer school only; does not fulfill general
education requirement)
and EED 200 Elementary Education Earth Science (summer school only; does not fulfill general
education requirement)
and BIO 102 The Biological World
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
Foundations Block II (courses from this point and on require admissions to the department)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
Methods Block I
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EED 311
EED 312
EED 325
EED 326
EED 386
K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
K-6 Literacy Methods
Structured Field Experience (0 credit)
K-6 Children’ Literature (.5)
Methods Block II
EED 341
EED 342
EED 350
EED 360
EED 370
EED 380
EED 336
K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
K-6 Methods: Science
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5)
Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0). Student teaching is required for licensure. Students
with an elementary major who do not complete student teaching can graduate through the elementary
education non-licensure major.
Middle School Specialty Area (endorsements optional for elementary license)
Communication Arts Specialty
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
COM 254, 329 or 351 or 355
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student Teaching Content Area
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Adolescent Literature/Media Literacy
Student Teaching
Social Studies Specialty
POL 121
American Government and Politics
HIS 120, 121 or 122 US History
ECO 113
Microeconomics
Choose 1:
HIS 103: HIS 104; PSY 105; SOC 121; ANT 141
ESE 220
Human Geography
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student Teaching Content Area
ESE 311
Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5)
Student Teaching
Math Specialty
MPG 4
or MAT 114 Precalculus
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MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 248 Biostatistics
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematics
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
ESE 331
Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5)
Student Teaching
Science Specialty
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II
BIO 121
Human Biology
BIO 102
Biological World
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
SCI 106
Meteorology
Geology
(take elsewhere — see Education Department for suggestions)
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
ESE 341
Middle School Methods: Science (.5)
Student Teaching
Preprimary Teaching License (3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds)
Requirement: Must have elementary teaching license
Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 250
SOC 231
Family Systems (Day) or SPE 440 Parent and Professional Planning (WEC)
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary-aged Children
ECE 347/547 Immersion and teaching competence
ECE 488, 489 Student Teaching for seven weeks in preprimary or Kindergarten, then 7 weeks in a
grade (1-6)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and grades of P
in student teaching courses are required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core,
specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of two full courses graded P/N, plus student
teaching, is the maximum allowed within the elementary education major requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
A graduate-level elementary licensure option is available through Weekend College. Licensure
is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. The graduate credits
can be used toward the MAE degree. Contact the Education Department or the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office for information.
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Secondary Education—ESE/EDC
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific requirements of the education
department and the subject area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to
have advisers in both their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or
K-12 licensure is available in art, life science, chemistry, communication arts/literature, health,
mathematics, music, physical education, physics, social studies, and grades 5-8 general science.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for teaching in secondary schools are met
through the Augsburg College education department licensure program. These requirements are:
bachelor’s degree, academic major in an approved teaching area, and completion of an approved
licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter adviser for Graduation Skills requirements in Critical Thinking
(CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Non-departmental requirements
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Program Requirements
Foundations Block I
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 MN American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/MN American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
Foundations Block II (Courses from this point and on require admission to the education department.)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
Methods Block I
ESE 300
ESE 325
Reading/Writing in the Content Area
Creating Learning Environments
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods in Licensure Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in the teaching major, and P in student
teaching are required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education
program courses must have a grade of 2.0 or better.
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Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the secondary education program
even though they may plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person with a major in one of
these special areas will take three to four courses in student teaching and do some student teaching
at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note: Recommendation for teacher licensure in music
is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Music
education major.
Art, music, and physical education teacher education programs lead to licensure for grades K-12.
Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through Weekend College. Licensure is obtained
through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the Education Department or
the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Offices for information.
Education Core Courses—EDC
EDC 199 Internship
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and
philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience
required. This course meets Engaging Minneapolis requirements. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness
and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally,
as well as how these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this
course is the Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural
content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal
government, history, language, and culture. (WEC and summer only)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the major minority
groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills applicable to
teaching and other professional vocations.
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5 course)
An overview of cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based
American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of
instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective
audio-visual and computer-based materials for teaching/learning situations. Computer
training will be included in this course.
EDC 310 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
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A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special
emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
EDC 399 Internship
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on
techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes, and special
focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department or special permission of instructor)
EDC 490 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with
parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development.
Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. This course meets the senior
keystone requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
Elementary Education—EED
EED 199 Internship
EED 200 Elementary Education Earth Science (summer, only)
This course is designed to provide hands-on investigations that model modern inquiry
learning and teaching strategies. It meets the basic earth science subject matter standards
for initial licensure. This is a content intensive course. Plan to spend much time outside of
class reading and completing assignments.
EED 203 Elementary Education Physical Science (Summer only)
Students will participate in hands-on experiments to explore properties of and changes in
matter; position, motion, and force; light, heat, electricity, and magnetism; and kinds of
ways to transfer energy. Taking the physical concepts learned, students will develop
demonstrations and lessons for K-5 classrooms. Assessment is based on written
assignments, a technology project, lessons/demonstrations, and classroom participation.
(Prereq: students must be elementary education majors — this course does NOT meet the
Science Lab graduation requirement. Summer only)
EED 299 Directed Study
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
An initiation into the study of K-6 elementary literacy instruction, which focuses on the
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fundamentals of linguistics and literacy development in children with special attention to
English language learners. This course aims in particular to develop students’ base
knowledge as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literacy.
EED 325
K-6 Literacy Methods
Continued instruction in and discussion of literacy K-6 instruction, development, and
assessment. This course aims to investigate research and practices involved in K-6 literacy
instruction by examining the competing theories regarding literacy, the research findings
that give support to these theories, and a range of practical approaches to teach literacy in
an elementary setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the department, and successful
completion of EED 225. Students must be registered concurrently for EED 326.)
EED 326
Structured Field Experience (0 credit)
Observation, analysis, and preparation of assessment tools and literacy materials for K-6
students in an elementary classroom setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the
department, and successful completion of EED 225. Students must be registered
concurrently for EED 325.)
EED 331 Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and processes appropriate to middle level
students. Emphasis will include the writing process, types of writing, and integrated writing
across the curriculum. This course is required for students seeking elementary licensure
with a communication arts/literature specialty. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 336
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
The focus of this course is on formal and informal assessment tools, response to
intervention, and differentiated instruction in a K-6 literacy setting. (Prereq.: MTLE,
admission to the department, and successful completion of EED 225 and EED 325.)
EED 341 K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 342 K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department. MPG3. MAT 137 recommended)
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
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Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and thematic
teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department.)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten.
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 386 Children’s Literature (.5 course)
This course focuses on the study of literature for children and young adolescents. It
includes wide reading across the genres represented in children’s literature, to evaluate the
quality of the literature read, exploring children’s response to literature, and using children’s
literature in teaching and learning.
EED 399 Internship
EED 481, 483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure.
Successful completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree
program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE
and admission to department)
Secondary Education—ESE
ESE 199
Internship
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
This course is designed as an introduction to the principal concepts, approaches, and
perspectives of the study of geography through the examination of world geographic
patterns and processes. Major topics include population distribution; cultural characteristics
and cultural landscapes; political integration and disintegration; economic land use;
settlements and urbanization. This course will meet the Minnesota Standards of Effective
Practice in Geography for middle school and high school social studies license.
ESE 299
Directed Study
ESE 300
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources
to teach reading and writing through the content areas. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department. Note: Students seeking the 5-12 communication arts/literature license do must
take this course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required in
social studies is taught as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
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An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the
Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating
environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not
need to take this course.)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required in
mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5
course). Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis
on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion reguired in
science taught concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Also required for
elementary concentration in communication arts/literature. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis
on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/
literature license. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
ESE 399
Internship
ESE 481, Student Teaching
483, 485 Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure.
Secondary licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses require two to three. Successful
completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program
and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
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Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities and/or Special Education:
Learning Disabilities—SPE
The special education EBD and LD majors are available only through Weekend College; ideally,
to people who are currently in schools working with students with these labels. These majors lead to
Minnesota teaching licensure in special education with a specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities
and/or learning disabilities. Courses labeled SPE are to be taken during the final year of coursework
while students are working in an EBD or LD setting. Variations on this ideal are possible; see the
Education Department for more information.
A graduate level licensure option is available through Weekend College. Licensure is obtained
through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115
ENL 111
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Effective Writing
Required Education Courses for EBD:
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
K-6 Literacy Methods
EED 325
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavior Disabilities and Learning Disabilities
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Required Education Courses for LD:
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All courses for the EBD major, with the exception of SPE 430, plus:
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar
(.5 course)
The purpose of this course is to discuss critical issues in the field, create a final portfolio
synthesizing your coursework and experience, and prepare for student teaching. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral disabilities and
learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD
category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses
theoretical perspectives and conceptual models as they relate to this category of disability.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the department)
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation
stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and how they influence
student placement and programming. A qualitative and person-centered assessment
process is emphasized. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the department)
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual program plans
and to create effective learning environments for students labeled EBD. Particular attention
is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key
school personnel. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the department)
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD). This includes
an in-depth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as various theoretical models
(sociological, biological, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral) applied to understanding
learning disabilities. The course will also provide a critique of current philosophical positions
in the field. Students will also acquire knowledge related to accessing information relevant
to the field of learning disabilities. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are labeled EBD.
It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active and non-aversive approaches drawn from
current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person-centered planning
and functional assessment. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the department)
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally
appropriate instruction that support the learning of students identified as having learning
disabilities. The course will specifically focus on the areas of reading, writing, listening
comprehension, math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. There will be a strong focus
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on the modifications involved in these areas and the planning process involved. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs, specifically those
families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied.
The need to form strong connections with community agencies is emphasized. This course
along with SPE 315 meets the senior keystone requirement in the core curriculum.
(Prereq.: MTLE, admission to department, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure.
Student teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within an internship context.
Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
Special Education Minor
The special education minor requires six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course)
that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to
fit the needs of students in various disciplines interested in disability issues. This minor is available
through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410
EDU 491
SOC 231
PSY 105
Learners with Special Needs
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Principles of Psychology
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250
PSY 251
PSY 252
Child Development
Adolescent and Young Adult
Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260
Humans Developing
SWK 301
History and Analysis of Social Policy
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
PSY 359
Assessment
Interested students should contact the director of special education at the outset of coursework.
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
(see EDC course descriptions)
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus on-campus
seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with the special education
director about a placement prior to registering for the course. (Prereq.: completion of all
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other courses in special education minor or consent of instructor. Open to all.)
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Engineering
Augsburg College has cooperative arrangements with two universities to allow students to earn a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either the University
of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering, Minneapolis, or Michigan Technological University,
Houghton, Michigan. Because of the special requirements and opportunities of these programs, early
consultation with the Augsburg engineering adviser is necessary. Applications for these programs
require the recommendation of the Augsburg engineering adviser. Contact Jeff Johnson, Physics
Department, 612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The College of Science and Engineering and Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides for two
dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE) enables students to receive a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University
of Minnesota. The program typically involves three years at Augsburg and two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
Students may apply for the program after completing the sophomore year. At that time, they will
be informed of their status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance
into the program. Formal application to the College of Science and Engineering may be completed
during the second semester of the junior year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Engineering (BA/ME) enables students to receive a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and a Master of Engineering degree from the University
of Minnesota. This program involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the
College of Science and Engineering.
The curriculum is the same as the BA/BE curriculum with the addition of several extra courses that
are completed at Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum.
The number of such courses varies by IT department and area of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the BA/ME program should be initiated during the second semester
of the junior year at Augsburg. Formal application for the program may be completed during the senior
year. Those admitted will receive special counseling from the College of Science and Engineering
staff regarding courses that should be taken during the senior year at Augsburg. Participants in the
BA/ME program are not guaranteed admission to the College of Science and Engineering.
Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg and a
Bachelor of Engineering degree from Michigan Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg followed by two years at the affiliated university.
Students accepted into the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if
they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and are
recommended by the engineering adviser of Augsburg College.
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Students are also encouraged to explore opportunities for graduate work at Michigan
Technological University. Further information on these and other graduate programs is available from
the Augsburg engineering adviser.
Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid who are participants in these dual degree programs will
be encouraged to apply to the engineering school of their choice for continuing support. Their
applications will be evaluated using need and academic performance as criteria.
Degree and Major Requirements
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115
CHM 116
CSC 170
ENL 111
PHY 121
PHY 122
General Chemistry
General Chemistry
Structured Programming
Effective Writing
General Physics I
General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 146
Calculus II
MAT 245
Calculus III
MAT 369
Modeling and Differential Equations
or PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses at Augsburg.
Normally MAT 145, 146 and PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year. Students interested in chemical
engineering also should take CHM 351, 352.
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English—ENL
Those who study English believe that an intense concern for words, ideas, and images helps
people understand who they are and who they can become. Writing helps all of us clarify and share
our thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate the pains and joys of human existence. Through
the study of English we see life’s complexity, experience life as others do, and better understand
the world in which we live and work. Students majoring in English have the opportunity to choose
one of four concentrations: Literature, Language and Theory; Media Writing; Creative Writing; and
Secondary Licensure in Communication Arts/Literature.
English relates closely to other majors. With the other arts, English is concerned with the pleasure
that comes from artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art. With psychology and
sociology, English is concerned with individual and group behavior. With philosophy, English is
interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and language. With science, English is
interested in discovering order and determining structures. With speech and communication, English
studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and humanities,
English studies the way people have acted and thought at different times and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English integrates its program with the cultural opportunities of this
vital urban area. Augsburg students can walk to assigned or recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors have the opportunity to use and refine their skills through
working in internships on and off campus, tutoring English Language Learners (ELL) students, or
tutoring in the writing lab.
Students with an Augsburg English major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college
education, journalism, government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public
relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
John Schmit (Chair), Stephan Clark, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Suzanne Donsky, Douglas Green,
John Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan Jorgensen, Dallas Liddle, Kathryn Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama,
Cary Waterman, Susan Williams
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
The English Literature, Language, and Theory concentration provides students various
approaches to the life-enhancing study of the written word and visual text. Spotlight courses focus
on specific authors, genres, or themes, and provoke discovery of new literary experiences. Courses
in African American, Native American, Asian American, and post colonial literatures reconfigure the
nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English, American, and world literatures are
organized by historical periods and provide a classically structured framework of study. Courses in
literary theory demand the intense and intellectually challenging engagement of text, culture, and self.
While some of our courses foreground theoretical approaches to literature and deeply examine
race, class, and gender in the consideration of their subject matter, all of our courses infuse these
concerns into their engagement with primary works of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, film, and
drama.
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All literature classes involve students in dynamic and enjoyable literary examination, and are
taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes develop and demand the
skills of aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical
and engaging writing — skills of the educated and employable citizen.
The literature, language, and theory concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with
American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, Film, Theatre Arts, and Women’s Studies.
The English Writing concentration is for students who intend to develop professional skills in either
creative or media writing. Over the course of their study, students will master terminology; understand
historical, legal, and ethical issues relevant to the field; and study the works of established writers
and professionals. The writing major emphasizes expanding competencies in observation, research,
and analysis that enable writers to gather material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their
work. Writing majors will understand the interdisciplinary demands inherent in creative and media
writing (including issues of design) and will enhance their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities
inherent in the writing life.
Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors who are practicing writers themselves. The
writing concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication Studies, and
Theatre Arts.
The Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure major is for students who seek to be
licensed to teach in Minnesota in communication arts/literature. Students are encouraged to take
courses toward their major during the first and sophomore years, and to apply for the education
licensure program no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work with advisers in the English department and the education
department in order to meet the professional requirements within the education department as well as
the requirements for the major. Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be achieved through
an English major, which requires at least two additional, specific courses, or through a communication
studies major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill is met by completing the following courses:
Concentrations in English Literature, Language, and Theory; English Writing; Creative Writing:
QR/QFA: GST 200 or PHY 119; OR a
QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT
145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion of either a:QA:
ENL 327
Concentration in Media Writing:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion of:
QA: ENL 327
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND completion of:
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QA: COM 352
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to
fulfill each of these skills.
Major Requirements
English Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112.
Students must take at least two 200-level literature courses as prerequisites for upper division
courses in English, as well as either ENL 220 or ENL 221. No more than two 200-level literature
courses may count for the major.
Students must take at least five 300-level courses, with one each in British literature, American
literature, and world literature.
Majors must take at least one 400-level course with concurrent enrollment in ENL 490 English
Keystone. Any 300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in English Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are required. One course must be ENL
220 or ENL 221; the remaining four must be literature, language, and theory courses, three of which
must be upper division courses.
English Writing Concentration
Students must take 10 or 11 courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including three
literature, language, and theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level or higher.
Creative Writing Emphasis
Two introductory writing courses at the 200-level: ENL 226 (required) and either ENL 220 or 221.
And a 300 level writing sequence: Either Fiction I and Fiction II (ENL 320 and 321), or Poetry I and
Poetry II (ENL 322 and 323). And one elective from the following: ENL 227; ENL 228; ENL 320 or
ENL 322; ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325; an approved ACTC creative writing course; or an
internship.And ENL 420, the keystone writing course. An additional art class is required, either Web
Design I (ART 215) or Graphic Design (ART 225).
Media Writing Emphasis
Two introductory courses are required: Either ENL 227 or 228; and Either ENL 220 or 221. Also
required, ENL 327 Quantitative Journalism; and two additional courses from the following: ENL 226,
227, 228, ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325; an approved ACTC writing/reporting course; or an
internship.
And ENL 427, the Keystone Advanced Studies in Media Ethics and Theory.
Additional art classes are required: Web Design I (ART 215) and Graphic Design (ART 225).
Minor in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112, including at least one course from the 200-level and two from the 300-level.
A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112 and must include ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative writing courses, two of
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which must be a 300 two-course writing sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis requires six courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112,
and must include ENL 227 or 228, ENL 427, one design course, and three upper division media
writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
ENL 365
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
Internship in Teaching Writing
ENL 396
And three upper-division ENL Literature courses, one each in British, American, and world literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related
activity (subject to departmental approval).
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 112
Contest Public Speaking
COM 243
Studio Production
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
COM 352
Persuasion
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure. They include EDC 200, 210, 211,
220, 310; ESE 325, 350, 351, 352; EDC 410, 490; student teaching. In addition to consulting your
designated ENL adviser, contact an education department adviser for information about education
courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; submit proposal to department chair by early October
in senior year for department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty committee. Honors
project may receive independent study credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
Other Requirements
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors must take at least three of their English courses at
Augsburg. Transfer students who minor in English must take at least two of their English courses at
Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English from another college must take at least
three of their English courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must
be taken before the department can recommend a student for student teaching.
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The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing
class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a
score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop competence in composition skills—such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences—are required
to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more individual instruction than is
possible in Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101)
with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Note: Students should register for ENL 101 during the first semester of attendance if possible.
ENL 111, 112, or HON 111 should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing (ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111), HON 111, or ENL
112 can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with their instructor up
through the last week of class (without special permission/petition). Students who choose to receive a
traditional grade in either course will receive a grade of N (one time only) if their work is below a 2.0.
A student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher, will receive a
grade of 0.0.
English Courses
Service Courses
The department offers these service courses for students as required by a placement test. Note:
First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place in the
course.
ENL 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENL 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of students
identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition.
Students receive course credit, but this course does not fulfill the graduation requirement in
writing. The minimum passing grade for this course is 2.0.
ENL 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques, and writing critical
reviews. Attention is given to increasing students’ effectiveness in choosing, organizing,
and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising for clarity and style. A writing lab is
provided for those needing additional help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
This course takes a problem-based, process-oriented approach to expository writing.
Attention is given to choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; reading
closely; and revising carefully for clarity and style. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 112
Advanced Effective Writing
Advanced Effective Writing follows the same purposes and procedures as ENL 111;
placement is determined by a writing sample submitted by students upon entry to the
College. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
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ENL 217/218
English for Language Learners
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level materials, and
writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing determines placement in
these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ELL
requirement is met. Students continue in ELL until the requirement is completed but can
receive credit for only two courses.
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses
The 200-level courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the English major develop
foundational competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for
diverse literary discovery. These courses require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite
or co-requisite.
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
This course develops students’ critical and analytical skills in reading and appreciating all
kinds of literary texts and genres, including poetry, fiction, and drama. Emphasis is placed
on learning fundamental terms and concepts that serve future literary inquiry and
enjoyment. Required for communication arts/literature teacher licensure major. (Prereq or
co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and technical and
aesthetic evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both feature
length and short films, illustrating the international development of film form and selected
aesthetic movements. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 250
American Voices
American Literature is made up of many voices that are distinct from one another in any
number of ways. This course foregrounds those voices that are usually identified by dint of
ethnic rubrics. In each iteration, a specific ethnic literature such as Hispanic, Asian
American, or Jewish Literature will be emphasized. Check the departmental web page for
further information or contact the instructor. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 251
Introduction to African-American Literature
This course introduces students to the foundations, development, and production of
modern African-American literature from its origins in the 18th century to the present. It
explores various literary genres, representative authors, epochal texts, and literary and
ideological movements that have contributed to the shaping of the African American literary
tradition. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or Hon 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian writing,
including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores the richness and
diversity of American Indian literature and the ways in which literature reflects and
illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings
of literature and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and small group
discussion. Course cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111,
or HON 111, or ENL 112)
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Spotlight Courses
Offered Alternating Terms (Content for each will vary by term—check online course descriptions)
ENL 260
Authors
A chance to investigate closely an author of significant influence in various cultural
contexts. Course subjects may include “Shakespeare on Page, Stage, and
Screen,” “Tolkien’s Life, Times, and Works,” “The Cinema of Orson Welles,” “Mark Twain in
the 20th Century,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given
section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 270
Themes
This course traces a specific theme through changing historical, literary, and cultural
contexts. Course subjects may include “The Heroic Journey,” “Literature and
Landscape,” “Utopian Visions,” and others. Check the departmental webpage for the title of
a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 280
Genres
Students will consider literary and cultural developments that fix generic conventions and
ways authors subvert or challenge those conventions. Course subjects may
include “History of Mystery Fiction,” “The Short Story,” “Sports and Literature,” “Victorian
Thrillers,” “The Musical on Stage and Screen,” and others. Check the departmental
webpage for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 290
Explorations in Language and Theory
An introductory course in applied literary or language theory. Course subjects may
include “Cinema and Sexuality,” “Strategies in Reading the Novel,” “Challenging the
Gaze,” “Language and Society,” and others. Check the departmental webpage for the title
of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical
and cultural contexts. These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by employing
techniques, terminology, and research methods of the discipline, resulting in effective and substantive
expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise indicated, students must take ENL 220 or 221
(see writing courses), or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or gain consent of the
instructor as a prerequisite.
British Literature
ENL 330
Shakespeare
Study of the bard’s major plays — comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances — for their
literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level
literature, language, or theory course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 332
Renaissance and Reformation
A survey of 14th- to 17th-century British literature, with attention to its European contexts.
Begins with the Reformation of the 14th century and Canterbury Tales and ends with the
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Puritan Revolution and Paradise Lost. Themes include “the enchantment of evil”; the hero
as lover and courtier; utopian dreams and the literature of conquest; the writer as politician;
and the challenges to religious certainty in a post-Ptolemaic universe. Major writers include
Marlowe, Spenser, Shakespeare, More, and Donne. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 333
British and American Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries: Strange Shores
British and American writers of this period are surveyed, with attention to the historical,
intellectual, and social influences of the major literary movements on both sides of the
Atlantic. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 334
British Literature: Reason and Romanticism
This class investigates the literary texts now called Romanticism within the history and
culture of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain. The famous “big six” poets (Blake,
Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats) will be studied in the context of poetic
predecessors and influences (Burns, Cowper, Smith) and contemporary talents in other
genres, including Austen, Wollstonecraft, and Scott. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 336
British literature: The Age of Victoria
If America was the world’s cultural and political leader in the 20th century, Britain was the
leader of the 19th century. Students will study the literature and culture of Queen Victoria’s
England and her empire from the 1830s through 1914 in all four major genres of poetry,
fiction, drama, and essay. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 337
The British Novel: Love and Learn
This course traces two great structuring ideas—the love-plot and the education-plot—in the
rise and development of the British novel in the 18th and 19th centuries. The course spans
150 years of literary history, while studying and critiquing the ways literary theorists and
historians have explained and theorized British fiction. Authors surveyed include Defoe,
Richardson, Austen, Trollope, Bronte, Eliot, and others. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 338
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
A variable survey of drama in English by British and Commonwealth playwrights, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include “Mysteries and Moralities,” “London
Onstage,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and “What Is My Nation?” Readings range from the
Middle Ages to the present. THR 250 satisfies the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.:
ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 339
Modern British and Irish Writers
Writers of the first half of the 20th century are surveyed, with attention paid to their
contribution to modernism, experimentation, and literary form. Virginia Woolf, William Butler
Yeats, James Joyce, Henry Green, D.H. Lawrence, Samuel Becket, and Muriel Spark are
among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
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American Literature
ENL 350
Readings in African-American Literature
This course offers a chance to look in depth at authors, themes, historical influences, and
theoretical issues surrounding both classical and emerging minority literature. The course’s
focus varies. A specific ethnic literature or a specific writer may be emphasized; at other
times topics that cross the boundaries of minority literatures will be examined. Check the
departmental web page for a given section’s emphasis. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 351
19th Century American Literature
Covers the intellectual and social environment that affected the writers of the period. Many
different genres—slave narratives, romances, tall tales, epic poetry—are considered.
Douglass, Jacobs, Thoreau, Melville, Hawthorne, Twain, Emerson, Dickinson, James, and
Wharton are among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level
literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 352
American Literature from 1900 to 1945
Naturalism, the rise of modernism, the development of social protest literature, significant
movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, and other major developments of the period
are charted. Cather, Dreiser, Elliot, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Hemingway, Hughes, and Hurston
are among the writers considered. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 353
American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Writers surveyed include O’Connor, Bellow, Baraka, Baldwin, Ellison, Erdrich, Roth,
Pynchon, Oates, Kingston, Mailer, Williams, Wideman, Morrison, as well as contemporary
fiction writers represented by the Best American Short Stories anthologies. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 354
Contemporary American Poetry
A survey of the work of poets who have come into prominence since mid-20th century as
represented in the anthology Contemporary American Poetry. Attention will be given to
younger and/or less prominent poets represented in the Best American Poetry series.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent
of instructor.)
ENL/AIS 355
Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such
as “Native Voices of Minnesota,” “Voices from the Southwest,” “Poetics and Politics of
Native Writing,” “Women and Power in Native Literature, ““Urban-Reservation: Homing,”
and “American Indian Film-Literature Adaptation.” Students focus on primary texts,
comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or
arises across the group of texts. Course cross-lists with American Indian studies. (Prereq.:
ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
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ENL 358
Readings in American Drama
A variable survey of American drama from the early 20th century to the present, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include “American Families,” “Blacks and
Whites,” and “Sex and Self on the American Stage.” Readings range from O’Neill and
Treadwell to Shanley and Parks. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature
course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
World Literature in Translation
ENL 360
The Classical Tradition
A study of the major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer, Aeschylus,
Sophocles, Virgil, through Dante. Works are studied with reference to their mythological
foundations, their cultural background, their influence on later literature, and their enduring
relevance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course,
or consent of instructor.)
ENL 361
The Medieval World
A survey of medieval literature from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the 14th century,
this course emphasizes themes of cultural collision and synthesis: pagans — both classical
and “barbarian” — and Christians; Islam and Christendom. Attention is paid to heroic
traditions (myth, epic, saga, romance, hagiography); the literature of courtly and profane
love; and visions of heaven and hell. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature,
language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 362
Renaissance to Modern Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the Renaissance to the modern
period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais, Voltaire, and Ibsen.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent
of instructor.)
ENL 365
Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors from Latin
America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by indigenous authors
worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in an
age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their literary,
cultural, and social contexts. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies. Required for
communication arts/literature teacher licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
The course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures. Emphasis on the
conditions that have affected women’s writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women’s unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women writers have
contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage. This course is cross-listed with
Women’s Studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 368
Readings in World Drama
A variable survey of drama in translation from around the world, organized historically and/
or thematically. Sample topics include “Classical Theaters,” “Spanish and Latin American
Drama from the Renaissance to the Present,” “Social Issues in Contemporary World
Drama.” (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature course or THR 250, or
consent of instructor.)
Language, Media, and Theory
ENL 371
History of Cinema
A chronological survey of the development of cinema from the inception of the moving
image in the late 19th century through the emergence of film as one of the most important
popular art forms of the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on important international
cinematic artistic movements, such as Italian neo-realism and the French New Wave, on
cultural contexts that influenced the reception of film art, and on technological
advancements that altered the medium and influenced both narrative and documentary
filmmakers. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning the English
language, including theories of language acquisition. Required for the communication arts/
literature licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a means of
establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay attention to gender
differences in the use of language and analyze ways in which speakers and writers can
both create and revise reality via the language they use. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 394
Composition Theory and Practice
Students will examine composition as a relatively new field of study, one in which research
in such areas as cognition, language acquisition, gender differences in language, and code
switching are relevant. Using both spoken and written language, students will apply various
theoretical positions to the language they and others use to communicate in a range of
linguistic tasks. Recommended for licensure and potential graduate students. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and
theory, and ask students to write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level literature
course or consent of the instructor serve as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400-level course
must fulfill the keystone requirement.
ENL 410
Advanced Studies in Literature
Potential course subjects include “The Beats,” “American Indian Writers Speak,” “The
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Unteachable Novel,” “Studies in the American Romance,” “Black and White and Red All
Over: Film Noir, Communism, and Race,” and others. Check the departmental webpage for
the subject of a specific term, and get a complete course description in the English
Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature course or consent of instructor)
ENL 430
Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method
Through a focus on particular issues and problems in literary studies, this course engages
students in a variety of past and current critical theories. Possible course topics include “Is
There a Gay Literature?” “Realism Reconsidered,” “Cognition, Meaning, and
Interpretation,” “Eco-criticism and the Nature of Reading,” “Readings in Theory,” and
others. Check the departmental webpage for the subject of a specific term, and get a
complete course description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature
course or consent of instructor)
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her place in the
course.
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing. Its workshop format
stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self and peer evaluation, and the
relationship between reading and writing. Required for the communication arts/literature
teacher licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
A variant of English 220, this course also builds on the methods of Effective Writing, but in
this version students work on content related to subjects in the world of art and literature.
Particularly aimed at art, theatre arts, and film majors. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
This practical course is designed to improve writing skills for those entering business and
professional careers. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative writing and to
various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but including journal keeping and
creative prose. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for the print media.
Students consider how to recognize news, gather and verify facts, and write those facts into
a news story. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for broadcast and
online media. Students use an intensive practice model to learn the basics of
newsgathering, writing, and production for radio and the internet. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or
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ENL 320
Fiction One
Students draft a collection of short stories and critique others’ work in the writing workshop
environment. Throughout the term, students will also read classic and contemporary short
fiction, analyzing and examining the work of established writers as they learn to identify
successful short fiction while creating their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 321
Fiction Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of short fiction, redrafting and
polishing at least four short stories of varying lengths for inclusion in a portfolio of work.
Students will also be expected to create at least one new work of short fiction during this
workshop term. (Prereq.: ENL 320 or review and acceptance by instructor of four story
drafts written by the student and offered as work the student will refine in Fiction Two.)
ENL 322
Poetry One
Students draft a collection of poems and critique others’ work in the writing workshop
environment. Students will learn to identify successful poetry as they create their own
poems; they will read published poetry and listen to new and established poets reading
their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 323
Poetry Two
In this writing workshop, students write and revise a collection of poems to be produced as
a chapbook. Some of the poems written during this semester will be experiments with
formal verse, such as villanelles and sestinas. (Prereq.: ENL 322 or review and
acceptance by instructor of a collection of poetry written by the student.)
ENL 324
Creative Nonfiction
In this writing workshop, students develop a portfolio of creative works in the “fourth genre,”
which may include memoir; personal essays; flash nonfiction; researched feature stories;
mixed media, hypertext, and fragmented nonfiction; and lyric essays. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221 or 226)
ENL/THR 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of dramatic
structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts
from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and junior or senior standing, or consent of
theatre department chair. THR 250 or ENL 226 recommended.)
ENL 327
ENL 327, "Quantitative Journalism: From Computers to Community
This course introduces students to gathering, analyzing, and presenting quantitative data
by using computers and other sources. The course also incorporates off-campus resources
to provide students with real-world experience with how data are incorporated into print,
broadcast, and online journalism. This course is designed for persons wishing to explore
use of quantitative data and for those preparing to enter the communication professions.
(Prereq.: ENL 227 or 228)
ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
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An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from story outline to
the creation of a screenplay draft. In addition to writing their own scripts, students will
review feature films and analyze work written by each member of the class, giving detailed
critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221, or 226, or 228)
ENL 420
Advanced Studies in Writing
The writing keystone is a final, summative seminar emphasizing collaboration, professional
standards, and the creation of a publishable or performable completed product. The topic
changes; check the departmental webpage. (Prereq.: Any 300-level writing course)
ENL 427
Advanced Studies in Media Ethics and Theory
This course acquaints students with the concepts and functions of the news media in global
society, exploring the interaction of ethical and legal principles of American journalism and
considering the role of the news media in historical, economic, and technological contexts.
The course will analyze situations that have arisen in the past and situations that arise now
in a digitized information world. Students will study the special position given the media in
the United States and will consider First Amendment protections and the media’s
responsibilities to inform the public in a free and democratic society. (Prereq.: ENL 220, or
221, or 226, or 227, or 228; and any 300-level media writing course.)
ENL 490
English Keystone (.0 course)
Students seeking keystone credit must register for this no credit, P/N course, along with
ENL 410, 420, or 430.
Directed Studies, Internships, and Independent Studies
ENL 291/391
Experiences in Thai Education and Culture
In this course, offered alternate years, students will spend approximately three weeks in
May in Thailand. During this time, students will visit temples and sites in Bangkok,
Chiangmai, and Prachuab Kirikhan. They will learn about Thai Buddhism, government,
traditional customs, and culture. Students will also spend several days teaching English to
Thai students in a Thai secondary school.
ENL 299
Directed Study
ENL 396
On-Campus Internships
This course is required for all communication arts/literature licensure students. It is normally
taken with students enrolled in English 101 Developmental Writing. Interns prepare class
presentations, assess student writing, and learn methods useful in teaching composition.
ENL 399
Off-Campus Internships
ENL 499
Independent Study and Honors Projects
Honors studies must be directed by a professor chosen by the student and approved by the
department. Independent study projects not designated for honors must be approved by the
chair of the department.
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Environmental Studies
Environmental studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations with the natural
world. The program pursues a multifaceted examination — across the natural sciences, social
sciences, humanities, and professional studies — of the interdependence shared by people and
nature. It provides an understanding of the material world as well as the ecological, social, and
cultural processes and problems that bind that world together. Through the study of politics, biology,
literature, chemistry, social work, economics, and history, environmental studies students focus on the
most pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city offers a particular opportunity for the close study of
complex urban environments. Although many equate environmental issues with rural areas, most
people live in cities. Urban residents shape nature in innumerable ways, including through energy,
food, and water consumption; transportation; and industrial production. In turn, cities often serve as
the settings in which environmental injustice flourishes. With that in mind, Augsburg’s environmental
studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading to a BA or a minor in environmental
studies. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to comprehend ecological processes,
recognize the many and varied forms of nature in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in policy
debates, decipher the context and variety of human experiences in nature, identify inequities in the
access to and use of natural resources, and articulate responses grounded in multiple disciplinary
insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in settings as
diverse as the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico,
graduates of the program pursue vocations in nonprofit organizations, government policy and
planning positions, law, education, ministry, and corporate settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
John Zobitz (Mathematics, Director), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), Kristen Chamberlain
(Communication Studies), Christina Erickson (Social Work), Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), John
Harkness (English), Colin Irvine (English), Michael Lansing (History), Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Joseph
Underhill (Political Science).
Major
Fourteen Courses (standard track or HECUA track)
Standard Track Requirements (14 course credits):
Core courses:
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
Introductory Meteorology
SCI 106
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
or INS 342 River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/ Environmental Politics (CGE)
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WST 341
or SOC 381 The City and Metro Urban Planning
ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
ENV 399
Internship
ENV 490
Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116
General Chemistry II (depends on MPG score)
HECUA Track Requirements (14 course credits):
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 (HECUA Environmental Sustainability Semester, four course credits:
Adaptive Ecosystem Management; Social Dimensions of Environmental Change, Field/
Research Methods and Investigation, Internship and Integration Seminar)
SBS 499
Environmental Studies Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116
General Chemistry II (depends on MPG score)
Minor
(Seven courses)
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
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CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
Introductory Biology
BIO 151
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
BIO 152
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
or ENL 270 Rites of Thematic Passage
or REL 313/Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
WST 313
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
or INS 342 River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/ Environmental Politics (CGE)
WST 341
or ECO 365 Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
or SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Environmental Studies Courses
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current environmental issues. The course depends on
ecological visions of the world and examines the connections we share as people living
simultaneously in human community and in physical environments. In examining these
connections, we depend on the insights offered by political science, biology, economics,
literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well as experiential education and servicelearning. The issues examined in this class—neither remote nor abstract—exist in our
everyday lives, and a central feature of the course is the application of knowledge gained in
the class to a campus project. (Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF, fall)
ENV 490 Environmental Studies Independent Project
An independently-designed project (approved by the program director and a committee of
three environmental studies faculty representing at least two academic divisions) that
displays a student’s ability to synthesize interdisciplinary approaches, demonstrate higherlevel learning, and examine vocational issues through the study of an environmental
problem. Vocational questions will also be formally explored. (Prereq.: ENV 100, BIO 152,
CHM 106 or 116, SWK 210, HIS 316, and ENV 399)
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Film
See listing under Communication Studies.
Finance
See listing under Business Administration.
Foreign Languages
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
French
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
German
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
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Health, Physical Education, and Exercise
Science—HPE
All students at Augsburg College will interact at some point during their college experience with
the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. Goals of the department are to
provide quality experiences, preparation for the professions, and an education that leads to lifelong
participation in physical activity. Both recreational participants as well as athletes will find ample
opportunity for developmental activities.
The physical education program prepares students for careers in physical education endeavors in
the schools and in allied professions. It also provides general education in physical activity for all
Augsburg students.
The health education program prepares students for careers in school health education, wellness,
and allied professions. This program offers a comprehensive view that examines prevention and
promotion needs for individuals, schools, and the community.
The exercise science program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge
needed to become a health fitness or community health professional. Interested students will also be
prepared to move on to graduate or professional school in allied health fitness professions.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of 2.0 in all required
courses with an HPE prefix.
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), Jane Becker, Chris Brown, Anthony Clapp, Steven Dalhed, Carol Enke,
Aaron Griess, Melissa Lee, Mike Navarre, Patrice Salmeri, Missy Strauch, Ted Vickerman
Degree and Major Requirements
Health Education
Health Education Major
HPE 104
HPE 110
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 215
HPE 316
HPE 320
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 390
HPE 410
HPE 450
BIO 103
PSY 250
Components of Fitness Training
Personal and Community Health
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Health and Exercise Psychology
Human Sexuality
School Health Curriculum
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Fitness
Assessment in Health and Physical Education
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
Current Health Issues
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Child Development
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or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104, 110, 114, 115, 316, 320, 390, 450, BIO 103. (The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not
license minors in teaching.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be
subject to change after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult
with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must
consult with a faculty adviser concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Physical Education
Physical Education Major
HPE 104
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 205
HPE 220
HPE 254
HPE 275
HPE 324
HPE 334
HPE 335
HPE 340
HPE 350
HPE 351
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 473
BIO 103
Components of Fitness Training
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness
Motor Learning
Introduction to Developmental and Adapted Physical Education
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
K-6 PE Games and Activities
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Outdoor Education
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Assessment in Health and Physical Education
Physical Education Curriculum
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Physical Education Minor
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HPE 104, 115, 205, 324, 334, 351. (The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in
teaching.)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching certification. The following courses
are recommended for those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
HPE 114
Safety Education
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280
Coaching Theory
The MSHSL requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete a coaching
effectiveness program offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be
subject to change after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult
with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must
consult with a faculty advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Exercise Science
Exercise Science Major
HPE 104
Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
HPE 215
Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 300
Nutrition for Exercise Science
HPE 305
Stress Management
HPE 350
Kinesiology
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357
Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397 or 399 Internship in Exercise Science
HPE 450
Current Health Issues
HPE 490
Health Fitness Seminar and Keystone
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
or HPE 330 Community Health Methods
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPE 430
Epidemiology (HLTH 400 Epidemiology at Univ. of St. Thomas)
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or HPE 304 Advanced Fitness Training
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science Courses
HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness
(.0 course)
This course is required of all Augsburg students outside the HPE majors. It seeks to
improve the student’s knowledge and understanding of the components of physical fitness
and how they contribute to personal lifelong health and well being. This course is designed
to provide knowledge and skills needed to assess, monitor, and discipline oneself to
maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness. (Fall, spring)
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Activity
(.0 course)
Lifetime activity courses are designed to improve proficiency in a selected physical activity.
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic skills, strategy, and rules of the
activity. (Fall, spring)
HPE 007 Lifetime Activity - Hybrid
(.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to improve proficiency in one or more student
selected activities. Students will understand and demonstrate fundamentals and benefits of
selected activities. This course will be taught in a hybrid format, blended between in-person
lab experiences and online discussions and reporting. (Fall, winter, spring WEC)
HPE 104
Components of Fitness Training
This course implements a performance-based approach designed to enable the student to
become well educated in strength and cardiovascular training. The proficiencies will
address the specifics of knowledge and performance in fitness training. This course will
implement optimal research based theories for improving aerobic and muscular strength for
the purpose of designing an individualized strength and aerobic conditioning program. (Fall
and Spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the individual and the
community. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life. National Safety
Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education
(.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes
information about school health education and services. (Fall, spring)
HPE 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
(.5 course)
An introduction to the professional field of health, physical education, and fitness. Includes
history, current trends and professional opportunities related to health, human performance,
and wellness. Students also will examine the components of a healthy lifestyle found on the
wellness continuum. (Spring)
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HPE 215
Health and Exercise Psychology
Study of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions on
exercise and health. Specific physiological and psychological benefits associated with
exercise are addressed along with health promotion, intervention, and adherence.
Examples of topics covered include: anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, self-efficacy and
determinants of exercise. (Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning
(.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills and performance, and
how this relates to motor development. (Spring)
HPE 254
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted physical education from early childhood
through grade 12. The role of school based health and physical education programs for
students with disabilities will be addressed. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this
course. (Fall)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries. Practical experience
in taping and training room procedures. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.: HPE 114.
Spring)
HPE 280
Coaching Theory (.5 course)
Theory, philosophy, organization, and supervision of coaching. Includes psychology of sport
and how psychological factors affect participation in sport.
HPE 300
Nutrition for Exercise Science
This course provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements, food
sources, and functions of carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins and minerals and their
impact on health and performance. Students will evaluate and design nutritional regimens
to support optimal athletic performance, ultimately examining nutritional supplements,
ergogenic aids, and anabolic steroids and the safety and efficacy of legal and banned
substances.
HPE 304
Advanced Fitness Training
This course is designed to examine and apply the latest in scientific research of advanced
personal training. Participants will be exposed to established training methods for
developing advanced workouts as well as a variety of breakthrough exercises that may
result in fitness improvements. Ultimately, students will create and optimize aspects of the
different training phases for their year-round program design. (prerequisites: BIO 103,
HPE 104, HPE 114).
HPE 305 Stress Management
(.5 course)
This course introduces students to concepts related to stress and stress management.
Along with the study of the role of stress in dysfunction of the human body, individual
assessments and reflection are used to assist students in developing a greater
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understanding of the role of stress in their life. Individual stress management plans will be
constructed.
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
(.5 course)
This is a course in exercise testing and prescription relative to the cardiopulmonary system.
The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the physiological
and pathophysiological responses of the body to clinical exercise testing and to develop a
basis for the exercise prescription in health and disease. The content of this course is
focused toward the knowledge and skills required for taking the ACSM Health Fitness
Instructor (HFI) certification exam. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPE 357. Fall)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality (Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health based upon growth and
development for grades K-12. Examination of National Standards and pedagogy for health
education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall even years)
HPE 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
(.5 course)
This course integrates theory and practice in teaching age and skill appropriate activities to
elementary students. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE
104 and 205. Spring)
HPE 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in skills, teaching and officiating selected games and activities.
Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104 and 205. Fall)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor
educational activities and to study the natural environment in which these activities occur.
The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip. Fieldwork experience is a
requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 114, HPE 205. fall, even years; spring,
even years)
HPE 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision making for physical education and
athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 205 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
HPE 350
Kinesiology
A study of the mechanics of movement with an emphasis on the use of the muscular
system. An analytic approach to the study of movement and how it relates within the
physical education and health fitness fields. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.: BIO
103. Co-req.: HPE 357. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise on the systems of the body and physiological principles
applied to exercise programs and motor training. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, BIO 103. Spring)
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HPE 357
Measurement of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
(.5 course)
Concepts of statistics and the use of statistical procedures in health, fitness, and physical
education programs. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, ANOVA,
correlation, and linear regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3, HPE 104, and either HPE 110 or HPE
205. Fall)
HPE 358
Assessment of Health and Physical Education
(.5 course)
Standards, assessment, and evaluation of tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.:
HPE 104, 357 and either HPE 110 or HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6. An indepth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementary-aged children.
Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 324. Fall)
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues involved in teaching physical education in secondary
schools. An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to secondary-aged
students. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE
334. Spring)
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K-12. Emphasis
on teaching/learning strategies and student assessment. Evaluation and development of
materials included. Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE
110. Spring)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to community
and school health programs and resources. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall, even years)
HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses critical thinking skills to examine current health issues in text and media
from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110 and
pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall, odd years)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in physical education based upon growth and
development for grades K-12. Examination of National Standards and pedagogy for
physical education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.: HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 490
Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
This course will provide the student with the pinnacle component of the Exercise Science
degree plan. The keystone will provide an understanding of human responses to exercise
and its relevance to a diverse and challenging world, as well as help develop a basis for
research as this relates to the major. The student will choose a research topic in the field of
kinesiology or exercise physiology, design a research study, recruit subjects, conduct
testing, evaluate data, and present their research to the Health, Physical Education and
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Exercise Science Department at the end of the semester. The student will also choose
from a number of options to advance their career and improve their marketability in the
field. (Prereq.: HPE 350 and HPE 351)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
HPE 199
Internship
HPE 299
Directed Study
HPE 397/399
HPE 499
Internship
Independent Study/Research
Open only to junior or senior majors.
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History—HIS
History is to society what memory is to an individual; it brings to a civilization an understanding
of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed it this way: “No community can
survive and no institution can function without constant reference to past experience. We are ruled by
precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that we are ruled by the collective memory of the
past. It is the memory of common experiences that makes scattered individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in society.
The construction of an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in appreciating and
understanding the present as well as anticipating the future. History majors are prepared to be active
and contributing members of their society. The study of history, which has long held a major role in
the liberal arts, is an entry to elementary and secondary education, graduate study in many fields, and
a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization,
and processing of information.
History Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (Chair), Jacqueline deVries, Bill Green, Don Gustafson, Michael Lansing
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and 480). At least four of these courses must be upper division.
A major must have at least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of the four areas:
ancient and medieval, modern Europe, United States, and non-Western.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met
by completing the major. Speaking and Writing skills are also developed throughout the major, but are
given special emphasis in the following courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST 200,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, or PHI 230.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00 overall; except in special instances, application before the
end of the first term of the junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level (or its
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equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to one course credit) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Medieval Studies
The History Department also hosts the major in medieval studies. For more information, please
refer to “Medieval Studies” in this catalog.
Other Requirements
First-year students should enroll in one or more of the 100-level courses. 200-level courses are
normally reserved for sophomore or upper division students. Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally required before
enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See instructor for permission.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at least three of their courses at Augsburg
including HIS 280 and 480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
History Courses
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of Greece and
Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the Middle Ages
through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of Napoleon to the present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and Africa of the
last 200 years.
HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the relations between Native, European, and African peoples from first contacts
to the War of 1812, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as well as
political and economic history. The course will move topically as well as chronologically
through the colonial and early national period. Themes include the legacies of massive
ecological and demographic change, the colonial competition for North America, Indianwhite conflict and collusion, enslavement of African peoples, the creation of the United
States, and internal as well as foreign conflicts in that nation’s early years. (Prereq.: Pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 121
19th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1815-1900, drawing on social, cultural, and
environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course will move
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topically as well as chronologically through the years in which the United States came to
prominence despite internal dissent and violence. Themes include the emergence of a
national identity, political system, and economy, slavery, expansion, and empire-building,
regional differences, the Civil War and its aftermath, and industrialization. (Prereq.: Pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1900 to the present, drawing on social, cultural, and
environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course will move
topically as well as chronologically through the modern era. Themes include
industrialization and urbanization, the significance of gender, race, and ethnicity in
American culture, the growth of a strong federal government, the emergence of the United
States as a world power, the creation of a consumer society, the rise of identity politics, and
the passing of American hegemony. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 150/350
Latin American History
This course examines the histories of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean from the
1790s to the 1990s. Centering our analysis in the Latin American experience, we will
examine cultural trends, social interactions, and economic development as well as the
relations that each of these regions shared with the United States. Special attention will be
paid to independence movements, neocolonialism, dependency and underdevelopment,
ecological transformations, the Latino/a diaspora, and the struggles of indigenous
communities. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required for HIS 350)
HIS/WST 155/355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
Center for Global Education course. See International Studies, Sustainable, Development
and Social Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua)
HIS 162/462
20th-Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and
independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Upper
division students will have additional assignments and different exams from lower division.
(Prereq.: Consent of instructor required for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower division classes.
The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serves as a case study for the themes of frontier
urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation, immigration, and
ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political, and economic history of Minnesota, from
the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the period of British and French
exploration, and to the development of statehood.
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HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing American Indian
contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and inter-governmental relations.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other departmental
offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on legal, economic,
and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing emancipation and
integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of W.E.B. DuBois,
Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston, Thurgood Marshall, and Martin Luther
King Jr.
HIS 249/349
The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture, landscape
architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive
walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of design excellence. (Prereq.: None for
HIS 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for HIS
349)
HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and minors to the historian’s craft. Students will
examine the development of the discipline of history, the methods of analysis used by
professional historians today, and the varieties of applications for history in professional
careers and public life. Students will also gain and sharpen the research and writing skills
critical to their success in upper-level history courses. Guest speakers and off-campus site
visits will enhance course content. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women’s changing political, economic,
social, and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention given to social, racial, ethnic,
and sexual differences among women.
HIS 300
Public History
Public history is the practice of historical methods with a non-academic audience in mind.
This survey explores the components of public history, many of its venues, and pressing
issues in the field through examination of a range of topics (including, but not limited to):
local history, historical memory, archives, exhibits, oral histories, documentaries,
publishing, museums, historic sites, and historic preservation.
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
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Exploration of selected topics in women’s history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
A chronological exploration of the interactions between Americans and the nonhuman
world, with particular attention to urban and suburban areas. Topics include the
commodification of nature, the death of the organic city, political movements organized
around nature, ways of knowing nature, environmental justice, and relationships between
culture and nature. Additionally, students will use both primary sources and fieldwork to
explore the specific environmental history of a Minneapolis neighborhood.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the erosion of
China’s isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the Nationalist and Communist
revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
Center for Global Education course. See International Studies section, Nation Building,
Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind (Namibia)
HIS 331
Topics in United States History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in United States history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 332
History of United States Foreign Relations
A survey of United States foreign relations from the American Revolution through the Cold
War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace, tensions between
internationalism and isolationism, and the emergence of the United States as an economic
and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through the age of
industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban growth and planning,
politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and 20th centuries,
emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized
labor, and the relationship of workers and union to the state.
HIS 338
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American history that,
combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to the emergence of our
modern legal system. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 343
The North American West
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This course reckons with the contest of colonial powers in North America, the American
conquest of the region, the role of the federal government in shaping the West, the rise of
the most urban part of the United States, and the important role that the West plays in
modern American culture. Themes include the persistence of Native peoples, ethnicity,
race, and gender in Western daily and political life, the creation of an international
borderlands, and the ecological transformation of Western landscapes.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous peoples, the
impact of South African occupation, the war for independence, and the roots of apartheid
and its institutionalization. (International Studies—Namibia)
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief examination of
Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of 1917, the rise of Stalin, the
Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The course will emphasize political,
diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
HIS 350
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 150.
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modern Germany, focusing on
the question of Germany’s Sonderweg (special path) and examining such topics as
romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and Ireland
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will include literature,
film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic change in British politics, society,
culture, and international status.
HIS 357
Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest
and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a gendered lens
to focus on Mexican history, culture and cosmovision. Additional readings and written
assignments will be required for upper-division students. Taught on-site in Mexico through
Center for Global Education. (Prereq.: 1 previous history course or consent of instructor
required for 300-level course)
HIS 360
Ancient Egypt and Classical Greece
This course examines the history of ancient Egypt and classical Greece from c. 3200 to 323
BC, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand these
societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic,
and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome
This course examines the history of Hellenistic Greece and Rome from c. 800 BC to 476
AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand these
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societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic,
and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from c. 300 to 1350 AD,
and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand medieval
society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic,
and cultural aspects of medieval life. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1648
This course examines the history of Europe from c. 1300 BC to 1648 AD, and uses a
variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand late medieval society. In
addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic, and cultural
aspects of life in this period.
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
This course examines Western Europe’s crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time when
warriors from the Christian West attempted to “take back” the Holy Land from its Muslim
occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources, we will examine such issues as
pilgrimage, holy war, and the complex relationships between East and West, between
Muslims and Christians. We will pay particular attention to the question of historical
representation.
HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the Great to
Martin Luther (c. 300 to c. 1517 AD). It uses a variety of written and visual sources in an
attempt to understand the medieval church and its influence, not only in religious matters,
but also in the social and political spheres. Cross-listed with REL 378.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in regular course
offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 462
20th-Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe’s discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict, the building of
European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems
at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students who
have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be announced prior to
registration. Permission of the instructor is required. This course fulfills the keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: HIS 280 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Generally offered fall and
spring terms.)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses
HIS 199
Internship
HIS 299
Directed Study
HIS 399
Internship
HIS 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: 3.50 GPA in history)
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Honors Program—HON
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion
for ideas can be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to
an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives
students the resources and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the
opportunity to create their own courses, edit and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an Honors House, and learn
through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students and includes a
challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending
music, theatre, and art perfomances. Honors courses bring in professors from several different
departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors Program Director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who finish the Honors Program requirements satisfy all general education requirements,
except those for physical education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special transcript notation, special graduation recognition, résumébuilding positions, and special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are eligible to enter the Augsburg Honors
Program. Prospective students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways. Most students
who are admitted have a composite ACT score of 27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of 1250
or higher), and a high school G.P.A. of 3.50 or higher. However, students without these numeric
requirements may be eligible if they have exceptional records of extracurricular activity or other
exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to apply. To apply, students should fill out the
online application at www.augsburg/honors.edu.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the College’s highest
academic scholarships: the President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s, and Harwick/Agre
Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and
Postsecondary Option courses may satisfy Honors Program requirements, and/or be granted college
credit. Contact Academic Advising or the Honors program director for further information.
Students may enter the Honors Program at three points: first semester of first year, second
semester of first year, or first semester of sophomore year. Students who enter during the second
semester of the first year must fulfill all remaining Honors requirements, may substitute REL 100 for
HON 100, and may be excused from taking HON 120. Students who enter the first semester of the
sophomore year must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may substitute REL 100 for HON
100, may substitute two non-Honors humanities liberal arts foundation courses for HON 130, may
substitute ENL 111 for HON 111, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
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Scholars Program for Advanced Transfer Students
Students with more than 16 credits in transfer work may enter the Scholars Program but may not
enter the Honors Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors courses, join an
Honors House, and participate in all Honors Program activities. In order to graduate with the Scholars
Program transcript designation, students must join an Honors House and participate in required
meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50 or higher, and take HON 340, HON 490, and two other fullcredit Honors courses.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses: All Honors students must belong to an Honors House for the purpose of receiving
academic advising and program information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory
meetings of the Honors Program or of their Houses. These meetings are necessary for advising,
information, and governance. When students enter the Honors Program they choose to join one of the
four Honors Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship, major award or prize
opportunities, and graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett House also organizes
events related to scholarship such as College scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations, job placement, and fundraising
opportunities for all Honors students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission and scholarship
applications, and the Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin House also
organizes events for recruiting and socializing, such as banquets, parties, and high school recruiting
trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning, social justice, experiential learning, and
political activity opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also organizes related events,
such as honors service days and Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review: Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of
undergraduate scholarship. The Review accepts submissions from students at Augsburg and other
colleges and universities around the nation.
Student Leadership Opportunities: Students elected to leadership within their Honors House may
serve as House Presidents or serve in other program leadership positions. The House Presidents sit
on the Honors Student Presidents Council and make critical decisions about program courses and
resources.
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or through student-created learning
experiences. These student created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular requirements,
or may simply enrich a student’s education. Such student-created experiences may count toward
requirements in majors and satisfy Honors requirements, or simply be an elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost any form. Some possible forms include:
• Student-created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
• Full course (10-20 students)
• Reading Groups (2-9 students)
• Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
• Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
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Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by any
Augsburg faculty or staff person. The interested student should speak with either an Honors Council
Member or the Honors Program Director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the
Honors student-created learning experience form. Finally, the proposal should be submitted by the
student to the Honors Program Director who will carry the proposal to the Honors Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken in the order listed below, but can be taken out of order if
schedule conflicts require it.
First Year: Fall
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First-year students select Honors House membership.
First-year students not permitted to join Augsburg Honors Review
HON 100 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
HON 120 Scholar Citizen (includes theatre lab, satisfies speech skill and critical thinking skill
requirements)
First Year: Spring
• HON 130 Liberating Letters (humanities LAF and speaking skill)
• HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (satisfies effective writing requirement)
Second Year: Fall
• Students write and research as staff writers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review (0.0
credit, pass/no pass)
• HON 220: Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF and
quantitative reasoning skill requirements)
* HON 200 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Second Year: Spring
• Students write and research as staff writers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review (0.0
credit, pass/no pass)
• HON 240: Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies natural sciences and
mathematics lab LAF)
Third Year: Fall
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Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review
HON 250: Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
HON 200: Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
HON 340: Junior Colloquium (taught by the President or Dean of the College. P/N, zero
credit)
Third Year: Spring
Students eligible to become editors and managers in HON 450: Augsburg Honors Review
• HON 230: Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (continues from Fall semester, P/N, zero credit)
Fourth Year: Fall
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• Students may join HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review and HON 460: Honors Disputation
League in their fourth year
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered Fall and Spring)
Fourth Year: Spring
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered Fall and Spring)
Research Requirement: At some point before graduating, students must satisfy the Honors
Research Requirement as detailed in the Research Requirement document available in the Honors
Suite or online. In addition, students must register for at least two semesters of the following to
document the research experience on their transcript:
• HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review
• HON 470 Student/Faculty Research Collaboration
Summary Notes:
• The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general education requirements except
foreign language and physical education.
• Students past first year may take courses out of the recommended sequence without prior
permission.
• Residency: All Honors students must complete seven full-credit courses in the Augsburg
Honors Program to meet the Honors residency requirement for graduation.
Honors Courses
HON 100 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
Honors section of REL 100. Some students (e.g. some science majors) may need to defer
the course and take HON 100 in another term.
HON 120 The Scholar Citizen
An introduction to the Honors Program. Course content focuses on great primary texts
focusing on the connections between learning and citizenship, or the public uses of
knowledge (e.g. Plato’s cave). (Includes theatre lab)
HON 130 The Liberating Letters: The Trial of Letters
Interdisciplinary humanities survey course that explores the Western tradition of letters
through significant texts and modern context. Students stage courtroom trials where great
authors, characters or ideas are challenged and tested. Based on the medieval liberal arts
trivium of grammar, rhetoric, and logic. This course is linked with HON 111 and both
courses share texts, assignments, and some class sessions. Students are strongly
encouraged to register for both courses in the same term. (satisfies humanities LAF and
speaking skill requirements)
HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
Linked with HON 130, this effective writing course employs a rhetoric-based and argumentfocused approach to college level writing. Students are strongly encourged to register for
HON 130 and this course during the same semester. (Satisfies introduction effective writing
requirement).
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HON 200 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Honors version of REL 200–see REL 200 for content and requirements.
HON 220 The Scholar Scientist
Inspired by the medieval quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, music), this course
addresses systems of quantitative thought, including logic, computing, formal systems.
(Satisfies graduation QR requirement)
HON 230 Arts and the City
Interdisciplinary fine arts course where students attend museums, galleries, concerts,
plays, and other significant arts events while researching and writing critical and historical
critiques of central theories and approaches to the fine arts. (Satisfies fine arts LAF)
HON 240 Science, Technology, and Citizenship
Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary lab science course. Physics, biology, and chemistry are
used to critically examine a key national or global issue. (Satisfies lab natural sciences and
mathematics LAF)
HON 250 The Social Scientist
Problem-based/question-based course in social sciences involving at least two social
science disciplines and several faculty. (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
Travel Seminar
Honor students are encouraged to study abroad at some point during their four-year
degree. This may include a Center for Global Education 10-day seminar, international travel
seminar, or domestic immersion trip.
HON 340 Junior Colloquium: The Scholar as Leader
Taught by the Dean and/or President of the College, this seminar explores themes of
leadership and service in the public context. (P/N; 0.0 credit)
HON 380 Student-Created Learning Experience (SCLE)
Following the guidelines set forth above, SCLEs may take many forms as determined by
the student and faculty creating the learning experience (may be 0.0, .5 or 1.0 credit, and
may use traditional or P/N grading options).
HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review: Research Thesis Requirement
Students in the Fall semester of HON 450 practice and complete a structured process for
collecting,synthesizing, applying, and documenting research and academic writing. Students
should take this course in conjunction with another course within which they will produce
research-based paper. A final research paper is required to complete 450. Students also
solicit and evaluate manuscripts for the Honors Review (0.0 credit, P/N only).
Students in the Spring semester of HON 450 edit and publish the Honors Review, a national
journal for undergraduate scholarship that resides at Augsburg College. Students will evaluate
and select potential articles for the journal, shepherd those manuscripts through an external
review process by faculty referees, and publish the journal by the end of the term. This course
will assist students in developing evaluative, copy-editing, layout, and publication design skills
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(0.0 credit, P/N only).
HON 470 Student/Faculty Collaboration: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to gain course
credit for a student/faculty research collaboration. (0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 490 Honors Senior Seminar
This course integrates and synthesizes themes from all four years of the Honors Program.
It also expands upon the themes of HON 120 by studying primary texts related to
philosophy, rhetoric, vocation, and meaning.
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Interdisciplinary Studies—INS
Interdisciplinary studies programs draw upon and combine coursework from multiple academic
disciplines to provide both broad perspective and in-depth focus on an area of study. Through
interdisciplinary programs and courses, students can gain greater insight and understanding of
cultures and perspectives different from their own. Augsburg offers a number of majors that are
interdisciplinary in nature. They include:
American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions and requirements are listed alphabetically within the Departments
and Programs section of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary course offerings are listed under
International Studies.
Leadership Studies Minor
Coordinator: Norma Noonan
The world of the 21st century demands complex skills. It is not enough to have an area of
expertise or be a good manager. One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg curriculum offers a
minor in leadership studies, drawing on a wide variety of courses across disciplinary lines. A minor
in leadership studies can enhance your major in a wide variety of disciplines including business,
sociology, political science, communication, computer science, economics, and psychology.
Required courses: (4)
BUS 242
SOC 349
COM 345
POL 421
Principles of Management
Organizational Theory (prereq. SOC 121 or permission of instructor)
Organizational Communication
Topics: This topic only) Becoming a Leader (prereq. one POL course or permission of
instructor) This course is the only integrative course in the minor.
Required electives: (2)
Select two courses from the following list. (No more than one per department.)
BUS 340
Human Resource Management (prereq. BUS 200 or 242)
BUS 440
Strategic Management (prereq. BUS 242 or 200)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States (prereq. Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
INS 325
Building Working Relationships (WEC/Day)
PSY 373
Industrial Organizational Psychology (prereq. PSY 105)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
COM 355
Small Group Communication
COM 410
The Self and the Organization (WEC)
Peace and Global Studies Minor
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See International Relations, page 153.
Interdisciplinary Courses
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and tenets,
Islamic law (Shari’ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience, focusing on
historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects of that experience.
INS 298
Meaningful Work: Linking Education, Vocation & Career Exploration
This course will introduce students to the nature of work and its role and value to the
individual and to society and provide the strategies and skills necessary for a lifetime of
career-related decision making, meaningful work and active citizenship. The course is
geared to both students who are undecided and students who are seeking an in-depth look
at a chosen personal life and career path.
INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down the Mississippi
River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to the river. Students will
engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators,
activists, and government employees. (Prereq.: POL 241 or equivalent and passing a water
safety test)
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International Relations
International relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with the basis
for informed global citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign service,
nonprofit, or international business. The student may focus on a discipline or geographic area of
the world. The program consists of a core of seven courses and six electives chosen from a wide
list of courses offered at Augsburg and other colleges. Students are encouraged to consider foreign
study opportunities; most of our majors do study abroad at some point during their time at Augsburg.
Competency in one language is required, and some students study two languages. All majors
complete a significant senior research project and thesis on a topic of their own choosing, including
immigration, conflict resolution, economic development, or climate change.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international studies with
considerable freedom to choose options for specialization. Students have focused their studies on
Latin America, the Middle East, Western Europe, Russia and East Central Europe, the Far East, and
Southeast Asia.
Recent students have had double majors in history, political science, international business, or a
foreign language. Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible with the international
relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
Required core courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 103
The Modern World
or HIS 104 The Modern Non-Western World
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
One of the following:
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
or one course from the list of “required electives” listed below.
Two of the following:
HIS 332
POL 368
POL 459
POL 461
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
Model United Nations
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Topics in International Politics
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Also, the equivalent of four terms of college work in a modern language.
Required electives
Five of the following (not more than three from any one discipline may be counted toward the major):
BUS 362, 465
ECO 360, 365, 370
ENV 310
FIN 460
HIS 323, 346, 352, 354, 440, 474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350, 351, 359, 459, 483
REL 356
COM 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331, SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies)
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be
considered here with the approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or higher of college
work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses
or competencies cannot be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students should confer with
the program director about regional and disciplinary concentrations possible within the major; for
example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines in the program.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation skill is embedded throughout the
offered courses and is met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by
completing:
S: one of the following IR electives: ECO 365, HIS 350, or PHI 355
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) may be met by completing the IR elective
POL 483.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
International Relations Major with International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international relations major, three of the following courses:
BUS 362
BUS 465
FIN 460
MKT 466
International Business
International Management
International Finance
International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360
International Economics
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
ECO 370
International Economic Development
One elective from the list of international relations major electives, excluding other business,
economics, and marketing courses.
Note: Several of the business courses have prerequisites. Please consult the catalog and your
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academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major, the
student must complete an honors thesis no later than March 1 of the senior year and must defend the
thesis before a faculty committee. Students should declare their intention to complete an honors major
by the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS 332, POL 363 or
461. One year of modern language. Three courses from the list of required electives for the major. Not
more than two courses from any department can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The peace and global studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and intercultural
understanding in moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of the campus resources
of the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted each year by Augsburg College) and the Center for Global
Education. The minor is structured as a learning community that involves students, faculty, staff,
and community members; it focuses on experiential learning that emphasizes the interconnections
between peace, justice, and environmental sustainability. Students will draw on study abroad in taking
local actions to address global issues.
The minor consists of two required courses (POL 160 and SWK 230), two upper division electives
(chosen from ECO 365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, INS/WST 311, POL/WST 341, REL 313, POL/
WST 359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS 346, POL 353, ECO 495, SOC 240, ENL 365, and other topics or
study abroad courses, with approval of program director), a senior keystone seminar, a study abroad
requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See International Relations program
director for full program description.
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International Studies
International study at Augsburg aims to provide students the skills needed to be successful in
today’s highly interconnected world. The College’s strong commitment to a global perspective and
its mission to “... nurture future leaders in service to the world,” provide the foundation to include
international study in every student’s degree program.
In addition to the following courses, students have more than 300 programs in nearly 90 countries
from which to choose the best opportunity for their discipline and personal needs. Contact Augsburg
Abroad for advising on study abroad programs, finances, and academics. Augsburg Abroad is the
front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad. More information about study abroad is
located in the Augsburg Abroad section of this catalog.
Center for Global Education Courses
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an experientially-based intensive semester of study and travel designed to
introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, U.S.-Mexico relations, and the context in
which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve Spanish language
skills, as well as develop intercultural communication skills. Students will learn about key social,
economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the interconnectedness of race,
ethnicity, class, and gender, sexuality, and religion. Students will learn first-hand from diverse women
and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as business leaders, religious leaders, and
feminist activists and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political activists.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
The program includes rural travel within Mexico and 4-5 day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay
in the Augsburg study center for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six
weeks, although semester-long homestays are available for Spanish majors and others upon request.
Although students may select courses from several different disciplines, they may meet several
AugCore requirements while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following four concentrations: 1)
Business, 2) Religion, 3) Spanish, and 4) Women’s Studies.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 206
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students, and others in
healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
will be on developing specialized vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico.)
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SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding students review all of the basic structures of Spanish and
build conversational skills through class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level
determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students develop proficiency in
the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct business in
Spanish-speaking countries, with an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or
instructor’s consent.)
SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 225 or 325 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 231/ART 231
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art from in the
Pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist
movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students will
participate in numerous excursions to many museum as well as archaeological and historical sites.
(Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except for SPA 316.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction, discussions,
debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate discussion. This course is only
offered in Mexico and Central America and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent).
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will
learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and
literary contexts of this period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA/WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
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This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today. Includes analysis of poems, excerpts
of novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help
students develop an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin American writers.
Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women,
and Central American refugees. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial
statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as
applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
BUS 461
Global Business Management: Mexico and Other Emerging Markets
This course examines global economic conditions today and explores vital issues, such
as exchange rates, trade balances, international joint ventures, resources, tariffs, trade barriers,
government regulations shipping options, etc. Emphasis is on understanding issues from the
perspectives of both developed and developing countries, using Mexico as a case study. (Prereq.:
ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or consent of instructor).
HPE 002
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance
(.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help you develop proficiency in diverse forms of
Latin Dance. There is no academic credit for this course, but it fulfils the physical fitness graduation
requirement. The course meets for a total of 21 hours over the course of the semester. There is
additional cost of US $50/student to cover expenses. This course fulfills a Lifetime Activity graduation
requirement.
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where the major
program does not include a keystone element. It draws together all facets of a student’s education by
providing opportunities to reflect upon and write about the integration of one’s classes, life, and future.
Readings and critical discussions with others in the same and in different majors will add dimension to
each student’s reflective writing. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112).
POL/WST 359 Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin America. Particular attention is given to women’s
organizing efforts around issues of domestic and political violence, ecology, human rights,
democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social change. This course fulfills a Social and
Behavioral Sciences LAF requirement.
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REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and positions and on
recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of biblical interpretation and the historical,
cultural, and global contexts of Christianity and other world religions. The version taught in Mexico will
include particular emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL 100).
REL/WST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/
political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and
participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues, organizational analysis, and
personal and professional development. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from
the department chair prior to enrollment. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application, and
Spanish reference forms)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an ongoing seminar
which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical issues. Students seeking Spanish credit
must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It
is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United
States, as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an internship or independent research
opportunity, and courses that help students understand the connections between globalization and
migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for positive social change
around issues of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion. Students
spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with
Mexican host families.
Course offerings include: HIS/WST 357, POL/WST 341, REL 200, an internship, independent
study, and the choice of 1-2 Spanish courses from 17 different options (including ART/SPA 231 which
meets the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 206
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students, and others in
healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
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will be on developing specialized vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding students review all of the basic structures of Spanish and
build conversational skills through class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level
determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students develop proficiency in
the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct business in
Spanish-speaking countries, with an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or
instructor’s consent.)
SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 225 or 325 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 231/ART 231
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art from in the
Pre-Columbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist
movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students will
participate in numerous excursions to many museum as well as archaeological and historical sites.
(Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico).
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except for SPA 316.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction, discussions,
debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate discussion. This course is only
offered in Mexico and Central America and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent).
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will
learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and
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literary contexts of this period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 335
Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today. Includes analysis of poems, excerpts
of novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help
students develop an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin American writers.
Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women,
and Central American refugees. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
HIS/WST 357 Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest
and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a gendered lens to focus
on Mexican history, culture and cosmovision. Additional readings and written assignments will be
required for upper-division students. Taught on-site in Mexico through Center for Global Education.
(Prereq.: 1 previous history course or consent of instructor required for 300-level course).
HPE 003
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance
(.0 course)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to help you develop proficiency in diverse forms of
Latin dance. There is no academic credit for this course, but it fulfills the physical fitness graduation
requirement. The course meets for a total of 21 hours over the course of the semester. There is
additional cost of US $50/student to cover expenses. This course fulfills a Lifetime Activity graduation
requirement.
POL 341/WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment
Explores issues of globalization and social change in Mexico and analyzes political, social and
economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable development from a gender perspective.
Particular emphasis will be placed on environmental issues and the causes of migration/emigration
and social unrest in Mexico.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and positions and on
recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of biblical interpretation and the historical,
cultural, and global contexts of Christianity and other world religions. The version taught in Mexico will
include particular emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL 100).
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and
participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues, organizational analysis, and
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personal and professional development. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from
the department chair prior to enrollment. (Prerequisites: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an ongoing seminar
which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical issues. Students seeking Spanish credit
must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work
degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals
with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice.
All students are excpect to take SWK 294 as a core course. Other course offerings include:
SWK 295, SWK 316, a field placement in social work, and the choice of one Spanish courses from
17 different options (including ART/SPA 231 which meets the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime Activity
course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisites: approval of the Social Work Department, and one college-level Spanish course or
the equivalent (students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of January prior to
the start of the semester).
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 206
Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in nursing, pre-med students, and others in
healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
will be on developing specialized vocabulary and learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission.
Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding students review all of the basic structures of Spanish and
build conversational skills through class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level
determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 220
Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students develop proficiency in
the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct business in
Spanish-speaking countries, with an emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent or
instructor’s consent.)
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SPA 225 and 325
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 225 or 325 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 231/ART 231
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding and appreciation of Mexican art from in the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods, with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist
movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students will
participate in numerous excursions to many museum as well as archaeological and historical sites.
(Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico).
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except for SPA 316.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction, discussions,
debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate discussion. This course is only
offered in Mexico and Central America and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent).
SPA 334
Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the 20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will
learn about the distinctive traits of Mexican literature as you learn about the historical, cultural, and
literary contexts of this period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 335
Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and Voices
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today. Includes analysis of poems, excerpts
of novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by and about Latin American women. Aims to help
students develop an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of Latin American women’s
experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin American writers.
Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women,
and Central American refugees. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
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Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
Develops students’ understanding of current social, economic, political, and cultural realities in
Mexico through an exploration of Mexican culture and history. Emphasis on intercultural
communication and the role of U.S. foreign policy in Mexico. Aims to frame students’ knowledge of
contemporary social welfare and social work practice with migrants and immigrants in the Minnesota
and the United States at large.
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Develops student understanding and working knowledge of human behavior in families and in
groups. The Mexican context of family and group work will be examined and uniquely Mexican
models will be explored and discussed in relation to current family and group theory. Groups can be
used to accomplish individual, family, organizational, and/or community goals. Students will practice
skills needed to be an effective group member and facilitator in class. A six-week home stay with a
Mexican family will provide an opportunity to learn about Mexican family structure through personal
experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent participants in
efforts to achieve change in social policies and programs. This course in comparative social policy
uses Mexico and the United States as a context for studying policy formation, implementation,
analysis, and the influence of values on these processes. Central to this course is a service-learning
component. Those enrolled in Social Work Field Experience may use the same field setting for both
courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social workers and citizens in formulating,
implementing, and evaluating policy responsive to social needs are addressed. United States and
Mexican immigration and migration policies will be used a primary vehicle for this critical analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience including work with
individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social service agency. A total of 120 hours,
continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours to the
practicum hours required for the BSW degree for those students with Spanish-language oral
competency. Involves sharing of experiences with other students in a small group seminar. (Prereq.:
intermediate Spanish, candidacy status; concurrent with SWK 316).
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice and Community Engagement
This multi-country program, defined by an experiential methodology and unique approach to
community engagement, offers students a provocative and inspiring experience that develops
Spanish language skills while immersing participants in the lives of host families, urban and rural
communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict,U.S. foreign
policy, gender, and economic and social justice.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador, and the final
six weeks in Nicaragua. All students will take the following four courses: 1) one Spanish course, 2)
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REL 366, 3) HIS/WST 355, and 4) POL 310.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111. Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding students review all of the basic structures of Spanish and
build conversational skills through class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level
determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except for SPA 316.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction, discussions,
debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate discussion. This course is only
offered in Mexico and Central America and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin American writers.
Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women,
and Central American refugees. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
HIS/WST 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history with special
emphasis on the role of women in history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and
racial/ethnic oppression and the history of resistance and social change in Latin America from the
Conquest to the present day. Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial periods,
and concludes with the post-war period in Central America.
POL 310
Topics in Comparative Politics: Citizen Participation in Policy Formulation within a
Globalized Economy — A Nicaraguan Case Study
This course exposes students to key debates shaping the contemporary political economy of
development in Nicaragua and the rest of Central America. The course aims to help students
understand the interplay between global processes and political and economic factors that define
development policy formulation and implementation at the national level today.
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REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/
political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives
(Namibia)—Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing
the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its
independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid South African colonization. South Africa had its
first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the
legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process
of globalization in today’s world; the challenges posed by under and unequal development; and the
long-term project of decolonizing the mind.
INS 312
The Development Process — Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger,
injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the experience of women. The course
examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the political
transformations of southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a variety of religious
perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy of apartheid in
Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle
for independence.
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the United States: Struggles Against
HIS 327
Colonialism, Apartheid, and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa and in the
United States, strategies of resistance, the successes and limitations of political victories over
apartheid and racism, and the lingering economic, social, political, and psychological effects of
racism.
HIS/INS/POL 399 Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the opportunity to
gain hands-on work experience in a development agency.
HIS/INS/POL 499 Independent Study
Students may design a proposal to conduct an independent study of a topic related to their
major or minor.
HECUA Courses
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway (SUST)—Fall and Spring
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In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest nations in the world and increasingly
multicultural. Twenty-five percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic Norwegian. The
program investigates dramatic changes in Northern Europe by analyzing the development of the
Norwegian welfare state through a wide range of topics such as globalization theories, nation-building
and national identity, governance and political party systems, European integration, racial thinking,
histories of racialization, international aid politics, sexuality, and environmentalism. Students study
Norwegian language or do an independent research project, and also intern with a leading NGO.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Challenges of Globalization to the Scandinavian Welfare State
INS 393
Scandinavian Art, Film, and Literature
INS 394
Urbanization and Immigration
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador (CILA)—Fall and spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with
a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship designed to meet the
learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a home stay for
an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and culture. Models of community participation,
organization, development, and social change are compared and contrasted. Students learn firsthand about the social problems in Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which communities
are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with
discussions in Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in
English or Spanish.
INS 366
Community Participation and Social Change
INS 399
Internship (2 course credits)
INS 499
Independent Study
Democracy and Social Change: Northern Ireland—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political,
and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being
made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with organizations
working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and
education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship (2 course credits)
Divided States of Europe: Globalization and Inequalities in the New Europe—Spring
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Ten former communist nation-states have recently joined the European Union. From three
different locations – Norway, Romania, and Hungary – students examine the complex dynamics
of European integration via issues such as labor migration, minority politics, right-wing populism,
prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania encompass some of Europe’s
most pressing social justice issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural bridge between
East and West.
INS 371
Disjuncture and Difference in Europe
INS 376
Challenges and Opportunities of European Integration
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
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Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies at Augsburg College contributes in
many ways to realizing the College’s mission of providing liberal arts education for service in today’s
world. The department is committed to the view that education should go beyond career preparation
and that familiarity with the language and culture of another people is an essential step in the
development of a truly global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish, as well as an interdisciplinary major in Cross-Cultural studies.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe, Farsi, and American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg, and
courses in Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg students through the
College’s affiliation with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in
preparing for careers in second-language education and translation, but also represents a valuable
special qualification in many other professions. Students anticipating careers in international business,
law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health professions, or the ministry may wish to take a
second major or minor in languages. In addition, a minor in languages is a valuable research tool for
those intending to pursue graduate study in most academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Faculty
Frankie Shackelford (Chair), Anita Fisher, Michael Kidd, Diane Mikkelson, Peter Morales, Pary
Pezechkian-Weinberg, Kate Reinhardt, Joseph Towle, Dann Trainer, John van Cleve
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The language major consists of ten courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above),
including two courses in culture, two courses in language, two courses in literature, KEY 480, and
three electives (from any of the three areas above). At least seven of these courses must be taught in
the target language of the major and at least four of them must be taken on the Augsburg campus.
The Cross-Cultural Studies major consists of three core courses, a language requirement, a
study-abroad requirement and three electives:
Core: LCS 100, LCS 399, and KEY 480.
Language requirement: Minor in French, German, Norwegian or Spanish or completion of the 212
level in two different languages (in Norwegian only: 211).
Study-abroad requirement: one semester on an approved study-abroad program or two travel
seminars (consult Augsburg Abroad for offerings).
Required electives: Three upperdivision courses in related areas. Courses must be chosen in
consultation with the student’s academic advisor and must include comparative study of a non-English
speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges
and universities can be considered here. No more than two courses may be counted from a single
department.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met
by completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing
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411 in French, German, Norwegian, or Spanish (W) and KEY 480 (W and S).
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met with one of the following courses: GST
200, MAT 145 or 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
The minor consists of four courses above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above), including one in
language and one in literature or culture approved by the department. All of these courses must be
taught in the target language, and at least two of them must be taken on the Augsburg campus. There
is no minor in Cross-Cultural studies.
Other Requirements
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply in the junior year. Requirements:
3.50 GPA in the major, 3.50 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages must take a minimum of one upper
division course per year at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses.
Courses accepted for transfer must have been taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad is required for language majors and some study abroad is strongly
recommended for minors. See adviser for guidelines on portfolio documentation of coursework
taken abroad. Majors in Cross-Cultural studies must complete a semester abroad or two shortterm international study experiences approved by the department. An advanced-level internship in
the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills with
community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Teaching Licensure
Augsburg College no longer offers a licensure program in modern languages.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Courses
LCS 100
Introduction to Cultural Studies
This course is an introduction to the critical study of cultures and cross-cultural difference.
It examines the connections between social relations and the production of meaning. It
sets the stage for global citizenship by revealing how our “position” in the world affects the
way we view, interpret, and interact with other cultures.
LCS 295/495 Topics in Cross-Cultural Studies
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LSC 399
Internship in Cross-Cultural Studies
KEY 480 Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by challenging
them to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying abroad and to analyze
issues that transcend national boundaries. In English with readings in a language other
than English. Open to international students and to upper-division students who have
advanced knowledge of a language other than English or have studied abroad for a full
semester (including in English-speaking countries with consent of instructor).
American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 101, 102
Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students observe the
demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the facial expressions and
body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf and hard-of-hearing people. (Fall:
101; spring: 102, Prereq.: 101)
Farsi (FAR)
FAR 111/112
Beginning Farsi I, II
An introductory sequence in Basic Modern Persian (Farsi). Aims to develop communicative
skills in understanding, speaking, translating into English, and reading phonetic
transcriptions, while exploring the culture of Iran and other Farsi-speaking countries such
as Afghanistan and Tadjikstan. (Alternating years)
French (FRE)
FRE 111, 112
Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these courses work toward the
discovery of French culture and way of life. Four class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring
112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required)
FRE 211, 212
Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading and writing
French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work. (Fall: 211; spring: 212,
Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy,
and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary enrichment, grammatical
refinements, effective organization of ideas. A prerequisite to other upper division courses.
(Fall, Prereq.: 212)
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FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to the modern
period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French intellectual, political, social,
and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials. In
French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote understanding
of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings,
reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials, and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE
311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 351, 353
Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through the reading of
whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral and written reports in
French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or political
interest, the student acquires extensive training in key modalities at an advanced level.
Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of expression, refinements in
style and organization. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Fall)
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
FRE 199
Internship
FRE 299
Directed Study
FRE 399
Internship
FRE 499
Independent Study/Research
German (GER)
GER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and
reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended narratives in simple
German, insights into German culture, and participation in short conversations. (Fall: 111;
spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required)
GER 211, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of basic
structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic expression
through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and
literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
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GER 295 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 311 Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiomatic
expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is
supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall, Prereq.: 212)
GER 331 German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples from the
prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty Years War (1648). In
German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 332 German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, Austria, and Switzerland since the
Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the
intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In
German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 351 Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to Romanticism
The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle the German experience from
Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant; from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe,
Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a way to relive the Renaissance, the Reformation,
and the Enlightenment.
GER 354 Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has many Germanspeaking roots in the works of figures like Marx, Freud, Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke,
Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and
conflicts that characterized the birth of the modern age. (Prereq.: 311)
GER 411 Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student’s use of German as a vehicle for expressing
ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including control of style. Oral
practice through use of German as classroom language. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of
instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
GER 495 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
GER 199 Internship
GER 299 Directed Study
GER 399 Internship
GER 499 Independent Study/Research
Norwegian (NOR)
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NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Stress is on communication and its cultural context. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111.
WEC—additional sessions required.)
NOR 211 Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading,
writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters.
Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis for class activities and writing
exercises. Includes grammar review. (Prereq.: NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
NOR 295 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
NOR 311 Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative contexts and
integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for
class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.: NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331 Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to understand contemporary cultural developments,
such as Norway’s changing role in the global community, within a broader historical
context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper articles, and video
materials. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor.)
NOR 353 Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the study of
major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk. Readings, lectures,
discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent
of instructor.)
NOR 411 Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and cultural
readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR 311. Readings,
journals, discussion, role-playing, and written and oral reports in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR
311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
NOR 495 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NOR 199 Internship
NOR 299 Directed Study
NOR 399 Internship
NOR 499 Independent Study/Research
Ojibwe (OJB)
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Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the Lanuages and CrossCultural Studies Department and as part of the American Indian Studies major.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on
vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice will include
linguistic patterns and oral interaction. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, prereq.: 111)
Spanish (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under International
Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking world. (Fall: 111 and
112; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212,
Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248 Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin American societies as
portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across
their works. Films in Spanish with English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On
demand)
SPA 295 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
SPA 311 Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency and
facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division
courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent. Fall)
SPA 312 Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking skills in Spanish
and seek to expand them. Intensive practice aimed at refining grammar skills. Highly
recommended as a continuation of SPA 311. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring)
SPA 331 Spanish Civilization and Culture
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish contributions to world civilization through
historical, intellectual, literary, and artistic movements. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor)
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SPA 332 Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
odd years)
SPA 352, 353 Survey of Spanish Literature I, II
A study of representative authors in Spanish literature, supplemented by lectures on the
literary movements and development of Spanish literature. Lectures, discussion, written,
and oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Fall on a rotational
basis.)
SPA 354 Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and oral reports in
Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note: Students who have taken SPA
356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring: even years)
SPA 411 Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical
exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
SPA 495 Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SPA 199 Internship
SPA 299 Directed Study
SPA 399 Internship
SPA 499 Independent Study/Research
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Mathematics—MAT
Mathematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools for solving a wide
variety of problems. Mathematical language describes our world from the perspectives of the
natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are increasingly expected of every member of
contemporary society. Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the development of
civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts education.
Students majoring in mathematics acquire the skills necessary to serve society through a variety
of careers. In addition to acquiring computational and problem solving skills, mathematics majors
at Augsburg develop their abilities to reason abstractly; to conjecture, critique, and justify their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems; to read and comprehend
precise mathematical writing; to speak and write about mathematical ideas; and to experience
working in teams on mathematical projects. Students can prepare for graduate school, for work in
business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in grades K-12. Students
majoring in many disciplines find it helpful to acquire a minor or a second major in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of mathematics as a liberal art (through
the B.A. degree) or choose a more focused program of courses (through the B.S. degree). B.S.
focus areas include theoretical mathematics, statistics, teaching mathematics, and the application
of mathematics to science and engineering, actuarial science, computing, business, or economics.
Augsburg’s urban location allows students to gain experience working with mathematics through
internships, service learning, and the colloquium course.
Mathematics Faculty
Jody Sorensen(Chair), Pavel Bělík, Tracy Bibelnieks, Suzanne Dorée, Richard Flint, Matthew Haines,
Kenneth Kaminsky, Catherine Micek, John Zobitz
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts—Mathematics Major
Nine courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures
A “theoretical structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by the
department.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least two of which are
numbered above 300.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
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Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), Writing (W)
are embedded in the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in
Speaking (S) is also required and may be met by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111,
COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course approved by the department, or completion
of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in mathematics course(s) must
consult their MAT advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Bachelor of Science—Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures
Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which are numbered
above 300.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of
supporting courses (or substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481, BUS 379,
CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364, CSC 160 (recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC 320, CSC 385,
CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both), ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN
331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362,
SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362 may count).
These seven electives must include a(n):
• “Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, or other courses approved by
the department.
• “Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374, MAT 377, or other courses
approved by the department.
• “Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC
362, or other courses approved by the department.
At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a focus area approved by the department.
Sample focus areas:
• Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 248, PSY 215; two of BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO
481; two of MAT 363, MAT 369, MAT 373
• Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or ECO 113; two of CSC 160, BUS
379, ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO 490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 248, MAT 173, MKT 352; MAT
373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of BUS 379, MAT 163 and MAT 248 may count).
• Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457;
two of MAT 304, MAT 355, MAT 363, MAT 377.
• Physical Sciences: Two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364; two of MAT
324, MAT 327, MAT 355, MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
• Statistics: One of MAT 248, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362; MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT 374;
one of ECO 490, MKT 352, PSY 315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics course approved
by the department.
• Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287; MAT 314; MAT 324
• Theoretical mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least three of MAT 252, MAT 287, MAT
304, MAT 363, MAT 373, or regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges in Complex
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Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real Analysis II, Abstract Algebra II, Combinatorics.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship,
volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, student teaching in mathematics,
or other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also fulfill the Augsburg
Experience requirement if approved. For an undergraduate research project, the work may build upon
a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QF and QA), Writing (W)
are embedded in the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An additional course in
Speaking (S) is also required and may be met by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111,
COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course approved by the department, or completion
of another major that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in mathematics course(s) must
consult their MAT advisor about potential additional skills courses needed.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers. The state requirements
are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to
teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the B.S. major but the electives must include ESE
330 5-12 Methods: Mathematics; MAT 252; Exploring Geometry; MAT 287 History of Mathematics;
MAT 314 Abstract Algebra; MAT 324 Analysis; one of MAT 163 Introductory Statistics, MAT 248
Biostatistics or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I; and an “Applied Project” course.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to
teach in grades 5-8 under elementary education licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114 Precalculus; MAT
145 Calculus I; one of MAT 163 Introductory Statistics, MAT 248 Biostatistics or MAT 373 Probability
and Statistics I; MAT 252 Exploring Geometry; MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures; and
MAT 287 History of Mathematics. ESE 331 Middle School Methods in Mathematics is also required.
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly encouraged
to consult with a mathematics department adviser before enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
To be considered for departmental honors, a student must be involved with mathematics beyond
the classroom, have a GPA of at least 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 200, have an overall
GPA of at least 3.00, complete a project with significant mathematical content (usually beginning
before senior year), and obtain the approval of the Mathematics Department. The project may build
upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the course is expected. The project results
must be presented in a public forum. A proposal to complete departmental honors in mathematics
should be submitted to the Mathematics Department chair at least one year prior to graduation.
Specific requirements are available from the department.
Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter of this national mathematics honor society is by invitation.
To be considered, students must have a declared mathematics major, junior or senior status, and a
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GPA of 3.00 in their major and overall.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of which is numbered above 300.
Alternatively students may complete a minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163
or MAT 248, MAT 252, MAT 271, and MAT 287.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each course that applies toward the minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Other Requirements
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics course, students must have the required Math Placement.
All students are required to have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some cases,
students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may have their
MPG determined by the registrar’s office. Students who have passed the College Board Advanced
Placement Exam in calculus should consult with the Mathematics Department. All other students
must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. The
exam is given during College registration sessions and at other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information are available from Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1
may take MAT 103 to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG
3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a
student’s MPG. Students are also permitted to retake the Math Placement Exam during their first term
of enrollment at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a
mathematics course.
Mathematics Courses
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of operations, exponents,
and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to
everyday life. P/N grading only. Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as
a credit toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an emphasis on applications to the
social and natural sciences, business, and everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to
MPG 3. Students preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a year
of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions for students planning to
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study calculus. Students who have completed MAT 145 or other calculus courses may register for
credit only with consent of department. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics in contemporary society, with an emphasis on
quantitative reasoning including an introduction to probability and statistics and topics such as
the mathematics of finance, graph theory, game theory, voting theory, linear programming, or
cryptography. Note: Students who have successfully completed MAT 138, MAT 163, MAT 248, BUS
379, PSY 215, or SOC 362 may not register for credit without consent of instructor. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I and II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability
with an emphasis on the processes of problem solving, reasoning, connections, communication,
and representation. These courses are designed for prospective K-6 elementary school teachers.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 140
Calculus Workshop (.25 course)
An elective workshop for students concurrently enrolled in Calculus I or Calculus II. Calculus related
problems and activities that require significant collaborative and creative effort. Emphasis on
strategies for succeeding in college-level mathematics courses. MAT 140 does not satisfy NSM-LAF
requirement. P/N grading only. (Coreq.: MAT 145 or MAT 146 and consent of instructor).
MAT 145-6
Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions including derivatives, integrals, differential equations,
and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for MAT 146)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of counting, probability
distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis-of-variance, and regression.
Note: Students who have successfully completed BUS 379, MAT 248, PSY 215, or SOC 362 may not
register for credit without consent of instructor. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences, recursion, induction,
formal logic, and combinatorics, with an emphasis on connections to computer science. Students who
have completed MAT 271 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Also recommended: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Mathematics of Finance
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, life
annuities, and life insurance. Provides an introduction to actuarial mathematics. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 201
Communicating Mathematics
(.5 course)
An introduction to mathematical speaking, typesetting, presentation technology, reading, and
bibliographic resources. This half-credit course does not count as an elective in the mathematics
major or minor. Completion of this course plus one of MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, MAT 355,
MAT 369, MAT 374, or MAT 377 taken at Augsburg satisfies the major’s speaking skill requirement.
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Students with majors other than mathematics should consult their major department before taking this
course. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 245
Calculus III
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables, partial derivatives, vectors
and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations,
abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues. (Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 248
Biostatistics
Concepts and techniques of probability, descriptive statistics, and statistical inference are applied to
scientific studies in Biology, Medicine and other Health Sciences. Material is centered on real studies
in these areas. Other topics include graphing techniques, correlation and regression, experimental
design, combinatorics, probability, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing and, time permitting,
analysis of variance and nonparametric methods. Credit may not be received for both MAT 163 and
MAT 248. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or MPG 4 and BIO 151)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and geometric
transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT
145)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, recursion
theory, set theory, and formal logic, with an emphasis on algorithmic thinking, mathematical
reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 146 or MAT 145 and one of MAT 163, MAT 248,
MAT 252, or MAT 287; and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory, algebra, calculus, and
modern mathematics. (Prereq.: MAT 145)
MAT 304
Graph Theory
Concepts of graph theory including standard graphs, classic questions, and topics such as degree
sequences, isomorphism, connectivity, traversability, matching, planarity, coloring, and graph metrics.
Focuses on theoretical structures. (Prereq,: MAT 271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking
course. Also recommended MAT 246.)
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.
Focuses on theoretical structures. (Prereq.: MAT 246, MAT 271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a
speaking course)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including limits, boundedness, continuity, functions, derivatives, and series
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in a theoretical setting. Focuses on theoretical structures. (Prereq.: MAT 146, MAT 271, ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111, and a speaking course. Also recommended: additional MAT course numbered 200
or higher)
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical
solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical implementation of numerical methods on
modern computers, and applications. Includes an applied project. (Prereq.: MAT 146, CSC 160, ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111, and a speaking course)
MAT 363
Dynamical Systems
Concepts of dynamical systems including iteration, stability, orbit diagrams, symbolic dynamics,
chaos, and fractals, along with topics such as applications of dynamical systems and/or complex
dynamics including the Mandelbrot set and Julia sets. (Prereq.: MAT 146 and MAT 246, MAT 269, or
MAT 271)
MAT 369
Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Natural Sciences
Concepts of differential equations including quantitative and qualitative methods of linear and nonlinear systems; the application, modeling, and analysis of differential equations to model biological
phenomena. Includes an applied project. (Prereq.: MAT 245, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and a
speaking course)
MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random variables, probability
distributions, expectation, the Central Limit Theorem, sampling distributions, methods of estimation,
hypothesis testing, regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. Includes an applied
project. (Prereq.: MAT 245 for MAT 373. Also recommended MAT 271. MAT 373, ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111, and a speaking course for MAT 374)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems from industrial
settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis, duality theory, alternate optima, and
unboundedness with an emphasis on both the mathematical theory and the application to current
business practice. Includes an applied project. (Prereq.: MAT 246, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and
a speaking course)
MAT 395/495 Topics/Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial mathematics, combinatrics, complex analysis,
mathematical biology, topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq.: at least two MAT courses
numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an additional upper division MAT course
depending on the particular topic may also be required)
MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other interesting ideas in
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mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Carries no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study Courses
MAT 199/399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities
found in the internship. For upper division credit, significant mathematical content and presentation
at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prerequisite for upper division: at least one upper division
MAT course, junior or senior standing)
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum with the guidance of a
faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper
division MAT course, junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor.)
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Medieval Studies
The objective of Medieval Studies is to introduce students to the culture of the Middle Ages—its
diverse history and beliefs, its arts and literature—and to the disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills
necessary for its serious study.
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal arts education. Since
the study of the liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages, students majoring in Medieval Studies
find a model context for the pursuit of a liberal arts degree in the modern world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in Medieval Studies prepares students
for life beyond college. Because of its emphasis on precise reading and analysis of texts, careful
writing, and spirited discussion, the major in Medieval Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate or
professional study, as well as employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, critical
and abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program Director), Kristin M. Anderson (Art), Mark L. Fuehrer (Philosophy),
Douglas E. Green (English), John Harkness (English), Martha B. Johnson (Theatre Arts), Merilee I.
Klemp (Music), Philip A. Quanbeck II (Religion), Bruce R. Reichenbach (Philosophy), Mark D. Tranvik
(Religion)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Nine courses, including:
Four (4) core requirements:
HUM 120
HIS 369
HIS 370
HUM 499
Medieval Connections
Early and Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
Keystone, Medieval Studies Project
One (1) of the following literature courses:
ENL 330
ENL 332
ENL 360
ENL 361
Shakespeare
Renaissance and Reformation
The Medieval World
The Classical Tradition
One (1) of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 378
PHI 242
REL 361
REL 362
Medieval Church
Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Church in the First Four Centuries
Theology of the Reformers
One (1) of the following history of arts courses:
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ART 386
ART 387
MUS 231
THR 361
Medieval Art
Renaissance and Baroque Art
History and Literature of Music I
Theatre History and Criticism I
Two (2) electives from the following courses:
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
HIS 440
Monks and Heretics
POL 380
Western Political Thought
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may be taken as
electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. HIS 369 meets the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
Five courses including HUM 120. The remaining four courses must be in different disciplines, as
grouped above (history, literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts).
Other Requirements
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of college-level Latin or other medieval language approved by their
adviser, which will fulfill the Modern Languages Graduation Skills requirement.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg Experience is required for graduation. For the Medieval Studies
major this might include study abroad, or internships at the University of Minnesota’s Rare Books
Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Prior
approval of adviser is required for all Augsburg Experiences related to Medieval Studies.
Courses
HUM 120 Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe (Medieval Connections)
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to
study European culture during a period known as the High Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100
to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and
feeling, which includes history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food.
It also takes an experiential approach to this material, for example, by having students and
faculty attend class in academic regalia, just as they did in medieval universities.
(Humanities LAF, Spring)
For other course descriptions, refer to the specific departments elsewhere in the catalog.
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Metro-Urban Studies—INS
Metro-Urban Studies is the study of cities as social, political, economic and cultural entities. MetroUrban Studies brings many different perspectives to the study of urban life. It is an interdisciplinary
major where students use the tools of sociology, political science, history, environmental studies and
architecture to understand metropolitan areas in terms of complex relationships that contribute to both
opportunities and challenges. The major is designed to utilize the city as our classroom,
demonstrating the interplay of theory, policy and lived experience. Metro-Urban Studies coursework
often includes walking tours, field trips and field research. Augsburg College’s Metro-Urban Studies
Program emphasizes the theme of planning metro areas to be more environmentally sustainable and
be places that promote the health and civic engagement of citizens.
The Metro-Urban Studies major helps prepare students for careers and graduate work in urban
planning, public administration, environmental studies, government, community organizing, social
welfare and non-profit work, and architecture. All students participate in internships that reflect their
career interests as part of the keystone experience.
Many students who major in Metro-Urban Studies double-major in related disciplines such as
Environmental Studies, Political Science or Sociology. If you’re interested in double-majoring, please
consult the Director of Metro-Urban Studies about how to best plan your academic schedule to
accommodate both majors.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty: The following faculty teach courses in the Metro-Urban Studies
Program.
Nancy Fischer (Director, SOC), Kristin Anderson (ART), Andrew Aoki (POL), Kevin Bowman (ECO),
Lars Christiansen (SOC), Keith Gilsdorf (ECO), Michael Lansing (HIS), Garry Hesser (SOC), and
Joseph Underhill (POL).
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
A total of 10 courses, including the following: (please see department descriptions for individual
courses)
ECO 113
POL 122
SOC 111
HIS 316
or ART 249/349
HIS 249/349
SOC 362
or POL 483
SOC 363
or POL 484
SOC 381
INS 399
Principles of Microeconomics
Metropolitan Complex
Community and the Modern Metropolis
U.S. Urban Environmental History
The Designed Environment (art credit)
The Designed Environment (history credit)
Statistical Analysis
Political/Statistics/Methodology
Research Methods
Political Analysis Seminar
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Internship
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Plus two additional approved urban-related electives. For electives, please see the following list,
which is not exhaustive. Consult the Director of Metro-Urban Studies for other elective possibilities
that suit your career interests, including off-campus study such as ACTC courses, HECUA or study
abroad.
ART243
ART244
ECO365
ENV100
HIS225
HIS335
POL241
POL325
SOC265
SOC295
SOC349
History of Architecture to 1750
History of Architecture after 1750
Environmental Economics
Environmental Connections
History of the Twin Cities (not regularly offered)
American Urban History (not regularly offered)
Environmental and River Politics
Politics and Public Policy
Race, Class and Gender
Special Topics: Sustainable Cities (various locations, study abroad)
Sociology of Organizations
Students who are thinking of careers in urban planning are highly encouraged to take courses in
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Macalester College (Geography 225, 364 and 365) or at the
University of St. Thomas (Geography 221, 321 and 322). HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities program, described
below.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. SOC 381,
taken in conjunction with INS 399, fulfills the Keystone requirement.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 111, HIS 316/249/349, SOC 381 and one of the following: ECO113 or an approved
Metro-Urban Studies elective.
Metro-Urban Studies Courses
Internships and Independent Study Courses
INS 199 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit)
on page 64.
INS 299 Directed Study
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit).
Internships place students with sponsoring organizations that provide supervised work
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experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week. Please note that students may also fulfill
their internship requirement through HECUA, Sociology (SOC399) or Political Science
(POL399).
INS 498 Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designed course developed by a student (or group of students), utilizing
the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The
course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a department faculty member.
(Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 111 and consent of instructor)
INS 499 Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
Urban Studies Options Through HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs.
Through HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field learning programs of
exceptional quality located in Scandinavia, Latin America, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities. The
following programs can be counted towards the Metro-Urban Studies major and minor. Ask the
director of Metro-Urban Studies for more detail.
Also see International Studies listings.
I. Metro-Urban Studies Term: Poverty, Inequality and Social Change —Fall or Spring
This semester-length program delves into the root causes of increasing levels of poverty and
inequality in the United States.To understand these issues, the program focuses on the economy,
housing systems, education, welfare, government policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class
segregation, and institutional discrimination.
INS 358
Theories of Poverty, Inequality and Social Change (Reading Seminar)
INS 359
Social Policy and Anti-Poverty Strategies in Theory and Practice (Field Seminar)
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
II. City Arts—Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the role of art and the artist in working for social justice, and an
exploration of the relationship between art, culture, and identity. Students meet Twin Cities artists,
activists, private and public arts funders, and politicians, and engage in a thorough examination of the
role of art in advocating for social change.
INS 330 Field Seminar: Arts Praxis
INS 331 Creating Social Change: Art and Culture in Political, Social and Historical Context
INS 399 Internship (2 course credits)
III. Environmental Sustainability: Science, Politics, and Public Policy—Fall
Ecosystem degradation and rehabilitation, the social and economic underpinnings of conflict over
environmental change, and public policy and community-based strategies to achieve sustainability.
Uses social, economic, and environmental sustainability to address themes like the links between
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rural and urban concerns and the way local decisions relate to regional and global trends. Students
gain first-hand experience learning from community organizers, government planners and business
leaders who are rising to the challenges of creating a more sustainable world.
INS 346 Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 345 Social Dimensions of Environmental Change
INS 399 Field/Research Methods and Investigation
INS 399 Internship and Integration Seminar
INS 399 Internship and Integration Seminar (2 course credits)
IV. See HECUA under International Studies for programs outside the United States.
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Music—MUS
The Music Department at Augsburg College offers professional music training in the context of a
liberal arts curriculum through three degrees and five music majors. It also offers a variety of music
courses and ensemble experiences that are available to non-music majors and courses that meet
Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major artistic center makes it an ideal place to study music,
and the music faculty seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus and the greater arts
communities. These opportunities allow students to explore the links between theory and applied
knowledge and may take many forms, including internships; community performances; music therapy
practica; community-based learning projects; required off-campus performance and concert
attendance assignments; or travel and study within and outside the United States.
The music department is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music
(NASM) and the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Michael Buck, Jill Dawe, Douglas Diamond, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta
Kagin, Ned Kantar, Merilee Klemp,
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol Barnett, Fred Bretschger, Garrick Comeaux, Marv Dahlgren,
Bridget Doak, Susan Druck, Lynn Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth, Nancy Grundahl, Megan
Holroyd, Mary Horozaniecki, Joan Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Kathy Kienzle, Rena Kraut, Erick Lichte,
Steve Lund, K. Christian McGuire, Laurie Merz, Peter Meyer, Vladan Milenkovic, Rick Penning, O.
Nicholas Raths, Shannon Sadler, Andrea Stern, Sonja Thompson, William Webb, Matthew Wilson,
Yolanda Williams
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bachelor of Science
Music therapy major
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Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation necessary to meet the AMTA
requirements for becoming a Board Certified Music Therapist.
Music Minors
Music
Music Business
Degree and Major Requirements
Students intending to pursue a music major in any of the three music degree programs must
declare their major; perform a sophomore/transfer music major jury/audition; and complete the music
department degree application by the end of their fourth semester of study. More detail is included in
the Music Department Student Handbook posted on the Music Students site on Moodle.
Because of the heavy curricular demands inherent in any single music-department degree
program, students are strongly encouraged to avoid declaring double majors entirely within the
department, i.e. attempting two music degree programs simultaneously. In those rare cases where
such a scenario seems both warranted and feasible, students are required to petition the department
for acceptance of their proposed degree plan prior to formally declaring their double majors.
Music Core
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 201 Materials of Music III
MUS 211 Aural Skills III
MUS 202 Form and Analysis
MUS 212 Aural Skills IV
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music II
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era (0.5 credit)
or MUS 332 Music of the Classical Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 333 Music of the Romantic Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 334 Music of the 20th Century (0.5 credit)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 or .5 credit, according to degree requirement) Four semesters
MUP3xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145: Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement (0.0 credit)
MUS 358 Junior Recital and/or
MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141: Large Augsburg Ensemble (0.0/.25 credit)
Four to eight semesters in accordance with degree requirement
Additional requirements (refer to the Music Department Student Handbook for detail):
Piano Proficiency Test
Sophomore/Transfer Music Major Jury & music department degree application
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Music Repertoire Tests
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of
Music Performance: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills in
Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the following courses:
S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing
the following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one) and QA: MUS 372
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration: Graduation
skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is
met by completing the following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or MAT 146
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of
graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue non-performance
graduate study or desire to enter one of the many music related business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Faculty Adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 458 Senior Recital
Two music course electives
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half hour lessons in major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
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Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music Business Major
The music business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and to pursue career
opportunity where the arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts, and business
combine with field observations and internships. These experiences prepare students for careers in
fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and general music business. The
program affords both the performing artist and the business student the opportunity to pursue music
business studies. The music business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music
Business Concentration (designed with a music emphasis) and the Bachelor of Arts in Business
Administration with Specialization in Music Business (designed with business emphasis).
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith
College of Music providing that they meet all McNally Smith College of Music requirements. A list of
approved electives from MSCM for the music business major is available in the Augsburg music
office. McNally Smith courses cannot be used as a substitute for any required Augsburg course
specifically listed within a degree program. This program is open to sophomores through seniors.
There is no additional fee for this program.
Faculty Adviser: Ned Kantar
B.A. in Music with Music Business Concentration
Requirements:
Music core and:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as Vocation
MUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
MUS/BUS Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0 Augsburg credit)
MUS 458 Senior Recital
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half hour lessons on major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
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Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
B.A. in Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business
Requirements:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 Financial Management
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
MUS/BUS Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0 Augsburg credit)
3 MUS credits — OR — 2 MUS credits and 1 MUE/MUP credit, selected from:
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(Other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to
fulfill the Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Music Minor
Requirements: 7-8 credits
MUS 101, 102
MUS 111, 112
MUS 341
either MUS 231
or MUS 232
Materials of Music I, II
Aural Skills I, II
Basic Conducting
History and Literature of Music I
History and Literature of Music II
One additional course (.5 or above) in music history or conducting. Other courses may be approved
by departmental petition.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 Four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble
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MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of performance studies in the major
instrument/voice
Additional requirements
Pass one music repertoire test
Submit a music departmental application for minor by spring semester, sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring
additional preparation in business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the
music industry. With the music business minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in
coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that address specific professional skills
necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program between the music
and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS 105 The Music Business
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Introduction to Financial Accounting
MUS/BUS 399 Internship (approved for the Music Business Minor)
One of the following:
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS 245
(maximum of 1 credit in MUE and/or MUP courses)
Bachelor of Music
Music Education Major
A fully accredited program (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education & MN Board
of Teaching), the music education major offers students the preparation necessary to become music
teachers in public schools. This coursework and preparation includes certification to teach at the
elementary through the secondary levels, with either a vocal/general or instrumental/general
emphasis. In addition to applying to the Music Department, Bachelor of Music education major
candidates must apply to the Department of Education for acceptance to the music education
licensure program which is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements for
the Bachelor of Music education major. All music requirements must be completed prior to student
teaching. A cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is necessary for the music education
licensure program.
Faculty Adviser: Michael Buck
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 311
Composition I
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MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358 Half Junior Recital
MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 Educational Technology
EDC 310 Learning and Development
ESE 300 Reading/Writing in Content Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student Teaching
MUS 359 Music Methods: Choral/Vocal (.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds (.5)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.5)
Choose one of the following two areas of emphasis:
either Vocal Emphasis:
MUS 251-254
MUS 342
MUS/THR 235
Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
Skills of Music Theatre (.5 credit)
or Instrumental Emphasis:
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting (.5 credit)
Music elective or approved course (1.0 credit)
Performance Studies and Ensembles: Students should choose the following courses in accordance
with their area of emphasis.
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Two semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (second year)
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (third and fourth year)
A Music Education major whose major instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is required to take a
minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their
large ensemble requirement.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice .
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
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Two semesters in a chamber music course on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses and in the major instrument/voice
Bachelor of Music
Music Performance Major
This major is a focused classical training program designed to develop the skills, artistic voice and
performing ability of the individual musician. This degree best prepares students who are interested
in graduate school, professional performance opportunities, or private studio teaching. Acceptance to
the program requires a half-hour formal audition and interview (see the Music Department Student
Handbook).
Faculty Adviser
Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core and:
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Two semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (second year)
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Four semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice (third and fourth year)
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
At least four semesters Chamber Music playing on major instrument (see Handbook)
MUS 358 Junior Recital (.0 credit)
MUS 459 Senior Recital (.0 credit)
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121or 141 (0.0/.25 credit)
Large Augsburg Ensembles: eight semesters OR for guitarists, harpists and pianists: four semesters
of large ensemble and four additional semesters of chamber music or other assignment in
consultation with adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
MUS 251-254 Diction (0.25 credit each)
MUS 435 Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
MUS359 Music Methods: Voice/Choral
MUS Elective (0.5 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theater and/or
MUE 294 or 494 Opera Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
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MUS 436 Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 Piano Pedagogy
MUS Elective (0.5 credit)
Instrumentalists:
MUS356 Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (0.5 credit);
or MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds (0.5 credit); or
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (0.5 credit)
MUS Elective (1.0 credit)
Additional requirements:
Pass piano proficiency test
Complete sophomore music performance audition; interview; & music department degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Bachelor of Science
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. The B.S. in music therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree program,
which includes a six month full-time internship in a clinical facility approved by the American Music
Therapy Association (AMTA). This course of study is chosen by students who wish to become
professional music therapists.
Faculty Adviser:Roberta Kagin
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 271 Introduction to Music Therapy
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 363 Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
MUS 372, 373 Psychological Foundation of Music I, II
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 480 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 481 Music Therapy Clinical Internship
MUS 458 Senior Recital
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 262 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and Physiology
MUS 340 Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
MUS 345 Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design Procedure, and Analysis I
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Performance Studies and Ensembles:
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters of half hour lessons in major
instrument/voice
MUP 3xx Performance Studies (.5 credit) Four semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 115 or 121 or 141 (0.0/.25)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice and residency at
Augsburg
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Additional requirements:
Pass piano and guitar proficiency tests
Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all music therapy courses
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already have a bachelor’s
degree and wish to meet the requirements set by the American Music Therapy Association to become
professional music therapists. This equivalency program prepares students for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification Examination. Depending upon the student’s degree and skill level,
individual requirements will be outlined by the director of music therapy. There is a minimum two-year
residency requirement, which includes participation in a major ensemble for four terms and successful
completion of a two-year music theory equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program, equivalency/certification students must:
• Complete sophomore/transfer music major jury & music departmental degree application
• Complete the piano and guitar proficiency requirements during the first semester of
residence
Departmental Honors
Senior music majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in music courses may apply for music
departmental honors by completing extended original work in their area of interest. Such work could
include, but is not limited to, one of the following: defending a senior thesis, presenting an additional
recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a program, presenting a research paper, or
some combination of any of the above.
Consideration for departmental honors requires a clearly written proposal that includes a project
title, a transcript, and a brief music resume to be submitted to the music faculty by November 1 of the
senior year.
Examinations
Piano Proficiency
All Augsburg music majors are required to have basic piano skills that meet the standard required
by the Piano Proficiency Test offered at the end of each semester. Students come to Augsburg with a
wide variety of prior training and experience in piano, and therefore can elect to develop their piano
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skills and prepare for the proficiency test in several ways. Students with extensive training may be
able to simply pass the test; those with some training may register for private piano lessons; the
majority of students are advised to take a piano placement test that determines their appropriate
placement within a sequence of four class piano courses (MUS 135/136/237/238) designed to teach
the skills of the piano proficiency test. To maximize student learning, it is strongly recommended that
piano training is started during the freshman year, when piano study will complement and strengthen
the student’s experience in the music theory and aural skills curriculum. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for piano major and non-piano major requirements and test dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
These four tests are intended to encourage students to become lifelong listeners by requiring
students to familiarize themselves with many of the masterpieces of the classical music repertory from
the Middle Ages to today. Consult the Music Student Handbook for the lists of pieces required by all
four repertoire tests and the call numbers for the repertoire test CDs at Lindell Library. Each
academic year a specific repertoire test is offered twice: once at the end of the fall semester, and
again at the end of the spring semester. Music majors are required to pass three music repertoire
tests, transfer students must pass two, and music minors must pass one.
Music Courses
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the registrar’s website for up to date
information www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar or the Music Department for course offerings in each
term.
Theory and Musicianship
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part writing. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
(.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken concurrently
with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
(.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing, and harmonic
dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
(.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 160 Fundamentals of Music
Introduction to the basic elements of Western musical notation (pitch, rhythm, meter,
intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures and chords). Students will develop basic
aural and keyboard skills, identify typical compositional forms in popular and classical
music. Students write their own composition for the final project.
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MUS 201
Materials of Music III
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a minimal grade of
2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
(.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century practice. To
be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 201 and 211 with a minimal
grade of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MUS 211
Aural Skills III
(.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS 201. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
(.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MUS 311
Composition I
(.5 course)
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation and
score layout; related 20th-century literature. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212 with a
minimal grade of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
MUS 312
Composition II
(.5 course)
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm, and form. Atonality,
serialism, indeterminacy, electronic music, minimalism, decategorization. Related literature
(Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
History and Literature
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
E. D. Hirsch describes cultural literacy as "the network of information that all competent
readers possess." This course draws students into that information web using the history of
Western art music as the thread that ties culture together from the Middle Ages to the present.
A "top ten of the last millennium" will provide mileposts for understanding music in social
context. Live performance will be a feature of this course. Evaluation of student work will
include short essay papers, several quizzes, and a mid-term and final examination. The ability
to read music is not required.
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western music, this course explores diverse musical styles and
instruments from many cultures.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
An intensive survey of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750, studying music in its
historical and cultural contexts as well as basic knowledge of repertory. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
102, 201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
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Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the historical
developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including early New Orleans
Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and progressive jazz.
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
The MUS 331-334 sequence provides an opportunity to explore the music, cultural trends, and
composers associated with each of the four main stylistic eras of the Western European classical
tradition. Representative repertoire is studied in conjunction with the cultural forces and ideas that
help shape the music. Music majors will have an opportunity to integrate their liberal arts education,
knowledge of music theory and history, and writing skills through a major research paper required in
each course.
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary worship
practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire
(.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western Europe, Russia,
Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance. Required for
vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251, 252, 253, 254, or permission from
instructor)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire
(.5 course)
This course introduces students to a wide variety of music written for keyboard instruments
from the 17th--century to the present. The changing role of the piano as a cultural symbol
is emphasized as the piano, and its music, is inextricably linked to important compositional
and social trends in western culture over the last three hundred years. (Prereq.: MUS
231, 232)
Music Therapy
MUS 271
Introduction to Music Therapy
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music
activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus
practicum with children.
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MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human identity, with
an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of musical behavior. An
understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and
movement.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership, observation, and
functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 340
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
This course will introduce students to primary instruments used in MT sessions, i.e. guitar,
keyboards and drums/percussion. Classes will focus on skill development in accordance
with AMTA standards. The course will emphasize functional playing skills as well as song
composition and group leading. The class is open for freshmen, sophomores and transfer
students.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
This experiential course includes an introduction to musical improvisation, making use of
the skills acquired in Techniques and Materials Pt. I. These include the use of modes,
various song forms, harmonic relationships and rhythm based exercises. The course will
explore the student’s own personal relationship to music while introducing them to clinical
improvisation methods.
MUS 363
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
An experiential approach to healing through music, art, drama, dance, and movement.
Consultants will describe and demonstrate specific specialties in expressive and creative
arts, as used in therapy.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on acoustics
and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the research process and
development of an experimental research project.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary
approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical talent, and performance.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership, observation, and
functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
(.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a Board Certified Music Therapist, requiring more
advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two hours per week.
(Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
test)
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MUS 481
Music Therapy Clinical Internship
(.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months (minimuym 1,020
hours toward the AMTA required total of 1,200 hours). Application for internship must be
made nine months in advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all
other graduation requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire tests)
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings, including
discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy with music. This course
satisfies the Keystone requirement.
Music Business
MUS 105
The Music Business
An introduction to the music industry. Topics include copyright, licensing, contracts,
publicity and marketing. Other topics include the record industry, agents and managers.
Musical genres and historical periods are compared and analyzed.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts administrator
in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends
and earnings, challenges within the industry, and differentiation between the for-profit and
non-profit sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary
of industry topics and in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: MUS 105)
Methods and Pedagogy
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings
(.5 course)
This methods course introduces string instrument performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform on violin/viola, cello and double bass. Other topics include
performance practice, instructional pedagogy, instructional materials, solo and ensemble
repertoire, and integration of music technology.
MUS 356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion
(.5 course)
This methods course introduces brass/percussion performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform on at least one brass instrument and snare drum. Other topics
include performance practice, instructional pedagogy, instructional materials, solo and
ensemble repertoire, and integration of music technology.
MUS 357
Music Methods: Woodwinds
(.5 course)
This methods course introduces woodwind performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform on flute, one single reed instrument, and one double reed instrument.
Other topics include performance practice, instructional pedagogy, instructional materials,
solo and ensemble repertoire, and integration of music technology.
MUS 359
Music Methods: Vocal
(.5 course)
This methods course introduces choral/vocal performance techniques and problems.
Students will perform vocal solo and ensemble repertoire. Other topics include
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performance practice, instructional pedagogy, physiological mechanics of singing and
instructional materials.
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy
(.5 course)
This course introduces students to various ideas, tools, methodologies and resources
associated with piano teaching. Students will apply what they learn in class to actual
teaching experiences through a community service-learning requirement that pairs
Augsburg teachers with piano students from our neighborhood. This course fulfills the LAF
Augsburg Experience requirement.
Applied Skills and Group Lessons
MUS 135: Class Piano 1
This course is designed for beginning pianists with minimal piano training. The course will
teach basic piano skills in the areas of sightreading; scales and chords progressions;
improvisation; and repertoire from a variety of styles. The class will use and apply many of
the concepts, terms and ideas taught in MUS 101/111. Co-req. or prereq.: MUS 101 and
MUS 111; placement test and/or permission of the instructor.
MUS 136: Class Piano 2
This course is a continuation of MUS 155A: Class Piano 1 and MUS 135: Class Piano 1,
and will build on the skills introduced in these classes. The course is designed for students
with some prior piano and music theory training and/or students who have completed a
class piano course. Prereq.: MUS 155 or MUS 135; or placement test and/or permission of
the instructor
MUS 237: Class Piano 3
This course is a continuation of Class Piano 1 and 2 and is designed for students with
piano training prior to Augsburg and/or students who have completed MUS 155, MUS 135
and MUS 136. Class Piano 3 will cover all the skills and requirements of the piano
proficiency test and is designed to provide opportunities for students to apply their piano
skills to practical ‘real life’ situations such as score reading; transposing; improvising;
playing simple accompaniments; and learning repertoire in a variety of styles. Prereq.:
MUS 155; MUS 135; MUS 136; or placement test and/or permission of the instructor.
MUS 238: Class Piano 4
This course is a continuation of MUS 237: Class Piano 3. At the conclusion of this course
students should have a command of the skills required for the piano proficiency exam.
Prereq.: MUS 155; MUS 135; MUS 136: MUS 237; or placement test or permission of the
instructor
MUS 152
Class Voice
(.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 158
Class Guitar
(.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
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MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German Diction (253), French Diction (254)
(each .25 course)
This is an intensive introduction to basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian, German,
and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes regular class
performances and phoneticization of texts using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis and
preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 111, 231)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting
(.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection, advanced
conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and
MUS 341)
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting techniques,
organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS
341)
Performance Courses
Performance Study
These courses provide unique opportunities for Augsburg students to study on an individual basis
with artist/teachers who are active performers in this region. Performance Study is offered for
woodwind, string, brass, percussion, keyboard instruments, electric bass, harp and voice. Lessons
are individualized to fit the requirements of Augsburg’s three music degrees and five majors, and are
also available to qualified liberal arts students.
MUP 1XX Performance Study (0; 0.25; 0.5 credits)
These courses are available for qualified liberal arts students with some prior training in music;
music minors; and music majors in their first and second years of study. MUP 1xx-level courses can
be repeated and are available for .25 credit (half hour lesson); .5 credit (1-hour lesson) and 0 credit (a
half hour lesson). Registration is by Add/Drop form and requires a signature.
MUP 3XX Performance Study (0.5 credit)
These courses consist of a one-hour weekly individual lesson designed for music majors.
Pre-requisites: at least 4 semesters of MUP 1xx or its equivalent; a sophomore/transfer music major
jury; an approved music department degree application.
MUP 111/311
VOICE
MUP 116/316
ELECTRIC BASS
MUP 121/321
VIOLIN
MUP 122/322
VIOLA
316
MUP 123/323
CELLO
MUP 124/324
BASS
MUP 131/331
OBOE
MUP 132/332
BASSOON
MUP 133/333
CLARINET
MUP 134/334
SAXOPHONE
MUP 135/335
FLUTE
MUP 137/337
HORN
MUP 141/341
TRUMPET
MUP 142/342
TROMBONE
MUP 143/343
BARITONE
MUP 144/344
TUBA
MUP 152/352
PIANO
MUP 161/361
GUITAR
MUP 171/371
PERCUSSION
MUP 181/381
ORGAN
MUP 191/391
HARP
MUP 192/392
IMPROVISATION
MUP 193/393
COMPOSITION
Chamber Music
These performance-based courses introduce students to a wide range of music composed for
small groups, usually one person per part. All chamber music courses fulfill the chamber music/small
ensemble requirement for music majors, and are also open to non-majors by permission of the
instructor.
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 122
String Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 125
Guitar Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 142
Brass Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 144
Percussion Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 145
Piano Chamber Music (.0 course)
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Jazz
MUE 129
Improvisation (.0 course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to instrumentalists and
vocalists.
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (0.0/.25 course)
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is a group that performs extensively in a wide variety of
venues. The literature performed reflects the cultural diversity and historical context of
jazz. Placement is by audition or by arrangement with the director. Preference is given to
Concert Band members.
Vocal Performance
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theatre
This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre
techniques to develop the student’s basic skills of Music Theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing, research, class
discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public
performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
MUE 294
Opera Workshop
(1.0 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic repertoire.
MUE 494
Opera Workshop
(.25 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic repertoire.
Recitals
Music students must work closely with their Studio Teacher to plan all aspects of degree recitals
including repertoire choice; confirmation of dates, dress rehearsals; selection of an accompanist, etc.
In addition to registering for a recital (i.e. MUS 358/458/459) students must also complete an
Application for Student Recital form to confirm scheduling, hall space and publicity. The form is due in
the Music Office no later than the Add/Drop deadline at the beginning of the semester of the recital.
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 course)
This course is required for Bachelor of Music degree candidates. To meet the
requirement, music education majors must complete a one-half hour program of level III
repertoire; performance majors must perform a one hour recital of level IV repertoire. At
the discretion of the studio instructor, students may also be required to perform a recital
preview prior to the public recital.
MUS 458
Senior Recital (.0 course)
This course is required for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. To meet
this requirement students must perform a one-half hour recital of level III repertoire from a
variety of classical style periods. At the the discretion of the studio instructor, students
may also be required to perform a recital preview prior to the public recital.
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 course)
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This course is required for the Bachelor of Music degree. To meet the requirement, music
education majors must perform a one-hour recital of level IV repertoire; performance
majors must perform one hour of level V repertoire. At the the discretion of the studio
instructor, students may also be required to perform a recital preview prior to the public
recital.
MUP 159
Piano Accompanying
This offering is an opportunity for music majors to receive individual weekly coaching with
one of Augsburg’s piano faculty or staff accompanists, and is highly recommended for
students preparing for recitals, auditions, or special performance projects. Registration
requires pre-notification/approval from the appropriate coach. MUP fee schedule applies
(see the Music Department Student Handbook)
Large Ensembles
Please note: to fulfill the Liberal Arts Foundation requirement in Fine Arts, students must
participate in a large ensemble for four semesters at the 0.25 credit option. A maximum of two credits
for large ensemble participation may be used towards graduation requirements.
Music majors may choose to take large ensembles for 0.0 or .25 credit, depending on course
load/need. Transfer music majors must participate in a large ensemble for each semester of their
residency at Augsburg.
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week each fall
semester or by contacting the ensemble director.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers of Augsburg
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 115
Cedar Singers
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra
MUE 141
Concert Band
(0.0/.25 course)
(0.0/.25 course)
(0.0/.25 course)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
MUS 199
Internship
MUS 299
Directed Study
MUS 399
Internship
(MUS/BUS 245 is the prerequisite for MUS/BUS 399 Internship)
MUS 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department curriculum.
Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 499
Independent Study/Research
Open only to advanced students upon approval of the faculty.
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Natural Science Teaching Licensures
The natural science licensure program for teachers is designed to provide strong preparation for
science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a broad, basic background in science and allow for specialization
in an area. The following programs assume that the student will meet the distribution/general
education requirements of the College, the requirements for appropriate majors, the courses required
in the Department of Education and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of calculus.
Consult with the Department of Education for requirements in education. Early consultation with the
major area coordinator is essential.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted (Chemistry), Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current licensure requirements. All upper division courses
required for the biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
Broad Base Requirements (also for 5-8 general science licensure)
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken off-campus)
SCI 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121 Human Biology and Lab
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
Biology Major—B.A. in Life Sciences
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but with the following
differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology courses are required, along with:
Additional science courses required for 5-12 include:
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116
General Chemistry I, II
SCI 106 Meteorology
An introductory geology course
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A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting courses and upper division biology courses
applied to the major. Upper division biology requirements must be traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.50
in upper division biology courses is required for all life sciences majors.
Post-baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching licensure
at Augsburg are required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg
with grades of 2.5 or higher. Required or elective courses are determined by the department following
review of transcripts and prior to matriculation.
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Two courses from:
CHM 364, 367, 464, 470, 481, 482 or BIO 367
One year of general physics — PHY 121, 122
General Science
(for licensure for grades 5-8)
If added to life science Chemistry or Physics, will expand license to 5-12
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
BIO 102 Biological World
BIO 121 Human Biology
SCI 106 Introduction to Meteorology
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken off-campus)
Physics Major (for licensure in physics 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
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PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122; PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, and III
PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics (Prereq.: MAT 245 or equivalent)
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
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Nordic Area Studies—NAS
Nordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats Norden (Denmark,
Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social, and economic
interdependency. Courses in Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic regional identity as a context
in which to appreciate the differences between the five individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among themselves and the global community.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper division.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for the major must be Augsburg courses. The remainder may
be transfer credits included in the major on approval of the program coordinator. Students graduating
with a major or minor must also present the equivalent of intermediate level competence in a
Scandinavian language. See Norwegian language course listings under the Department of Languages
and Cross-Cultural Studies.
Recommended supporting preparation: Study abroad through International Partners, or
SUST (See International Studies, International Partners, and Scandinavian Urban Studies Term);
independent study in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland; elective courses or a
second major such as Norwegian, history, political science, urban studies, business administration,
international relations, sociology, or social work.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing one of the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Nordic Area Studies Courses
Additional course offerings are available through the Scandinavian Urban Studies Term. (See
International Studies)
NAS 121 Fire and Ice: Introduction to Nordic Literature
This course provides an introduction to Nordic culture via the medium of literature.
Readings foreground issues of personal, ethnic, and national identity against the broad
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backdrop of Scandinavian history, social democratic values, and globalization.
NAS 230 Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and developments in
the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language required.
NAS 351 The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is based on
reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries. Norwegian majors will
be required to do appropriate readings and written work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate
years)
NAS 352 The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th-century
dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development of Nordic drama.
Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written work in Norwegian. (Spring:
alternate years)
ART 382 Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NAS 199 Internship
NAS 299 Directed Study
NAS 399 Internship
NAS 499 Independent Study/Research
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Nursing—NUR
The Augsburg Department of Nursing is designed exclusively for registered nurses want to
advance their education, increase their career opportunities, and practice nursing to the full extent of
their education.
A bachelor’s degree prepares nurses for the rapidly changing health care arena. No longer do
nurses practice only in hospitals. They are moving into communities, corporations, parishes, and
schools, as well as their own private practices. Wherever they work, nurses are making a difference
in community health and well-being by providing comprehensive health care for diverse groups of
persons across the life span.
The BSN program at Augsburg equips nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts
with the art and science of nursing. Educational opportunities are provided to challenge students’
interests and engage their creativity as they increase skills in critical thinking, community assessment,
leadership and decision-making. Classes that combine short-term study away and abroad are woven
into the BSN curriculum and students are invited to participate in these exciting endeavors as they are
able.
Augsburg’s BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a public health nurse registration certificate
through the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Marty Aleman, Katherine Baumgartner (Coordinator BSN program in
the Minneapolis/St. Paul), Ruth Enestvedt, Joyce Miller, Sue Nash (Coordinator BSN program in
Rochester), Joyce Perkins, Pauline Abraham, Kathleen Welle (Coordinator of Augsburg Central
Nursing Center)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Seven courses including:
NUR 300
Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305
Communication
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411
Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490
Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of 2.50 are required.
Students also must complete Augsburg’s residence and general education requirements.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the required courses in the nursing major and are met by
completing the major.
Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nursing courses from another institution to meet
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requirements in the nursing major at Augsburg must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of these graduation skills.
The program has been planned so that courses in the nursing major can be completed over 15
months (full-time study, two courses per term) with a summer break; however, students may pursue
their studies at a slower and more flexible pace.
Courses in the nursing major are offered on weekday evenings with a practicum course (NUR
411) requiring additional weekday time. More time may be required to complete the total course of
study depending on the number of liberal arts (general education) courses needed to complete the
BSN degree, and the number of credits transferred from other colleges or universities. Students in
nursing may take non-nursing courses in both day school and Weekend College. Students interested
in pursuing the nursing major should consult with BSN admissions staff in the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office for program planning.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major requires: a GPA of at least 3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall,
application to the department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing
faculty, and honors thesis to be presented before a faculty committee by April 15. Candidates register
for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Note regarding Latin honors: To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet minimum GPA
standards as well as complete a minimum of fourteen traditionally graded credits at Augsburg and
have no more than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as P/
N by the department will not be counted, nor will “N” grades). For further information, see the Latin
honors section on page 61.
Admission to the Nursing Major
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg College, admission to the nursing
major requires the following:
• Completed application
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the basic nursing program
• Unencumbered RN license – must be a registered nurse who is licensed and currently
registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the nursing major
• Evidence of HIPAA training
• Up-to-date immunization records
• Federal criminal background check
Special conditions:
• Students may be provisionally admitted to the bachelor of science in nursing program at
Augsburg due to a cumulative GPA of less than 2.50 in their basic nursing program. Full
admission to the program requires students to achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better in two liberal
arts courses at Augsburg.
• Students may apply to Augsburg College prior to completion of their degree program
provided all admission requirements are met prior to enrolling at Augsburg.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered Nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s BSN Completion program will be
granted six (6) course credits (24 semester credit hours) in recognition of their previous lower division
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nursing coursework if the following standards are met:
• Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an Associate Degree in Nursing
(ADN) program or a Diploma in Nursing program. Both must be a state board-approved
program.
• Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States is submitted for evaluation to the
World Education Service (WES), an agency approved by Augsburg College to evaluate
foreign transcripts. Reports should be sent directly to Augsburg College. In addition, nursing
coursework must be verified for authenticity by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign
Nursing Schools (CGFNS). Applicants must request CGFNS (www.cgfns.org) to forward the
educational credentials report to the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Once their
credentials are verified, applicants must apply for licensure and demonstrate successful
passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Nurses who have
previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, who
have passed the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same
residency requirements expected of all students.
Students who change their major and transfer out of the B.S. in Nursing completion program will
lose the six-credit block grant and their transfer credit evaluation will be reassessed. The six credit
block grant will be applied toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing only.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and
work demands that must be taken into account in any decision to work toward a college degree. For
this reason, Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing a nursing degree.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are available evenings and weekends. Nursing classes usually meet
on alternate weekday evenings for four-hour time blocks. Clinical practicum requirements usually
occur on weekdays. Optional immersion practicums abroad are scheduled throughout the year. Check
with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended that most liberal arts courses be taken before starting the nursing major.
Nursing majors can complete courses toward the baccalaureate at the Minneapolis campus and in
Rochester, Minn.
Nursing Courses
NUR 300 Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the professional
nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and issues are explored in
relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 305 Communication
Explores the components of the professional role and continues the professional
socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied
to changing professional roles. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment, ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111.)
NUR 306 Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory and
conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and applied to practice and research.
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(Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment.)
NUR 403 Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and explores
theories related to family structure and function throughout the life span. (Prereq.: NUR 305
and 306, or consent of instructor.)
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve the health of
culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities. (Prereq.: Math Placement
3 or MAT 105, completion of NUR 300-level courses.)
NUR 411 Community Health Nursing II *
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delivery systems. Students
will apply nursing process, teaching/learning theory, and public health principles with
culturally diverse clients. (Prereq.: NUR 410)
NUR 490 Leadership/Management
The capstone course for the nursing major. Integrates concepts from nursing and the liberal
arts. Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of change,
conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability, and advocacy in the
leader-manager role are studied. Application of theory occurs in selected practice settings
with a professional nurse preceptor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
(Prereq.: Senior status and completion of 300 level nursing courses and REL 300.)
NUR 495 Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing. The subjects
studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and students.
NUR 499 Independent Study/Research (optional)
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR 410, students are required to consult
with faculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who decelerate
for more than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to audit courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and 48 clinical practicum hours.
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Philosophy—PHI
Philosophy is in an important sense the most fundamental of the disciplines. All of the sciences
and most other disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, philosophy is concerned with asking and
answering the “big” questions that are the most basic. For example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the best? What is knowledge and
what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar questions for themselves through the
development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from the past and
present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two
majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others use the major to
prepare for other professional studies such as law, medicine, religious ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
Markus Führer (Chair), David Apolloni
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230
Logic
or PHI 385 Intro. to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th Century Philosophy
PHI 344
20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill can be met by taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in philosophy, the philosophy department also offers a crossdisciplinary major in conjunction with the computer science department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science,
philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the major is to augment the technical
skills of a computer scientist with the creativity and liberal arts perspective of a philosopher. The result
is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an excellent logical and philosophical
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background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See Computer Science for
course listing.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty.
Such recommendations will be made at the end of the junior year. The program will consist of an
honors thesis on an approved topic of the student’s choice that involves research above the course
level, and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from PHI 241, 242, 343, and 344.
Philosophy Courses
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we know, if we can
have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles, whether God exists, the
nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it
means to view the world philosophically.
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they use to make
moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical approaches to evaluating moral
actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. The Christian tradition will inform
the considerations. Students who receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI
125. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment of GST 100)
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and action with
respect to the pursuit of happiness. We begin by asking what the end or purpose of human
life is, students then learn about the moral and intellectual virtues required to reach the end.
Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness.
Students who receive credit for PHI 125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
The nature and history of romantic love. The ethics of sex in relation to love, marriage, the
institution of monogamy, and homosexuality are considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the rules that
govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and construct sound
arguments. The last part of the course focuses on informal logic and inductive reasoning.
(Prereq.: MPG3 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers from Thales to
Plotinus and still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and
reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and human knowledge, and the
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nature of the good life.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers in order to
understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in constructing a Christian
philosophy. Topics include: the nature of being, human understanding in relation to faith,
and the place of the image of God in the human condition. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting, sculpture, literature, music,
architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of aesthetic judgment, the definition of art;
the nature of aesthetic experience, the evaluation of art, creativity, the relation between the
artist’s intention, the work of art, and its relation to the rest of the artistic tradition. For arts
majors and students with a strong background in the arts. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or
GST 100)
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
We study the major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the major
empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), Kant’s synthesis of rationalism and
empiricism, and 19th-century Idealism and the reaction to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche
and Mill). (Suggested prior course: PHI 241)
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
The course surveys the major philosophical schools in the 20th and 21st centuries: analytic
philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and post-modern philosophy.
Focus of study is on major texts of these movements. Students are strongly encouraged to
take PHI 343 before taking PHI 344.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the
relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so, what can be said about God?
Can God’s goodness be reconciled with human suffering? Are miracles and life after death
possible? (Prereq.: Pass CT assessement or GST 100)
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of reality, the self, ways of
knowing, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist’s knowledge of the
world is profoundly different and better than that of the non-scientist, and what degrees of
certainty are yielded by scientific methods. (Suggested prior course: one course in natural
science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings—both philosophical and literary—of prominent existentialist authors.
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The course examines what it means to be a being-in-the-world and explores such themes
as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in
philosophy. Alternate years)
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course discusses some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully applies to
problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources,
human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory,
and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown
automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI
385. Prereq. for PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 388
Seminar in Philosophy
This course focuses on one philosopher, one philosophical writing, and/or on one topic in
philosophy. Students work on preparing an in-depth thesis paper on some aspect of the
course through discussion of the course material. Short lectures are used to introduce
students to the material followed by discussion and debate to move students into the
depths of the material.
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic in philosophy,
such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar
format. May be taken more than once for credit. (Suggested prior courses: any course from
PHI 241, 242, 343, 344, or consent of instructor, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Offered
annually)
PHI 490
Keystone
This course integrates the student’s general education experience with an overview of
specific philosophical ideas or philosophers.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PHI 199
Internship
PHI 299
Directed Study
PHI 399
Internship
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
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Physical Education
See listing under Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science.
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Physics—PHY
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental
principles that describe and govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called “natural
philosophers,” physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to the largest
galaxies and from the relative stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of stars. Physics plays
an important role in many of the liberal arts disciplines and contributes to society’s understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical science, and space exploration. A good background
in physics (and the associated problem solving skills obtained therein) will prepare you well for a
multitude of careers.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of
rapid technological advances, the department strives to give students not only an understanding
of basic concepts, but also insights into recent developments. A rigorous major provides students
with the preparation required for graduate study in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a
stepping stone to advanced work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, materials science,
atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for nonscience students that enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for further study and enable students to follow new developments in
science with heightened awareness and comprehension.
The department supervises the pre-engineering program, with degree programs available
at cooperating universities at both the bachelor’s and advanced degree levels, and administers
Augsburg College’s portion of funds designated for the Minnesota Space Grant College Consortium,
funded by NASA. It also maintains active research programs through its Center for Atmospheric
and Space Sciences and the Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support from the National
Science Foundation, NASA, and other private and public sources. Several students work as research
assistants in these efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative education,
internship, and undergraduate research programs provide opportunities for students to apply their
knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic
settings.
Physics Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, Jeffrey Johnson, David Murr, Ben Stottrup, David Venne, Kevin
Landmark
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major
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Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245 Calculus III and PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 245, 369 Calculus III and Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural
Sciences
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:
S: COM 111, COM 115, or MAT 201
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Major
Seventeen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 261
Electronics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 352
Mechanics II
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
MAT 245
Calculus III, PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
or MAT 245, 369
Calculus III and Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural
Sciences
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
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The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:
S: COM 115
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Physics Major With Concentration in Space Physics
Eighteen course credits. It is the same as the B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320 and PHY
420, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original research project on a significant topic
in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the
department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the
physics faculty. Normally, students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during the first
year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the opportunities
of membership in a national physics society and of participating in the physics community on a
professional basis. Membership in the society is open to all students interested in physics.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor society is open to those
students who have completed the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in physics and
overall, and rank in the upper third of their class.
Physics Courses
PHY 101 Introductory Astronomy
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A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition the course
traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization to the present day. Night
viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall, spring)
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the applications,
problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles of physics.
(Two three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3. Spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include winds,
fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate
and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion. (Three one-hour lectures, one
two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall, spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing
experimentation and measurement will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one
three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems, and experiments
are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a broad survey of physics.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts
A scientific study of sound, light, and the mechanics of structures and the human body
relating to music, the visual arts, and theatre. Explores the physics of phenomena and
perception fundamental to these disciplines. (Three one hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121 General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion. Designed for
physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122 General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and
optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour
lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 121, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, MAT
146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
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PHY 245 Modern Physics
An introduction to modern physics from a historical and experimental perspective.
Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics. This course develops the
experimental foundations and need for quantum mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures, one
two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 122. Fall)
PHY 261 Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis and use of
microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146. Spring: cross-listed with computer
science)
PHY 320 Introduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth’s space environment including solar, planetary, magnetospheric,
ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic storms, particle
precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245.
Spring)
PHY/MAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, partial differential
equations, Fourier series, series solution of differential equations, Legendre, Bessel, and
other orthogonal functions, vector calculus, applied linear algebra (e.g., matrix
multiplication, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, special matrices, determinants), functions of a
complex variable, and an introduction to computer programming in IDL. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 245 or equivalent. Spring: crosslisted with mathematics)
PHY 351 Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations,
central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 369 or PHY 327, and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
PHY 352 Mechanics II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, coupled oscillations, and
noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY 351, MAT
369 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus. Topics
include electrostatics, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, and electric properties
of materials. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 369 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus. Topics
include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation
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based on Maxwell’s equations. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 369 or
PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
(.5 course)
Students work in small groups on advanced experiments from various physics subfields
(including modern physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism, and optics) with a focus
on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and scientific communication.
Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW software for computerized data acquisition and
experiment control. (One three-hour laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per
week. Prereq.: junior or senior standing or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Fall)
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory II (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and software
design (LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by application of these
techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum physics and technology, modern
optics, biophysics, and other areas. (One three-hour laboratory and an occasional one-hour
seminar per week. Prereq.: PHY 395, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor, and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
PHY 420 Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma drifts, particle
motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics,
transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430 Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band
structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions
and consequences of the solid state of materials will be explored at a very detailed level,
taking realistic parameters of materials into account. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486 strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486 Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie’s postulates, the Schroedinger
equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and approximation methods.
Applications include potential wells and barriers, the harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen
atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245, 351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PHY 199 Internship
PHY 299 Directed Study
PHY 399 Internship
PHY 499 Independent Study/Research
Open to juniors and seniors with departmental approval.
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Political Science—POL
Students studying political science at Augsburg College are provided with the intellectual tools
for understanding and taking effective action in regard to the pressing political issues of the day.
The role and significance of authority and power in human affairs establish the focus of political
science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of experienced faculty that teach
courses in all major areas of political science, and also possess special expertise in campaigns and
elections, immigration and ethnic politics, urban and environmental politics, economic development,
comparative and international politics, mass communications and other information technology, and
American public law. Grounded in the diverse and international community around our college, the
department directly engages the world and issues around us.
Political scientists use systematic inquiry and analysis to shed light on the dynamics of a whole
range of phenomena, including elections, wars, poverty, human rights, regime change, and migration.
Our majors explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and conflict, analyze
and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process,
our students are encouraged to relate insights from other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy,
psychology, economics, history, and sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of political sciene, the major supplies the breadth appropriate
for graduate work in political science, public administration, public policy analysis, law, and other
professions. It also serves as a foundation on which to develop careers in public service, business,
communications, and other fields. Legislative and other internships, as well as significant independent
research projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg political science students in the Twin Cities area.
Combined with broad, balanced, and flexible course offerings, these special opportunities enhance
the student’s potential for graduate study and a successful career.
Political Science Faculty
Joseph Underhill (Chair), Andrew Aoki, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth Klages,
Norma Noonan
Degree and Major Requirements
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158
POL 483
POL 484
Political Patterns and Processes
Political/Statistics/Methodology
Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective—one of the following:
POL 121
American Government and Politics
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
POL 160
World Politics
POL 170
Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division courses in four out of five political science areas. A seminar
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in one of the five areas may be counted for that area. Only one internship may count for an upper
division area. Also one other political science course in any area, upper or lower division.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skill is
embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the major. The graduation skill in
Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses:
S: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required
Specific Required Courses — six total
POL 121
POL170
POL 483
POL 484
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
Electives—five total
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
POL 381
Plus two additional upper level courses in Political Science (can come from the list above, or be any
other upper level Political Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required.
Six Specific Courses:
ECO 112 or 113
POL 121 or 122
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by political science adviser)
ECO 490, POL 483, or SOC 362 (only one can be used for this requirement)
POL 484
One Course from the Following:
POL 121
POL 122
POL 124
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POL 140
POL 158
POL 160
POL 170
Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 370
POL 371
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, 413 (only one of these can be used for this requirement)
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser approval.
2. If both POL 121 and 122 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The
same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section III. The
same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
4. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413) can be counted toward the four courses
required in Section III.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science includes the requirements listed above, plus the following:
The student’s GPA must be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the student must take an honors
independent study and a seminar, and must submit an honors thesis to be defended before a faculty
committee. Students may work with any member of the department on their honors thesis. For
specific requirements, consult the department chair. Students should apply for the honors major no
later than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122 or 170; POL 158; and at least three upper-division
courses in three out of five political science areas. POL 483 may not usually be used for a minor.
Pre-Law Minor: six courses required
Four Required Courses:
POL 121
POL170
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
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PHI 230
COM 111
Two Electives:
Two courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
When necessary, substitutions can be approved by the chair (e.g. if a required course has to be
canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change Minor: Six courses required
Three Specific Courses:
POL 121 or 122.
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by adviser)
Three Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, or 413
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser approval.
2. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can count for section I and one for section II. The
same course cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413) can be counted toward the three courses
required in Section II.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political science, and two
courses in education. ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill requirements for the social studies
core; education courses also fulfill licensure requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics (elective for social science core)
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
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ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division economics course
Education Courses:
EDC 200
ESE 310
Orientation to Education (required for licensure)
5-12 Methods: Social Studies — Capstone course (required for licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121
American Government (social science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses (must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this major, a student must have been admitted into the
Department of Education. To be licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social
studies core are required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics, (II) Comparative Politics and Analysis, (III) International
Politics, (IV) Public Law, and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any course listed in more than one
area may be counted in only one area toward major or minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary education may take a political science major or the
teaching major in economics and political science. Either option requires that the student also take
courses required for the social studies core. For more information, see the department chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing of terms in which courses are offered.
Political science Courses
I. American Government and Politics
POL 121 American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government—including Congress, the
presidency, and the courts—as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest
groups, and political parties.
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on
influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin Cities metro area.
POL 124 American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic, and social
issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241 Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the Upper
Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the lock and dam
system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices. Includes 10-day canoe
trip down the river to see how local policy-makers and stakeholders are trying to achieve
sustainability in the watershed.
POL 323 Social and Political Change
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Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily, but
not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how individuals can try to effect political
change. (Prereq.: one previous course in political science, or junior or senior status or
consent of instructor)
POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials, bureaucrats, and
interest groups shape government policies in various areas, including taxes, the
environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and
implemented.
POL 326 Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral process. Field work
with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in nonpresidential election years). (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342 Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the traditional
electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling,
entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing)
POL 370 Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375 Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421 Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and leadership. Can
include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one course in political science or
consent of instructor)
II. Comparative Politics and Analysis
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making process with some
comparison of major political systems and discussion of contemporary issues.
POL 350 Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states. The course
will focus on either European community law and politics or domestic politics in European
states. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 351 Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other communist/post-communist states in terms
of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political processes. (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor)
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POL 359 Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes and countries
vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 459 Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons of political
processes such as political participation, political development, political change, and
revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or
consent of instructor)
III. International Politics
POL 160 World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the dynamics of
the international system, theories of international relations, and a focus on recent problems.
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the former USSR)
and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 368 Model United Nations
This course provides students with in-depth understanding of the United Nations and
international diplomacy through the process of preparation for attending the National Model
United Nations Conference which is held each spring in New York City. Students research
a country and set of issues for the committee on which they will serve. (Prereq.: POL 160 or
equivalent and consent of instructor.)
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign policy decisionmaking, simulations of international problems. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 490 Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of some
methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends; senior thesis. Open to
other students by consent of instructor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement for
International Relations majors. (Prereq.: four courses in the international relations
sequence and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
IV. Public Law
POL 170 Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society; roles of
courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as “supreme” law; law as
politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370 Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophical role of the Supreme Court in the American political system
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in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in the national government and in
the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at least junior status and one previous course in
political science)
POL 371 Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle of the course.
(Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
POL 375 Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation, including the
uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics, and ownership. (Prereq.:
one course in political science, POL 342, or consent of instructor)
V. Political Theory and Analysis
POL 140 Social Justice in America
Examines social justice in urban policies such as housing and education (issues may vary).
Students develop their own arguments about social justice. Emphasis on class discussion;
substantial participation required.
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section II for description.)
POL 282 Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes some coverage
of Asian American history and looks at the struggle to define Asian Americans.
POL 380 Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals, and
assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
POL 381 Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative perspective
and American political thought. Topic to be included in the subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an
examination of the requirements of science as a model for political study. Major research is
required. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: POL 158 and two upper
division courses, or consent of instructor)
VI. Seminars, Independent Study, and Internships
POL 295 Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter. (On demand)
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POL 483 Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design, descriptive
and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the construction and execution
of political surveys. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
POL 495 Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
POL 199 Internship
P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
POL 299 Directed Study
POL 399 Internship
POL 499 Independent Study/Research
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Psychology—PSY
Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal
arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding of individual and group behavior. The
study of psychology equips students to understand and use the scientific method to think creatively
and critically beyond the classroom. To prepare students for graduate study and work in psychology,
the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong foundation in research and
theoretical work with the application of knowledge and skills in coursework, research experiences,
and internships within the community. The curriculum’s emphasis on the experiential dimensions of
learning and the integration of liberal arts and professional domains prepares students for careers in
many settings including business, education, social services, research, law, government, church, and
medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have varied professional specializations
including clinical, counseling, physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/
organizational psychology as well as expertise in psychological applications to health, law, and public
policy. Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning experiences including group and
individual projects, Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student research teams.
Psychology Faculty
David Matz (Chair), Grace Dyrud, Stacy Freiheit, Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Nancy Steblay, Henry
Yoon
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The major is 10 courses.
Foundations of Psychology
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325
PSY 354
PSY 355
Social Behavior
Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491
PSY 493
Advanced Research Seminar
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives
PSY 400
Keystone Internship
At least one course from the following:
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PSY 201
PSY 235
PSY 263
PSY 357
PSY 359
PSY 373
PSY 385
PSY 410
Health Psychology
Psychology and Law
Sports Psychology
Behavioral Analysis
Assessment
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg. No more than two courses from among
PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400 and 499 may be counted.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer
students should consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these skills. All psychology majors must have an adviser in the psychology department.
Transfer-course policy for majors and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses,
must be approved by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above)
within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may
only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Clinical Psychology
The clinical psychology concentration is designed to prepare students for careers and graduate
education in mental health care fields. Students will learn about the biological, psychological, and
social factors related to defining, understanding, and treating abnormal behavior. Emphasis is
placed on developing knowledge and skills related to both the science and practice of psychology.
Experiential learning opportunities include collaborating on faculty-student research projects and
completing an internship in a real-world mental health setting. See the department chair for specific
requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law involves the application of scientific and professional aspects
of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field encompasses
contributions made in a number of different areas — research, clinical practice, public policy, and
teaching/training among them — from a variety of orientations within the field of psychology, such as
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developmental, social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and clinical. Students in this concentration will
participate in at least three experiential learning venues: laboratory research, a community-based
internship, and study tours to Hennepin County Courts.
See department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology departments offer courses relevant to students with interests
in social psychology. The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students with
a solid disciplinary foundation along with specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary
social psychological perspective. Coursework will emphasize research skills, theoretical analysis,
and applied work in areas intended to prepare students for careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas. In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for
graduate school preparation. See department chair for specific requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, and completion of a high-quality research project. Formal
application must be made during the junior year. Consult the department chair for more detailed
requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and four electives. A minimum of two courses must be from
Augsburg. No more than two courses from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, 400 and 499 may be
counted.
Psychology Courses
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications of psychological
concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions
on health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 215
Research Methods and Statistics I
Part I of a two-term sequence. See PSY 315. PSY 215 may be taken for one course credit
without taking PSY 315. Scientific method as practiced in psychology. This sequence
emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research design and data collection, statistical
analysis and interpretation, and APA-style presentation of research findings. (Prereq.: PSY
105, MPG 3, and sophomore status; pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PSY 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy, and
problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness memory, courtroom procedures,
and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 250
Child Development
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Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior. Practical
implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and
young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive and negative
aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who study and work with the
largest growing segment of our population—the elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 256
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of both the natural
and built physical environment on human behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 261
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and development of
personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 262
Abnormal Psychology
Applying psychological science to understanding the causes and treatments for
psychological disorders. Topics include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance use,
and eating disorders. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports and
enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team development,
leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 271
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and behavior of
individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Positive Psychology, Close
Relationships, Psychology and Religion. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 315
Research Methods and Statistics II
Part II of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. Ideally PSY 315 should be taken in the term
immediately following PSY 215. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory
settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence, attitudes
formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
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PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention,
perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decisionmaking, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between biology and behavior. Considers biological bases of learning and
cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal and altered states of
consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learning/behavior change and their application to self-management, family,
work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with
consent of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement, personality,
abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior.
Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability and validity, and legal and ethical
issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 360
Psychology Laboratory
(.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member. Concurrent or
previous enrollment in a full credit course in the faculty member’s area of expertise and
approval by that faculty member are required. (Prereq.: Psy 215)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include: the individual, group and
organizational structure/process and change. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the people in psychology’s history, their questions and positions, from the early
Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century, inclusions of women and
minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Discuss therapeutic approaches and interventions in counseling (e.g., psychoanalysis,
person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and post-modern approaches).
Topics include counseling diverse clients, evidence based practice, and ethical guidelines
for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 390
Special Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Individual Differences, Evolutionary
Psychology. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 400
Keystone Internship
Students work 80 hours at an internship site of their choosing and attend weekly (or
weekend) class sessions. A series of papers/assignments address career and personal
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goals as well as the relationship between the internship work and concepts learned in the
psychology major. PSY 400 satisfies the Keystone requirement but must involve an offcampus internship to satisfy the Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
The exploration of human behavior when the brain is altered by traumatic brain injury and
diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, and dementia. Learn human neuroanatomy in order to
relate brain systems to attention, perception, memory, language, personality, and
awareness. Address clinical issues, including neuropsychological assessment and
interviewing. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of
instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students’ knowledge of
statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary professional issues
and implications for social policy. Recommended for students headed for graduate school
and those electing an honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary, theoretical, professional, and social policy
issues from a psycho-logical viewpoint. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PSY 199
Internship
(Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other psychology course)
PSY 299
Directed study
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 399/396
Internship
PSY 399 involves an off-campus internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus internship.
(Prereq.: PSY 315 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: PSY 315)
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Religion, Youth and Family Ministry—REL,
YFM
In today’s complex world, issues and conflicts are increasingly influenced by deeply-held religious
beliefs and values. The study of religion at Augsburg College invites students on a search for
meaning, challenging them to explore their own religious beliefs and those of their neighbors, gain a
broader view of the role of faith in public life, and better understand our global context.
As an academic discipline, religion probes many of life’s critical questions:
• Who are we as human beings and where did we come from?
• Why do bad things happen?
• How can we live meaningful lives?
• What happens after we die?
• How do our values shape our choices?
• What is our responsibility to others?
• What texts are sacred and how should we read them?
• How can we encourage cooperation and respect among people of different faiths?
Students begin their search for meaning in the AugCore courses REL 100, 200, or 300. Here they
learn to articulate their own beliefs and understand that what they believe really matters. Students
engage in a close reading of the Bible and other sacred texts, study their historical contexts, and
apply these insights to contemporary social issues. They also explore their own gifts and how they
might be used in service of the broader community as they pursue a life of vocation. Students are
invited to deepen their pursuit of these questions by choosing a major or minor in religion, which offers
a wide range of courses in theology, biblical studies, and world religions.
As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Augsburg faculty and staff
are eager to engage in dialog with Christians from all denominations, with people who practice other
faith traditions, and with those who claim no particular beliefs. Faculty in the Religion Department
represent several Christian denominations and model respectful dialogue with students from a variety
of faith perspectives. We challenge all of our students to respect and learn from one another and to
think critically about matters of faith and reason in our lives together.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck II (Chair), Lori Brandt Hale, Bradley Holt, Russell Kleckley, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary
Lowe, Beverly Stratton, Mark Tranvik, Hans Wiersma, Karl Jacobson, Matthew Maruggi, Jeremy
Myers
General Requirements
Majors
The Religion Department offers two majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
Religion 100 (or 300 for advanced transfer students) is prerequisite to all other courses.
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Graduation Requirements
Courses designated REL and YFM are offered by the religion department. A maximum of 13 total
REL and YFM courses may be applied toward the 32-course requirement for graduation. Taking
extra electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than the minimum 32 courses
required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and minors, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing
by the chair. Only courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be
considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective
credit for the major. Students who have taken an approved introductory course in Bible and/or
Christian theology at another college may take REL 300 in place of the College REL 100 and 200
requirement; consult the registrar’s office.
Advising
All majors must have an adviser in the department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall, research project approved by the department, and
colloquium with the department. Application must be received by the department by Dec. 30 of the
student’s senior year.
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Religion—REL
A religion major provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts and prepares students for
professional work and graduate studies in a wide range of fields. Since the major requires only eight
courses, students are encouraged to double-major in a related field. Students considering seminary
should attend two Bible courses, and one course in theology or church history. Students planning on
graduate studies in Religion ought to complete one Bible course, a world religions course, and the
Philosophy of Religion course. A religion major also provides strong preparation for graduate studies
in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, church history, and related fields. The major prepares
students to think critically, read analytically, write clearly, and speak confidently, skills that make our
graduates attractive to graduate schools.
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
REL 495
Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors, should be taken in the junior or senior year. One New
Testament Greek course may be applied to the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S) and Writing
(W) are met by completing the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; or by the QR requirement for a second major
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with your adviser for an approved course outside the major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL 362, 370, or 481
Transfer students must consult a Religion adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100 and 200. (Advanced transfer students take REL 300 and
four electives.)
Note for majors and minors: Students are required to have at least a 2.00 GPA in courses counted
toward the major or minor. One or two courses in youth and family ministry (YFM) may count toward
the religion major or minor.
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Religion Courses
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course examines how people of faith—Jewish, Christian, and Muslim—
understand their faith and live out their spiritual commitments. In particular, it explores
some of the biblical and theological resources that the Christian tradition, seen through the
lens of vocation, brings to the search for meaning. Not accepted for credit for students who
have taken REL 300 or 331. REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and
family ministry courses.
REL 120
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
This course explores the relationship between religion and science through issues that
emerge in public discussion through news and popular media. Examples of topics include
evolution and intelligent design, genetic engineering and stem cell research, and the social
role of science and science as vocation, along with historical and philosophical
development of science in its relationship to religion.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and positions and
on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of biblical interpretation and the
historical, cultural, and global contexts of Christianity and other world religions. (Prereq.:
REL 100)
REL 205
Exploring Topics in Religion
This course introduces students to various topics within the field of religion. Students will
explore primary texts on topics such as gender, economics, and politics and investigate and
analyze the contemporary debates involving these complex issues. Students will develop
their own perspectives on the topic under investigation. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disciplines within the academic study of Christianity
(Bible, theology, and church history), including methods and research skills. (Prereq.: REL
100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 260
Self, Sex, and Sin in Christian and Modern Thought
We face complex question about human beings, sexuality, and sin. The Bible and Christian
thinkers have reflected on these topics, but it often seems like traditional claims disagree
with modern views. This course explores how the Christian tradition and modern
anthropology define self, sex,and sin. Prerequisites REL 100 and 200 or 300.
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer students explores the Bible, Christian
tradition, and vocation. Students will articulate their own theological questions and positions
and begin to recognize and evaluate religious claims in a world of many religions. Open
only to advanced transfer students. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken
REL 100, 111, 221, or 331.
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REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings, including forms, genres, historical
contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by ancient and modern Jewish
and Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and pass CT assessment or GST
100)
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul’s letters, the gospels, and other
New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and modern communities.
REL 306
Non-Western Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a variety of cultural settings different from those of
Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on
other continents, the course will explore the deep questions of the relationship of culture
and religion, and the ethnic and cultural location of Christianity.
REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature, holiness, faith
and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy will be explored through
the medium of popular film.
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary theology and theologically-based approaches to
environmental ethics using studies of environmental problems in South, Central, and North
America.
REL 324
Liberationist, Feminist, Queer & Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
Study the range of Latin American liberation theologies that have developed since the
1960s, when Catholic theologians first asserted that God has a “preferential option for the
poor” and therefore linked their faith to revolutionary social movements against political and
economic oppression. Recently, Latin American theologies have expanded to include
feminist, queer, and postcolonial struggles against sexism, heterosexism, and imperialism.
Not accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 366. (Taught only in Mexico)
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modern marriage and family relationships within the context
of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a variety of
religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations. Taught in
Namibia.
REL 353
Finding Your Religion/Spirituality
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian denominations and of the
world religions as practised in America. Some controversial religious movements will also
be considered.
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REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world, including
Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers
who may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther, Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther
King, Jr.
REL 362
Martin Luther and the Reformation
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the 16th century.
Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.:
REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. This course explores religion as force for
personal transformation, community and social change. In the journey from Puritanism to
pluralism, special attention is given to the quest for religious freedom and the search for
meaning in history.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin American culture
and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology and social/political
transformation. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied.
Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with nature,
religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, junior standing, and REL 100 or 300)
REL 378
Medieval Church
(See description under HIS 378)
REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian faith and ethical
deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality, and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretation through study of
the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and ethics, taking into
account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences
have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modern
medical technology.
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REL 405
Christensen Scholar Seminar I
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a
call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the Christensen Scholar
program only.
REL 406
Christensen Scholar Seminar II
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a
call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the Christensen Scholar
program only.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on “habits of the heart” that sustain Christian service. Students explore
and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual disciplines such as prayer,
meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and men, feminist
interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on Christian theology, especially in
terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels, dealing with their
context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to the variety of interpretations given
the person of Jesus.
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early
church, and some of the themes found in his writings. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as attention to
current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 480
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and contemporary
culture. Students will be challenged to make vocation the lens through which they view their
lives and communities. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Note: some
majors, including REL, may still require a particular keystone course in that discipline.)
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought today, as
seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing theological task of the
Christian church. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The course will focus on the understanding of ethics from a Christian as well as an
interreligious perspective, examining the theological and social science context of both
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individual and social ethics. Students will probe their own definitions of what it means to live
a moral life and the processes one uses to make moral decisions.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Religion Keystone
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students who
have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by instructor. Students will
improve writing abilities through writing a major research paper. (Prereq.: REL 210 and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
REL 199
Internship
Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
REL 399
Internship
REL 499
Independent Study/Research
For religion majors only.
See department listing for a description of the following approved electives:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 260 Religion and Society
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Youth and Family Ministry—YFM
Youth and Family Ministry Major
In keeping with Augsburg’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world, the major in
youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as youth and family ministers in Christian
congregations and other ministry settings. This major is interdisciplinary, combining a core study
of theology, Bible, and ministry with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A distinctive
element of the major is the combination of practical and theological training: students will have many
opportunities to apply their knowledge and discernment skills in specific ministry contexts, including
a supervised internship. Students must declare the YFM major and receive faculty approval before
participating in off-site field work. A youth and family ministry minor is also offered.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Course Maximums
A student majoring in YFM may take apply up to 15 courses from the religion department toward
graduation if they are required to take REL 100 and 200, and the 15th course is a REL or YFM study
abroad course or the Lilly Scholar Seminar. If the student is required to take REL 300, they may apply
up to 14 courses if the 14th course is a REL or YFM study abroad course or the Christensen Scholar
Seminar.
Associate in Ministry (A.I.M.)
Course work completed with the major fulfills part of the requirements for Associate in Ministry
(A.I.M.) status within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students interested in A.I.M.
certification should consult with their home synod and with a YFM adviser no later than their second
year.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Fourteen courses including:
Theology core (6 courses):
REL 210
REL 301
REL 302
REL 362
REL 481
REL 495
Research Methods in Religion
Interpreting the Old Testament
Interpreting the New Testament
Martin Luther and the Reformation
Contemporary Theology
Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (4 courses):
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YFM 208
YFM 209
YFM 235
YFM 305
YFM 358
YFM 399
Vocational Formation I [required non-credit experience]
Vocational Formation II [required non-credit experience]
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
Ministry Practices
Life and Work of the Church
Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (2 courses):
YFM 205
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (students will choose two topics courses
from a list of 0.5 credit courses)
One REL or YFM course from the following list:
YFM 232
YFM 316
REL 343
REL 345
REL 353
REL 356
REL 357
REL 425
Peer Ministry
Church and Culture in Context
Theology of Marriage and Family
The Lutheran Heritage (required for A.I.M. certification)
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
World Religions
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian Spiritual Practices
And three supporting courses:
SOC 231
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
PSY 250
Child Development
or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also major or minor in
religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following five courses:
YFM 235
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
One youth and family ministry course from:
YFM 305
YFM 358
Ministry Practices
Life and Work of the Church
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301
REL 302
Interpreting the Old Testament
Interpreting the New Testament
One theology course from:
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
and one course from the theology core, YFM core, or YFM electives as listed in the major.
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Youth and Family Ministry Courses
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
YFM 205 Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (0.5 course)
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry features a selection of half-credit courses in
which students may further focus upon ministry topics introduced in YFM 235 and
elsewhere. Special ministry topics will vary from year to year and include such subjects as
Outdoor Ministry, Service Learning, Program Administration and Planning, Youth Culture
and Religion, Communications, Media, Music and Ministry, and Ministry with Youth on the
Margins.
YFM 208 Vocational Formation I
(.0 course)
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be
completed by the end of the student’s second year. Students will complete an entrance
process into the major, participate in monthly cohort groups, monthly roundtables, attend
multiple spiritual direction sessions, and attend a vocational formation retreat.
YFM 209 Vocational Formation II
(.0 course)
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be
completed by the end of the student’s final year. Students will complete a professional
portfolio, participate in monthly cohort groups, monthly roundtables, have multiple meetings
with an assigned mentor from the field, and attend one approved professional conference
or workshop. (Prereq.: YFM 208)
YFM 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as peer ministers
in their congregations and communities. They will learn and practice communication skills,
facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a listener/helper. Peer ministry integrates the
act of caring and serving others within a Christian belief system.
YFM 235 Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
An introductory level study in which the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of
ministry with youth and families are explored. Students will also be introduced to the
principles of practical theology and learn the skills and sensibilities necessary for discerning
what faithful ministry might look like in a specific location.
YFM 305 Ministry Practices
This course emphasizes the day-to-day sensibilities, skills, and practices needed for the
grounding and guiding of ministry professionals. An exploration of the history and
development of the spiritual practices of the Christian tradition, combined with modern
practices used for effective ministry, make up the major themes of this course. (Prereq.:
YFM 235)
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture, church life, and the contemporary religious situation in another country.
An exploration of the roles of households, congregations, and other ministry organizations
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in shaping and nurturing faith as compared to the United States. Short-term travel seminar,
available as offered.
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
This course features an overview of the manner in which Christianity has carried out its
mission throughout the centuries, as well as an exploration of the issues and challenges
facing modern and “post-modern” churches. A central element of this course will be a
research project that studies the methods and strategies of congregations and other
ministry organizations in their efforts to introduce, nurture, and shape the Christian faith.
(Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 399 Internship
The internship centers around 150 hours of supervised leadership practice focused on
youth and families, fulfilled in partnership with a congregation or other approved ministry
setting. A formal learning agreement as well as the development of a professional portfolio
round out the internship experience. (Prereq.: YFM 235 and YFM 305 or 358)
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Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Students preparing to teach social studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to
the professional requirements to be met within the Department of Education, a program designed to
provide a broad foundation in the social sciences.
Coordinators
Don Gustafson, degree-seeking students.
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE graduate students.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
America to 1815
HIS 120
or HIS 121 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 20th-Century United States
POL 121
American Government and Politics
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
ANT 141
Cultural Anthropology
Plus a major in one of six fields—economics, history, political economics, political science,
psychology, or sociology. Geography and anthropology are also acceptable fields, although they are
not offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies major is available for persons holding a bachelor’s degree and
seeking licensure only. Consult with Anne Kaufman for details.
Students considering a career in social studies education should consult, as soon as possible, the
Augsburg Department of Education and the social studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. Students should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
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Social Work—SWK
Students in social work are preparing to engage in professional practice with individuals,
families, groups, communities, and organizations. Students learn to become skilled at designing
change strategies with clients that promote individual change, social justice, and empowerment. The
curriculum includes classroom instruction, agency practicum, social work skills development, history
of social work and social welfare in the United States, analysis of social welfare policy, and social
science research. In and out of the classroom, students study privilege and oppression and engage
with diverse communities. In the end, our students are prepared to practice in multi-cultural settings.
Those graduating with a social work major receive a Bachelor of Science degree in social work
and are eligible to apply for licensure as a generalist social worker. Students interested in a graduate
degree in social work (MSW) are encouraged to apply to our Master of Social Work program. The
undergraduate degree provides transferable credits toward the foundation year of an MSW program,
reducing the number of credits needed. Both the baccalaureate and graduate social work programs
are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Social work graduates embody the Augsburg College motto, “Education for Service.” One
example of this motto in action is the extensive service learning and practica assignments embedded
in the social work curriculum. Students begin service learning early in their major and engage in over
400 hours of agency based training, supervised by licensed social workers. The Twin Cities offers a
variety of innovative and professional programs and agencies. Students are encouraged to train with
and learn from these local, regional, and national leaders in social work.
Social Work Faculty
Nancy Rodenberg (Chair), Anthony Bibus, Laura Boisen (MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW
Program Director) Mauricio Cifuentes, Ankita Deka, Christina Erickson (Field Education Coordinator),
Annette Gerten (BSW Field Coordinator), Melissa Hensley, Kelly Abel Knochel, Barbara Lehmann
(BSW Program Director), Terrence Lewis, Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Michael Schock, Maryann Syers
Degree and Major Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree consists of ten upper level courses and a total of seven
supporting courses. Social work courses that are open to non-majors are designated with an
asterisk.
The Supporting Courses
Select one of these three courses:
SWK 100
SWK 210
SWK 230
Introduction to Professional Social Work*
Environmental Justice and Social Change*
Global Peace and Social Development*
Select one of these four courses:
ECO 112
POL 121
Principles of Macroeconomics
American Government and Politics
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POL 122
POL 325
Metropolitan Complex
Politics and Public Policy
Take these four courses:
BIO 121
PSY 105
SOC 121
SWK 280
Human Biology and Lab
Principles of Psychology
Introduction to Human Society
Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice*
Select one of these two courses:
SOC 362
MAT 163
Statistical Analysis
Introductory Statistics
GPA Requirements for degree completion
The minimum GPA for admission to the program is 2.2 on a four-point scale. After admission to
the program a minimum grade of 2.0 is required for each upper level course and a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required in the supporting program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the curriculum and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill is met by taking SWK 401 and ECO 112, MAT 163, or SOC 362.
Pass/No Credit Maximums for Majors
All social work majors must take their upper level courses with traditional grading. Social work
majors are allowed to apply up to six credits with a grade of Pass (P) toward graduation, as are other
majors. Students seeking Latin and Department Honors may only take two P/N credits. (See Latin
Honors for additional details.)
Major Courses
Ten upper level courses:
SWK 301
SWK 303
SWK 306
SWK 307
SWK 316
SWK 317
SWK 401
SWK 406
SWK 407
SWK 417
History and Analysis of Social Policy*
Human Development and the Social Environment*
Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Research and Evaluation
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies*
Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
Social Welfare Minor
(for non-social work majors)
The goal of the social welfare minor is to give non-majors a sense of the impact of social work on
society and a means to incorporate some social welfare perspectives to their chosen career.
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Six courses including:
SWK 100
SWK 303
SWK 301
SWK 406
SOC 265
Introduction to Professional Social Work
Human Development and the Social Environment
History and Analysis of Social Policy
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Polices
Race, Class and Gender
And one course from:
POL 121
POL 158
POL 325
American Government and Politics
Political Patterns and Processes
Politics and Public Policy
No credit for non-academic work
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does not grant social
work course credit for life experience or previous work experience.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to the degree program in social work. This application
process, called candidacy, is subsequent to and separate from admission to Augsburg College. The
candidacy application is completed in the spring term of the sophomore year or in the summer months
for junior transfer students. Each social work major must complete the application materials and be
officially admitted to the social work program before beginning the first field practicum in the junior
year. Social work majors must have a cumulative 2.20 GPA to enter the program. Students who do
not meet this minimum GPA standard will be given an opportunity to explain their GPA and may
subsequently be considered for conditional admission. Admission to the program is required as a prerequisite for those 300 and 400 level courses restricted to social work majors only. Contact the Social
Work Department for details.
Departmental Honors
The Social Work Department offers students the opportunity to earn Departmental Honors through
the completion of an applied or scholarly project. Students may apply for Departmental Honors if
they have earned and maintain an overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.60 in all
social work classes at the 300 level and above. Honors applicants may take up to two courses as P/
N (pass/no credit) and must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally graded Augsburg courses. Other
requirements include the successful completion of a paper or project designed to demonstrate critical
understanding of one area in the field of social work or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide
and supervise work on this paper or project. Please consult with your adviser or program director for
complete details and deadlines.
Social Work Courses
Social Work Entry Level Courses and SWK 280
The social work major offers three ways to begin the B.S. degree: SWK 100 is for those students
interested in the profession, SWK 210 is for students more interested in policy and advocacy, and
SWK 230 is for students interested in international social work and global issues. All three courses are
equal as introductions to the major.
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All three courses feature an experiential learning component. Students volunteer 40 hours in a
human service agency, program or institution. The placement is selected by the student, approved by
the course instructor, and supervised by agency staff. These courses are also open to non-majors.
The department also offers a course in human diversity, SWK 280 that is to be taken after the entry
level courses.
SWK 100 Introduction to Professional Social Work
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore a possible social work major or
future career in human services. Students will receive an overview of social welfare as an
institution and social work as a profession. The course examines service needs associated
with the unequal impact of social, economic and political structures on diverse groups in
society.
SWK 210 Environmental Justice and Social Change
This course examines the relationship between environmental justice issues and principles
and methods of social change. It explores the relationship between environmental damage
and damage to human populations, the differential effect of environmental damage on
specific populations, and the ways social change agents can mobilize action to correct
these injustices.
SWK 230 Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework for understanding sustainable social and economic
development and non-violent social change. Case studies present examples of how social
work and human services function in a global context and are vital to fostering peace,
human rights, and well-being.
SWK 280 Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
This course explores diversity and social inequality as they relate to professional practice in
social work and other helping professions. Building cultural competence in work with
diverse populations, students learn through dialogue, reading, experiential exercises, and
community observation.
Course Sequence and Concurrency
Social work upper level courses are taught in a two-year sequence. Courses are taught once a
year. The following courses must be taken together during the same term (as indicated):
SWK 301 History and the Analysis of Social Policy
The history of social workers, social movements, and changing social norms in Europe,
North America, and globally profoundly affects social welfare policy today and tomorrow. In
this course, students learn how historical events, policies, and programs influenced today’s
social responses to human needs. (Prereq.: junior standing and pass CT assessment or
GST 100) [Fall]
SWK 303 Human Development and the Social Environment
Students will focus on the theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social spiritual
development throughout the life span. Students will study how people develop, with
attention to the interaction between individuals, families, and the changing social
environment. The course takes a life span perspective of human development, from birth
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to death in the context of the person in the environment. Traditional approaches to
life “stages” are also explored, along with less traditional issues, such as human behavior
and development as a result of different cultures, sexual orientation, poverty, and differing
physical or mental abilities, and the relationship between diverse statuses and the social
environment. [Fall]
SWK 306 Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Students develop foundational social work practice knowledge, skills, and values while
learning to interview, assess, set goals, and work with individual clients. Course readings,
class participation, simulations, and role-plays provide learning opportunities for students to
build skills necessary for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, and
groups. Emphasis is on holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving
approach and working with diverse populations. (Coreq.: SWK 307)
SWK 307 Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Students begin applying practice knowledge and skills in their first social work practicum.
Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise students in a fullyear field placement. Students also synthesize their course-based learning with their
supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete
a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term. (Coreq.: SWK 306) [Fall]
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Students continue to develop generalist social work practice knowledge, skills, and values
while learning to interview families and facilitate groups. Emphasis is on holistic practice
applying the strength-based problem solving approach and working with diverse groups
and families. (Prereq.: SWK 306, 307, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Coreq.: SWK 317)
[Spring]
SWK 317 Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 307. Students apply practice knowledge and skills in
their first social work practicum. Students synthesize their course-based learning with their
supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete
a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the spring term. (Coreq.: SWK 316)
[Spring]
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies
Students learn how community organizations, human service agencies, and social policies
emerge in Western society. Students study how to organize communities for
empowerment, how to assist human service agencies to adapt, and how to influence local,
regional, and national policies. (Coreq.: SWK 407) [Fall]
SWK 407 Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise students in a
senior year field placement. Students synthesize their advanced course learning with their
supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete
a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term. (Coreq.: SWK 406) [Fall]
SWK 401 Social Work Research and Evaluation
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This course will provide students with an introduction to positivist and constructivist theories
and related methods commonly used in both social science research and social work
evaluation. Students will learn to integrate social work values and ethical principles with
social science research and evaluation. Methods of program and practice evaluation will be
examined. Various approaches to organizing information and interpreting data will also be
examined. (Prereq.: MAT 163 or SOC 362, and MPG 3) [Spring]
SWK 417 Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
This course is the Social Work major keystone course and a continuation of SWK 407.
Social work students synthesize their advanced course learning with their supervised
training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum
of 120 hours of supervised practice in the spring term. [Spring]
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SWK 199 Internship
SWK 295 Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299 Directed Study
SWK 399 Internship
SWK 499 Independent Study/Research
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Sociology—SOC
Sociology is the scientific study of society and of human social organization in groups. The
sociological perspective provides a way to better understand the social world and how human beings
come to think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide students in gaining knowledge of the social order, an
understanding of how it affects them in their daily lives, and how it can be applied to their careers.
Sociology majors develop a critical understanding of the theories of society and social groups, learn to
create and use scientific tools of analysis, and practice the application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select study abroad, internships, independent study, and field studies
as electives. The department urges students to use Augsburg’s metropolitan setting as a laboratory
for learning. Internships and service learning enable majors to apply the theories and research skills
of sociology while they explore career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who have majored in sociology
are currently employed in research, law, management, and human resources departments of both
government and private corporations, in the criminal justice field, and as professors of sociology.
Others have used the major as preparation for advanced study in areas such as the ministry, social
work, urban planning, and human services.
Sociology Faculty
Lars Christiansen (Chair), Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser, Diane Pike, Tim Pippert, James VelaMcConnell
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition as an excellent undergraduate major that applies to a
number of fields from human services to criminal justice to business to public service. The foundation
of the major at Augsburg is that it provides a clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops
over the course of the major, and integrates and reinforces a challenging set of important skills; those
skills include abstract thinking, writing, critical analysis, basic research, integration of theory and data,
and the connection of the individual and collective perspectives in the unique way of the sociological
imagination. The five core courses intentionally develop those skills in our students. The electives
allow students to choose courses that add other skills related to areas of career interest.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required core courses and five electives, at least
three of which are upper division courses from the specified list below:
Core major:
SOC 121
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 485
SOC 490
Introduction to Human Society
Statistical Analysis
Research Methods
Sociological Theory
Senior Seminar
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At least three of the following upper-division courses (Prereq.: SOC 121):
SOC 320
SOC 349
SOC 375
SOC 377
SOC 381
SOC 387
SOC 390
SOC 399
Sociology of Law
Sociology of Organizations
Social Psychology
Organizational Crime and Deviance
City and Metro-Urban Planning
Juvenile Delinquency
Social Problems Analysis
Internship
Two additional sociology electives
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or higher in each required course (SOC 121, 362, 363, 485, and
490) to receive credit in the major.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W)
graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements.
Interest Tracks
In order to focus preparation for careers and further study, the Department offers Interest Tracks
within the major. These interest tracks are: City and Community; Crime and Deviance; Law;
Organizations; and Social Psychology. The Interest Tracks guide majors in selecting elective courses
in a way that tailors their sociological training, experiences and skills. Working with an advisor and
following the guidelines and recommendations provided at the links below, sociology majors can
design a pathway through the major that directs them toward careers or graduate work in criminal
justice, law, organizational development, public relations, social services, and urban studies.
Students who are interested in pursuing an Interest Track should discuss this with their adviser
or the Sociology Department Chair. A full description of each Interest Track may be found at the
Sociology Department website http://www.augsburg.edu/sociology/.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly
in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject
to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in
the major and overall. See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for
departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at least two upper division courses taken at Augsburg
College. Students are required to have a 2.0 or higher in SOC 121 and at least a cumulative 2.00
GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
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Sociology courses
SOC 111 Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and ideological forces that
are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a
basis for exploring this theme. (Fall, spring)
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights into
discovering the world and one’s place in it. Course study focuses on an understanding of
culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions with each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 222 Office Space: The Sociology of Work
Why does a doctor get paid handsomely, and a burger-flipper get paid poorly? Can
workplaces be functional, or are they inherently conflictual? How does the current
expansion of global capital (globalization) shape our work experiences in the U.S.? This
course explores these and other questions through various sociological theories of work
and labor in modern society. (Fall)
SOC 231 Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions vary
dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the United States. Family systems
are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and
modern cultural and social patterns. (Fall, spring)
SOC 240 Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join social movements? What impacts do social
movements have on social institutions, the state, culture, and even personal identity? This
course explores these and other questions through studying social movement theory and
several social movements occurring over the last two centuries. (SOC 121 and courses on
19th or 20th century U.S. history recommended, but not required. Fall, spring)
SOC 260 Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society with attention to secularization,
race, gender, and the public role of religion utilizing sociological research on the role of
religion and religious organizations in American society. (Fall)
SOC 265 Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds—race,
ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal portions of wealth, power, and
prestige in our society. This course focuses on both the collective and individual processes
involved in social inequality. (Fall, spring)
SOC 266 Sociology of Sexualities
What we mean by “sex” changes over time. During different historical time periods it’s been
a sin, a means of forging ties between powerful families, a source of psychological
perversion, a means to pleasure, a symbol of love, as well as a personal identity. This class
explores how sexuality and its components (desire, pleasure, love, the body) are socially
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constructed. (Spring)
SOC 277 Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain crime
sociologically? Patterns of crime, theories to explain crime, and analysis of the police, the
courts, and the correctional system are examined.
SOC 290 Cultures of Violence
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and genocide. Domestic abuse and riots. What
are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This course takes violence in its
many forms as a topic for sociological analysis. (Fall)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that are not
satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq. for 300 level courses only: SOC 121 or
consent of instructor)
SOC 320 Sociology of Law
How does law in practice differ from law as it is written in the Constitution/Bill of Rights?
Despite the pretense that legal language is neutral, in practice, the law constructs people in
different, unequal ways based on their class, age, race, gender, and sexuality. We will
explore the different ways that law is practiced and theorized. Coursework will involve
observing law in practice in local courts. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 349 Sociology of Organizations
What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much of our daily
lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect to their goals, culture,
technology and structure. We will explore the consequences of living in a society dominated
by organizations. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor, pass CT assessment or GST
100, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the social sciences;
as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis—be it in an
academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall/Spring)
SOC 363 Research Methods
Good research—do you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social
science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of
valid and reliable research design and data analysis. (Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of
instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall/Spring)
SOC 375 Social Psychology
How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct society? This
course examines individual identity within the social context of symbolic interaction.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 377 Organizational Crime and Deviance
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The benefits of contemporary organizational life come with costs: space shuttle explosions,
insider trading, chemicals dumped in lakes; nuclear accidents; corporate scandals. What
are the causes and consequences of organizational crime and deviance? Case study
analysis and the application of sociological models of explanation will be examined in
depth. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor; Recommended but not required: SOC
222 and/or SOC 349. Spring of alternate years.)
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to urban planning and the
shaping of metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and field study in a
seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 111 or 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 387 Juvenile Delinquency
Why is the delinquency of juveniles seen differently from the deviance of adults? In
addressing this question the social construction of deviance and delinquency as well as the
historical precedents for treating juveniles differently will be examined. Topics include:
sociological theories, patterns of delinquency, and the social and legal reactions to juvenile
delinquency. (Spring of alternate years)
SOC 390 Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? This course engages the
sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections between micro-level analysis
and macro-level analysis, linking our own private troubles with public issues. (Prereq.: SOC
121 or consent of instructor. Spring of alternate years)
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
An examination of the classical theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing the course of
their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.: Two upper division courses in
sociology, SOC 121 or consent of instructor, and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
SOC 490 Senior Seminar and Keystone
This Keystone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the sociology
program and general education, develop an understanding of the value of sociology beyond
college, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional identity. Pass/No Pass grading.
Senior sociology majors only. (Prereq.: SOC 485. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SOC 199 Internship
SOC 299 Directed Study
SOC 399 Internship
SOC 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops, making
extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available in the metropolitan
community, supplemented by traditional College resources. (Prereq.: SOC 111 or 121 and/
or consent of instructor. Fall and Spring)
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SOC 499 Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and department chair. Fall and Spring)
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Spanish
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
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Theatre Arts—THR
The study of theatre is firmly grounded in the liberal arts, integrating knowledge and principles
from many academic and artistic disciplines, including communication, art, music, history, English,
literature, business, philosophy, and religion. Both the curriculum and dramatic productions by the
Theatre Arts Department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the campus while also
providing a solid base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural theatre.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major theatre center makes it an ideal place to study theatre.
At Augsburg we seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars by encouraging connections between our campus and the greater arts community, while also
exploring connections between theory and application. Students have the opportunity to make these
connections through course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist Series (an
annual series of events featuring visiting theatre professionals from the Twin Cities community who
work closely with students), and attendance at numerous professional productions in the Twin Cities.
Augsburg theatre productions are treated as unique learning laboratories where students can enter
into creative collaboration with faculty and professional artists-in-residence.
In addition to theatre training, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other
professions: collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression. Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for
successful careers in law, education, business, communication, and journalism, as well as prepare
theatre students for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to
prepare students for graduate school or the workplace, the department encourages a second major or
minor in such fields as art, English, education, film, music, history, sociology, or religion.
Theatre Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Michael Burden (Production Program Director), Martha Johnson, Sarah Myers,
David DeBlieck, Karen Mulhausen, Sandy Schulte, Warren C. Bowles, Randy Winkler
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
The Theatre Arts Department currently has three concentrations within the major: performance,
directing/dramaturgy, and theatre design/technical theatre. Each concentration consists of the Theatre
Core Curriculum supplemented by electives specific to each concentration.
Graduation Skills for Each Concentration
The theatre arts department addresses the graduation skills using the embedded model. Every
course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require
various projects that address Critical Thinking, Writing, and Speaking. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHY 119.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Theatre Arts Major
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Eight core courses for each concentration:
THR 228
THR 232
THR 245
THR 250
THR 328
THR 361
THR 362
THR 366
Introduction to Stagecraft
Acting
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
Theatrical Design
Theatre History and Criticism I
Theatre History and Criticism II
Stage Direction
Performance Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in Theatre (M.A./Ph.D. and M.F.A.) and/or professional work as performers.
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre major courses taken by
all theatre majors and will supplement the core with courses identified as concentration specific
electives. Students in the performance concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser
when selecting electives. Advisers will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective
courses are offered. Students are strongly encouraged to also complete a professional Internship at a
local Twin Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses — eight required core courses and two courses chosen from THR Performance
Concentration electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as THP courses.
Two electives from:
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
THR 365
Advanced Acting
Ten production practicum units (THP)— See Practicum Units
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentration
This concentration within the theatre curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in theatre (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a director or dramaturg.
Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre major courses taken by all
theatre majors and will supplement the core with courses identified as concentration specific electives.
Students in the Directing/Dramaturgy concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser when
selecting electives. Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective courses
are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses--eight required core courses and two electives chosen from two categories of
courses Plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as THP.
Electives:
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
ENL 330
Shakespeare
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ENL 338
ENL 358
ENL 368
NAS 352
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
Readings in American Drama
Readings in World Drama
Modern Nordic Drama
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one Main-Stage Show
Technical Design/Technology Concentration
This concentration within the theatre curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue
graduate studies in theatre (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a theatre designer or
technician. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre major classes
taken by all theatre majors and will supplement the core with at least two electives from the Art
Department. Students in the emphasis are strongly encouraged to also take an Independent Study in
their area of focus and to do a professional internship at a local Twin Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses--eight required core courses and two electives chosen from ART electives, plus 10
theatre practicum units taken as THP.
One Elective from:
ART 107
Drawing
THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting for Theatre and Architecture
THR/FLM 230 Scene Painting
One Elective from:
ART 240
Art History Survey
ART 243 or 244
History of Architecture
Optional Supporting Courses
THR 299
THR 399
THR 499
Directed Study
Internship
Independent Study in Theatre
Curricular Planning Information
First-years planning to major in theatre arts should begin with courses THR 228, 232, or 250;
sophomores: THR 226, 228, 245, 361, 362; juniors: THR 325, 328, 350, 360, 361, or 365; seniors
THR 365, 366.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only. Incoming students should meet in the fall of
the first year with a theatre adviser to ensure proper sequence of classes to be taken based on odd or
even year of entry.
Departmental Honors
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Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Honors majors must maintain a 3.75 GPA in the major and
a 3.50 GPA overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of honors
quality (THR 499). Honors candidates should meet with their departmental adviser early spring
semester of their junior year to develop a proposal for the honors project.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer adviser upon acceptance to determine what credits
taken at another institution will transfer into the major. The majority of theatre core classes should
however be taken at Augsburg. Additionally, transfers are required to take a minimum of three
upper division theatre arts courses. Ten practicum units are also required, five of which need to be
completed within the department. Transfers must also complete a minimum of five THP credits within
the department. No more than five units can be credits from other schools.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232
Acting
THR 362
Theatre History Criticism II
THR 366
Stage Direction
The theatre arts minors also must complete five practicum units. Students must take a minimum of
one performance unit and a minimum of three production units. Refer to the practicum categories
listed below the curriculum concentrations.
Theatre History and Criticism Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 325
Playwriting
THR 361
Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362
Theatre History Criticism II
THR 299
Directed Study in Dramaturgy
or THR 299 Directed Study in Theatre History and Critcism
Theatre Arts Courses
THR/HPE 002 Lifetime Sports—Introduction to Dance and Composition
(.0 course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction to a variety of
movement styles, cultures of dance, and composition. Each class includes a rigorous,
physical warm-up, mixing yoga, conditioning, and modern dance.
THR/HPE 005 Lifetime Sports—Modern Dance and Improvisation (.0 course)
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises and will learn
to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern. Improvisational techniques
will be introduced and students will create short improvisational pieces. (NOTE: Students
are allowed to use only one of THR/HPE 002, 003, 004, or 005 to fulfill the lifetime sports
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requirement.)
THR 116 Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting and storytelling
with an emphasis on active participation, creation of an original performance, and reflective
writing. This course is primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward
the theatre arts major. Attendance at theatre productions required. Students will be required
to pay for theatre production tickets.
FLM 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm filmmaking. The student will make short
films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Theatre is an examination of theatre as an artistic form and focuses on the
appreciation and value of theatre in society. Focus on historical periods, plays, artists, basic
concepts, and techniques of the play production process. Students attend and review stage
productions. This course is primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit
toward the theatre major.
THR 226 Movement for the Theatre
A study of the principles of movement used in the art of acting. Students will improve their
use of energy, concentration, balance, control, clarity, timing and spontaneity through
practical exercises. This course uses established theory and techniques in neutral mask,
Asian martial arts, and physical and vocal characterization exercises. Students will examine
various performance paradigms and see professional productions.
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts, and creative
processes. Students will execute practical projects, attend theatre tours, see professional
productions, and participate on the theatre department’s fall production. Open to all
students. Forty-hour lab requirement.
THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the art of scenic painting for the stage, film, and
faux application. Through a series of foundational painting projects, reading assignments,
informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project students will develop the
required skills and understanding of what it means to be a Scenic Artist and what role the
Scenic Artist plays in artistry of theatre and film.
THR 232 Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental, and emotional preparation,
and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character study in American drama,
culminating in a final performance. Students attend and review local professional
productions.
THR 233 Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies to on-camera
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effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which
support acting on camera. (Alternate years)
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques to develop
the student’s basic skills of music theatre. Concepts of diverse music-theatre forms are
introduced. Course includes reading, writing, research, class discussion, exercises, small
and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend
and review live productions. (Alternate years)
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of traditional
Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures, films, videos, and
demonstrations by visiting performers. Attendance at local theatre productions required.
Students will be required to pay for theatre production tickets.
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
This foundations class focuses on major principles and fundamentals of theatre literary
analysis and research and uses performance, discussion, writing, and projects as ways to
interpret a dramatic script for academic and artistic applications. Close readings of plays
from various genres and in-depth research projects will enable students to learn and apply
basic terminology for literary and artistic purposes.
THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture is an introduction to using AutoCAD LT
for drafting on the computer. Students will learn how to use basic AutoCAD commands to
input information, organize, layout and print 2-D drafting plates, with an emphasis on
drafting for the theater and architecture.
THR 270 Black Theatre
Introduction to Black Theatre is an examination of the principles, major movements, and
fundamentals of theatre by and about Black Americans. It examines the historical, political,
and cultural context of Black Theater. This course will focus on and provide an overview of
Black Theatre utilizing plays written by Black American playwrights.
FLM 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in COM 216 and adds the study of
color photography and sound design. Though exercises and assignments the student will
develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing short films. (Prereq.: FLM 216)
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre and performance. Students will learn the basics
of dramatic structure, character development, and theatrical languages as well as
techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111, and junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre department
chair. THR 250 or ENL 226 recommended. Alternate years)
THR 328 Theatrical Design
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Introduction to the design process for the stage. Each student will execute four design
projects using a research based design process. Class will take theatre tours, host visiting
artists, and have a practical involvement in two Augsburg College productions. Forty-hour
lab required, materials needed. (Prereq: junior or senior status)
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation,
resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the vocal mechanism. This
course will use established exercises and theories in several methodologies of vocal
training. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports and papers, voice
tapes, and individual coaching. (Alternate years)
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek
through the French Neoclassical period. Reading of plays, writing a research paper, and
attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially with
THR 362. (Prereq.: THR 250 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall: alternate years)
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the English
Restoration through contemporary performance. Readings of plays and attendance at local
theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially with THR 361. (Prereq:
THR 250 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall: alternate years)
THR 365 Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance skills and the ability to recognize
differentiating clues that identify the style of a play. Through class exercises, scene study,
and character analysis, students will gain insight into the performance demands of a
specific style. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from the classics (Shakespeare, French
neoclassicism, restoration comedy, realism, and non-realism), culminating in a public
recital. (Prereq.: THR 250, THR 232, THR 362 or consent of instructor, and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall/Spring)
THR 366 Stage Direction
A study of the basic principles and skills of stage direction: directing concepts and
methodologies, stage techniques, terminologies, script analysis; rehearsal planning and
techniques; blocking, stage dynamics, working with actors, and the overall staging of a
play. Theories of directing are also examined. (Prereq.: THR 362 and junior or senior
standing)
FLM 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur
in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the cinema they
see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to
help them read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact.
(Prereq.: ENL 241 and junior/senior standing)
THR 495 Theatre Topics
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Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
THR 199 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit)
on page 64.
THR 299 Directed Study
See description on page 65.
THR 399 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit)
on page 64.
THR 499 Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Theatre Practicum Courses
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and
are required for the theatre arts major/minor. All THP theatre practicum courses are taken for noncredit with Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation by the faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful
and timely completion of practicum area for which student is registered; 2. positive and professional
attitude and work ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3. demonstrated competency in practicum
area. The positive evaluation of each of the areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a minimum
grade of 2.0 in order to receive a P grade.
THP courses require:
• Consent and signature of instructor
• Supervision by theatre faculty
• A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the student
• Registration for THP course for semester when practicum is completed
• Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the registrar’s office
Please note:
• All majors will complete at least one THP 123 unit in costumes.
• All majors will complete one THP 113 in lighting.
• THP courses may be repeated.
• Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum.
• Work-study hours do not count towards practicum.
• Completion of THP 115 and 116 count as two and three practicum units respectively
because of the extraordinary amount of time required of the student. All other THP courses
count as one practicum unit each.
• Transfer students are still responsible for the full unit requirements (10 major/5 minor.) Five
practicum units (major) or three units (minor) must be completed while at Augsburg, and
units to be credited from previous schools should have program verification or a letter from a
previous theatre adviser.
Theatre Practicum Courses–Areas
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All theatre arts majors in all concentrations are required to complete 10 practicum units (THP)
from the three established units.
Area One: Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 Theatre Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main stage theatrical production;
in a main stage dance performance or recital (for dance/licensure majors only); or
substantial participation as an actor in a senior directing project, in final scenes for Stage
Direction (THR 366), or in interpretive presentations at two Forensics tournaments (at least
30 hours coaching and competition).
Area 1 Performance
Each major will complete between one and five THPs from the performance area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
THP 111
THP 121
THP 131
THP 141
THP 151
Fall Acting/Performance
Winter Acting/Performance
Spring Acting/Performance
Studio Acting/Performance
Misc. Performance
Area Two: Production
THP 113/123/133 Theatre Practicum: Set, Costumes, Lights
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main stage production.
THP 114/124/134 Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/
costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes from Stage Direction class.
THP 115/125/135 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management–small project
2 Practicum units (.0 course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
THP 116/126/136 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management–large project
3 Practicum units (.0 course)
Stage management for main stage production.
Area 2 Production
Each major will complete between four and eight THPs from the performance area.
The Production Area THPs are:
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THP 112, 122 or 132 House Management
THP 113, 123 or 133 Set, Lights, Costumes Crew
THP 114, 124 or 134 Running Crew
THP 115, 125 or 135 Assistant Stage Manager
THP 116, 126 or 136 Stage Manager
THP 115, THP 125 and THP 135 Stage Manager–small project counts as two units
THP 116 ,THP 126 and THP 136 Stage Manager–large project counts as three units.
Area Three: Artistic/Production Management
THP 117/127/137 Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the director (dramaturgy,
choreography/assistant choreography for main stage production), or a substantial arts management
project.
Area 3 Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from this area.
The Artistic/Production Management Area THPs are:
THP 117
Fall Artistic/Production Assistance
THP 127
Winter Artistic/Production Assistance
THP 137
Spring Artistic/Production Assistance
Please note that all theatre practicum courses count as one theatre practicum unit.
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Women’s Studies—WST
The women’s studies program provides students with the opportunity to examine critically
women’s contributions and experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This is an intercollege program with course offerings at Augsburg College, Hamline University, the College of St.
Catherine, and the University of St. Thomas. Courses are drawn from many disciplines and combine
theoretical, practical, and research components that focus not only on gender, but also acknowledge
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences. The women’s studies
program offers both a major and a minor, and provides students with academic preparation for
careers in human services, education, and social work as well as graduate study.
Women’s Studies Faculty
Jessica Nathanson (Coordinator), Kristin M. Anderson, Stephanie Barnes, Janelle Bussert, Sarah
Combellick-Bidney, Cass Dalglish, Ankita Deka, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen,
Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann,
Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Anita Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Norma
Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J. Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James
Vela-McConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201 Foundations in Women’s Studies, a mid-level course in
feminist theory or feminist philosophy selected from an approved list, WST 485 (seminar), and WST
199 or WST 399 (internships). WEC majors may take WST 499 (Independent Study) with a practical
application in lieu of WST 199/399; interested students should speak with the WST Director.
The remaining six electives are to be selected from approved women’s studies courses, and
should include one course with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis and one course with a sexuality
emphasis. At least three courses must be upper division courses. Students may take courses at any
of the colleges participating in the Women’s Studies program. However, at least three courses must
be completed at Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written approval of the Women’s
Studies program coordinator. Both majors and minors are encouraged to participate in one of the
gender-focused semester study abroad programs offered through Augsburg’s Center for Global
Education. Two programs have been pre-approved for Women’s Studies credit: Crossing Borders:
Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall semester) and Migration and Globalization:
Engaging Our Communities (offered spring semester).
The Speaking, Writing, and Critical Thinking graduation skills are embedded at all levels and are
met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by
completing GST 200. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Minor in Women’s Studies
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Five courses that must include WST 201; three electives, one of which must be upper division;
and WST 485 or 499. Courses may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the written approval of the Women’s Studies program coordinator.
Minor or Concentration in Sexuality Studies
(Women’s Studies Majors must take a Concentration, rather than a Minor, in Sexuality Studies).
The five credit minor/concentration in Sexuality Studies offers students the opportunity to explore the
history, social construction, and physiology of sexuality and to examine the cultural meanings of
gender, sexual orientation, and sexual practice on a global level. Students are required to take three
core courses plus two electives (one of which must be upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Sexuality Studies
WST 201 Foundations in Women’s Studies
SOC 266 Sociology of Sexualities
WST 305 Issues in Queer Studies
Elective Courses in Sexuality Studies
WST 281 Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
WST 315 Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
WST 281/481 Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context (in Mexico)
Minor or Concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies
(Women’s Studies Majors must take a Concentration, rather than a Minor, in Global Women’s
and Gender Studies). The five credit minor/concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies
offers students the opportunity to focus on women’s roles, experiences, and world views in a global
context. Students are required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be
upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 201 Foundations in Women’s Studies
WST 315 Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
POL 359 Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Elective Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
WST 281 Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
WST 281/481 Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context (CGE)
WST 313 Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology and Ethics
(CGE)
WST 362 Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment (CGE)
WST 357 Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision (CGE)
WST 359 Women, Gender and Social Change in Latin America (CGE)
WST 366 Liberationist, Feminist, Queer, & Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
(CGE)
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
AIS 233 Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
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AIS 305 Indigenous Issues of Central America
AIS 320 American Indian Women
ENL 365 Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
HIS 195/INS 233 Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality: Globalization and Women’s
Grassroots Movements in Latin America/Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective
Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad or to take at least one travel seminar.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg College and wish to complete a major or minor in Women’s
Studies are urged to consult with the director of Women’s Studies immediately upon transfer. The
Women’s Studies program has an articulation agreement with Century College and with Inver Hills
Community College that govern students from these institutions with a Women’s Studies certificate
who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and universities must consult with the
director of Women’s Studies for approval of courses for the major or minor.
Women’s Studies Courses
WST 201 Foundations in Women’s Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of women in
history,religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and how the questions and
methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen from women’s perspectives. Students
will also study the diversity of women’s experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and
class.
WST 281 Topics
WST 281 Topics: Gender and Islam
The course introduces students to the diversity and heterogeneity of gender relations in
Muslim societies in the Arab World, Europe, Africa, North America, and South and SouthEast Asia. It traces Islam as a culturally lived experience, spanning from the local to the
transnational. The course introduces students to feminist theoretical arguments from the
Humanities and Social Sciences, and juxtaposes these to complex case studies from
various locals in order to illuminate connections between Islam and rituals, ethnicities,
gender, education, the media, travel, migration, citizenship, political commitments, and
conflict and societal change. Concurrently the course aims to undo the many stereotypes
about Islam, Muslim societies, and Muslim women.
WST 281 Topics: Sexuality and Gender: A Global Perspective
This course will explore global contemporary issues of sexuality and gender, examining
social institutions and their impact on women's and men's experiences of gender and
sexuality. The course will focus in depth on topics such as ritualized genital cutting; sex
work and sex trafficking; sexual violence; disability and sexuality; maternal sexuality; and
global LBGT movements.
WST 281/481
Topics: Introduction to Men's Studies
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This course will look through a feminist academic lens at men and masculinity, particularly
in relation to such topics as boyhood, health, relationships, sexualities, and violence.
WST 281/481 Topics: GLBT Issues in a Global Context.
(CGE course; taught in Mexico).
WST 305 Issues in Queer Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary U.S. culture
including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course may include guest
speakers, a service-learning component at local glbt/supporting agencies, and some travel
and experiences in the Twin Cities, as well as an immersion experience outside of class
time. Required experiential education fee. Prerequisites: WST 201 or prior coursework in
related fields (history, sociology, psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
WST 313 Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social Justice, Gender and the Environment)
WST 315 Mid-Level Feminist Theory: Margins as Center
This multidisciplinary and multicultural feminist theory course focuses on the global voices
often marginalized by the feminist canon. A variety of texts — including personal narratives,
political statements, origin stories, and empirical studies — will be analyzed to highlight
different theoretical approaches and multiple feminisms.
WST 324 Liberationist, Feminist, Queer, and Postcolonial Theologies in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica.)
WST 335 Contemporary Latin American Women: Texts and Voices.
This course examines the social construction of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American women today. Includes analysis of poems,
excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and interviews by and about Latin American
women. Aims to help students develop an appreciation for the complexity of diversity of
Latin American women's experiences. (Prereq.: SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.) (CGE
Course.)
WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our
Communities)
WST 357 Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision
An exploration of Latin American history from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest
and colonial periods up to modern Latin America. The course will use a gendered lens to
focus on Mexican history, culture and cosmovision. Additional readings and written
assignments will be required for upper-division students. Taught on-site in Mexico through
Center for Global Education. (Prereq.: 1 previous history course or consent of instructor
required for 300-level course)
WST 359 Women, Gender and Social Change in Latin America
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(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica.)
WST 362 Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa
This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the HIV/AIDS
pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history, biology, and epidemiology of AIDS in
Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological and political responses to the disease
are examined. (Augsburg Abroad course, Summer)
WST 481
Topics in Women’s Studies
WST 481
Topics: Research Methods
This course will introduce students to interdisciplinary, qualitative research methods. We will
explore the nature and ethics of the subject-researcher relationship and practice participant
observation and interviewing skills. The final product of the course will be a completed
research proposal.
WST 485 Women’s Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that incorporate
feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and satisfies the Keystone
requirement. It is also required of minors who do not elect to do an independent study
(499). It is offered at a different college each semester and may be taken in conjunction
with WST 490.
WST 490 Women’s Studies--Keystone (0.0 course)
This course provides a Keystone component for all WST majors. (Prereq.: WST 201 and
permission of insturctor)
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood's portrayal of Native
American women as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will expand our
conceptualization of Native American women by putting into conversation a variety of
voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our
goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important
roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through
documentary and fiction films made by and about Native American women.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and
historical origins of women's roles and status in society. Comparative roles of women are
examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of
women in Native American and African tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico,
the Middle East, and China.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala, Nicaragua,
or Mexico. May be taken in conjunction with WST 490 or AIS 490.
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AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles and
contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the continuity of
women's roles over time and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the influences of
Western colonialism. The course also assesses how American Indian women have
crossed cultural boundaries and influenced non-tribal communities through their activism
and traditionalism.
ART 352 Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the traditional
arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ENL 365
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors from Latin
America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by indigenous authors
worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in an
age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their literary,
cultural, and social contexts. (Prereq: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
This course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures. Emphasis on the
conditions that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women writers have
contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage. (Prereq: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 385 Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a means of
establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay attention to gender
differences in the use of language and analyze ways in which speakers and writers can
both create and revise reality via the language they use. (Prereq: ENL 220 or 221 or one
200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
HIS 195/INS 233
HIS 282
Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality: Globalization and Women’s Grassroots
Movements in Latin America/Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective
History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women's changing political, economic,
social, and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention given to social, racial, ethnic,
and sexual differences among women.
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality.
(Prereq: HPE 110).
POL 124 American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic, and social
issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
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POL 359 Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. (Prereq: one course in
Political Science or consent of instructor.)
REL 441 Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and men, feminist
interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on Christian theology, especially in
terms of language and metaphor.
SOC 231 Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions vary
dramatically across world cultures and subcultures in the United States. Family systems are
explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and
modern cultural and social patterns.
SOC 265 Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds – race,
ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality – receive unequal portions of wealth, power, and
prestige in our society. This course focuses on both the collective and individual processes
involved in social inequality.
SOC 266 Sociology of Sexualities
What we mean by "sex" changes over time. During different historical time periods it's been
a sin, a means of forging ties between powerful families, a source of psychological
perversion, a means to pleasure, a symbol of love, as well as a personal identity. This class
explores how sexuality and its components (desire, pleasure, love, the body) are socially
constructed.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
(Must be approved in writing by the women’s studies coordinator)
WST 199 Internship
WST 299 Directed Study
WST 399 Internship
WST 499 Independent Study/Research
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Urban Studies
See Metro-Urban Studies.
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Youth and Family Ministry
See listing under Religion.
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Board of Regents
For additional biographical detail, go to www.augsburg.edu/regents.
Board of Regents
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ‘65
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Mark A. Eustis
Anthony L. Genia, Jr., ’85, M.D.
Alexander J. Gonzalez ‘90
Michael R. Good ‘71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi Harpstead
Richard C. Hartnack
Rev. Rolf Jacobson, Ph.D.
Bishop Craig E. Johnson, ex-officio
Ruth E. Johnson ’74, M.D.
Eric J. Jolly, Ph.D.
Cynthia G. Jones ’81, Ph.D.
Dean Kennedy ‘75
Toby Piper LaBelle ‘96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ‘68
Andre J. Lewis ’73, Ph.D.
Jennifer H. Martin, Ed.D.
Marie O. McNeff, Ed.D.
Paul S. Mueller ’84, M.D.
Lisa Novotny ‘80
Bishop Duane C. Pederson, ex-officio
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
Stephen C. Sheppard
Marshall S. Stanton, M.D.
Philip Styrlund ‘79
Rev. David Tiede, Ph.D.
Joan Volz ’68, J.D.
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, D.Min.
Bonnie Wallace
Rev. Mark Wilhelm, Ph.D., ex-officio
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ELCA Program Unit for Congregational and
Synodical Mission
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman
Program Director for Schools
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
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Augsburg College Faculty and
Administration
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parenthesis.
College Leadership
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. B.A., Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Leif Anderson (1996). Vice President and Chief Information Officer. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. B.A., College
of Saint Benedict, M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. B.A., College of St. Catherine; M.A., Loyola
University; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Tammy McGee (2010). Vice President of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer. B.S.,
St. Cloud State University; M.B.A., St. Thomas University.
Julie A. Edstrom (1991). Vice President of Enrollment Management. B.A., M.A., Augsburg College.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President of International Programs. Executive Director of
Center for Global Education. B.A., University of Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University
of Virginia.
Christine M. Szaj (2008). Vice President and Chief of Staff. B.S., University of Wisconsin –
Milwaukee; M.S.W., Washington University; J.D., Saint Louis University.
Andrea L. Turner (2008). Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer,
B.A. Swarthmore College, J.D. Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Jeremy R. Wells (2007). Vice President of Institutional Advancement. B.A., Jamestown College;
M.A., Saint Mary’s University.
Administration
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. B.S., Minnesota State University – Moorhead;
M.A., Augsburg College.
David Benson (2005). Director of Leadership Gifts, Development. B.A., Concordia College; M.A.,
North Dakota State University.
Jesse Cashman (2011). Director, Public Safety. B.A., College of St. Scholastica; M.A., University of
St. Thomas.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. M.A., St. Paul Seminary School
of Divinity-University of St. Thomas.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Planning. B.A., Wartburg College; M.T.A.,
George Washington University.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. B.A., Augsburg College.
David Draus (2000). Director, Facilities and Risk Management.
James Erchul (1997). Director, Enrollment Planning. B.A.,
Marquette Unversity, M.S.W., University of Minnesota – Duluth.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. B.A., Coe College; M.A.E., University of Northern
Iowa.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and Physical
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Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Carol Forbes (1990). Director, Sponsored Programs. B.A., Morningside College; M.A., Hamline
University.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President for International Programs. B.A., University of
Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Amy Gort (2009). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor
of Biology, B.S.,.University of Wisconsin; M.S., University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana; Ph.D.,
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. B.A., Wittenberg University; M.A., Ohio
State University; A.B.D., Loyola University-Chicago.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., L.P.,
University of Minnesota.
Nathan J. Hallanger (2008). Special Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of
the College. B.A., Augustana College; M.T.S., Harvard Divinity School, Harvard University; Ph.D.,
Graduate Theological Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. B.S., Carroll College.
Sherry Jennings-King (2002). Director of Leadership Giving, Development. B.S., University of
Tennessee.
Rebecca John (2010). Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communication. B.A., University of
St. Thomas; M.A., University of Phoenix.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of Southern
California.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Center for Academic Achievement. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director of IT Services, Information Technology. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S., Iowa State University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A., St. Pius X
Seminary; M.A., Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Penh Lo (2008). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. B.A., Earlham
College; M.Div., Yale University; D.Min., San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Director of Center for Global Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Executive Director of Center for Faith and Learning. Professor of
Business Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of
Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A., University
of Minnesota.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRIO. B.A. Grinnell College; M.A., University
of Minnesota.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Executive Director, Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
Lori A. Peterson (2004). Assistant Vice President and Dean of Professional Studies. Assistant
Professor of Business Administration. B.S.B., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. B.A., M.A., Minnesota State University,
Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. B.S., Kent State University; M.A. Saint
Mary’s University.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Director of Leadership Gifts. B.A., Eastern University St. Davids; M.Div.,
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Undergrad Research and Graduate Opportunity. B.A., Moorhead State
University; Ed.M., Rutgers University.
Leah Spinosa de Vega (2008). Director of Augsburg Abroad. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
David St. Aubin (2008). Director, Athletic Facilities. B.S., University of Minnesota.
Kim Stone (2008) Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations. B.A., Minnesota State UniversityMankato; M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student Services. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services. B.A., Augsburg College.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student and Scholar Services. B.A., Augustana
College; M.A., American University.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College; M.Div.,
Luther Seminary.
Karl Wolfe (2007). Director Rochester Program. B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.Div., Asbury
Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Pepperdine University.
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Faculty (Full-time)
A
Pauline J. Abraham (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D., Rochester Community College;
B.S.N., Winona State University; M.A., Augsburg College.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A. and Ph.D., Ohio
State University.
William Aleman (2011). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. Doctor in Medicine in Surgery,
Universidad Central del Ecuador.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S. and D.Pharm.,
University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Elizabeth Ankeny (2008). Associate Professor of Education. B.A., Augustana College; M.A.,
Morningside College; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Div.,
Luther-Northwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Audrey Applesies (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Indiana University; M.A.T.,
National-Louis University; Ph.D. University of Minnesota.
William M. Arden (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., New York University;
M.S., Northeastern University; M.B.A., Boston University.
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Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., College of Saint Benedict;
Ph.D., Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.A., University of Nebraska, Omaha.
David D. Barrett (2011). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. A.A., Normandale
Community College; B.A., Texas Lutheran University; M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Eric Barth (2008). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., University of Saint
Thomas; B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Bruce Batten (2008). Assistant Professory of Business, MBA. B.S., Davidson College; Ph.D., Medical
College of Virginia.
Katherine A. Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., Minnesota State UniversityMankato; M.A., Augsburg College.
Matthew Beckman (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Brandels University; Ph.D.,
University of Alabama.
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Pavel Bělík (2008). Associate Professor of Mathematics. Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
Clemson University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.A.,
University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Art. B.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College; M.S.W.,
University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
D. Kimberly Bowden (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.L.A., B.S., M.F.A., University of
Minnesota.
Kevin Bowman (2008). Assistant Professor of Economics, B.A., Indiana University-Bloomington;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison, Instructor of
Education. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of Sydney, Australia.
Michael Buck (2010). Assistant Professor of Music. BME, Saint Olaf College; MME, Vandercook
College of Music; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Designer and Technical Director).
B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., University of Illinois-Chicago;
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island College;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; Ed.D., University of Minnesota
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.S., Ph.D., North
Dakota State University.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Clark University; M.S., Ph.D.,
Florida State University.
Maruicio Cifuentes (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. J.D., Pontificia Universidad
Javeriana; M.S.W. and Ph.D., Loyola University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. A.A., Golden Valley
Lutheran College; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.A., Southwest Texas State University; Ph.D.,
University of Alabama.
Stephan Clark (2011). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Southern California; M.A.,
University of California, Davis; Ph.D., University of Southern California.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Capital University;
M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Sarah Combellick-Bidney (2009). Assistant Professor of Political Science. Ph.D., Indiana University407
Bloomington.
David A. Conrad (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. Assistant Director, MBA
Program in Rochester. B.A., Winona State University; M.A., Ed.D., St. Mary’s University of
Minnesota.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Associate Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University;
M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
David Crowe (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Professor of English. B.A., Saint Catherine University; M.F.A., Vermont
College; Ph.D., The Union Institute and University.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of Newfoundland; M.M.,
D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
Ankita Deka (2008). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Delhi University; M.A., Tata Institute of
Social Sciences; Ph.D., Indiana University School of Social Work.
Benjamin Denkinger (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Hamline University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Professor of History. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Illinois-Urbana.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., M.M., The
Mannes College of Music; A.B.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City Conservatory.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of Delaware; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.F.A., Syracuse University.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota – Duluth; Ph.D., University of Illinois – Chicago.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., LutherNorthwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College.
Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., College of St. Benedict; M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Zengqi Vivian Feng (2008). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Linfield College; Ph.D.,
University of Illinois.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Hamline University; M.A., The
American University; Ph.D., State University of New York – Albany.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Iowa State
University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women’s Athletic
Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Central Florida; M.A.,
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
John A. Furia (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island College;
M.P.A., University of Rhode Island.
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Annette M. Gerten (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., Moorhead State University; M.A.,
North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Amy Gort (2009). Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Illinois–Champaign-Urbana
Jennifer Grant (2010). Assistant Professor of Business. B.A., Saint Olaf College; M.S., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Northcentral University.
Carrie Gray (2009). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Central College; MPAS,
University of Iowa.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown
University.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann Grugel (2009). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Saint Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Evren Guler (2011). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of North Carolina; Ph.D.,
University of Minneapolis, Twin Cities.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D., University of
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Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John’s University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A., University of
Chicago; Ph.D., University of Virginia.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John U. Harkness (2001). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Harvard University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., J.D., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University; D.M.A., Manhattan
School of Music.
Melissa Hensley (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. A.B., M.S.W., Washington University–
St. Louis; M.H.A., University of Missouri–Columbia; Ph.D., Washington University–St. Louis.
Paloma Hesemeyer (2010). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Mills College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips
University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D.,
University of Illinois.
Bradley P. Holt (1978). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Christopher Houltberg (2011). Assistant Professor of Art. B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.A., Art
Institute of Boston.
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Ann Impullitti (2010). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Colin C. Irvine (2003). Asssociate Professor of English. B.A., Carroll College; M.A., University of
Notre Dame; Ph.D., Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Karl N. Jacobson (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div.,
Luther Seminary; A.B.D. Union-PSCE.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor, full-time, American Indian Studies. B.A.,
Metropolitan State University; M.A., Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of WisconsinMadison.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.Comm., University of
Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park College; B.Music
Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas; Ph.D., Temple University.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A., University of
Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple University.
Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Michael Kidd (2008). Associate Professor of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. B.A., Pomona
College; Ph.D., Cornell University.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., Newberry College; M.Div.,
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Eastman School of Music.
Kelly Abel Knochel (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Albright College; M.S.W.,
Spalding University of Social Work; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Gregory P. Krueger (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Southwest Minnesota State
University; M.A., Hamline University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St. Louis; Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.A. Michigan State University; M.A.,
University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Suzanne W. Lagerwaard (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of Florida; M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Kevin Landmark (2010). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S., Michigan Technological University;
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Associate Professor of History. A.B., College of William and Mary; M.A.,
Utah State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Macalester College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Assistant Professor, full-time, Master of Arts in Leadership. B.S., Iowa
State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University.
Laura K. Lazar (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.L.S., Valparaiso
University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Knox College; M.S.W.,
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Tulane University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Terrence Lewis (2011). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Catholic University of America;
M.S.W., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Boston University.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D., University of
Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University; M.S.,
North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Edward D. Lotterman (2005). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A., M.S., University of Minnesota.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div, Luther
Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., University
of Colorado, Denver; M.S., P.A. Certification, University of Colorado Health Science Center;
Ph.D., Capella University.
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Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Purdue
University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Utah State University.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. B.F.A., Cleveland
Institute of Art; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Matthew Maruggi (2008). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., University of Dayton; Ph.D.,
University of Saint Thomas.
Virginia McCarthy (2011). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N, Creighton University; M.N.,
University of Washington; D.N.P., St. Catherine University.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., DePaul University;
M.B.A., Harvard University; D.B.A., Argosy University.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan University;
A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of Tunis; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine Micek (2010). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of Saint Thomas; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.A., Rochester State Junior College; B.S.,
M.A., Augsburg College.
David Murr (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., Augsburg College; Ph.D., Boston
University.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., LutherNorthwestern Seminary.
Sarah Myers (2009). Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. B.S., Northwestern University; M.F.A.,
Ph.D., University of Texas.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part time, Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A., Northwest College; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; M.D., University of
Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science and Director of MAL Program. B.A.,
University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
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Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S.,
Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A.,
Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, full-time, Education. B.A., M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.A.,
St. Mary’s College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., United
Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., National
University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div., Ph.D.,
Luther Theological Seminary.
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Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., M.A., University
of Minnesota.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Professor of Psychology. B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Ph.D.,
Purdue University.
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Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., Indiana University; M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of North Texas;
M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S.,
University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Professor of English. B.S., St. John’s University; M.A., University of New
Orleans; Ph.D., The University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Washington;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor, full-time, Business Administration. B.B.A., University
of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., University of Notre Dame;
M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University;
Ph.D., University of Texas.
Barbara Short (2011). Associate Professor of Education. B.A., Augustana College; M.S. and Ed.D.,
Illinois State University.
Kaija Sivongsay (2011). B.S., University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; M.A., Augsburg College; D.N.P.,
Augsburg College.
Christopher Smith (2011). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S. and M.S., Purdue University;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
Northwestern University.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Northwestern University;
M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Montana.
Erik S. Steinmetz (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.S., University of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long Island University.
Martha E. Stortz (2010). Bernard Christensen Professor of Vocation and Religion. B.A., Carleton
College; M.A., The Divinity School, The University of Chicago; Ph.D., The Divinity School, The
University of Chicago.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., University of Minnesota, Morris;
Ph.D., University of Washington.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University; M.A., D.Th., Luther
Seminary.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Associate Professor of Art. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.F.A.,
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Maryann Syers (1998). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State University; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, clinical site
director. B.S., University of Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.P.A.S., University of
Nebraska Medical Center.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Minnesota; M.M., The
Juilliard School.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. B.F.A., University of Hawaii; M.F.A., Temple
University.
JosephTowle (2011). Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.A., North Dakota State University; M.A. and
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Professor of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Yale University; Th.D.,
Luther Seminary.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen (2011). B.S., Westmar College; M.A., University of Nebraska; D.P.A., Hamline
University.
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Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of CaliforniaBerkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Loyola University; Ph.D.,
Boston College.
David E. Venne (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Diane Vodicka (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., North Park College; M.Ed., Georgia
Southwestern College;.
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Dana Wagner (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Saint Olaf College; M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Bernard Walley (2011). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A. and M.Phil., University of Ghana,
Legon; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., University of Nairobi, Kenya;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Denver; B.S.,
M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. A.A., Northern Virginia
Community College; B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; M.S., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Mike Weimerskirch (2011). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Northwestern University;
M.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
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Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Middlebury
College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A., Northwestern
University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of Wisconsin;
B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary, New York.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.S., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts. B.S., M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Nora M. Braun. Professor Emerita of Business Administration. B.S.B.A., University of MissouriColumbia; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University; M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota.
Francine Chakolis. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe College.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan State
University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., M.S., University of Minnesota.
Stephen M. Gabrielsen. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S., Ph.D.,
Southern Illinois University.
416
Daniel S. Hanson. Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A. Concordia College-Moorhead; M.F.A., University
of Iowa.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma; M.A.,
Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Robert A. Karlén. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Middlebury
College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.S., Augustana College;
M.A., University of South Dakota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen. Professor Emerita of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.Div., Northwestern
Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley.
Marie O. McNeff. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of
Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell. Professor Emeritus (granted posthumously 2010) of English. B.A. Maryville
College; M.A., University of Tennessee.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan University;
Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University of Michigan;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel Seminary;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A., Eastern Michigan University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Curtis M. Paulsen Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Augsburg
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Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State
College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Bruce R. Reichenbach. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy. B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Ph.D.,
Northwestern University.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan State University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther Theological
Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W., Columbia
University.
Don Steinmetz Professor Emeritus (granted posthumously 2010) of Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana College; two M.S.
degrees; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
David L. Tiede . Bernhard M. Christensen Professor Emeritus of Vocation and Religion. B.A., St. Olaf
College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Harvard University.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Cornell
University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.F.A., M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania.
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Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part time, Education. Paideia Associate-in-Residence.
B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Kathleen Welle (2009). Instructor and coordinator, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Wisconsin; M.N.,
Augsburg College.
Michael T. Wentzel (2011). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Creighton University; M.S.,
University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Emanuelle Wessels (2010). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement /
Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
Trent Whitcomb (2010). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Mankato State
University; M.S., Finch University of Health Sciences.
Hans H. Wiersma (2004). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of California, San Diego;
M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
X-Y-Z
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration; Interim Director, M.B.A.
Program. B.A., Shimer College; M.S., University of Utah.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John’s University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Utah.
Henry Yoon (2009). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of California; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Index
A
About Augsburg 7
Academic Advising 33,36
Academic Calendar 3, 44
Academic Divisions 46
Academic Excellence Scholarships 25
Academic Information 44
Academic Internships 56
Academic Policies and Procedures 97
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 115
Academic Skills Office 33
Accessibility 15
Accounting 154
Accreditation and Memberships 14
Achievement Scholarships 26
Admissions 16
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 77
American Indian Student Services 37
American Indian Studies 397
American Sign Language 280
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center 31
Applied Economics 198
Architecture Minor 85
Art 297
Art and Architectural History 127
Art History 127
Asian American Student Services (see Pan Asian
Student Services) 38
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
77,113
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) 47
Associated Support Organizations 13
Athletic Affiliation 15
Athletics and Sports 32
Auditing Courses 156
Augsburg Abroad 278
Augsburg Core Curriculum 68
Augsburg for Adults 10
Augsburg Signature Curriculum 68,71,104105,107,134,
B
Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts requirement
modifications) 74
Beta Beta Beta 141
Biology 137-138
Board of Regents 401
Business (Master of Business
Administration) 59,96,
Business Administration 147,149
Business Administration and
Economics Major 199
Business Administration (Music Business
Specialization) 149,304
Business Management Certificate 162
C
Calendar 3
Campus Kitchen 57,94
Campus Location 11,15
Campus Ministry 29
Campus Tours 16
Canadian Program 60
Career Services 56
Center for Global Education 53,90,265
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS) 33
Certificates 48
Chemistry 170
Chinese 278
Choir 319
Class Schedule 119
Classification (Class Year) 76
Clinical Laboratory Science 176
Coaching Certification 240
College Costs 20 (Day), 22 (Weekend)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 77
Commencement 80
Communication Studies 182
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher
Licensure 184
Community Service-Learning 57
Computational Economics 192
Computational Philosophy 193
Computer Science 191
Connections Courses 134
Continuing Education Program 60,97
Core Curriculum 68
Costs 20-22
Counseling and Health Promotion 39
Credits 104
Crossover Registration 62, 99
D
Dean’s List 79, 115
Degree Verification 80, 116
Degrees Offered 44
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 114
Departmental Honors (see each major)
Departments and Programs 119
Deposits 21
Directed Study 121
Directory 5
Directory Information 81, 118
Disability Services 36
Dismissal 78, 115
Discrimination Complaints 43
Divisions and Departments 46
E
Economics 197, 200
Economics/Business Admin. Major 119,150
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major 200, 344
Education 84
Education (Master of Arts) 95
Elementary Education 205
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 214
Employment 28
Engaging Minneapolis 72, 108
Engineering 218
English 220
English Language Learners (ELL) 78, 114
English Placement Test 224
Enrollment/Degree Verification 80
Ensembles 319
Entry-level Skills 68
Environmental Studies 234, 236
Ethnic Student Services 37
Evaluation and Grading 74
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 402
F
Facilities and Housing 11
Facts and Figures 15
Faculty 406-419
Faculty Emeriti 416
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 24
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
42, 81, 117
Farsi 280
Federal Work Study Program 28
Fees 20
Film 185
Finance 158
Finance Certificate 159
Financial Aid 24
Financial Policies 23
Fine Arts 73
Foreign Languages (See Languages and
Cross-cultural Studies) 237
Foundations of Fitness 107
French 280
G
Gage Center for Academic Achievement 32
German 281
Gift Assistance 27
Global Education Center 90
Global Education Program
Courses 265
Grade Point Average 113
Grading 74, 111
Graduate Programs 58
Graduation Requirements 67
Graphic Design Certificate 129
H
Health and Physical Education 239
Health Clinic Services 40
Health Education 238
Health Fitness 241
Health Insurance 39
Health Promotion 39
HECUA Courses 55, 235
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA) 55, 92
Hispanic/Latino Student Services Program 37
Honors (Departmental—see each major)
Honors (Latin) 116
Honors Program 254
Housing 41
Human Relations (Communication Studies) 182
I
Incomplete Grade 75
Information Technology Certificate 165
Information Technology Services 45
Inter-Institutional Programs 86
Inter-Race 13
Intercollegiate Athletics 32
Interdisciplinary Studies 260
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 113
International Business Minor 161
International Business Specialization (Business
Administration) 147
International Business Concentration (International
Relations) 263
International Partners 54
International Relations 262
International Student Advising 40
International Students 18
International Studies 265
Internships 56
Intramural Athletics 32
J
Japanese 278
K
Keystone (Senior Keystone) 72, 134
L
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 278
Latin Honors 116
Law and Society Concentration (Sociology) 378
Leadership (Master of Arts) 95
Leadership Studies Minor 260
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships
26
Learning Disabilities (Special Education) 214
Learning Disabilities Program 214
LGBTQIA Support Services 39
Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Science Waiver) 74
Liberal Arts Foundation 73
Library and Information Technology 45
Life Sciences 320
Lifetime Fitness 71
Loan Assistance 27
Lutheran Congregational Scholarships 26
M
Majors and Minors 83
Management Information Systems 164
Management Specialization (Business Administration)
147
Managerial Accounting 154
Many Voices Project 108
Marketing 167
Marketing Emphasis (Communication Studies) 183
Mass Communication and Journalism
(Communication Studies) 183
Master’s Degrees 95
Math Placement Group (MPG) 106
Mathematics 286
McNair Scholars Program 35
Medical Refund 24
Medieval Studies 294
Memberships 14
Metro-Urban Studies 296
Middle East Studies Minor 262
Military Called to Active Duty 100
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership
(MNITTP) 37
Minnesota Work Study Program 28
Minors (see individual departments and programs
85)
MIS Courses 147
Mission Statement 7
Modern Language Skill 70
Music 307
Music Business 303, 305
Music Education Major 209
Music Ensembles 306, 319
Music Performance Major 307
Music Repertoire Tests 310
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification 309
Music Therapy Major 308
N
Nabo 42
Natural Science Teaching Licensures 320-322
Nordic Area Studies 323-324
Norwegian 282-283
Notification of Admissions Decision 17
Numeric Grades 75, 111
Numbering of Courses 119
Nursing 325-328
Nursing (Master of Arts and Doctor of Nursing
Practice) 59, 58, 96
O
Official Notices 42
Ojibwe 283
Orchestra 73, 320
Organizational Communication
(Communication Studies) 182
Orientation 30
P, Q
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 38
Pan-Asian Student Services 38
Part-Time Students 20
Payments 22
Peace and Global Studies Minor 264
Performance Studies 306
Petition Process (Student Standing Committee) 64
Philosophy 329-332
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center) 36
Physical Education 238
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 238, 320
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of Science) 59,
96,
Physics 334-339
Piano Proficiency Test 309
Policies 13, 42
Political Science 341
Political Science/Economics teaching major 344
Portfolio Assessment Program 114
Pre-Law Concentration (Political Science) 342
Pre-Professional Programs 48
Prerequisites 119, 247
Probation 78, 115
Psychology 350
Psychology and Law Concentration 351
Public Accounting 155
Public Policy and Political Change in Political Science
206
Public Relations and Advertising (Communication
Studies) 183
R
Recitals 318
Refunds 23
Regents 401
Registration 97
Religion 358
Religious Affiliation 15
Repeated Courses 76
Residence Life Program (see also Housing) 40
Rochester Program 11
Room and Board 20
ROTC 50, 87
S
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term 55, 92
Scholarships 25
Scholastic Connections 38
Secondary Education 208
Senior Keystone 72, 109
Service-Learning 57, 94
Sigma Pi Sigma 336,
Skills Requirements 105
Social Psychology Concentration (Sociology) 352
Social Studies 368
Social Welfare Minor 370
Social Work 369
Society of Physics Students 336
Sociology 375
Spanish 284
Special Education 214
Special Interest Housing 41
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second Degree) 18
Sports 32
StepUP Program 36
Student-Designed Major 46
Student Employment 28
Student Government 30
Student Rights 42
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records
42
Student Standing Committee 64
Student Support Services (TRIO) 34
Student Teaching Abroad 203
Studio Art 126
Study Abroad 50
Summer Session 6, 93
Supervisory Management (Communication Studies)
183
Support Programs 29
T
Test Scores 16
Theatre Arts 382
Transcripts 17
Transfer Students 351
TRIO Program 34
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 20
U
Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO) 36
Unofficial Withdrawal 24
Urban Studies 296
V
Veterans 80
Vocation 29
W
Weekend College 3, 9, 22
Withdrawal From College 100
Women’s Resource Center 31
Women’s Studies 394
Writing Concentration 221
X, Y, Z
Youth and Family Ministry Major 364
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Graduate Studies Catalog
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Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
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Graduate Studies Catalog
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Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
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Graduate Studies Catalog
2011-2012
Official publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College’s graduate programs. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog
are the College policies in force at the time of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements
and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult the Graduate Admissions Office, the graduate program directors, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 6 for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published January 2012
www.augsburg.edu
A Greeting from the President
I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College’s exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are part of a
select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an excellent curriculum,
a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats that meet the needs of busy
and successful people. Augsburg College’s graduate-level programs in Business Administration, Education, Leadership,
Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, and Social Work are distinguished by the opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills. Beginning in the fall of 2010, Augsburg is proud to offer its inaugural doctoral
degree program—the Doctor in Nursing Practice program.
Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens,
thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged
community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its
urban and global settings.
For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features an expansive
perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental sustainability.
At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you, the individual student, find your
calling at work and in the world. The Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality educational experiences, personal attention, and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents and skills. We are confident
that our graduates are prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society, the hallmark of an Augsburg degree.
Sincerely,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President, Augsburg College
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Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office
Welcome to our graduate programs. We are committed to education that prepares people for leadership in their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional arts and sciences form the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow.
Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting and challenging field
experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic internships, experiential education, and cultural
enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester become extended campuses for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our
campus community ensures that our graduates are prepared for the range of experiences and perspectives that characterize today’s global environment.
When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning opportunities in state-of-the-art
classrooms, with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and staff. You join a body of experienced people who quickly
form your network of employer connections and career opportunities. We encourage our alumni to become your mentors and build on our city connections through public events, including our convocations and Advent Vespers.
All our programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of service, with one another
and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on the world as they develop their identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to participate in socially- and economically-sustainable development. We hope that at
some time during your degree, you’ll explore the opportunities to participate in an international learning experience—for
example, travel seminars to our global campuses in Central America, Mexico, and Namibia, and opportunities to meet
visiting students and faculty members from our partner institutions in Norway, Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired
by the faith of our Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg’s doors, we welcome
a diversity of cultures and faiths.
Although each graduate program has its own “neighborhood” and unique features, we encourage interdisciplinary
courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across disciplines. We encourage both “horizontal” initiatives—i.e., cross-program collaboration—as well as “vertical” initiatives—engaging our undergraduate students to consider graduate work. This means that sometimes you may be encouraging classmates who are just beginning to imagine a
graduate degree.
We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot wait to meet you.
Sincerely,
Barbara A. Farley
Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Dean of the College
Graduate Catalog I 4
Lori A. Peterson
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
Table of Contents
Greeting from the President 3
Greeting from the Academic Affairs Office 4
Directory of Offices and Programs 6
About Augsburg College
Mission Statement 7
Degrees Offered 7
Minneapolis and Rochester Locations 7
Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships 9
Facts and Figures 10
Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Calendars 12
Academic Policies 12
Evaluation of Transfer Credit 14
Student Rights 14
Graduate Admissions
Admission to Augsburg College 16
Readmission to the College 16
Admission of International Students 16
Foreign Credential Evaluation 16
Financing Your Education
Costs of Graduate Study 18
Payment Options 18
Sources of Financial Aid 18
Applying for Financial Aid 19
Refund Schedule 19
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Education 20
Master of Arts in Leadership 34
Post-Master’s Certificate in Leadership Studies 40
Dual degree—BA, Accounting/Master of Arts in Leadership 40
Master of Arts in Nursing 43
Doctor of Nursing Practice 49
Master of Business Administration 54
Concentrations and Certificates 57
Dual degree—Master of Social Work/MBA 58
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 61
Master of Social Work 68
Dual Degree with Luther Seminary—MSW/MA, Theology 75
Dual degree—MSW/Master of Business Administration 76
College Information
Maps (Minneapolis and Rochester campuses) 81
Augsburg Board of Regents 82
Augsburg College I 5
Directory of Offices and Programs
Academic Affairs: 612-330-1024
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Vicki Olson, Director: 612-330-1131
Karen Howell, Coordinator: 612-330-1354
maeinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/mae
Master of Social Work and Master of Business
Administration (MSW/MBA)
Lois A. Bosch, MSW Director: 612-330-1633
Steven Zitnick, MBA Director: 612-330-1304
mbainfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/mba
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)
Norma Noonan, Director: 612-330-1198
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
malinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augburg.edu/mal
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director:
612-330-1214
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
manursing@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Steven Zitnick, Director: 612-330-1304
Katherine Fagen, Coordinator: 612-330-1774
mbainfo@augsburg.edu
wwww.augsburg.edu/mba
Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
Dawn Ludwig, Department Chair and Director:
612-330-1399
Carrie Benton, Coordinator: 612-330-1518
paprog@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/pa
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Lois A. Bosch, Director: 612-330-1633
Holley Locher-Stulen, Coordinator: 612-330-1763
mswinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/msw
Master of Social Work and Master of Arts
in Theology (MSW/MA)
Luther Seminary: 651-641-3521
Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director:
612-330-1214
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
nursing@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/dnp
Graduate Admissions Office:
612-330-1101 or gradinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/grad
Bookstore: 612-359-6491
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion:
612-330-1707 or www.augsburg.edu/cchp
Campus Ministry:
612-330-1732 or campmin@augsburg.edu
Enrollment Center:
612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, or enroll@augsburg.edu
Questions about registration, financial aid, transcripts,
payments, accounts
International Student Advising (ISA): 612-330-1686 or
http://www.augsburg.edu/isa/
Lindell Library: 612-330-1604 or www.augsburg.edu/library
Public Safety: 612-330-1717 or security@augsburg.edu
Registrar’s Office: 612-330-1036 or
registrar@augsburg.edu
Rochester Campus Program Office:
507-288-2886 or rochinfo@augsburg.edu
Welcome/Information Desk: 612-330-1000
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About Augsburg College
About Augsburg College
At Augsburg College, we believe that graduate education
should prepare gifted people for positions of leadership in
their communities and places of work. Augsburg graduates
will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a major
field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve
problems, act ethically and communicate effectively in a
global world. The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg mission, informed by the liberal and professional arts
and sciences, to serve our neighbors in the heart of the city
with faith-based, ethical values. We welcome students from a
diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Also, our programs
look to the world through international courses and cultural
exchanges.
the following graduate programs:
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)—see p. 20
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)—see p. 34
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)—see p. 43
Master of Business Administration (MBA)—see p. 54
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies—see p. 61
Master of Social Work—see p. 68
Doctor of Nursing Practice—see p. 49
Mission Statement
Augsburg is enhanced by its global centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform research, take
courses, or consult with faculty in those locations to gain new
perspectives on their discipline.
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens,
thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.
The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community, committed to intentional diversity in its life and work.
An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal
arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of
the Lutheran Church, and shaped by our urban and global
settings.
Augsburg Today
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian
Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. A short history of Augsburg
College can be found at www.augsburg.edu/about/history.html
Today, Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and
dedication of its founders who believed:
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core at the graduate level; this focus centers on the ability to think critically
and broadly about the world and the work we do in it;
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in
community and centers of faith;
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning environment.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the
phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.”
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a
complex global society.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences
is offered on both a traditional weekday schedule and a nontraditional weekend and evening schedule. Augsburg offers
Dual degrees:
BA in accounting/MAL—see p. 40
MSW/MBA—see p. 58 and 76
MSW/MA in theology, with Luther Seminary—see p. 75
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s graduate programs is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety
of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages students to make use of
all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the Kennedy Center, and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College
activities such as music and dramatic presentations and
athletic events.
Graduate Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and
Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate
or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching and service
to be the focus of their activity at the College. Faculty are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching.
Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Minneapolis and Rochester Locations
Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus
Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus surrounds Murphy Square,
the oldest park in the city of Minneapolis. The University of
Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest
medical complexes—the University of Minnesota Medical
Center, Fairview—are adjacent to Augsburg, with the Missis-
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sippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a few
blocks away. Convenient bus routes run by the campus, and
two Hiawatha Line light rail stations are just blocks away.
In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch
campus in Rochester, Minn., located at Bethel Lutheran
Church. For maps, directions, and parking information, go to
www.augsburg.edu/about/map.
Augsburg established its branch campus in Rochester, Minn.,
in 1998. Classes in Rochester meet on an evening schedule
with occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working
adults. There are three trimesters in each academic year, and
students can enter degree programs in the fall, winter, or
spring. Several complete degree programs are available
through the Rochester campus. In addition, students may
work on a variety of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken in the day or
Weekend College program on the Minneapolis campus. Students who enroll in Rochester courses are required to use
technology in the learning and communication process
through the online course management system. For more information, go to www.augsburg.edu/rochester or call the
Graduate Admissions Office at 612-330-1101 or the Rochester
program office at 507-288-2886.
Bookstore
The Augsburg College Bookstore, operated by Barnes and
Noble, is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Online purchasing, phone purchasing, and delivery services are available
through the bookstore.
Counseling and Health Promotion
The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by
promoting personal development and well-being. The center
is located at 628 21st Avenue South.
Christensen Center
Christensen Center is the hub of college life. The new firstfloor student lounge area offers games, TV, and a place to
gather. Also in Christensen Center are Cooper’s Coffee Shop,
the Commons dining areas, Christensen Center Art Gallery,
and offices for student government and student publications.
Both the Graduate Admissions Office and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for Day College are located here.
Food Services
A variety of food options are available both in the Christensen
Center and in Oren Gateway Center.
Augsburg’s Rochester campus
Augsburg’s Rochester campus is located in the facilities of
Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA) just a few blocks south of
the heart of a city of approximately 100,000 residents. Situated in the heart of the Midwest, the community has a rich
ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Students at the Rochester campus are students of Augsburg College. As such, our purpose is to “educate for service,” by
preparing and equipping women and men to make a difference in the world.
On the Minneapolis Campus
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication
The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the
Arnold Atrium are housed in this complex, which provides
space for campus ministry, the theatre and communication
studies offices, as well as the film program. Foss Center’s
lower level is home to the Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS).
James G. Lindell Family Library
The Graduate Admissions Office is located on the upper level
of Christensen Center. The Physician Assistant Studies Program admissions office is located in Anderson Hall.
This library and information technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology
resources of the College. The library is located on the block of
campus bordered by 22nd and 21st Avenues, and by Riverside
Avenue and Seventh Street.
Augsburg for Adults Office
Kennedy Center
Admissions Offices
Augsburg for Adults focuses on adult-centered educational
programs and assists adult learners in all programs. It evaluates how the program fulfills their needs and identifies the educational services to help them succeed. The Augsburg for
Adults office is located in Oren Gateway Center 110.
This three-story addition to Melby Hall features a wrestling
training facility, classroom space, locker rooms and fitness facilities, as well as hospitality and meeting rooms, classrooms,
and offices.
Augsburg Abroad
This complex provides facilities for the Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Department, intercollegiate and
intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and
serves as the College’s general auditorium.
The Augsburg Abroad office, located in Murphy Place, provides
advising and administrative services for students interested in
an international experience. Resources for study, work, internship, and volunteer opportunities abroad are available.
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Murphy Place
Murphy Place is home to three of the four components of the
Office of International Programs—Augsburg Abroad, Center
for Global Education, and International Student Advising. It is
also home to the four support programs for students of
color—American Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, Pan-Asian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student
Services.
Music Hall
Music Hall contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital
hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries,
practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main
Home for the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, and Art
Departments, Old Main was extensively remodeled in 1980,
combining energy efficiency with architectural details from
the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic
Places.
Oren Gateway Center
Dedicated in 2007, Oren Gateway Center is positioned on
Riverside Avenue to serve as the “gateway” to campus. It
houses Alumni Relations, Parent and Family Relations, Institutional Advancement, Augsburg for Adults, the Master of
Business Administration program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, and the StepUP program. The center also includes student residence apartments, the Gage Family Art
Gallery, Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, classrooms, and the
Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall
Classrooms, science laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium,
faculty offices, and Finance and Administration offices are
found in Science Hall.
Sverdrup Hall
The Enrollment Center, classrooms, and faculty offices are located in Sverdrup Hall.
ing the week and some weekend hours. Current hours are
posted on the website.
AugNet Account
All students receive an AugNet email account. All official correspondence from the College is sent to this account and students are responsible for checking it. Students also have a
secure network folder on the College’s network that is backed
up weekly. The folder is accessible from both on- and off-campus.
Computing
Students have access to over 250 on-campus computers with
their AugNet account. There are both PC and Macintosh
desktop computers available in the Lindell Library Learning
Commons and computer lab and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and 41
technology- enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in the
Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the
Library. A valid Augsburg ID is required. All campus computers are equipped with a standard suite of software including
Microsoft Office, SPSS, and Internet browsers. Additionally, a
RemoteLab service provides access to campus software to offcampus students. See the TechDesk website for more information.
A high-speed fiber optic campus network provides access to
AugNet online services, printing, and connections to the Internet and Internet2. Network-ready student machines can
connect to the campus network using WiFi. All of the AugNet
online services and several of the Registrar’s student services
are available securely on the Inside Augsburg web page
http://inside.augsburg.edu to students on and off-campus.
Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg is accredited by:
• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
Originally built as a dormitory, Memorial Hall contains the
president’s office, Human Resources, and other administrative
and faculty offices.
Student Technology Center/TechDesk
The Student Technology Center/TechDesk, located on the
ground floor of the Lindell Library, functions as the initial
point of customer contact for the Augsburg Information Technology Department. The TechDesk staff field requests for
computer and media support. Many questions can be answered by searching the TechDesk web page at
http://www.augsburg.edu/techdesk/ or by contacting them at
612-330-1400, at techdesk@augsburg.edu., or instant messaging on the webpage. Hours are generally business hours dur-
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP) (Augsburg’s MBA is a candidate for accreditation)
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
(Augsburg’s master’s degree is full accredited; the doctoral
degree is a candidate for accreditation)
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• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and
master’s degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
• American Chemical Society
• Minnesota Board of Teaching
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Association of Schools of Music
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
• American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
• American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education
(AACTE)
• American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
• American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP)
• Campus Compact
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
• National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
• Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
• Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
• Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
• Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC)
• Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
See individual graduate program sections for additional accreditation and affiliation citations.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections
136A.61 to 136A.71. Credits earned at the institution may not
transfer to all other institutions.
Augsburg College Facts and Figures
• Location—Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
• Religious affiliation—The Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). Although a plurality of students are
Lutheran, 16 percent are Roman Catholic, and 25 percent
represent other denominations and religions.
• Enrollment (fall )—4,109 students from 26 countries.
Graduate student enrollment is 920.
• Alumni—Appox. 24,000 alumni since 1870, including over
1,200 graduate program alumni.
• Student/Faculty ratio—13 to 1
• Degrees granted—BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP
• Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to more than
2.5 million through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college library consortium.
• Calendar year—Weekend/evening trimesters and weekday
semesters, varying by the graduate program
• Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs with two five-year degrees (BA in accounting with
MAL, and BS/MSW in social work). Six master’s degree programs and one doctoral program, plus several dual degrees.
• Off-campus programs—The Office of International Programs offers programs through Augsburg’s Center for
Global Education and International Partners programs for
short- and longer-term study abroad for both undergraduate
and graduate students.
• Athletic affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III.
Clery Act information
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains
statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property
and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The report is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612330-1717.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those
instances where there is a bona fide occupational qualification
or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its
employees and students. (See Physician Assistant Studies for
details of its program policy on page 66.)
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal
or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79,
Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
55454, or 612-330-1058.
• Campus—18 major buildings. Major renovations to classrooms in 2007.
• Accessibility—Augsburg is one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system provides inside access to 12 major buildings.
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FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of
1974 as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Augsburg College understands
About Augsburg College
that no information other than “directory information” can be
released without the written permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official
personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. For example, this means that faculty or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission is given by the student to release non-“directory information.” It is not sufficient to ask
for letters of recommendation.
In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records
You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of
your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College.
You must request to review your education records in writing,
with your signature. The College will respond in a reasonable
time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an
education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the
record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter
your education records as you requested.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent that
FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is
disclosure to school officials with legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in
an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); person or company with whom the College
has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees, or a student
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education
record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold
directory information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg
College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in officially recognized activities
and sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards received;
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• The most recent previous educational agency or institution
attended by the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg
assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that such
information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be
notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received by the registrar prior
to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a subsequent term for a new student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the
current academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C.,
20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with
FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”
FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those
categories of personally identifiable information that may be
released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College
without notification of the request or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of
the directory information listed below. Please consider very
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Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Calendars
Most of our graduate programs meet on a trimester calendar.
Physician Assistant Studies classes meet on a semester day
schedule.
The official academic calendars for individual programs can
be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. All academic calendars are subject to change.
Academic Policies
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and the Association of
American Colleges.
Academic Honesty
A college is a community of learners whose relationship relies
on trust. Honesty is necessary to preserve the integrity and
credibility of scholarship by the Augsburg College community.
Academic dishonesty, therefore, is not tolerated. As a College
requirement, student course projects, papers, and examinations may include a statement by the student pledging to
abide by the College’s academic honesty policies and to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. (See Augsburg’s Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/)
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in each program will be
based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale, where 4.0
achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for
details of field study and special projects. Students must achieve
a 3.0 GPA in order to graduate; Physician Assistant students
must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
The numeric grade point definition for Graduate Studies is:
4.0 grade points
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5 grade points
Achieves above acceptable standards
3.0 grade points
Meets acceptable standards
2.5 grade points
Meets minimum standards
2.0–0.0 grade points Unacceptable performance
P
Represents work at 3.0 or higher (not counted in grade
point average)
N No credit (not counted in grade point average)
V Audit
W Withdrawn
I
Incomplete
X In progress, extended beyond term of registration
Withdrawn Status
W—Grade given when a student withdraws from a course
after the deadline without notation on the record
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Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor
grants permission after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive
an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements.
To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work
required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms
and conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the
same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade.
The student must complete the outstanding work in enough
time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the
filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic
term in the student’s program. If the work is not completed by
the specified date of the following academic term, the grade
for the course becomes 0.0.
Academic Probation
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade
point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the following
term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored
in order for a student to be removed from probation. Graduate
students in the Physician Assistan must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
Attendance Policy
Attendance and participation are critical to the success of any
course. Evaluation of the level and quality of participation
may be incorporated into the course grade. We view attendance as a joint commitment of both instructors and students
to our professional development. Each instructor has the authority to specify attendance and participation requirements
to address the needs of particular courses, individual students,
or various learning styles.
Lack of attendance may result in a failing grade and the requirement to repeat the course. Students must notify the professor in advance of any expected absence. In the case of
emergency, when prior notification is not possible, students
must notify the professor of an absence as soon as possible.
Continuation Policy for Thesis or Final Project (effective
in fall 2010)
Following the initial registration term for the final (or summative or capstone) project, students will be automatically
registered for continuation course 999 each trimester for up to
15 trimesters or until a grade for the completion course is
submitted by the project adviser. Continuation course 999
maintains students’ active status in the graduate program, in-
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cluding library, AugNet, and parking privileges. This registration will result in a Campus Access Fee of $35 (subject to
change as costs increase) per trimester.
Doctor of Nursing Practice—For information about course
credits and contact hours for the Doctor of Nursing program,
see p. 49.
Automatic registration will occur for up to five years or 15
terms. At the end of this time, the course grade will change
from X to N. Students who wish to complete the final project
after receiving a failing grade must meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and program.
Students who are readmitted may need to complete additional
course work and will need to pay full tuition for all additional
courses and to repeat the final project course. If/when the
final project course is completed, the new grade would supersede the previous grade.
Degree Requirements
Students may withdraw from the College, and thus from continuation course 999 and the final project course, at any point
during the continuation period and receive a W notation on
the transcript for the final project course. Following a withdrawal, students are welcome to meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and program.
Students may be subject to additional coursework.
An accounts receivable hold will be placed on the student’s account if a collegewide $250 unpaid threshold is reached. The
threshold will adjust with the practices of the Student Accounts Office. If a student owes more than the threshold
amount, the registrar’s office will not continue to automatically enroll the student in continuation 999. The registrar’s office and the Student Accounts Office will inform the student,
the program director, and coordinator that the student must
pay the account (including the late fee). At this point coordinators and/or program directors will communicate with the
student and the faculty adviser and, if necessary, request that
the faculty adviser submit a grade change of N. The student
also may elect to withdraw from the College. If the grade
change has not been submitted within one term, the program
director will submit the grade change of N.
This policy is effective as of September 2010. Students will
sign a contract outlining the terms of the continuation policy,
which will be kept on file with the program and in the Office
of the Registrar. Accumulated charges stand for current students, but beginning in fall 2010 students will be charged $35
per term. The Enrollment Center will work with students, as
needed, who are currently in the continuation phase and who
have accumulated a debt higher than the $250 threshold.
Course credit and contact hours
A full credit course (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or
six quarter credits. Each full course on the trimester schedule
meets for approximately 28 contact hours (MSW trimesters
meet for 32 hours, and the PA weekday semester schedule is
approximately 45 hours) with the expectation of substantial
independent and group study offered through the web-based
electronic course management system.
To be conferred the graduate degree, all graduate students
must achieve the following:
• Successful completion of all required courses
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician Assistant students
must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
• Successful completion of all degree requirements within
the stipulated period of matriculation or a signed continuation agreement with Augsburg College.
Dismissal from the College
A student whose GPA falls below the required GPA for his/her
graduate program (3.0 in most programs) in two or more
terms may be subject to probation or dismissal. A plan for the
student to continue in the program may be worked out with
the program director.
Students may also be dismissed for violation of standards of
behavior defined by their profession, their program, or the
College.
Dismissal Appeals Process
A student may appeal a program’s dismissal decision using the
College’s program dismissal appeals process. Appeals are limited to procedural errors that the student can demonstrate
negatively affected the outcome.
The student initiates the appeal process by submitting a hard
copy of the statement of appeal to the Assistant Vice President
of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies (AVP-Graduate Studies); email is not acceptable. The statement must
identify each procedural error and state how each error negatively affected the outcome. The statement of appeal will be
the only basis of the student’s appeal. The AVP-Graduate Studies must receive the student’s statement of appeal within 14
calendar days of the date on the department’s written notification of dismissal.
The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the statement
of appeal to the program chair/director. The program must
submit a response to the student’s statement of appeal within
15 business days of the date that the statement was received
by the AVP-Graduate Studies’ office. A hard copy of the program’s response should be submitted to the AVP-Graduate
Studies. The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the
program’s response to the student.
The AVP-Graduate Studies will convene the Program Dismissal Appeals Committee, which will include the AVP-Graduate Studies as a non-voting chair and three program faculty
members (one from programs not named in the appeal: Social
Work, Education, Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Business, Leadership).
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The Program Dismissal Appeals Committee will schedule its
hearing within 15 business days of receipt of the program’s
statement of response. The Committee will meet with the student and a program representative to review the procedures
and ask questions of both the student and the program representative. The student and program representative may each
bring a third party to the review meeting (limited to an Augsburg College faculty member, staff member, or student). The
role of the third party representative is to provide support to
the student or the program representative, not to serve as an
advocate during the meeting.
Dropping Courses or Withdrawing
Students who enroll in courses but later decide not to attend
must formally drop their courses through the registrar’s office
prior to the start of classes to avoid being charged for those
courses. Students who do not properly drop courses will be
responsible for the tuition, regardless of non-attendance.
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through
AugNet Records and Registration or in person at the Enrollment Center during hours of operation. If you need assistance
with this, contact your program faculty at least two days in
advance of the start of classes.
Independent Study
Students may request to complete an independent study
course as an addition to the required coursework. A faculty
sponsor is required for an independent study project, and
project proposals must be approved by the program director
in order to receive credit. Normally, independent study may
not be used as a replacement for a standard course offered in
the curriculum, with the exception of the general elective (if
approved). A special independent study registration form is
required and is available at the Enrollment Center.
Terms of Non-attendance
Students who interrupt their program enrollment for longer
than one semester or three trimesters must readmit to the
College and program to resume their degree program. For an
absence of any length, students should coordinate with their
program director prior to leaving. Due to a variety of program
schedules and cohorts for some degrees, it is required that
students meet with their adviser and obtain the advice of their
director.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Students may petition the program director for transfer credit
to apply to program requirements. The transfer of credit will
be evaluated on an individual basis. Students will be asked to
provide appropriate documentation regarding previous
coursework, including but not limited to an official transcript,
course description, and syllabus. In order to be considered for
transfer, a course must be from a regionally-accredited college
or university and graded 3.0/B or better. Courses must have
been taken at the graduate level and course content must be
comparable to program requirements at Augsburg.
Graduate Catalog I 14
The maximum number of course credits that can be transferred to these program is as follows:
Master of Arts in Education (2.0)
Master of Arts in Leadership (2.0)
Master of Arts in Nursing (3.0)
Master of Business Administration (6.0)
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies (Contact program coordinator)
Master of Social Work (8.0)
Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester
hours or six quarter hours. Therefore, transfer credits that are
reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by dividing by four or six
respectively.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are recorded
on the student’s transcript. Grades and gradepoints from other
institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter
of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination.
Grievance Procedures Involving Augsburg College Faculty Members and Students
Part I—Introduction/Preface
Augsburg College is committed to a policy of treating fairly all
members of the college community in regard to their personal
and professional concerns. However, times do occur in which
students think they have been mistreated. This procedure is
provided in order to ensure that students are aware of the way
in which their problems with faculty members can be resolved
informally and to provide a more formal conciliation process
when needed. Each student must be given adequate opportunity to bring problems to the attention of the faculty with the
assurance that each will be given fair treatment. The faculty
member must be fully informed of the allegations and given
an opportunity to respond to them in a fair and reasonable
manner.
Definition of Grievance
A grievance is defined as dissatisfaction occurring when a student believes that any conduct or condition affecting her/him
is unjust or inequitable, or creates unnecessary hardship. Such
grievances include, but are not limited to a violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of an academic rule, regulation, or policy of the College or prejudicial, capricious, or
manifestly unjust academic evaluation.
Academic Programs and Policies
College policies and procedures that do not come within the
scope of the Grievance Procedures are the sexual harassment
policy, the sexual violence policy, the Committee on Financial
Petitions, Discipline Process, and Academic Standing.
Time Limits
Time limits will include only business days (M–F) for the program in which the student was enrolled. (Weekends, and vacation days are not included; summer may not be included
depending on the student’s program.)
Part II—Informal Process
It is always the student’s responsibility to know these procedures and timelines and to follow them.
A. Any time a student feels that she/he has been mistreated by
a faculty member, the student should contact the faculty
member to discuss the problem and attempt to resolve it.
B. If no mutually satisfactory solution can be reached with the
faculty member or if, in unusual circumstances, the student
prefers not to confer with the faculty member, the student
should discuss the problem with the department chairperson
of the faculty member and attempt resolution of the problem.
C. If the problem cannot be resolved in discussions with the
faculty member or department chairperson, or if the faculty
member and the department chairperson are the same individual, the student may contact the vice president of academic
affairs and dean of the College.
• In unusual circumstances, the time limit may be extended
by the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the
College. A grievant or respondent must submit a written
request for such extension before the end of the time limit.
If the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the
College thinks the extension is warranted, the Dean will
notify all concerned persons in writing.
E. If the grievance has been resolved, either by agreement or
by expiration of the time limits, a copy of the informal grievance and statements of the resolution will be kept by the vice
president of academic affairs and dean of the College for one
year. Neither a copy of nor any reference to the grievance will
be placed in the personnel file of the respondent.
If these informal discussions do not resolve the problem to
the satisfaction of the student, a more formal conciliation procedure is available in Part III of this document. Note: A student must file a written grievance, per below, within five days
after completion of the informal process
Part III—Formal Process Preface
If a student has a grievance with a faculty member that has
not been resolved through the Informal Grievance Process described in Part II of this document, the student may then seek
resolution through formal procedures.
For a complete copy of the procedures, contact the dean’s office, Academic Affairs.
D. The student must begin the Informal Grievance process
within 15 days of the conduct giving rise to the grievance, by
submitting an Informal Grievance Form to the vice president
of academic affairs and dean of the College.
• The time limit to begin the Informal Grievance process for
a grade appeal will be 30 days from the last published finals
date for the relevant term. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a correct and current address on file with
the registrar.
• If the student could not reasonably be expected to be aware
of the conduct when it occurred, the student will have 15
days to file the grievance from the date on which the student could reasonably be expected to be aware of the conduct or condition that is the basis for the grievance. It is
the responsibility of the student to establish the reasonableness of such non–awareness. The vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College will determine if this
paragraph applies to a grievant.
• The vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College and the student must ensure the informal process is
completed in 20 days. (See Part I for definition of time
limits.)
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Graduate Admissions
Graduate Admissions
Admission to Augsburg College
All graduate programs require students to have a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution.
All graduate students must submit completed application
forms that can be downloaded from each individual program’s
web page, as listed below.
Each graduate program also has additional program requirements, which may include coursework, professional experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these
additional requirements.
MA, Education—p. 20
the United Kingdom, Ireland, English-speaking Canada,
New Zealand or Australia.
Score reports must be sent to Augsburg directly from the testing center. Score reports must not be more than two years old.
Readmission to the College
The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College
and register for classes is one business day prior to the start of
the term. Pending approval by the graduate program, students
who left on probation or who were dismissed from the College must have their readmission application and file reviewed
by the program director. (Please consult with individual programs for information regarding readmission process).
www.augsburg.edu/mae
MA, Leadership—p. 34
www.augsburg.edu/mal
MA, Nursing,—p. 43
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
DNP—p. 49
www.augsburg/edu/dnp
MBA—p. 54
www.augsburg.edu/mba
MS, PA Studies—p. 61
www.augsburg.edu/pa
MSW—p. 68
www.augsburg.edu/msw
English Proficiency Requirements for International
Graduate Applicants
To meet Augsburg College admission requirements, you must
provide evidence of a sufficient command of both written and
spoken English to study college courses conducted entirely in
English. Below is a list of the tests and programs Augsburg
College accepts as evidence for English proficiency.
• TOEFL (http://www.toefl.org/) (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) score report of 80 on the Internet Based TOEFL
(iBT) with a subscore of 20 on the written and 20 on the
speaking sections. (The Augsburg College TOEFL code is
6014.)
• IELTS (http://www.ielts.org/) (International English Language Testing System) score report of 6.5.
• MELAB (http://www.tsa.umich.edu/eli/testing/melab/)
(Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score report of 80, and score report must be accompanied by an official letter from the testing coordinator.
• Successful completion of a previous undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in the US,
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Admission of International Students
Augsburg College graduate programs encourage qualified applicants from other countries to apply.
An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a “full
course of study” to achieve a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institution in the United States
that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students, and
has been enrolled in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System).
A student acquires F-1 status using form I-20, issued by a
DHS-approved school through SEVIS. Status is acquired in
one of two ways: 1) if the student is abroad, by entering the
United States with the I-20 and an F-1 visa obtained at a U.S.
consulate, or 2) if the student is already in the United States
and not currently in F-1 status, by sending the I-20 to USCIS
(United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) with an
application for change of nonimmigrant status.
A student who is maintaining valid F-1 status may transfer
from another DHS-approved school to Augsburg by following
the transfer procedures set forth in the F-1 regulations.
In addition to fulfilling all general admission requirements for
a particular graduate program, prospective F-1 students must
also comply with the following:
A. Foreign Credential Evaluation
Augsburg requires foreign credential evaluation for any transcript(s) from an institution outside of the United States. This
evaluation should include the following:
• Analysis of credentials—to determine if your degree is
equivalent to an accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree.
• Course-by-course evaluation—to show your complete
course listing with credit values and grades received for
each course.
• Calculation of grade point average—to demonstrate your
Graduate Admissions
cumulative grade point average using the standard U.S.
grading system, i.e., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
• Translation to English (if applicable)
The evaluation report must be sent directly to Augsburg’s
Adult and Graduate Admissions Office. Refer to World Education Services at http://wes.org for direction on transcript evaluation.
B. Proof of Financial Support
International applicants must provide reliable documentation
that they have financial resources adequate to meet expenses
for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, health insurance, personal expenses, and living expenses for
dependents (if applicable).
Funds may come from any dependable source, including
scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal
funds, or funds from the student’s family. Documentation of
scholarships and fellowships may be in the form of an official
award letter from the school or sponsoring agency; documentation of personal or family funds should be on bank letterhead stationery, or in the form of a legally binding affidavit.
Government Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, or Augsburg’s
Financial Sponsorship form can be used to document support
being provided by a U.S. citizen or U.S. legal permanent resident. All financial documents such as bank statements must
be dated within three months prior to the date of application.
Health Insurance
All F-1 international students and their dependents (if applicable) are required to have adequate health insurance coverage for the duration of their program. International students
will be enrolled in the Augsburg international student plan
unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of coverage
through an alternative provider for the same period.
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Financing Your Education
Financing Your Education
Costs for Graduate Studies
Sponsored Scholarships
Each academic year the Augsburg Board of Regents reviews
costs and makes changes as required. The College reserves the
right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for special
scholarships. The availability of such scholarships may enable
the participation of individuals with limited financial means
as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and
other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Refer to the program sections or contact the programs
for more information.
For current academic year costs for graduate study, go to the
Enrollment Center webpage at www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
Financing Your Education
Financial assistance is available to graduate students who are
enrolled in a total of at least 1.0 course credit per term in any
of Augsburg’s graduate programs. Two full-credit courses per
term is considered full time. You may be eligible to finance
your education through loan programs from the State of Minnesota or the federal government. You may also select from a
variety of payment plans available each semester or trimester,
including a plan for those who receive company tuition assistance. Financial aid may be used for international programs
where credit is offered.
Payment Options
Various payment plans are available:
• Payment in full: Due after registration and before the beginning of the semester/trimester. No finance charge or administrative fee. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply
toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term.
• Loans, grants, and/or scholarships: If you plan to use the
loans that you have been awarded, you must request the
funding. These loans include Stafford, PLUS,
Alternative/Private, etc. All loan requests (either paper or
online) must be received and approved by the lender and
certified by Augsburg’s financial aid office, on or before the
first day of the term.
Company Reimbursement
An application for the Employer Reimbursement Payment
Plan must be filed once each academic year. Students enrolled
in the payment plan will be charged a $20 fee each term unless the account is paid in full by the start of the term or if financial aid will cover all costs for the term. This fee is
non-refundable after the 100% drop date. Final payment on
any remaining balance is due 60 days after the end of the
course. Accounts not paid in full by the due date will receive a
monthly $50 late payment fee and are subject to further collection efforts. The student is responsible for payment if the
employer does not pay for any reason.
Sources of Financial Aid
The Enrollment Center assists students in assessing financial
aid eligibility and identifying various sources of aid.
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Military Discount
At Augsburg College, we value the varied professional and academic experiences that our adult students bring to our campus community and are grateful to those who volunteer to
serve in the military. Augsburg offers a 10% military tuition
discount for the following:
• a member of the military currently serving full or part time
(any branch)
• veteran of any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
The military discount is available only to students in the
Augsburg for Adults undergraduate and graduate programs.
Contact the Graduate Admissions Office or go to www.augsburg.edu/military for more details.
AmeriCorps Scholarships
AmeriCorps scholarships are available to full-time graduate
students. Contact the Enrollment Center for more details.
Tribal and State Indian Scholarships
American Indian students who meet federal, state, or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants
generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, contact Augsburg’s American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal
agency.
Federal and State Aid Programs
The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally accepted
methodology to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs.
Federal Stafford Loan Program
Common Loan Provisions
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to
$20,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both
but cannot exceed the annual loan limits.
Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you
cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program
leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up
to 10 years.
Financing Your Education
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be
made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for
serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA.
Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible
for a deferment.
For further information, contact the Enrollment Center, 612330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu, or
www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
Supplemental Loans: If additional financing is needed, the
Enrollment Center can offer guidance in selecting the appropriate loan.
To Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid information is available at
www.augsburg.edu/enroll Applicants must be admitted to
Augsburg as regular students or be returning students ingood
academic standing to be eligible for financial aid.
Applicants for graduate study must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To complete and submit the FAFSA electronically, go to www.augsburg.edu/enroll
If a student is selected for verification, additional documents
will be needed. Students in this situation will be contacted by
the Enrollment Center.
Finanical Policies
Refund Schedule
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the minimum charge of
$100 to cover administrative costs). Financial aid may also be
adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or
drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not
necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you
could receive a 60% tuition refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you understand the financial
consequences of making adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling courses through the
Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not
complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last
recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on
the date that the drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has
attended classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the
student account and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of
any resulting credit balance is determined. Allow two weeks
for a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not a
percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits
made under the employer reimbursement payment plan.
Contact the Enrollment Center
For information on cost, payments, financial aid, tuition
discounts, and refunds:
612-330-1046 or 1-800-458-1721
enroll@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/enroll
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Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Education
We are pleased with your interest in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. Augsburg has a long history in
teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and elsewhere. We know that Augsburg
College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals—and here’s why.
OUR PHILOSOPHY The Education Department program themes include relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity
and equity, and leadership. You can read about each theme on the following page, but for the MAE program, I want to
highlight one of the program themes—leadership. As this program theme suggests, we expect our students to leave our
programs as responsive, knowledgeable teachers prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the
school and community.
Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through a combination of course content, field experiences, and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students will leave our programs as collaborative and capable teachers
committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world.
OUR FACULTY Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct instructors,
all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K-12 settings; all fulltime faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and field experience supervision,
volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of what we do and what you hope to do. We
value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers.
OUR ACCESSIBILITY We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes work, family, and
personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer flexible scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals. You will need to be available during the weekday for the challenge and responsibility
of field experiences, but education coursework is accessible through the weekend and evening schedules.
As a student in Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly qualified teacher—the
teacher you can become.
Vicki L. Olson, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Education
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Master of Arts in Education
Education Department Mission
The mission of the Augsburg Education Department is to develop responsive, knowledgeable teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world.
Program Themes
Responsive, knowledgeable teachers understand the dynamic
interaction among relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and leadership. These four interrelated program themes provide lenses through which we filter our
practice.
Relationships
Learning is relational and communal. Responsive teachers create significant relationships with their students, colleagues,
and community partners by developing learning communities.
These nurturing learning communities provide a safe, trustworthy place where challenging and engaging questions can
be considered. We model the kinds of learning communities
that we expect our graduates to create. We share with our students a learning model that connects content, theory, and
practice in an ongoing cycle. Students and their learning are
the focus for responsive teachers. Therefore we embrace and
foster a progressive and constructivist orientation.
Reflection and Inquiry
Responsive teachers are reflective practitioners who are students of teaching and learning. Providing numerous frameworks through which to filter our experience encourages
intentional and thoughtful inquiry. Through field placements,
service learning, generative questions, and classroom experiences, students and faculty develop their perspectives about
teaching and learning. Critical reflection allows us to examine
content, theory, and practice in ways that transform our practice. We think it is important to understand and learn how to
manage the many polarities inherent in the teaching and
learning process.
Diversity and Equity
Responsive teachers embrace diversity and intentionally work
to ensure that all learners, especially those who for some reason have been marginalized, learn and develop in powerful
ways. We continually reflect on what it means to be a “school
in the city.” We recognize that each student is unique, shaped
by culture and experience; therefore, differentiating instruction is essential. The perspective of multiple intelligences,
learning style theory and teaching for understanding help us
differentiate and enable us to provide choice, variety, and flexibility. Responsive teachers believe that all students can learn.
They also have a sense of efficacy and believe that they can
help all students learn.
Leadership
Responsive teachers recognize that becoming a learning leader
is a developmental process, which begins in pre-service edu-
cation and continues throughout one’s career. Teachers serve
as leaders within the classroom, and with experience, increased confidence, and professional development become
leaders within the school, the district, and the community.
Teacher leaders view themselves as lifelong learners. They become role models committed to their profession as a vocation
rather than a job. Emerging teacher leaders keep student
learning at the center of their work while advocating for instructional innovation, constructivist curricular development,
and systemic change.
Master of Arts in Education Conceptual
Framework
Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our
graduate licensure and degree completion programs. The
Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are
leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their institutions and communities.
The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate versions of the combined
undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well as extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Second,
in the degree completion component, students are required to
include coursework focused on leadership and study aspects
of leadership as part of their degree program. Third, the final
project—be it an action research, a leadership application
project, or the performance assessment course—gives students the opportunity to study an issue of concern and, supported by research, define a means for addressing it.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) is designed to provide
a teaching license as part of a master’s degree program. K-12
initial teaching licenses offered at Augsburg include:
• Elementary education (K-6), with or without a middle
school specialty area endorsement in math, communication
arts, social studies, or science. Also available is the pre-primary endorsement to the elementary license.
• Secondary education (5-12 and K-12) in social studies,
communication arts/literature, visual arts, health, mathematics, music, and physical education; and 9-12 in biology,
chemistry, and physics.
• K-12 special education, emotional and behavioral disabilities
• K-12 special education, learning disabilities
Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the MAE
degree through the following four licensure endorsement options:
• Pre-Kindergarten endorsement
• K-12 special education: emotional and behavioral disabilities
• K-12 special education: learning disabilities
• K-12 reading endorsement (This program is under revision.
Consult the Education Department for current status.)
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Master of Arts in Education
All teachers seeking licensure through Augsburg must take
and pass all tests required by the state of Minnesota for licensure.
The MAE degree is also available without a license but with
an education core.
Accreditations and Approvals
Augsburg College is accredited by:
• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Augsburg College is approved by the Minnesota Board of
Teaching.
For a complete list of accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see page 9.
area endorsements, 5-12 social studies, 5-12 communication
arts, and K-12 art.
Additional licenses in the following areas are available
through a combination of weekday, weekday evening, and
weekend schedules: biology, chemistry, health, mathematics,
music, physical education, and physics. For these licenses, the
education and degree completion courses are taken during the
weekend and weekday evenings while some if not all of the
content area courses are taken during the weekday.
The weekend schedule is comprised of three trimesters spread
from early September through late June. In general, classes are
held every other weekend. The weekday schedule is comprised of two semesters spread from early September through
late April. Classes offered during the weekday meet two or
three times per week. Classes offered jointly between weekday
and weekend meet on a weekly basis in the evening. The official academic calendars can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Program Structure
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is made up
of a core of education licensure courses coupled with a degree
completion option. Courses in the degree completion phase
are drawn from the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) and
graduate courses in education. Most students in the MAE program pursue a K-12 teaching license as part of their program
plan. The MAE degree is also open to students who do not
want a teaching license but do want a background in education and leadership.
The MAE degree requires 9.0 or 10.0 Augsburg graduate level
courses, depending on the degree completion option. In addition, several courses at the undergraduate level are required
for licensure. Only courses taken at the graduate level apply
towards the MAE degree.
Course Credit
A full-credit graduate or undergraduate course (1.0) is equal
to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each full course
offered within the weekend schedule meets for 28 hours with
the expectation of substantial independent study outside of
class.
Schedule
The majority of the education courses in the MAE licensure
and degree programs are offered through the weekend schedule. Some education courses and many undergraduate content
area courses are offered on a weekday evening schedule. The
MAL degree completion courses are offered primarily through
the weekend schedule. Summer session courses are offered
weekdays and weekday evenings.
The following teaching licenses are available entirely
through the weekday evening and weekend schedule: elementary education, middle school and preprimary specialty
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Curriculum—Teaching Licenses
K-6 Elementary Education
This program is designed to prepare teachers for grades K-6.
Optional endorsements in middle school specialty areas of
math, science, social studies, and communication arts and in
pre-kindergarten can be pursued along with or separately
from the K-6 license. The teaching license and some endorsements are offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels
through a mix of undergraduate courses and combined graduate and undergraduate courses. Graduate-level licensure
coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions criteria.
All of the following courses must be taken for K-6 elementary
licensure. Up to six courses may be taken at the graduate
(500) level and applied toward the MAE degree.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods (1.0)*
To complete the license, the following undergraduate requirements must be completed:
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
EED 326
Literacy Field Experience (0.0)* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525)
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
EED 336
Advanced Methods in Literacy (.5)*
EED 341
K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
Master of Arts in Education
EED 342
EED 350
EED 360
EED 370
EED 380
EED 386
EED 481,483
K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)*
K-6 Methods: Science (1.0)*
K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5)
Kindergarten Methods (.5)*
Children’s Literature (.5)
Student Teaching (2.0)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. Students spend 20 or more hours per term in field experiences.
These experiences occur in K-6 classrooms during the weekday. If more than one course with field experience is taken in
a given term, field experience requirements expand accordingly (i.e., two courses with 20 hours of field experience each
require a total of 40 hours).
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of how
prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and
communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural
content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesotabased American Indian tribal government, history, language,
and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio
and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements
The number of supporting content area courses required for
licensure depends upon the courses completed as part of the
bachelor’s degree and/or other coursework. Requirements are
determined by Minnesota licensure standards for specific college-level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science for all students seeking elementary licensure. Specific
requirements are on file in the Education Department.
Minnesota licensure standards allow for optional subject area
endorsements in communication arts/literature, social studies,
math, and science. The optional pre-K endorsement is also
available. Specific requirements for these endorsements are on
file in the Education Department.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or
better was achieved. The Education Department and the content area departments determine the courses that are accepted.
Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to
make these determinations. Courses that are older than five
years are judged on a case-by-case basis. Graduate coursework
accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree. The program has limits on the
amount and type of courses that are accepted. Grades of B or
better are required for transfer consideration. See the MAE
program director for approval of graduate coursework accepted in transfer.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to
department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs
of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission
to department or special permission of instructor)
EDC 490/580 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development.
Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching.
(Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 225 Foundations of Literacy
Instruction in and discussion of literacy instruction, development, and assessment. In this course, students will investigate
theories, research, and practices involved in K-6 literacy instruction. Students will examine different methods and approaches for teaching literacy in K-6 classrooms, and the
knowledge and theory underlying those approaches.
Elementary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done
for the abuser. Includes information about school health education and services.
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
physical education at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
(Prereq.: Admission to department)
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EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods
The study and use of a variety of assessment and teaching
techniques and resources for literacy instruction, including
the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. (Prereq.:
Admission to department)
EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0 course)
Taken currently with EED 325/525. Students will be given the
opportunity to apply the knowledge learned within the context of EED 325/525 to an elementary classroom setting. Over
the course of the trimester, students will begin to construct an
understanding of literacy education from a teacher’s perspective. Two primary goals for this course are: (1) to understand
and analyze school and classroom environments; (2) to understand the interconnections between assessment, instructional planning, and individual learners. (Prereq.: Admission
to department)
EED 331 Middle School Methods: Communication
Arts/Literature/Writing (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school
level. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 336 Advanced Methods in Literacy (.5 course)
The study and use of differentiated assessment and instructional methods to meet literacy learning needs of a range of
students, including students with learning difficulties and first
languages other than English. (Prereq: Admission to department and EED 225 and 325/525)
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
Admission to department)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department and
MPG 3. Math 137 prior to EED 350 is recommended.)
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 370 K–6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
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EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for
teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 386 Children’s Literature (.5 course)
The study of children’s literature and its uses in the elementary classroom. (Prereq: Admission to department)
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure and/or degree program and program
portfolio.
Preprimary Endorsement for Elementary Licensure
This endorsement can be added to a K-6 elementary license.
Required courses include the following:
PSY 250 Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105 or equivalent)
SOC 231 Family Systems
OR
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning (Graduate students using the preprimary endorsement must take SPE 540.)
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
ECE 346/546 Learning environments for Preprimary Aged
Children
ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence
ECE 488 Preprimary Student Teaching
Preprimary Endorsement Course Descriptions
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
Students gain an understanding of philosophical, theoretical,
historical, pedagogical, societal, and institutional foundations
of preprimary education. Attention is given to the efforts of
modern programs to adapt instruction to developmental levels and experience backgrounds of young children and to
work in partnership with parents and social service agencies.
Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course.
(Prereq.: PSY 105, 250,or their equivalents, and admission to
department)
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary Aged
Children
Students gain an understanding of how to recognize and construct, developmentally appropriate pedagogy and practice.
Attention is given to the synthesis between course readings
and experience, and students’ experience working with current teachers in site-based field experience. Field experience
(20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105,
250, or their equivalents; ECE 345/545; admission to department)
ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence
Students gain an understanding of how to deliver developmentally-appropriate instruction and assess learning appropriately for preprimary children. Students gain experience taking
the perspective of families and communicating with them. A
reflective practitioner’s skills are developed through self-evalu-
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ation of curriculum planning. Field experience (20 hours) is a
critical part of this course. (Prereq.: admission to department;
PSY 105, 250 or their equivalents; ECE 345, 346)
ECE 488 Student Teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten
Classroom
K-12 and 5-12 Secondary Education
K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are offered
through a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. K-12 licenses prepare teachers to teach a content area
across elementary, middle school, and high school. Licenses
for grades 5- 12 prepare teachers to teach at the middle and
high school levels. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500
and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions criteria.
The following content area majors are offered almost entirely
on weekends and weekday evenings: communication arts/literature, history or economics or psychology or sociology (all
for social studies), art. Students seeking 5–12 licensure in social studies must complete a broad-based core of courses in
the social studies in addition to a social science major. Education courses for these licenses are also taken during weekends
and weekday evenings.
The following content area majors are offered primarily or entirely through the weekday program: biology, chemistry,
physics, health, physical education, music, and mathematics.
Students seeking licensure in any of these areas will likely
need to take additional content courses in the weekday schedule. Students can obtain a 9–12 license in physics, chemistry,
or biology and have the option of adding the 5–8 general science to the 9–12 license. Students also can obtain the 5–8
general science license without the 9–12 license. Education
courses for these licenses are taken during weekends and
weekday evenings.
Licensure Requirements
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure; four to six of them also may be taken at the graduate
level and applied toward the master’s degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
ESE 300/500 Reading and Writing in Content Area (1.0)*
To complete the license, students also will need to complete
the following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments (1.0)*
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 –2.0)*
ESE 481,
Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
483, 485
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend
approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
Undergraduate Content Area Requirements
The equivalent of a major in the licensure content area is required for K-12 and 5-12 licenses. Students who have majored
in a field in which we offer licensure must have their previous
coursework evaluated by the major department at Augsburg.
Two or more content area courses tied to Minnesota licensure
standards are generally required, even with a completed academic major.
Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota licensure standards
and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older
than five years is judged on a case-by-case basis. Specific
course requirements for each content area are on file in the
Education Department.
Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is
not automatically accepted into the MAE degree program. See
the MAE program director for approval to use graduate level
transfer courses in the degree program.
Secondary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
See course description on page 23.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
See course description on page 23.
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
See course description on page 23.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
See course description on page 23.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
See course description on page 23.
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
See course description on page 23.
EDC 490/580 School and Society
See course description on page 23.
ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary
techniques and resources to teach reading and writing
through the content areas. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
Admission to department).
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ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule,
state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq: Admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5–
12 health and K–12 PE licenses do not take this course).
ESE 310 K-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle
and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. ESE 311 Middle School Methods:
Social Studies (.5) is taught concurrently with ESE 310 and is
required for the middle school social studies endorsement.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 330 K–12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and
high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics is taught concurrently with ESE 330 and is required for the middle school mathematics endorsement.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 340 K–12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle
and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science is taught concurrently with ESE 340 and is required
for the middle school science endorsement. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 350 K–12 Methods: Literature and Media Literacy
Introduction to media literacy, adolescent literature, and the
teaching of literature in the middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department.)
ESE 351 K–12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5
course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 360 K–12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to
department)
ESE 370 K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching
required for licensure. Secondary licenses require two courses.
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K–12 licenses require three courses. Student teaching occurs
upon satisfactory completion of licensure coursework.
Special Education
There are two licensure options in the K–12 Special Education
program: emotional/behavioral disabilities (EBD) and learning
disabilities (LD). Both programs qualify students to teach in
special education programs and positions; many students get
licensure in both.
The MAE program with licensure in special education is based
on an innovative internship model that allows students employed in EBD and/or LD classrooms to fulfill a portion of
their special education field experience requirements while
they work. Students not employed in these settings are expected to complete a significant number of volunteer hours in
special education settings. All must complete field placements
or student teaching in EBD and/or LD classrooms across elementary, middle school, and high school. Specific information
on field experience requirements is available from the Education Department.
Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort—This graduate licensure program in Special Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American
Indian perspective. It is offered in collaboration with the University of Minnesota-Duluth as a hybrid (partly face-to-face
and partly online) cohort program. The licensure courses can
be applied towards the MAE degree. See the Education Department and www.augsburg/edu/mae/academics/ais_focus.html
for more information. The course descriptions are
included below.
The EBD/LD licensure programs are offered through the
weekend trimester schedule. The Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort program is offered through the semester schedule.
Licensure Requirements
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and up to six also may be taken at the graduate level and
applied toward the master’s degree in education.
EDC 200/522
EDC 206/566
EDC 310/533
EDC 410/544
EED 325/525
SPE 315
SPE 400/500
SPE 410/510
SPE 420/520
SPE 430/530
SPE 490/540
Orientation to Education (1.0)*
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
Learning and Development (1.0)*
Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
K–6 Literacy Methods (1.0)*
Special Education Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (1.0)**
Implementing Assessment Strategies (1.0)**
Planning, Design, and Delivery (1.0) **
Instructional and Behavioral Practices (1.0)**
Parent and Professional Planning (1.0)**
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Learning Disabilities Core
Students wishing to earn learning disabilities licensure in addition to emotional/behavioral licensure will take the above
courses in the emotional/behavioral core and two additional
specialty courses:
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
(1.0)**
SPE 434/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities (1.0)**
A student wishing to earn only a learning disabilities license
would take all of the above courses with the exception of SPE
430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices.
To complete either license students will also need to complete
certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
EDC 220
Education Technology (.5)
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
EED 326
Literacy Field Experience (0.0 course)* (taken
concurrently with EED 325/525)
EED 350
K–6 Methods: Math*
EED 360
K–6 Methods: Science*
SPE 481,483 Student Teaching (1.0-2.0)
485, 487
*Ten to 20 hours of field experience required as part of this
course.
**These courses are taken during the internship year. A significant amount of contact with students labeled EBD or LD is
required. The ideal situation for the internship year is to be
working in a K–12 setting with these students. Students not
currently employed in schools must be available for extensive
volunteer field placements during the internship year.
This program is built on an inclusive education model.
Under this model, students learn how to work closely with
both special and general educators to facilitate inclusion
of special education students into the regular education
classroom.
Licensure Requirements—EBD/LD–Naadamaadiwin
Special Education Tribal Cohort
This program is available only at the graduate level. Courses
are taught in a hybrid fashion, partially face to face and partially online. Courses are available only to those admitted to
the special education tribal cohort program.
SPE 501
SPE 503
SPE 504
SPE 505
SPE 506
Historical and Contemporary Issues in American Indian Education
Assessment of American Indian Learners
Working with American Indian Families and
Communities
The Manifestation of Multigenerational Trauma
and Internalized Oppression
Indigenous Learners
SPE 507
Indigenous Methods of Instruction: Practical
Application
SPE 508
Professional Issues and Development (.5
course credit)
SPE 509
Literacy Instruction for American Indian Learners with Exceptionalities
SPE 481, 483, Student Teaching (1.0–2.0)
485, 487
Special Education Licensure Course Descriptions
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
See course description on page 23.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
See course description on page 23.
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
See course description on page 23.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
See course description on page 23.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
See course description on page 23.
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
See course description on page 23.
EED 225 Foundations of Literacy
See course description on page 23.
EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods
See course description on page 24.
EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0)
Taken concurrently with EED 325/525. See course description
on page 24.
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
See course description on page 24.
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
See course description on page 24.
SPE 315 Critical Issues: Special Education Seminar (.5
course)
This course is designed to support students seeking special
education licensure throughout their internship year. Issues
related to special education and their specific settings are the
focus of the course. The department portfolio is completed as
a part of this course. (Prereq: Admission to department.)
SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional
and behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. It ad-
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dresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD
category, examines origins of student behavior and student
learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and
conceptual models as they relate to this category of disability.
(Prereq: Admission to department)
SPE 501 Historical and Contemporary Issues in American
Indian Education
This course examines foundational aspects of teaching and
learning as they relate to education. It will investigate educational history, philosophy as well as models of teaching and
learning. A major focus will be to examine past and present
educational experiences of American Indian people in the U.S.
Minnesota Board of Teaching (BOT) Standards and American
Indian Learner Outcomes (AILOS) will also be introduced.
(Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program)
SPE 502 American Indians and Special Education
This course will explore disability awareness in traditional
and contemporary native culture, exploring historical and
contemporary issues effecting students with disabilities and
focusing specifically on American Indian students in special
education. It will provide an overview of special education in
U.S. culture including relevant laws, theories, and sociological
concepts as they relate to disability. It will also examine the
high incidence of American Indians in special education including fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), autism, and biological
and environmental conditions. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin
program; admission to the department)
SPE 503 Assessment of American Indian Learners
This course will examine the cultural bias and discrimination
issues with mainstream educational systems, providing alternative assessments appropriate with native populations. It will
also identify differences in assessment tools and strategies, native student learning and best practices in assessment. Characteristics of learning deficits and how they interfere with the
Circle of Courage will be examined, and approaches for compensation will be developed. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin
program: admission to department)
SPE 504 Working with American Indian Families and
Communities
This course will examine techniques appropriate for working
with American Indian families, extended families, professionals,
paraprofessionals, and the community when planning and implementing IEPs and transitions for American Indian students
with special needs. Skills and strategies to build partnerships to
work within and among Native families and communities to
best meet the needs of the student will also be addressed. A
field component will accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 505 The Manifestation of Multigenerational Trauma
and Internalized Oppression
This course will focus on how multigenerational trauma and
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internalized oppression manifests itself in families, communities, schools, and student learning. It will examine and explore strategies that provide practical skills and tools to
mitigate these effects. Disability categories such as Emotional
Behavioral Disabilities (EBD), Attention Deficit Disorder
(ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) will be examined as contemporary issues
impacting American Indian children. Behavioral support options appropriate for students identified with EBD will be provided. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq:
Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 506 Indigenous Learners
This course will identify best practices in American Indian education incorporating culturally appropriate methods and materials for students in special education. It will also explore
cultural differences in learning and behavioral practices, community and environment variables, examining the high incidence of American Indian students in special education,
cultural misunderstandings that impede placement, services
and diagnosis. A field component will accompany this course.
(Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 507 Indigenous Methods of Instruction: Practical Application
Current best practices in American Indian education will provide students with hands on skills and strategies for curriculum development including unit planning, lesson planning,
and individualization. Various models of instruction for teaching students including the development of intervention plans
that are culturally, academically, and socially appropriate
based on assessment and observation to meet the needs of
American Indian special education students. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to the
Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 508 Professional Issues and Development (.5 course
credit)
This course will focus on professional development and integrity in teaching. It will examine current issues and ethical
dilemmas in the fields of special education/American Indian
education. Documentation, reflection, synthesis of learning
and the development of a professional portfolio will be the
main focus. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 509 Literacy Instruction for American Indian Learners with Exceptionalities
This course is designed to provide the special education
teacher with an understanding of the complex developmental
process of reading skills for K-12 American Indian students
with special learning needs. We will consider ways in which
reading disabilities develop among American Indian students.
In this course, we will study complex developmental behavior
influenced by factors such as phonemic awareness, words
analysis, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, language, and
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motivation. This course will also include investigation of best
practices in reading assessment and instruction for American
Indian students with special learning needs. (Pre-req: Admission to Naadamaadiwin program; admission to the department)
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SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and how they influence
student placement and programming. A qualitative and person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: Admission to department)
The K-12 Reading Endorsement provides teachers with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to expand their knowledge and practices in the area of reading instruction.
SPE 420/520 Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual program plans and to create effective learning
environments for students labeled EBD. Particular attention is
paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: Admission to department)
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning
disabilities, which includes the medical and sociological aspects specific to learning disabilities. It will also teach students how to access information relevant to the field. (Prereq:
Admission to department).
SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with
students who are labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, proactive, and non-aversive approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports,
person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq:
Admission to department)
SPE 434/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students how to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate instruction and strategies that support the learning of students identified as having
learning disabilities. The specific focus will be on the areas of
reading, writing, and listening comprehension; and math, reasoning, and problem solving skills. (Prereq: Admission to the
department).
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs, specifically those families of students labeled EBD.
A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The
need to form strong connections with community agencies is
emphasized. (Prereq: Admission to department).
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching (1.0–2.0)
The K-12 Reading Teacher Endorsement program is currently
under revision. The program described here is available only
to students beginning before September 1, 2010, and must be
completed by August 31, 2012.
Candidates for this license will complete 4.5 credits of coursework that have been designed to meet the requirements established for this license by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements for the
Master of Arts in Education degree.
These courses include:
EED 520
K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
ESE 500
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas (1.0)*
EDC 505
K-12 Literature in the Classroom (.5)
EDC 508
K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation
(1.0)*
EDC 510
Clinical and Reading Program Leadership
(1.0)*
*Field experience required
Students beginning in fall 2010 or later who are interested in a
K-12 Reading Endorsement should contact the Education Department.
Student Teaching
All education students are required to complete student teaching in their content area. In the MAE program, student teaching is generally completed before finishing the degree.
Students can apply for licensure at this point and finish the
degree later. Student teaching for elementary and secondary
initial licenses lasts 12–14 weeks, depending on licensure
scope. During that time, students work full time as student
teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty member.
Students register for two to three credits of student teaching,
depending on the license, and meet at Augsburg College for
student teaching seminars several times during the term. Most
student teaching placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul
metropolitan area and Rochester. However, students do have
the opportunity to student teach abroad, where students complete a 10-week student teaching experience in the metro area
and then complete another student teaching experience
abroad. Opportunities to teach abroad are available around
the world, and it is a wonderful way to build a global perspective in education. Additional information is available through
the Education Department.
Student teaching for special education is 12 weeks in length
for initial licenses and 7 weeks for those who already hold a
license. For students who are working in an EBD or LD setting, a student teaching placement at that site may be possi-
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ble, pending district approval. Additional information is available through the Education Department.
Student teaching is required for the preprimary and middle
school content area endorsements. See the Education Department for more information.
A supervised practicum for the reading endorsement is completed as EDC 510 Reading Clinical. No further student teaching is required for this endorsement.
Curriculum—Graduate Degree Completion Options
Students take graduate coursework as part of the licensure
program. This coursework forms the Master of Arts in Education licensure core, with between four to six Augsburg graduate level licensure courses fulfilling master’s requirements.
Students bringing fewer than six graduate-level licensure
courses into the degree program must complete additional
Master of Arts in Leadership (ML) or education graduate
courses to reach the total number of required courses.
To complete the master’s degree, students will need to complete one of the following options.
Action Research Degree Completion Option
This degree completion option requires a minimum of 3.0
courses: a Master of Arts in Leadership (ML) elective, EDC
592 Action Research 1, and EDC 593 Action Research 2. The
action research courses guide the student through completion
of a long-term action research project, typically conducted in
the student’s classroom and focused on a question or concern
identified by the student. The research is presented at an action research symposium and a formal written report of the
research is placed in Lindell Library. The action research project is designed to be completed within three trimesters. Additional terms are available through continuing registration.
Leadership Application Project (LAP) Degree Completion Option
This degree completion option requires a minimum of 3.0
courses: an ML elective, EDC/ML 514 Research Methods–Education focus or ML 514 Research Methods (In limited cases
ML 513 Creating a Compelling Literature Review or EDC 592
Action Research 1 might also be appropriate. See MAE director for more information.), and EDC 585 Leadership Application Project. Students electing this degree completion option
do so because they are interested in developing an educational
product that meets an identified need or because they are interested in conducting an independent research project with
the assistance of a faculty adviser. To be successful in this option, students must be self-directed and able to maintain momentum without the structure of an actual course. Students
who leave the area and need to complete their final project at
a distance may find the LAP fits their needs. The goal for the
project varies, depending on the type of LAP. There are two
options within the LAP.
• The goal for those developing an educational product is to
identify an issue or problem related to their practice, and
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after researching available literature, develop a solution to
the problem or issue. The solution might be developed in
the form of a curriculum, a workshop, a set of informational materials, a web site, an article for publication or
other appropriate educational product.
• The goal for those conducting independent research is also
to identify an issue or problem to investigate; but in this
case, the investigation is through an independent research
project. For those conducting independent research, it is
especially important to have a clear vision in mind for the
research and have an adviser who is willing to provide support throughout the project.
Both options are completed through a final oral presentation
and placement of the final paper in the Lindell Library.
Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership Degree Completion
Option
(Currently under development; see MAE director for information.)
This degree completion option requires a minimum of the following 4.0 courses:
• Choose one ML leadership-focused course: ML 510 Visions
of Leadership when taught with an emphasis on leadership
rather than literature, ML 531 Dynamics of Change, ML
535 Organizational Theory and Leadership, ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice, ML 545 Decision
Making and Leadership, or ML 565 Women and Leadership
Additional courses, as developed, may also be used.
• EDC 5XX Teacher Leadership
• EDC/ML 514 Research Methods–Education focus. (ML 514
can be substituted if necessary)
• EDC 5XX Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership
Students electing this degree completion option do so because
they are especially interested in considering leadership within
the context of education and themselves as potential change
agents.
Alternate Settings—MAE in Rochester
In step with Augsburg College’s excellent reputation in the
field of education, the licensure portion of the Master of Arts
in Education program is now offered in Rochester. Licenses
are available in elementary education and special education:
EBD and LD. Classes primarily meet weekday evenings at
Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester.
Elementary education
The K-6 elementary education license allows students to teach
in grade K–6. Augsburg College offers this license at the graduate level to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree
and meet admissions requirements. Courses for this license
are available in Rochester.
Special education
The K–12 Emotional Behavioral Disorder/Learning Disability
program is designed for students currently working with or
Master of Arts in Education
planning to work with EBD and LD students. The program
leads to Minnesota teaching licensure in special education
with a specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or
learning disabilities. All courses for these licenses are available
in Rochester.
tative and quantitative tools will be discussed. EDC 514/ML
514 Research Methods–Education focus will place more emphasis on reviewing existing literature and less emphasis on
designing an independent research proposal.
MAL Elective Courses
MAE degree completion courses are currently held in Minneapolis.
Graduate Degree Completion Course Descriptions
EDC 5XX Teacher Leadership
This course will explore generative questions about leadership, change, and our own paradigms, visions, and values.
Questions like the following are at the heart of this course:
What does it mean to you to be a teacher leader? What do
teacher leaders do? How does one become a teacher leader?
What are the ways in which teachers can take leadership?
What are the skills and tools of teacher leadership? How do
we bring about change? Who am I as a leader?
EDC 585 Leadership Application Project (LAP)
The leadership application project is either a research-based
study or a curriculum-based project that links issues of leadership and education with the degree candidate’s personal interests. The character of the project will vary with the nature of
the investigation, but will always be application oriented. The
central component of the LAP is the demonstration of leadership ability through a concrete project appropriate to the candidate’s workplace or place of service. P/N grading.
EDC 592 Action Research 1
This course will introduce students to action research, a form
of research that simultaneously contributes to the practical
concerns of people while furthering the goals of social science. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. Action research is used in real situations, and is aimed at
solving real problems. The goal of action research is to gain
better knowledge of one’s practice while improving the situation in which the practice is conducted. This is the first of a
two-trimester course.
EDC 593 Action Research 2
The second term of this course involves intensive data analysis, writing, and sharing of the degree candidate’s research. It
requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. The
trimester will culminate with a symposium in which student
work will be presented in a public forum. P/N grading.
EDC 5XX Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership
This performance assessment course will require the students
to integrate their knowledge about leadership, their sense of
themselves as education leaders, and their understanding of a
specific teaching/learning problem into a solution to the problem and a process for change. P/N grading.
ML 514 Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and
ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Quali-
At least one elective must be taken from the Master of Arts in
Leadership courses. The following are recommended, but others may also be used. Course descriptions can be found in the
MAL portion of the graduate catalog.
ML 510
ML 511
ML 520
ML 530
ML 531
ML 545
ML 550
ML 560
ML 565
ML 599
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary
Journey
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
Ethics in Communication
The Dynamics of Change
Decision Making and Leadership
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Women and Leadership
Special Topics (as appropriate)
Admission to MAE
Admission Requirements
Students admitted into the MAE program must have:
• bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (required
for full admission for the graduate licensure option and degree program). Students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5–3.0 may be admitted conditionally into the
graduate licensure program. They may apply to the MAE
full licensure and degree program after achieving 3.0 or
better in two (2.0) Augsburg courses.
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Augsburg Graduate
Admissions Office:
• Completed application form—
http://www.augsburg.edu/admissions/mae/admissions/
• $35 non-refundable application fee
• Personal summary outlining your tentative educational objectives and reasons for wanting to attend Augsburg
• Official academic transcripts from all previously attended
post-secondary institutions (including colleges, universities, vocational/technical schools, and PSEO institutions)
sent directly to the admissions office.
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 16.
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Transfer Policy
Acceptance of previous education coursework done at institutions other than Augsburg College is limited. Most courses
that have not been completed in the last seven years are considered to be too old to transfer and need to be completed as
part of one’s program at Augsburg. EDC 310/533 Learning and
Development, EDC 220 Education Technology, and ESE 3XX
K–12/5–12 Special Methods in Content Area are courses
which may have a shorter acceptance time frame. Additional
information on the transfer policy is available through the Education Department.
Credit Evaluation: An official transfer credit evaluation of
previous academic work will be completed as part of the admissions process. Education coursework is evaluated by the
Education Department. For secondary licenses, content area
coursework is evaluated by the content area department. This
process is initiated as part of the admissions process. Generally, the requirement is that two or more classes in the content
area must be taken at Augsburg, even with an undergraduate
major in the field. In all cases, previous undergraduate
courses must have received a grade of C or better to be eligible for transfer. Previous graduate coursework must have received a grade of B or better to be considered. Content area
departments determine when courses are too old to be
counted towards licensure.
tion Department. This admissions process is outlined in the
EDC 200/522: Orientation to Education and in admissions
handbooks, which are available through the Education Department.
Academic Achievement
Conditionally-admitted MAE students are expected to achieve
a 3.0 or better GPA in a minimum of 2.0 courses. When this is
achieved, these students file a Change of Status form (available through the MAE coordinator) to become fully admitted
to the MAE program and eligible for the MAE degree as well
as licensure. Conditionally-admitted students whose GPA remains between 2.5 and 2.99 are able to complete the license
but are not eligible for the degree.
Fully-admitted MAE students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in both license and degree completion.
In all cases, a cumulative GPA on the Augsburg graduate transcript must be at 3.0 or better to be admitted to the degree
completion component of the MAE degree. Students who are
ready to begin the degree completion component must file an
Intent to Complete form (available through the MAE coordinator) at which point a transcript review is completed to confirm the 3.0 or better GPA and to determine the completed
courses that apply to the degree and the courses that remain.
Acceptance into the MAE Program
Application files are reviewed by the MAE director. Applicants
are notified by the Graduate Admissions Office of the admission decision, usually within one to two weeks after the application file is complete. Applicants whose cumulative
undergraduate GPA is below 2.5 will not be admitted into the
MAE program; however, these applicants can be reconsidered
when additional undergraduate coursework raises the cumulative GPA to 2.5 or above. An exception to this occurs when
the applicant has completed an advanced degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Under these circumstances, the applicant can be considered for full admission into the MAE
degree and licensure programs.
Advising and Registration
Admitted students are able to participate in academic advising
and the registration process. Typically, first-term registration
occurs with intake advising. After the first term, students generally are able to register online through Records and Registration. All students are assigned an Education Department
adviser early in the first trimester of courses.
Academic Policies
Application to the Education Department
Once accepted to the College and the MAE program, students
may take designated courses in education and content areas.
Students initially admitted at the graduate level may register
for courses at the graduate level. Prior to taking EDC
310/533 and above, students must be admitted to the Educa-
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Minimum Grade Policy
Students who fail to maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in a given
term are notified that they must raise their GPA to the required level. Students who receive below a 2.0 in any undergraduate course or 2.5 in any graduate course required for
licensure are notified that they must repeat the course as soon
as possible and raise it to the appropriate level.
Dismissal from Licensure and Degree Program
Students may be dismissed from the licensure program prior
to student teaching for failure to maintain appropriate academic and teaching-based performance standards, for gross violation of College policy, and/or for conduct in violation of
professional ethics. Dismissal occurs within the context of established department procedures described in the Education
Department Handbook available through the Education Department. Students have the right to appeal dismissal from the
licensure program on the grounds of procedural error, using
the College’s program dismissal appeals process. Information
about the program dismissal appeals process is available in the
Augsburg Student Guide.
Students may be dismissed from the MAE degree program for
failure to maintain an appropriate GPA. Students have the
right to use the College’s academic grievance procedure as
they feel necessary. The full academic grievance policy is
available in the Augsburg Student Guide.
Master of Arts in Education
Fieldwork Requirements
Fieldwork experiences are tied to several licensure courses. In
most cases, these experiences are conducted within a servicelearning framework, providing service to the school and classroom while also providing pre-service student opportunities
for focused reflection linked back to course objectives. In general, students should plan for a minimum of 20 hours field experience per term. When multiple courses with field
experience are taken in the same term, the requirements expand accordingly. Students in field experiences are evaluated
by their host K-12 teachers on the basis of criteria drawn from
the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice. Evaluations are
kept in the students’ Education Department files and used in
decisions regarding progression through the program and student teaching. A full description of field experience requirements are available in the Education Department Handbook.
Readmission and Withdrawal
Students in good standing who fail to register for courses for
three terms are withdrawn from the MAE program. To be
readmitted to the College and the MAE program, students file
a Readmission form through the registrar’s office.
Program Costs
In addition to tuition, students in this program can expect to
pay an extra per-course fee for student teaching, as well as liability insurance at the student rate during student teaching
and the cost of a background check for licensure and, possibly, field experience. In addition, optional international travel
courses have associated costs above and beyond the charge for
tuition.
MAE/Education Department
Full Time Faculty
Elizabeth M. Ankeny, Associate Professor of Education. BA,
Augustana College; MAT, Morningside College; PhD, Colorado State University.
Christopher R. Brown, Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison; Instructor of Education. BS, Bemidji State
University; MEd, University of Sydney, Australia.
Shelley Burkhardt, Instructor of Education. BA, Valparaiso
University; MS, Mankato State University.
Joseph A. Erickson, Professor of Education. BA, MA, College
of St. Thomas; MA, Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine Gregoire, Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Dennis Greseth, Instructor of Education. BA, MS, Winona
State University.
Ann Grugel, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St. Olaf
College; MS, PhD,University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Gretchen Irvine, Assistant Professor of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa; MS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Anne Kaufman, Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Gregory Krueger, Instructor of Education. BA, Southwest
Minnesota State University; MA, Hamline University.
Lynn Lindow, Associate Professor of Education. BS, Mankato
State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Susan O’Connor, Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MS, PhD, Syracuse University.
Vicki L. Olson, Professor of Education and Director of the
MAE Program. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Donna Patterson, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, MEd,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald Petrich, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of Minnesota.
Diane C.Vodicka, Assistant Professor of Education. BEd,
North Park College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College.
Dana L.Wagner, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St.
Olaf College; MEd, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara West, Instructor of Education, Faculty Coordinator
of Teacher Placement/Licensing. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, Syracuse University.
MAE/Education Department Adjunct Faculty
Kathy Acursso, Instructor of Education. BS, MS, Mankato
State University.
Jacquylynn Brickman, Instructor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, St. Mary’s University.
Steve Felton, Instructor of Education. BA, St. John’s University; BS, MS, Mankato State University.
Cheryl Gresczyk, Instructor of Education. BA, University of
Minnesota; MA, College of St. Thomas.
Deborah Katz, Instructor of Education. AB, Stanford University; EdM, Harvard Graduate School of Education; EdD, National-Louis University.
Jennifer Plucker, Instructor of Education. BS, Moorhead State
University; MEd, St. Mary’s University-Winona.
Alyssa Snyder, Instructor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of St. Thomas.
Melissa Sonnek, Instructor of Education.
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Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Leadership
The study of leadership is an exciting and respected discipline. We are very pleased at your interest in this growing field and
welcome you to this catalog information about Augsburg’s distinctive Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL). The Augsburg MAL
program offers students an excellent opportunity to explore leadership within the context of a broad-based and interdisciplinary curriculum. The program is designed to provide you with the enhanced skills you need to be a 21st century leader.
The hundreds of graduates who have completed this program can attest to the quality, rigor, and relevance of studying leadership at Augsburg. MAL courses are taught by top faculty drawn from a variety of disciplines. The core of the MAL is a commitment to interdisciplinary teaching, and the success of our students is linked to the education they received in our program.
As you read through the program options and requirements, you will see that there is considerable flexibility built into the MAL
to provide you with the opportunity to pursue your interests in leadership studies. New students in the classic classroom model
may enroll at the start of any of our regular terms, and admission decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Cohorts of the integrated hybrid model begin each summer.
The study of leadership is central to what we are at Augsburg College. Our institutional mission statement says, “Augsburg
College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.” The
Master of Arts in Leadership is quintessentially Augsburg. An Augsburg education is all about training leaders—in fact, MAL
was the very first graduate degree to be offered by the College and is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012.
Again, congratulations on your interest in enhancing your career through the study of leadership. Please let us know if there is
anything we can do to assist you.
Alan J. Tuchtenhagen
Director, Master of Arts in Leadership
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Master of Arts in Leadership
MAL Mission
The primary purpose of the Master of Arts in Leadership
(MAL) program is to develop leaders for organizations, the
community, and society. Most organizations seek leaders who
possess the following qualities: an ethically and morally responsible vision, an understanding of how change occurs and
how it can be managed, sensitivity to the complex problems
of organizations, and an ability to find solutions consistent
with their mission, cultural competence and sensitivity to the
needs of a diverse population, and the ability to inspire and
motivate people to work toward a common goal. The Augsburg leadership development model provides a framework
through which the program recruits its students and develops
their skills.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is the core program
of Augsburg’s Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). The MAL
program, which was launched in 1987, responds to the leadership development needs of both for-profit and not-for-profit
organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most
organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change
occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to
the complex problems organizations face; an ability to achieve
solutions consistent with an organization’s mission; the ability
to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent
the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may discover
and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective
leadership.
Leadership studies is a growing field in American higher education, and the MAL program has significantly developed
and modified its curriculum in response to new trends in the
field. The program has a deep theoretical base in leadership
studies yet attempts also to offer its students practical approaches to leadership that can be applied in the workplace
and society.
Plan of Study
Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working
adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the
students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined, and
well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most
courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for
discussion and dialogue. During the academic year, most
classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four hours. Some
classes meet on Monday evenings weekly from September
through May and two evenings a week in June.
Most courses incorporate some online work into their agenda.
A few courses have a customized schedule. In the Monday
night schedule, students take one course at a time; a course
usually meets for seven consecutive weeks except in June,
when a course may meet twice a week. Following this model,
students complete six courses during the academic year.
Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a
community of learners. This community is enriched by the
students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To
facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to
make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs, and Christensen Center. The Center for Leadership Studies also offers
special colloquia and seminars each year to supplement and
complement the coursework of the master’s program.
A sample class schedule in the MAL program on the Minneapolis Campus
Period I
Saturday
8 a.m. to noon
Period II
Saturday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or
Period II, an average of two meetings a month. A few courses
are taught on an immersion model, which features fewer but
longer sessions.
Augsburg College has a summer session. The MAL program
usually offers several classes during the summer; the courses
are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two nights a
week, except for special immersion courses.
Class Schedule in Bloomington, 2010-11
At the St. Stephen Campus in Bloomington, most courses
meet for seven consecutive weeks on Monday, 6–10 p.m.,
from September through May. Students take one course per
half term as they progress through the program. In June a
course is taught on an accelerated plan either two evenings a
week or one weekend day. The final course, ML 588, lasts a
full trimester.
Leadership Development Model
Leadership Development Model—Augsburg College
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that
• inspires cooperation among people who must compete for
limited resources,
• promotes productivity within and beyond the organization,
and
• works toward progress for the individual and the organization.
To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the
ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying
these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined in the
Leadership Development Model, which serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg’s model of leadership
development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
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Master of Arts in Leadership
Leadership Development Model
Leadership
Orientation
Toward Action
Sense of Vision
Ethical
• Social awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Tolerance of religious and
philosophical differences
• Appreciation of situational
complexity
Creative
• Long-term perspective
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Innovativeness
Risk Assumptive
• Curiosity
• Achievement motivation
• Self-esteem
Curriculum
Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in
its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course normally includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit
of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning
techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques develop targeted
leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary
and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects
the view that the world in which we operate is complex, and
that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities.
In Plans A, B, and C, students take four core courses and have
a choice of seven electives from a large list of elective courses.
In the cohort program, students follow a sequenced list of required and elective courses.
Final project options
For non-cohort students there are three ways to complete the
final project option in the MAL degree (Plans A, B, and C).
Students in the cohort option must complete an action research final project (Plan D). All final projects are taken on a
Pass/No Pass basis.
In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP)
Option (Plan A), students complete 11 courses, including a
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Facility for
Persuasion
Communicative
• Effective listener
• Effective speaker
• Effective writer
• Diplomatic ability
• Effective team member
• Interpersonal sensitivity
Culturally Aware
• Appreciation for
cultural differences
• World-view perspective
• Tolerance of individual
differences
Decisive
• Self-confidence
• Analytical ability
• Ability to think critically
• Understanding of research
• Ability to manage conflict
thesis or a major leadership application project. In the NonThesis Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 courses,
two major papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete
11 courses, including the comprehensive exam seminar. In
the cohort program, students complete 11 courses, including
an action research final project seminar (Plan D).
Plan A: Thesis/LAP Option
Students who select the thesis/LAP option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based
study gives the student an opportunity to “tie together” what
has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying orientation. A
thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership
application project is based on a practical issue. Both require
similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592 and 593.
For more information regarding the thesis/LAP option, refer
to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines booklet.
Students are given a continuation period of up to 15 terms to
complete the project. During the continuation period, a campus access fee of $35 per term is charged. Refer to Augsburg’s
continuation policy on page 12.
Master of Arts in Leadership
Plan B: Non-Thesis Option
One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of
two major papers. The first of these papers will be written in
conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written
while enrolled in ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project.
The independent research projects approved each year will be
presented in an annual colloquium.
For more information regarding the non-thesis option, refer to
the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines booklet.
Students are given a continuation period of up to 15 terms to
complete the project. During the continuation period, a campus access fee of $35 per term is charged. Refer to Augsburg’s
continuation policy on page 12.
Plan C: Comprehensive Exam Seminar
The third completion option involves one paper written in
conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a comprehensive
exam seminar (ML 589). This course must be taken as the last
course in the program. This course is taken on a pass/fail
basis, and when the course and the oral, written, and takehome examinations are successfully completed, the program
requirements will be satisfied.
Plan D: Final Project (Cohort Program)
The cohort option includes a final seminar in which one prepares an action research project during the course of one
trimester. This final project is comparable to Plan B and requires both ML 514 Research Methods and ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership as
prerequisites to ML 588 Final Project Seminar: Action Research
Core courses for the thesis/LAP option (Plan A):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation I
ML 593
Thesis/LAP Consultation II
Core courses for non-thesis option (Plan B):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
ML 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project
Core courses for the comprehensive exam seminar
option (Plan C):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
ML 589
Comprehensive Exam Seminar
Core courses for the cohort final project program
(Plan D)
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
ML 588
Final Project Seminar: Action Research
In addition, a sequenced list of electives is prepared for each
cohort.
Elective courses for ALL options: Curriculum Electives
(at least 7.0 course credits)
The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list. All courses are 1.0
course credit (4 semester credits):
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 513
Creating a Compelling Literature Review
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives
on Leadership
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML 535
Organization Theory and Leadership
ML 538
Communication Skills for Leadership
ML 539
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
ML 548
Coaching and Consulting
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 553
Design and Leadership
ML 557
Language of Leadership
ML 558
Leadership and Science
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
ML 562
Global Multiculturalism, World Religions, and
Leadership
ML 565
Women and Leadership
ML 568
The Global Business Environment
ML 570
Negotiation
ML 574
Strategic Leadership
ML 577
Universal Responsibility and Leadership: A
Nicaraguan Experience
ML 580
ML 598
ML 599
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership (elective for Plan A)
Independent Study (special permission required)
Topics: special courses offered only once or
twice
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Course Descriptions
ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary
Journey
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a
historical and philosophical framework for the program. This
course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional
aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking.
This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing
innovation, and for seeking an integrative worldview.
ML 513 Creating a Compelling Literature Review
As leadership scholars and practitioners, our work should be
evidence-based. The purpose of this course is to explore the
published literature to determine what credible evidence tells
us about effective leadership practices. Students will learn
how to read research critically, analyze and develop arguments, and recommend best practices.
ML 514 Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and
ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and
personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors that
influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values on learning and leadership strategies.
ML 525 Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on
Leadership
Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory
and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow,
May, and others to personality theory are considered, as are
the systems theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings.
ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a
notable feature of contemporary life. This course explores the
dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership
through a variety of sources and perspectives.
ML 530 Ethics in Communication
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through
the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within
human communication. This course places particular attention
on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising,
and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings.
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ML 531 The Dynamics of Change
This course offers an exploration of the context of social
change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways
of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders
in public and private domains and across cultures. The course
explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict
and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational
change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change.
ML 535 Organization Theory and Leadership
In-depth exploration of organization theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to enable
the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order
to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various
types of organizational structures and cultures.
ML 538 Communication Skills for Leadership
The course is designed to provide background in rhetoric as
well as practice in speaking, writing, and presentation skills.
A substantial performance component is included; evaluation
of student work is based on mastery and performance of these
skills. Students will perform communicative tasks in a variety
of genres and evaluate their own performances and those of
class members.
ML 539 Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
Understanding through reading, reflecting, and dialogue of
the functions of communication in organizational settings
with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in
a changing world. Supplementary reading packet, open dialogue, and individual projects.
ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant
leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are interdisciplinary and relevant to business and
nonprofit organizations as well as to politics.
ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership
Review of the decision-making process—the setting, goals,
and contingencies—as it affects leaders and leadership.
Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic
statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present—their intentions, consequences, arguments,
explanations, and justification.
ML 548 Coaching and Consulting
The purpose of this course is to develop influence skills
through the exploration and application of consulting and
coaching practices. To fulfill that purpose participants will
read the work of master consultants and coaches, develop a
toolkit, practice consulting as both a consultant and a client,
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and reflect on these experiences to develop their own purpose, principles, and practices for influencing others.
ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and
Technology
Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these
technologies. Students examine how they can engage and
manage these processes in their organizations.
ML 553 Design and Leadership
“Design thinking” has transcended the world of engineering
and architecture and is now a mainstream concern for most
industries. This course explores the impact of “design thinking” on leadership, especially in the business world.
ML 557 Language of Leadership
Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to make judgments about
rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of
language as an organizing principle for social interaction;
speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives; the
creation and manipulation of style; the development of persuasive appeals; the protection of “face;” and strategies for
maintaining personal relationships across hierarchical levels
in organizations.
ML 558 Leadership and Science
Explores the common methods of science and the issues that
science has encountered which affect the uses of science by
leaders in the public and private sectors. Case studies include
global warming and politics, psychology, and medicine.
ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity,
appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups.
ML 562 Global Multiculturalism, World Religions, and
Leadership
In the global meeting of cultures, religion is a vital factor. This
course examines the nature of religion as an essential feature
of the cultures of the U.S. (Christianity), the Middle East
(Islam), India (Hinduism), China (Buddhism, Confucianism,
Taoism), and Japan (Shinto, Buddhism). Special emphasis is
put on leadership and religion in all these cultures.
ML 565 Women and Leadership
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and
leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics
include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership,
women and careers, and women in society past and present.
The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants.
ML 568 The Global Business Environment
Knowledge of the global business environment in the context
of leadership studies is essential for modern, successful leaders and other professionals. The course complements other offerings in the international cultural understanding of
leadership.
ML 570 Negotiation
An exploration of theories, strategies, and techniques of negotiation; overview of concepts and skills involved in negotiation as well as the context in which negotiation occurs. A
special emphasis on the collective bargaining model with survey of examples of other types of negotiation.
ML 574 Strategic Leadership
The course develops students’ ability to think strategically and
lead organizations through planning and implementation. Application of models and concepts to examples and cases from
real-life practice. Case studies, exercises, and readings cover
practices in for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
ML 577 Universal Responsibility and Leadership
The exploration of universal responsibility, conceptually and
experientially. Course consists of a seminar in Minneapolis
and one or two weeks in Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan portion
includes meetings with leaders, a homestay in the two-week
option, and visits to multiple sites and organizations. Topics
such as Nicaraguan history, politics, indigenous cultures,
poverty, health care, literacy, the arts, business foreign investment, and relations with the U.S. government and nonprofit
organizations are explored. Special fees apply.
ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
Selected contemporary theories of leadership plus a case study
on a prominent leader. Emphasis on critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. (Prereq.: at least one-year coursework
in MAL and ML 510) Required for Plans B, C, and D.
ML 588 Final Project Seminar: Action Research (Plan D)
In this course students who are pursuing the cohort program
will have the opportunity to write their final project doing action research on their own organization. This course will span
two half-terms (one full trimester).
ML 589 Comprehensive Exam Seminar
This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in
Leadership. Students prepare for the examination series—oral,
written, and take-home—through discussion, readings, and
critical analysis in the seminar. It must be the final course
taken in the program; no other course may be taken at the
same time.
ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I
Independent research project supervised by an academic adviser.
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ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II
Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser.
ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project
Major written project in an area of the student’s choice, to be
completed in consultation with an adviser and a reader. The
research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of
requirements for the non-thesis option.
ML 598 Independent Study
Provides directed independent study in an area of the student’s choice. Open to students who have completed at least
three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by
the supervising professor. Proposals must be approved by the
MAL program director prior to registration for the course.
Students may not take more than one independent study
course.
ML 599 Special Topics
Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will
be published prior to registration.
Special Programs
Post-Master’s Certificate in Leadership Studies
Graduate students who already possess a master’s degree in
any area (including leadership) may wish to pursue the certificate program. A certificate is awarded after completion of
five Augsburg MAL courses in leadership (which were not
previously applied to any other degree). The student may
choose any five MAL courses or may wish to focus on a specific area, such as ethics and leadership, global leadership, organizational leadership, communications, leadership
development, or the liberal arts. This option is attractive for
people who want to continue their professional studies but
not necessarily undertake a full degree program. The normal
application process is used for students who wish to pursue
the post-master’s certificate.
Joint BA in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in leadership (MAL) can be
earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion of
all requirements, the student receives both a BA in accounting
and an MA in leadership and will have fulfilled the 150-hour
requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL
program offers a large number of courses on a weekend
schedule or Monday evening. Refer to the MAL program catalog supplement for the list of courses each year and to the accounting program coordinator for a detailed academic plan. It
is recommended that students meet with an accounting adviser to create an effective plan for successful completion of
the five-year program.
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General Requirements for the Accounting/MAL Program
Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree
must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of
their junior year. The application process includes submission of:
• completed application form
• three letters of recommendation (two from professors and
one from an employer)
• personal statement
• example of their writing in an academic paper
• GPA of at least 3.30
• Interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the accounting program. Students must complete at least one year
of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by
the time they graduate from the MAL program. Program coordinator: Professor Stu Stoller.
Admission to MAL
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the program must have:
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of
3.0 (on a scale of A = 4.0) and a minimum cumulative
grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed
at an accredited college or university. Should an applicant
not meet the minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a case-bycase basis.
• Applicants to the program must have three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a
position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership
potential.
• Applicants holding a master’s or other advanced degrees
from accredited colleges or universities are admissible.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an
individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most
highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a
“rolling” basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the
fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be
made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant’s:
• Previous college record
• Letters of recommendation
• Experience and organizational background
• Written statement
• Interview, if requested
Application Checklist
The following materials must be submitted to the Graduate
Admissions Office:
• Completed application form
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 1–3 page statement relating the applicant’s career and life
goals to leadership aspirations
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• Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate
supervisor, assessing leadership potential
• Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant’s work
style and leadership potential
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred
• Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended,
listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any.
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with
graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
For further information, contact: Graduate Admissions Office,
612-330-1101, gradinfo@augsburg.edu or
www.augsburg.edu/grad
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outline in Admission of International Students on page 16.
Academic Policies
Academic Evaluation
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are
noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being
graded on P/N basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student
must achieve at least a grade of 3.0. No more than two
courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree.
No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be
repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time
are counted in the grade point average. Any course with a
grade of 2.0 or lower will be transcribed as 0.0 academic
credit.
In order to graduate a student must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or
above. All required courses and the final projects must be successfully completed. A student registered for the final projects
(ML 588, ML 589, ML 592, ML 593, or ML 597) will be permitted to participate in Commencement but will not receive a
diploma until all courses and projects are successfully completed.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be
placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative
grade point average must be restored in order for a student to
be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N
or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with
the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would
be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the
MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also be dismissed by
the MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to the
program, such as a gross violation of College policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only
after established procedures were followed.
MAL Program Enrollment Policy
Students normally take either one or two courses per
trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the coursework in the program within two
years.
Students who are away from classes for one year or longer
must complete an Application for Readmission and submit it
to the Office of the Registrar. Students who have been out of
the program for three to five years must take one additional
course to refresh their understanding of the field. Students
who have been out of the program for five years or longer
must take two additional courses to refresh their understanding of the field of leadership studies.
Accreditation and Affiliation
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditation, approvals, and
memberships, see page 9.
MAL Faculty
Andrew Aoki, Professor of Political Science. BA, University of
Oregon; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
John Benson, Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg
College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, Columbia University.
Thomas Berkas, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BCE, University of Minnesota, PhD University of Minnesota. Graduate
faculty member in organizational management, Concordia
University, St. Paul.
Larry Crockett, Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary;
PhD, University of Minnesota; Priest, Episcopal Diocese of
Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson, Professor of Education. BA, MA, College
of St. Thomas; MA, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
John Furia, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BA, Rhode Island College; MPA, University of Rhode Island.
Daniel S. Hanson, Assistant Professor of Communication
Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Garry Hesser, Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning.
BA, Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary;
MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame.
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David Lapakko, Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. BS,
Iowa State University; MS, Illinois State University; EdD, West
Virginia University.
Steven Manderscheid, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS,
St. Cloud State University; MS, University of Minnesota; EdD,
University of St. Thomas. Chair, Department of Organizational Management, Concordia University.
Thomas Morgan, Professor of Business Administration and
Executive Director, Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning.
BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS, University of Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL Program. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana
University.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp, Associate Professor of Business
Administration. BA, MS, Academy of Economics, Warsaw;
PhD, Academy of Economics, Krakow, Poland.
Catherine Paulsen, Instructor. BA, St. Olaf College; MA,
Lone Mountain College.
Curtis Paulsen, Associate Professor Emeritus of Social Work.
BA, St. Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Fielding Institute.
Diane Pike, Professor of Sociology. AB, Connecticut College;
PhD, Yale University.
John S. Schmit, Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University of
Texas-Austin.
Kathryn Swanson, Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College;
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Joseph Volker, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, University of California-Irvine; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Vice President and Practice Area Leader, MDA Leadership
Consulting Inc.
Staff
Patty Park, MA, Program Coordinator
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Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Arts in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Welcome to graduate nursing education at Augsburg. We are eager to offer discerning nurse professionals rich educational opportunities, engaging practicum experiences, and a wealth of transcultural nursing knowledge that will enhance your practice
and advance your careers.
The increasing diversity of our population challenges nurses to respond with creativity and competence in a variety of contexts.
The Master of Arts in Nursing program prepares nurses for leadership across care systems, population groups, cultures, and
care settings, with particular emphasis on addressing global and local health inequities. Students choose between transcultural
nursing in community or transformational nursing leadership tracks of study.
The new post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses for innovative practice that builds upon a
transcultural foundation and embraces community health and holistic nursing. The advanced practice focus is on health and
collective life lived in relationship. Thus our curriculum emphasizes advanced nursing roles that maximize health of communities and change the paradigm from one that focuses on disease and illness to one that focuses on prevention and wellness.
In all our programs, our students are our greatest asset. They come from all parts of the world to continue their education in
transcultural nursing. Classes are therefore a dynamic mix of cultures, spiritual traditions, and lifeways. The Augsburg College
mission focuses our curriculum and unites us in ongoing efforts to become better informed citizens, more thoughtful stewards,
critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.
Classes are offered on the Augsburg campus in Minneapolis and at Bethel Lutheran Church in downtown Rochester, Minn.
Video conferencing is used for most classes and allows for real-time connections between students at the two sites. Program faculty and staff are available at both sites and eager to assist students in whatever ways we can.
Cheryl J. Leuning
Chair, Department of Nursing
Director, Master of Arts in Nursing Program
and Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
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Master of Arts in Nursing Mission
Within the framework of a Christian liberal arts education,
the Master of Arts in Nursing program is designed to prepare
nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural practice across care settings, with particular emphasis on addressing health inequities.
Curriculum
Transcultural Nursing in Community
The Transcultural Nursing in Community track in the Master
of Arts in Nursing program was designed to prepare nurses for
advanced population-focused practice in culturally diverse
communities. The curriculum is grounded in nursing science,
public health principles, theory-guided practice, and transcultural care. The program of study focuses on reaching populations that are underserved by traditional care systems and who
exist outside of the social mainstream. As such, the program
provides rich alternative teaching and learning opportunities
for graduate students locally and internationally. Upon graduation from the program, nurses completing this track are eligible
to apply for certification in Advanced Transcultural Nursing
through the International Transcultural Nursing Society. Also,
graduates completing this track will be eligible to apply to the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for certification as an Advanced Public Health Nurse (APHN-BC).
Ten courses plus a transcultural field project course are required. Three courses in the advanced nursing core, which all
master’s students must take; five courses from the Transcultural Nursing in Community Track; and two electives make
up the coursework for the program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice (36 practice hours)
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing (36 practice
hours)
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar (36
practice hours)
Transcultural Nursing in Community track (five courses)
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care (36 practice hours)
NUR 503
Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle (36 practice hours)
NUR 541
The Politics of Health Care (72 practice hours)
Plus, two of the following courses: *
NUR 510
Advanced Community Health Nursing I:
Health As Membership; Living in Community
(36 practice hours)
NUR 511
Advanced Community Health Nursing II:
Emerging Models of Care in Diverse Communities (72 practice hours)
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or
NUR 530
NUR 532
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation**
Transcultural Healing Practices**
Electives—two graduate elective courses from Nursing, MAL,
or another graduate program.
*Students seeking certification as an Advanced Public Health
Nurse from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC) must complete 500 hours of clinical practicum work
and select NUR 510 and NUR 511; students seeking certification from the International Transcultural Nursing Society may
select NUR 530 and NUR 532. Clinical practicum hours are
integrated into several courses in the curriculum.
**Course has 0 practice hours.
Graduate Project—students are required to complete a graduate project, which is equivalent to one course.
NUR 525
Graduate Field Project (144 practice hours)
Transformational Leadership and Management
The Transformational Leadership and Management track
unites the liberal arts with nursing science and practice. This
track is designed to develop nurse leaders who are analytical,
articulate, and constructively critical and who will be able to
cope with high-level healthcare delivery issues. Curricular
emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration across care settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica and classroom dialogue provides opportunities for students to apply
knowledge and gain experience partnering with diverse care
providers, populations, and communities to address health inequities in creative and relevant ways. Specialty electives build
on students’ competencies and goals. Courses are offered by
the Department of Nursing faculty as well as faculty teaching
in the Master of Arts in Leadership and Master of Business
Administration programs.
Students take a total of 10 courses, plus a transformational
leadership project course. Three courses in the advanced
nursing core, which all Master of Arts in Nursing students
must take, four courses in the Transformational Leadership
and Management Track, and three elective courses make up
the coursework for the program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nurs
ing Practice (36 practice hours)
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing (36 practice
hours)
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar (36
practice hours)
Transformational Nursing Leadership Track (four
courses)*
NUR 501
Transcultural Care Systems (36 practice hours)
Master of Arts in Nursing
NUR 521
BUS 520
ML 541
Transformational Nursing Leadership (72 practice hours)
Management of the Healthcare Organization
The Politics of Health Care (72 practice hours)
Electives—three graduate elective courses from Nursing,
MAL, or another graduate program.
*Upon graduation from the program and completion of the
Transformational Leadership and Management track, students
have the educational preparation to be eligible to apply for
certification in Advanced Nursing Administration from the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
a rapidly developing country. Practical experience with nurses
in a variety of care settings, meaningful dialogue with key resource persons, and critical reflection foster personal and professional growth in this practicum.
Week-long immersion courses and practica are taught on the
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in western South Dakota.
These courses and experiences offer students the opportunity
to live on the reservation and participate with public health
nurses providing health services. They also interact with tribal
leaders and experience cultural events relevant to the Lakota
people of Pine Ridge.
Students will fulfill their Master of Arts in Nursing through a
final project, which serves as the capstone of the master’s program: a graduate field project or course.
Ten-day courses and practica are available in Mexico and
Guatemala as well. Students explore the relationships of indigenous and Western health care, the connection between
social justice and health, and interact with local indigenous
healers.
In the three core courses students will develop a plan for their
final field project, which will be completed in NUR 525.
Students may apply all these study abroad options to requirements in the Master of Arts in Nursing program.
Practica
These practice experiences include fees for travel and education costs onsite in addition to course tuition. Fees vary by
practice site.
Graduate Project
Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master
of Arts in Nursing program. Students who complete the Transcultural Nursing in Community track will have enough practice hours to be eligible to apply to take the certification exam
in Advanced Community Health Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Nursing practice with diverse populations will also provide students with the
experiences needed to apply to take the certification exam in
Transcultural Nursing. In the practica, all students practice
primarily in nontraditional settings with persons underserved
or excluded from mainstream health care. Emphasis is on cultural diversity and health inequities across healthcare settings.
Students in the Transformational Leadership and Management
track have practice experience in several courses with preceptors in leadership positions in a variety of care settings.
A unique opportunity offered for practica at Augsburg is provided by the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. The Nursing
Center provides services for persons struggling with poverty
and homelessness in the city of Minneapolis. People from diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in
wide-ranging cultural contexts, provide many opportunities
for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice.
Study Abroad and Off-Campus Opportunities
The Nursing Department works closely with cultural guides,
nurse mentors, and Augsburg’s Center for Global Education in
developing study abroad opportunities. The following study
abroad and away opportunities offer four examples of existing
practicum experiences.
Students may travel to Namibia in southwest Africa to spend
two weeks exploring health and healthcare challenges within
Course Descriptions
NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care
This course explores meanings and expressions of health, illness, caring, and healing transculturally. Focus is on understanding and developing professional competence in caring
for individuals, families, groups, and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds. Culture is examined as a pervasive, determining “blueprint” for thought and action
throughout the human health experience. Patterns of human
interaction that foster health and quality of life are analyzed,
and health destroying patterns of interaction, e.g., stereotyping, discrimination, and marginalization, are examined and
submitted to moral and ethical reflection. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 501 Transcultural Care Systems
In this course, organizations are viewed as cultural systems
that are complex and adaptive, where continuous change and
unpredictability rule the development and course of evolution. The importance of relationships, the role of self-organization, the processes of emergence and co-evolution are
explored via readings and discussions. Attendance at a local,
national, and/or international nursing leadership conference is
mandatory. Dialogue and networking with a variety of nursing
leaders to understand the context of transcultural healthcare
organizations are expected.
NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle
The major curriculum concepts of individuals, health, nursing, and society are developed further in this course as the
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function of individuals living in families and in communities
is explored. Content about systems, communication, small
group, and nursing theories is applied to family constellation.
The influence of the multigenerational family is examined in
terms of culture, belief system, roles, healthcare patterns, values, and goals. Specific concepts related to values and culture
are expanded and applied to the more complex social structures of traditional and nontraditional families as they interact
in and with society. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
This course focuses on nursing science and nursing theory as
foundational to advanced transcultural nursing practice.
Philosophical underpinnings of different theoretical and research traditions in nursing are compared and related to the
provision of culturally competent care in diverse communities. Nursing science is emphasized as a process of theory advancement and as an accumulating body of nursing
knowledge. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 510 Advanced Community Health Nursing I: Health
As Membership; Living in Community
This course focuses on persons, families, and groups living in
relationship. Emphasis is on applying the core functions of
community/public health—assessment, policy development,
and assurance. Principles of epidemiology, population demographics, and culture care are integrated into community-focused healthcare delivery models. Power structures within
dominant social systems are analyzed and critiqued with regard to resource access and distribution among underserved
populations. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 511 Advanced Community Health Nursing II: Emerging Models of Care in Diverse Communities
Emphasis is on the application of public/community health
theory and research in providing health care to populations
and communities. Essential public health services are assessed
for adequacy in meeting community health needs and addressing transcultural health goals. The impact of diversity,
privilege, resource limits, and globalization add depth and reality to local and global community health concerns, patterns
of health, suffering, and healthcare provisioning. (Prereq.:
NUR 510) (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing
Through a combination of literature review, field experience,
and class discussion, research methods relevant to the exploration of culture and health will be examined. Class topics
will include formulating study questions to explore collective
foundations of meaning and explanation in health and illness,
practice in data collection procedures of field research, and issues of interpretation and analysis in qualitative research.
(Prereq.: college-level statistics course) (36 hours of practice
experience)
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NUR 521 Transformational Nursing Leadership
This course emphasizes transformational nursing leadership
and management in partnership with diverse groups. Transcultural competence is lifted up as significant to the evolving
leadership and planning skills needed in emerging care systems. Opportunities for students to engage in designing relevant models of care delivery are woven into clinical practica.
(36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
The conceptualization, investigation, and application of nursing knowledge will be critiqued with particular focus on its
contribution to developing practice in transcultural community health care. Through reflection and dialogue, which includes professional experience of practice contexts, as well as
theoretical and research literature, students will formulate a
transcultural nursing model of care. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 525 Graduate Field Project
This course focuses on the application and integration of
knowledge to a student-selected issue or topic of concern relevant to transcultural nursing, community health nursing,
and/or transformational nursing leadership. This course focuses on a written report of the student’s project that has been
developed in the nursing core. Relevant coursework is integrated into the project and the final written report. Plans for
disseminating the report for public and professional use are
encouraged. Students will defend the project to their graduate
committee (major faculty adviser and two readers) and invited guests at the time of completion. (144 hours of practice
experience)
NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation
In this course, the student will explore ritual and ceremony
from a transcultural perspective. Attention will be focused on
rituals and ceremonies in specific cultures and religions, and
in the modern American medical system that sustains its own
rituals. In some cultures, formal or informal religious practices may be integral to the ritual of ceremony and healing. In
modern American culture, the perceived division between the
mind, body, and spirit has led to ritual and ceremony being
considered adjunctive to the scientific approach ritual and
ceremony into their lives and healthcare practices. Students
will also discuss the meaning of ritual and ceremony to their
own lives and professional practice.
NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices
This course will introduce students to complementary healing
practices including the historical and cultural contexts in
which they developed. Students will discuss the philosophical
underpinnings of therapeutic systems and paradigms of healing in selected complementary therapies: music therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body healing, spiritual and
faith practices, energy healing practices, movement therapies,
homeopathy, manual therapies, and nutrition and nutritional
supplements.
Master of Arts in Nursing
NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care
This course will explore how health and illness are related to
inequities in society and dynamics of power in systems of
health care. The following issues will be examined in the
course: How widening gaps in the distribution of wealth diminish the health of all members of society; how social inequities become medicalized as health disparities, how an
emphasis on profit in health care affects the distribution of
healing resources in the population, and what strategies the
poor and powerless employ to gain access to healthcare resources. This course will include an optional study abroad experience in Guatemala. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 562 Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Sub-Saharan
Africa
This course explores the influence of cultural values and gender roles on the achievement of the Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs) in sub-Saharan Africa. The social determinants
of health and illness—economic realities, education levels,
governmental policies, access to technology, and the competence of healthcare providers—are examined in relation to the
unequal burdens of suffering and disease evident in Africa.
Leadership skills that promote MDG achievement in local, regional, and national contexts are identified and applied
through experiential practical learning activities.
NUR 599 Topics
Study of selected topics that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration.
BUS 520 Management of the Healthcare Organization
This course provides an overview of the key organizational
and behavioral concepts that underlie effective management
practices in healthcare organizations. It addresses both the
theory and practice of effective management. The course will
emphasize the importance of addressing the expectations,
needs, and performances of people in organizations, and recognizes the role of the internal, external, and global cultures
that impact organizational structure, behavior, and change.
ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global Community
At the end of the class, students will be better able to apply
economic concepts to the health systems of both the United
States and other parts of the world. The focus will be on the
public policy aspects of the healthcare system, e.g., issues of
access and cost.
Admission to MAN
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of A = 4.0) in all previous college coursework
• Experience as a registered nurse
• Current nursing license
• All required immunizations
• National Criminal Background check
A college-level statistics course is required for progression in
the program, but is not necessary for admission.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an
individual basis by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Admissions are handled throughout the year, with students being
admitted at the beginning of the fall (September), winter (January), and spring (April) terms.
Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
• Previous college record and GPA
• Letters of recommendation
• Professional experience
• Written statement describing professional and educational
goals
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Graduate Admissions
Office:
• Completed application form—
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing/
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 2-3 page typed statement describing the applicant’s professional and educational goals
• Three letters of recommendation—in English—addressing
the applicant’s character and ability for graduate study.
(Two of these recommendations must be from professional
colleagues.)
• Evidence of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training, professional liability insurance,
and required immunizations
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred.
An interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members may be requested.
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 16.
Admission Requirements
Academic Policies
Applicants into the Master of Arts in Nursing program must
have:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally-accredited
four-year college or university, or must have an Associate of
Science degree in nursing in addition to a non-nursing
bachelor’s degree.
Evaluation Standards
Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Arts in
Nursing program will be based on number grades using a 4.0point scale. See detailed information on page 12.
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Attendance Policy
Department of Nursing Faculty
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one’s self, but to one’s classmates and
course instructor.
Magdeline Aagard, Associate Professor of Nursing. BA, Augustana College; MBA, EdD, University of St. Thomas.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
Pauline Abraham, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN,
Winona State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be
placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative
grade point average must be restored in order for a student to
be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of
2.0 or less in a course, the student must petition successfully
to the faculty of the Master of Arts in Nursing program before
being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second
grade of 2.0 or less is received, the student may be dismissed
from the program. Students may also be dismissed for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of
college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal
would occur only after established procedures were followed.
Marty Alemán, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of Minnesota; MA, Augsburg College.
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor of Nursing.
BSN, Minnesota State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Co-Coordinator of the Augsburg Central Nursing Center (ACNC). BA,
St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor of Nursing, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate Programs. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD,
University of Utah.
Credit for Prior Education
Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing faculty
for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the
transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are
those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose
course content is comparable to those in the Master of Arts in
Nursing program. No more than three courses will be accepted for transfer credit.
Credit and Contact Hours
Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Classes are scheduled to
meet the needs of working adults, combining in-class and
web-based components. Clinical practica opportunities are included in selected courses.
Last Day to Withdraw from Class
The last date on which students may withdraw from a class
and receive a “W” on their records is available on the
Grad/Weekend College calendar:
www.augsburg.edu/enroll/calenders/index.html.
Accreditation and Affiliations
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see page 9.
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Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor of Nursing. ADN, Rochester
State Junior College; BS, Augsburg College; MA, Augsburg
College.
Susan Nash, Associate Professor of Nursing. BSN, MSN, EdD,
University of Minnesota.
Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University
of New Hampshire; RN, College of St. Teresa; MA, St. Mary’s
College Graduate Center; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD,
University of Colorado.
Kathleen Welle, Instructor and Coordinator of the Augsburg
Central Nursing Center, BS, MA, Augsburg College.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares nurses to
envision new models of advanced practice in transcultural
nursing, community/public health, and advanced holistic
nursing. Emphasis is placed on maximizing health within
populations and communities through peaceful, collaborative
actions across care settings and cultures, focusing on eliminating health inequities locally and globally. As a post-master’s
program, the DNP builds upon the strengths of the Master of
Arts in Nursing (MAN) program and prepares nurses for advanced practice roles in Transcultural Nursing (APTCN),
Public Health Nursing (APPHN), and Holistic Nursing
(AHN).
Program Goals
Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program will
have advanced preparation to:
• Negotiate the complexity of multicultural care settings and
care systems to eliminate health inequities among populations and communities
• Challenge conventional knowledge about illness through
an ecological approach to social determinants of health
• Lead change through building coalitions with marginalized
people that are based on mutuality and common cause
Program Structure
The curriculum is structured as a full cohort model. One cohort a year will be admitted to begin in the fall term. It is expected that most students will take courses on a part-time
basis as one didactic offering, one practicum, and one seminar
each term. As a part-time student, completion of the program
is expected to be 32 months, including completion of the capstone project.
The curriculum for the DNP combines didactic, practicum,
and seminar courses, with a capstone project to complete the
degree. As a practice doctorate, the emphasis is on building
skill in knowledge application among diverse cultural groups.
The goal is to improve health and decrease inequities that lead
to unnecessary morbidity and mortality in communities.
Didactic
A total of seven didactic courses constitute the DNP core,
with one additional elective course credit required for completion of the didactic coursework. The didactic offerings carry
0.5 course credits each (1.0 course credit equals 4.0 semester
credit hours) and are taught as an immersion one day a
month with a half-day for seminar on the subsequent day.
sions in a variety of cultural contexts led by nursing faculty or
that are student initiated and individually directed experiences mentored by nursing faculty. Practica course credits
range from 0.25 (36 hours per 12-week term) to 1.0 (144
hours per 12-week term). To achieve the DNP, students must
complete a total of 1,000 practicum hours in their MA and
DNP programs. Students will be allowed to transfer up to 600
practicum hours from their master’s in nursing into the Augsburg DNP. Assuming a 12-week semester, practicum hours are
computed as follows:
• (.25 course credits) 1 semester credit hour = 3 “clock”
hours of practicum time per week x 12 weeks = 3 “clock”
hours per week or 36 “clock” hours of practicum time per
semester
• (.50 course credits) 2 semester credit hours = 6 “clock”
hours of practicum time per week x 12 weeks = 72 “clock”
hours of practicum time per semester
• (.75 course credits) 3 semester credit hours = 9 “clock”
hours of practicum time per week x 12 weeks = 108
“clock” hours of practicum time per semester
• (1.00 course credits) 4 semester credit hours = 12 “clock”
hours of practicum time per week x 12 weeks = 144
“clock” hours of practicum time per semester
Seminars
Seminars focus on integration of conceptual learning with
field practice developing the student’s particular practice interest. Students are required to participate in a doctoral seminar (.25 course credits) every term—fall, winter, and
spring—until completion of the DNP degree. Cohorts of students who enter the DNP program together progress as a
group in the seminars in which they enroll each term. The
final seminar culminates in the project presentation and completion of the requirements for the DNP degree. Students will
participate in a seminar (.25 course credits) every term until
completion.
Final DNP Capstone Project
Final DNP capstone projects must make a significant impact
on nursing practice and health outcomes of populations and
communities, demonstrate an evidence-based contribution to
existing nursing knowledge, and be suitable for presentation
or publication in a peer-reviewed venue. Through this scholarly project students demonstrate synthesis and application of
scientific knowledge in advanced transcultural public/community health nursing practice. Students should begin working on their DNP capstone projects in the early stages of the
DNP program and continue throughout. This scholarly project is planned in collaboration with a major faculty adviser.
Curriculum
Practica
Didactic Courses
Practica are organized to give flexibility and individual choice
to students to support their increasing independence and
depth of practice experience at the doctoral level. Students select practicum experiences that are either structured immer-
NUR 800 Practice Wisdom (Me¯tis) and Formal Evidence:
The Dialectic Between Knowledge and Engagement
This course provides a foundation for building the scholarship of advanced practice in transcultural nursing and community health. Sources of knowledge and procedures for
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acquiring knowledge, both formal and informal, will be studied for the power to positively influence health outcomes. Evidence will be evaluated for relevance to practical experience
based on context-specific (emic) positions and for rigor in
empirical procedures based in context-free (etic) perspectives.
Utilizing selected evidence suited to particular transcultural
issues, practice modes building on both local expertise and
professional research will be analyzed through systematic reflection. Students will begin developing original practice models suited to their transcultural interests and relevant to
concerns of people marginalized by dominant health systems.
NUR 802 Making Room at the Table: Applying Ethics to
Ending Hunger and Sharing Abundance
This course in applied ethics focuses on health as a human
right with emphasis on the development of skills in community building as citizen professionals. From the perspective
that hoarding abundance compromises the health of everyone, the course facilitates human connections that go beyond charity to acting from a basis of shared risk and
solidarity.
NUR 803 Transcultural Cosmologies and a Global
Perspective
This course explores the intersection of Western scientific
principles and cultural cosmologies. Cycles, rhythms, and patterns of nature are correlated to a Western understanding of
natural science. These interrelationships are then viewed
through the lens of nursing theory, research, and practice. A
wider horizon of meaning derived from a broad understanding of diverse methods and healing practices allows for conceptual models of nursing care to emerge that are responsive
to dverse cultural expressions of health and illness.
NUR 804 Mobilizing Sustainable Models of Human Betterment: Participatory Action in Community Building and
Health Care
This course focuses on communities as the foundation of
health by recognizing strength in community residents and
models that utilize the qualitative methods of participatory action that minimize the expert role in planning. Globalization
as a model of neoliberalism will be critiqued, and a perspective of building solidarity among local communities will be
emphasized. Skill building in participatory action processes
will occur.
NUR 805 Ways of Knowing: Synthesizing Qualitative and
Quantitative Evidence
Drawing on insights from complexity science, this course examines the diverse ways of knowing that guide professional
practice. It focuses on the comparative analysis of quantitative
and qualitative data. Students will critically reflect on the
data, unpacking it and uncovering the meaning behind the
data that supports their practice. Comparing the positivistic
and interpretive stance, the students will examine relevant
knowledge and ways of knowing that provide scholarly
grounding for their professional expertise.
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NUR 806 Ecology of Human Suffering in a World of
Extremes
This course examines the cumulative illness-producing effects
of inequities that are embedded in structures of social privilege and disadvantage. Human suffering is viewed as neither
coincidental nor inevitable, but related to exploitation and organized cruelty within social systems. Epidemiological approaches are used to trace patterns of disease and illness that
strike population groups and communities unequally around
the world. Health status appraisal, risk analysis, and the levels
of structural violence in society will be examined using culturally responsive data collection methods, resource accessibility, and the application of appropriate technology.
NUR 807 Magic, Medicine, and Healing Spirits: Transcultural Perspectives on Health Care
This course explores transcultural healing and caring modalities including the integration of traditional and scientific healing ceremonies and beliefs. Healing traditions among
indigenous peoples will be examined, including spiritual
forces that promote health and cause illness. The use of medicinal plants for healing in indigenous traditions will be
compared to contemporary views of health and healing in bioscientific models of curing.
Practica
Practica in the DNP include structured immersion experiences led and facilitated by faculty, and student initiated, selfdirected practice experiences mentored by faculty. All practica
are designed to develop students’ individual practice interests
and skills.
Practica are taken concurrently when students enroll in a didactic course. Guidelines for the integration of DNP practica
into a plan of study include the following:
• Practica will be completed incrementally throughout the
DNP program.
• Students may register for varying practica and credits each
term, including summer
• Practicum hours may be completed at the student’s job site,
if approved by a supervisor and the nursing faculty adviser,
but the practicum work must go beyond the student’s current job responsibilities and be consistent with the DNP
program expected student outcomes.
• Practica must be led or mentored by either a nursing faculty member or another approved mentor who is an “expert” within a community, population group, or has expert
knowledge related to a particular phenomenon of interest
to the student.
• Students will develop objectives for practicum experiences
in collaboration with faculty advisers and keep a record of
practicum work in a professional portfolio.
• Students must register for enough post-baccalaureate
practicum credits to reach a total of 1,000 practicum hours
to earn the DNP degree. This will be evaluated when students are admitted to the DNP program.
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The following are examples of directed study practica and immersion practicum experiences developed and led by faculty
in the DNP program:
NUR 701 - NUR 704 Directed Study Practicum (0.25-1.00
credits, 36-144 practicum hours)
Directed study practica build upon advanced nursing competencies developed at the master’s level to expand and deepen
knowledge supporting expert nursing practice. In the practica
students will integrate and synthesize knowledge from emic
wisdom with the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as the basis for the highest level of transcultural nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance
practice and/or systems management skills, including clinical
reasoning, and advance to a higher level of expertise in transcultural nursing and community health. As such, directed
study practica are individualized to students’ specific areas of
interest and are planned by students in consultation with a
major faculty adviser, cultural guides, and other mentors in
the communities in which they wish to carry out the
practicum.
NUR 712 Culture Care on the Pine Ridge Reservation (0.5
course credits, 72 practicum hours)
In this practicum students live on the Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation in western, South Dakota, where they have opportunities to gain knowledge about health inequities and structural violence from the viewpoint of persons living with
poverty and cultural devastation. The strengths of the traditional Lakota culture emerge as Lakota elders and tribal leaders guide students into life on the reservation. Healing care
systems and beliefs about health and illness are compared and
contrasted with Western biomedical care and the politics of
health care provided through the Federal Government’s Indian Health Service (IHS) are examined.
NUR 742 Dia de los Muertos—Location: Mexico (0.5
course credits, 72 practicum hours)
In this practicum students are immersed in the ancient tradition of honoring the children and ancestors during the celebration of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Living in
Cuernavaca or Oaxaca, Mexico, students are guided by indigenous participants in rituals and ceremonies that invite the
return of ancestors who have died. Globalization of the holiday and its modifications through culture contact are revealed.
NUR 723 Ancient Healing Practices—Location: England
(0.75 course credits, 108 practicum hours)
This practicum immerses students in ancient settings of healing in England—the healing waters of the Roman baths and
the healing energy of and the sacred sites of ancient Celts. The
importance of a connection to the land and cosmos is embodied in the origins of modern-day nursing. A visit to Homerton
Hospital in Hackney, London, exemplifies transcultural care
with a diverse population of immigrants and asylum seekers.
NUR 752 Health Care on the Mexican–U.S. Border (0.5
course credits 72 practicum hours)
This study abroad opportunity explores issues of poverty, public health, environment, immigration, and globalization in the
context of displaced communities. Participants meet face to
face with immigrants, refugees, border patrol agents, factory
workers, and community leaders on both sides of the U.S.–
Mexican border to listen and learn about their health concerns, economic development, human rights struggles, and
efforts to achieve social justice.
NUR 734 Health and Community Building—Location:
Guatemala (1.0 course credits, 144 practicum hours)
This practicum explores health as a human right. Analysis
will focus on how widening gaps in the distribution of wealth
diminishes the health of all members of society. Learning is
based on immersion experiences in Guatemala City and highland Mayan communities. Observation, presentations by cultural guides, and classroom discussions will reflect on health
and social justice for marginalized people. Participation in traditional back-strap weaving will guide reflection on the relationship of health and cultural continuity. Spanish language
school is an option in this practicum.
NUR 762 A Practicum Exploring Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Achievement in Sub-Saharan Africa (.5
course credit, 72 practicum hours)
Students focus on the development of leadership skills that
promote Millennium Development Goal (MDG) achievement
in sub-Saharan Africa. Practicum activities are designed to engage healthcare professionals and members of local communities in best practices for achieving MDG targets by 2015.
Structured lectures and discussions supplement practice and
encourage students to explore sociocultural determinants of
health and illness—economic realities, cultural values and
gender roles, education levels, governmental policies, access
to technology, and the competence of healthcare providers—
in relation to the unequal burdens of suffering and disease evident in Africa.
NUR 794 Culture Care in a World of Extreme—Location:
Republic of Namibia (1.0 course credits, 144 practicum
hours)
Emphasis is on transcultural nursing leadership in partnership with persons and communities. Participants experience
the challenges care systems face in providing health care
within geographically and economically extreme contexts
where isolation, poverty, and virulent disease are epidemic.
Participant-observation among Ju/’hoansi communities in the
Nyae Nyae Conservancy provide opportunities to collaborate
and practice with nurses and other healthcare professionals
striving to provide culturally safe and effective health care to
one of the world’s “first peoples.”
NUR 782 Poverty and Community Building in the Inner
City—Location: Minneapolis, Minn. (0.5 course credits,
72 practicum hours)
An immersion in the inner city of Minneapolis provides expe-
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rience with the rich diversity in the inner city. Concepts of advanced practice in public health nursing are applied among
the community of people who visit the Augsburg Central
Nursing Center, a community-based nursing service. In addition to participation at the Nursing Center, students explore
issues of health and social reality with cultural guides from
the inner city populations and with nurses who work effectively with them.
Seminars
NUR 811 First-Year Seminar, NUR 821 Second-Year Seminar, NUR 831 Third-Year Seminar, and NUR 841 Final
Seminar (0.25 credits per term while enrolled in the DNP)
Students are required to register for a seminar each term they
are in the DNP program. The purpose of DNP seminars is to
integrate diverse practicum experiences with students’ individual practice interests. As such, the seminars provide a
venue for students to test ideas for their practice with faculty
and peers and receive relevant feedback and support. Through
dialogue in the seminars, students work on their DNP capstone projects and professional portfolios. The last seminar
(NUR 841) culminates in the successful completion of a
scholarly capstone project that advances nursing practice. Students register for NUR 841 during the term in which they will
be completing and presenting their final doctoral project,
along with their professional portfolios. The professional portfolio documents the process of theory and research integration and the emerging practice innovations the student is
implementing.
Elective courses
Elective courses are selected in collaboration with faculty advisers. Students may choose relevant elective graduate courses
(at the 500 level or above) to add depth and breadth to their
nursing specialty focus. These credits may be chosen from
within the Department of Nursing or from a number of interdisciplinary programs and courses, including those offered by
Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Social Work, Master of
Business Administration, Economics, and the Master of Arts
in Education. This allows students to take optimal advantage
of the richness and diversity of opportunities afforded through
Augsburg College graduate programs.
Admission to the DNP
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program must
have:
• Earned master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited institution
• GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 grading scale in master’s in nursing
program
• A current unencumbered RN license to practice in the U.S.
• Evidence of a completed graduate research course
• Evidence of up-to-date immunizations
• Satisfactory results of a certified federal criminal background check
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Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an
individual basis. Selection of candidates will be made on the
basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
• A three-page typed, double-spaced essay demonstrating
ability to write in a thoughtful, coherent manner
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (Applicants with a college or university degree completed outside of the United States must submit an official
evaluation from World Educational Services.)
• Three professional references
• An interview with program faculty
The number of applicants admitted to the DNP program will
be limited and based on availability of faculty members who
share a student’s practice interests and goals. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not ensure that an applicant
will be admitted to the program.
Applicants who have graduated from a foreign nursing program, should submit their coursework for validation to the
World Education Service (WES) and have the reports sent directly to Augsburg College. Additionally, internationally-educated applicants may request the Commission on Graduates of
Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) (http://www.cgfns.org/ ) to
forward their educational credentials report to the Minnesota
State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must apply for licensure and demonstrate successful
passing of the National Council Licensure Examination
(NCLEX).
Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, who have passed the
NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the
same residency requirements expected of all students.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit
evidence of earning a minimum score of 95 out of a possible
120 (or 250 if previous version was taken) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Transfer of credits
Transcripts of students who have completed a master's degree
in nursing or other graduate work are required for admission
to the DNP. Doctoral credits may be transferred into the DNP
program if assessed as equivalent to courses offered at Augsburg College. DNP students may potentially transfer up to 2.0
course credits or 8 semester credit hours into the DNP program. Elective courses acceptable for transfer are determined
by the Department of Nursing faculty and the registrar. The
process of obtaining transfer credit must be initiated by the
student before the end of the first academic year of study. Submission of course syllabi and/or a detailed description of
course content will be needed to initiate transfer of courses
into the DNP program.
To qualify for credit the practicum hours must be officially
documented from the master’s degree program.
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Students may transfer up to 600 practicum hours that were
earned and documented in their master’s degree program.
These 600 hours will be counted toward the 1,000 hours required for the DNP degree.
Program Staff
Accreditation
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Patricia Park, Program Coordinator, MA, Augsburg College.
Sharon Wade, Administrative Coordinator, BA, Augsburg
College.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is a candidate for accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which has accredited the Master of Arts in
Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at
Augsburg. An accreditation site visit by CCNE is scheduled
for March 2011.
For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 9.
Department of Nursing Faculty
Magdeline Aagard, Associate Professor. BA Augustana College; MBA, EdD, University of St. Thomas.
Pauline Abraham, Assistant Professor. BSN, Winona State
University; MA, Augsburg College.
Marty Aleman, Assistant Professor. BSN, University of Minnesota; MA, Augsburg College
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor. BSN, Minnesota
State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor. BS, St. Olaf College; MS,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate Nursing Programs. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of
Utah.
Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor. AND, Rochester Community Technical College; BS, MA, Augsburg College.
Susan Nash, Associate Professor. BSN, MSN, EdD, University
of Minnesota.
Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor. BS, University of New
Hampshire; RN, College of St. Teresa; MA, St. Mary’s College
Graduate Center; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Kathleen Welle, Instructor and Coordinator of the Augsburg
Central Nursing Center, BS, MA, Augsburg College.
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Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Embarking on a graduate degree program is an exciting and challenging decision. The Augsburg MBA provides students a
unique opportunity to investigate business cultures and practices through a faculty-led international experience. Our curriculum integrates the global experience of our faculty and reflects Augsburg’s mission of developing leaders grounded in values,
purpose, and vocation.
The Augsburg MBA is a demanding and proven accelerated program focusing on practical skills, knowledge, and teamwork
built on a foundation of ethical decision-making. The Augsburg MBA additionally offers students the ability to include enhanced instructions in several professional business disciplines. We invite students to challenge themselves and their classmates
to bring a new and expanded focus through guided reflection and examination.
Augsburg MBA students are chosen because they exhibit purpose and direction in their careers and lives, and positive engagement with their community and associates. We invite you to become part of a growing community of Augsburg MBA alumni.
Steven M. Zitnick
Director, Master of Business Administration Program
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Master of Business Administration
MBA Mission
To prepare students for professional careers in business by developing their decision-making skills and judgment, and by
transforming them into effective managers and leaders. The
program aspires to provide an outstanding student-centered
education that produces graduates who are critically astute,
technically proficient, and who understand the moral and ethical consequences of their decisions on their organization and
on the world.
MBA Program Overview
groups enables you to enhance your strengths, build your
skills, expand your business acumen, and improve your decision-making. Together as a community you’ll build personal,
social, and academic abilities.
Adult learners bring a wealth of work and personal life experiences with them into the classroom, multiplying the opportunities for learning. The personal connections and
relationships you build with fellow students and faculty will
extend into an important and valuable network as you take
your career to new levels.
Today’s business leader must be able to quickly analyze situations and information and critically think through alternatives
and courses of action. The purpose of the Augsburg MBA is to
prepare students to accept greater responsibility in organizations facing this fast-evolving business culture. The curriculum of the MBA gives students the ability to think critically
and ethically as they face the increased challenges of a global
business environment. Quality, individual initiative, ethics,
and teamwork are hallmarks of the Augsburg MBA. We have a
commitment to continually improve students’ experiences
and learning in the program. Our faculty is uniquely qualified
to bridge theory and real-world application, giving MBA students opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in a variety of disciplines. The Augsburg MBA offers students the
flexibility of completing a general MBA or a specialized MBA
with a concentration that matches their interests and career
goals.
Course Credit
Accreditation
Full-credit MBA courses consist of seven four-hour sessions.
Classes meet one night each week with an occasional Saturday
session.
The Augsburg MBA is a candidate for accreditation with the
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 9.
Plan of Study
The Augsburg MBA is an accelerated, part-time program that
allows working professionals to complete an MBA degree in
fewer than 24 months. This is accomplished by using a cohort
model in which students follow a predetermined schedule
with classes meeting one night a week.
Students in a cohort program model stay together as a group
through the sequence of classes for the duration of the program. This provides a continuous, collaborative learning
process. The cohort environment fosters a cohesive learning
community where students learn from each another, mentor
each other, and peer coach. You’ll share diverse professional
expertise and experience as you work in teams on projects,
case studies, presentations, and simulations, both inside and
outside of class. Working both individually and in small
Augsburg College uses a course-credit system. A full course
credit (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or six quarter
credits. Each full course on the trimester schedule meets for
approximately 28 contact hours with the expectation of substantial independent and group study offered through the
web-based electronic course management system.
Plan of Study
The Augsburg MBA offers students the flexibility of completing a general MBA or a specialized MBA with a concentration
that matches their interests and career goals. The general
Augsburg MBA consists of 13 courses that can be completed
in fewer than 24 months. An Augsburg MBA with a concentration consists of nine core MBA courses and six additional
courses that focus on their chosen area of interest. An MBA
with a concentration can be completed in 28 months.
Academic Calendar
Currently, the Augsburg MBA uses the trimester schedule as
well as a summer session. As of fall 2011, the Augsburg MBA
will follow the semester schedule, including summer sessions.
Courses are offered consecutively during each term so students are able to concentrate on one subject at a time. The
program is designed to have students take at least two fullcredit courses per term.
Official academic calendars and the MBA registration policies
can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. The unique cohort model of the Augsburg MBA requires individual calendars for each cohort, which are provided by the MBA
department.
The Augsburg MBA
The 13 required courses of the general Augsburg MBA are as
follows:
MBA 510
Managerial Economics
MBA 520
Accounting for Managers
MBA 530
Managerial Finance
MBA 540
Business and Professional Ethics
MBA 545
Organization Development/Behavior
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MBA 550
MBA 560
MBA 565
MBA 570
MBA 575
MBA 592
MBA 595
MBA 580
Marketing Management
Communication Issues in Management
Managing in a Global Environment
Quantitative Decision Making for Managers
Strategic Technology
Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
Strategic Management
Management Consulting Project (Capstone)
MBA Course Descriptions
MBA 510 Managerial Economics
Application of economic tools in solving managerial problems. Topics include markets and organizations, demand and
cost functions, demand and supply analysis, game theory and
the economics of strategy, pricing incentives, evaluation, regulation, incentive conflicts and contracts, and ethics and the organizational architecture. Students develop critical thinking
skills and a framework of analyzing business decisions. In
summary, the objective of the course is to help business students become architects of business strategy rather than simply middle managers following the path of others.
MBA 520 Accounting for Business Managers
Concepts of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) for preparing financial statements. Students will learn
to analyze income statements, balance sheets, and annual reports, and to budget using projected sales, fixed and variable
expenses, breakeven calculation, and capital budgeting.
MBA 530 Managerial Finance
Understanding the foundations of financial management including markets, institutions, interest rates, risk and return,
and the time value of money. Included are security valuation,
corporate valuation, strategic investment and financing decisions, working capital management, mergers and acquisitions,
derivatives, bankruptcy, and multinational implications.
MBA 540 Business and Professional Ethics
An understanding of the ethical problems faced by people in
organizations and businesses today. A framework for recognizing ethical problems helps the student determine how decisions will affect people positively or negatively. This course
conveys a model of analysis of ethical problems to allow students the ability to make better judgments about what is right
and fair. The course also allows students to gain confidence in
their understanding and their proposed solutions for ethical
issues, thus being able to forcefully and reasonably defend
their point of view.
MBA 545 Organizational Development/Behavior
Theory and application of organizational development (OD)
of human resources within organizations. Topics include
strategies and tactics for developing human resources to support organizational cultural changes (such as total quality
management), team building, collaboration with other
teams, training, the impact of diversity, and evaluation of OD
strategies.
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MBA 550 Marketing Management
Applying marketing theory and practice to real-life marketing
situations. Topics include market segmentation, targeting, positioning, distribution of goods and services, the relationship
between price and demand, brand management, and marketing plans and strategy. Students gain hands-on experience
with marketing in cross-functional organization strategies.
MBA 560 Communication Issues in Management
An ethnographic approach to communication in the workplace including how physical settings, communication channels, institutional goals, institutional culture, and the roles of
participants shape communication. Students will use case
studies and their own workplace experiences to examine effectiveness, ideologies and biases, network theory, persuasive
appeals, and communication of institutional values.
MBA 565 Managing in a Global Environment
Explores the reasons, conditions, processes, and challenges of
internationalization from an enterprise perspective. The foci
of the course will be international trade theory and institutional governance of international trade/monetary policy, and
the differences in political-economic/socio-cultural systems
and their implications for international business.
MBA 570 Quantitative Decision-Making for Managers
Extracting actionable information from data, interpreting data
in tables and graphs, interpreting statistical significance, evaluating survey data, using data mining with large databases,
and using simulation and modeling in business decisions.
MBA 575 Strategic Technology
Making strategic technology decisions most favorable to organization and culture, interaction with customers and suppliers, and future growth of the organization. Students will
come to understand the impact of the internet and electronic
commerce on the traditional business model, the effect on employees, and the ethical and societal results of given technology choices.
MBA 580 Management Consulting Project
Working in teams with a local organization, students develop
expertise in an area related to their vocation, using communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, and academic
knowledge to research, analyze, and make recommendations.
The management consulting project culminates in a presentation to the client and the faculty adviser.
MBA 592 Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
Provides learners with well-rounded, comprehensive leadership skills that will enhance personal and organizational effectiveness. Leadership skills and abilities have long been viewed
as important contributors to success in personal and professional spheres. Topics include leadership strategy, critical and
distinctive functions and skills of management and leadership, relationship building, servant leadership, leadership
communication, and self-awareness and discovery of leadership styles, traits, and abilities.
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MBA 595 Strategic Management
Organizations that survive over time generally meet customer
needs more effectively than the customer’s alternatives. These
organizations adapt to a constantly changing environment,
usually coordinating change in a variety of different functional
areas. Strategy matches the organization’s capabilities to its
market position, facilitates resource allocation, and provides
guidance for decision-making. This course is integrative of all
subject matter in the MBA program, and adopts the perspective of senior management.
Graduate Concentrations and Certificates
MBA with a concentration
The Augsburg MBA with a concentration requires the successful completion of 15 MBA courses, including nine foundational courses and six required concentration courses.
Students may choose one of five concentrations: finance, marketing, international business, human resources management,
or health care. A concentration may allow students to become
competitive in a specific career field or, in some cases, it may
assist students in achieving professional certification or accreditation.
The nine required core courses are as follows:
MBA 510
Managerial Economics
MBA 520
Accounting for Managers
MBA 530
Managerial Finance
MBA 540
Business and Professional Ethics
MBA 545
Organization Development/Behavior
MBA 550
Marketing Management
MBA 570
Quantitative Decision Making for Managers
MBA 580
Management Consulting Project (Capstone)
MBA 592
Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
Finance Concentration
Students prepare for careers in international banking, finance,
and investments by learning finance and investment theory
and applications, and the operations of financial markets.
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Financial theory and applications
Investment theory and portfolio management
Financial markets
Options and derivatives
International finance
Financial statement analysis
Marketing Concentration
Students receive solid exposure to major topic areas beyond
the core, learn to evaluate research data for marketing decisions, and gain integrative, practical experience in marketing.
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Marketing communications
Sales management
Consumer behavior
Technology and e-commerce
Strategies in global marketing
International Business Concentration
Students develop a specialized toolkit to deal with the global
economy with its massive increases in international trade, foreign direct investment, multinational companies, and international financial transactions.
• International business: strategies, trade agreements, and
policies
• International finance
• Negotiations in a global environment
• Strategies in global marketing
• Global supply chain management
• Legal aspects of international business
Human Resource Management Concentration
The certificate in human resource management prepares
human resource professionals for a variety of human resource
positions. Successful completion of the certificate program as
well as passing the examination and meeting job experience
requirements meet the criteria for certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in
Human Resources (SPHR).
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Global human resources
Organizational effectiveness
Training, selection, and performance
Compensation and benefits management
Industrial labor relations
Healthcare Management Concentration
The concentration in healthcare management (MBA/HCM) is
designed to provide students with leadership as well as the
management knowledge and skills needed to be successful in
today’s healthcare organizations. The MBA/HCM emphasizes
the identification, analysis, and solution of complex management problems with a foundation of healthcare concepts and
decision models that will support the variety of management
roles in today’s healthcare environment.
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Legal and ethical considerations in healthcare management
Integrated health delivery systems
Healthcare financing
Crosscultural issues in health care
Global healthcare issues
Healthcare operations management (elective)
Concentrations as Graduate Certificate Programs
For students who seek advanced skills and knowledge in a
specific business discipline, but either already possess an MBA
or are not interested in pursuing a degree at this time, the five
concentrations are available as graduate certificate programs.
These courses are transcribed as “for credit.” In most cases
(depending on employer policies), they will be accepted for
tuition reimbursement. Contact the MBA office at 612-3301778 or the Graduate Admissions Office at 612-330-1390 for
more information.
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MSW/MBA Dual Degree
Many social service agencies today require that agency managers combine financial and business expertise with social
work practice and policy formation. The MSW/MBA degree
enables graduates to function in a workplace that demands
the delivery of quality services with increasingly limited resources. The MSW/MBA dual degree option is available to
MSW students who elect the Program Development, Policy,
and Administration (PDPA) concentration.
MSW/MBA students will spend their first two years taking
Master of Social Work courses followed by approximately 15
months of MBA courses. For more information regarding the
Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA)
coursework required for the MSW/MBA dual degree, refer to
p. 76 in the MSW section in this catalog. MSW students who
graduated after June 2002 are required to complete the following eight MBA courses:
MBA 510
Managerial Economics
MBA 520
Accounting for Managers
MBA 530
Managerial Finance
MBA 545
Organizational Development
MBA 550
Marketing Management
MBA 560
Communication Issues for Managers
MBA 575
Strategic Technology
MBA 595
Strategic Management
MSW students who graduated prior to 2002 are required to
complete nine MBA courses. This includes the eight MBA
courses listed above as well as MBA 592 Leadership: Ethics,
Service, and Transformation.
MSW students may also be required to adjust their summative
evaluation project to meet the requirements of the MSW and
MBA programs.
Students interested in the MSW/MBA program must apply to
both programs. See the application guidelines listed under
each individual program.
NOTE: Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other.
Locations and Schedules
MBA classes are offered at three locations: Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus, Thrivent Financial in downtown Minneapolis and Augsburg’s Rochester campus. Cohorts begin three
times per academic year: fall term (September), winter term
(January), and spring term (April).
Orientation for new cohorts is generally scheduled for one-totwo weeks in advance of the beginning of classes. For more
information on class schedules, go to www.augsburg.edu/mba
or call the Graduate Admissions Office at 612-330-1390.
MBA Advisory Board
The MBA Advisory Board is comprised of both active and re-
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tired senior business leaders from global, regional, and entrepreneurial organizations. The board meets several times yearly
to review the program’s progress, offer advice, and provide insight into contemporary business issues that influence curriculum development or modification. Additionally, the board
is invited to participate in student and alumni events throughout the year.
Admission to the Augsburg MBA Program
Admission to the Augsburg MBA program is determined by a
committee decision. The committee may include MBA program staff, Business Administration Department faculty, and
Graduate Admissions Office staff.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MBA program must have:
• bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• minimum of two years of relevant work experience
• personal interview with the MBA program director
Admission checklist
The following materials must be submitted to the Graduate
Admissions Office:
• completed application—Apply online at
www.augsburg.edu/mba/admissions/application.html
• $35 application fee
• Two personal statements
• Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts sent directly to
the Augsburg Graduate Admissions Office
• Current résumé of work history
• Two confidential letters of recommendation
• Official GMAT score report (school code 6014)—not required for certificate applicants
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 16.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to six (6.0) transfer credits.
(See Evaluation of Transfer Credit on p. 14.) Students must
complete no fewer than seven (7.0) courses at Augsburg in
order to receive their MBA degree from Augsburg College. Eligible coursework must be approved by the MBA program director before transfer credit will be granted.
GMAT Waiver Policy
As a general policy, the Augsburg MBA program requires the
GMAT of all applicants, due to both the analytical and critical
evaluation components of our accelerated program. The
GMAT is used both to evaluate the candidate’s opportunity for
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success as well as to indicate areas where remedial work may
be necessary. However, the Admissions Committee will consider, on a case-by-case basis, GMAT waiver requests for the
MBA program. Waivers are not automatic for any candidate,
and a brief written request must be submitted outlining the
reasons why the Admissions Committee should grant a GMAT
waiver. Current occupation or undergraduate disciplines are
not specific grounds for a GMAT waiver.
• Current résumé (unless previously submitted to the Graduate Admissions office)
• Any other information that you wish to submit to support
your request.
Typically, GMAT waiver decisions are made within one week
of receipt of materials. For questions about this checklist or
the waiver policy, contact either the Graduate Admissions Office or the MBA program office.
Eligibility for GMAT Waivers
GMAT waivers may be offered to:
• Candidates with an appropriate and current GRE score.
• Candidates who have been enrolled in a graduate degree
program in a technical or quantitatively rigorous discipline
(such as actuarial science, engineering, mathematics,
physics, economics, or chemistry) from an accredited institution and who were in good academic standing with an
overall grade point average of 3.0 or better (or the equivalent of a B average under the system used by that institution). Students should have completed at least four
academic courses within this curriculum to qualify. It is important to note that employment history and current assignment will be reviewed in addition to the degree
requirement.
• Candidates who hold the following graduate degrees from
an accredited college or university with an overall grade
point average of 3.0 or better (or the equivalent of a B average under the system used by that institution.)
• Medical or dental degree (MD,DDS)
• Master’s or doctoral degree in an academic discipline that
included a significant quantitative, engineering, mathematics, or statistics component or involved research requiring
significant quantitative skills.
• Any other quantitatively-based graduate degree from an accredited college or university that the Admissions Committee believes has highly prepared the candidate for rigorous
graduate-level work
• Master’s, PhD, EdD, or advanced degrees in disciplines
other than those identified, including those granted by academic institutions outside the U.S. These will be evaluated
by the Admissions Committee. (See grade requirement
above)
• Candidates who have completed a graduate program at
Augsburg College in the MAL, MAN, MSW, MAE, or PA
programs.
• Candidates with current and active CPA designation. If the
CPA designation has been inactive and not current for a period greater than five years, the waiver may not be granted.
GMAT Waiver Checklist
Submit the following documentation to the associate director
of the MBA program:
• One-page written request outlining reasons why the Admissions Committee should grant a GMAT waiver
• Copies of transcripts for all work completed at any college
or university, whether or not a degree was granted (unless
previously submitted to the Graduate Admissions office)
Academic Policies
MBA Program Enrollment Policy
Students are strongly encouraged to remain in their cohort
and complete their MBA program as scheduled. Adjustments
or modifications to the MBA schedule require the approval of
the MBA program director.
All students are required to complete all components of the
program within five years of matriculation. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to
the MBA director. Students who leave the program for more
than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing
from the MBA program. A leave of absence may be granted for
one calendar year. Students who return to the program after a
leave of one year or more must fill out an Application for
Readmission form and submit it to the MBA office. Time spent
on an official MBA-approved leave of absence will not count
toward the five-year deadline for degree completion.
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in the MBA program will
be based on number grades using a 4.0-scale. For complete information, see p. 12.
Withdrawal from Class
For information regarding the last date on which students
may withdraw from a class and receive a “W” on their records,
refer to the course information on Records and Registration.
Attendance Policies
Student attendance at scheduled class meetings is a priority
and required. However, MBA faculty understand that MBA
students are working adults with significant responsibilities
who, on occasion, face unforeseen situations that may interfere with attendance. Students should notify the faculty member teaching the course as soon as possible when the problem
is immediate. When the student knows in advance of a class
date where a potential conflict exists, they must discuss the
proposed missed class with the faculty member prior to the
date of the class. Students are responsible for the work covered during that class session and for making appropriate
arrangements for obtaining handouts, lecture content, or
other materials. Faculty members may assign appropriate independent work to insure that the student understands the
material covered during the class session.
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If appropriate and acceptable coordination is carried out by
the student, there need not be any grade reduction for a single
missed class session. This may be dependent on assignments
due on the date of the missed class; e.g., final project presentations or team presentations. Point/grade reductions for unexcused absences are the prerogative of the faculty. Two
missed class sessions, unexcused or excused, may be grounds
for directing the student to withdraw from the course. More
than two absences, excused or unexcused, require that a student withdraws from the class.
Ashok Kapoor, Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, University of Delhi; MA, MBA, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Degree Requirements
Steven Lukas, Instructor, Business Administration. BS, MA,
University of Nebraska; EdD, University of St. Thomas.
To be conferred the MBA degree, students must achieve the
following:
• Successful completion of all admission conditions
• Successful completion of MBA courses (2.5 or above)
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 or below, and
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Successful completion and submission of the management
consulting project
Students who successfully complete Augsburg’s MBA program
will receive a Master of Business Administration degree.
MBA Faculty
William Arden, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, New York University; MS, Northeastern University;
MBA, Boston University.
David Bartlett, Instructor, Economics and Business Administration. BA, University of California-San Diego; MA, University of Chicago; MA, PhD, University of California-San Diego.
Bruce Batten, Assistant Professor of Business Administration,
MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD, Medical College of Virginia.
Jeanne M. Boeh, Associate Professor of Economics. BS, MA,
PhD, University of Illinois.
Nora Braun, Associate Professor of Business Administration.
BSBA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
C. Lee Clarke, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Capital University; MDiv, Trinity Lutheran Seminary;
MBA, University of St. Thomas.
David Conrad, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Winona State University; MA, EdD, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Stella Hofrenning, Assistant Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Mark Isaacson, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
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Laura Lazar, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BA, MLS, Valparaiso University; MBA, PhD, Indiana University.
Edward Lotterman, Assistant Professor of Economics. BA,
MS, University of Minnesota.
Roseanne Malevich, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, MBA, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Marc McIntosh, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA, Harvard University; DBA,
Argosy University.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp, Associate Professor and Chair of
the Department of Business Administration. BA, MA, Central
School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
David G. Schwain, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BBA, University of Cincinnati; MBA, Harvard University.
Peter J. Stark, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BS, Northwestern University; MBA, Pepperdine University.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Thank you for your interest in the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program. I hope you will find the information included in this catalog helpful as you make the decision to pursue your graduate degree in physician assistant studies.
Our mission in the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program is to educate students in a manner consistent with the College’s mission. It is based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity to persons of all cultures and backgrounds, and oriented toward service to underserved populations. Students are educated to be well versed in current medical theory and practice, and
graduates are encouraged to work in primary care settings. The program promotes dedication to excellence in performance,
with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, and commitment to lifelong personal and professional development.
Your education here will be guided by a group of faculty who are committed to the physician assistant profession and to seeing
you achieve success as a graduate of the program. With a PA degree from Augsburg College, you will stand out as a person who
cares about changing the world one person at a time, and who is willing to risk becoming different by building on your
strengths.
Since its founding in 1995, our program graduates have achieved many successes, some of which include:
• The Classes of 2001, 2004, and 2007 scored among the highest mean averages in the nation on the National Board Exam.
• 95% of Augsburg College PA graduates have successfully passed the National Board Exam on their first try.
• ALL graduates seeking employment in the PA field have been employed within six months of graduation.
We believe that this success is due in part to the quality of the education and preparation that the student receives in the Augsburg PA Program. In addition, it speaks to the kind of students we attract; hard working, committed individuals dedicated to
their goal of becoming a physician assistant.
Choosing the PA Program at Augsburg College will require you to move beyond current comforts and assumptions. You will
likely encounter people of different backgrounds, and learn from their experiences to transform yourself into a competent and
caring healthcare provider. Here you will begin your lifelong commitment to the care and well being of people.
Dawn B. Ludwig, PhD, PA-C
Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program
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PA Program Mission
The mission of the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program is based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity to
persons of all cultures and backgrounds and oriented toward
providing care to underserved populations. Students are well
educated in current medical theory and practice, and graduates are encouraged to work in primary care settings. The program promotes dedication to excellence in performance, with
the highest standards of ethics and integrity, and commitment
to lifelong personal and professional development. The Augsburg Physician Assistant Program was most recently granted
accreditation in September 2008.
A physician assistant (PA) is a dependent practitioner of medicine who practices under the supervision of a licensed physician. The PA can practice in a multitude of settings and
specialties of medicine. Common job responsibilities including taking patient histories, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and radiological studies,
formulating diagnoses, and administering treatment.
In the state of Minnesota, a PA is registered with the Board of
Medical Practice. In Minnesota, and most other states, the PA
must be NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of
Physician Assistants) certified and hold a supervisory agreement with a licensed physician. Minnesota registered PAs
have prescriptive privileges under delegatory supervision with
their physician for prescriptive medications.
The Physician Assistant Program at Augsburg is 36 months
long with studies beginning each year in the summer semester (late May). The program accepts 28 students for each
new class.
Curriculum
Studies begin in late May of each year. The first 19 months of
study is didactic, or classroom work, including courses in
human gross anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical medicine,
pharmacotherapy, history and physical exam skills, research,
and ethics and legal issues in medicine.
The clinical phase is 17 months in length. Each student is required to successfully complete clinical rotations in family
medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, psychiatry, emergency
medicine, internal medicine, surgery, and an elective rotation
by choosing from various specialties. The clinical phase will
culminate with a 12-week preceptorship. The majority of established clinical rotation sites are in Minnesota in both rural
and urban locations. Graduates will receive a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and a PA certificate.
PA Program Sample Calendar
Calendar - Year 1
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Clinical Medicine I
Pharmacotherapy I
History and Physical Exam Skills I
Clinical Medicine II
Pharmacotherapy II
History and Physical Exam Skills II
Research Tools for the PA
Calendar - Year 2
Summer
• Master’s Project course
Fall
• Clinical Medicine III
• Clinical Phase Transition
• Professional Issues
Spring
• Clinical Rotations 1, 2, 3
Summer
• Clinical Rotations 4, 5
Calendar - Year 3
Fall
• Clinical Rotations 6, 7, 8
Spring
• Preceptorship
• Capstone Course
PA Program Course Descriptions
Academic Phase (first 19 months)
PA 501 Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy
This course takes a regional approach to the study of human
anatomy. The course uses lecture, demonstration, discussion,
and dissection of human cadavers. The intention is to give the
students a foundation for Clinical Medicine. Prerequisites: PA
student or consent of instructor
PA 503 Human Pathophysiology
This course uses lecture, detailed objectives/study guide,
quizzes and exam, discussion, and case studies to learn and
review basic human physiology and pathophysiology involving fluids and electrolytes; acid/base disturbances; cellular
adaptations; immunity, hypersensitivity, inflammation, and infection; hematology; pulmonary; cardiovascular system; gastrointestinal system; renal; nervous system; and
musculoskeletal system. The intention is to give the students
a foundation for Clinical Medicine. Prerequisites: PA student
or consent of instructor
PA 511 History and Physical Exam Skills I
A lecture-discussion-laboratory course designed to demonstrate and apply techniques and skills essential to interviewing and physical examination of patients. Topics covered
include history taking and physical exam of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, lymph, skin, and otorhinolaryngology systems. Basic nutrition, genetics, preventive
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health care, and complementary and alternative medicine are
introduced. Units are coordinated with Clinical Medicine I
and Pharmacotherapy I. Prerequisites: PA 501 and 503
PA 512 History and Physical Exam Skills II
A lecture-discussion-laboratory course designed to demonstrate and apply the techniques and skills essential to interviewing and physical examination of patients. Topics covered
include history taking and physical exam of the musculoskeletal system, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrinology,
and the male reproductive system. Units are coordinated with
Clinical Medicine II and Pharmacotherapy II. Prerequisite: PA
511
PA 521 Pharmacotherapy I
This course will cover pharmacology and pharmacotherapy
related to disease processes of the dermatologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and otolaryngologic systems
and infectious diseases. Units are coordinated with the Clinical Medicine I and History and Physical Exam Skills I courses.
Prerequisites: PA 501 and 503
PA 522 Pharmacotherapy II
This course will cover pharmacology and pharmacotherapy
related to disease processes of the orthopedic, neurologic,
ophthalmologic, hematologic, renal, urologic and endocrine
systems, and pain management. Units are coordinated with
the Clinical Medicine II and History and Physical Exam Skills
II courses. Prerequisite: PA 521
PA 531 Clinical Medicine I with Lab
This course provides background in the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and
treatment of common and serious disorders. Topics covered
include dermatology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and otorhinolaryngology. This course builds on the foundation laid in Anatomy and Pathophysiology. Units are
coordinated with concurrent courses in History and Physical
Exam Skills I and Pharmacotherapy I. Prerequisites: PA 501
and 503
PA 532 Clinical Medicine II with Lab
This course provides background in the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and
treatment of common and serious disorders. Topics covered
include orthopedics, rheumatology, neurology, ophthalmology,
hematology, nephrology, urology, and endocrinology. Global
health and healthcare disparity are explored. Units are coordinated with concurrent courses in History and Physical Exam
Skills II and Pharmacotherapy II. Prerequisite: PA 531
PA 533 Clinical Medicine III : Integrative Health Care
This course provides an integrative approach incorporating
clinical medicine, history and physical exam, and pharmacotherapy in the study of mental health, geriatrics, women’s
health, and pediatrics. Common problems encountered in primary care and other issues unique to these populations are
explored. The Community Seniors unit provides a service-
learning experience where students work one-on-one with an
elderly person from the community. Prerequisites: PA 532
PA 542 Professional Issues
A course designed to introduce the physician assistant student
to medical ethics and various professional topics that affect
the practicing physician assistant. The course focus is on the
medical and non-medical aspects of the profession such as
history of the physician assistant profession, laws and regulations governing physician assistant practice and education,
human experimentation, abortion, care for the dying, euthanasia, reimbursement issues, and professional behavior.
Prerequisites: PA student or consent of instructor
PA 545 Clinical Phase Transition
This course incorporates experiential learning to prepare the
student for clinical practice. It will also facilitate the transition
of knowledge and skills from the academic phase into the
clinical phase. Students will be placed in a clinic or hospital
setting for part of the semester. Students will also have other
health-related community experiences and activities during
this course. In-class time will be used to discuss these experiences and work on skills essential for clinical practice. Prerequisites: PA 532
PA 555 Research Tools for the PA
The course emphasizes research as a tool at all levels of physician assistant practice and education; identifies the linkages
between research, theory, and medical practice; and the responsibility of physician assistants to expand their knowledge
base. Primary, secondary, and tertiary disease prevention applications to public health are introduced. Information literacy in relationship to medical literature is integrated
throughout the course. Prerequisites: PA student or consent of
instructor.
PA 570 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
This course provides an opportunity for students in health
and social services disciplines to explore issues related to
aging and care of the elderly. Students gain real world experiences b working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context. Students will be asked to apply knowledge and skills
directly with elders utilizing an experiential learning model.
Students will build a beginning expert level knowledge base
regarding issues that affect older adults in contemporary
health and social welfare contexts. Prerequisites: PA student
or consent of instructor
PA 599 Directed Study
This course provides a practice-oriented approach to the information literacy methods used in health care. Students will
develop a topic, complete a full review of the literature, and
produce an analytic paper in consultation with the supervising professor. Prerequisite: PA 552
Clinical Phase (17 months)
The clinical phase of the physician assistant graduate program
is 17 months in length. The initial 12 months is designed
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much like a physician’s internship. Each student is required to
progress through seven required rotations in the following
disciplines: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics,
general surgery, women’s health, emergency medicine, and
psychiatry. Each of these rotations is six weeks long. Additionally, within that first 12 months, each student will complete six weeks total of selected electives from disciplines such
as orthopedics, ENT, dermatology, etc.
The clinical phase of the program is designed to effectively
train students practice by placing students in healthcare facilities outside the metropolitan area for a minimum of two rotations. The goal is to provide students with one to two
locations in which to complete their required rotations to take
away some of the financial and travel burdens that a PA student often faces.
The clinical phase culminates with a 12-week preceptorship.
This preceptorship is designed to solidify the student’s primary care skills, and potentially place them in a setting that
might be interested in recruiting a graduate PA. The preceptorship may be completed within the community that thestudent has been in for the required rotations, or may be
elsewhere in the state.
The clinical education is taught by physicians, and supplemented by physician assistants and other healthcare
providers. Each student is evaluated by the clinical instructor
for the designated rotation. Students will return to Augsburg
College five times during the clinical phase for evaluation and
education.
Clinical Phase Descriptions
PA 600 Family Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice
of family medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 601 Internal Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice
of internal medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 602 General Surgery Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of sys-
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temic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of general surgery. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 603 Pediatric Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of pediatrics. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 604 Women’s Health Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of women’s health. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 605 Emergency Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of emergency medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and
development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical
literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 606 Psychiatry Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice of
psychiatric medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 607 Elective Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice of
medicine. Students are allowed to choose, in consultation
with the clinical coordinator, the area of medicine in which
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they would like to study as their elective. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 620 or 621 or 622 Preceptorship
A required 12-week rotation at the completion of the clinical
phase. This course provides the student a final opportunity to
develop the skills unique to the clinical practice of medicine.
Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans
incorporating evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Can be completed in 620 Family Medicine, 621 General Medicine
Specialty, or 622 Surgical Specialty. Prerequisite: PA 600-607
PA 690 Capstone
This course provides each student the opportunity to present
results of their individual research topic and to synthesize previous study and work experience in preparation for graduation and clinical practice. The student will demonstrate an
understanding of the program’s and profession’s principles.
Prerequisite: PA 600-607
Admission to the PA Program
• one full course of general psychology
• one full course of developmental psychology (birth to
death lifespan)
• one full course of physiology* (human/vertebrate/organ)
• one full course of microbiology*
• one full course of biochemistry*
• one full course of general statistics
• one course of medical terminology
*Labs are recommended but not required.
Refer to our “Guide to Prerequisites” on our website to help
you with your prerequisite course selections.
The following are strongly recommended but not required:
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Minimum science GPA of 3.0
• Additional science courses such as anatomy, genetics, immunology, other biology courses, and organic chemistry
• Clinical healthcare experience. Direct patient contact is the
best type of experience to obtain in order to strengthen an
application. Healthcare experience may be full time or part
time, paid or volunteer.
• Demonstration of a commitment to, and involvement with,
underserved communities.
Admission Requirements
Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required.
Complete and current-year admission guidelines can be found
on our website at www.augsburg.edu/pa.
PA Studies Application Process
Admission to any physician assistant program is a highly competitive process. Augsburg College’s graduate program in
physician assistant studies receives approximately 250 applications for each entering class of 28 students.
Qualified applicants will have:
• Bachelor’s degree (in any major) from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Completed the prerequisite courses listed below
Prerequisite Courses
To be an eligible applicant for the physician assistant studies
program, you must have completed the prerequisite courses
listed below. These courses must have been completed within
10 years of the year you are applying for admission.
Applicants completing their first undergraduate degree in the
spring term may complete prerequisite coursework in the
summer, fall, and spring term of the academic year they apply
as long as the degree and prerequisite coursework will be
completed by the start date for the program. Applicants who
already have an undergraduate degree, or who will complete
their degree in a term other than spring, have the summer and
fall semesters of the year they apply by which to complete
prerequisites.
All course prerequisites must have been passed with a grade
of C (2.0) or higher. Meeting minimum prerequisites does not
guarantee admission into the program.
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Studies program has a twostep application process—applying through CASPA and to
Augsburg’s PA Studies Program.
The Augsburg PA Program participates in the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) which is
sponsored by the Physician Assistant Education Association
(PAEA). All applications to the PA Program for the entering
class must be processed through CASPA, following all guidelines and regulations set forth by CASPA. Application forms
with detailed instructions can be obtained online at www.caspaonline.org.
You will be considered an eligible applicant if you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application (as
calculated by CASPA), if you have completed or will complete
your undergraduate degree prior to the start date of the program, and if you have completed or will complete your prerequisite courses within the timeline specified for your
situation.
Augsburg’s PA Program Supplemental Application can be
downloaded from www.augsburg.edu/pa. It is important for
the applicant to determine whether he or she is in fact eligible
to apply to the PA Studies Program, as the supplemental application fee is non-refundable. You will be required to print
and sign the supplemental application and mail it to the program by the application deadline. Since all incoming students
begin the course of study in late May, the application is thus
made approximately a year before matriculation.
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Selection Process
All complete files (CASPA and Supplemental Applications that
meet requirements) will be reviewed by the admissions committee. The admissions committee procedures utilize a blind
review, so applicant demographic data is unknown (e.g., race,
age, gender). Each file is reviewed by members of the committee.
The selection committee looks for a balanced application by
reviewing many criteria including cumulative GPA, science
GPA, overall academic record, service to underserved (meaning disadvantaged, minority, or under-represented populations), direct patient contact experience, knowledge of the
profession, fit with the program goals and mission, and recommendation letters.
Once the committee has completed the file review, a group of
candidates is selected for a telephone interview. The telephone
interviews are generally conducted in mid- to late-January. In
addition, those selected for a telephone interview are invited
to a Candidate Information Session in the program to meet
faculty, staff, current students, and to view the facilities. After
telephone interviews are conducted, the class of 28 students,
as well as a list of alternates will be selected. All applicants are
notified of their status by mid-February. Accepted applicants
must complete and pass a background check prior to matriculation and annually throughout the program. Failure of the
background check could result in dismissal from the program.
Academic Policies
Technical Standards
The Augsburg College Department of Physician Assistant
Studies is pledged to the admission and matriculation of all
qualified students and prohibits unlawful discrimination
against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status without regard to public assistance or disability.
Regarding disabled individuals, the PA department is committed to provide reasonable accommodations and will not discriminate against individuals who are qualified, but
will expect all applicants and students to meet certain
minimal technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physician assistants must have the knowledge and skills to
function in a broad variety of clinical situations and to render a wide spectrum of patient care. They must be able to integrate all information received by whatever sense(s)
employed, consistently, quickly, and accurately, and they
must have the intellectual ability to learn, integrate, analyze,
and synthesize data.
Candidates for physician assistant certification offered by this
department must have, with or without reasonable accommodation, multiple abilities and skills including visual, oral-auditory, motor, cognitive, and behavioral/social. Candidates for
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admission and progression must be able to perform these abilities and skills in a reasonably independent manner.
• Visual: Candidates must be able to observe and participate
in experiments in the basic sciences. In order to make
proper clinical decisions, candidates must be able to observe a patient accurately. Candidates must be able to acquire information from written documents, films, slides, or
videos. Candidates must also be able to interpret X-ray and
other graphic images, and digital or analog representations
of physiologic phenomena, such as EKGs with or without
the use of assistive devices. Thus, functional use of vision is
necessary.
• Oral-Auditory: Candidates must be able to communicate
effectively and sensitively with patients. Candidates must
also be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with
other members of the healthcare team. In emergency situations, candidates must be able to understand and convey
information essential for the safe and effective care of patients in a clear, unambiguous, and rapid fashion. In addition, candidates must have the ability to relate information
to and receive information from patients in a caring and
confidential manner.
• Motor: Candidates must possess the motor skills necessary
to perform palpation, percussion, auscultation, and other
diagnostic maneuvers. Candidates must be able to execute
motor movements reasonably required to provide general
and emergency medical care such as airway management,
placement of intravenous catheters, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and application of pressure to control bleeding.
These skills require coordination of both gross and fine
muscular movements, equilibrium, and integrated use of
the senses of touch and vision.
• Cognitive: In order to effectively solve clinical problems,
candidates must be able to measure, evaluate, reason, analyze, integrate, and synthesize in a timely fashion. In addition, they must be able to comprehend three dimensional
relationships and to understand the special relationships of
structures.
• Social: Candidates must possess the emotional health required for the full utilization of their intellectual abilities,
for the exercise of good judgment, for the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and
care of patients, and for the development of effective relationships with patients. Candidates must be able to tolerate
physically taxing workloads and function effectively under
stress. They must be able to adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face
of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of patients.
• Tests and Evaluations: In order to evaluate the competence and quality of candidates, the Augsburg Physician
Assistant Program employs periodic examinations as an essential component of the physician assistant curriculum.
Successful completion of these examinations is required of
all candidates as a condition for continued progress
through the curriculum. Reasonable accommodation will
be made in the form or manner of administration of these
evaluations where necessary and possible.
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• Clinical Assessments: Demonstration of clinical competence is also of fundamental importance to the career and
curriculum progression of the candidates. Therefore, the
process of faculty evaluation of the clinical performance of
candidates is an integral and essential part of the curriculum. Although reasonable accommodation will be made,
participation in clinical experiences and the evaluation of
that participation is required.
lected coursework or meet new requirements of the Physician
Assistant Program that became effective after the student’s
withdrawal. A decision will also be rendered as to what program coursework will be considered for credit as completed.
Costs of the PA Program
For tuition information go to www.augsburg.edu/pa.
Experiential Learning Policy
Payment Options
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Program does not award academic credit to an individual for experiential learning. Applicants desiring admission to Augsburg’s PA Program must
satisfactorily complete all prerequisite courses. Experiential
learning will be considered separately from prerequisite
courses. Experiential learning prior to and during admittance
to the Augsburg PA Program will not substitute for any part of
the clinical year or preceptorship.
For complete and current payment options go to the Enrollment Center website at www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
Employment while in the Program
Program faculty discourage outside employment while in the
Physician Assistant Program. Faculty recognize that employment may be an issue that some students will face. Given this
recognition, realize that program obligations will not be altered due to a student’s work obligations. It is further expected that work obligations will not interfere with the
physician assistant students’ learning progress or responsibilities while in the program.
Withdrawal and Readmission Policies
Voluntary withdrawal from the Physician Assistant Program
may be initiated by a student after submission of a letter to
the program director requesting withdrawal. In the letter, the
student should outline the circumstances and reasons for
withdrawal. Students will be requested to conduct an exit interview with the program director prior to leaving the program. See page 14 for information on withdrawal.
Readmission
Students may request readmission after voluntary withdrawal
by submitting a letter to the program director stating the reasons the student wishes readmission and the anticipated date
for readmission. The submission of a letter and previous enrollment does not constitute automatic acceptance and/or
reentry into the program. Reapplication to the PA Program
after dismissal from the program will be considered only
under extremely unusual circumstances. Students who submit
letters will be reviewed by the program faculty. Any student
requesting readmission will be considered a new applicant to
the program and will be required to complete the program application process as a new applicant, and may be required to
repeat coursework.
PA Program Faculty
Beth Alexander, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. BS, PharmD, University of Minnesota.
Eric Barth, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies.
BA, University of St. Thomas; BS, PA Certificate, Trevecca
Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Carrie Gray, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Central College; MPAS, University of Iowa.
Holly Levine, Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA,
Northwestern University; MD, Loyola University Chicago
Stritch School of Medicine.
Dawn Ludwig, Assistant Professor and Director, Physician
Assistant Studies. BA, MS, University of Colorado; PhD,
Capella University; PA Certification, University of Colorado.
Patricia Marincic, Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Purdue University; MS,
Colorado State University; PhD, Utah State University.
Steven Nerheim, Instructor and Medical Director, Physician
Assistant Studies. MD, University of Minnesota; MDiv, Luther
Seminary.
Brenda Talarico, Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, University of Minnesota; MPAS, University of Nebraska; PA Certification,
Augsburg College.
Trent Whitcomb, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. BS, Mankato State University; MS and PA Certification, Finch University.
Reapplication does not guarantee readmission to the Physician Assistant Program. After careful review of the student’s
previous academic record and the request for readmission, a
decision will be made. Students may be required to repeat se-
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Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work
You have chosen an exciting way to serve others. The social work profession offers you the rewarding prospect of joining with
others to respond to problems and develop opportunities that benefit individuals, families, groups, and communities. The MSW
degree prepares you for advanced professional practice in the field of social work.
Augsburg’s MSW program prepares you for agency-based practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities, and
with a dedication to system change that reduces oppression and discrimination. Graduates of our program share how they appreciated the opportunity to learn new ideas as well as learn more about themselves. These graduates valued our small class
size, our cohort structure, and the opportunity to have a mentoring relationship with our faculty and staff. As a small program,
we have high expectations for our students and at the same time offer the flexibility to help them meet their individual goals.
Attending Augsburg College will transform and develop your professional life in unexpected ways. We have two concentrations. The first, Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP), will prepare you for direct clinical practice with individuals, families,
and groups. The second, Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA), will prepare you for macro social work
practice with organizations, communities, and other large systems.
We are delighted in your interest in our MSW program and invite you to join us in a lifelong adventure in learning. The personal and professional growth necessary to become an advanced professional social worker is challenging. We encourage you to
take the challenge with us.
Lois A. Bosch, PhD, LISW
Director, Master of Social Work
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Master of Social Work
MSW Mission
Academic Calendar
Our mission is to develop social work professionals for practice that promotes social justice and empowerment towards
the well-being of people in a diverse and global society.
The MSW program meets on a trimester academic calendar,
offering classes September through June. Classes typically
meet every other weekend with an occasional back-to-back
weekend. Field practicum hours are generally completed during weekday hours in the student’s home town and vary depending on the agency placement and the student’s
availability. For academic calendars and schedules, go to
www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar.
Program Overview
The MSW program prepares social work students for agencybased practice in public and non-profit settings. By working
in the agency setting, social workers collaborate with others
to provide holistic, affordable, and accessible services to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Our challenging
MSW curriculum integrates social work theory with microand macro-practice methods. Students develop skills, knowledge, and values necessary for ethical social work practice. As
you progress through our MSW program, you will:
• learn how an individual lives in and is affected by his or
her social environment;
• understand how social policies and programs affect individuals, families, communities, and society;
• apply theories and methods of practice through the field
practicum experience;
• use a range of client-centered approaches to practice with
client groups of all types and sizes;
• engage in practice informed by sound, scholarly research;
• evaluate the effectiveness of your social work practice or
social work programs;
• advocate for eradication of oppression and discrimination;
and
• be a responsible and contributing citizen in the local and
global community.
Accreditation
Augsburg’s MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Your MSW degree must be accredited by CSWE if you wish to seek licensure with the social
work board of your state. For more information on CSWE accreditation go to www.cswe.org.
Plan of Study
Students entering Augsburg’s MSW program with a bachelor’s
degree from a discipline other than social work are foundation students. Foundation students complete 18 full courses.
Full-time foundation students are enrolled in a two-year program. Part-time foundation students are enrolled in a fouryear program.
Students entering Augsburg’s MSW program with a bachelor’s
degree in social work from a CSWE (Council on Social Work
Education) accredited institution have advanced standing.
Advanced standing students complete 13 full courses and are
enrolled in a one-and-a-half-year program. The part-time option is not offered for students with advanced standing.
All students must complete the MSW degree in no more than
four years following matriculation.
Class Periods
Classes meet in four-hour blocks on Friday evenings, 6 to 10
p.m.; Saturday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon; and Saturday afternoons, 1 to 5 p.m. Each class meets for eight sessions in a
given trimester.
Time Commitment
Although classes meet on weekends, students spend time on
their studies during non-class weekends and weekdays. On a
class weekend, the typical student will spend 12 hours in class
within a 23-hour period. For every hour spent in class, a student may expect to spend three to four hours outside of class
working on assignments or group projects. A student may
also spend 15 to 20 hours per week in the field practicum
during the fall and winter trimesters (a span of six or seven
months for each practicum). In the final year of study, students complete a summative document, which requires significant independent research, analysis, and writing.
Some MSW students work full time while enrolled in the program; however, full-time employment is not recommended.
Most students arrange to reduce their work hours or request
time away during their graduate studies. Each student’s situation is unique and must be decided individually. All students
must develop strategies for balancing family, work, and academic responsibilities.
Course Credit and Contact Hours
A full credit MSW course (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each full course meets for 32 contact
hours, with the expectation of substantial independent study
outside of class.
Cohort Structure
MSW students are admitted to a particular cohort. Cohorts are
distinguished by level of admission (foundation or advanced
standing), rate of attendance (full-time or part-time), and chosen concentration (Multicultural Clinical Practice [MCCP] or
Program Development, Policy, and Administration [PDPA]).
Any changes to a student’s cohort selection must be approved
by the MSW director.
Field Practicum
Foundation students complete 920 hours in two field practica; advanced standing students complete 500 hours in one
field practicum. Successful completion of the first field
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practicum, applicable for foundation students, is a minimum
of 420 hours. Successful completion of the second field
practicum, required for both foundation and advanced standing students, is a minimum of 500 hours. Each practicum experience is spread over at least two trimesters (fall and
winter). These hours are completed concurrent with enrollment in the fieldwork seminars as well as other MSW courses.
MSW Curriculum Components
Foundation Curriculum
The foundation curriculum is made up of nine full courses
and a generalist field practicum. In the foundation courses,
you are introduced to social work as a profession. You will
learn both historical and contemporary theories and practice
methods relating to both the individual and the environment.
During the foundation year, you will study human behavior
and the social environment, history of social welfare policy,
research methods, assessment frameworks, family and community diversity, and social work values and ethics.
In the foundation curriculum, you will apply this generalist
knowledge of theories and practice methods in the generalist
field practicum. The field practicum is completed concurrently with your enrollment in two fieldwork seminar courses.
The full foundation curriculum is required of all students,
with the exception of those admitted with advanced standing.
Before beginning the concentration curriculum, all foundation
coursework and field hours must be successfully completed.
Concentration Curriculum
The concentration curriculum is made up of nine full courses
and an advanced field practicum. After completing the foundation requirements, you will enroll in the concentration curriculum, which you selected at the time of application.
Augsburg offers two concentrations: Multicultural Clinical
Practice (MCCP) or Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA). In either concentration, you will deepen
your knowledge of the primary issues affecting families and
communities, develop a range of client-centered approaches
to practice, gain a broader understanding of human diversity,
develop competencies in practice-based research, and learn
practice or program evaluation techniques.
In the concentration curriculum, you will apply this advanced
knowledge of theories and practice methods in the concentration field practicum. The field practicum is relevant to your
chosen concentration and is completed concurrently with
your enrollment in two or three field seminar courses. As a
capstone to your MSW program, you will complete a summative evaluation project or a portfolio project.
Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Concentration
Multiculturalism is a process requiring practitioners to have a
deep awareness of their social and cultural identity and the
use of multiple lenses when working with diverse populations. With person-in-environment as an organizing perspective, multicultural clinical social work practice addresses the
biopsychosocial and spiritual functioning of individuals, fami-
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lies, and groups. To this end, graduates of the MCCP concentration develop competence in using relationship-based, culturally informed, and theoretically grounded interventions
with persons facing challenges, disabilities, or impairments,
including emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders.
Program Development, Policy, and Administration
(PDPA) Concentration
In the tradition of Jane Addams, the heart of macro social
work practice directs energy toward changing agency, government, and institutional policies that obscure or oppress people. While many social workers view their role as focused on
individuals and families, social work must also actively seek
equality and justice for clients within agencies, institutions,
and society. Social work leaders must advocate for social
change to ensure social justice. The Program Development,
Policy, and Administration (PDPA) concentration responds to
this demand for leadership.
The macro (PDPA) social work practitioner recognizes the
strengths and abilities of individuals and communities to implement change. The social work macro practitioner works in
partnership with these individuals and communities to do so.
In this concentration you will learn the knowledge and skills
necessary to work with others to achieve needed social
change. You also will learn to develop, lead, guide, and administer programs that serve diverse people in a variety of settings. If you are interested in social work leadership, program
planning, or community and policy advocacy, this concentration helps you achieve that goal.
Portfolio or Summative Evaluation Project
Portfolio Project (MCCP students)
The goal of the MCCP Portfolio is to enhance the integration
of theory and practice, as well as to offer more vivid portrayals
of a student’s academic and professional experience than traditional assessments. By definition, portfolios are formative,
i.e., designed for guided reflection and self-evaluation. However they are also summative documents in that they illustrate
students’ competencies. All MCCP students are required to
create such a portfolio during their final year of study. Items
in a portfolio might include videotapes, process recordings,
reflective statements, writing samples, case analyses, term papers, electronic submissions, policy activities, feedback from
service users, self-evaluations of personal progress, and links
to references.
Summative Evaluation Project (PDPA students)
All social workers must evaluate their practice to determine
whether they are helping or harming clients. While in the
concentration practicum, PDPA students will design and implement a program evaluation for their summative project,
which requires integration and application of knowledge and
skills from both the foundation and concentration curricula.
Students develop their research while in their field internship
and are advised by their field seminar professor. Students conduct and present this evaluation/research project during their
final year of study.
Master of Social Work
Master’s Thesis
Students have the option of completing a thesis. Course credit
for the general elective is given for this option. Students work
with a thesis adviser to develop more in-depth research skills
contributing to social work knowledge. To pursue the thesis
option, students must notify the MSW program director by
the end of spring trimester of the foundation year.
Degree requirements
To be conferred the MSW degree, students must achieve the
following:
• Successful completion of any admission conditions (e.g.,
statistics, bachelor’s degree)
• Successful completion of MSW courses:
18 full courses for foundation students
13 full courses for advanced standing students
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5, and with a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Successful completion of 920 hours of approved field practica for foundation students, 500 hours of approved field
practicum for advanced standing students
• Successful completion and submission of the portfolio project (MCCP) or the summative evaluation project (PDPA)
• Successful completion of all degree requirements within
four years of matriculation
State of Minnesota Social Work Licensure
Six months prior to completion of the MSW degree at Augsburg, students may apply to take the Licensed Graduate Social
Worker (LGSW) license exam from the Minnesota Board of
Social Work. To achieve LGSW licensure students must pass
the state board exam and complete the MSW degree.
To seek the Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) license or the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
(LICSW) license, one must work two years full time (or 4,000
hours part-time) as an LGSW under the supervision of an
LISW or LICSW. Upon completion of the supervision requirement, one may take the LISW or LICSW state board exam.
For more information, go to the Minnesota Board of Social
Work web page, www.socialwork.state.mn.us.
MSW Course Requirements
SWK 535*
SWK 536*
SPRING
SWK 504
SWK 509
SWK 516
Integrative Field Seminar 2 (.5) (taken concurrent with first practicum)
Human Behavior and the Macro Social Environment (.5)
Research Methods 1
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
Practice
Community Development for Social Change
Concentration Courses
Multicultural Clinical Practice Concentration
FALL
SWK 610
SWK 615
SWK 628
SWK 629
WINTER
SWK 611
SWK 616
SWK 630
SWK 631
SWK 635
SPRING
SWK 612
SWK 634
SWK 636
SWK 639
SWK 699
Integrative Field Seminar 3: MCCP (.5) (taken
concurrent with second practicum)
Diversity/Inequality 1: MCCP (.5)
MCCP with Individuals
MCCP with Families
Integrative Field Seminar 4: MCCP (.5) (taken
concurrent with second practicum)
Diversity/Inequality 2: MCCP (.5)
MCCP Policy Practice
MCCP with Groups (.5)
MCCP Evaluation 1 (.5)
Integrative Field Seminar 5: MCCP (.5) (taken
concurrent with second practicum)
MCCP Supervision (.5)
MCCP Evaluation 2 (.5)
MCCP Elective (.5)
General Elective
Program Development, Policy, and Administration
Concentration
FALL
SWK 651
SWK 657
SWK 660
SWK 667
Integrative Field Seminar 3: PDPA (.5) (taken
concurrent with second practicum)
Diversity/Inequality 1: PDPA (.5)
Research 2: Program Evaluation
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice 1
Foundation Courses
FALL
SWK 500*
SWK 505*
SWK 530*
SWK 531*
WINTER
SWK 501*
SWK 506*
SWK 510
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Practice Methods and Skills 1: Individuals
Integrative Field Seminar 1 (.5) (taken concurrent with first practicum)
Methods Skills Lab (.5)
History of Social Welfare Policy
Practice Methods and Skills 2: Groups
Advanced Practice Methods (advanced standing students only)
WINTER
SWK 652
SWK 658
SWK 668
SWK 675
Integrative Field Seminar 4: PDPA (.5) (taken
concurrent with second practicum)
Diversity/Inequality 2: PDPA (.5)
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice 2
Planning and Policy Practice 1
SPRING
SWK 669
SWK 676
SWK 699
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice 3
Planning and Policy Practice 2
General Elective
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*Course potentially can be waived for advanced standing students (BSW holders).
Portfolio or Summative Evaluation Project
Completed and submitted in final year of study.
MSW Course Descriptions
Foundation Courses
SWK 500 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
This course provides the knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth through the life cycle. It explores the interplay of sociocultural, biological, spiritual, and
psychological factors that influence the growth of individuals
and families in contemporary world society. Basic knowledge
of biological systems is required.
SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy
This course analyzes the history of social welfare policy in the
United States and its impact on current social systems and social policy. It examines the major assumptions, values, ideas,
and events that contribute to the rise of the welfare state and
the profession of social work. Social welfare policies of other
countries are explored.
SWK 504 Research Methods 1
This course provides an introduction to social science research methods and ethics, including practice and program
evaluation. The course presents research designs, both quantitative and qualitative approaches, and various ways to organize, compare, and interpret findings. Students will be
introduced to the use of computers in data analysis. Basic
knowledge of statistics is required.
SWK 505 Practice Methods and Skills 1: Individuals
This course introduces students to social work practice. In sequence with SWK 506, it prepares students to apply the generalist perspective for practice with systems of all sizes. Students
begin by learning about social work with individuals, with a
dual focus on the person in the environment. In this context,
they learn about direct services as well as social change.
SWK 506 Practice Methods and Skills 2: Groups
This course prepares students for generalist social work practice with larger client systems. The strengths perspective is
emphasized, and students learn to complete assessments and
formulate intervention strategies in partnership with groups,
organizations, and communities.
SWK 509 Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
Practice
This is a foundation Human Behavior and the Social Environment course which explores psychopathology and mental disorders from a developmental and strengths perspective.
Emphasis is placed on understanding biopsychosocial influences on the incidence, course and treatment of the most
commonly presented mental disorders and the differential effect of these factors on diverse populations at risk.
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SWK 510 Advanced Practice Methods
This course is for advanced standing students only and is designed to provide a transition from their BSW program to advanced placement in the MSW program. It provides knowledge
and skill building in the latest approaches to social work practice, contemporary theories, and current research on effectiveness. The program’s approach to graduate level social work
practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations, and
communities will be covered, with opportunities to build on
students’ BSW background and post-graduate experience.
SWK 516 Community Development for Social Change
This course applies the ecological premise that what is personal is also political. The course focuses on knowledge and
skills necessary to practice at the community level of social
work practice. Students will analyze social organizations, policies, and community development.
SWK 530 AND SWK 535 Field Seminar 1 & 2
(.5 credit each)
The integrative field seminars are courses where field practice
and classroom theory meet. The goal is to strengthen the connections between social work theory and practice. Students
are expected to spend 420 hours in a fieldwork practicum
during enrollment in these two courses and to be enrolled in
the corresponding practice methods courses.
SWK 531 Methods Skills Lab (.5 credit)
This half-credit course places an emphasis on active learning
and the application of content presented in SWK 505. The
skills lab is an integral part of the required graduate school
core curriculum. All students in field placements must participate in the skills lab and Integrative Field Seminar 1.
SWK 536 Human Behavior and the Macro Social Environment (.5 credit)
This course builds on HBSE 1, moving from the individual life
span focus to emphasizing the impact of the environment in all
relationships, stressing the link between social issues and individual problems plus defining the common human condition.
Multicultural Clinical Practice Concentration Courses
SWK 610, 611, and 612 Integrative Field Seminar 3, 4,
and 5: MCCP (.5 credit each)
The Field Seminars are designed to address issues and experiences from the student’s field practicum through rigorous application of different theoretical concepts and social work
principles using a culturally sensitive approach grounded in a
clear ethical foundation. The goal is to strengthen the students’ sophistication in understanding the interconnections
between culturally appropriate theory and practice skills related to a specific client system, and the students’ inherent
and inescapable contribution based on the students’ use of
self. Secondly, the field seminar is the course where the students reflect on the evolution of their practice and document
their progress. All students in field placements must participate in the appropriate concurrent Field Seminar.
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SWK 615 and 616 Diversity and Inequality 1 and 2:
MCCP (.5 credit each)
These courses are based on a dual focus of valuing diversity
and understanding social justice. This two-course sequence
studies the history, demographics, and cultures of various disenfranchised groups as well as the dominant culture. It examines the impact of inequality on people of all backgrounds. In
the second trimester, students will participate in dialogue
group: a stage-based, co-facilitated, face-to-face group that focuses on dialogue skills within the context of one’s race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, country of origin, gender
identity and sexual orientation. The two-sequence course is
based on several assumptions: social inequality is an overarching phenomenon related to diversity, with individual manifestations within different social identity categories; social
injustice occurs and is present at individual, institutional, and
societal/structural levels; and, professional social work ethics
and values demand cultural competence and culturally sensitive practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
SWK 628 MCCP with Individuals
MCCP with Individuals is a required methods course in the
MCCP concentration. The course prepares social work clinicians who are competent to assess, intervene and monitor
clinical interventions that are culturally sensitive and consistent with social work values and ethics. Although focused on
individual intervention, clients are viewed within the context
of their families and social context. The therapeutic process
and treatment strategies are examined, incorporating content
from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and post-modern
models. These content area are compared from a multicultural
perspective in terms of their theoretical assumptions, intervention methods, and empirical evidence regarding treatment
outcomes. Application of the models is placed within the
problem-solving model and guided by an ecosystems,
strengths, and empowerment perspective. Particular attention
is given to the development of self-reflective practitioners.
SWK 629 MCCP with Families
MCCP with Families is a required methods course that focuses on the family as a unit of assessment and intervention
in clinical social work practice. This course examines theory,
knowledge and skills for clinical practice with families within
a multicultural context. Students apply major family therapy
models to assessing and intervening with families experiencing problems. The models are compared from a multicultural
perspective in terms of their theoretical assumptions, intervention methods, and empirical evidence regarding treatment
outcomes. Application of the models is placed within the
problem-solving model and guided by ecosystems, strengths
and empowerment perspectives. The course emphasizes family work that is appropriate to individual and family developmental stages and to diverse family types. Attention is given
to family-centered practice in different social work fields of
practice and settings and to the development of self-awareness
of the practitioner.
SWK 630 MCCP Policy Practice
In this course, Multi-Cultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) students learn how organizational and social policies affect the
delivery of clinical social work services in multicultural contexts. Students build upon the core policy practice competencies gained in their MSW foundation courses. Clinical social
work practice is distinguished from other professional clinical
practice by this use of the person-in-environment perspective.
The multi-cultural lens sharpens focus on both the strengths
that come with diversity and the discrimination and oppression, such as racism, that policies can uphold or undo.
SWK 631 MCCP with Groups (.5 credit)
This course prepares students for advanced multicultural
groupwork within a clinical practice. This course builds on
the foundational curriculum with particular attention to clinical practice skills. Students will focus on the process of individual empowerment and change in the context of clinical
group processes. Applied theories of human development,
change, and resilience are integrated with theories of group
processes, group leadership, and group communication as a
critical knowledge base for planning, intervention, and leadership. Students will develop an understanding of phases of
group practice, intervention skills, and ethical practices applied in a groupwork environment. In this course, the reflexive use of self and the cautious use of evidence based practice
serve as the foundation for culturally responsive groupwork.
Students will consider how their social identity and position
influences similar and mixed social identity groups and their
processes.
SWK 634 MCCP Supervision (.5 credit)
Building upon the research to date on social work supervision, this course presents the functions of supervision (administrative, educational, supportive) as they interrelate in
achieving the primary purpose of clinical supervision: assuring that client services prevent difficulties in client functioning and restore or enhance the biopsycohosocial and spiritual
functioning of individuals, families and groups served by supervisees. Students hone skills necessary for each of the stages
of the supervisory process (planning, beginning, work, and
ending), and they build a repertoire of supervisory questions
that have been associated in research with fostering success in
meeting clients’ goals. Students learn to differentiate supervision with its dimensions of hierarchal power, responsibility, liability, and authority from peer consultation. They gain
competencies in individual an group supervision and consultation with a multicultural lens to advance the application of
theories and models of clnical social work practice.
SWK 635 and 636 MCCP Evaluation 1 and 2
(.5 credit each)
The values and skills of advanced clinical practice combined
with research methods guide the creation of culturally appropriate approaches to monitoring and evaluating clinical practice. Multicultural evaluation is built on the values of social
work, “dignity, self-determination, equity, empowerment, and
social justice” (Gutierrez, 2004, p. 127). Monitoring and eval-
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uating clinical practice requires the integration of evidencebased practice knowledge, multicultural clinical skills and
multi-epistemological research skills. This approach to evaluation critically applies the fundamental tenants of social science research, including both modern and post-modern
methods.
SWK 639 MCCP Elective (.5 credit)
Courses in MCCP electives are opportunities for students to
practice with a focus on a particular field or aspect of social
work practice. Examples include Social Work with Involuntary Clients, Ethics, and Domestic Violence.
Program Development, Policy, and Administration Concentration Courses
SWK 651 AND 652 Field Seminar 3 and 4: PDPA
(.5 credit each)
The goal of these two courses is to strengthen the connections
between theory and practice. All students in field placements
must participate in the appropriate concurrent Field Seminar.
As part of this integrative function, the seminar also serves as
a means for making connections among course components
and the expansion of classroom content—particularly as relating to dynamics of groups, communities, and organizations;
human behavior; policy analysis; and research.
SWK 657 AND 658 Diversity and Inequality 1 and 2:
PDPA (.5 credit each)
These courses explore diversity and social inequality related
to race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation, age,
and disability with application to the social service setting.
Students focus on the structural and institutional processes
through which social inequality is created and perpetuated.
Institutional remedies for inequality are studied, such as affirmative action and equal opportunity policy, culturally competent supervision, administration, program development, and
advocacy.
SWK 660 Research 2: Program Evaluation
Building on the basic research skills developed in Research 1,
this course offers a program-oriented exploration of the range
of research methods used in social work. There will be a particular focus on evaluative research, a critique of the role of
research in assessing efficiency and effectiveness in social
service delivery, and identification with the responsibility of
social workers “to expand the knowledge base” of social
work. The course emphasizes research as a tool at all levels of
social work and will be concerned with strengthening the
linkages between research, theory, and program evaluation.
SWK 667 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 1
This course examines organizational theory and structure,
processes of development, research, and evaluation, and social
work values and ethics in the workplace. The need to work effectively within an organizational context means that social
work practitioners must acquire a level of expertise in organization theory, dynamics, structure, and behavior, and also an
understanding of how organizations provide practice opportu-
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nities and constraints. This course provides opportunities for
students to build the necessary skills to become effective service providers or change agents in the context of their work in
social service organizations.
SWK 668 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 2
This course builds on the theoretical knowledge base of SWK
667 and is intended to provide students with opportunities to
apply those critical skills used in supervision and management. These skills are intended as a base for the beginning administrator. This course expects the student to develop
specific skills in budgeting and personnel/human resource
functions (e.g., recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and
evaluation). Prerequisite: SWK 667
SWK 669 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 3
This course explores strategies and methods for working effectively with other service agencies, legislative and policymaking bodies, regulatory agencies, and advocacy groups.
Prerequisite: SWK 668
SWK 675 Planning and Policy Practice 1
This course examines theoretical and conceptual ideas concerning human services, their rationale in a market economy,
and their relationship to public policy. Students will gain
knowledge and build skills in the planning, implementation,
and evaluation of services at various levels of system design,
taking into account organizational, financial, and technological dimensions within an analytical framework of defined
need and demand for service.
SWK 676 Planning and Policy Practice 2
This course examines theories, concepts, and analytical
frameworks for analyzing policy. It addresses the role of economics, demographics, politics, values, and other relevant factors on policy design and implementation. The course
emphasizes the analysis of selected existing or proposed policies in such areas as social insurance (e.g., Social Security),
welfare reform, health care, long-term care, and tax policy including tax expenditures. Prerequisite: SWK 675
Both Concentrations
SWK 699 General Elective
Students in both concentrations complete at least one general
elective course for graduation. The following are examples of
elective offerings that are rotated each year:
• Parent and Professional Planning
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
• Child Welfare: History, Policy, and Practice
• Spirituality in Social Work and Human Services
We also offer short-term electives abroad:
Exploring Human Services in International Settings (examples
include Mexico, Slovenia, Namibia, South Africa, India,
China, and Hong Kong)
SWK 698 Independent Study
Students may propose to complete an independent study proj-
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ect. Such directed study projects provide the opportunity for a
student to explore a particular area of social work. A faculty
sponsor must be secured and a proposal submitted to the Social Work Department. On rare occasions, an independent
study may be used to satisfy the general elective requirement.
Prior approval is required. Courses that are part of the required curriculum may not be taken as independent study.
Fieldwork and Field Placement
Social work education goes beyond the classroom. Through
the field experience, we expect that students will demonstrate
skills to bridge theory and practice. Collaborative efforts between the student, the field agency, and the MSW program are
essential to successful learning. The foundation of the practice
includes:
• ethical, competent professional practice;
• problem solving within a systems framework and strengths
perspective;
• use of advanced practice theories in Multicultural Clinical
Practice or Program Development, Policy, and Administration settings;
• evaluation of the effectiveness of program or practice activities;
• an understanding of, and respect for, diverse peoples and
cultures;
• responsibility and service to the local and global community in the interest of social justice; and
• a commitment to oppose oppression of all forms.
Field Education Format
Under the instruction and supervision of professionallytrained, MSW-level, and program-approved field instructors,
foundation students will spend a minimum of 920 hours in
two field practica. Advanced standing students will spend a
minimum of 500 hours in one field practicum. The foundation practicum is spread over at least two trimesters (fall and
winter) and the concentration practicum is spread over the
entire academic year. Both practica are concurrent with enrollment in fieldwork integrative seminars as well as other MSW
coursework.
The fieldwork education of the MSW program is divided into
two components:
Foundation Practicum
The foundation practicum, or generalist practicum, puts emphasis on developing competence as a professional generalist
social worker. It requires a minimum of 420 hours and is
completed by students admitted at the foundation level. Students spend an average of 15 hours per week during the fall
and winter terms in this practicum.
Concentration Practicum
The concentration practicum places emphasis on advanced
practice skills and leadership qualities related to the chosen
concentration. It requires a minimum of 500 hours and is
completed by all students, including those admitted with ad-
vanced standing. Students spend an average of 18 hours per
week during the fall, winter, and spring terms in this
practicum.
Process for Field Practicum Selection
Field practica begin in the fall. Selection begins the previous
spring in collaboration with two other Twin Cities MSW programs. Students attend the student field orientation before beginning their search. The opportunity is also provided to
attend a Field Fair held jointly by Augsburg College and the
University of Minnesota School of Social Work. At this Field
Fair, students are able to meet a large number of agencies and
potential field instructors. Practicum selection involves interviews at approved sites, arranged by the student, and a matching process conducted collaboratively by the field
coordinators at the three MSW programs in the Twin Cities.
In some instances, students can petition to complete a field
practicum at an agency not on the approved list or at their
place of employment. Students work with the MSW field coordinator for such proposals.
Field Practicum Settings
The Augsburg field faculty are committed to the success of
each student in a stimulating and challenging field practicum.
Our current list of approved field sites includes agencies in
the following areas of practice:
• family and children
• child welfare
• mental health
• crisis intervention
• senior resources
• family social policy
• health and human services
• corrections and probation
• public and independent schools
• youth services
• hospitals
• developmental disabilities
• American Indian family services
• chronic and persistent mental illness
• chemical dependency
• court services
• immigrant, migrant, refugee services
• victims of torture
• faith-based social services
• neighborhood services
• legislation advocacy
• housing services
• employment services
• community organizing
• research centers
Dual Degree in Social Work and Theology
(MSW/MA, Theology)
Augsburg College’s Department of Social Work (Minneapolis)
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and Luther Seminary (St. Paul) offer a dual degree: Master of
Social Work and Master of Arts in theology (MSW/MA). The
dual degree has been approved by both institutions and by the
Council on Social Work Education. If you are interested in
combining a Master of Social Work with a Master of Arts in
theology, we recommend you begin with the Luther Seminary
program first and identify yourself as seeking the dual degree.
For application information visit the Luther Seminary website
at www.luthersem.edu/catalog/05_07/dual_msw.asp .
Purpose
The dual degree focuses on meeting the educational interests
of people planning to serve the spiritual and social needs of
families, individuals, and communities in both rural and
urban settings. Both institutions have a commitment to social
and economic justice and to teamwork in the pastoral and
human service settings. This joint program is ecumenical in
its admission policies as well as its academic outlook.
Objectives
Three primary objectives have been established:
• To educate practitioners in social work and ministry who
can combine the values, skills, and knowledge of both theology and social work to serve people in more holistic
ways.
• To generate the partnerships necessary to serve the complex needs of communities and people experiencing transition in their lives, including the change of government
support for those in poverty.
• To prepare practitioners to seek the strengths of interdisciplinary teams in the human service and pastoral settings.
Enrollment
Dual degree students enroll in Luther Seminary courses first.
Upon completion of this first year of courses, students then
enroll in Augsburg courses for a second and third year (fulltime). In the dual degree, Luther Seminary offers nine courses
which can be completed in one year if pursued full-time. The
remaining Luther Seminary course requirements are waived
and replaced by the Augsburg MSW curriculum. At Augsburg,
dual degree students complete the entire MSW curriculum
with the exception of the general elective.
Course Format and Field Practicum
Luther Seminary courses are offered on a weekday schedule
and Augsburg College courses are offered on a weekend
schedule. The field practicum is incorporated into the Augsburg curriculum and will be in a setting reflective of the dual
degree program, such as congregational multidisciplinary
teams, nursing home chaplaincy, and social work teams. The
Luther Seminary program and the Augsburg College program
are both full-time; it is not feasible for students to do both
programs simultaneously.
Summary of MSW/MA Theology Dual Degree Requirements
• Luther Seminary full courses: 9
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• Augsburg College full courses: 12—advanced standing,
17—foundation (elective is met at Luther)
• MSW field practicum course credit hours: see guidelines
under field practicum
• MSW portfolio or summative evaluation project
Admission to the Dual Degree
It is the responsibility of dual degree students to be aware of
application deadlines for both institutions. Applicants must
apply to each program separately. Please note: admission to
one institution does not guarantee admission to the other.
To request the catalog and application materials, you must
contact each program separately. Financial aid is also a separate process.
Dual Degree in Social Work and Business
Administration (MSW/MBA)
Augsburg College offers a dual MSW/MBA degree in social
work and business administration. Students enrolled in the
dual degree program learn to create better managed and financially sound service organizations to serve diverse communities, both locally and globally.
Purpose
Many social service agencies today require that agency managers combine financial and business expertise with social
work practice and policy formation. The MSW/MBA dual degree prepares graduates to function in a workplace that demands the delivery of quality services with increasingly
limited resources.
Concentration
The MSW/MBA dual degree includes an accelerated third year
of study for MSW students who elect the Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA) concentration. In
this macro practice concentration, students learn to affect positive change in social service systems through their work with
communities, organizations, and social policy makers.
Prior Augsburg MSW graduates who have completed the necessary PDPA coursework will return to complete the MBA
portion of the dual degree.
Schedule
Years 1 and 2 (September through June)
MSW classes meet on alternating weekends – Friday evenings,
Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons.
Year 3 (12–16 months)
MBA classes meet primarily one night per week. The MBA
program includes a summer term.
Curriculum
• 18 full MSW courses for foundation students or 13 full
MSW courses for advanced standing students
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• Either 920 hours (foundation) or 500 hours (advanced
standing) MSW field practicum experience
• The MSW summative evaluation project may be accepted
by the MBA program as partial fulfillment of the MBA
project.
• Complete a minimum of 8 MBA courses for students who
completed the MSW degree 2002 and beyond; complete a
minimum of 9 MBA courses for students who completed
the MSW degree prior to 2002
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statistics course. These courses must be completed prior
to enrollment.
Completed BSW course equivalency checklist (for advanced standing applicants)
Three completed and signed recommendation checklist
forms, with letters attached
Typed, double-spaced personal statement responding to the
questions noted on the application form
Results of the TOEFL language tests (refer to p. 16 for college policy)
Official international credit evaluation course-by-course review (for degrees completed outside of the United States)
For more information regarding the MBA coursework required for the MSW/MBA dual degree see page 58.
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MBA Admission
Admission as an international student
MSW/MBA dual degree applicants may apply to both programs at the same time or admitted MSW students may wait
to apply to the MBA program until their concentration year.
The GMAT is waived for MSW/MBA dual degree applicants.
MBA application materials include: completed application,
two short essays, an updated resume, two letters of recommendation, and a personal interview with the MBA program
director. Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other.
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 16.
Admission to MSW
The Augsburg College MSW program promotes the widest
possible diversity within its student population. Therefore,
the admission policies ensure that educational opportunities
are provided to persons with a range of abilities, backgrounds,
beliefs, and cultures.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to eight (8.0) transfer credits. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit on p. 14.) Eligible
courses must be from a CSWE-accredited MSW program and
students must have received a grade of B (3.0) or higher. Students must complete no fewer than 10 (10.0) courses at Augsburg in order to receive their MSW degree from Augsburg
College.
Admission with Advanced Standing
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or
university
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Liberal arts coursework in the social sciences, humanities,
biology, and statistics
Advanced standing is an application category open to those
with a bachelor’s degree in social work accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Advanced standing applicants may seek waivers for up to eight of the following MSW courses: Human Behavior and the Social
Environment, History of Social Welfare Policy, Practice Methods 1 and 2, and Integrative Fieldwork Seminars 1 and 2,
which include 420 field practicum hours. Advanced standing
applicants must offer an equivalent BSW course for each with
a grade of B (3.0) or higher in order to receive a waiver.
Application Checklist
Academic Policies
The following materials must be submitted to Augsburg’s
Graduate Admissions Office:
• Completed and signed application form—
www.augsburg.edu/msw or call 612-330-1520.
The application completion deadline is January 15 each
year for entry in the following academic year. All applications and materials noted below are due by 5 p.m. on the
application completion deadline.
• $35 application fee
• One official transcript from each previously-attended postsecondary institution. This includes colleges, universities,
vocational/technical institutions, and PSEO institutions.
• Liberal arts prerequisite coursework including four
social sciences, three humanities, one biology, and one
Academic Achievement
Listed below are general descriptions for the application
process. Refer to the MSW application documents for details
regarding specific application requirements.
Admission Requirements
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will
be placed on academic probation for the following term. A 3.0
cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a
student to be removed from probation. If the cumulative
grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be
dismissed from the program. Students are retained in the program who can:
• maintain expected grade point average (3.0 or higher);
• complete course requirements of the program and field
placement in a timely manner;
• complete the program within four years;
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• abide by the department’s Standards for Social Work Education and the NASW Code of Ethics.
No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 will count toward the degree. Courses with a grade below 2.5 must be repeated. No more than two courses can be repeated. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the
grade point average. If a student receives a grade below 2.5 in
a field course, the MSW director will initiate a Level III review,
as outlined in section 3.2 of the Standards for Social Work Education.
Evaluation of Student Field Performance
The criteria for evaluating field performance can be found in
the MSW Field Manual, which is distributed to newly-admitted students at our field orientation prior to seeking the field
placement.
Four-Year Limit
All students are required to finish the degree within four years
of matriculation. See page 12 for policy on Continuation of
coursework or final thesis.
Leave of Absence
Students who interrupt their program enrollment must request
a leave of absence through the MSW program in order to maintain their admitted status. The request must be made in writing.
A leave of absence typically requires a full year away from the
program in order to return to classes in sequence.
Prerequisite Courses
All foundation courses are prerequisite to the concentration
courses. Students may not enroll in the concentration courses
until successfully completing all foundation courses. In addition there are individual courses that are prerequisite to other
individual courses in the MSW curriculum. These are listed in
the MSW Handbook, which is distributed to newly-admitted
students.
Program Costs
In addition to tuition fees, MSW students can expect to purchase textbooks, a campus access permit, and student liability
insurance when in a field placement. There may be additional
fees associated with short-term electives abroad as well.
Graduate Scholarship Search Tips
Searching for grants and scholarships for graduate study can
be an arduous task. As you may know, graduate students do
not have access to many of the financial aid opportunities
open to undergraduates. Because of this, we strongly encourage you to spend some time doing your own independent research into graduate funding available locally, nationally, and
globally.
The simplest way to begin a search for graduate funding is to
look online. There are many “free” scholarship search engines
on the Web. We suggest you start with these before moving
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on to the fee-based services. As with most free services, there
is a draw-back—your e-mail address may be shared with other
organizations that may send you solicitations. You should always use caution when providing your personal information
via the Internet. Make sure the webpage you are using to enter
a “profile” about yourself is protected by a security system.
This is usually indicated by your browser with a closed padlock icon in the lower right corner. You should also check the
fine print and know if anything besides your e-mail address
will be sold to other organizations. Having said that, the following websites may provide a good starting point for your
search:
www.naswfoundation.org
www.gradloans.com
www.cswe.org
www.gradschools.com
www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org
www.fastweb.com
www.aauw.org
www.gradview.com
www.finaid.org
www.petersons.com
www.students.gov
www.srnexpress.com
Examples of Social Work Graduate Scholarships
Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships offered each year to students from ethnic groups of color. Applications due in May (go to
www.cswe.org.)
Gosnell Scholarship Funds
Ten awards ($1,000-$4,000) offered to social work students
interested in working with American Indian/Alaska Native
and Hispanic/Latino populations or in public and voluntary
nonprofit agency settings. Applications due in August (see
www.naswfoundation.org).
Vern Lyons Scholarship
One award ($2,000) offered to students interested in
health/mental health practice and a commitment to the
African American community. Applications due in August
(see www.naswfoundation.org).
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Several awards ($1,000 each) offered to students who demonstrate excellence in preparation for clinical social work practice. Applications due in March (see www.abecsw.org).
MSSA Diversity Educational Scholarship
One $500 award offered to students from African-American,
American Indian, Asian, GLBT, Hispanic and Immigrant Cultures in completing their education in the Human Service
Field. Applications due in June (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
Marjorie J. Carpenter Scholarship
One $1,500 award offered to students seeking education in
Master of Social Work
the human service field so they may enhance their professional and/or technical skill development. Applications due in
June (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
Resources in Academic Libraries
Most academic libraries have several directories to peruse if
you prefer using hard print. Examples in Augsburg’s library
reference section:
Grants Register
Directory of Financial Aids for Women
Scholarships and Other Financial Aid for Minnesota Students
Financial Aid for Native Americans 1999-2000
(part of a series consisting of additional volumes for African
Americans, Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans.)
Augsburg Scholarships
Augsburg’s Social Work Department offers several scholarships each year. These are available to second-year studentsonly. They range in amount from $300 to $3,000.
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for Minority Social Work
Students
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship
Bodo F. Suemning Memorial Scholarship
Blanca Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship
AmeriCorps Tuition Discount
Augsburg offers a tuition discount to students who are or have
been AmeriCorps volunteers—25% off the tuition cost of one
course per trimester. This would apply to all trimesters of
your MSW program. Contact the Enrollment Center for more
information.
Military Discount
organization, the MSW Forum. The purpose of the forum is to
facilitate communication between social work students and
the social work department, as well as to provide the opportunity for student participation in department governance, curriculum development, and program improvements. As such,
forum members are invited to attend Social Work department
meetings via representatives.
The forum historically has been volunteer based. Any student
may serve on the forum, provided the student can make a
commitment to attend the meetings and share in the efforts.
The MSW director and MSW program coordinator also serve
on the forum. Other faculty may be invited as permanent
members or as guests.
Past forum members established these guidelines:
• provide an avenue for students to share and discuss ideas
and/or concerns related to the MSW educational experience with the Social Work Department
• encourage constructive dialogue among students, faculty,
and department and College administrators
• make recommendations to the department regarding program improvements
• receive and give feedback on expectations of faculty, students, and the College
• plan and coordinate MSW student events, lectures, discussions
• organize social action projects
MSW Faculty
Anthony Bibus, III, Professor of Social Work. BA, College of
St. Thomas; MA, University of Virginia; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Laura Boisen, Associate Professor of Social Work, MSW Field
Coordinator. BS, Wartburg College; MSSW, University of Wisconsin; MPA, Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
(see page 18)
Other Resources
There is a general guide on Augsburg’s webpage that gives advice to “seniors” about finding funding for graduate school—
go to www.augsburg.edu/gradstudy.
Accreditations and Affiliations
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see page 9.
The Augsburg Master of Social Work program is accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
MSW Forum
Lois A. Bosch, Associate Professor of Social Work, MSW Program Director. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of
Iowa; PhD, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.
Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BS,
Augsburg College; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Ankita Deka, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi
University; MSW, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Christina Erickson, Associate Professor of Social Work, Field
Education Coordinator. BS, University of Minnesota; MSW,
University of Minnesota-Duluth; PhD, University of IllinoisChicago.
Annette Gerten, Associate Professor of Social Work, BSW
Field Coordinator. BA, College of St. Catherine; MSW, University of Michigan; PhD, University of Minnesota.
All MSW students are invited to participate in the student-run
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Melissa Hensley, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA,
MSW, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis; MHA, University of Missouri–Columbia.
Barbara Lehmann, Associate Professor of Social Work, BSW
Program Director. BA, Knox College; MSW, Tulane University;
PhD, Case Western Reserve University.
Nancy Rodenborg, Associate Professor of Social Work, Department Chair. BA, Indiana University; MSW, University of
Minnesota; MIA, School of International Training; PhD, University of Arizona.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Professor of Social Work. BS, University of North Texas; MSW, University of Illinois; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Michael Schock, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, University of Washington; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD,
University of Washington.
Maryann Syers, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Arizona State University; MSW, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Ngoh-Tiong Tan (on leave), Professor of Social Work. BA,
University of Singapore; MSW, University of Pennsylvania;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Staff
Emily Cronk, Administrative Assistant
Doran Edwards, BSW Assistant Director
Courtney Kocher, Field Assistant
Holley Locher-Stulen, MSW Program Coordinator
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Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog
2010-2011
Official Publication of Augsburg College
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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog
www.augsburg.edu
Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog
2010-2011
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College undergraduate education and its curriculum. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change without notice. The written policies
in the catalog are the College policies in force at the time of publication. It is the responsibility of each student to know the
requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult Academic
Advising, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 8 for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published 2010
www.augsburg.edu
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all
of us a map to our lives together as a college community.
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If
you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust that you will continue to find
here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg — they will last a
lifetime. I also hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress
you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue
to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in
which you will spend time for the next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg
College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe you will find
it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution,
A Greeting from the President
but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom
we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of
the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our
College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in
which you will be able to share your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s
challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and
service experiences that transform theory into action and unite the
liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in
a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of
undertaking — will occur on a small campus in the core of a great city; it
will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence
and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know
that those of us who await you here find the College an exciting place,
full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher
learning and good living. Here you can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
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Table of Contents
Academic Calendar – 6
Directory – 8
Introducing Augsburg – 10
Facts and Figures – 15
Undergraduate Admissions – 17
Weekend College – 17
Financing Your Education – 20
Student Life – 26
Academic Information – 36
Graduate Programs – 47
Departments and Programs (majors, minors, and course descriptions) – 64
Board of Regents – 245
ELCA Program Unit for Vocation and Education – 246
Faculty and Administration – 247
Maps – 263
Index – 264
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2010-2011 Academic Calendar
Day Program (and PA program)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated calendar and registration information
at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2010
Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
September 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
September 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
October 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
November 8-24
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November 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
November 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 13-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First-year registration
New student orientation
Classes begin
Mid-term break (one day only)
Registration for spring
Thanksgiving recess begins
Classes resume
Classes end
Final exams
Spring Term 2011
January 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes begin
March 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-term break begins
March 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes resume
April 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration for fall
April 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easter break begins
April 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Classes end
May 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final exams
May 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baccalaureate/Commencement
The multi-year calendar for planning purposes can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Please note that future years are subject to change.
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2010-2011 Academic Calendar
Weekend College and Graduate Programs (not including the PA program and MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s webpage for updated calendar and registration information
at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Fall Term 2010
Class Weekends:
September 10-12
September 24-26
October 8-10
October 22-24
November 5-7
November 19-21
December 3-5
December 10-12
Winter Term 2011
Class Weekends:
January 7-9
January 21-23
January 28-30
February 11-13
February 25-27
March 4-5 (MSW only)
March 11-13 (no MSW)
March 18-20 (MSW only)
March 25-27
Spring Term 2011
Class Weekends:
April 8-10
April 15-17
April 29-May 1
May 13-15
May 20-22
June 3-5,
June 17-19
June 24-26 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s webpage at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
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Area Code
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Access Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1749
Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1025
Academic Enrichment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1165
Academic Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1024
Admissions Offices
Office of Undergraduate Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1001
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-788-5678
Office of Graduate Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1101
Augsburg for Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1782
Alumni and Constituent Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1178
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-260-6590
Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1249
Campus Activities and Orientation / SOAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1111
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1053
Classroom Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1219
College Pastor/Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1707
Development (financial gifts to the College) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1613
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1046
Toll-free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-458-1721
Event and Conference Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1107
Facilities Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1000
Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1649
Graduate Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1101
Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1058
Lindell Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1017
Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1000
Parent and Family Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1525
President’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1212
Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1036
Residence Life (housing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1488
Rochester Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507-288-2886
StepUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1405
Strommen Career and Internship Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1148
Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1160
Student Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1110
Summer Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1046
TRIO/Student Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1311
Weekend College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1101
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Introducing Augsburg College
About Augsburg
About Augsburg
History
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience
should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal
arts education is the best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow.
Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think
critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian
Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530.
Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were
enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg Core
Curriculum—designed to prepare students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Through “Search for
Meaning” courses, students explore their own unique gifts
and interests and find where their own talents intersect with
the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the
skills that will serve for a lifetime: writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in the heart of a
thriving metropolitan area, many courses are able to offer
rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations
through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an extended campus for
Augsburg students.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-1876).
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—
Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly
articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian
Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such
“college” studies that would prepare students for theological
study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train
ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological
students; and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is
also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically
rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment
to church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for
more than 130 years.
Education for Service
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—or you can create
your own major, either on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See page 40 for a complete list of majors and minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while a full-time student at Augsburg.
The ACTC includes Augsburg College, St. Catherine
University, Hamline University, Macalester College, and the
University of St. Thomas.
Weekend College offers 17 majors and a number of
certificate programs.
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg
Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student involvement in the community gave early
expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education
for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of
Augsburg, later called the Lutheran Free Church. The church
was a group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the
small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still
important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
Mission Statement
The Focus Changed
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to
make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to
the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
This attitude began to change after World War I. In 1911,
George Sverdrup, Jr., became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an appeal to a broader
range of students than just those intending to be ministers.
Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character:
ministerial preparation together with a more general education for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard
Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president
(1938-1962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles
Selection from over 50 Majors
“Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by
an engaged community that is committed to intentional
diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is
defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional
studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran
church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.”
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made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous
efforts to expand and improve academic offerings. Now the
College was a larger part of the institution than the seminary
and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving
the good of society first and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological
Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when
the Lutheran Free Church merged with the American
Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran
Church merged with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to
form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) Augsburg became a vital and integral part of the city.
The College began to reach out to nontraditional student
populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall,
Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena,
and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to
1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment
and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources
of the city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some of
the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting
two graduate degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events,
increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck,
Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell
Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997
and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the College sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in vocational calling that provides students
both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to
succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006.
Under his leadership, the College aims to educate students
of all ages — in the midst of a great city — to be faithful
citizens of the world.
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service
in community and church;
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative,
and successful citizens;
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg
students.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the
phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.”
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg
prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a
complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of
liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers master’s degree programs in business, education, leadership, nursing, physician
assistant studies, and social work. The College’s first doctoral
program, in nursing practice, has been approved. For information on graduate programs, go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate education is offered both on weekday
semester programs, and alternate weekend trimester programs. The graduate programs generally follow the trimester
schedule.
In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg
has a branch campus in Rochester, Minn. and a center in
Bloomington, Minn.
Weekend College
Augsburg’s Weekend College (WEC) provides an educational
opportunity for adults who want to earn a baccalaureate
degree and work or have other commitments during the
week. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills
for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or
pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal
arts.
Weekend College began in 1982 with 69 students taking
courses in three majors. Eight courses were offered in the
first term. Today, with approximately 1,000 students enrolled
each term and a variety of majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, WEC is one of the largest programs of its
type among Minnesota private colleges.
The Adult Learner
Augsburg’s Weekend College is based on the assumption that
adult students are mature, self-disciplined, and motivated
learners who seek a combination of classroom experience
and individual study. Each course includes periods of concentrated, on-campus study as well as time for independent
study and class preparation.
Augsburg Today
Alternate Weekends
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
To meet the needs of nontraditional students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three-and-a-half to four
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hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday
afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Laboratory sections or
additional class hours may be scheduled during the week.
WEC students may take from one to four courses each term.
The WEC academic year is divided into three trimesters (fall,
winter, and spring), so that students may complete three
terms in the traditional nine-month academic year.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s Weekend College is
participation in a community of adult learners. This community is enriched by the presence of men and women with a
variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of
community interaction, Augsburg encourages WEC students
to make use of College facilities, such as Lindell Library, and
to participate in academic and co-curricular activities, such
as the student newspaper, travel seminars, student organizations, fine arts, networking events, workshops, and convocations. The WEC student body elects its own leaders through
the WEC Student Senate.
Augsburg for Adults
Through the Augsburg for Adults program office, Augsburg
continues its tradition of innovation to meet the needs of
adult students by creating new programs, providing faculty
and staff development in adult learning, and serving adult
and non-traditional students.
Students are recognized as adult learners from age 25 to
60-plus whether they take courses in the traditional day program, the Weekend College program, or any of the graduate
programs. To learn more about graduate studies at Augsburg,
go to www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and
the WEC faculty are full-time Augsburg professors as well as
adjunct faculty who bring professional experience to their
teaching. Most faculty hold a doctorate or other terminal
degree, and all consider teaching to be the focus of their
activities at the College. Professors are involved in social,
professional, and a variety of research activities, but these
support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are
actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program
that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
Weekend College’s small classes facilitate the College’s
tradition of close involvement between professors and
students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate
regularly in campus activities.
Rochester campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester was established in
1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and
its expertise in teaching working adults. In Rochester, six
undergraduate majors, plus a certificate program in business
management, are offered.
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The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located
at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the
heart of the city. Rochester, a city of about 100,000 residents,
enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological
resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a trimester
schedule, on weekday evenings and on occasional Saturdays,
making them accessible to working adults. Several complete
degree programs are available through the Rochester campus.
In addition, students may work on a variety of other majors
through a combination of Rochester-based courses and
courses taken in the Day or WEC program in Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College
students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to
the use of online course management software. Information
about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/
Rochester or by calling the Rochester office at 507-288-2886.
Partner Hospitals Program
Also within Weekend College, Augsburg offers a bachelor’s
completion degree in nursing for registered nurses at three
area hospitals, making their education convenient to their
workplace. Classes are taught at United Hospital in St. Paul,
with video conferencing of these classes to classrooms in
Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids and Unity Hospital in Fridley.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg demonstrates its commitment to lifelong learning
in part through its College of the Third Age. College of the
Third Age is a teaching-learning service founded more than
30 years ago to serve older adults by encouraging lifelong
learning, fostering interactive discussion, and to introducing
new topics and subjects related to an ever-changing world.
A roster of more than 40 retired, semi-retired, and working
professors teach non-credit seminars for the program, based
upon their areas of expertise.
College of the Third Age partners with organizations
and facilities that serve older adults in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including churches, synagogues, community
centers, and senior residences. The current catalog lists more
than 200 classes available for group study at partner organizations and facilities. To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612-330-1139 or visit
www.augsburg.edu/thirdage.
Campus Location
Augsburg’s campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities,
surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 170 parks in
Minneapolis. The University of Minnesota West Bank campus
and one of the city’s largest medical complexes—University
of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent
to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theater district just a few blocks away. Downtown
Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to a myriad of arts, sports,
entertainment, and recreational opportunities, are just min-
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utes west and east of campus via Interstate 94, which forms
the southern border of the campus. (See map on Page 263.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout the city and connect with the suburbs. Augsburg is located just blocks away
from two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most airlines provide daily service to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Airport, and bus or train connections can be made from all
areas of the United States.
Facilities and Housing
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are
conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway
system connects the two tower dormitories, the five buildings
on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell
Library, Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles
Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Offices—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
is located on the first floor of Christensen Center. The Office
of Graduate Admissions is located on the second floor of
Christensen Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson,
president of Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies;
the Strommen Career and Internship Center; and the Office
of Marketing and Communication.
College of the Third Age and Inter-Race—This house, located at
620 21st Avenue, provides office space for these two programs.
Counseling and Health Promotion—The Center for Counseling
and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal
development and well-being. The center occupies the house
located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with admission offices, student lounge and recreational areas, the
Commons dining facility and A-Club Grille, two art galleries,
copy center, and offices for student government and student
publications.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd
Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication (1988)—The Foss Center is named in recognition of the Julian and June Foss family. The TjornhomNelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which provides space for
campus ministry, the drama and communication offices,
and the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974)—Two skating areas provide practice space
for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition
to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry Kennedy,
it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, new
fitness center, classrooms for health and physical education,
and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and
information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the
College. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue
and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther,
Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and
seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of
men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health
and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general
auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center Court was
dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen
(dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and
two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
Murphy Place (1964)—Located at 2222 7 1/2 Street, Murphy
Place is the home of the Office of International Programs:
Augsburg Abroad, Center for Global Education, International
Partners and International Student Advising. It is also home
to the four ethnic student support programs: American
Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, Pan-Asian
Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student Services.
Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat
recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the
Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, with
classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is included on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and
alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP
program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and
Parent and Family Relations Offices, Augsburg for Adults
Office, and substance-free student housing. It also houses
the Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage
Family Art Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
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Science Hall (1949)—Houses classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized
auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth
president, it contains the Enrollment Center and Academic
Advising, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a dormitory
and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources,
and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 first-year
students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents,
housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study, and
utility areas.
Associated Support Organizations
Augsburg College has a commitment to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and
achievement.
Inter-Race: The International Institute for Interracial
Interaction—Inter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in
families, schools, places of work, communities, and society.
The institute provides training and consultation, research,
education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and
legal study in five centers. Inter-Race is located at 620 21st
Avenue.
Policies
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital
status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in
its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and
loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to
providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with
federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College,
2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454, 612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement
of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by
the American Association of University Professors and the
Association of American Colleges.
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Accreditation and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools and the National Council for the Accreditation
of Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• American Music Therapy Association
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Council on Social Work Education (B.S. and MSW)
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and Universities
(AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America,
Minnesota Private College Council, National Society for
Experiential Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution
with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to
sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may
not transfer to all other institutions.
Facts and Figures
Augsburg College
Facts and Figures
Location—Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in
Marshall, Wis. The College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation—The Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). Although the highest percentage of students are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the Roman Catholic
Church, and 25 percent represent other denominations and
religions.
Accreditation—The Higher Learning Commission of
the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education,
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved by the American
Chemical Society, Council on Social Work Education,
American Music Therapy Association, National Association
of Schools of Music, and the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education.
Member—Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities, Lutheran
Education Council in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE. Registered with the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education, as described on
page 14.
Enrollment (Fall 2009)—4,054 students from 40 countries.
Graduates—More than 20,000 graduates from 1870 through
present.
Student/Faculty Ratio—14 to 1. Undergraduate class size
averages 13 (WEC)-17 (Day).
Campus—18 major buildings with special emphasis on campus accessibility.
Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of the most accessible
campuses in the region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system
provides access to 12 major buildings without going outside.
Degrees Granted—BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP
Financial Aid—Over 90 percent of the students receive some
form of financial aid from the College and many other
sources.
Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to over 2,500,000
through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in
September 1997.
School Year—Two semesters from September to May, and
summer school sessions. For Weekend College, Rochester
campus, Bloomington Center, and most graduate programs:
three trimesters, September to June.
Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs.
Off-Campus Programs—The Office of International Programs
offers study abroad programs throughout the world, including Augsburg’s own Center for Global Education and
International Partners programs. Augsburg is also a member of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA).
Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division III.
Non-Discrimination Policy—Augsburg College, as affirmed in
its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital
status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability
in its educational policies, admissions policies, employment,
scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where there is a
bona fide occupational qualification or to comply with state
or federal law. Augsburg College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to its employees and students.
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Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant
campus community with students representing a large number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and
cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg College is based
upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic
achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in
activities and employment, and potential for development as
a student and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable, first-year and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an
admissions counselor. Arrangements may be made to meet
with a member of the faculty and to attend classes when
school is in session.
Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is ready to
help students and families with college planning. Call any
weekday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001
or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We’ll answer your questions
and arrange a tour for you (including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of Undergraduate
Admissions is located on the first floor of the Christensen
Center and serves traditional and non-traditional students.
Application Procedures
Day College First-years
Application for Admission—Applicants should complete the
application for admission and the essay and return them to
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions together with the
non-refundable $25 application fee. Students may apply
online for free at www.augsburg.edu/day/apply.html.
Transcripts—An official transcript from the high school is
required of first-year applicants. First-year applicants who are
still high school students at the time of application should
have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final,
official transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken
college courses, an official transcript from the institutions
should also be sent. General Education Development (GED)
scores may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit
results from a college entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also
accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school
transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations—Two letters of academic recommendation are required. If the applicant has been out of school
for several years, a letter may be submitted by a supervisor,
employer, pastor, or co-worker.
Additional Information—If there is personal information that
may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed
personally with an admissions counselor.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a
decision on a candidate’s admission until other information
has been received. For example, more recent test scores,
results of the present semester’s coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed,
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the
candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a
“rolling” admissions plan. The first offers of admission are
made in mid-September. After that, students are notified of
the admissions decision usually within two weeks after the
application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of Admission—Accepted students are asked to
make a $150* enrollment deposit to the Office of Under
graduate Admissions. Those students who wish to live in
College housing must also submit a $200 nonrefundable
housing deposit along with the housing contract to the
Residence Life Office.
*Nonrefundable after May 1.
Weekend College
Applicants should complete the application form and return
it along with the $25 nonrefundable application fee to the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students may apply
online for free at www.augsburg.edu/weekend/admissions/.
Transcripts—Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions should be sent directly to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Applicants with less than one
year of previous transferable college work should also have
their official high school transcript sent. The GED test certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are required to submit
results from a college entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from SAT are also
accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school
transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly recommends
completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
First-year applicants who have been out of high school
for more than five years do not need to submit an official
test score.
Additional Information—If there is personal information that
may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed
personally with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the Admissions Committee
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before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example,
test scores, results of current coursework, additional letters
of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by
the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the
Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision—Augsburg College uses a
“rolling” admissions plan. Students are notified of the admission decision, usually within two weeks after the application
file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the
College, is sometimes necessary. Please check with an admissions counselor and department sections of this catalog to see
if admission to the major is required.
Transfer Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on
a 4.0 scale) in previous college work is recommended for
admission to the College. No student who falls below the
standards for automatic admission to the College will be considered for admission by the Admissions Committee after the
month prior to the start of the term. Information regarding
transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information
section of the catalog, beginning on page 36.
Former Students
Day students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg
College for one semester or more, and WEC/United/
Rochester students who have interrupted attendance at
Augsburg College for three trimesters or more, must apply
for re-admission through the registrar’s office to resume
attendance. Students who have attended other institutions
during their absence from Augsburg must have an official
transcript sent from each institution to the Office of the
Registrar. Returning students do not pay the application fee.
Special Students (Non-Degree)
In some circumstances, people may be admitted as special
students (non-degree) and granted the privilege of enrolling
in courses for credit. Students may request a change in their
degree status by submitting a petition to the registrar’s office.
Students regularly enrolled at another college may take
coursework at Augsburg College as a special student (nondegree). An application form for special-student status is
available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. To
apply for admission as a special student, submit the completed admission application and academic transcripts to the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are
returning to complete a second major will not be awarded
a second degree unless it is a different degree from the first
awarded. Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are
completed after a baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
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Special Students (Second Degree)
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an
accredited college or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree requirements include: a minimum of eight course credits taken at
Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree.
Depending on the student’s previous degree, completion of a
second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Students
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student Advising on page 32.)
International students should contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for an international student
application and financial requirements. All applicants must
provide proof of financial solvency. Applications must be
completed two months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, December 1 for spring.
For more information, call 612-330-1001 or 1-800-7885678 (toll-free); e-mail admissions@augsburg.edu; or write to:
International Student Admissions
Campus Box 143
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside
of the United States will need to obtain a foreign credential
evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES).
WES is a nonprofit organization with more than 30 years
experience evaluating international credentials. WES will
examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help
Augsburg College understand how your international course
work compares to courses and grades in the United States.
Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions
review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
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Financing Your Education
Other Special Fees (Nonrefundable)
All students receive financial help indirectly, since a quality
liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in gifts—from alumni,
faculty, staff, parents, churches, friends, foundations, and
endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial
aid is intended to supplement those resources.
Student Activity Fee (part-time students) . . . . . . . $90
Late Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
Lifetime Sport (part-time students) . . . . . . . . . . $220
Newspaper Readership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20
Technology Fee (per credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
Overload Fee (per course credit over 4.5, Day and WEC/
Rochester/United combined) . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,460
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) . . . . . . . . . . . $390
(14 lessons—.5 cr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $780
Student Teaching (per course for full-time students) $155
Student Teaching (per course for part-time students) $215
Study Abroad (in approved non-Augsburg programs) $425
Zero-credit seminar (part-time students) . . . . . . . $1000
College Costs 2010-2011 Day College
The Board of Regents has approved the costs listed below for
the 2010-2011 academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as required. The College reserves the
right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Day College Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board
Tuition (full-time enrollment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,240
This rate applies to all full-time students attending in
September 2010. Students are considered full-time when
they take three or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees, facility fees, and
admission to most College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two equal installments at
the beginning of each semester.
Tuition (part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,460
This rate applies to students taking fewer than three courses
in a semester. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are
charged $180 for that course.
Audit Fee (for part-time students)
per course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000
Full-time students—see audit policy on page 59.
Room Rent (average starting price) . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,010
(Detailed room rates and housing options are available
through the Office of Residence Life.)
Meal Plans
15 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,840
(15 meals a week; 100 points a semester)
10 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,740
(10 meals a week; 150 points a semester)
5 Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,420
(5 meals a week; 345 points a semester)
Other board plans are available as defined in the housing
contract booklet available from the Office of Residence Life.
Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $651
(ACTC bus, student activity, technology, newspaper readership, wind energy fee, MPIRG)
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Fees Billed on Student Account
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or special students) . . . . . . . $25
Locker Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40
Student Parking Lot Permit
car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220
motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110
Transcript Fee
Regular service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6
Next day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10
On demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16
Special Examinations, Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
Books and Supplies
These costs are estimated to average $125 per course.
Deposits
Enrollment Deposit (nonrefundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150
Required of all new students after acceptance. If the student
attends Augsburg College, the deposit is considered initial
payment toward their first term tuition and fees. Should the
student not attend, the enrollment deposit may be forfeited.
For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
Required of all resident students at the time of signing a contract to reserve a housing assignment. This deposit is retained
against damages and/or fines and is returned to the student
account (less all charges for damages and/or fines) at the end
of the occupancy period covered by the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the housing contract.
The resident will be responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in
the housing contract.
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College Costs 2010-2011
Weekend College
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25
Tuition (per course credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,725
Tuition (per summer course 2010) . . . . . . . . . $1,675
Activity Fee (per trimester) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50
Facilities Fee
(includes parking permit; per trimester) . . . . . . . . $35
Audit Fee (per course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $220
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150
Nursing Clinical Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $215
Late Registration Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200
Transcript Fee
Regular service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6
Next day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10
On demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50
Zero-credit seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1000
Payments
Day college
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of each semester a statement of estimated charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the Student Financial Services
Office is sent to the student.
Payment Options—Augburg College offers payment plan
options for Day Program students. Information about payment plan options is mailed annually to each student’s
permanent address.
Weekend College
A statement of tuition and fee charges and estimated financial
aid will be mailed to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to
the financial aid website.
Payment Options—(1) Payment in full at the start of each
term. (2) Employer Reimbursement: Students on this plan
must file an employer reimbursement application form
each academic year, prior to the start of the first class. Once
enrolled in the employer reimbursement payment plan,
students have until 60 days after the end of each term to pay
their term costs in full. There is a $20 per term fee associated
with this payment option. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse for
any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the
non-reimbursed portion of tuition and fees must be paid in
full at the start of the term. (3) Students may also defer payment by enrolling in the College’s third party payment plan
or in a military payment plan if their term costs are to be covered by a third party or through V.A. education benefits, such
as the G.I. Bill. (more details can be found at www.augsburg.
edu/enroll/accounts.html)
Financial Policies
A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of .67 percent per
month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or
more.
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account
for a previous term is paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds
administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan),
are current according to established repayment schedules and
the loan entrance and exit interviews have been completed.
Refunds
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be
eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be adjusted
for those students who withdraw from the College or drop
course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from Augsburg should
complete the Withdrawal from College form available
online through the registrar’s website. It must be filled out
completely, signed and turned in to the Enrollment Center.
Students who properly withdraw or change to part-time, who
are dismissed, or who are released from a housing contract
will have their accounts adjusted for tuition and/or room
(except for the minimum deduction of $100 to cover administrative costs) in accordance with the terms of their housing
contract and/or the appropriate tuition refund schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling courses through
the Enrollment Center (or online) in order to be eligible for
any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible
for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the
student’s last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed.
The Augsburg College Refund Policy for Day, Weekend, Rochester,
Bloomington, and Graduate Studies.
The refund schedule is based on the percentage of class time
remaining on the date of the student’s official withdrawal
from class. This applies to all students who drop one or more
courses during each term.
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Percentage of class time remaining
after official drop or withdrawal:
Amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full refund
(minus $100 administrative fee)
89% to 80% remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80%
79% to 70% remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70%
69% to 60% remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60%
59% or less remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No refund
This refund schedule is effective whether or not a student
has attended classes. Please allow two weeks for tuition and
possible financial aid adjustments to be finalized. If a credit
balance remains on the student’s account, a credit refund will
be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used is the Augsburg
College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions through the
Financial Petition Committee. Petition forms are available
online through the registrar’s website.
Medical refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses
in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will
include the normal refund percentage (based on the regular
refund schedule), plus one-half of the remaining tuition
and fees. This extra medical refund will be considered upon
submission of documentation from the attending doctor, on
letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances. Requests
for medical refunds should be made through the Financial
Petition Committee.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be reviewed.
If courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial withdrawal,
stopped attending), the College is required to refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or
Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date of
attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the
term including the portion previously covered by financial
aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged
to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from college.
If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have
the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition forms are
available online through the registrar’s website.
A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and
does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively.
The student must petition within six months of the end of
term and provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include,
but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the
student never attended, or documentation of attendance for
the term at another college or university. If approved, grades
of W will be recorded and charges for the term dropped. The
administrative cancellation fee is $300.
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Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance
must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process as outlined below
and making satisfactory academic progress. In order to maintain eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make
satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their
degree or certificate as stipulated in the College catalog and as
published on the Academic Progress Standards for Financial
Aid Recipients webpage www.augsburg.edu/finaid/sap.html.
Financing higher education could be the most significant
investment a person or family makes in a lifetime. Proper
planning and wise choices are important, not only in choosing
a college, but also in the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center, will help students and
their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be
a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal,
state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid
programs. During the 2009-2010 academic year, more than
eight out of ten students at Augsburg received financial
assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid supplements student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
current tax documents, and the Augsburg Aid form help
determine the amount of assistance for which a student is
eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial
factors as current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational expenses, debts, retirement
needs, and special considerations.
How to Apply
The following are required to process your financial aid
application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular student or be a
returning student in good academic standing with the
College.
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Students and their parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department of Education.
Instructions for requesting a PIN can be found at www.fafsa.
ed.gov. Be sure to include the Augsburg College code, 002334,
on your application. Submit your application to the processing agency after January 1. Applications must be filed by
March 1 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year Augsburg Aid form, available
at www.augsburg.edu/finaid, and submit it to the Enrollment
Center.
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4. Submit copies of federal 1040 tax forms for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2009 to be considered for financial aid
for 2010-2011). Tax forms are required for the student and
parents of dependent students, or spouse of student if filing
separately.
What Happens Next?
December 1 for spring. Selection is based on high school
GPA and national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—Transfer Regents’ Scholarships
are awarded to all qualified transfer students with a minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are accepted for admission by
May 1 for fall or December 1 for spring.
Once all documents are received, we review the financial
aid application to determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid award letter will be sent
to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and
includes information regarding:
Augsburg Legacy Award—These scholarships provide tuition
• institutional financial aid programs and requirements for
continued eligibility,
• federal and private loan programs (students must complete a loan application to receive loan funds), and
• payment plans/options for the current school year.
Science Scholarship—The Courtland Agre and Theodore
Hanwick Science Scholarships recognize incoming first-year
students of high academic science achievement. The renewable award of $10,000 per year is awarded to all eligible proposed chemistry or physics majors. Students must be in the
top 30 percent of their high school class or on national tests
(ACT or SAT), have a grade point average of 3.0 or above in
the proposed science major, have completed intermediate
algebra or pre-calculus, and be a full-time student in the day
program. No scholarship application is required. Students
who receive a science scholarship will not receive a Regents’
award. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1 for fall
enrollment.
Kinds of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant
(except as noted). The various forms of aid available are
listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College,
students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company
or business employing parents or spouses, high schools,
service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on
aid available to students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid
through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children, and
other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
President’s Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year
students, the President’s Scholarships are awarded based
upon competition. The applicant must have a minimum of
3.50 GPA in core academic courses or a 27 or greater ACT
composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or greater).
Separate applications are required. The application must be
postmarked by January 30.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded
to selected transfer students with a 3.50 GPA. The application
deadline is August 1 for fall enrollment and December 15
for spring. Call Undergraduate Admissions for information,
612-330-1001.
Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’ Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified new first-years of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before May 1 for fall or
awards to full-time day students working toward their first
bachelor’s degree who are children of Augsburg graduates or siblings of current Augsburg students or children or
spouses of current ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for fall or
December 1 for spring.
ACAP Scholarship—Awarded to incoming first-year students
who have participated in a college preparatory program such
as Admission Possible, TRiO, MMEP. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1.
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships—Ethnic Leadership
Scholarships recognize returning Day program students with
demonstrated scholarship and a record of, and/or potential
for, leadership. Eligible students must be full time in the
day program and have the recommendation of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student Services program director and
another individual knowledgeable about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is March 1. For
more information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services 612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services 612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center 612-330-1022
• Pan-Asian Student Services 612-330-1530
Fine Arts Scholarship—Awarded to selected incoming students who demonstrate active participation in the fine arts.
Separate application and portfolio or audition are required.
The application deadline requires a postmark of January 25
for fall or November 1 for spring.
Lutheran Congregational Scholarship Program
Augsburg Corporation Scholarship—Recognizes students
who are members of an ELCA congregation within
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the Minneapolis Area Synod, Saint Paul Area Synod,
Southeastern Minnesota Synod, or Northwest Synod of
Wisconsin. These four synods constitute the Augsburg
Corporation. The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for $1,000 per year.
PRIME Scholarship—Students who receive a scholarship from
their Lutheran congregation will receive a matching scholarship from Augsburg, up to $750 per year. Application and
payment from the sponsoring organization should be submitted to the Enrollment Center.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant—This grant is based on financial eligibility, and academic record.
Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant—Eligibility requires
Minnesota residency and enrollment of less than four years
(or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. This grant is
also based on financial eligibility.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—Whenever
law and funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who
demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given
to students eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell grants are awarded to students attending eligible institutions of higher education and
are based on financial need as defined by program guidelines.
Maximum grant for 2009-10 is $5,350.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship—
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships
and Augsburg American Indian Scholarships are available to
Indian students (both full and part-time) who meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State
Indian Scholarships, students must be a quarter degree
Indian ancestry and be enrolled with a federally-recognized
tribe. Eligibility criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of the American
Indian Student Services Program. American Indian grants
supplement all other forms of financial aid. Questions may
be directed to the director of the American Indian Student
Services Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or State Indian
Education Office.
Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A federally-funded program
administered through Augsburg College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do
payments have to be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time in school. Simple interest of 5
percent and repayment of principal (at the minimum of $40 a
month) begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment
may extend up to 10 years. The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for
undergraduate study is $20,000.
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Federal Stafford Student Loan—Subsidized Stafford Loans are
need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by
paying the interest while the student is in school and during
the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins
accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is
responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to
make payments while in school or may defer payments and
allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers through the
Subsidized Stafford Loan and the Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan, as of July 1, 2009, is a fixed rate of 5.6% and 6.8%,
respectively.
The following borrowing limits apply to the Stafford
Loan program after July 1, 2009:
• First-years: $5,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Sophomores: $6,500 annually (Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Juniors/Seniors: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized
and Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Aggregate maximum: $31,000 (Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college costs of their dependent
children. Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance
(minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of final disbursement; the interest rate is
a fixed rate of 7.9% and a minimum payment of $50 per
month.
Further information about all student and parent loan
programs can be found online at the Financial Aid website.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work opportunities for students.
Assignment is based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties assigned. Part-time
work provided by the College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A maximum of 15 hours
of on-campus employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated
in the work contract issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by check to the student
employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program—Under these programs the federal or state
government supplies funds on a matching basis with the
College to provide part-time work opportunities.
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Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important part
of college life, but learning and development also occur in
formal and informal activities of the College and the metropolitan area. Whether students are residents or commuters, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
Campus Ministry
As a college of the church, we are concerned about spiritual
as well as academic and social growth. Our concern for spiritual growth is evident in the opportunities we encourage and
provide for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of individuals from
many different religious and cultural backgrounds, our worship life is characterized by a similar diversity and richness
of tradition. Bible studies, growth groups, outreach teams
and community outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the
wide variety of activities on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible expression in chapel
worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day
to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number
of speakers and musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. Weekend College Chapel is
held each Saturday morning when classes meet. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held on campus, with
many other churches within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open environment where
people are encouraged to use and discover the gifts and sense
of call and vocation that God has given them. As a college
of the church, we encourage students to form values guided
by our Christian heritage, which will be the basis for the
kind and quality of life that reaches beyond their years at
Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college pastor, and campus
ministry staff have offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available
for spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the theological concept of vocation—the idea that all
people can use their individual gifts to serve God’s purposes
in the world and that each person’s contribution is uniquely
valuable.
In the spring of 2002, with the generous support of
the Lilly Endowment, Augsburg created a program called
Exploring Our Gifts that was designed to help students,
staff, and faculty explore the connections between faith,
learning, service, and work. Over the years, the program has
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helped embed vocational themes into the curriculum and
has sponsored a wide variety of short-term projects that offer
rich opportunities for reflection on how to live with purpose
and meaning. These ongoing projects include internships at
nonprofit organizations, off-campus service projects, international seminars, vocation-themed chapel presentations, interfaith forums, vocation retreats, and scholarships for students
interested in exploring service to the community, ministry, or
church leadership.
Because Exploring Our Gifts will end in the summer
2010, the College recently created a permanent center—the
Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning—that will keep
vocation at the core of Augsburg’s vision well into the future.
This new center will continue many of the current initiatives
and will carry on the work of promoting discovery of gifts
and discernment of calling among the students, faculty, and
staff at Augsburg as well as members of the larger community.
For further information on how to participate in
Augsburg’s vocation programming, visit the Lilly Resource
Center, Memorial Hall, room 231, or the Augsburg Center for
Faith and Learning, Oren Gateway Center, room 106.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Augsburg
for Adults/Weekend and Evening College Student Senate
organizations support and advocate for student concerns,
needs, and activities. These student government groups serve
as the primary voice and liaison between students and the
administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg College.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) strives to create
innovative programming that fosters individual and community development and creates an environment where students
can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg community.
CAO programming works to enhance and supplement the
liberal arts instruction at Augsburg College through quality
transitional programs for new students as well as through
leadership education. CAO is made up of five program areas.
These include:
Campus Activities—CAO offers several programs and activities throughout the academic year designed to connect and
engage students with the Augsburg community, as well as
with the broader Twin Cities community.
LBGTQIA Services—LBGTQIA Services works to improve
the campus environment for all students, staff, faculty, and
visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting
inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as
fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness
of all identities.
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Student and Group Leadership Development—
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)—ELP is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg.
Emerging leaders learn skills necessary to be effective in
leadership roles through intentional learning opportunities and relationships with upper class mentors.
Student Group Development—CAO provides student
groups with advising and skill-building workshops
focusing on recruitment, event planning, meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, and other pertinent areas of
development.
Orientation Programs—
SOAR—SOAR is a required two-day, overnight orientation experience for incoming first-year day students which is designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates,
faculty, and staff; learn about college resources and
services; obtain fall semester schedules; and get a taste of
life on campus.
Parent SOAR—Parent SOAR is an optional two-day
orientation experience for the parents and guardians of
first-year day students that runs concurrently with the
students’ SOAR session. Parents will obtain important
information about the campus, meet fellow parents, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources and services;
and get a taste of what life will be like for their students
on campus.
TRANSFER-mation—TRANSFER-mation is a required halfday orientation experience for transfer students designed
to help with the transition to Augsburg College. Students
will learn about college resources and services, hear
about academic programs, and discover why being a part
of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days—Auggie Days is a required on-campus
orientation experience for incoming first-year day students that is designed to complement SOAR. It provides
opportunities to enhance academic and personal success
and offers a helpful advantage in starting at Augsburg
College.
Student Center
The Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves
students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. Traditionally considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union
provides a central gathering place for the diverse populations
of residential, commuter, Weekend College, and graduate
students at Augsburg through the merging of curricular and
co-curricular programs and activities.
The Christensen Center also houses several student
services, such as Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions,
Campus Activities and Orientation, Event and Conference
Planning, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the
Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, Mail Services, the
A-Club Grille, and Cooper’s Coffee Shop.
The Auggies Nest, located on the ground floor of the
Christensen Center, serves as the student group office area
and houses the Augsburg Day Student Government and
Augsburg for Adults/Weekend and Evenings College office,
the ECHO (campus newspaper) office, the Augsburgian
(student yearbook) office, and the KAUG (campus radio)
office. Cubicles, lockers, and additional work spaces are also
available in this area for student group use.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and
drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city,
the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform
on national and international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and
previous musical experience. Students stage several plays
on campus each year under the direction of the Theatre Arts
Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of oncampus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg
College offers a variety of programming for Augsburg students (women and men) and is a meeting place for students,
faculty, and staff alike. It houses a women’s studies library
(including current magazines), a seminar room for films and
discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing, and
just hanging out. The Women’s Resource Center sponsors
numerous programs and activities (including regular social
times, Feminist Film Fridays, spa days at the end of each
semester, and the Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture), and
provides a safe place on campus for discussions, explorations, and women’s advocacy. The resource center is located
in Sverdrup Hall 207.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics—Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and
is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball,
track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
Intramurals—Every student is urged to participate in some
activity for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program
provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities. Broomball has been an
especially popular coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
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Sports and recreation—At Augsburg, sports are for all students
as well as the intercollegiate athlete. The campus offers on
a space-available basis a double-rink ice arena, gymnasium,
tennis courts, a fitness center with workout machines and
weight room, and an air-supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and runners. (See
Fitness Centers on page 32.)
Gage Center for Academic Achievement
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and
achieving optimal academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising—Academic Advising orients new Day and
Weekend College undergraduate students to the academic
policies and procedures of the College and assists students
on initial course selection. This office also provides interpretation of core curriculum requirements, administers entrylevel skill assessments, interprets graduation requirements,
provides degree-planning materials, and answers questions
on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions
as a supplement to the faculty advising system at Augsburg
College, and is located in the Enrollment Center.
All current students are assigned to a faculty adviser.
Prior to the end of their sophomore year, when they have
completed 12 or more credits, students are required to
declare their major and select a faculty adviser. Majors and
minors are declared online through Augnet Records and
Registration. Students select a faculty adviser from their
major area of study using the declaration form. All Day students are required to meet with their assigned faculty adviser
each term prior to registration. Both Day and weekend
college students are encouraged to meet with their faculty
adviser as often as is necessary.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)—The
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented learning, attentional,
psychiatric, and other cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been
recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain
full access to the College curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and
challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students
with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term disability specialists work directly with
students to discuss their disabilities and determine a plan
for academic access. Typically, meetings are held weekly and
discussions may include:
• Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g.,
extended time, note-taking)
• Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, general
technology assistance, academic advising, counseling,
financial aid)
• Training and use of assistive technology through the
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• Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
CLASS specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisers, and other members of the College faculty,
staff, or administration to support each student as they work
toward success. Taking advantage of those opportunities,
however, remains the student’s responsibility.
These services are available to any Augsburg student
who establishes eligibility by submitting appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the Guidelines for
Documentation of a Disability can be obtained by contacting
the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides informal screenings
for students who suspect they may have a learning-related
disability. These screenings are meant only to help students
determine whether they should seek a thorough evaluation
by a qualified professional.
These services are made possible in part through endowment support provided by the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)—
The Academic Skills Office provides comprehensive academic
support (e.g. time management, note-taking, reading, testing, motivation/procrastination) for all Augsburg students
through individual and group appointments. In addition, the
academic skills coaches address affective needs and aid in
the transition to college life. Coaches also refer students to
campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs
to support students:
• Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services: ASO coordinates free tutoring for most classes and supplemental
instruction in specific courses.
• Conditional Admit Program (CAP): A limited number
of students are admitted conditionally through the CAP
program. Students must fulfill CAP requirements or they
will be continued in the CAP program or dismissed. See
the “Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal” section
of the catalog for a description of dismissal procedures.
• Probation Advising: Students placed or continued on
probation are required to meet with an approved academic
advocate. Registration is prevented until the student
completes the probation requirements as specified by their
academic advocate. Students who do not meet with their
academic advocate and/or do not fulfill the probation
requirements will be continued on probation or dismissed.
See the “Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal”
section of the catalog for a description of dismissal procedures.
• Augsburg Advantage at St. Kates (AASK): The Augsburg
College Admissions Committee selects students for the
AASK program, based on their application for admission
to Augsburg. The AASK program is a collaborative effort
between St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s) and Augsburg
to assist students in the transition from high school to
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college with specific courses and supportive programming.
The program provides participants with the opportunity to
complete similar coursework that first year students complete
at Augsburg. Students attend courses on the Minneapolis
campus of St. Catherine University and have access to both
campuses for support, resources, and activities.
Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed sophomore status (minimum of 7 course credits) and will have
fulfilled many of the first-year Augsburg requirements.
In order to complete the program, students are
required to:
• Complete all required courses (30 semester credits)
including Foundations in Fitness (at Augsburg) with a
minimum 2.5 GPA and no course grade below a 2.0 or P.
• Satisfactory completion on Critical Competencies
• Attend all seminars and transition events at Augsburg and
St. Kates
• Complete transition application and recommendation
process with adviser at St. Kate’s by March 15.
• Completen the Summer Transition Program (one course
and all programming) in Summer I at Augsburg after year
at St. Kate’s.
TRIO Programs—TRIO programs are federal grant programs
funded by the U.S. Department of Education, which seek to
help students overcome class, social, academic and cultural
barriers to higher education. TRIO programs are designed
to help students prepare for college, adjust to college life,
and attain good academic standing. They also help students
improve their likelihood of transfer and graduation from
a four-year degree program in addition to preparation for
graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support Services—Student Support Services
(SSS) is a TRIO program designed to help students persist
in college and graduate in a timely manner. The program
serves students who are low-income, first-generation college
students (neither parent has a four-year degree) and students
with disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a bachelor’s degree.
Participants in TRIO/SSS must also be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or refugees, must demonstrate academic need
for program services, and be committed to succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIO/Student Support Services serves 160
students from the point of admission through graduation,
including transfer students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 40
new students to the program each year.
Major components of the Augsburg College TRIO/SSS
program include:
• Individual academic advising and support, including
appropriate goal attainment strategies and self-advocacy
skill-building
• Academic program planning, including pre-registration for
each term, major and career decision-making, and longterm course planning
• Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the
semester.
• Financial aid counseling and education, financial aid
literacy education
• Academic progress monitoring, weekly progress meetings
for students on academic probation
• Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
• Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
• Social and cultural activities and student-led events
• Five-week residential Summer Bridge program including
free summer-term college coursework, academic seminars,
adjustment-to-college workshops, and advising for 25
incoming first-year students
• Need-based scholarships for students actively participating
in TRIO/SSS
Students may apply for TRIO/SSS anytime after admission to
Augsburg College; however, preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more
information, an application, or to make an appointment with
a TRIO/SSS adviser, contact TRIO/SSS program staff at 612330-1311, or Science 152.
TRIO/McNair Scholars Program—The McNair Scholars
Program, a federal TRIO program funded by the U.S.
Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants
for doctoral studies through involvement in research and
other scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to increase
graduate degree attainment of students from underrepresented segments of society and to encourage these students
to consider becoming college professors.
McNair Scholars enroll in the program during their
sophomore or junior year. Students must be enrolled full
time (or will be enrolled full time) at Augsburg College,
demonstrate strong academic potential, and have an interest in pursuing doctoral studies. To qualify as eligible for the
program, the student must be low-income AND first generation OR a member of a group underrepresented in graduate
study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native,
or Hispanic/Latino. The Augsburg McNair program serves 25
students per year.
A major component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars
Program is a summer research experience in collaboration
with a faculty mentor. For research, scholars receive a $2,800
stipend plus $1,500 for room and board and research supplies. Stipends are also available for attending and presenting their work at a professional conference (up to $1,000).
Students will also participate in:
• Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives
• Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ original research
• Graduate program exploration and application assistance
• Financial aid exploration, as well as application and GRE
fee waivers and other financial incentives, such as McNair
designated fellowships
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• Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records
Examination (GRE), the test required for admittance into
most graduate programs
• Tuition-free academic credit courses, Discourse in the
Disciplines and Introduction to Research
• Sharpened writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
• A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO)—The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg students seeking
research, scholarship, and graduate and professional school
opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their
work to engage students in these areas. Services include help
securing national fellowships and research opportunities on
and off campus, graduate and professional school advising,
GRE and LSAT preparation, application assistance, and monetary support for selected research projects and conference
travel. In addition, URGO awards special research funding
and support for low-income and first-generation college students and their mentors.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Access Center—The Access Center provides support and
specialized services to students with documented physical
disabilities. These may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility
impairments, and vision, hearing, or speech impairments.
The Access Center is committed to providing equal
and integrated access for students with disabilities to the
academic, social, cultural, and residential programs that
Augsburg College offers with the goal of promoting independence and assisting students in reaching their individual
potential. Areas of assistance include but are not limited to:
• individual meetings with the physical disabilities specialist
on a regularly scheduled basis
• Determination of academic accommodations
• Assistance with time management issues
• Academic advising and assistance
• Advocacy with faculty and staff
• Use of assistive technology
• Assistance with community support services and other
non-academic issues
Housing accommodations are provided on an individual basis
for students with physical disabilities based on the review of
appropriate documentation. The nature of the disability and
the amount of equipment and personal care needed are also
considered in housing placement.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access
to educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
The mandate to provide accommodations does not, however,
extend to adjustments that would “fundamentally alter” the
basic nature or essential curricular components of an institution’s courses or programs.
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mented physical disabilities are encouraged to contact the
Access Center for assistance. Every effort will be made to
schedule a meeting time that works for all involved.
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services—(Supports
students with learning, attentional, psychiatric, and other
cognitive disabilities. See page 28.)
TRIO/Student Support Services—(Students with disabilities may
be eligible to apply for TRIO/SSS. See page 29.)
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of recovery, achieve academic success,
and thrive in a residential community of accountability and
support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its values: recovery based on spirituality and the 12-step model; personal
responsibility, integrity, and living a balanced life; educational
success; giving back through servant leadership; thriving in
a community that is an alcohol- and drug-free environment;
and developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits and emotions.
Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have
individual support meetings with licensed alcohol and
drug counseling staff, and participate in team and community building activities. Students have access to academic
skills specialists and other support services on campus.
Participation in the program offers students leadership
opportunities within the program, on campus, and in the
greater Twin Cities community. In StepUP, students join
together to form a community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the
friendships and bonds students form while participating in
the StepUP program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program students must be
committed to a 12-step abstinence-based recovery program,
have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree
to abide by the StepUP contract, and live in StepUP housing.
Ethnic Student Services
American Indian Student Services—The American Indian
Student Services program has been assisting American
Indian students to further their academic careers at Augsburg
College since 1978. The program’s mission is to recruit,
retain, and graduate Native students by providing academic,
financial, emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a
comfortable and friendly environment. Some of the services
provided include:
• Assists students with the admission process and financial
aid application
• Nurtures students’ identification as an American Indian
and provides opportunities for students to learn about
their heritage
• Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn
about the variety of American Indian people and cultures
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• Provides academic advising and course plans
• Provides opportunities to network with other American
Indian students, faculty, staff, and alumni
• Provides a number of different scholarships including
the Bonnie Wallace Leadership Award, Minnesota Indian
Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional
assistance in seeking and applying for other outside/tribal
scholarships
• Offers community and professional referrals, networking
opportunities within the Native community and information about jobs and internships
Hispanic/Latino Student Services—The Hispanic/Latino Student
Services program offers students individualized attention in
many areas, including academic support, counseling, and
advocacy.
Day, WEC, and graduate students find assistance in
admissions and financial aid procedures, scholarships, orientation and registration, academic planning, career counseling, housing, internships and employment, and placement
referrals.
The program advises Latino student organizations
(such as the Spanish Club and the Allied Latino/a Augsburg
Students) and supports academic, social, and cultural events/
activities that improve the academic and personal development of Hispanic/ Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
Pan-Asian Student Services—The Pan-Asian Student Services
program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain AsianAmerican students and to enhance the quality of their total
experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to
create opportunities where Asian students can be involved in
and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and
financial aid application process, orientation, registration
and coursework selection, career development, academic
and non-academic pursuits, and employment and placement
referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated
with the program. The association organizes various activities
during the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asians, other students at Augsburg, and
the surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Student Services—The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC)
traces its roots to an event held in 1968 called “One Day in
May” when Augsburg hosted a series of interactive programs
with the community. As a result, Black Student Affairs was
born. It has evolved, over the years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally conscious personal, academic, financial, preprofessional and transitional support for students of Afrikan
descent. This service enhances the recruitment, retention,
and graduation of Pan-Afrikan students and enables their
learning experience to be interactive. PAC brings the knowledge and experience of Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the
community through a variety of programming and advises
the Pan-Afrikan Student Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to enable students
of Afrikan descent to share their diversity and collectively
express their fellowship with the Augsburg community. PASU
sponsors a variety of social and cultural activities. The offices
of PAC and PASU are located in Murphy Place 208 and 209.
Scholastic Connections—Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented
students of color who are continuing Augsburg undergraduate students. The goal of the program is to form a mentoring
community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes, supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure
their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program
participants via an application process. Scholars receive a
$5,000 scholarship for the academic year and are paired with
a mentor who is an alum of color and is successful within
their chosen profession. Working with the Ethnic Services
directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that, ideally,
match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
• A GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Demonstrated financial need
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
• Demonstrated community involvement both on and off
campus
Program objectives are to:
• Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
• Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong?
What are my gifts? How can I best serve the world?
• Assist in discerning vocation
• Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements
are eligible to continue with the program each successive
year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex,
and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Services works to improve the
campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at
Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive
understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as fostering
a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA Services provides student advocacy and
educational opportunities for the entire campus through a
variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Ally Trainings;
the Soup, Gender, and Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA
Newsletter offer learning and networking opportunities for
the entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality.
In addition, the department honors LGBTQIA and allied
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students each year during Lavender Graduation, where the
recipients of the LGBTQIA Student Leadership Award and
Karen Neitge Scholarship are honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/cao/
lgbtqia.html.
Health and Fitness
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion
Counseling—Personal counseling offers a confidential and
supportive place for students to discuss personal life challenges with professional mental health counselors. Through
counseling, students can name personal strengths and challenges, identify self-care and support resources, learn new
relationship and coping skills, and increase awareness of
values and choices. Counseling services to students include
individual counseling, group counseling, assessment and
referral to campus and mental health resources, educational
workshops, and consultations in the case of concern for
another student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship
concerns, grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and
sexuality, alcohol and other drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns, coming out and other sexual identity concerns,
cultural identity, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and other
concerns. Professional counseling can help increase student
academic success both by increasing the opportunity for
increased self-understanding and personal growth, and by
directly addressing potential barriers to academic success.
Health Promotion—Health Promotion offers activities and
events that increase awareness of health issues and assists
students in adapting new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle,
such as weekly pilates and yoga classes. Health promotion
also includes an active group of student peer health educators (EP!C) who are available to present an interactive
alcohol education program to groups requesting the program.
Health promotion also works with various campus organizations and student groups to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health
insurance, with the exception of international students and
student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance plan, they may contact the Center for Counseling and
Health Promotion for more information on student health
insurance plans.
Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students
through a contract with UFP – Smiley’s Clinic. These services
are limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s
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Clinic provides certain clinic health services with a minimal
co-pay at the time of the visit. Emergency services of any
kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg
and Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also
access Smiley’s Clinic for a variety of clinic or other health
services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed
for medical services and the student will be responsible for
any co-pays or deductibles associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health
promotion, health insurance, or health clinic services, call
612-330-1707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cchp.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby
Hall the fitness centers are equipped with stationary bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout
machines. They include a weight room with universal and
free weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may use
the centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
International Student Advising (ISA)
ISA’s mission is to serve the educational and personal development needs of the international student body in a way that
embraces our common humanity and cultural diversity.
The director of International Student Advising is responsible for:
• Fulfilling duties of Principal Designated School Official
(PDSO) for F-1 student visa program and Responsible
Officer (RO) for J-1 student/scholar exchange program
• General advocacy for international students
• Advising the International Student Organization
• Facilitating intercultural skill-building sessions for students, faculty, and staff
• Celebrating diversity of cultures by increasing awareness
of international/intercultural issues
New international students participate in an orientation program that provides practical information on housing, health
insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying
for a social security card. Students use intercultural communication theory to explore their adjustment to a new culture
and education system.
The International Student Organization (ISO) provides a
forum for the interests and concerns of international students and fosters productive interaction among them, the
college administration, and U.S. students. This mission is
accomplished through yearly programming of events such
as International Education Week, sponsorship of forums on
international issues, and outings to sites of interest in the
community. Information on how to get involved is available
through ISA.
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad on page 42 and
Student Teaching Abroad on page 42.)
Student Life
Residence Life Program
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a
friendly, 23-acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan
area. They make many new friends among roommates and
classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center,
and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet each other by
name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential
experience during the college years. Studies show that students who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly
higher grade point average. Department of Residence Life
staff are professional and student team members available to
support students in their academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members
become acquainted with life at Augsburg through educational
and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events are planned to
welcome students to the community, including dances, movie
nights, open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes
or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer
lounge, wireless internet, study lounges, 24-hour security,
laundry facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone, cable television, computers, and internet access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center and
Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps students
out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit
the following items by May 1:
• Enrollment deposit
• Housing deposit
• Housing contract
Students submitting deposits and the housing contract after
May 1 will be placed in housing as space is available. During
spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with
information on the process to secure housing for the next
academic year.
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class
resident advisers, this nine-story high-rise houses 324 students. Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36
students (two to a room) with their own lounge, study, and
utility areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed,
dresser, desk, and chair. Linens are not provided.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students.
Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It
is furnished with beds and dressers.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: twobedroom apartments, two-room suites, floor houses, and
townhouses. This residence houses 192 students, including
new Auggies, upper-class students, and the special interest
housing program. All rooms are furnished with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence
includes studios and two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided.
Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional. This building is designed to provide an
environment for upper-class students.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg
campus, Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free living
connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses the
StepUP first-year and upperclass community and upper-class
students committed to an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Flats, apartments, and studios are furnished with bed,
desk, and dressers. Meal plans are optional.
Special Interest Housing—Special interest housing is available
to students who are interested in creating a living/learning
environment by designing their own house system. All house
members meet to determine their program focus, educational
goals, and community agreement guidelines. Examples of
programs of past special interest housing include PASU,
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry,
Urban Studies House, Hawthorne House, Pre-Professional
Health Association, and the Cross-Cultural House.
Food Service
A-Club Grille—Located on the ground floor of Christensen
Center, the A-Club Grille provides a sports flair and features
grill items, pizza, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and
beverage.
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center,
this is the main food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for
easy conversation overlooking the College quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
Cooper’s Coffee Shop—On the main level of Christensen
Center, Cooper’s Coffee Shop sells coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and snacks.
Nabo — This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center.
Pronounced ‘náh-bu’, with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include salads, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan options for
those living in College houses or nearby apartments.
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College Policies
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records
The College has adopted a statement of standards for student
behavior and has provided for due process in matters of academic honesty, disciplinary action, and grievances. These are
in the Student Guide.
The College operates in compliance with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Students have the right
to inspect certain official records, files, and data that pertain
to them and that are maintained in the registrar’s office and
the placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found in the Student
Guide available on the website at www.augsburg.edu/
studentguide.
Official Notices
Students will receive official notices via the student campus
mail system (student campus box), the A-Mail publication,
and the student’s Augsburg e-mail account. Students should
check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account
regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on Inside
Augsburg.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of
1974, as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is required
to give notice of the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg’s policy is published in
this catalog on page 62 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no information other
than “directory information” can be released without the
written permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg.
This means that faculty or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards
unless explicit written permission is given by the student to
release non-“directory information.” It is not sufficient to ask
for letters of recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg’s procedures with
regard to FERPA are available from the Office of the Registrar.
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Discrimination Complaints
For inquiries or grievances in any of the following areas,
contact the director of human resources, ground floor,
Memorial Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
Affirmative Action—for matters based on race, creed, national,
or ethnic origin
Section 504—for matters based on physical or mental
handicap
Title IX—for matters based on gender or marital status
Employment—All correspondence should be addressed to
the Office of Human Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Academic Information
Academic Information
Academic Information
Augsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically. To act effectively, human beings must have a
broad grasp of the world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the
humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences,
the general education curriculum introduces students to the
breadth and complexity of knowledge and culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses are designed to
acquaint students with the Christian tradition, introduce
them to other faith traditions, and encourage them to
reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in
their lives. Recreation courses offer students opportunities
to develop skills for participation in exercise and sporting
activities.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study
to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare
for a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular activities supported by full programs in student life
and religious life, an Augsburg College education strives to
educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts, the bachelor of music,
and the bachelor of science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and education), the
master of business administration, the master of science (in
physician assistant studies), the master of social work, and
the doctor of nursing practice degrees.
Academic Calendar
The Augsburg day program follows the semester calendar,
with fall and spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks.
Full-time students normally take four course credits each
semester.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of
the four other colleges of the Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities, so students can take a course on another campus during the regular term.**
Weekend College classes typically meet on alternate
weekends and the program follows a trimester calendar.
Some classes may meet on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is held from early September through mid-December.
Winter trimester meets from January through early April.
Spring classes are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each trimester, and classes
meet on weekends for 3.5 to 4 hours. (Refer to the program
schedule for weekday evening meeting times.) Students may
take from one to four classes each term.**
The Rochester campus operates on a trimester calendar.
Classes are held on weekday evenings and meet alternate
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weeks. Similar to Weekend College, Rochester’s fall trimester
begins in September, winter trimester begins in January, and
spring trimester begins in April. There are 7-8 class sessions
each trimester with each class meeting for 3-1/2 to 4 hours.
Students may take one to four classes each term.**
**See Registration on page 48 and Calendars on page 6
Courses and majors offered through Weekend College
and the Rochester campus are the same as their Day College
counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to selected
liberal arts courses and majors.
Augsburg offers two summer school sessions, plus two
summer online options. Select graduate-level courses may be
made available in a separate summer term. The summer session schedule is available in March of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a trimester calendar, except for physician assistant studies. (See Graduate
Programs on page 47.)
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty.
Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate
or the highest degree in their field, and all consider teaching
to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also involved in
a variety of professional and research activities that support
their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting
faculty development program that introduces them to current
thought in many fields, but especially in teaching techniques
and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in
campus activities. Every first-year is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major adviser. In this
close interaction, faculty act as both mentors and models for
students.
Library and Information Technology
Services
The James G. Lindell Family Library opened in 1997. The
four-level, 73,000-square-foot facility houses all library and
information technology functions of the College. In addition
to the 190,000 volume main collection, the Lindell Library
includes special collections and archives, curriculum library,
a computer lab and student computing help desk, library
instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing and
listening. Skyways link the library to Oren Gateway Center
and Sverdrup Hall.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning Commons provides
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science, economics, mathematics, physics, political science,
psychology, sociology.
assistance in research and the use of technology as well as
spaces for collaborative learning. In the Learning Commons
multimedia lab, students can create digital audio and visual
projects.
Professional Studies—Business administration, education,
health and physical education, nursing, social work.
Library Resources
Majors and Minors
Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national,
and international databases. They have access to 190,000 volumes within Lindell Library and, through a daily courier service, to the library holdings of the seven private liberal arts
colleges in the Twin Cities. Lindell Library has a large collection of media resources. A service-oriented staff provides
students and faculty with research assistance and instruction
in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made
for access by students with physical limitation and special
needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation as a leader in its
commitment to provide students with the best access to
information technology and training. Visit the Student
Technology website, www.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for more
on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. There are both PC and Macintosh desktop computers
available in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and
computer lab and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The
College has six computer classrooms and 41 technologyenhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in the Lindell
Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the
Library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific
student use within academic departments. A high-speed
fiber optic campus network provides access to AugNet
online services, printing, and to the Internet and Internet2.
Network-ready student machines can connect to the campus
network from dormitory rooms or any building on campus
using WiFi. All of the AugNet online services and several of
the registrar’s student services are available securely on and
off-campus.
Academic Organization and Programs
Divisions and Departments
The College curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are
grouped into three divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Fine Arts and Humanities—American Indian studies, art, communication studies, English, history, languages and crosscultural studies, music, philosophy, religion, theatre arts,
College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences—Biology, chemistry, computer
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors before they
enter college. Others explore a variety of disciplines before
deciding.
A major at Augsburg shall require no more than 13.0
credits from any one academic department. The Academic
Affairs Committee may amend this credit maximum in
support of industry or professional accreditation standards.
Students may complete non-required electives within the
department beyond the 13.0 credit limit.
The College requires students to declare a major by the
end of the sophomore year, and earlier in some disciplines.
Details of majors and minors are in the course description
section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the
bachelor of arts degree.
Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation; however, minors completed prior to graduation will be
listed on the transcript. Minors are not noted on the transcript if they are completed after a bachelor’s degree has been
awarded.
Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and
approval of three advisers from relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg College Academic
Affairs Committee (AAC). A student-designed major allows
flexibility in selecting major courses. Any student wishing
to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three faculty advisers,
and obtain AAC approval of the program. Students should
seek AAC approval as early as possible so that any changes
suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design without affecting the student’s proposed completion date. The
deadline for initial submission of the program design to AAC
is the first term in which the student has achieved junior
status; the final version must be approved the term before the
student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the student-designed major in concert with three
faculty advisers from relevant fields, who together constitute
the Review Team. All advisers must sign the proposal cover
sheet and submit supporting letters of approval to AAC.
Supporting letters should assess both the student’s ability to
complete the proposed major and the validity and value of
the proposed major, including (in at least one of the letters)
the proposed capstone course. The advisers’ signatures and
supporting letters represent their approval of the program,
including the capstone course, and their commitment to
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oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major program proposal that
includes:
a. A statement of learning goals and objectives.
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum of nine, no more
than one of which is a lower-level language course and at
least five of which are upper division) and a discussion of
how the courses are related to the program goals. Indicate
how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized
and cohesive plan usually associated with a college major.
Proposals must include research describing comparable
programs of study at a minimum of three other academic
institutions. In addition, students should consult with the
Strommen Career and Internship Center for additional
information regarding career objectives. The proposal should
provide information showing how the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements (including graduation skills) are to
be fulfilled.
c. A description of the student-designed major capstone to be
taken sometime during the senior year. The student should
devise the capstone in consultation with advisers. It should
require an integrative project/paper that draws together the
coursework up to that point and/or prepares one for further
study. In addition, at least one of the advisers must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his
or her supporting letter, though approval of the studentdesigned major program by all advisers presumes their
approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the dean’s office.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the program designed and
still meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as
stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with
their advisers regularly throughout the design and subsequent evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved
student-designed major may be made through the normal
petition process to the Student Standing Committee with
adviser approval.
ACTC Majors—It is possible for full-time day students to
complete other majors through the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities (ACTC). Students who wish to complete a major
or minor offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major or Minor Declaration Form to
the Augsburg registrar’s office. This form must list all ACTC
courses required and be signed by the ACTC school adviser.
Some majors may not be available or may have a competitive
application process with acceptance determined by the major
department.
Weekend College is not part of the ACTC consortium,
and weekend students may not register for ACTC courses
or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC
consortium agreements.
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Other Study Programs
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are offered at Augsburg.
Licensure is available in kindergarten-elementary or K-6
license. A middle school endorsement is available in one of
the following: mathematics, science, communication arts/
literature, social studies. A preprimary endorsement (3- to
5-year-olds) is also available. Licensure is also available in
the following middle school/high school fields: life sciences,
chemistry, communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, physics, and social studies. This license prepares people
to teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking licensure in one
of these areas obtain an appropriate subject area major and
complete secondary licensure coursework. Specialist licenses
are available in art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental
music (K-12), and physical education (K-12). The licenses
prepare people to teach in grades K-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas also obtain the appropriate
subject area major and complete the secondary licensure
coursework. (See Department of Education on page 117 and
subject area departments for more information.)
K-12 special education majors and licenses in
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities and in Learning Disabilities
are also available. These majors and licenses are offered only
through Weekend College.
Students seeking elementary licensure and special
education licensure have education department advisers.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure have advisers in
their subject area major and in the education department. It
is very important that students work closely with their advisers throughout their programs.
Certificate Programs
Augsburg offers undergraduate certificates through the
departments of Art and Business Administration (see departments and programs section on page 64). Certificates are
available to non-degree seeking students or students who are
completing a degree from a different academic department.
A student may declare degree seeking status after earning a
certificate.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science, pharmacy, or engineering
can profit from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to
graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course
of study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty adviser
is available in each field to assist students in their planning.
Students who want to plan a pre-professional program should
contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first year
to arrange for faculty advising.
Pre-Dentistry—These courses are recommended to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
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University of Minnesota: ENL 111, 220; BIO 151, 152, 253,
369; CHM 115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; MAT 114 or
163; PHY 121, 122; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering—See engineering degree and major requirements on page 126.
Pre-Law—Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of American
Law Schools. Students may wish to take law-related courses
to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own choosing; most law
school entrance requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine—A major in chemistry and biology is not
required in order to apply to medical schools, but many
students with an interest in the health sciences choose to
major in these fields. The competitive candidate typically
has substantially more training than the minimal course
requirements. Students should review requirements and
recommended courses of each program being considered
for application and consult early and frequently with a prehealth science adviser. Coursework that is required by most
medical schools includes: one to two semesters of English
composition such as ENL 111, 220; CHM 115, 116 (or 105,
106); CHM 351, 352; BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; MAT 145, 146,
163; PHY 121, 122. Courses recommended in preparation for
MCATs: BIO 355, 473, 476; CHM 361.
universities may vary.
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their best.
We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students
committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors
program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education.
Students have the opportunity to create their own courses,
edit and write for the Augsburg Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league,
belong to an Honors House, and learn through small reading
groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for
Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial,
or attending music, theatre, and art performances. Honors
courses bring in professors from several different departments so you can learn from talented professors teaching
their specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors
Program director, at honors@augsburg.edu. Also see the
Honors Program in the departments and programs section on
page 148.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and PrePhysical Therapy—Coursework in preparation for these
programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the
Department of Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy—Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill
minimum requirements of the College of Pharmacy at the
University of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115,
116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112
or 113; ENL 111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121, 122; and two
courses in Behavioral Sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary—A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different majors, such as history,
philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion.
Recommended preparation includes REL 100, 200; at least
two semesters of history (Western civilization); one or
more courses in the history of philosophy, and Greek in the
junior and/or senior year. The Center for Faith and Learning
(Memorial 231) provides resources and support, including
scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine—To meet minimum requirements
of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following courses are required: ENL 111, 220;
MAT 114 or 145; BIO 151, 152, 253, 355, 369, 476; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; PHY 121, 122. Additional
liberal arts courses are required. Requirements at other
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Majors and Minors
Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the day
program and Weekend College. Listings indicated by asterisks
are also offered through both the day program and Weekend
College, but may include completion of weekly evening
courses for some requirements. Students are encouraged to
discuss scheduling rotation of major courses with their faculty
adviser. Weekend/Rochester/Partner Hospitals students may
choose a major offered in the day program if they wish, but
must adhere to crossover registration policies and limitations. They may also take as many courses as possible through
Weekend College, then finish the major as a day program
student. A change of program is allowed once each academic
year, and will take effect the following term.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art*
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.A.)
Biopsychology
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Marketing (WEC only)
Music Business
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
Communication Studies
Communication Arts/Literature
(Teacher Licensure Major)
Human Relations
Marketing Communications
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Professional Communication
Public Relations and Advertising
Supervisory Management
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher Licensure Major)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
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Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (B.A. or B.S.—
licensure)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (WEC only)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities
(WEC only)
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English*
Creative Writing*
Literature, Language, and Theory*
Media Writing*
Environmental Studies
Film
Finance
Health Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Health Fitness
History*
International Business
International Relations
International Business Concentration
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies 1
Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Business (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S.—Evening program offered through
Weekend College only)*
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher Licensure Major)
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Religion*
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Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentrations
Performance Concentration
Technical Design/Technology Concentration
Women’s Studies 1
Minors
Accounting
American Indian Studies*
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art*
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
English*
English Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Writing–Creative Emphasis
Writing–Media Emphasis
Environmental Studies
Film
Health Education
History*
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies 1
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion*
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
1 Cooperative program of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities and
agreements with the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to
take beginning/intermediate/advanced language courses not available at
consortium colleges. Consult with the ACTC office for specific program
options. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2 Dual-degree programs with the University of Minnesota Institute of
Technology and Michigan Technological University.
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Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in
the Twin Cities area on several programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)—Through CLIC, the
Twin Cities private colleges library consortium, the Augsburg
community has direct access to over 2,500,000 volumes and
media resources.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)—Full-time day
students at Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and universities of Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas
may elect to take one course each semester (fall and spring)
at one of the other campuses. No additional fee is required
for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music
or approved independent studies. Exchange courses are not
transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are
considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the
residency requirement. The permanent record of courses for
which a student has cross-registered is kept in the Office of
the Registrar at Augsburg College, not the host ACTC institution. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative
program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted
with the other schools, or to undertake a specific course or
major not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled
bus shuttles students between the campuses.
Weekend College is not part of the ACTC consortium,
and weekend students may not register for ACTC courses or
complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)—
Augsburg, in cooperation with 17 other colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Norway, Northern
Ireland, Latin America, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA
programs on page 163.)
McNally Smith College of Music—Augsburg College fulltime students may elect to take one course each semester at
McNally Smith College of Music providing that they meet all
McNally Smith College of Music requirements. This program
is open to sophomores through seniors. There is no additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their
advisor to confirm if the classes will count toward graduation
requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be
used as a substitute for any Augsburg course specifically listed
within a degree program.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken
through the Augsburg–McNally Smith exchange are considered Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses which
a student has registered for through the exchange is kept in
the Office of the Registrar at Augsburg College, not McNally
Smith.
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in
the Air Force ROTC program at the University of St. Thomas
under the ACTC consortium agreement. Students are eligible
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to compete for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships.
ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the Office of the Registrar, or call the
University of St. Thomas at 651-962-6320 or 1-800-328-6819,
x6320.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the
Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under an
agreement between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota,
and the program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg.
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Augsburg Abroad
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for students and faculty
interested in study abroad. Services include:
• Study abroad program selection advising
• Financial and academic advising for study abroad
• Registration and billing for study abroad
• Pre-departure and re-entry support (application, orientation, etc.)
• Faculty-led, short-term program coordination
About half of Augsburg undergraduate students are studying
abroad. Graduate students also find short-term programs as
part of their curriculum. Students abroad will find themselves
in a variety of locales and studying a variety of disciplines:
studying gender issues in Central America; acting with masks
in Norway; interning with community organizations in
Northern Ireland; studying political science in Namibia; learning about ecology in Tanzania; taking organic chemistry in
New Zealand; and learning a language where it is spoken.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on
approved programs. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill
graduation requirements including major, minor, language,
liberal arts foundation, lifetime activity, and internship
requirements. This is determined prior to departure when
students fill out the required Credit Agreement form that is
signed by academic advisers and appropriate staff and faculty
approving courses.
Students should be aware of the following policies related
to study abroad:
• Students can study abroad more than once.
• Students can study abroad at any point in their academic
career.
Semester and Summer Programs
• Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior
year will meet the Augsburg residency requirement.
• You must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
• You must take courses A-F while abroad.
• Grades received on affiliated and non-Augsburg programs
are reported as transfer credit on your transcript, and thus
are not figured into your GPA.
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• A “C” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit
to transfer to Augsburg.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
• Students must register for all courses required by the shortterm program. Credit values may vary, so confirm the specific program credit load with the Augsburg Abroad Office.
Any courses removed by the student without Augsburg
Abroad permission prior to the start of the program will be
re-added to the student’s schedule. If no work was completed in these reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be
awarded.
• Overload Fee Exemption for faculty-led January and Spring
Weekend College (WEC) programs: January and spring
WEC faculty-led programs are placed within the spring
semester. However, full-time Day students will not be
billed an overload fee if an additional 4.0 or 4.5 credits are
taken in the regular spring term. A student taking minimal
credits in the spring can use the January or Spring WEC
faculty-led short-term program as a spring term course in
order to be considered part-time or full-time.
• Crossover Policy Exemption: The crossover policy does
not apply to study abroad students. WEC students who
do a study abroad program placed in the Day program do
not count that as their crossover course. The same policy
exemption is valid for Day students doing a study abroad
program scheduled in a WEC term.
Eligibility and Application
The following are Augsburg College’s requirements for study
abroad:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Individual
programs may require a higher average. Students with
lower averages should consult with Augsburg Abroad.
• Be a sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you
study abroad. Short-term, faculty-led programs will allow
participation as a first-year if the student receives approval
from the faculty-leader.
• Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg
before they may study off campus.
• Not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Students
placed on academic or disciplinary probation after admittance to study abroad may be withdrawn from the program.
The student is responsible for all non-recoverable program
costs incurred.
• Not have an outstanding balance on your student account.
• Be aware that students applying to faculty-led programs,
who meet the above criteria, are accepted on a rolling basis;
space is limited on these programs so applying early is
important.
Application deadlines for semester programs are:
October 1: Spring semester study abroad and January
faculty-led programs
February 1: Spring WEC term and Summer Session
faculty-led programs
March 1: Fall semester and non-faculty led summer study
abroad programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all
deadlines and eligibility requirements set by program providers. Students should start planning in their first year for study
abroad to be sure to do appropriate research and meet all
deadlines.
Students are accepted to study on faculty-led programs
on a first applied, first accepted basis.
ACCESS/CLASS Abroad
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may
be culturally defined. Attitudes toward disability and levels
of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country.
The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates equal access
to university-sponsored programs and services to students
with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards
can present unique challenges in international settings. The
expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that
reasonable accommodations will be made. Depending on the
country and culture, there may be different ways to define
accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be made. Students are encouraged
work closely with Augsburg Abroad/CLASS/ACCESS.
Students are responsible for requesting accommodations
abroad within a reasonable time frame prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection. Augsburg Abroad will work
closely with the student, CLASS, and /or ACCESS offices to
determine needs and make appropriate and possible accommodations abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of study abroad is comprised of program fees that
generally include tuition, housing, international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and study abroad fees. These
costs vary from program to program. Augsburg College pays
the program provider on the student’s behalf and then bills
the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access
their financial aid for study abroad. Students will always pay a
minimum of Augsburg tuition when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, scholarships, and/
or grants to study at Augsburg can use that entire package
to cover their study abroad program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionally-funded aid (e.g., Presidential,
Regents, Legacy, Promise and other Augsburg scholarships,
and tuition remission benefit) may use their scholarships
to study abroad multiple times on Augsburg Programs (see
below in Study Abroad Program section). However, institutionally-funded aid may be used only once toward study
abroad costs on an affiliate or non-Augsburg program. Cost
estimates for the time abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to
students studying abroad.
Students are required to notify Augsburg Abroad immediately if they choose not to continue with their study abroad
experience. At the moment of notification non-recoverable
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costs will be assessed and charged to the student account.
Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal students
may owe nothing, the study abroad fee, the deposit, or some,
or all, of the program fee. Students are also subject to the cancellation and refund policies of their program provider.
Study Abroad Programs
Students have over 200 programs in over 90 countries from
which to choose. In addition to the below Augsburg College
programs, students can choose from affiliated program providers. These programs have been reviewed to meet the Augsburg
experience requirement, diverse needs of students, and provide quality student service. The programs are reviewed each
year.
If students cannot find a program that meets their needs
from the Augsburg College or Augsburg-affiliated options
then they can apply to do a non-Augsburg program. Students
with a strong academic or financial reason, faculty support
(as shown on the Credit Agreement form), and who choose a
good quality program, may be approved.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global Education at Augsburg
College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities
in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central
America, Mexico, and Namibia. Students experience three
distinct types of living situations: living with other students
in a community house, spending several days in a rural
setting, and several weeks living with host families. In the
Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on
two-week seminars — from Mexico to Central America, and
from Namibia to South Africa. The cost of these programs is
equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for one semester
on campus, plus airfare. (Some travel scholarships are available for Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(Mexico)—Fall
Learn about the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with
emphasis on the experience and empowerment of women.
Students will engage in gender analysis of key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico and El
Salvador; explore the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender; and learn first-hand from both women and men who
are involved in struggles for sustainable development and
social change. The program offers credit in religion, political
science, women’s studies, and Spanish. Internships and independent studies are also available in nine different disciplines.
The program includes a two-week educational seminar in El
Salvador, as well as rural travel within Mexico and four-day
seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in guest houses while
traveling, in Augsburg approximately six weeks, and with
Mexican host families for four to six weeks. Prerequisite: one
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college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
International Business and Global Citizenship (Mexico)—Fall
The largest immigrant group in the United States is composed
of people born in Mexico, and Mexico is front and center
in debates about globalization and U.S. immigration policy.
This program, designed for international business majors,
will study the important role that Mexico plays in the U.S.
in relation to trade issues, how to conduct business in and
with Mexico, and use it as a lens to learn about international
business topics that are relevant in many different countries.
Students will have the opportunity to study Spanish at levels
from beginning to advanced, live with a host family for four
weeks, and develop closer relationships in the community and
improve their international business background by completing an internship in a local business or government office.
Prerequisites: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or
consent of instructor.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia)—Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building,
globalization, and decolonizing the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won
its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid under
South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build
nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by today’s
world: rapid globalization and under and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a long-term project. Credit is
available in history, religion, political science, and interdisciplinary studies. Internships are also available.
Sustainable Development and Social Change (Guatemala, El
Salvador, Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to
introduce students to the key issues facing Central Americans.
Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of
the people of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well
as study approaches towards social and economic development. Course credit may be earned in Spanish, religion,
history, women’s studies, and political science. Students spend
the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El
Salvador, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Prerequisites:
one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent is required.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities
(Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration,
immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who
are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations
in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish language
classes, an internship or independent research opportunity,
and courses that help students understand the connections
between globalization and migration while learning from
diverse communities that are organizing for positive social
change around issues of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class,
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gender, sexuality, economics, and the environment. Credit is
available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion. Students spend most of the semester living
in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with
Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work degree program. Its goal
is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work
professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social
and economic justice. It includes Spanish language study and
social work courses. Social work field placement is also available for qualified students. Students live with Mexican host
families for six weeks.
International Partners and Exchanges
The Office of International Programs offers a broad range
of semester and academic year programs in China, Finland,
Germany, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from
several options in diverse disciplines: liberal arts programs,
group programs, “tailor-made” individual study programs,
and practical professional experiences. All coursework is in
English. Travel scholarships are available for some locations.
For further information on programs in Finland, Germany,
and Norway, contact the International Partners office. For
exchange programs in China and Slovenia, contact Augsburg
Abroad.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities,
offers full semester programs in Norway, East and Central
Europe, Ecuador, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities. All
HECUA programs explore civic engagement, community, and
social change, and emphasize internships and field study. For
more information on international HECUA programs, see the
listings under International Studies; and for HECUA programs
in the Twin Cities, see Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway—Fall
A quarter of Oslo’s residents are not ethnic Norwegians.
Students investigate changing Northern Europe using
Norway’s welfare state and Scandinavian national identity as
case studies. Coursework and an internship provide unique
perspectives on how the Norwegian social democracy and
Scandinavian welfare states are working to address the challenges posed by immigration and cultural and ethnic diversity.
Students choose an independent study project or Norwegian
language courses.
Divided States of Europe—Spring
Ten former communist nation-states have recently joined the
European Union. From three different locations – Norway,
Romania, and Hungary – students examine the complex
dynamics of European integration via issues such as labor
migration, minority politics, right-wing populism, prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania
encompass some of Europe’s most pressing social justice
issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural
bridge between East and West.
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based in Quito, Ecuador,
enables the student to combine intense involvement in a
community-based organization with study of the community
development process. A home-stay and a hands-on internship develop Spanish and other skills. The program addresses
globalization, the environment, oil politics, and other local
and international issues.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of
conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the
progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with organizations working for
social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict
transformation, and education for democracy. The program is
located at the UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students may participate in the
International Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated
through the University of Minnesota-Morris. Students who
teach abroad will also do part of their student teaching under
direct Augsburg faculty supervision. For additional information, contact the Department of Education student teacher
director.
May/Summer Abroad
May and summer courses to many parts of the world enable
students to earn credit through short-term travel. Contact
Augsburg Abroad for the most current list of programs.
Clair and Gladys Strommen Career and
Internship Center
The Strommen Career and Internship Center is a comprehensive resource center emphasizing the importance and value
for all students to engage in internships, career development
and the exploration of vocation throughout their college
years. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds breadth
and depth to the curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic and career decisions. The underlying assumption is that a liberal arts education is an effective
preparation for life, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
Career Services
Career Services provides opportunities, programs, and career
counseling to help students discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career paths, and grapple
with questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world.
This process is viewed as an important part of a student’s
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development while attending college. To aid in this process,
professional career staff provide career assessments and individualized career planning and coaching. Staff assist students
with choosing majors, locating internships, preparing for
internship and job searches, graduate school applications,
and making connections to community, business, and alumni
resources.
Internships
Academic Credit
An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or
service-based learning experience where a student focuses
on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the
major to the experience. An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in the department in which the student wishes to earn the internship
credit. A learning agreement plan, negotiated with the faculty
supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic related
objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving
credit. Students often do internships in nonprofits, small and
large businesses, government agencies, museums, schools,
and churches.
Internships for credit are available in all majors and can
be taken during a semester, Weekend College trimester or
summer sessions. Inter-disciplinary (INS) internships are also
available. For extension of an internship beyond one term
see Evaluation and Grading on page 58. Internships can be
registered for 1 course credit or .5 credit. One course credit
involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 10
hours per week or 140 total hours. Internships for .5 credit
require a minimum of 80 total hours. A maximum of four
courses of internship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
Internships completed off-campus for credit will
automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation
requirement.
Non-Credit and Transcript Notation
Non-credit internships related to a student’s major or career
interests can be registered for a zero-credit transcript notation.
The goal is for students to apply theory to practice in a work
setting and reflect on the experience. Work opportunities
typically are part-time during the academic year and/or full
time during summer and can begin and end anytime. Students
must set learning goals and evaluate their experience. The
director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center supervises non-credit internships and transcript notation work
experiences. Internships not for credit and transcript notations may be used to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
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Service-Learning and Community Engagement/
Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-learning Program provides
students with opportunities to understand and respond to
needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement activities. A key component of
community-service-learning is reflection on and analysis of
community issues in order to promote personal and educational growth and civic responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the City,
Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract
course concepts while learning about pertinent and related
community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational
approach employs reciprocal learning between students and
their community. Service-learning components are embedded
in most academic disciplines.
Examples of community service-learning sites include:
homeless shelters, cultural and environmental organizations,
tutoring programs and literacy centers.
Campus Kitchen Project and Community Garden
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger community by using food as a tool
to nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students
through service-learning. To accomplish these goals, three
separate programs exist:
1) FOOD TO SHARE—Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining
Service is donated, reheated and served by student volunteers
to neighborhood partners including: homeless shelters, youth
and senior programs, and others.
2) FOOD TO GROW—On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff
and students manage a community garden composed of 70
individual plots where community and campus members can
grow their own food. The garden staff also hosts classes on
healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow
and cook healthy food.
3) FOOD TO BUY—A farmer’s market and CSA delivery is
available weekly at Augsburg College and the Brian Coyle
Community Center in order to increase access to healthy
foods. Surplus produce from the market and CSA shares are
donated to the Campus Kitchen meal delivery program.
Bonner Leader Program
In November of 2008-2009, Augsburg College launched its
first year of the Bonner Leaders program, funded through the
National Bonner Foundation. Through the Bonner program
at Augsburg, students develop deep community relationships
and engage in long-term policy advocacy throughout their
four years at Augsburg College. Those selected to be a part of
the Augsburg College Bonner Leaders program were largely
first-year students, with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds, and unique experience with community-leadership
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roles. Through service placements with partner nonprofit
community organizations, students worked an average of 200
hours over the course of the academic year in placements
supporting ELL classrooms, running an employment education computer lab, helping coordinate a low-income housing
program, providing community health outreach, and working
with a financial literacy program. Beyond their work-study
service internships, students participated in at least 100 hours
of volunteer hours with various community initiatives and
civic engagement projects on campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders
program, students engaged in monthly guided reflections
and leadership development training. The Augsburg Bonner
Community Leaders program is a successful campus model
to build on the college’s culture of community and civic
engagement and bring together existing community service
programs to take us to the next level of deepening knowledge, reflection, and authenticity of civic engagement in the
community.
Augsburg Reads
The Augsburg Read Program is a federally funded literacy
and tutoring program focused on elementary student achievement. Augsburg Reads pairs college students with community
organizations in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood focused
on student achievement through after school programs.
Graduate Programs
Augsburg College offers seven graduate degree programs:
Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of Business Administration,
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master
of Social Work. Consult the Augsburg Graduate Studies catalog for complete information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers initial licensure
coursework at the graduate level in elementary education,
secondary education, and special education: E/BD and LD.
The MAE also offers the pre-primary specialty and the K-12
Reading Teacher endorsement. Students are able to take up
to six licensure courses at the graduate level and complete
their licensure programs with a combination of graduate
and undergraduate coursework. Students can then apply
their graduate level licensure courses to complete a master’s
degree program. Students will complete their master’s degrees
through a combination of Master of Arts in Leadership coursework and graduate level education coursework. Licensed
teachers also can pursue special education: E/BD and/or LD,
as well as the K-12 Reading Licensure Endorsement and the
pre-primary endorsement at the graduate level. The program
is available through the Weekend College schedule, and the
admissions process begins with the Graduate Admissions
office. For further information about the programs, contact
the Education Department or the Graduate Admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is based on a liberal arts
approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches
to situations, issues, and problems relevant to organizational
leaders. Augsburg’s program recognizes that today’s leaders
need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide them with a
more comprehensive understanding of their world. Designed
for working adults, the program offers courses primarily on
alternate Saturdays. There is also a Monday evening cohort
offering of the program at Augsburg’s Bloomington site.
(Note: A five-year program is available to Augsburg undergraduate accounting majors that would qualify them for CPA
certification and fulfill requirements for a BA in accounting
and an MA in leadership. See the Department of Business
Administration, accounting major section of the catalog for
further information.)
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural community health nursing practice across care settings, with emphasis on addressing
health inequities among diverse populations. The program is
offered within the context of a Christian liberal arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in Advanced Community Health Nursing, or Advanced
Nursing Administration through the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC), and/or Advanced Certification
in Transcultural Nursing through the Transcultural Nursing
Society (TCNS). Classes meet on a flexible schedule (every
other week or once per month) that includes weekdays, weekday evenings, and Saturdays. Web-enhanced teaching is used
for all classes. Practicums include optional short-term study
abroad experiences. Students may choose to study in Mexico,
Guatemala; Namibia; Pine Ridge; S.Dak.; and/or Europe.
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance
with its accreditation standards and procedures.
Streamlined entry into the Master of Arts in Nursing—Students
with an ADN and a bachelor’s degree in a field other than
nursing can enter the Master of Arts in Nursing program as a
“bridge student.” This process requires acceptance to the MA
program and completion of three courses in the Augsburg
undergraduate nursing program.
Students in good standing in the Augsburg undergraduate nursing program can enter the MA in nursing through an
“expedited” process. After successful application to the MA
program while still a student in the undergraduate program,
students can take three designated courses in the Master
of Arts in Nursing, which will be applied to the M.A. at
Augsburg upon successful completion of the undergraduate
nursing degree.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice is a post-master’s program
for registered nurses (RNs) who currently hold a master’s
degree in nursing. The DNP at Augsburg will prepare nurses
to guide system level changes that improve health outcomes
of persons underserved by the current health system. The
program emphasizes transcultural nursing leadership to
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maximize health through peaceful, just, and collaborative
actions that uphold and improve human potential across
care settings with emphasis on health inequities in a global
context. In addition to emphasizing transcultural nursing, the
DNP curriculum also focuses on advanced community/public
health nursing and holistic health.
The Master of Business Administration is designed to give
students mastery of the skills and knowledge necessary to
advance in their careers and accept roles of greater responsibility in an organization. Meeting primarily on one evening
per week, this challenging program is designed to be completed in 23 months. Organized in cohort format, the program
encourages learning in a collaborative small-group environment and features a high level of interaction and attention
from the faculty. The program focuses on giving students the
ability to think critically and effectively manage in complex
environments. An intensive management consulting course
allows students to apply theory and classroom learning to an
actual business or organizational environment. Local businesses and organizations provide a laboratory for students as
they complete comprehensive projects in various disciplines
and functions.
The core program can be enhanced through participation
in a number of concentrations including finance, healthcare
management, human resource management, international
business, and marketing management.
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is
designed for students interested in careers as healthcare providers. The mission of the program is based on a foundation
of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of,
and is oriented toward providing care to, underserved populations. Students are well educated in current medical theory
and practice in primary care medicine. All physician assistants
must have a supervising physician to practice. The program
is three years long with classes held Monday through Friday
during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited by the Council
on Social Work Education, prepares students for entering
advanced social work practice. The program builds on the
liberal arts base of the College and supports the College’s mission to nurture future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: multicultural clinical practice (MCCP) or program development, policy, and administration (PDPA). Students choose one of the two concentrations
for their program focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social justice, leadership
for social change, and a holistic, strengths-based, problemsolving framework. Graduate social work classes meet in
four-hour blocks on Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
The multicultural clinical practice concentration prepares
students to work with diverse peoples across the full range
of contemporary clinical social work practice settings. The
program development, policy, and administration concentration prepares students to actively seek equality and justice for
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clients within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing energy toward changing policies that obscure and oppress
people.
Two dual degrees are also available: a Master of Social
Work/Master of Theology or Divinity degree (MSW/MA/
MDiv) and a Master of Social Work/Master of Business
Administration degree (MSW/MBA). The MSW/MA/MDiv
dual degree is offered in collaboration with Luther Seminary.
It is designed to meet the educational interests of people
planning to serve the spiritual and social needs of families,
individuals, and communities. The MSW/MBA dual degree
is offered in collaboration with the Augsburg MBA program.
It provides students with the skills and expertise necessary
to build well managed and financially sound service organizations that serve diverse communities, both locally and
globally.
Other Programs
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education
program is to provide working adults with lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow
personally, professionally, and spiritually in their homes,
workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet
the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit
programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between
academic and administrative departments of the College and
community organizations. These collaborations have included
the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, the Center for Leadership Studies,
Institutional Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota
Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office
of the College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning
Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies. The
program supports special events and conferences as well as
student internships and faculty activity in Canadian studies.
The goals of the program include community involvement,
increased awareness of the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations, and provision of opportunities to learn directly from
Canadians through visits and exchanges.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in order to earn
credit, and all registered courses will be reflected on a student’s AugNet page. Students are responsible for verifying the
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accuracy of their registrations. Additionally, day students are
required to meet with their academic advisers prior to registration for the fall and spring terms.
Web registration through AugNet is the primary method
of registration, though the Enrollment Center is available
to process registration forms. Please reference the academic
calendar for the schedule of open registration dates.
Students who encounter a prerequisite issue when trying
to register for a course through AugNet should come to the
Enrollment Center for assistance.
The following registrations cannot be completed online
and must be processed at the Enrollment Center:
• Pass/No Credit (P/N) grade options
• THP courses (theatre practicum courses)
• MUP courses (variable credit music lessons)
• Student Teaching (Education department approval
required)
• Independent Study and Directed Study (separate form
available at the Enrollment Center; instructor and department chair signatures required)
• Internships
Full-time day students normally register for four course
credits per semester. Students registered for three or more
course credits in a semester are classified as full-time students.
Students registered for two course credits are classified as
half-time students.
To register for more than 4.5 course credits, students must contact the Enrollment Center to petition the
Committee on Student Standing unless the following apply:
students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49
may take a total of 5.0 course credits or with a cumulative
GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 5.5
course credits without petitioning. All overload registrations
must be done in person at the Enrollment Center. (Note:
There is an additional tuition charge for course loads over
4.5 course credits. This includes combining the credit load
from both the day and WEC programs. Spring day term will
include winter WEC and spring WEC.) auditing classes over
the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a tuition charge.
Official academic calendars for all programs are
available through the registrar’s webpage.
The last day to initially register for courses in the Day
program (semesters) is the Friday before the term begins.
After initial registration, Day students may add individual
classes to their current schedule or withdraw without notation through day 10 of the term. The signature of the instructor is required to add a class after the fifth day. From day 11
through day 20, students may still petition the Committee on
Student Standing for permission to add a class. There is a fee
for this petition. Day 20 is the last day to petition for adding
a class.
Students registered for day program Time 1/Time 2 (T1/
T2) courses that meet only part of the term may add or withdraw without notation through the fifth school day after the
start of the course. Changing grade option or withdrawing
with a W is allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2 classes.
Specific dates for each term are listed under “Academic
Calendars” at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Weekend College, Rochester, and Partner Hospitals program students typically register for one or two course credits
each trimester. Maximum credit load is 4.0 credits. Students
registered for at least two course credits in one term are
considered full time for that term. Students registered for one
course credit are considered half-time for the term.
The last day to initially register for courses in the
Weekend College and the Partner Hospitals program
(Weekend College) is the last business day before the term
begins. After initial registration, Weekend College students
may add individual classes to their current schedule or
withdraw without notation through Friday after the first
class weekend. The signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after the class meets. Students may petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class
through the Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
There is a fee for this petition. The last day to petition to add
a class is the Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
Students registered for Weekend College T1/T2 courses
may add or withdraw without notation through the Friday
after the first weekend class meeting. Changing grade option
or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the Tuesday after
the second weekend class meeting.
The last day to initially register for courses on the
Rochester campus is the last business day before the term
begins. After initial registration, Rochester students may add
individual classes to their current schedule and/or withdraw
without notation through Monday after the first week of
classes. The signature of the instructor is required to add a
class after a class meets and it must be processed through the
Enrollment Center. Students may petition the Committee on
Student Standing for permission to add a class through the
Friday prior to the second week of classes. There is a fee for
this petition. The last date to petition to add a class is the
Friday before the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2 courses may add
or withdraw without notation through the Monday after the
first week of the class. Changing grade option or withdrawing with a W is allowed through the Monday after the second
week of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School. Late course registrations may be subject to additional late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also available online and
should be checked to verify the correct meeting times and
room assignment. As some courses are offered only in alternate years, students should also consult with departmental
advisers when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and help with registration on other campuses are available from these offices:
Enrollment Center—612-330-1046
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Academic Advising—612-330-1025
Augsburg for Adults—612-330-1782
Rochester Program—507-288-2886
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student is admitted to
a “home program,” either day, Weekend College, or the
Rochester Program. It is expected that students will complete
most of their degree requirements through their home program. However, full-time students may register for up to 1.0
credits per term outside their home program. Enrollment will
be based on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of their home program
for courses in which they enroll outside their home program.
The rate will be based on the maximum credit load they are
carrying on any calendar date over the span of the two terms.
For example, a day program student taking 2.0 credits in the
day program, and 1.0 credits in the WEC program, will be
considered full-time and will be charged the full-time day
program tuition rate. A WEC student taking 2.0 credits in the
WEC program, and 1.0 credits in the day program, will pay
the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits will pay the day
part-time rate for any credits over 4.5 in their combined day/
WEC load (Spring day term will include both winter WEC
and spring WEC). The maximum number of credits that may
be included in the day full-time tuition rate for students who
cross-register is 4.5.
Students have registration priority in their home program. Crossover registration dates are published on the registrar’s office webpage. There is a special crossover registration
form that must be processed at the Enrollment Center. This
registration option is not available by Web.
The WEC, Rochester, and Partner Hospitals programs
are not part of the ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC/Rochester/hospital
students may NOT cross over to attend ACTC courses.
Students must have completed their undergraduate
degree and be admitted to a graduate program before taking graduate level courses from that program. (An exception
is made for approved courses in the Department of Nursing
and the joint BA Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students
enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for
those courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate
level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will
pay the rate of the program in which the course is offered
(Day, WEC, or Rochester).
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by filling
out a Change of Program form available at the Enrollment
Center. The change will take effect the following term.
Changes are limited to one each academic year. A Change
of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Students registered in spring Day may not do a change of
program into spring WEC.
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Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are
registered because this will result in a failing grade on their
official academic record. Cancellation of courses or withdrawal
from College must be completed in the Enrollment Center.
A Withdrawal from the College form may be obtained at the
Enrollment Center or downloaded from the registrar’s webpage. The last day to file for a Withdrawal from College is
the last day of classes prior to finals week. Withdrawal from
college and any consequential adjustments in accounts are
effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College form is
returned to the registrar’s office. Students must be re-admitted
to the College when they are ready to resume their studies.
The Application for Readmission form is available from the
Enrollment Center or can be downloaded from the registrar’s
webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the registrar’s office
informed of their current mailing address.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from
courses without penalty if they are called to active duty as
military reservists, National Guard, or for other military
service. This shall include a 100 percent refund of tuition and
fees upon verification of call to active duty. The student must
provide a copy of their orders to the registrar.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop
a course, the registrar will place a W for the course(s) along
with a notation on the transcript that the student was called
to active duty. This is to assist the student with any financial
aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the
withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling
students who are called to active duty and have substantially
completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or work out an “incomplete” agreement.
Students who are able to complete some of their courses
would have their refund adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the registrar and/or the dean’s office as soon as possible so
the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies. Typically, the committee considers
requests for:
• Minor exceptions to academic requirements and/or
approval of transfer course substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or grade option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration
deadlines will require a $50 petition fee attached to the petition. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of
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the petition. Petitions involving adding or dropping courses/
withdrawing from college after the deadline must be submitted within six months of the published registration deadlines
for the term involved.
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student
account holds must be cleared before submitting the petition.
Students who are allowed to add a course by petition after the
published petition deadline will incur a $150 late registration
fee per course.
In addition, the committee reviews students’ transcripts
in determining academic probation or dismissal from the
College on academic grounds. The committee also hears
appeals from students who have been dismissed for academic
reasons.
The committee reviews student requests for readmission
to the College after dismissal or returning after leaving while
on probation, or students readmitting to the College immediately after a term from which they withdrew from College.
The committee typically meets every other week throughout the school year (September-April), and once a month
during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the Enrollment Center or
download from the registrar’s webpage, www.augsburg.edu/
registrar/.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness or family emergency. Have your adviser,
instructor, or department chairs sign and add comments
concerning your request. Petitions without comments from
faculty will be returned for completion. Note: If petitioning
for a change in registration, please submit a drop/add form
signed by both the instructor and student.
Step 3: Return the completed petition form to the Office of the
Registrar/Enrollment Center; include signed drop/add form
and $50 check if applicable.
Step 4: After the committee meets, a copy of the petition
with the committee’s decision is returned to the student. Day
students will receive this notice in their campus box. WEC
and Rochester student petitions will be mailed to their home
address.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that
were in effect when they matriculated at Augsburg. Students
may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of
any of the catalogs in effect during their years of enrollment.
However, students who are readmitted after more than six
years away from the College must complete the departmental
major requirements of the most current catalog at the time of
readmission or any one of the catalogs in effect during their
subsequent years of continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students who graduated from Augsburg and are returning to
complete a second major will not be awarded a second degree
unless it is different from the original degree awarded. (BA,
BM, BS) Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same
major, though it is possible to earn multiple degrees from
the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For
example, a student cannot earn both a BA in computer science
and a BS in computer science, but may earn a BS in computer
science and a BA in computational philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Office
of the Registrar and is based on a student’s official transcript.
College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed
at regionally accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C
or better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses similar
in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg.
Augsburg does not grant transfer credit for developmentalremedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD,
or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency
credits and exam credits issued by another institution may
and will be evaluated on a individual basis. The registrar’s
office evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability
toward Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements. Academic
departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The
College requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence
Requirements section of the catalog.)
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather than
semester or quarter hours. Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter hours. Transfer
credits that have been reported to Augsburg as semester or
quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by
dividing by four or six respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credit from two-year
colleges. Students may transfer a maximum of 64 semester
credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges. Once a
student reaches this credit limit, no additional credits will
transfer from two-year institutions toward the minimum
number of course credits required for a bachelor’s degree.
However, courses taken beyond the credit limit can be used to
meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are
reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points
from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are
not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty adviser and the
Office of the Registrar before taking courses at other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and
residency requirements. (Refer to the Residence Requirements
section of the catalog.)
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MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)
with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher will
satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements
and will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one
course (REL 300). Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer
program, the MnTC must be completed prior to enrollment at
Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the
MnTC and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements, will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one
course (REL 300), and will waive one of two Lifetime Fitness
requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable
courses graded C – or better. Transfer courses that equate
to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level
math, and modern language must have a grade of C or better
in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this transfer
program, the A.A. degree and MnTC must be completed prior
to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA
degree may be required in some Augsburg majors. Students
are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major
department to discuss major requirements. Courses with
C–grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or for
application to majors.
Admission to a major—a separate process from admission
to the College—is sometimes required. Please check with the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and consult the departmental section of this catalog.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13 or more course credits accepted in transfer are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for
advanced transfer students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
instead of REL 100 and REL 200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entry-level Critical Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness requirement (depending on
transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned
above remain unchanged for Advanced Transfer Students.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the
time of initial entry into Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to
the Office of the Registrar for transfer credit evaluation. A
military transcript will contain credit recommendations from
the American Council on Education (ACE) for training and
courses completed in the U.S. Armed Services. Augsburg will
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review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit
recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit
guidelines.
Army records maintained by AARTS:
http://aarts.army.mil
Navy and Marine Corps records maintained by SMART:
https://smart.navy.mil
Coast Guard records maintained by U.S. Coast Guard Institute:
www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp
Air Force Records:
Air University and Community College of the Air Force are
regionally accredited institutions. Students should submit
official transcripts from these schools during the admission
process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements
are satisfied rests with the student. All students are required to
file a graduation application with the registrar’s office one year
prior to graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic Advising staff, department
chairs, and the registrar staff are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact the Office of the
Registrar about specific requirements for a second bachelor’s
degree or for the equivalent of a major. See page 18 — Special
Students (Second Degree).
Each student is required to apply for graduation at
the end of his or her junior year to confirm remaining
graduation requirements.
Application forms are available at the Enrollment Center
or on the registrar’s webpage.
All degree and course requirements must be completed
and verified in the Office of the Registrar in order for the
degree to be conferred. (There may be no incompletes or open
courses on the academic record.)
Requirements for Undergraduate Graduation
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum
number of credits, a major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework,
and residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits—No more than these
maximums may be applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two course credits by independent/directed study;
four course credits of internship; and six course credits with
a grade of Pass (P). To graduate with Latin honors, students
may take no more than two elective P/N graded course credits. Each department sets its own limitations on the number of
P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the major and
minor programs, but normally students may apply no more
than two course credits with P grades toward a major and no
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more than one course credit with a P grade toward a minor.
The Department of Education is an example of a department
that allows students to apply more than two course credits
with P grades within the major program (two in major field
courses plus student teaching).
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are
listed under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum —Requirements
for the Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed in the next
section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum
overall grade point average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in
coursework for the major or minor. Some majors, licensure,
and certification programs require a higher grade point average or a minimum grade in each course. See the departmental
section for details about the grade and grade point average for
individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 8.0 course credits must be
completed through Augsburg College. Additionally, no fewer
than 6.0 of the last 8.0 course credits must be completed at
Augsburg or within an approved exchange program (ACTC,
McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer courses and
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) credits are counted
against the residency requirement. Therefore, students are
encouraged to complete transfer work and APL credits
prior to reaching senior standing. Some departments have a
minimum number of courses that are required in residence
within the major or minor. Consult the catalog description
of the major/minor or the chair of the department for further
information.
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The Augsburg Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: the core curriculum (or general education requirements), major requirements, and electives. Some students
may need to complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in college-level classes. The general education requirements, known as the Augsburg Core Curriculum, include
signature courses and experiences, a liberal arts foundation,
and skills development.
Entry Level Skills
Critical Thinking, Math, Writing (Assessments and
Placements)
Core Skills
Effective Writing
Modern Language
Lifetime Fitness
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I and II
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
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Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Graduation Skills
Critical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Speaking
Writing
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare
students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and professional skills;
• Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith
and the search for meaning; and
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• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of leadership and service in a
diverse world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
• The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
• The Liberal Arts Foundation
• Skills Requirements
Skills Requirements
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments in:
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
Placement in writing, math, and critical thinking courses is
determined by assessments. These assessments are a prerequisite for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course
requirements.
Critical Thinking Assessment and Requirement
Students identified as needing the entry level critical thinking
skill component, based on review of their past academic work,
are required to complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of
2.0 or better.
Mathematics Assessment and Requirement
All students are required to have their math placement group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam,
which is administered by Academic Advising. The exam
is given during College registration sessions and at other
announced times during the year. Practice questions and
other information are available from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be
enrolled in the appropriate courses or advised on preparation
for retaking the math placement exam. Students may retake
the Math Placement Exam once during their first term of
enrollment. Students are required to take the Math Placement
Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve
MPG 3 by the end of their first year at Augsburg.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to
MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT 105 to advance
to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance
to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG.
A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon
as possible. Students must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses
require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as a prerequisite.
Writing Assessment and Requirement
A writing sample is required of students to determine their
placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having
completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to
develop competence in composition skills—such as stating
and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences—are required to enroll in
Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more
individual instruction than is possible in Effective Writing
(ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in
Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Unless they have received formal approval of a course
equivalent to ENL 111 on their transfer evaluation, transfer
students must also take the writing placement exam. Students
entering Weekend College or the Rochester program do not
take the Writing Assessment.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or ENL 112 Advanced Effective
Writing or the equivalent with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, is
required. Attendance the first day of class is required.
Students should complete Effective Writing by the middle
of the sophomore year.
Modern Language
For students who have not previously studied a modern
language, completion of a two-course sequence in the same
language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is
required. For a language previously studied, placement into
the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade of 2.0
or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement. Placement
into French, German and Spanish courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young University evaluation tool. Students proficient in other modern languages
may seek a placement evaluation through faculty fluent in
the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools.
Availability of assessment in all languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not grant
course credit. Students may audit, but will not receive course
credit for any course taken below their placement level. The
Department of Languages and Cross-cultural Studies may
override assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be
applicable to this skills area for partial or full completion of
the requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in
American Sign Language by passing an approved course
sequence will have fulfilled the Modern Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose
score is below the minimum on the English Language
Learners (ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing
the ELL course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum
on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the
ELL requirement fulfill the Modern Language Core Skill
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requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English
Department for additional information. More information
about English Language Learners is found on page 92.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are required. HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness is required of all students. The second
course may be chosen from a variety of different Lifetime
Activity courses (HPE 002, 003). Students may test out of the
activity course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected
lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the
Health and Physical Education Department each semester.
There is a fee to take the lifetime activity proficiency test.
Intercollegiate athletes and Health and Physical Education
majors may not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime Activity courses
are non-credit courses and are not included in the 32-course
credit graduation requirement.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes seriously the College’s
identity as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Two required courses (REL 100 and REL 200) highlight Augsburg’s commitment to this identity and the College’s
related interest in asking students to think critically about the
concept of vocation.
Faculty who teach these courses make the following commitments to their students:
• You are welcome—whether you are Jewish or atheist,
Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran,
uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual but
not religious.” Our Christian understanding is rooted in a
generous spirit of hospitality.
• We will treat each other with respect as we learn how to
engage in conversation with one another about our different values, commitments, convictions, and faith traditions.
• We will challenge and support one another to develop a
mature faith for our time—open to doubts and eager to
explore our questions and the realities of our world and
culture.
• We will equip you with basic knowledge about vocation, religion, the Bible, and Christianity as well as about
Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism—their stories,
claims, and key concepts.
• We will deepen our study of Christianity, explore
Augsburg’s claim that “what we believe matters,” and invite
you to continue the process of developing your own lived
theology.
• We will explore the concept of vocation and our understanding that we are beloved and called to live and serve as
neighbors. We will explore the idea that vocation is a model
and lens for viewing the connections between our basic
beliefs and the commitments and actions we make in life.
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The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and
their new community, first-year weekday program students are required to take courses containing the following
components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as first-year students in
the weekday schedule program must satisfactorily complete
fall orientation and Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), a first-year
learning community in their major or related area of academic interest. AugSem’s purpose is to help first-year students
embrace the expectations and benefits of being a member of a
learning community at Augsburg College by:
• Encountering the community
• Engaging the learning process
• Exploring the self as scholar
AugSem equips students to become intentional learners, connects them to the larger Augsburg community, and helps them
succeed in future college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s
national leadership in experiential education as well as its
commitment to its urban location. The course linked with
their AugSem introduces students to the city as a resource
for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement,
cultural engagement, or service learning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see core skills
requirements), the Many Voices Project engages first-year
students in discussion of a common text addressing themes
of cultural diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways
in which written communication can promote understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and
points of view, the Many Voices Project is intended to teach
skills and methods that promote successful communication
between diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one approved Augsburg
Experience as a requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and active participation in the broader
community, both locally and globally. Five categories of
approved experiential learning opportunities are recognized
as Augsburg Experiences: internships (including fieldwork,
practicums, and student teaching), faculty-student research,
service learning/community service, study abroad, and offcampus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates experiential learning
with academic learning. It demonstrates enhanced learning
and reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved Augsburg Experiences meet two criteria: (1)
integrate experiential learning with academic learning and (2)
link on-campus learning to the goals, mission, needs, or ideas
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of off-campus people, organizations, and/or communities,
either through community partners, professional activities,
and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may be embedded in
designated courses that are part of the regular class schedule
or may be completed for zero credit outside the regular class
schedule. The length of time required, credit/no-credit status,
and grading options for approved Augsburg Experiences vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity
for exploring the central themes of an Augsburg education—vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and
challenging world. Students reflect on the meaning of their
educational experiences and consider issues of transition as
they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Most Keystone
courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects
the broad liberal arts foundation with the professional skills
and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students
to think critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place
in the world as leaders and servants.
The official list of approved keystone courses is found
on the registrar’s webpage—under the heading General
Education Requirements, click on Senior Keystone.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to
knowledge and modes of inquiry across a wide range of disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional
liberal arts provide the opportunity for students to acquire
a broad and solid foundation for their specialized study and
professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two
different departments in each domain: Natural Sciences and
Mathematics; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities; and
Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the
registrar’s webpage—under the heading General Education
Requirements, click on Liberal Arts Foundation.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments:
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments:
Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/
programs:
American Indian Studies, Communication Studies, English,
History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies (literature and culture courses), Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (REL 100, 200,
or 300) courses do not count as humanities Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments:
Art, Film, Music, Theatre Arts.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
• Four semesters in any combination of the major choral
ensembles listed (MUE 111, 112, 114, 115)
• Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
• Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes enhancement of certain
skills during the years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing skills are deliberate
components of certain courses. Graduation skill requirements
typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some
departments, however, designate courses outside the major or
elective courses in the major that fulfill these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill has two components: foundational skills and the application of those skills.
Courses in which foundational quantitative reasoning skills
are taught have a QF designation. Courses that contain an
embedded project in which students apply and practice those
foundational skills have a QA designation. Courses that provide both foundational skills and an application project have a
QFA designation. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a prerequisite for all quantitative reasoning QF and QFA courses.
Departments may designate one required course with a QF
designation and one required course with a QA designation
(departments may also designate a list of QF or QA courses
from which students can choose); OR, departments may designate a QFA course that fulfills the Quantitative Reasoning
skill (departments may also designate a list of QFA courses
from which students can choose); OR, departments may list
this skill as embedded.
See department and program pages in this catalog, consult the graduation skills catalog supplement found online on
the registrar’s webpage, or consult the department chair for
more information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give
students the ability to modify their Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver—
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver must
complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements, provided
at least one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g.,
two Natural Science and Mathematics courses, two Social and
Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one
Humanities course) The following majors are approved for
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the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure only)
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
• Physics
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver—Students who
elect the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver are not
required to complete modern language courses as part of their
degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of
Science/Modern Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
• See P/N limitations under Graduation Requirements,
page 52.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one
grading system only (e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be
graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their
registration that they wish to use the P/N grading option. Any
changes in choice of grading system must be made according
to dates published each term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these definitions:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0 Meets basic standards for the course
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) or N (No credit) are not
computed in the grade point average.
Incomplete (I) Grades
Evaluation and Grading
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is
online via the AugNet Records and Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final
examinations, shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and
other types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in which P means a grade of 2.0 or better and N means
no credit and a grade of less than 2.0.
Pass/No Credit
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at
least a grade of 2.0.
• Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of P-graded courses, or rank each as
a C.
• Maximum number of course credits taken P/N that may be
applied to graduation is six course credits with a grade of
Pass (P).
• P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement
that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin Honors.
Transfer students should be especially aware of this
requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with Latin Honors, students
may elect only two P/N credits.
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An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor
grants permission after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive
an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course
if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an
Application for Incomplete Grade form by the end of the term
with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the
request, outlines the work required to complete the course,
and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor
may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course
completion; however, students may not attend the same
course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term
with an incomplete grade. The student must complete the
outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the
work by the instructor and filing of a grade before the final
day of the following academic term in the student’s program.
If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may
sometimes last longer than one term. When this is the case,
they must be completed by the grading deadlines within
one year from the beginning of the first term of registration.
A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students
given X extensions will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being
maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the term
in which the work is completed and evaluated (but not longer
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than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an
extension where satisfactory progress is not demonstrated. If
the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is
dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without
notation on the record and before the last day to withdraw
deadline.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been
received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and
a grade, but may be audited. All courses taken each term
and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded on
the academic record. Only the credits and grades earned the
second time, for legitimately repeated courses, are counted
toward graduation and in the grade point average. Courses
completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg
to be included in the repeat policy.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade
may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students
will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 4.5
credits. The charge for part-time and Weekend College students is listed under Weekend College costs in the Financing
Your Education section on page 21. The signature of the
instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit
a course should confer with the instructor within two weeks
of the beginning of the term to determine expectations, attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been
audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be
listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do not count toward
graduation and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all
work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade points
for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on
the P/N grading option are recorded, but not computed in the
GPA. The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits
attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of
each term. Classification is based on the number of course
credits completed.
• Sophomores—7 completed course credits
• Juniors—15 completed course credits
• Seniors—23 completed course credits
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take
place in many life situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that
comprise the academic program of a liberal arts college. The
Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL) at Augsburg
provides a means by which a student’s previous learning,
other than that which is transferred from another accredited
institution, may be presented for examination for possible
credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such
learning must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to
coursework in a field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts
curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either
by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by
which students may have their previous learning assessed for
credit recognition. The following is a brief description of each
of these means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)—Courses earned from
the International Baccalaureate program will be considered by
the College for advanced placement and appropriate credit.
IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available in the registrar’s office and on the Academic Advising website.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)—Augsburg allows students
to earn credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected Advanced
Placement tests. For some exams, a minimum score of 4
is required. AP exams may fulfill general education and/or
major requirements. Additional information is available on
the Academic Advising webpage and from the Office of the
Registrar.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)—This is a series
of standardized tests that have been developed by the College
Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional
testing centers. Students who score at or above the American
Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved
examination may receive academic credit for that subject at
Augsburg College. CLEP exams may fulfill general education
and/or major requirements. Information about CLEP tests is
available from the Office of the Registrar and the Academic
Advising webpage.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams—These are available for
students to use in obtaining credit for previous learning if the
following conditions are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area
in question.
• There is a faculty member designated by the department to
administer the exam.
• The registrar approves the student’s request to take the
exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N
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basis only, and there is a charge per exam of $400 for a full
course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment Program—This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty members from fields
of study directly related to the student’s previous learning.
Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment should consult the Office of the
Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous
learning, the faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved
prescribed or systematic study of content material found
within liberal arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in
addition to the presenting student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are current and could be
used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after
completing at least one term of academic work at Augsburg
College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It
is strongly recommended that the process not be used when
four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There is a nonrefundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit
assessment process for each course presented in a portfolio.
An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each course.
Credit is available on a P/N credit basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent
Augsburg course numbers as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning—While
Augsburg College recognizes the validity of learning that takes
place outside the traditional classroom, this learning must be
placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal
arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows a maximum of eight
credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained
through previous experiential learning. In compiling the eight
credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use
any combination of the five assessment processes available in
the APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams, IB exams, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit granted through
portfolio assessment.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not
English must take the ELL placement test in conjunction
with the English writing placement test prior to registering
for their first term at Augsburg. Students’ placement in ELL,
ENL 101 Developmental Writing, or ENL 111, HON 111, or
ENL 112 Effective Writing will be determined by their scores
on the Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption from ELL
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courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the English Language
Learner’s course, an objective test will be administered to all
students in the class. The score on this test and the grade
earned in the class will determine whether additional ELL
coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to 100 and
a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will fulfill the student’s ELL
requirement.
All students whose native language is not English must
stay enrolled in ENL 217/218 until such time that they pass
the ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher. The ELL
course can be counted only twice in the total number of
courses required for graduation.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have completed the Modern
Language Core Skill requirement for graduation.
Academic Progress, Probation, and
Dismissal
The College requires that all students maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA). A minimum GPA of 2.00 is
required for graduation; however, certain majors require a
higher minimum GPA.
A student will be placed on probation and considered for
continuation or dismissal if:
• His/her cumulative GPA is below 2.00
• He/she is a first-year student who receives two (2) zero or
No Pass grades
• He/she is a sophomore, junior, or senior who receives three
(3) zero or No Pass grades
• At the end of their first term, he/she has not fulfilled the
requirements established through the Conditional Admit
Program (refer to the Academic Skills Office Conditional
Admit Program (CAP) section of the catalog).
Dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Student Standing Committee. Evidence of
a student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary
consideration used when deciding whether to dismiss a
student.
Students who have a poor academic record may be
strongly advised to withdraw before the end of a term.
Students on probation who voluntarily withdraw from the
College must receive permission from the Student Standing
Committee to re-enroll.
Students who have been dismissed may apply for readmission after one year. At that time, the Student Standing
Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any statements and evidence attesting to his/her
commitment to academic success.
A student will be removed from probation if:
• His/her cumulative GPA reaches 2.00; or
• He/ she was placed on probation because of unfulfilled
Conditional Admit Requirements and he/she subsequently
satisfies those requirements.
Academic Information
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, lists undergraduate students whose grade point average for a semester is
3.50 or better. Students must be full-time students (a minimum equivalent of three full course credits for a weekday
schedule student or two equivalent full course credits for a
Weekend College student), graded on the traditional grading system, with no incompletes in courses offered for credit.
Courses taken outside of a program’s calendar (e.g., crossover
courses taken in a Weekend College trimester term by a day
student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are not
calculated when determining the Dean’s List. If permission
has been given by the student, an announcement is sent to the
hometown newspaper for those students on the Dean’s List.
fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during the academic year provided that all requirements are
complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for
students, family, friends, and the Augsburg College community to celebrate academic accomplishment. Participation
in commencement, however, does not mean that a student
has graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will
not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of
participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies
in the spring to accommodate the College’s different student populations. The May commencement ceremony is for
students in the Day undergraduate program and for students
in the Physician Assistant Studies graduate program. The
June commencement ceremony is for students in the other
five graduate programs as well as undergraduate students
in Weekend College, Rochester campus, and the Partner
Hospitals program.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all
degree requirements may participate in commencement if: (1)
no more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion of spring term; and (2) the remaining
requirements will be completed in the summer or fall terms
immediately following commencement.
Latin Honors
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated
exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin honors
upon completion of a baccalaureate degree.
This designation and the standards set are in effect for all
students who complete degree requirements in May 2004 or
later. Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental honors and for participation in the Honors program.
(See individual department and program descriptions for
details.)
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student
Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student
enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who
does not meet the guidelines stated above. Once a student
is dismissed, he/she may appeal the decision to the Student
Standing Committee within 10 school days. Specific appeal
instructions are included in the letter of dismissal.
Students may also be dismissed from professional
programs, such as Social Work, Education and Nursing. A
student dismissed from a program may appeal the decision
through the Program Dismissal Appeal Process. The process is
available at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/.
Dean’s List
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude: 3.90-4.00 GPA plus successful
completion of the summa oral examination
Magna cum laude: 3.80-3.89 GPA
Cum laude: 3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally graded credits at Augsburg and have no more than
two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes
offered only as P/N by the department will not be counted).
For additional information, including the guidelines for
the Summa Cum Laude oral examination, go to the Latin
Honors section at www.augsburg.edu/registrar/.
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for veterans education. Veterans should consult with the
V.A. certifying official in the Office of the Registrar about
completion of enrollment verification and the forwarding
of other information to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans
Administration regarding repayment of educational assistance
funds received.
Additional information about veterans education benefits
can be found at www.gibill.va.gov.
Graduation and Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation”
and “commencement” carry different meanings. Graduation
refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students
graduate when all requirements for the degree have been
Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act Notice
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
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(FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg
College is required to give notice of the various rights
accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the
right to review and inspect substantially all of your education
records maintained by or at Augsburg College. The student
must request to review their education records in writing with
their signature. The College will respond in a reasonable time,
but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records—You have
the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education
record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that the record should
be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education
records according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information —You have the right to be asked and to give
Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable
information contained in your education records, except to
the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA
authorize disclosure without your permission. One exception
which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to
school officials with legitimate education interests. A school
official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff
position (including law enforcement unit personnel and
health staff); person or company with whom the College has
contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent);
a person serving on the Board of Trustees, or a student serving
on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance
committee, or assisting another school official performing
his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational
interest if the official needs to review an education record in
order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”—FERPA
uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released
for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College without
notification of the request or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to
withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any
future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
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“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in officially recognized activities
and sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards received (including
dates);
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by
the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all
Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg
assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that such
information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be
notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received by the registrar
prior to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a
subsequent term for a new student), it will be assumed that
all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder
of the current academic year. A new notice for withholding
disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office—You have the right to file a
complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave.
S.W., Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s
failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
Clery Act
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains
statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning
campus security and crime. The report is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at
612-330-1717.
Departments and Programs
Departments and Programs
Departments and Programs
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg College believes that
knowledge and truth are interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic world, however, divides
this unified truth into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual disciplines is subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to students.
These courses can be arranged in various ways to construct
majors, to create the substance of a broad general education, and to give students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
Course Descriptions
Descriptions of courses are arranged by departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus
containing a more detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a particular course can be
obtained from the instructor.
Department entries also contain a narrative discussion of
the educational philosophy of each department, its goals, and
its place in the College’s program. A listing of requirements
for individual majors and minors follows the narrative.
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In general, day classes
are offered fall and/or spring terms unless otherwise indicated. The schedule of classes offered through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) for fall and spring terms
is only available online.
Since some courses are offered alternate years, it is
important that the student review major requirements and
course offerings with an adviser to ensure that all requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for Summer Session, the
Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of Business Administration,
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Master of
Social Work, and Doctor of Nursing Practice courses are
published in a separate Graduate Studies catalog.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course credit. A few fractional
courses, for one-half or one-quarter course credit, are offered.
Unless noted, all courses are one course credit. A full course
is valued as four semester credits or six quarter hours. Most
day program courses meet for three 60-minute periods or two
90-minute periods per week with additional time required
for laboratory work. All full credit Weekend College courses
meet for eight three-and-one-half-hour sessions during fall
and for seven four-hour sessions during winter and spring
term.
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Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower division courses.
Courses numbered 300 and above are classified as upper
division. In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for
first-years, 200s for sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s
for seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level
course are listed in the course description as prerequisites. A
student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not
been fulfilled if there is prior approval by the professor teaching the course. Some prerequisites (such as ENL 111, math
placement, and critical thinking) cannot be waived by the
instructor. NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all schedules.
Refer to Augnet Records and Registration for information on
when specific courses are offered.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and
independent study. The course description and process for
registering is normally the same for each department. Some
departments have additional statements that can be found in
the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary internships
are also available.
Internships
Registration for internships consists of the following steps:
1. Obtain the internship registration permission form
and secure the signatures of the faculty supervisor and director of the Strommen Career and Internship Center.
2. Register: Turn in the completed internship registration form (with all signatures) to the Enrollment Center.
You must register the internship for the academic term that
coincides with the internship experience.
3. A learning agreement (forms are available in the
Strommen Career and Internship Center) must be completed
with the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Strommen Career and Internship Center, with copies made
for the faculty supervisor and student.
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197
198
199
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience
typically at the sophomore level in which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design
a learning agreement that links the ideas and
methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students
must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the
Departments and Programs
Strommen Career and Internship Center regarding requirements and permission to register.
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397
398
399
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience at
the junior/senior level in which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods
of the discipline with the opportunities inherent
in the placement. For some majors, participation
in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior
to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member
and the Strommen Career and Internship Center
regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399 internships are one
option for the Augsburg Experience graduation
requirement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
299
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in
the scheduled offerings under the direction of
an instructor. Open to all students, but normally
taken by sophomores and juniors. Approval
must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term
in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized
research projects. Normally open to junior and
senior majors. Approval must be secured in
writing from the instructor and the department
chairperson before the term in which the study
is undertaken.
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Accounting
Accounting
See listing under Business Administration.
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American Indian Studies
American Indian Studies
American Indian studies is a major that gives students the
opportunity to learn about the original, indigenous cultures
of North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary understanding of the history and present situation
of American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts,
philosophy, religion, political and social forces, and the legal
status and sovereignty of American Indians. This course of
study exposes students to the richness and beauty of North
American Indian cultures.
influences, and American Indian literature, art,
music, and language.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
ANT 141
Cultural Anthropology
This course serves as an introduction to cultural
anthropology. Course objectives include providing students with an understanding of anthropological methods and theories, the concepts of
race and culture, an appreciation and awareness
of differing cultures, and an awareness of the
role cultural anthropology has in understanding
contemporary human problems. (This course
does not count toward the American Indian
studies major or minor; it is recommended as a
supporting area of study)
American Indian Studies Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Elise Marubbio
Adjunct Faculty
Sophia Jacobson, Richard Gresczyk, Dale Weston
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236
American Indian History
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and
Philosophical Thought
AIS 499
Senior Research Project
In addition, students must complete four electives. At least
four of the courses toward the major must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking
(S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200
or PHI 230. Transfer students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these skills.
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on
issues that face contemporary American Indians,
including tribal sovereignty and identity politics,
treaty rights, language retention and education,
religious freedom, and Indian activism.
AIS 208
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and
a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native
American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will expand our
conceptualization of Native American women
by putting into conversation a variety of voices
that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our goal
is to expand our conceptualizations of Native
American women and their important roles in
society by examining a variety of cultural issues
as they are presented through documentary
and fiction films made by and about Native
American women.
Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two must be upper
division.
Course Offerings at Augsburg College
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content
areas of the American Indian studies curriculum,
this course includes an overview of American
Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues,
reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural
An introduction to the language and culture
of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on
vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational
skills. Classroom practice will include linguistic
patterns and oral interaction.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues
concerning the biological, evolutionary, and
historical origins of women’s roles and status in
society. Comparative roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous
cultures. Studies include the role of women in
Native American and African tribes, peasant
societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle
East, and China.
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HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America
from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the
present, emphasizing American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and
intergovernmental relations.
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian Literature offers a survey of
contemporary American Indian writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama.
The course explores the richness and diversity
of American Indian literature, and the ways
in which literature reflects and illuminates
American Indian culture and traditions. The
course emphasizes close readings of literature
and public speaking skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.
AIS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images
of American Indians created by Hollywood and
television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to
the present, the course provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed
in film historically, how this image has evolved
over the past century, and how it is reflective of
Western cultural and racial ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is
explored through the visual arts, particularly
within the United States.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by
Indigenous peoples of Guatemala, Nicaragua, or
Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that
manifest differently due to the political, social,
and cultural influences of the dominant culture in each country. Students will learn about
sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion,
cultural survival, women’s issues, and political
movements through site visits and interaction
with Indigenous organizations. This course is
cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the
course examines the vital roles and contributions of women in past and present tribal
cultures. It explores the continuity of women’s
roles over times and the changes in these roles,
precipitated by the influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how American
Indian women have crossed cultural boundaries
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and influenced non-tribal communities through
their activism and traditionalism. This course is
cross-listed with women’s studies.
AIS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native
American storytelling from a cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be
emphasized and studied within the broader
context of world mythologies. Students will be
expected to perform storytelling and to research
the various tribal storytelling traditions.
AIS/ENL 355 Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of
writers working within a particular theme such
as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from
the Southwest, Poetics and Politics of Native
Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature,
Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American
Indian film-literature adaptation. Students focus
on primary texts, comparing and contrasting
theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis
as it shifts or arises across the group of texts.
Course cross-lists with English. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or
consent of instructor.)
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at
the junior and senior level to the exciting and
expanding field of indigenous media—specifically films made by Native Americans. We will
explore the political and social forces at work
behind the American indigenous film movement, which responds to mainstream film’s
portrayal of Native Americans and provides an
extraordinary range in perspectives and views
that inform Native American cultures.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical
Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied.
Tribal similarities and differences are explored
as are tribal relationships with nature, religious
oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies,
and beliefs in an afterlife.
AIS 408
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and
a history of Hollywood’s portrayal of Native
American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws, we will expand our
conceptualization of Native American women
by putting into conversation a variety of voices
that talk back to or address mainstream ste-
American Indian Studies
reotypes of Native American women. Our goal
is to expand our conceptualizations of Native
American women and their important roles in
society by examining a variety of cultural issues
as they are presented through documentary
and fiction films made by and about Native
American women. (Prereq.: WST 201 or any
2XX women’s studies course; or AIS 105 or any
2XX American Indian studies course; or consent
of instructor.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by
Indigenous peoples of Guatemala, Nicaragua, or
Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that
manifest differently due to the political, social,
and cultural influences of the dominant culture
in each country. Students will learn about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural
survival, women’s issues, and political movements through site visits and interaction with
Indigenous organizations.
AIS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate
specific topics such as Minnesota Indians,
Contemporary Indigenous Issues of North and
South America, and American Indian Literature
Seminar.
AIS 499
Independent Research
An independently designed research project.
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Art
Art—ART
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense
of pain, explore the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and creativity grow
from the diversity of ideas experienced on a small campus
in the heart of a major metropolitan area. We balance a solid
foundation of drawing, design, and history with technical
skills, critical thinking, and creative exploration in a range of
media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students
as well as established artists. An innovative faculty pairs
creative curriculum for traditional disciplines in drawing,
painting, ceramics, sculpture, and photography with emerging disciplines in hand papermaking, book arts, architecture,
and digital media. Class sizes are small; we will get to know
each other.
Galleries and museums surround us; art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time; service learning,
internships, and study abroad are integral to our program.
We reach an average of 700 students a year from all disciplines, graduating 25-30 majors annually with BA degrees in
art history, studio art, art education; and certificates in studio
art and graphic design.
For over 40 years, students have been earning degrees in
art and art history at Augsburg College. We’re excited to be
here in the center of the city. We think you will be, too.
robert k. tom (Chair), Kristin Anderson, Susan Boecher, Lynn
Bollman, Tara Sweeney
Degree and Major Requirements
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts
foundations:
Design
Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART118
ART 223
ART 225
ART 257
Painting I
Printmaking I
Graphic Design I
Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221
Sculpture I
ART 250
Ceramics I
ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240
Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
ART 405 Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
Studio majors must participate in a junior review, a solo or
two-person show with a senior review, and the annual senior
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Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses including:
Art Faculty
ART 102
ART 107
group exhibition.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W),
and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: Studio art majors may choose from ART 102, 225, 382
and 389 to satisfy the speaking skill.
W: Studio art majors may choose two of the following
courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 388, 349, 352, 386,
and 387.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI
230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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ART 240
ART 388
Art History Survey
Modern Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102
Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118
Painting I or ART 221 Sculpture I
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S), Writing (W),
and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: Art history majors may choose from ART 102, 225,
382 and 389 to satisfy the speaking skill.
W: Art history majors may choose two of the following
courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 388, 349, 352, 386,
and 387.
QR: PHY 119, MAT 145, MAT 146, GST 200, or PHI
230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: Students planning a double major in studio art and
art history or a major/minor combination should meet with a
department adviser to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork
(studio majors) or research (art history majors) reflecting
Art
high quality work, and art department approved special
projects and/or research. Application should be made to the
department chair before the last term of the senior year.
ART 106
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting I
Introduction and practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing.
Studio Art Minor
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique
in acrylic or oil. Emphasis is placed on color,
perception, and expression.
Five courses including ART 240, ART 107, and three additional studio courses.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART 210, ART 243, ART
244, and ART 249 or 349.
ART 122
Plein Air Sketching I
This foundational course in plein air sketching
introduces observational skills and sketching
onsite in the midst of daily life as a meditative
way of seeing deeply and responding to place.
Students explore media, technique, and subject
matter, visit sites and museums to understand
context and meaning, and respond creatively.
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one in art history. Up to
four courses may be taken in one studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Digital Design
ART 132
Photography I
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity,
expression, and communication with attention
to analog black-and-white photographic processes. Students need access to a 35mm, single
lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately $200-225.
Eight art courses, including four in digital design (chosen
from ART 215, ART 225, ART 315, ART 320, ART 330, ART
340), one in art history, and three studio electives.
Art Courses
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions. Some studio courses have lab fees.
ART 180
Introduction to Community Based Photography
Introduction to Community Based Photography
will combine art and social research concepts to
help students understand how the arts can affect
social change and foster community building by
engaging in the creative, theoretical, and technical process of black-and-white photography.
Studio Art Foundations
ART 102
Design
A study of design is the unifying foundation
for the visual arts. Two- and some three-dimensional projects demonstrate theory and application of basic design elements and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Students use traditional media to develop technical skills and explore descriptive and experimental ideas for perceptual and conceptual
drawing. Emphasis is placed on foundational
drawing concepts.
ART 210
Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in architecture.
Exploration of the history of drawing in
architecture, critical review of drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing
processes as modes of perception and cognition.
(Prereq.: ART 105 or instructor permission)
ART 215
Web Design I
This course explores the theory and practice of
web design. Focus is placed on effective design
and usability. Students will become familiar with
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Studio Art
ART 100, 300 Topics
Selected courses dealing with special topics,
offered occasionally in the department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in
perceiving and representing the material environment through the study of sketching and
drawing skills.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design through the exploration of the
inherent properties of various materials and
processes.
ART 223
Printmaking I
An introduction to traditional and experimental
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media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief,
and mono/unique methods are explored.
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ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Introduction to hand papermaking, box building, and contemporary bookmaking; emphasizes
the interplay of text and image in the handmade
book.
ART 224
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design. Theory and practice
of coordinating visual imagery and typography
for print publications using page layout software.
ART 306
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting II
Advanced practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing. (Prereq.: ART 106)
ART 225
Graphic Design I
ART 315
Web Design II
Graphic Design I is an introduction to the principles and practices of visual communications
focusing on text and image using grid layouts.
Exploration of the latest technologies used in
the theories and practice of animation, interactive programming, and advanced digital design.
(Prereq.: ART 215 or instructor permission)
ART 231
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding
and appreciation of Mexican art from the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods,
with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students
will participate in numerous excursions to many
museums as well as archaeological and historical
sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico, see
program listings in International Studies)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures,
and application of traditional and contemporary typography; exploration of letterforms
using digital, hand-set type, and hand lettering.
(Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 322
Plein Air Sketching II
This advanced course in plein air sketching is
a continuation of ART 122. Advanced students
develop mastery of technique and expression of
personal subject matter and style through significant, experiential engagement with artistic,
cultural, and historical resources. (Prereq.: ART
122 or permission of instructor)
ART 233
Collaborative Printmaking: A Press-Free Approach
This online course is designed to engage creative, imaginative, and technical processes to
produce prints without a press and to interpret works of art. Students learn water-based
printmaking techniques while exploring several
kinds of collaboration. Students critically analyze works of art produced by themselves and
their peers, and through this analysis they will
articulate different theories of aesthetics.
ART 330
Graphic Design II
Graphic Design II explores visual communications in the retail environment — developing
advertising materials, sales promotions, packaging, and displays.
ART 247
Life Drawing
ART 332
Photography II
An introduction to the methods and techniques
of drawing the human form through the use of
live models. Emphasis will be placed on perceptual drawing skills and the accurate rendering of
the human form in a spatial environment.
Advanced study in black-and-white film photography. Projects will encourage the refinement of
technical and formal skills and the development
of a personal approach to subject matter and
content. Students will be introduced to archival
print methods, expanded film exposure and
development styles, portfolio presentation; and
will develop the vocabulary to write an artist’s
statement and research contemporary photographers. (Prereq.: ART 132)
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with
an emphasis on handbuilding and throwing
techniques combined with theory, concept, and
form.
ART 257
Watercolor Painting I
Introduction to transparent watercolor; emphasizes perceptual observation to explore color
theory, media, and technique. Class sessions
often include painting outside on location
(weather permitting).
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ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of visual communications in the
electronic environments using various software
programs to create digital images, animation,
and digital games.
Art
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics explores clay, glaze,
and firing technology with a continued emphasis
on throwing and handbuilding techniques combined with theory, concept, and form. (Prereq.:
ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study in acrylic or oil paint media,
emphasizing individual expression. (Prereq.:
ART 118)
ART 357
Watercolor Painting II
Advanced exploration in transparent watercolor;
emphasizes individual expression. (Prereq.: ART
257)
ART 368
Printmaking II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and
mono/unique methods. Use of larger formats,
multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are
encouraged. (Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 380
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts II
Advanced exploration in hand papermaking and
book arts, emphasizing individual research and
expression. (Prereq.: ART 280)
History of architecture and city planning since
1750, as illustrated by Western and non-Western
examples.
ART 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture, landscape
architecture, and urban design. Class sessions
consist almost exclusively of extensive walking
tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for ART 249;
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and an ART, HIS,
or urban studies course for ART 349)
ART/THR 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
(See Theatre Arts section for course description.)
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual
arts from Indigenous communities of North
America, surveying the dynamic nature of
Native American art spanning from pre-European contact into the present while exploring the political nature of that trajectory as it
encounters cultural change, Western aesthetics,
and Western concepts of art. Students will meet
Native artists, visit a variety of Native American
art galleries and exhibitions, and learn about the
cultural, social, and political context surrounding a Native American art.
ART 405
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review (.0 course)
Senior Exhibition and Faculty Review is a
practical approach to application of a senior art
major’s portfolio of works through a solo or twoperson exhibit, exemplifying their best visual
arts practice. Two art department faculty and
one outside department faculty/staff of choice
will be formed as a review committee of the
exhibition.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the
visual arts, including the fine arts, the traditional
arts, and the arts of Native American women.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone
Age to the present, including architecture, folk
arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
Art and Architectural History
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modern times.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period
to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and protoRenaissance painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year.
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from
antiquity to 1750, as illustrated by Western and
non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the 18th centuries.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
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ART 388
Modern Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through the present.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary
American art, architecture, and folk arts.
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ART 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ART 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
ART 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ART 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Augsburg Core
Curriculum—AUG/KEY/GST
by providing opportunities to reflect upon and
write about the integration of one’s classes, life,
and future. Readings and critical discussions
with others in the same and in different majors
will add dimension to each student’s reflective
writing. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
This section does not include all courses in the core curriculum, but only those not located in a disciplinary department.
The Signature Curriculum
Liberal Arts Foundation
Augsburg Seminar
Connections Courses
AUG 101
Augsburg Seminar (.0 course)
A weekly seminar linked to a course or course
pair that integrates course content with learning strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial to beginning college students. While the content course is graded on
a traditional point basis, Augsburg Seminar is
graded Pass/No Credit. Permission to complete
the seminar if the student withdraws from the
linked content course(s) is at the discretion of
the instructor(s). (P/N grading only)
Students may fulfill Liberal Arts Foundation requirements
through disciplinary courses (listed under academic departments) or through interdisciplinary Connections courses.
ENV 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current
environmental issues. The course depends on
ecological visions of the world and examines the
connections we share as people living simultaneously in human community and in physical
environments. In examining these connections,
we depend on the insights offered by political
science, biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well as experiential education and service-learning. The issues
examined in this class — neither remote nor
abstract — exist in our everyday lives, and a
central feature of the course is the application of
knowledge gained in the class to a campus project. (Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF, fall)
Senior Keystone
KEY 470
Creating Life in the Arts: Exploration and Reflection
on Vocation
From personal reflection on vocation to realworld insights and hands-on experiences, this
course will delve deeply into the skill sets and
mind sets important for arts professionals in
all fine arts majors. While exploring vocation
concepts, this course balances entrepreneurial
awareness, attitudes, and skills with intrapreneurial insights, skills, and reflection.
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares
students to “act globally” by challenging them
to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while
studying abroad and to analyze issues that
transcend national boundaries. In English with
readings in a language other than English. Open
to international students and to upper-division
students who have advanced knowledge of a
language other than English or have studied
abroad for a full semester (including in Englishspeaking countries with consent of instructor).
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where the major
program does not include a keystone element. It
draws together all facets of a student’s education
FIA 130
Arts and the City
Using the arts resources of the city, this course
will explore how to understand and appreciate
various art forms: theatre, music, opera, visual
arts, dance, and film. Class sessions consist
almost entirely of attendance at off-campus performances and sites. (Fine Arts LAF)
HUM 120
Medieval Connections: Medieval Life in 12th-Century
Europe
This is the introductory course for Medieval
Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to
study European culture during a period known
as the High Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to
1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as
a complex system of thought and feeling, which
includes history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes
an experiential approach to this material, for
example, by having students and faculty attend
class in academic regalia, just as they did in
medieval universities. (Humanities LAF, spring)
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SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s
weather and climate. Topics include winds,
fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate
and climate change, global warming, and ozone
depletion. (Three one-hour lectures, one twohour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall, spring.)
S CI 110
GST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/Statistical Literacy
This course focuses on critical thinking about
statistics and its use as evidence in arguments,
with an emphasis on interpretation, evaluation,
communication, and analysis of statisticallybased arguments. Topics include association,
causation, observational studies, experiments,
risk, confounding, bias and chance. Common
techniques involving statistical opportunism,
conditional reasoning using English to describe
and compare rates and percentages presented in
tables and graphs, and the use of standardization
to take into account the influence of confounders are reviewed. Emphasis is on interpretation,
evaluation, communication, and analysis of
statistically-based arguments. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey
of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics
and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology.
Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.:
SCI 110 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Skills
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Graduation Skills
GST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this
course strengthens the ability of students to
comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
ideas and arguments. Students identified by the
Critical Thinking Assessment are required to
complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0
or better. Students who have passed the Critical
Thinking Assessment may take the class only
with the permission of the instructor.
GST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal
arts curriculum and improving those skills
important to academic success: reading, comprehension, note-taking and textbook reading, time
management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning
style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies.
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Other General Studies Courses
GST 009
Internship Transcript Notation (.0 course)
A transcript notation is given for the academic
learning inherent in an approved not-for-credit/
internship/work experience. Reflection activities and work-learning evaluations are conducted by the Strommen Career and Internship
Center. With approval, a non-credit/internship
completed by juniors or seniors will fulfill the
Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Biology
Biology—BIO
We are in the midst of a revolution in biology. From the
unraveling of information locked within the human and
other genomes to the complexities of interactions between
organisms in diverse ecosystems in changing environments,
biologists and members of the public are grappling with an
almost overwhelming flood of new information. By focusing
on the core principles of biology, students are given the tools
with which to interpret results coming out of the revolution, and by early exposure to original independent research
projects, given the opportunity to themselves contribute to
our understanding of the natural world. Integration across
biological sub-disciplines is emphasized, paralleling the integration taking place in the maturing field of systems biology.
As biological phenomena become amenable to the analytical tools of chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer
science, biology is increasingly a multidisciplinary venture,
Thus, a firm background in these sciences is also important
for the successful study of biology. Biological forces have
many profound effects on society, and in turn humanity
has strongly affected our biosphere. Thus, service-learning
opportunities are tightly integrated within the curricula.
For many, an undergraduate major in biology serves as a
springboard for further study. Augsburg graduates have gone
on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to careers
in college or university teaching, basic and applied research,
and public health. Many have entered professional programs
in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have gone directly into secondary education, biomedical
and biotechnology industries, laboratory research, natural
resources, and environmental education.
Five upper division biology electives chosen from the following
list:
BIO 351
BIO 353
BIO 355
BIO 361
BIO 369
BIO 440
BIO 471
BIO 473
BIO 474
BIO 475
BIO 476
BIO 481
BIO 486
BIO 495
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Genetics
Plant Biology
Biochemistry
Plant Physiology
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Developmental Biology
Neurobiology
Microbiology
Ecology
Immunology
Special Topics in Biology
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
CHM 351/352
Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122
General Physics
MAT 145/146
Calculus
General Education Accomodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor of Science/Liberal
Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information
section of the catalog.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements as for the Bachelor of
Science degree, but with the following supporting courses:
Biology Faculty
Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Arts
Dale Pederson (Chair), Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, Matthew
Beckman, Ralph Butkowski, William Capman, David Crowe,
Ann Impulliti
CHM 105/106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145
Calculus I
or MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
or MAT 164
Biostatistics
or PSY 215
Research Methods: Design, Procedure,
and Analysis I
Degree and Major Requirements
Students may choose one of the following degree options:
Bachelor of Science in biology, Bachelor of Arts in biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in life sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Nine-and-a-half courses including:
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
BIO 152
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 361
Plant Biology
or BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 490
Biology Keystone (.5)
or SCI 490 Integrated Keystone (.5)
or another keystone with departmental approval
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students also seeking secondary
teaching licensure in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in
biology degree, but with the following differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology electives are required, along with:
Two additional science courses, chosen from the following list:
PHY 101
Astronomy
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SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
See the Clinical Laboratory Sciences section of the catalog for
details of the CLS major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout
the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM
111 or COM 115.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Biology for Health Sciences
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the department, subject to review by
the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed
(2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. No
more than two upper division courses from other institutions
may be applied toward the major.
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with
the program and the institution. Care should be taken to
study the requirements for every program well in advance
of making application. In general, medical schools require
a two-semester sequences in calculus, physics and organic
chemistry. Biochemistry is also commonly required and in
some instances statistics and literature. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical therapy
and such typically have a more extensive list of prerequisites.
Students considering a post-baccalaureate program in these
areas should consult early and often with health science
advisers Dixie Shafer and Dale Pederson.
Custom Biology Programs
Graduate Training in Biology
Transfer course policy for majors and minors
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 153 and at
least two upper division electives may, in consultation with
their adviser, seek approval from the department to complete
major requirements with as many as four upper division
courses from other institutions.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in biology and 3.0 overall and one of the following: a) one course of approved independent study (BIO
499), b) a research internship combined with BIO 497, or c)
participation in the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program. BIO
497and BIO 499 projects should be submitted to the department for approval by Sept. 30 of the senior year or Feb. 28
in the case of students planning to graduate in the following December. BIO 497 and BIO 499 projects must include
public presentation and a written report approved by the
department.
Minor
A course in general chemistry and five biology courses
including BIO 151, 152, 253, and two upper division courses.
The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg
College.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged
to work closely with members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology department.
BIO 151 and 152 and Principles of Chemistry (or General
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Chemistry) should be taken in the first year, and BIO 253
and Organic Chemistry (when appropriate) in the second
year. Students should complete their math requirements early
in their college careers. A GPA of 2.0 for BIO 151, 152, and
253 is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper division biology
courses. A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting courses and upper division biology courses applied to
the major. Upper division biology requirements must be
traditionally graded. A GPA of 2.5 in upper division biology
courses is required for the life sciences major.
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Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two
semesters of general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in
research through Augsburg Experience, internships and/
or independent study. Careful consultation with a biology
adviser is recommended to select among coursework and
research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for biology teachers, the science portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major. The state requirements may be subject to change after publication of this
catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biology
requirements for secondary licensure must be completed
before beginning student teaching.
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and
seek life science teaching licensure at Augsburg are required
to complete a minimum of two upper division biology
courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher. Required or
elective courses are determined by the department following
review of transcripts and prior to matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology
honor society is open to those students who have completed
Biology
of science and the approach used by scientists
to gather and analyze data and propose and test
hypotheses are considered. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and
pass CT assessment or GST 100. Three hours
lecture, three hours laboratory. Does not apply
to the major or minor)
at least one upper division biology course and have a GPA of
3.0 in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning
The department works with the Strommen Career and
Internship Center in identifying and defining cooperative
education experiences in laboratories and other settings in
the Twin Cities.
Augsburg Student Association for Health Sciences
The Augsburg Student Association for Health Sciences exists
to serve all students preparing for post-baccalaureate study
and/or careers in medicine and allied health professions. It
facilitates volunteer and work opportunities, provides contact
with admissions representatives from several professional
schools, and arranges visits with alumni in several health
fields.
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the
human body. (Three hours lecture, three hours
laboratory. A student may not receive credit for
both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply to the
major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or another
chemistry course strongly recommended.
Spring)
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
An introduction to basic biological principles
with a human perspective and application.
Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics and genetic disease,
selected organ systems and disease, and the sustainability of life on earth. (Three hours lecture,
one three-hour lab. A student may not receive
credit for both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply
to the major or minor in biology. Students are
strongly encouraged to take CHM 100 before
taking this class. Fall and spring)
Biology Courses
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey
of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics
and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to biology for science majors, including
cell and molecular biology, energy metabolism,
genetics. BIO 151, 152, and 253 must be taken
in sequence except by permission of instructor.
(Three hours of lecture, three hours laboratory,
some Saturday field trips. Prereq.: MPG 3 or
concurrent registration in MAT 105, concurrent
registration in CHM 105/115. Fall)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology.
Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SCI 280
Introduction to Research
BIO 152
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
This is a topics course for discovery-based
research introducing concepts and skills based
on instructor-generated research projects. It
is offered through a selection-process based
on student interest, invitation, and interview
selection. It is recommended for students in the
Honors program and can also fulfill an Augsburg
Experience as an experiential course in research
if the student project results in presentation of
the work in subsequent semesters. All are welcome to apply. (Prereq.: Invitation to participate
in course; 0.5 course)
Second of a three-semester introductory
sequence. An introduction to evolution, ecology,
and biological diversity for science majors. BIO
151, 152, and 253 must be taken in sequence
except by permission of instructor. (Three hours
of lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both
plants and animals are emphasized. The nature
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function in tissues,
cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151,
152, CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing
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classification, morphology, behavior, life history,
and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture, four hours
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall: alternate
years)
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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology,
and evolutionary morphology of vertebrates.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and
molecular analysis. (Three hours lecture, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253 and MAT 114
or 145 or 163 or 164 or PSY 215.)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and
plants, including the study of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151,
152, and ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112.
Fall)
BIO 369
Biochemistry
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics,
and intermediary metabolism and its integration. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 253, CHM 352 and MAT 114 or
145 or 163 or 164 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in
photosynthesis, growth, development, and water
relations in plants including the relationship
of process to structure and life history. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253, and ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112. Spring)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular
genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, the cytoskeleton and
select additional topics. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 369.)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation,
excretion, movement, and sensory perception
as well as neural and hormonal control of these
functions, emphasizing vertebrates. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253 and MAT 114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or
PSY 215.)
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BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur during embryonic
development of animals, including genetic control of development. (Three hours lecture, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 475
Neurobiology
An introduction to the nervous system. Topics
to be studied include the electrical activity of
neurons, sensory and motor systems, mechanisms of learning and memory, animal behavior,
and human cognition. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253)
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms.
Environmental, industrial, and medical issues
are discussed, with particular attention paid to
human pathogens. (Three hours lecture, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms
and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics
include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a survey of biomes, population and
community ecology, and conservation. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory, some
Saturday field trips. Prereq.: BIO 253 and MAT
114 or 145 or 163 or 164 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 486
Immunology
This course is a study of the body’s immune
defense. The course investigates the structure
and mechanisms of human body’s three lines of
immune defense. Protection from microorganisms and parasites, and cancer surveillance are
considered. The role of immunity in vaccination and transplantation, and mechanisms of
immune malfunction in allergy, autoimmunity,
and immunodeficiency are included. (Three
hours of lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 369. Spring)
BIO 490
Biology Keystone (.5 course)
A seminar course that fulfills the AugCore keystone requirement. Several important biological
issues that have ethical and societal implication
and ramifications are explored; including, the
topics of the vocation of a scientist, connections
between faith and science, and moral, ethical, and societal challenges faced by scientists.
(Prereq.: senior biology major. Fall and Spring)
SCI 490
Integrated Keystone (.5 course)
The Natural Science Keystone explores the
Biology
connections of science with the world at large,
including faith, vocation, ethics, and professional accountability. Students will reflect on science as a vocation and the philosophy of science
in a global context of the interconnectedness of
faith, reason, ethics, sustainability, and sociopolitical-economic situation. (Prereq.: senior
biology, chemistry, or physics major; P/N for 0.5
course)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise
covered by our other course offerings. Topics
may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
BIO 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. (Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. P/N only)
BIO 299
Directed Study
BIO 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. (Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 497
Independent Study/Research (.5 course)
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
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Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an
integrative perspective on the biological basis of behavior.
Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology and biology to gain exposure to a broad range of theories
and research covering a variety of topics such as cognition,
motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and psychopathology. These topics will be studied at multiple levels of
analysis including genetic, neural, and environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a
strong foundation of courses in neuroscience, statistics, and
chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for
careers in research, medicine, public health, education, and
pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology),
David Crowe (Biology), Stacy Freiheit (Psychology), David
Matz (Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget
Robinson-Riegler (Psychology), Nancy Steblay (Psychology),
Henry Yoon (Psychology).
Major
13 Courses
Psychology Courses:
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 355
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
Biopsychology
Biology Courses:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 253
BIO 495
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
Introductory Cell Biology
Neurobiology
Psychology Electives (two required):
PSY 299
or PSY 360
PSY 354
PSY 410
PSY 491
PSYC 322
PSYC 407
PSYC 378
PYSC 486
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Psychology Lab (two semesters)
Cognitive Psychology
Clinical Neuropsychology
Advanced Research Seminar
Sensation and Perception (StT)
Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St.
Thomas)
Psychology of Language (Macalester)
Seminar in Neuropharmacology
(Macalester)
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Biology Electives (two required):
BIO 355
BIO 369
BIO 471
BIO 473
Biol 356
Genetics
Biochemistry
Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
(Macalester)
Keystone (one required):
BIO 490
Biology Keystone
PSY 396/399
Internship
SCI 490
Integrated Science
Note: Students will need to take the CHM 105/106 or
115/116 sequence to complete the biology courses. A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout
the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
graduation skill in speaking (S) is met by completing COM
111 or 115. Transfer students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the department chair(s). Only those
biology and psychology courses successfully completed (2.0
or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be
applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
Business Administration
Department of Business
Administration—BUS, ACC,
FIN, MIS, MKT
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in
business or for graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication,
emphasizes both theory and practice, and is shaped by the
needs of the business community. The department fosters
close ties with the corporate community that provide a
wealth of practical expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve both the student
and the community by providing an education that is technically competent, ethically based, and socially aware.
Faculty
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (Chair), William M. Arden,
Nora M. Braun, John C. Cerrito, Peggy M. Cerrito, C. Lee
Clarke, David A. Conrad, John A. Furia, Marc D. Isaacson,
Amin E. Kader, Ashok K. Kapoor, Steven J. LaFave, Laura
K. Lazar, Lori L. Lohman, Rosanne E. Malevich, Marc C.
McIntosh, Fekri Meziou, Milo A. Schield, David G. Schwain,
Kathryn A. Schwalbe, Peter J. Stark, Stuart M. Stoller,
Jennifer Grant
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven
majors: business administration (BUS), accounting (ACC),
finance (FIN), international business (BUS), management
(BUS), management information systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT—day program only).
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study
the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of a particular
aspect of this major area. Within the business administration
major there are two specializations: marketing (WEC only)
and music business. Within the accounting major there are
three specializations: general accounting, public accounting,
and managerial accounting.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain
a professional credential in an area of study that is in addition
to their major. Minors are available to students majoring in
fields outside the Department of Business Administration,
in addition to students majoring in other areas in the
Department of Business Administration. The Department of
Business Administration offers six minors: business administration, international business, music business, accounting,
management information systems, and marketing.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs in the Department of Business
Administration are designed to meet the needs of working
people looking for specific skills to help them in their job, or
to pursue a new career. The department offers certificates in
information technology, business management, and business
finance through the Weekend College program. Certificate
requirements are listed in management, finance, and management information system sections of the catalog.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper
division courses required in the major at Augsburg, or at
least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from
the department. Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10 years ago will not
be accepted.
Advising
Students who plan to major in business administration,
accounting, finance, international business, management,
MIS, or marketing are strongly encouraged to select a
departmental adviser who teaches in their major. This should
be done by the end of the sophomore year at the latest. In
addition to advising, departmental faculty can counsel majors
on their careers, assist majors in obtaining internships or
jobs, and provide letters of recommendation for prospective
employers or graduate programs.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen
Career and Internship Center and department faculty to
obtain an internship (BUS/ACC/FIN/INS/MIS/MKT 399)
during their junior or senior year. Internships can provide
students with experience that may be valuable in competing
for jobs after graduation. Advisers should be consulted about
internships.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively
support international study.
For additional details, see the section on International
Partners under International Studies in this catalog, or
consult the departmental coordinator and/or the department
administrator, for international business or other overseas
opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Non-business majors are encouraged to take BUS 254
Entrepreneurship.
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Business Administration—
BUS
The major in business administration prepares students for
professional careers in business administration or for graduate studies. The two specializations within this major share a
common business core. This common core provides students
with a broad foundation so they can readily adapt to internal
changes in interests and goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
Degree and Major Requirements
Business Core
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242
Principles of Management
or BUS 200
Exploring Business as a Vocation
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331
Financial Management
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement. (See course
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in Music Business
Business Core* plus eight courses:
MUS 105
The Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
One additional music business elective (1.0 credit taken at
Augsburg or MSCM)
3 MUS credits
or 2 MUS credits and 1 MUE credit, selected from:
(2 credits must be in residence at Augsburg)
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
MUS 130
Intro to Music and the Fine Arts
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
MUS 241
History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
*Music business majors may substitute BUS 254 in place of
BUS 242 or 200.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
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business administration major, music business specialization.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Specialization in Marketing (Weekend College students
only)
Business core plus five courses:
ECO 112
BUS 264
or BUS 379
Principles of Macroeconomics
Statistical Literacy for Managers
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
MKT 352
Marketing Research
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
business administration major, marketing specialization.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Combined Major in Business Administration and
Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
MKT 252
BUS 379
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Marketing
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business administration,
accounting, finance, MIS or marketing course.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics course
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the
combined major in business administration and economics.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ACC 221 and 222, BUS 242 or 200, ECO 112 or 113, FIN 331
or BUS 264 or 379, MKT 252. Other configurations may be
Business Administration
permitted with the approval of the department chair.
Minor in Music Business
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence for
management decisions. Analysis of business cases
involving non-financial data. Focus on predicting,
understanding, and managing variation: modeling, sampling, optimizing, etc. Reviews descriptive and inferential statistics. Uses spreadsheets
for statistical analysis (trends and confidence
intervals). Includes the generation and analysis
of survey data. Uses Monte Carlo simulation
in business forecasting. Focus on communicating results in a form that facilitates decisions by
non-quantitative managers. Attention to alternate
choices, sub-optimization, and unanticipated
consequences. Optional topics include process
control, six-sigma, data mining, and dashboard
metrics. (Prereq.: MPG 3 and MIS 260 or equivalent. WEC and evening schedule: Additional
evening sessions are required.)
Eight courses including:
MUS/BUS 105, ECO 113, MIS 260, ACC 221, MUS/BUS 399,
and one of the following: MUS/BUS 245, BUS 254, plus two
additional music course credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS
399 (maximum of 1 credit in MUE and/or MUP courses).
This minor is a collaborative program between the music
and business departments. The minor is a course of study
designed both for the music major desiring additional preparation in business and for the non-music major interested in
pursuing a career in the music industry.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in Business Administration,
students whould consult with the department chair.
Business Administration Courses
BUS 200
Exploring Business as a Vocation
This course is intended to introduce you, the
student, to the possibility of pursuing a career
in business as a vocational calling. In this course
you will be exposed to the key areas of business
operations including: management, marketing,
management information systems/technology,
finance, accounting, and international business.
BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management,
organization, staffing, planning, and control. The
nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional
manager.
BUS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and readings in the areas of business
administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 301
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and
utilization of human resources; desirable working
relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.:
BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS/MUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
A study of the role of the artist manager in career
development and the role of the arts administrator in the management of performing arts projects
and organizations. Factors affecting trends and
earnings, challenges within the industry, and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit
sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on
developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: BUS/MUS 105)
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this idea successfully.
Examines the construction of a viable business
plan with attention to the resources needed for
success.
BUS 362
International Business
This course views international business from a
global perspective, including views of the U.S.
government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is supported with real-life case
studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242
or BUS 200 or MKT 252 and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better
business decisions. Topics include descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional
reasoning) and statistical inference (confidence
intervals and statistical significance). Software
used is either Minitab or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 260
and either MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171.
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WEC and evening schedule: Additional sessions
are required, usually on a weekday evening.)
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range
planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint
with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 465
International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing
behavior in the workplace and the board room,
including skills needed to manage across national
borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111
and BUS 242 or 200; BUS 362 recommended.)
BUS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software.
Specific topics may include multivariate modeling
PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq.: BUS 379. On
demand)
BUS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
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Directed Study
See description on page 65.
BUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
BUS 499
Independent Study/Research
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Accounting
Accounting—ACC
The major in accounting prepares students for professional
careers in a wide variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has two tracks: general accounting and professional accounting. The general accounting specialization
is adequate for a wide variety of positions. The professional accounting track includes two specializations: public
accounting and managerial accounting. The public accounting specialization is recommended for positions with CPA
firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidly-growing companies.
The two professional specializations relate to two
professional designations: the CPA and the CMA. A certified
public accountant (CPA) focuses on external reporting; a
certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting. The public accounting specialization includes
the materials emphasized on the CPA exam; the managerial
specialization includes the materials emphasized on the CMA
exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy,
accounting majors in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination after graduation.
Effective May 2006, students will need to complete the
equivalent of 150 semester hours of education to be licensed
as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This can be completed in four years through accelerated undergraduate work.
Another option is to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree
plus a master’s degree.
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
Required Accounting Courses
Seven courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 301
BUS 379
ACC 322
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
Accounting Theory and Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and Practice II
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY
490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the
Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
(See course description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax Accounting; ACC 423
Auditing.
Specialization in Managerial Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal Audit and
Management Consulting or ECO 318 Management Science
and MIS 375 Management Information Systems in the
Organization.
Joint B.A. in Accounting and Master of Arts in
Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in leadership (MAL) can be
earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s
degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in
accounting and an MA in leadership and will have fulfilled
the 150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on a
weekend schedule. Please refer to the MAL program catalog
for a complete list of course offerings.
It is recommended that the students meet with an
accounting adviser to create an effective plan for successful
completion of the five-year program.
Requirements:
1. Students must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of their junior year. The application process
includes: submission of a completed application form, three
letters of recommendation (two from professors and one
from an employer), a personal statement, an example of
writing in an academic paper, a GPA of at least 3.30, and an
interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program.
2. Students must also have faculty endorsement from the
accounting program.
3. Students must complete at least one year of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time
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BUS 379 or MAT 163 or 373, MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221, 222; FIN 331 or ACC 324; ACC 322, 323
and one of the following: MIS 260, BUS 379, ECO 112, or
113.
This minor is recommended for majors in MIS and
finance.
ACC 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions
of planning and compliance for income taxes.
(Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or
consent of instructor)
ACC 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures.
Emphasis on the CPA’s role to form the basis
of opinion on a set of financial statements.
(Prereq.: ACC 323 and ENL 111 or 112, or HON
111)
Accounting Courses
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ACC 221
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to business activities, basic
concepts and fundamentals of accounting, the
accounting cycle, and preparation of financial
statements.
ACC 222
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost
accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts
and fundamentals of managerial accounting,
planning and controlling processes, decisionmaking, and behavioral considerations. (Prereq.:
ACC 221)
ACC 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology, and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with
emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to
financial statements, income concepts, valuation
concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant
issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of
financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements,
income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied
to liabilities and stockholders’ equity. (Prereq.:
ACC 322)
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial decision making.
Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as
well as other quantitative and behavioral topics.
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Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective management environment. Students work with companies to help
solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.:
ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS 200,
BUS 379 or MAT 163 or 373, FIN 331, MIS 260
or 270, MKT 252, and ENL 111 or 112, or HON
111)
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership
accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC
323)
ACC 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ACC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
ACC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ACC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Finance
Finance—FIN
The finance major prepares students for professional careers
in corporate finance and the financial services industry.
Besides careers in the finance/accounting area in all businesses large and small, this major leads to careers in banking,
brokerages, insurance, and investment banking.
Courses focus on financial theory and practice, investments, accounting theory, money and banking, and international finance.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior
to graduation.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets such as Excel is
expected.
Coursework provides a foundation for graduate school
and professional career examinations such as the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA), conducted by the CFA Institute.
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Business Finance Certificate Program
The Business Finance Certificate provides students with the
knowledge needed to pursue positions in the banking or
brokerage industry, provides basic background for Series 6,
7, 63 examinations and will partially meet requirements for
the Level I CFA examination. It is designed for students who
want to supplement a previously obtained bachelor’s degree
or who are looking to enhance skills in their current job or
to pursue a new career. The Business Finance Certificate is
available to non-finance majors and is available through the
Weekend College program. The certificate consists of six
courses: ECO 112, ACC 221, FIN 331, 433, 438, and ECO
315.
Students are required to be in math placement group
3. They must also have a background in computer skills
(especially spreadsheets), or take MIS 260 before admission
to the certificate program. Students must achieve a minimum
2.00 grade point average in all Business Finance Certificate
courses.
Finance Core Requirements
Finance Courses
Seven courses including:
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and
budgeting, credit management, income taxes,
insurance, real estate, investments, retirement,
and estate planning. (This course is typically
offered online in the summer.)
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, and working
capital management. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or ECO
113, ACC 221, and MPG 3. This course is also
offered as an online option in summer.)
Required Finance Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 301
BUS 379
ACC 322
FIN 433
FIN 438
FIN 460
ECO 315
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
Investment Theory
International Finance
Money and Banking
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: Finance majors are encouraged to take KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital
structure and payout policies, raising capital,
risk management, corporate restructuring, and
corporate governance. (Prereq.: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decisionmaking and portfolio management-theory and
practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis,
and derivatives. (Prereq.: FIN 331 and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111)
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International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing
multinational financial management including currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting,
spot and forward rates, hedging, international
monetary and trade flows as represented in the
accounting and macroeconomic identities for
current account and trade deficits. This course
extends the framework of financial management
to include international transactions as well as
ethical considerations. (Prereq.: FIN 331)
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International Business—
BUS
The objective of the international business major is to prepare students for the increasingly competitive and interdependent international business world with which they must
cope. There is great and growing need for American graduates to be better informed about how to compete and do
business outside the U.S. as well as in the U.S. market where
much of their competition is from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between
and within countries, the laws and logistics of international
trade, and investments made in foreign markets. Knowledge
of other cultures is crucial to being a successful international
business person. Besides your studies in business, finance,
banking, and the like, you will also learn about different
cultures and societies.
A major in international business will lead you to exciting careers in a global context.
ded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the international business major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113; ACC 221; BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252,
and three courses in international business (one may be in
international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning
acceptable alternatives in international economics.
International Business Courses
BUS 362
This course views international business from a
global perspective, including views of the U.S.
government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each topic is supported with real-life
case studies (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS
242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252 and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
BUS 465
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the board
room, including skills needed to manage across
national borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200. BUS 362 recommended).
MKT 466
Examination of issues and activities unique to
marketing in an international setting. Emphasis
on adaptation of a marketing mix according
to the international marketing environment.
(Prereq.: MKT 252).
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
Required International Business Courses
Six courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 264
or BUS 379
Principles of Macroeconomics
Statistical Literacy for Managers
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
BUS 362
International Business
BUS 465
International Management
MKT 466
International Marketing
And one additional upper division course in either international business or international economics.
Students must also complete three semesters of a foreign
language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact the international
business coordinator for details on language equivalents or
other configurations.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embed-
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Management—BUS
The major in management prepares the student for a wide
variety of careers in supervision and senior management.
Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is
probably the main resource of developed countries and the
most needed resource of developing ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and
its employees toward the accomplishment of goals. The skills
developed in the study of this major are applicable in businesses of any size and in both the for-profit and non-profit
sectors.
In addition to the general business core courses, students take courses in human resources, strategy, international
management, project management and/or quantitative methods of management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
previously learned skills, change or explore a new career, or
increase their value in the job market. It is available through
the Weekend College program. Students may begin by completing the Business Management Certificate Program and
continue on to complete a bachelor’s degree in management.
The certificate consists of five courses: BUS 242, 340, 440,
465, and one of the following: BUS 254, MIS 376, or ECO
318.
Management Courses
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and
utilization of human resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the
worker with the goals of the firm and society.
(Prereq.: BUS 242 or 200).
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range
planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint
with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200).
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MKT 252
MIS 260
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Principles of Marketing
Problem Solving for Business
Required Management Courses:
Six courses including:
ECO 112
BUS 264
or BUS 379
BUS 340
BUS 440
BUS 465
MIS 376
or ECO 318
Principles of Macroeconomics
Statistical Literacy for Managers
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
Human Resource Management
Strategic Management
International Management
Project Management
Management Science
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the management major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Business Management Certificate Program
The Business Management Certificate Program is designed
for students who want to add to a current degree, update
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International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and the board
room, including skills needed to manage across
national borders. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200. BUS 362 recommended).
Management Information Systems
Management Information
Systems—MIS
The major in management information systems prepares
students for professional careers in information systems such
as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant, or project manager. MIS studies information systems
as both a resource and a tool for decision-making. Students
learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design
and develop new systems. MIS is an extensive major (16
courses) and includes courses from computer science,
mathematics, economics, business, accounting, finance, and
marketing as well as from MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
Required MIS Courses
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY
490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the
Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
(See course description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
MIS 260, ACC 221, MIS 375, ECO 113, BUS 242 or 200 or
MKT 252, and MIS 376 or ECO 318.
Information Technology Certificate
The Information Technology (IT) Certificate program is
comprised of six courses, which are part of the Management
Information Systems (MIS) degree program. Non-degree
seeking students can complete these six courses to earn the
certificate. The certificate is available through the Weekend
College program. Students who do not have a degree are
eligible to go on with their studies to complete the bachelor’s
degree in MIS. The six certificate courses are: MIS 260, 270,
375, 376, CSC 160 and CSC 240.
Students can vary the order of courses taken. However,
MIS 260 should be the first MIS course, and CSC 160 should
be the first CSC course taken. Students are required to meet
a math proficiency level of MPG 3 prior to entering this
program.
MIS Courses
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and Scenario Manager
in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation
and decision support tools for problem solving
in business through the use of realistic business
cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Six courses including:
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the
Organization
MIS 376
Project Management
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
Introduces the concepts of data modeling,
database structures, and relational databases.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
Three required supporting courses:
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the
Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational objectives. Topics
include strategic planning and uses of information systems, business process analysis, and
understanding of the components in a technol-
CSC 160
CSC 170
or CSC 240
MAT 171
Introduction to Computer Science
Structured Programming
Introduction to Networking and
Communications
Discrete Math for Computing
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
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ogy architecture. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200
or MKT 252, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and
pass CT assessment or GST 100)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed
to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close
projects. Combines theories, techniques, group
activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft
Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable
changes. (Prereq.: MIS 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development
methodologies and Computer Aided Software
Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used
include data and process modeling, file and
database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270,
and 375)
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to
complete an actual project of systems analysis
and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376,
and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty regarding
research methodology and current problems and
policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
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MIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
MIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
MIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
MIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Marketing
Marketing—MKT
Minor in Marketing
The marketing major prepares students for professional
careers in a wide variety of marketing functions within both
business and not-for-profit organizations. Career avenues
include marketing research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public relations, sales promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications, with an emphasis on
hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan location makes
it easy for marketing students to complete marketing plans,
research studies, and other projects for leading Twin Cities
companies and not-for-profit organizations.
MKT 252, MKT 355 or MKT 357, MKT 352, and two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone who wishes to
further their knowledge of the marketing field.
Five courses including:
Marketing Courses
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in
marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as
they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as
they apply to the consumer decision-making
process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality,
and motivation on individual decision processes.
Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class, family,
and purchase situation influences. Application
to everyday purchasing situations. (Prereq.:
MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
Seven courses including:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 200
ECO 113
FIN 331
MIS 260
MKT 252
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Principles of Microeconomics
Financial Management
Problem Solving for Business
Principles of Marketing
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making.
Emphasis on development of research proposal,
methodology, and collection and analysis of
data. (Prereq.: MKT 252, BUS 379 or 264, or
consent of instructor. For non-business majors:
An alternative to BUS 379 is another introductory statistics course with consent of instructor.
Augsburg statistics courses that will automatically fulfill the BUS 264 or 379 prerequisite for
non-business majors are MAT 163, SOC 362, or
PSY 215.)
Required Marketing Courses
Eight courses including:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
BUS 301
Business Law
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450
Marketing Management
MKT 466
International Marketing
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY
490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the
Augsburg Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
(See course description under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
MKT 354
Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation, and
control of sales force programs designed to carry
out marketing objectives. Management of sales
force recruitment, departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas, and
compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of
instructor)
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales
promotion design, evaluation, and personal
selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.:
MKT 252) Note: Either MKT 355 or 357 can be
taken for graduation credit, but not both.
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MKT 357
Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Webbased advertising and promotion as important
elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either MKT 355 or 357 can be
taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-today strategies and long-term planning issues;
development and implementation of marketing
plans. (Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT 355 or
357, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and pass CT
assessment or GST 100, or consent of instructor)
MKT 466
International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to
marketing in an international setting. Emphasis
on adaptation of a marketing mix according
to the international marketing environment.
(Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
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MKT 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
MKT 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
MKT 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
MKT 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Chemistry
Chemistry—CHM
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward
understanding changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because matter includes the
entire physical world, such as the things we use, the food we
eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens
vistas that excite and offer opportunities to benefit the entire
world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact
and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable
of providing a public understanding of their work, including
potential problems as well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to
understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a
chemist is to be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s chemistry department is approved by the
American Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemistry
major that meets the chemistry background required by
many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Department of
Chemistry has established the following objectives to help its
students develop into mature scientists:
• To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth
to enable our graduates who complete our ACS chemistry
major to compete successfully with their peers of similar
ability in graduate school or research positions, as well
as professional goals other than traditional positions as
chemists.
• To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will
want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may change after graduation, and be able to move into new areas as opportunities
arise.
• To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate outside study areas with the sciences.
• To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science
majors as an example of the methodology of the natural
sciences in examining the world around us. The presentation of major concepts underlying the changes in matter,
the opportunity to examine change in the physical world,
and the reflection of the implications and limitations of
science in our society will enhance the ability of non-science persons to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Joan C. Kunz (Chair), Ron L. Fedie, Vivian Feng, Arlin E.
Gyberg, David R. Hanson, John L. Lewin, Sandra L. Olmsted
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116
or CHM 105, 106
CHM 351, 352
CHM 353
CHM 361
CHM 363
CHM 491
General Chemistry I, II
Principles of Chemistry I, II
Organic Chemistry I, II
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry I
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
One course in biochemistry and one additional course from:
CHM 364
CHM 367
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
Physical Chemistry II
Properties of Polymers
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
General Physics I, II
Calculus I, II
Because upper division courses have mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three
courses (and usually more) in biology. Other pre-health and
pre-professional students (physician assistant, pharmacy,
engineering, etc.—see pre-professional program listings in
the Academic Information section) should consult the chemistry department for assistance in course planning early in
their college careers.
Bachelor of Science
American Chemical Society Approved Major
CHM 115, 116
or CHM 105, 106
CHM 351, 352
CHM 353
CHM 361, 363
CHM 364, 365
CHM 464
General Chemistry I, II
Principles of Chemistry I, II
Organic Chemistry I, II
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory I
Physical Chemistry and Laboratory II
Advanced Organic Chemistry
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use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
QF course. Prereq.: MPG 3)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course in biochemistry
One course from:
CHM 367
CHM 470
CHM 495
Properties of Polymers
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Topics in Chemistry
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology.
Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
Also required are:
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
PHY 121, 122
General Physics I, II (should be taken
in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional mathematics,
research experience, and computer proficiency.
CHM 102
Chemistry for Changing Times
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis
is upon developing basic chemistry concepts
using examples primarily from inorganic
chemistry. Does not count toward a chemistry
major or minor. CHM 102 includes a laboratory
experience. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
General Education Accommodation
BS chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in
the general education program. See Graduation Requirements
modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR),
and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout
the chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111
should be taken in the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met
through COM 115 (or COM 111) and further developed in
upper division chemistry courses.
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
Topics in this course include an introduction
to matter, chemical change, chemical reactions,
chemical bonding and energetics. The sequence,
CHM 105, 106, is designed for students who
have not studied chemistry in high school or
who are less confident about their background
in chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351
or 353 from CHM 106 and major in chemistry.
(Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2. and concurrent registration
with MAT 105, or MPG 3. Fall)
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in chemistry, mathematics, and
physics and 3.0 over-all; one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
Minor
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with
emphasis upon equilibrium, kinetics, and the
chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of
lecture, one three-hour laboratory. QF course.
Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM 353, and any two
other chemisty courses above 300. At least one of the 300level courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Note: Credit will not be granted for both CHM 105 and
115, or for both CHM 106 and 116. Other restrictions are in
the course descriptions.
CHM 115
General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students
and future chemists. Includes chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding
theory with examples from inorganic chemistry.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF course. Prereq.: high school chemistry,
MPG 4. Fall)
Chemistry Courses
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
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Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey
of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics
and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
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CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on
equilibrium and solution chemistry including
kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour
lectures, one three-hour laboratory. QF course.
Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
Chemistry
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
Important classes of organic compounds with
special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step
synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by
means of modern theories of chemical bonds,
energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms.
(Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. Fall: CHM 351;
spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis
and solution equilibrium in detail and gives an
introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The laboratory
involves quantitative analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three
hours of lecture, one four-hour laboratory. QA
course. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of
chemistry: thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145,
146; PHY 121, 122; pass CT assessment or GST
100. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces
students to techniques of data collection and
experimental application of concepts presented
in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to
be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (Two two-hour lab periods.
Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration,
and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
(.5 course)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361
applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture
topics include theory and structure-spectra
correlations for IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics
in organic synthesis. (Three hours of lecture, six
hours of laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 352, 353, 361
or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic
chemistry of drug design and drug action.
Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological membranes, absorption,
distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship between structure and activity; molecular
recognition process in drug-receptor interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic
pathways by which drugs are detoxified. Also
studied are the concepts used in the design of
therapeutic substances. (Prereq.: CHM 352. A
course in biochemistry is recommended. Spring,
alternate years)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis.
Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy,
radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and
electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three
hours of lecture, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353, 361 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Correlation of inorganic reactions using electrostatic and molecular orbital models. Reactivity
and bonding in coordination, cluster, and
organometallic compounds are considered. The
laboratory consists of preparations using a variety of techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one
three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 352, 361 or
consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (.5 course)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester
and involves experiments relating to CHM 364.
(One four-hour lab period. Prereq.: CHM 364 or
concurrent registration. Spring)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a
weekly meeting of chemistry majors under the
direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society.
Juniors and seniors are expected to participate,
with seniors presenting papers. Outside visitors
are also invited to participate.
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the organic, analytical,
and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold
the details of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM
(.0 course)
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic,
analytical, physical, and organic chemistry.
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CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers
need research experience before graduation
that may be obtained by working on a summer
research project (not counted as a course) or by
research participation during the academic year
(that may be counted as a course). Cooperative
education is an excellent opportunity to be
involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.:
junior or senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
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CHM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
CHM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
CHM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
CHM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing).
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Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical Laboratory
Science—CLS
Clinical laboratory scientists perform complex biological,
microbiological, and chemical tests on patient samples. They
also use, maintain, and troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory equipment in the performance of diagnostic tests. The
clinical laboratory scientist analyzes these test results and
discusses them with the medical staff. He/she also possesses
the skills required for molecular diagnostic tests based on
DNA and RNA technologies. In addition, the clinical laboratory scientist will find opportunities in test development,
experimental design, administration, and education.
The curriculum requires a minimum of six semesters on
campus to complete the prerequisite curriculum. Students
spend an additional 12 months of clinical education in a
hospital-sponsored, accredited program during their senior
year. A Bachelor of Science degree is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required course work.
Admission to the clinical laboratory science major is
on a competitive basis. Students apply for admission to the
clinical laboratory science program early in the fall semester of the academic year just prior to the beginning of their
professional studies, typically in the junior year. Formal
acceptance into the hospital-sponsored program is based on
the submission of an application for admission to the major,
personal recommendations, review of academic performance,
and interview with the Program Admission Committee. A
minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall as well as in
science and mathematics courses is strongly recommended.
Acceptance into the hospital program is not guaranteed by
the College. The hospital program affiliated with Augsburg
is the Fairview Health Services. The program is accredited
by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago,
IL 60631; 773-714-8880.
During the clinical component in an accredited hospital
program, students will register for 12.25 credits. The clinical
phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation
the following spring. Graduates of the program are eligible to
sit for certification examinations offered by national certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College:
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Northland Regional Medical Center
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
Fairview-Ridges Hospital
Fairview-Southdale Hospital
UMMC, Fairview-Riverside
UMMC, Fairview-University
Generalized four-year academic plan for clinical laboratory science (CLS) majors
To complete the program in four years, students must:
• achieve MPG 3 or 4
• qualify for ENL 111
• score above 45 on the critical thinking exam
• not require ENL 217/218
• meet graduation skills requirements within the major and
supporting courses
• satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis requirement with BIO
151/152
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W)
are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S)
is met by completing COM 111 or COM 115. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science–CLS
Required Courses
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
BIO 152
Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 355
Genetics
BIO 369
Biochemistry
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
BIO 476
Microbiology
BIO 486
Immunology
CLS 400
Introduction to CLS
CLS 405
Body Fluids
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
CLS 420
Immunohematology
CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
CLS 433
Virology/Mycology/Parsitology
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
CLS 455
Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
CLS 475
Advanced Applications in CLS
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
Clinical Rotations
SCI 490 Keystone course
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Required Supporting Courses for Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106
or CHM 115/116
CHM 351/352
MAT 163
or MAT 164
COM 115
or COM 111
Principles of Chemistry
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Introductory Statistics
Biostatistics
Scientific and Technical Public
Speaking
Public Speaking
Special core requirement courses and professional courses
must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or above. Students
must meet all College graduation requirements including
general education, grade point, College residency, and total
credits.
diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, malignancies of the immune system, autoimmune
disorders, hypersensitivity states, and infection
by specific microbial pathogens. Laboratory
sessions offer exercises in methods for detection
of antigens and antibodies in patient specimens.
(Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 476 and 486; and
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 420
Immunohematology
Course covers aspects of the Blood Group
Systems, antibody screening, compatibility testing, blood donor service, selection of donors,
blood drawing, storage, preservation, components, records, and regulations for blood banks.
The laboratory section includes performance
of blood bank procedures, donor processing,
compatibility testing, antibody screening and
identification. (Prereq.: BIO 355, 369, and 486;
and admission to the CLS program)
Clinical Laboratory Science Courses
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CLS 400
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
Course is designed to provide the CLS student
with the basic laboratory skills required for the
laboratory component of the curriculum. This
course will also provide teamwork, leadership,
and interpersonal skills needed by healthcare
professionals. Current issues in CLS will also be
covered including ethics, government regulations, and concepts of total testing process.
(Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 355 and 476; and
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 405
Body Fluids
Covers concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of body fluids and their
chemical, physical, and cellular composition
in health and disease. Laboratory focus is on
performance, interpretation, and correlation of
results. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355 and 473;
and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Course is designed to provide the CLS student
with the basic knowledge of hematology/hemostasis. Cellular components of the blood in
normal and diseased states, hemostasis principles, laboratory testing, interpretation, and the
correlation of results will be covered. Laboratory
component will focus on specimen preparation
red cell, white cell, and platelet identification
and enumeration, both microscopically and
electronically. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355, 476,
and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
Course in the application of immunologic
and serologic techniques used for the specific
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CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
The focus of the course is on the physiology of
body analytes and the organ systems, with an
emphasis on the corresponding clinical laboratory procedures and human disease states.
Discussion will include the clinical correlations of the analytical procedures data with the
diseases. The laboratory section covers skills
necessary to the performance of clinical chemistry test procedures. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369
and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
Course includes the study of bacteria, rickettsiae, chlamydia, and mycoplasma as they relate
to diseases in humans. Topics include clinical
signs and symptoms of the disease process,
specimen collection and processing, modes of
transmission, and methods of identification.
In the laboratory component, students will
process specimens from various body locations. Emphasis will be placed on isolation with
identification, selection of appropriate antibiotic
therapy, quality assurance, and safety. (Prereq.:
CHM 353; BIO 369, 476 and Immunology; and
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 433
Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
Study of viruses, fungi, and parasites as they
relate to diseases in humans. Topics include
clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen collection and processing, modes
of transmission, and methods of identification.
Laboratory emphasis focuses on isolation and
identification, quality assurance, and safety.
Clinical Laboratory Science
(Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 479 and 486; and
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
A course on the composition, structure, function and characteristics of DNA. Emphasis will
be placed on clinical laboratory methods used to
isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze DNA
sequences in order to integrate theory and practice. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 336, 473, 476 and
486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
Course is designed to introduce the clinical
laboratory science student to the principles of
laboratory administration. The seminar-format
course will focus on human resource management, operations management, and educational
methodologies appropriate for the supervisor
and laboratory manager (Prereq.: admission to
the CLS program)
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
The course applies scientific method to clinical laboratory research problems, systematic
applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through research design principles.
Research proposal writing and the process
of institutional review board approval and
informed consent will also be covered. (Prereq.:
MAT 163 and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the
principles of clinical chemistry in the clinical
laboratory. The course is designed to utilize and
build upon theoretical and applied knowledge
acquired in the previous didactic courses (CLS
400, 425) and apply it to the performance of
analytical procedures and management of the
clinical chemistry laboratory. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 400 and 425)
CLS 455
Applied Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the
learning to the clinical hematology, hemostasis,
and body fluids laboratories. Students will gain
experience processing and analyzing patient
specimens with a wide variety of complex
procedures and instruments. Students will also
expand their identification and diagnostic skills
on microscopic analysis of hematology and body
fluid specimens. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS
program and CLS 400, 405, and 410)
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies concepts and techniques learned in CLS 415. Using
patient specimens, students will gain experience
in the clinical immunological techniques, methods, and management of antigen-antibody reactions and identify the relationship to diseased
states. The rotation also includes the fundamentals of HLA testing and Flow Cytometry techniques with interpretation of results. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and CLS 400 and
415)
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
Rotation with daily lecture which extends
the concepts and skills learned in CLS 420 to
the blood bank setting for the performance of
antibody identification techniques, hemolytic
disease problems, quality assurance management, solving of patients’ blood compatibility
problems, apheresis, and cell therapy. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and CLS 420)
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the
principles of CLS 430. Student will process a
variety of patient specimens in the microbiology
laboratory and gain experience with a wide variety of state-of-the-art procedures and equipment
for the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, fungi protozoa, helminthes, and
viruses. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program
and CLS 430 and 433)
CLS 475
Advanced Applications in CLS
Selected study in one aspect of the practice of
clinical laboratory science, such as ancillary
biology, cytogenetics, outreach clinics, or industry. Rotation and lecture included. (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program and enrollment
in applied courses)
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
This course will cover, at an advanced level, the
major areas of the clinical laboratory. Topics will
also include information on new directions in
laboratory testing with an emphasis placed on
its impact on current laboratory practice and
outcomes assessment. (Prereq.: admission to the
CLS program and CLS 405, 410, 415, 420, 425,
430, 433, 435, and 440)
CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
A capstone research project required for satisfactory completion of the CLS program. Student
will complete a research project under the
supervision of a mentor. Course culminates in a
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major paper and presentation. Area of emphasis
will be in one of the specialty or subspecialty
areas included in the clinical laboratory practice.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and
senior standing)
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Independent Study in CLS
Individual reading or research under the guidance of a CLS instructor. (Prereq.: admission to
the CLS program; repeatable for maximum of
one credit)
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Communication Studies
Communication Studies—
COM
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to make communicative
choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. Students who
major in communication studies are concerned with interpersonal relationships, mass media, public advocacy and social
influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a departmental
adviser as early as possible to design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Organizational Communication Emphasis
Appropriate for: business-related careers such as professional
manager, sales, management consulting, technical consulting,
internal communications, organizational or industrial consulting, human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate
programs in organizational studies.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 345
(required), COM 321, 326, 329, 356, 399, 480, 499; BUS
242, 340; PSY 271, 325, 373; SOC 265, 349, 375
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers.
Four additional electives from: BUS 242 or 440
(required); COM 321, 326, 329, 356, 399, 480, 499; BUS
340; ENL 223; MIS 260; PSY 373; SOC 349
Communication Studies Faculty
Human Relations Emphasis
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen Chamberlain, Wes
Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel Hanson, David Lapakko,
Emanuelle Wessels
Appropriate for students pursuing the study of how organizations manage their internal structure and personnel. People
who work in this area deal with such issues as discrimination, work rules, employee relations, etc.
Four additional electives from: BUS 340 (required);
COM 321, 326, 329, 345, 356, 399; PSY 373, 385; SOC 265,
349, 375
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies Major
Twelve courses overall—eight required core courses and four
courses within one of eight emphases. For transfer students,
at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all communication studies majors:
COM 111
COM 254
COM 280
COM 351
COM 352
COM 355
COM 321
or COM 329
COM 490
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Communication Studies
Argumentation
Persuasion
Small Group Communication
Business and Professional Speaking
Intercultural Communication
Senior Keystone
Professional Communication Emphasis
This emphasis is intended for students interested in studying
communication from an artistic and humanities perspective.
It is appropriate for career interests such as communication
graduate school, other professional graduate programs (e.g.
law school), rhetorical criticism, political communication
and being a professional trainer, communication consultant,
professional speaker, or speechwriter.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 321
(required), COM 329, 345, 356, 399, 499; THR 350, 360;
BUS 242, 301; ENL 220; POL 326, 342, 370; PSY 271, 325;
REL 383; SOC 362, 363
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the communication
aspects of the marketing-communication mix. This emphasis
is particularly helpful for students interested in an organizational role in marketing communication.
Four additional electives from: MKT 252 (required);
COM 120, 321, 326, 329, 356, 399, 480; MKT 352, 355, 357,
450; POL 342
Public Relations and Advertising Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing
fields of public relations and crisis management, as well as
advertising and promotional communication. An internship
in public relations, advertising, or a related field is required.
Four additional electives from: ENL 227 (required);
COM 120, 321, 326, 329, 345, 356, 399, 480; ART 132, 224,
225; BUS 242, 379; MKT 252, 355, 357; PSY 373; SOC 349,
POL 342
Mass Communication and Journalism Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into
television, film, journalism, e-media (both performance and
production), media criticism and policy, or graduate school
in mass communication or journalism.
Four electives from the following: ENL 227 (required);
COM 120, 243, 247, 321, 329, 348, 399, 499: ART 132, 215,
224, 225, 315, 330, 340; ENL 226, 228, 241, 324, 327, 427;
POL 342; THR 232, 233, 325, 350, 360; BUS 254, ENL 328
Graduate Study Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis would be especially helpful for
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students planning to do graduate work in such fields as communication studies, education, or law.
Four electives from the following: SOC 362 or ENL 420
(required); COM 120, 321, 329, 356, 499; PHI 230; POL 483;
PSY 215, 315; SOC 363, 375
For All Eight Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate in Augsburg’s interscholastic forensics program. Students should be aware that
the tournament season is essentially from October through
mid-March, and should plan schedules accordingly.
All Day majors should plan to include at least one
internship (COM 399) as one of their electives.
Students may petition the department to include as part
of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not
listed above. Such requests must be submitted in writing to
the departmental adviser for prior approval. Also, students
may petition to include up to three courses from other ACTC
schools as electives, with prior approval of the adviser or
department chair.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Speaking (S) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and is met by completing the major. The graduation skills
in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are met by
completing the following courses:
QR/QFA: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230; OR
a QF: PSY 215, MAT 129, 163, or 173; AND a: QA: COM
352 (NOTE for Mass Communication only, COM 352 or ENL
327)
W: COM 351 and any 200 level writing course in
English
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure
Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework
and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become
teachers of communication arts and literature in public
schools and allows them to become licensed to teach at the
middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation
for teacher licensure is granted only to students who complete the requirements for this program with a minimum
grade of 2.0 in major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All requirements in the major
must be completed prior to student teaching. The course
requirements for this program are listed in the Department of
English section of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
The honors major is designed to encourage overall excellence
as well as outstanding achievement on a specific project of
special interest to the student. Honors majors must maintain
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a 3.50 GPA in the major and a 3.00 GPA overall, and, as part
of their major program, complete a substantial independent
project of honors quality (COM 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior
to their senior year to develop a proposal for the honors
project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111
or COM 115
COM 254
COM 280
POL 342
or COM 120
or COM 243
COM 351
or COM 352
COM 345
or COM 355
Public Speaking
Scientific and Technical Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Communication Studies
Mass Communication in Society
Mass Media and Popular Culture
Studio Production
Argumentation
Persuasion
Organizational Communication
Small Group Communication
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our belief that students are
transformed through a well-rounded curriculum that encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical considerations, and an understanding of the synergy between theory
and practice. The major explores the tension between art and
commerce through dialogues with film industry members,
internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and
our Film Artist series. Students will gain experience in scripting, directing, editing, and acting for both 16mm film and
digital. Students will be introduced to the study of film theory, criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double
major or to seek minors in related fields such as art, English,
theatre, philosophy, communication studies, women’s studies,
and American Indian studies, to name a few.
Film Faculty
Deb Redmond (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert
Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen,
Doug Green, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio
Required of all Film Majors:
Six Core Courses
FLM 216
Film Production I
ENL 241
Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371
History of Cinema
FLM 420
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
COM 247
Documentary
THR 232
Acting
or THR 233 Acting for Camera
Five electives (three must be upper division) must be chosen
from the three defined tracks below in consultation with your
adviser who is designated by the program director. Note that
not all elective courses are offered every year, so alternatives
Communication Studies
within the track may have to be chosen.
Film majors should fulfill the Senior Keystone requirement in either the English Department or Art Department.
Track #1 Production: This track is designed for students interested in producing films/videos. Electives include: FLM 312
Film Production II, COM 243 Studio Production, COM 348
Digital Video Production, FLM 499 Independent Study, Art
132 Photography, ART 215 Design for New Media I, ART 315
Design for New Media II, ART 340 Digital Imaging, ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism, MUS 130 Intro to Music
and the Fine Arts, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, THR
328 Stage Design, THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for State
and Film
Track #2 Performance: This track is designed for students
interested in acting and directing. Electives include: THR
233 Acting for the Camera, THR/ENL 325 Playwriting,
THR 366 Stage Direction, THR 328 Theatrical Design,
THR 360 Interpretive Reading, THR 350 Voice for Stage
and Screen,THR 499 Independent Study, ENL/FLM 328
Screenwriting, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts
Track #3 Theory and Culture: This track is designed for students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context. Electives include: COM 120 Mass Media and
Popular Culture, ENL 221 Expository Writing about the
Arts and Popular Culture, ENL 228 Broadcast and Online
Journalism, ENL 240 Introduction to Literary Study, ENL
430 Advanced Studies in Theory and Method, FLM 499, AIS
364 Indigenous Filmmakers, AIS 264 American Indians in
Cinema, AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film,
ART 240 Art History, PHI 260 Philosophy and the Arts, PHI
120 Ethics, PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film, REL 309
Religion at the Movies
COM 348
Digital Video Production
THR/ENL 325
Playwriting
or ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
THR/FLM 230
Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
THR 328
Stage Design
THR 366
Stage Direction
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses
must be courses offered at Augsburg. Prospective minors
must obtain prior approval from a film faculty adviser.
Communication Courses
COM 111
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis, style, listening, and
overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may
take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or
COM 115 for credit. Fall, spring)
COM 112
Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of preparing speeches
for delivery in formal and contest situations.
Students are expected to attend three interscholastic speech tournaments and compete in at
least two of the following: informative speaking,
persuasive speaking, speaking to entertain, and/
or communication analysis. (Note: Students may
take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or
COM 115 for credit. Fall)
COM 115
Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
An introduction to public speaking for students majoring in scientific or technical fields.
Includes the same foundational material as
introduction to public speaking, including delivery, argumentation, persuasion, and audience
analysis. This material is then applied to specific
contexts common in technical fields, with
special attention to distinguishing expert or lay
audiences and the use of technical vocabulary
and notation systems. (Note: Students may take
only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM
115 for credit.)
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing
the following courses:
QR/QFA is satisfied by GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146,
PHI 230, or PHY 119
Film Minor
COM 120 Mass Media and Popular Culture
Six courses including:
ENL 241
FLM/THR 216
THR 232
or THR 233
COM 243
FLM/THR 420
Introduction to Cinema Art
Film Production I
Acting
Acting for Camera
Studio Production
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
Plus one of the following:
AIS 364
COM 247
This course is a survey of the mass media in
popular culture. Students will examine the
different types of mass media and will gain an
understanding of what popular culture is and
why it is important. The course examines the
importance of media criticism and the impact
that media have had on culture and society.
Students are encouraged to think critically about
media and media consumption.
Indigenous Filmmakers
Documentary
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FLM 216
Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16mm
filmmaking. The student will make short films
that demonstrate the art and process of shooting
in B/W.
hone students’ speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM
111 or 115)
COM 326
Building Working Relationships
This course explores working relationships in
a changing world. Self-assessment tools and
applied papers help participants gain a better
understanding of the role the individual plays
within the context of workplace relationships.
Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and
organizational relationships. (Prereq.: Junior or
senior standing and at least one of the following
courses — SOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS
252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
FLM/THR 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
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Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the
art of scenic painting for the stage, film, and
faux application. Through a series of foundational painting projects, reading assignments,
informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project students will develop
the required skills and understanding of what
it means to be a scenic artist and what role the
scenic artist plays in artistry of theatre and film.
COM 243
Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an
emphasis on creative concept development,
script-writing, directing, and producing for
video. (Fall)
COM 247
Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture
and criticism with hands-on experience dealing
with nonfiction subjects.
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal messages;
emphasis on factors that build relationships
and help to overcome communication barriers.
(Spring)
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to
acquaint students with the world of ideas that
serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies. (Fall)
FLM 312
Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons
learned in FLM/THR 216 and adds the study of
color photography and sound design. Through
exercises and assignments the student will
develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing
short films. (Prereq.: FLM 216)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public
address including delivery and performance,
vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation,
argument construction, and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job
interviewing and sales presentations, in order to
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COM 329
Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and
their implications for communication, including
differences in values, norms, social interaction,
and code systems. (Spring: alternate years)
COM 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as
superior-subordinate relationships, management
styles, motivation of employees, organizational
culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems.
COM 348
Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on post-production
editing. Students work in production teams to
create and produce a one-hour magazine format
news program and music video. (Prereq.: COM
243 or 247)
COM 351
Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the
theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and
analyze public arguments that confront students
in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM 111 or
115 or consent of instructor; ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111; and pass CT assessment or GST 100.
Fall)
COM 352
Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a
variety of social contexts, paying special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3; COM 111, 112, or 115
or consent of instructor; and a Quantitative
Foundations course. Please see full list of prerequisites in Records and Registration. Spring)
Communication Studies
COM 355
Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with
emphasis on decision making, leadership styles,
and conflict management. (Spring)
COM 356
Advanced Interpersonal Communication
This course explores theories and concepts from
communication studies related to our understanding of self, other, relationships, and what it
means to lead a compassionate life. As such, it
provides students with an opportunity to probe
deeper into theories and concepts introduced
in COM 254 Interpersonal Communication.
(Prereq.: COM 254 or consent of instructor)
FLM 420
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in
world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the cinema they see in
appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide
a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them
read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s
larger societal value and impact. (Prereq.: ENL
371)
COM 480
Public Relations/Promotional Communication
Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview
of public relations as a career and a survey of
basic promotional communication in profit and
nonprofit organizations. (Evenings)
COM 490
Communication Studies Keystone: Critical
Conversations about Communication and Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and
application of those theories to each student’s
sense of vocation. This course satisfies the keystone requirement.
COM 495
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis
on the use of primary sources and methodology
of research.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
COM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
COM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
COM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
COM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
FLM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
FLM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Electives
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 379
BUS 440
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 430
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
MKT 450
PHI 230
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 385
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 232
THR/ENL 325
THR 350
THR 360
THR/FLM 230
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Computer Science—CSC
The Department of Computer Science at Augsburg strives
to give students a sound theoretical and practical foundation in computer science. We offer both a BA and a BS major.
The coursework provides students a strong foundation in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than
on applications. We encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship or cooperative education experience. Our location in the Twin Cities provides us
with an excellent resource of such experiences for students,
and allows them to add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett, Charles Sheaffer, Erik
Steinmetz, Shana Watters
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Computer Science Major
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
CSC 210
Data Structures
CSC 240
Introduction to Networking and
Communications
CSC 320
Algorithms
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
MAT 114
Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
And two electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation
skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are
met by completing the major. Consult your academic adviser
for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (115 recommended), or
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b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in
consultation with the computer science department. Consult
your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Computer Science Major
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160
CSC 170
CSC 210
CSC 240
CSC 320
CSC 345
CSC 385
CSC 450
CSC 451
MAT 145
MAT 146
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
Introduction to Programming
Data Structures
Introduction to Networking and
Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer Organization
Introduction to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Calculus I
Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 247
MAT 271
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Modeling and Differential Equations
Discrete Mathematical Structures (recommended)
And three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261
Electronics
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation
skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are
met by completing the major. Consult your academic adviser
for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (COM 115 recommended), or
b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in
consultation with the computer science department. Consult
your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major has been designed to
serve students with need for some basic understanding of
computer science and economics. The major requires six
Computer Science
courses from computer science, six from economics, and a
required capstone independent study. Students interested in
this major should consult with the faculty in computer science, in economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics, and Charles
Sheaffer, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145
CSC 160
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
CSC 210
Data Structures
CSC 240
Introduction to Networking and
Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and Design
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318
Management Science
ECO 315
Money and Banking
or EC0 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499
Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S),
and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational philosophy emphasizes areas of interest in
which philosophy and computer science overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and
philosophy of language. The major requires seven courses
from computer science, six from philosophy, and a required
capstone topics course. Students interested in this major
should consult with the faculty in computer science, in philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy, and Charles
Sheaffer, Department of Computer Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
or MAT 145
CSC 160
Calculus I
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
CSC 210
Data Structures
CSC 320
Algorithms
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial
Intelligence
CSC 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek
Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and
Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and
19th Century Philosophy
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th Century
Philosophy
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S),
and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in computer science major courses, GPA of 3.10
overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170, 210, 345, one additional
upper division computer science course, and one of MAT 171
or MAT 145.
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or
higher to be counted as completing a major requirement. A
course must also be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher
to count as a prerequisite for a subsequent computer science
course.
Computer Science Courses
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and
Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in
hardware, software, theory, and computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits,
network concepts, the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3, recommend concurrent
registration with MAT 171 or complete CSC 160
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transaction processing with a focus on the relation database. Advanced topics include security, other types of databases (e.g., distributed
databases, client-server architectures, object-oriented), emerging technologies, and applications.
(Prereq.: CSC 210; CSC 352 recommended)
prior to taking MAT 171)
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a high-level
programming language. (Three hours of lecture,
one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3, pass CT assessment or GST 100;
MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210
Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and
queues; recursion. (Three hours of lecture, oneand-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170,
MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171; pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
CSC 240
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications,
information theory, distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer
interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3)
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional,
symbolic languages, such as Lisp or Scheme.
A study of the foundation algorithms used in
the field of artifical intelligence. Applications
to selected problems from artificial intelligence.
(Prereq.: CSC 210 and pass CT assessment or
GST 100)
CSC 385
Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order
logic including logical connectives, proof theory,
and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown
automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness
and uncomputability. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one
of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 272
UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C
programming language. It is assumed that the
student has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in some other
language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course
with a study of a programming language)
CSC 431
Introduction to AI Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile
robots, task planning, sensing, sensor fusion,
basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
CSC 320
Algorithms
CSC 440
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
A systematic study of algorithms and their
complexity, including searching and sorting
algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and tree and graph traversal
algorithms. The classes P and NP, NP-complete
problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.:
CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT
171; pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Network management; client/server databases
and workstations; TCP/IP and other network
examples. Elements of operating systems,
memory and process management, interactions
among major components of computer systems,
and a detailed study of the effects of computer
architecture on operating systems. (Prereq.: CSC
240 and 345)
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and assembly language
programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems,
query facilities, file organization and security,
and the development of database systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 353 Database Architecture and Design
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CSC 373
An introduction to the physical design and
tuning of database systems. Topics include
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CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include
formal languages, programming language syntax
and semantics, parsing, and interpretation.
Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345 or
concurrent registration, CSC 385 or concurrent
registration, CSC 320, and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues.
(Prereq.: CSC 345, CSC 450, and CSC 385)
Computer Science
CSC 457
Computer Graphics
A study of the foundational algorithms required
for computer graphics. Topics include geometric algorithms, geometric modeling, graphics
techniques, graphical user interfaces, humancentered software development, computer animation, virtual environments and 3D immersive
rendering. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4)
CSC 495
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer
science not included in other courses. This
course may be repeated, but may not be counted
more than twice as part of the requirements for
the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. P/N grading only.
CSC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
CSC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. P/N grading only.
CSC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Economics—ECO
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses
a strong theoretical background, quantitative analysis, and
an emphasis on national and international issues. Students
who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to
continue their education in a variety of fields or to work successfully in business and government because of the strong
liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers five majors. The economics
major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in
the business world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into the field of computer
science. The combined economics/business administration
major allows students great flexibility in order to explore
both fields. Finally, the teaching major in political science/
economics allows secondary education licensure students to
obtain a solid background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for
confronting change because it presents a disciplined way to
analyze and make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership and leads to a great diversity
of career opportunities including law, teaching, journalism,
private and public international service. Pre-law and potential Master of Business Administration students are especially
encouraged to consider economics as a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with
other disciplines such as business administration, international relations, mathematics, management information
systems, political science, history, and area study programs.
Students who are interested in any type of quantitatively
oriented graduate program in economics or in business are
encouraged to either major or minor in mathematics. These
students should also take courses in computer science.
Consult an adviser for specific course suggestions.
Augsburg offers degrees in economics, applied economics, business and economics, computational economics, and economics and political science (education majors
only.) For the economics and applied economics majors, the
capstone experience is Economics 490 Research Methods in
Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their
adviser for other alternatives.
Internships are recommended. Students must consult
with the department chair and the internship office before
registering for academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three
upper division economics courses for a major and two for a
minor. Transfer classes must have been completed in the last
10 years with at least a 2.0 grade.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Kevin Bowman, Keith Gilsdorf, Stella
Hofrenning, Edward Lotterman
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Major in Economics
Economics Core:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
and three other upper division economics courses
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics Class:
MAT 114
Precalculus
or MAT 145, 146 Calculus I and II
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112
ECO 113
ECO 312
or ECO 315
ECO 313
ECO 490
ECO 360
ECO 318
or ECO 415
ECO 350
ECO 399
or ECO 499
BUS 379
or MAT 163
ENL 223
PHI 120
or PHI 125
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Money and Banking
Intermediate Microeconomics
Research Methods in Econometrics
International Economics
Management Science
Managerial Economics
Labor Economics
Internship Program
Independent Study
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
Introductory Statistics
Writing for Business and the Professions
Ethics
Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Economics
Major in Computational Economics
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and Business
Administration
Economics Courses
ECO 110
Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications
of many problems facing a metro-urban environment especially in the areas of education, housing, and transportation and is designed for those
students who do not plan to major in economics,
business administration, or MIS.
Five economics courses:
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics course.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national
income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy,
international trade. Application of elementary
economic theory to current economic problems.
May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
Six accounting/business administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
MKT 252
FIN 331
or BUS 379
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Financial Management
Quantitative Methods for Business and
Economics
and one other upper division business course.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S),
and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory
of the household, firm, market structures, and
income distribution. Application of elementary
economic theory to market policy. May be taken
independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112 and
113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
ECO 311
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public
expenditures, the impact of fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic
implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113)
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore, should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via macromodels.
Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy,
growth, and the role of expectations. (Prereq.:
ECO 112 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of
factors of production and income distribution;
introduction to welfare economics. (Prereq.:
ECO 113 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.
Spring semester and winter trimester)
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis
and comprehensive oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112, 113, 312, 313, and one additional economics
upper division course. Other configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair. Note: Students
who plan to major in the department are strongly encouraged
to select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to
carefully plan their program of study.
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking
systems, particularly commercial banks, and the
Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to
aggregate economic activity. Emphasis placed on
monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.: ECO 112.
Fall/Spring semesters and winter trimester)
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ECO 317
Comparative Economic Systems
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that rely on different economic systems for the allocation of
resources, including systemic changes in Eastern
Europe. Theoretical models are examined and
compared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO
112 or 113: Every three years)
Integrates economic theory and corresponding
practices in business. Among the topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting,
estimation of demand and cost functions, and an
analysis of economic problems of relevance to
management. (Prereq.: BUS 379, ECO 313. On
demand)
ECO 318
Management Science
ECO 416
Mathematical Economics
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of
the modern techniques of management science
to prepare students to make better business and
economic decisions. Emphasis is on applications
such as transportation, marketing, portfolio
selection, environmental protection, the shortest
route, and inventory models. (Prereq.: ECO 113,
MPG 3. Fall semester and winter trimester)
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the
application of mathematical tools to the areas
of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.:
ECO 312, 313, MAT 122. On demand)
ECO 350
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of
production, determination of collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society.
(Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate years)
ECO 360
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the
economic relations among nations. Development
of the basis for international trade, balance of
payments, exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring: alternate
years)
ECO 365
Environmental Economics
This course applies economic principles to the
management and utilization of society’s environmental resources. It analyzes the role of
externalities and the public policy approaches
designed to address those market failures,
including command/control and incentive-based
strategies. Policy issues examined include air
and water pollution, global environmental issues
like ozone depletion and global warming, and
environmental policy for developing countries.
(Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate years)
ECO 370
International Economic Development
This course studies the major factors that affect
the economic standard of living in the developing world. It examines such issues as poverty
and income inequality, population growth,
education and health of society, agricultural
production, environmental externalities, and the
role of international trade and foreign assistance.
(Prereq.: ECO 112 or ECO 113. Spring: alternate
years)
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ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the
application of statistical models and methods
to economic problems. Emphasis is on use of
econometric software to analyze data and to test
hypotheses. This course satisfies the keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: ECO 112 and ECO 113,
and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ECO 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
ECO 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. (P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299
Directed Study
ECO 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. (Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent
of instructor. P/N grading only.)
ECO 499
Independent Study/Research
Education
Education—ECE, EED, ESE,
EDU, SPE
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based
teacher education programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). These programs lead to recommendation for licensure to the State of
Minnesota for elementary (grades K-6); secondary (grades
5-12) in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics,
and social studies; grades 9-12 in life science, chemistry, and
physics; grades 5-8 in general science; and K-12 specialist
licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, and special
education: EBD and LD. (Note: special education: EBD and
LD are available in WEC only.) Optional endorsements for
an elementary license include preprimary, middle school
mathematics, middle school science, middle school social
studies, or middle school communication arts/literature. The
K-12 Reading Licensure endorsement is also available at the
graduate level to already licensed teachers.
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both
weekday and weekend/evening formats. Weekend College
degree and licensure programs are limited to elementary,
secondary communication arts/literature and social studies, and K-12 visual arts and special education. Additional
teaching majors are available through the weekday program
and open to weekday and weekend students who can take
courses on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite, elementary
core, and professional education courses except fieldwork
and student teaching are available on a weekend or weekday late afternoon/evening schedule. Fieldwork and student
teaching must be completed during regular weekday hours.
All students must have some time available each term for
field experiences.
A graduate level licensure option is available in weekend/evening format to those already holding a BA degree.
Graduate courses taken for licensure can be applied to a
Master of Arts degree in education. Contact the Education
Department or the Adult and Graduate Admissions Office for
information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must
apply for acceptance into the education department prior to
beginning 300-400 level courses. All students are required to
take the Minnesota Teacher License Exam (MTLE) in Basic
Skills—Reading, Writing, and Math—prior to beginning
300-400 level courses. Additional criteria for acceptance into
the education department are available in the department.
Students complete a semester of full-time student teaching
at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs.
State law requires passing appropriate exams prior to recommendation for licensure: MTLE, Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test, and one or more subject matter tests.
The education department offers non-licensure majors
in elementary education and education studies. Contact the
department for details. The department also offers a special
education minor which is described at the end of this section
after course listings.
All students are assigned an education department
adviser at the outset of coursework. All students are expected
to become knowledgeable of programs and follow through
with department policies. Handbooks outlining programs
and policies are available through the education department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students may participate in
an international student teaching program. Those interested
in further information should contact the education department at least one year prior to student teaching. Students
who teach abroad will do part of their student teaching in the
Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
Note: Major changes in Minnesota elementary teacher
licensure will be implemented in fall 2010. No one may be
licensed under programs described in catalogs prior to 2010.
Students who entered the College under earlier catalogs
must comply with the requirements of the new licensure
programs.
Education Faculty
Lynn Lindow (Chair), Elizabeth Ankeny, Chris Brown,
Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire, Ann Grugel, Gretchen
Irvine, Anne Kaufman, Gregory Krueger, Susan O’Connor,
Vicki Olson, Donna Patterson, Ron Petrich, Linda Stevens,
Diane Vodicka, Dana Wagner, Barbara West
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Elementary Education—
EED/EDC
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements
Elementary education majors are required to complete the
following non-major and major courses. To be licensed they
must also complete a student teaching experience. Degreeseeking students follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to
change—see Education Department for most current list):
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for non-math specialty students
MPG 3:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary Teachers I
(required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary Teachers II
(required)
Science sequence for non-science specialty students
Option A is for weekday students who do not have collegelevel science courses in their background.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
SCI 111
Natural Science II
Option B is for weekday, weekend, and/or transfer students
with at least one college level science course accepted in
transfer or for weekday students who have already started
this sequence.
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
or EED 203 Elementary Education Physical Science
(summer school only; does not fulfill general education requirement)
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer school only; does not fulfill general
education requirement)
BIO 102
The Biological World
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
Foundations Block II (courses from this point and on require
admissions to the department)
EDC 310
EED 386
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EED 311
EED 312
EED 225
EED 325
EED 326
K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
Foundations of Literacy
K-6 Literacy Methods
Supervised Field Experience (.25)–Day
program only
Methods Block II
EED 341
EED 342
EED 350
EED 360
EED 370
EED 380
EED 336
K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
K-6 Methods: Science
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic
Studies (.5)
Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0). Student
teaching is required for licensure. Students with an elementary major who do not complete student teaching can graduate through the elementary education non-licensure major.
Middle School Specialty Area (endorsements optional
for elementary license)
Communication Arts Specialty
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
COM 254, 329 or 351 or 355
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student
Teaching Content Area
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Adolescent Literature/Media
Literacy
Student Teaching
Social Studies Specialty
POL 121
American Government and Politics
HIS 120, 121 or 122 US History
ECO 113
Microeconomics
Choose 1:
HIS 103: HIS 104; PSY 105; SOC 121; ANT
141
ESE 220
Human Geography
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Student
Teaching Content Area
ESE 311
Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5)
Student Teaching
Math Specialty
MPG 4
or MAT 114 Precalculus
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Elementary Education
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematics
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
ESE 300
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
ESE 331
Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5)
Student Teaching
Science Specialty
CHM 105
or CHM 115
CHM 106
or CHM 116
BIO 121
BIO 102
PHY 116
SCI 106
Geology
ESE 300
ESE 341
Student Teaching
Principles of Chemistry I
General Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
General Chemistry II
Human Biology
Biological World
Introduction to Physics
Meteorology
(take elsewhere — see Education
Department for suggestions)
Reading and Writing in the Content Area
Middle School Methods: Science (.5)
Preprimary Teaching License (3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds)
Requirement: Must have elementary teaching license
PSY 250
Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105)
SOC 231
Family Systems (Day) or SPE 440 Parent
and Professional Planning (WEC)
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary-aged
Children
ECE 347/547 Immersion and teaching competence
ECE 488, 489 Student Teaching for seven weeks in preprimary or Kindergarten, then 7 weeks in a
grade (1-6)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00
in the specialty area, and grades of P in student teaching
courses are required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in
all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The
equivalent of two full courses graded P/N, plus student teaching, is the maximum allowed within the elementary education major requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
A graduate-level elementary licensure option is available
through Weekend College. Licensure is obtained through
a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. The
graduate credits can be used toward the MAE degree. Contact
the Education Department or the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office for information.
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Secondary Education—
ESE/EDC
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific
requirements of the education department and the subject area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are
expected to have advisers in both their subject area major
and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, life science, chemistry, communication
arts/literature, health, mathematics, music, physical education, physics, social studies, and grades 5-8 general science.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for
teaching in secondary schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure program. These
requirements are: bachelor’s degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of an approved
licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter adviser for Graduation
Skills requirements in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Non-departmental requirements
ENL 111
HPE 115
Effective Writing
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the secondary education program even though they
may plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person
with a major in one of these special areas will take three
to four courses in student teaching and do some student
teaching at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note:
Recommendation for teacher licensure in music is granted
only to students who successfully complete the requirements
for the Bachelor of Music education major.
Art, music, and physical education teacher education
programs lead to licensure for grades K-12.
Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through
Weekend College. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the
Education Department or the Undergraduate and Graduate
Admissions Offices for information.
Education Core Courses—EDC
EDC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
Program Requirements
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Foundations Block I
Career exploration and overview of the teaching
profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school
system. Urban fieldwork experience required.
This course meets Engaging Minneapolis
requirements. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111, sophomore standing)
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 MN American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/MN American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
Foundations Block II (Courses from this point and on require
admission to the education department.)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
EDC 206
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and
human relations. It will provide an awareness
and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as
well as how these elements impact our schools
and communities. Also addressed in this course
is the Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice
3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesotabased American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. (WEC and summer
only)
Methods Block I
ESE 300
ESE 325
Reading/Writing in the Content Area
Creating Learning Environments
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods in Licensure
Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410
EDC 490
Learners with Special Needs
School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in
the teaching major, and P in student teaching are required
for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a grade of
2.0 or better.
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EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the major minority
groups in Minnesota for the development of
interpersonal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
Secondary Education
EDC 211
Minnesota American Indians (.5 course)
An overview of cultural content, worldview,
and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based
American Indian tribal government, history,
language, and culture.
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of
communication through the use of instructional
technology. Selection, preparation, production,
and evaluation of effective audio-visual and
computer-based materials for teaching/learning
situations. Computer training will be included
in this course.
EDC 310
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics
as applied to teaching and learning. Special
emphasis is placed on classroom applications.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
ing and teaching strategies. It meets the basic
earth science subject matter standards for initial
licensure. This is a content intensive course.
Plan to spend much time outside of class reading and completing assignments.
EED 203
Elementary Education Physical Science (Summer
only)
Students will participate in hands-on experiments to explore properties of and changes in
matter; position, motion, and force; light, heat,
electricity, and magnetism; and kinds of ways
to transfer energy. Taking the physical concepts
learned, students will develop demonstrations
and lessons for K-5 classrooms. Assessment
is based on written assignments, a technology
project, lessons/demonstrations, and classroom
participation. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department; students must be elementary education majors — this course does NOT meet the
Science Lab graduation requirement. Summer
only)
EDC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
EED 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
The study of students with disability, special
needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques
and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes, and special focus on needs of
urban students. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department or
special permission of instructor)
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for health at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EDC 490
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of
school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves
as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. This course meets the senior keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
Elementary Education—EED
EED 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer, only)
This course is designed to provide hands-on
investigations that model modern inquiry learn-
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for physical education at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE
and admission to department)
EED 225
EED 325
Foundations of Literacy
An initiation into the study of K-6 elementary
literacy instruction, which focuses on the fundamentals of linguistics and literacy development
in children with special attention to English
language learners. This course aims in particular
to develop students’ base knowledge as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literacy.
K-6 Literacy Methods
Continued instruction in and discussion of
literacy K-6 instruction, development, and
assessment. This course aims to investigate
research and practices involved in K-6 literacy
instruction by examining the competing theories
regarding literacy, the research findings that give
support to these theories, and a range of practical approaches to teach literacy in an elementary setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the
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department, and successful completion of EED
225. Day students must be registered concurrently for EED 326.)
EED 326
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assessment tools and literacy materials for K-6
students in an elementary classroom setting.
(Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the department,
and successful completion of EED 225. Day students only. Students must be registered concurrently for EED 325.)
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and
processes appropriate to middle level students.
Emphasis will include the writing process, types
of writing, and integrated writing across the
curriculum. This course is required for students
seeking elementary licensure with a communication arts/literature specialty. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department.
Day students register concurrently with EED
380)
Supervised Field Experience (.25)
EED 331
EED 336
EED 370
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and
resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork
experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 386
Children’s Literature (.5 course)
This course focuses on the study of literature
for children and young adolescents. It includes
wide reading across the genres represented in
children’s literature, to evaluate the quality of
the literature read, exploring children’s response
to literature, and using children’s literature in
teaching and learning.
Advanced Literacy Methods (.5)
The focus of this course is on formal and informal assessment tools, response to intervention,
and differentiated instruction in a K-6 literacy
setting. (Prereq.: MTLE, admission to the
department, and successful completion of EED
225 and EED 325.)
EED 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for visual arts at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for music at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for mathematics at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience
required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department. MPG3. MAT 137 recommended)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
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EED 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
EED 481,
483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised
classroom experience. Required for licensure.
Successful completion of student teaching
occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree
program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg
Experience requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
Secondary Education—ESE
ESE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
This course is designed as an introduction to the
principal concepts, approaches, and perspectives
of the study of geography through the examination of world geographic patterns and processes.
Major topics include population distribution;
cultural characteristics and cultural landscapes;
political integration and disintegration; economic land use; settlements and urbanization.
This course will meet the Minnesota Standards
of Effective Practice in Geography for middle
Secondary Education
school and high school social studies license.
ESE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
ESE 300
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school
and secondary techniques and resources to teach
reading and writing through the content areas.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department.
Note: Students seeking the 5-12 communication
arts/literature license do not need to take this
course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis
on instructional strategies and curriculum
development. Middle school portion required
for elementary concentration in social studies
taught concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School
Methods: Social Studies (.5 course). Fieldwork
experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in
the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing,
and national standards. Emphasis on creating
environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork
experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5-12
Health and K-12 PE licenses do not need to take
this course.)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary
concentration in mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics (.5 course). Fieldwork experience
required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis
on instructional strategies and curriculum
development. Middle school portion required
for elementary concentration in science
taught concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School
Methods: Science (.5 course). Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature
and reading in the middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Also required for elementary
concentration in communication arts/literature.
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE
and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and
listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis
on instructional strategies and curriculum
development. Required for communication arts/
literature license. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission
to department)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy
in middle school and high school. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to
department)
ESE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
ESE 481,
483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure. Secondary
licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses
require two to three. Successful completion
of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory
completion of licensure program and program
portfolio. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
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Special Education
Special Education:
Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities and/or Special
Education: Learning
Disabilities—SPE
The special education EBD and LD majors are available only
through Weekend College; ideally, to people who are currently in schools working with students with these labels.
These majors lead to Minnesota teaching licensure in special
education with a specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or learning disabilities. Courses labeled SPE are to be
taken during the final year of coursework while students are
working in an EBD or LD setting. Variations on this ideal are
possible; see the Education Department for more information.
A graduate level licensure option is available through
Weekend College. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
tial adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Required Education Courses for LD:
All courses for the EBD major, with the exception of SPE
430, plus:
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning
Disabilities
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5 course)
The purpose of this course is to discuss critical
issues in the field, create a final portfolio synthesizing your coursework and experience, and
prepare for student teaching. (Prereq.: MTLE
and admission to department)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners
with emotional and behavioral disabilities and
learning disabilities. It addresses the historical
and philosophical aspects of the EBD category,
examines origins of student behavior and
student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual models as they
relate to this category of disability. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to the department)
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115
ENL 111
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Effective Writing
Required Education Courses for EBD:
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5)
and EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310
Learning and Development
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
EED 325
K-6 Literacy Methods
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional and
Behavior Disabilities
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about poten-
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Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process
from the pre-referral to the recommendation
stage. Students gain understanding of key
assessment tools and how they influence student
placement and programming. A qualitative and
person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to
write and implement individual program plans
and to create effective learning environments
for students labeled EBD. Particular attention
is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student
need, and forming partnerships with key school
personnel. (Prereq.: MTLE and admission to the
department)
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD). This includes
an in-depth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as various theoretical models
(sociological, biological, psychological, cogni-
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tive, and behavioral) applied to understanding
learning disabilities. The course will also provide
a critique of current philosophical positions in
the field. Students will also acquire knowledge
related to accessing information relevant to the
field of learning disabilities. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to department)
Special Education Minor
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
Required courses:
This course examines behavioral support
options used with students who are labeled
EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, proactive and non-aversive approaches drawn from
current best practices and including positive
behavioral supports, person-centered planning
and functional assessment. (Prereq.: MTLE and
admission to the department)
PSY 105
SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning
Disabilities
The special education minor requires six courses (five plus
one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor
is designed to fit the needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues. This minor is available through
the weekday program.
EDC 410
EDU 491
SOC 231
Learners with Special Needs
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural
Perspective
Principles of Psychology
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250
PSY 251
PSY 252
Child Development
Adolescent and Young Adult
Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
This course will teach students to identify, adapt,
and implement developmentally appropriate
instruction that support the learning of students
identified as having learning disabilities. The
course will specifically focus on the areas of
reading, writing, listening comprehension, math,
reasoning, and problem-solving skills. There will
be a strong focus on the modifications involved
in these areas and the planning process involved.
(Prereq.: MTLE and admission to department)
SOC 265
SWK 260
SWK 301
PSY 357
PSY 359
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
Humans Developing
History and Analysis of Social Policy
Behavior Analysis
Assessment
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
EDU 491
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
This course examines the role of families of
students with special needs, specifically those
families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The
need to form strong connections with community agencies is emphasized. This course along
with SPE 315 meets the senior keystone requirement in the core curriculum. (Prereq.: MTLE,
admission to department, and ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111)
A supervised field placement in a facility for an
exceptional population plus on-campus seminar.
Students planning to take this course should
consult with the special education director
about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses
in special education minor or consent of instructor. Open to all.)
Interested students should contact the director of special
education at the outset of coursework.
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
(see EDC course descriptions)
SPE 481, 483, Student Teaching
485, 487
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised
student teaching required for licensure. Student
teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within an internship context. Meets
Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.:
MTLE and admission to department)
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Engineering
Engineering
Augsburg College has cooperative arrangements with
two universities to allow students to earn a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Augsburg College and an engineering
degree from either the University of Minnesota Institute
of Technology, Minneapolis, or Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan. Because of the special
requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation with the Augsburg engineering adviser is necessary.
Applications for these programs require the recommendation
of the Augsburg engineering adviser. Contact Jeff Johnson,
Physics Department, 612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The Institute of Technology and Augsburg cooperative
arrangement provides for two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering (BA/BE)
enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Augsburg College and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from
the University of Minnesota. The program typically involves
three years at Augsburg and two years at the Institute of
Technology.
Students may apply for the program after completing the
sophomore year. At that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary
for final acceptance into the program. Formal application
to the Institute of Technology may be completed during the
second semester of the junior year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Engineering (BA/ME)
enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Augsburg College and a Master of Engineering degree from
the University of Minnesota. This program involves four
years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
The curriculum is the same as the BA/BE curriculum
with the addition of several extra courses that are completed
at Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number
of undergraduate courses, if any, that students must take at
the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum. The number of such courses varies by IT department and area of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the BA/ME program
should be initiated during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg. Formal application for the program may
be completed during the senior year. Those admitted will
receive special counseling from the Institute of Technology
staff regarding courses that should be taken during the senior
year at Augsburg. Participants in the BA/ME program are not
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This program enables students to receive a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Augsburg and a Bachelor of Engineering degree
from Michigan Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg followed by
two years at the affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have
the requisite cumulative grade point average, and are recommended by the engineering adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore opportunities
for graduate work at Michigan Technological University.
Further information on these and other graduate programs is
available from the Augsburg engineering adviser.
Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged to apply to the
engineering school of their choice for continuing support.
Their applications will be evaluated using need and academic
performance as criteria.
Degree and Major Requirements
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or
three-two programs:
CHM 115
CHM 116
CSC 170
ENL 111
PHY 121
PHY 122
General Chemistry
General Chemistry
Structured Programming
Effective Writing
General Physics I
General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145
MAT 146
MAT 245
MAT 369
or PHY 327
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Modeling and Differential Equations
Special Functions of Mathematical
Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements
and a total of 24 courses at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145,
146 and PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year. Students
interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM
351, 352.
English
English—ENL
Those who study English believe that an intense concern for
words, ideas, and images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing helps all of us clarify
and share our thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate the
pains and joys of human existence. Through the study of
English we see life’s complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which we live and work.
Students majoring in English have the opportunity to choose
one of four concentrations: Literature, Language and Theory;
Media Writing; Creative Writing; and Secondary Licensure in
Communication Arts/Literature.
English relates closely to other majors. With the other
arts, English is concerned with the pleasure that comes from
artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art.
With psychology and sociology, English is concerned with
individual and group behavior. With philosophy, English is
interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and
language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With
history and the other social sciences and humanities, English
studies the way people have acted and thought at different
times and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English integrates its program with the cultural opportunities of this vital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or recommended
plays, films, and readings available near the campus. English
majors have the opportunity to use and refine their skills
through working in internships on and off campus, tutoring
English Language Learners (ELL) students, or tutoring in the
writing lab.
Students with an Augsburg English major pursue careers
in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine,
advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other
professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Doug Green (Chair), Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Suzanne
Donsky, John Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan Jorgensen,
Dallas Liddle, Scannell (James) McCormick, John Schmit,
Kathryn Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama, Cary Waterman, Susan
Williams
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
The English Literature, Language, and Theory concentration
provides students various approaches to the life-enhancing
study of the written word and visual text. Spotlight courses
focus on specific authors, genres, or themes, and provoke
discovery of new literary experiences. Courses in African
American, Native American, Asian American, and post colonial literatures reconfigure the nature of traditional literary
studies. Survey courses in English, American, and world
literatures are organized by historical periods and provide a
classically structured framework of study. Courses in literary
theory demand the intense and intellectually challenging
engagement of text, culture, and self.
While some of our courses foreground theoretical
approaches to literature and deeply examine race, class, and
gender in the consideration of their subject matter, all of our
courses infuse these concerns into their engagement with
primary works of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, film,
and drama.
All literature classes involve students in dynamic and
enjoyable literary examination, and are taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes
develop and demand the skills of aesthetic receptivity,
perceptive and critical reading, open and clear speaking, and
analytical and engaging writing — skills of the educated and
employable citizen.
The literature, language, and theory concentration
offers courses of study cross-listed with American Indian
Studies, Art, Communication Studies, Film, Theatre Arts, and
Women’s Studies.
The English Writing concentration is for students who
intend to develop professional skills in either creative or
media writing. Over the course of their study, students will
master terminology; understand historical, legal, and ethical
issues relevant to the field; and study the works of established writers and professionals. The writing major emphasizes expanding competencies in observation, research, and
analysis that enable writers to gather material from a variety
of sources and perspectives for their work. Writing majors
will understand the interdisciplinary demands inherent in
creative and media writing (including issues of design) and
will enhance their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities
inherent in the writing life.
Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors who
are practicing writers themselves. The writing concentration
offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication
Studies, and Theatre Arts.
The Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure
major is for students who seek to be licensed to teach in
Minnesota in communication arts/literature. Students are
encouraged to take courses toward their major during the
first and sophomore years, and to apply for the education
licensure program no later than the spring of their junior
year.
Students in both programs must work with advisers in
the English department and the education department in order
to meet the professional requirements within the education
department as well as the requirements for the major. Should
licensure not be possible, graduation can be achieved through
an English major, which requires at least two additional, specific courses, or through a communication studies major.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking
(S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing the following courses:
Concentrations in English Literature, Language, and Theory;
English Writing; Creative Writing:
QR/QFA: GST 200 or PHY 119; OR a
QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220, MAT
114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT 146,
MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110; AND
completion of either a:QA: ENL 327
Concentration in Media Writing:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220,
MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT
146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110;
AND completion of:
QA: ENL 327
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure:
QR:--QF: one of CHM 106, CHM 115, CHM 116, HON 220,
MAT 114, MAT 129, MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 145, MAT
146, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 103, PHY 106, or SCI 110;
AND completion of:
QA: COM 352
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential
adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major Requirements
English Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112.
Students must take at least two 200-level literature
courses as prerequisites for upper division courses in English,
as well as either ENL 220 or ENL 221. No more than two
200-level literature courses may count for the major.
Students must take at least five 300-level courses, with
one each in British literature, American literature, and world
literature.
Majors must take at least one 400-level course with
concurrent enrollment in ENL 490 English Keystone. Any
300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in English Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are
required. One course must be ENL 220 or ENL 221; the
remaining four must be literature, language, and theory
courses, three of which must be upper division courses.
English Writing Concentration
Students must take 10 or 11 courses above ENL 111, or HON
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theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level
or higher.
Creative Writing Emphasis
Two introductory writing courses at the 200-level: ENL
226 (required) and either ENL 220 or 221. And a 300 level
writing sequence: Either Fiction I and Fiction II (ENL 320
and 321), or Poetry I and Poetry II (ENL 322 and 323). And
one elective from the following: ENL 227; ENL 228; ENL
320 or ENL 322; ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325;
an approved ACTC creative writing course; or an internship.
And ENL 420, the keystone writing course. An additional art
class is required, either Web Design I (ART 215) or Graphic
Design (ART 225).
Media Writing Emphasis
Two introductory courses are required: Either ENL 227 or
228; and Either ENL 220 or 221. Also required, ENL 327
Quantitative Journalism; and two additional courses from
the following: ENL 226, 227, 228, ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328;
ENL/THR 325; an approved ACTC writing/reporting course;
or an internship.
And ENL 427, the Keystone Advanced Studies in Media
Ethics and Theory.
Additional art classes are required: Web Design I (ART
215) and Graphic Design (ART 225).
Minor in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses
above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including at least
one course from the 200-level and two from the 300-level.
A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing
courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must
include ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative
writing courses, two of which must be a 300 two-course writing sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis requires six courses
above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, and must include
ENL 227 or 228, ENL 427, one design course, and three
upper division media writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure
Major
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365
Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
ENL 396
Internship in Teaching Writing
And three upper-division ENL Literature courses, one each in
British, American, and world literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate,
English
newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to
departmental approval).
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 112
Contest Public Speaking
COM 243
Studio Production
COM 254
Interpersonal Communication
COM 352
Persuasion
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5
course)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure.
They include EDC 200, 210, 211, 220, 310; ESE 325, 350,
351, 352; EDC 410, 490; student teaching. In addition to
consulting your designated ENL adviser, contact an education department adviser for information about education
courses.
Departmental Honors
Students in Developmental Writing (ENL 101), Effective
Writing (ENL 111), HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with
their instructor up through the last week of class (without
special permission/petition). Students who choose to receive
a traditional grade in either course will receive a grade of N
(one time only) if their work is below a 2.0. A student who
repeats ENL 101 or 111 and does not receive a grade of 2.0
or higher, will receive a grade of 0.0.
English Courses
Service Courses: The department offers these service
courses for students as required by a placement test. Note:
First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a
student to hold his/her place in the course.
ENL 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENL 111 Effective
Writing, this course is required of students identified by the English Placement Test as needing
additional preparation in composition. Students
receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing.
The minimum passing grade for this course is
2.0.
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; submit proposal
to department chair by early October in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty
committee. Honors project may receive independent study
credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
Other Requirements
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors must take at least three
of their English courses at Augsburg. Transfer students who
minor in English must take at least two of their English
courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English
from another college must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses).
These courses must be taken before the department can recommend a student for student teaching.
ENL 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning
research techniques, and writing critical reviews.
Attention is given to increasing students’ effectiveness in choosing, organizing, and developing
topics; thinking critically; and revising for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those
needing additional help. The minimum passing
grade is 2.0.
HON 111
Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
This course takes a problem-based, process-oriented approach to expository writing. Attention
is given to choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; reading closely;
and revising carefully for clarity and style. The
minimum passing grade is 2.0.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their
placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having
completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to
develop competence in composition skills—such as stating
and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences—are required to enroll in
Developmental Writing (ENL 101) where they receive more
individual instruction than is possible in Effective Writing
(ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling
in Effective Writing (ENL 111).
Note: Students should register for ENL 101 during the
first semester of attendance if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON
111 should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
ENL 112
Advanced Effective Writing
Advanced Effective Writing follows the same
purposes and procedures as ENL 111; placement
is determined by a writing sample submitted by
students upon entry to the College. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 217/218 English for Language Learners
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level materials, and writing
are the skills emphasized in these two courses.
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Testing determines placement in these courses;
and testing, as well as course performance,
determines whether the ELL requirement is met.
Students continue in ELL until the requirement
is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses.
or co-req.: ENL 111, or Hon 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of
contemporary American Indian writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama.
The course explores the richness and diversity
of American Indian literature and the ways
in which literature reflects and illuminates
American Indian culture and traditions. The
course emphasizes close readings of literature
and public speaking skills through in-class
presentation and small group discussion. Course
cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq
or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses: The 200-level
courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the
English major develop foundational competencies in reading
and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for
diverse literary discovery. These courses require ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
This course develops students’ critical and
analytical skills in reading and appreciating all
kinds of literary texts and genres, including
poetry, fiction, and drama. Emphasis is placed
on learning fundamental terms and concepts
that serve future literary inquiry and enjoyment.
Required for communication arts/literature
teacher licensure major. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
An investigation of the cinematic qualities,
theoretical principles, and technical and aesthetic evolution of the film medium. Includes
the viewing and analysis of both feature length
and short films, illustrating the international
development of film form and selected aesthetic
movements. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 250
American Voices
American Literature is made up of many voices
that are distinct from one another in any
number of ways. This course foregrounds those
voices that are usually identified by dint of
ethnic rubrics. In each iteration, a specific ethnic
literature such as Hispanic, Asian American, or
Jewish Literature will be emphasized. Check the
departmental web page for further information
or contact the instructor. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 251
each will vary by term—check online course descriptions)
ENL 260
Authors
A chance to investigate closely an author of significant influence in various cultural contexts.
Course subjects may include “Shakespeare on
Page, Stage, and Screen,” “Tolkien’s Life, Times,
and Works,” “The Cinema of Orson Welles,”
“Mark Twain in the 20th Century,” and others.
Check the departmental Web page for the title of
a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 270
Themes
This course traces a specific theme through
changing historical, literary, and cultural contexts. Course subjects may include “The Heroic
Journey,” “Literature and Landscape,” “Utopian
Visions,” and others. Check the departmental
webpage for the title of a given section. (Prereq
or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 280
Genres
Students will consider literary and cultural
developments that fix generic conventions and
ways authors subvert or challenge those conventions. Course subjects may include “History of
Mystery Fiction,” “The Short Story,” “Sports and
Literature,” “Victorian Thrillers,” “The Musical
on Stage and Screen,” and others. Check the
departmental webpage for the title of a given
section. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
Introduction to African-American Literature
This course introduces students to the foundations, development, and production of modern
African-American literature from its origins
in the 18th century to the present. It explores
various literary genres, representative authors,
epochal texts, and literary and ideological movements that have contributed to the shaping of
the African American literary tradition. (Prereq
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ENL 290
Explorations in Language and Theory
An introductory course in applied literary or
language theory. Course subjects may include
“Cinema and Sexuality,” “Strategies in Reading
the Novel,” “Challenging the Gaze,” “Language
and Society,” and others. Check the depart-
English
Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats) will be
studied in the context of poetic predecessors and
influences (Burns, Cowper, Smith) and contemporary talents in other genres, including Austen,
Wollstonecraft, and Scott. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221, or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
mental webpage for the title of a given section.
(Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts.
These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary
texts by employing techniques, terminology, and research
methods of the discipline, resulting in effective and substantive expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise
indicated, students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see writing
courses), or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
ENL 336
British literature: The Age of Victoria
If America was the world’s cultural and political
leader in the 20th century, Britain was the leader
of the 19th century. Students will study the literature and culture of Queen Victoria’s England
and her empire from the 1830s through 1914 in
all four major genres of poetry, fiction, drama,
and essay. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
British Literature
ENL 330
Shakespeare
Study of the bard’s major plays — comedies,
histories, tragedies, and romances — for their
literary, dramatic, and cultural significance.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature, language, or theory course or THR 250, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 332
Renaissance and Reformation
A survey of 14th- to 17th-century British literature, with attention to its European contexts.
Begins with the Reformation of the 14th century
and Canterbury Tales and ends with the Puritan
Revolution and Paradise Lost. Themes include
“the enchantment of evil”; the hero as lover and
courtier; utopian dreams and the literature of
conquest; the writer as politician; and the challenges to religious certainty in a post-Ptolemaic
universe. Major writers include Marlowe,
Spenser, Shakespeare, More, and Donne.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 333
British and American Literature of the 17th and 18th
Centuries: Strange Shores
British and American writers of this period
are surveyed, with attention to the historical,
intellectual, and social influences of the major
literary movements on both sides of the Atlantic.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 334
British Literature: Reason and Romanticism
This class investigates the literary texts now
called Romanticism within the history and culture of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain.
The famous “big six” poets (Blake, Coleridge,
ENL 337
The British Novel: Love and Learn
This course traces two great structuring ideas—
the love-plot and the education-plot—in the rise
and development of the British novel in the 18th
and 19th centuries. The course spans 150 years
of literary history, while studying and critiquing
the ways literary theorists and historians have
explained and theorized British fiction. Authors
surveyed include Defoe, Richardson, Austen,
Trollope, Bronte, Eliot, and others. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 338
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
A variable survey of drama in English by British
and Commonwealth playwrights, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics
include “Mysteries and Moralities,” “London
Onstage,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and
“What Is My Nation?” Readings range from the
Middle Ages to the present. THR 250 satisfies
the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature course or
THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 339
Modern British and Irish Writers
Writers of the first half of the 20th century are
surveyed, with attention paid to their contribution to modernism, experimentation, and literary form. Virginia Woolf, William Butler Yeats,
James Joyce, Henry Green, D.H. Lawrence,
Samuel Becket, and Muriel Spark are among
the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
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Readings in African-American Literature
This advanced course in African-American
Literature foregrounds representative moments
in the development and production of AfricanAmerican Literature. The course offers students
a chance to look in-depth at authors, themes,
historical, and literary influences, and theoretical and ideological issues surrounding both classical and modern African American Literature.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level
literature, language, or theory course, or consent
of instructor)
ENL 351
19th Century American Literature
Covers the intellectual and social environment
that affected the writers of the period. Many
different genres—slave narratives, romances,
tall tales, epic poetry—are considered. Douglass,
Jacobs, Thoreau, Melville, Hawthorne, Twain,
Emerson, Dickinson, James, and Wharton are
among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 352
American Literature from 1900 to 1945
Naturalism, the rise of modernism, the development of social protest literature, significant
movements such as the Harlem Renaissance,
and other major developments of the period
are charted. Cather, Dreiser, Elliot, Fitzgerald,
Faulkner, Hemingway, Hughes, and Hurston are
among the writers considered. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 353
American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Writers surveyed include O’Connor, Bellow,
Baraka, Baldwin, Ellison, Erdrich, Roth,
Pynchon, Oates, Kingston, Mailer, Williams,
Wideman, Morrison, as well as contemporary
fiction writers represented by the Best American
Short Stories anthologies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 354
Contemporary American Poetry
A survey of the work of poets who have come
into prominence since mid-20th century as
represented in the anthology Contemporary
American Poetry. Attention will be given to
younger and/or less prominent poets represented
in the Best American Poetry series. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language,
or theory course, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL/AIS 355 Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number
of writers working within a particular theme
such as “Native Voices of Minnesota,” “Voices
from the Southwest,” “Poetics and Politics of
Native Writing,” “Women and Power in Native
Literature, ““Urban-Reservation: Homing,” and
“American Indian Film-Literature Adaptation.”
Students focus on primary texts, comparing and
contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural
emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of
texts. Course cross-lists with American Indian
studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 358
Readings in American Drama
A variable survey of American drama from the
early 20th century to the present, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include “American Families,” “Blacks and
Whites,” and “Sex and Self on the American
Stage.” Readings range from O’Neill and
Treadwell to Shanley and Parks. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 or one 200-level literature course or
THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
World Literature in Translation
ENL 360
The Classical Tradition
A study of the major works of Greek and
Roman literature, including Homer, Aeschylus,
Sophocles, Virgil, through Dante. Works are
studied with reference to their mythological
foundations, their cultural background, their
influence on later literature, and their enduring
relevance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200level literature, language, or theory course, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 361
The Medieval World
A survey of medieval literature from the collapse
of the Roman Empire to the 14th century, this
course emphasizes themes of cultural collision and synthesis: pagans — both classical
and “barbarian” — and Christians; Islam and
Christendom. Attention is paid to heroic traditions (myth, epic, saga, romance, hagiography);
the literature of courtly and profane love; and
visions of heaven and hell. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 362
Renaissance to Modern Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly
European, from the Renaissance to the mod-
on technological advancements that altered
the medium and influenced both narrative and
documentary filmmakers. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
ern period, including such authors as Moliere,
Cervantes, Rabelais, Voltaire, and Ibsen.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 365
Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
This examination of contemporary world fiction
includes work by authors from Latin America,
Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction
written by indigenous authors worldwide. The
course explores novels in relation to language,
culture, and gender in an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering
fictions in their literary, cultural, and social
contexts. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
Required for communication arts/literature
teacher licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221 or one 200-level literature, language, or
theory course, or consent of instructor.)
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning the English
language, including theories of language acquisition. Required for the communication arts/literature licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
The course studies novels and short stories by
women across cultures. Emphasis on the conditions that have affected women’s writing (including race and class), the reflection of women’s
unique experience in their writing, and the ways
in which women writers have contributed to
and modified the Western literary heritage. This
course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature, language, or theory course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 368
Readings in World Drama
A variable survey of drama in translation from
around the world, organized historically and/
or thematically. Sample topics include “Classical
Theaters,” “Spanish and Latin American Drama
from the Renaissance to the Present,” “Social
Issues in Contemporary World Drama.” (Prereq.:
ENL 220 or 221 or one 200-level literature course
or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
Language, Media, and Theory
ENL 371
History of Cinema
A chronological survey of the development of
cinema from the inception of the moving image
in the late 19th century through the emergence
of film as one of the most important popular
art forms of the 20th century. Emphasis will be
placed on important international cinematic
artistic movements, such as Italian neo-realism
and the French New Wave, on cultural contexts
that influenced the reception of film art, and
ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written
examples of language as a means of establishing,
maintaining, or revoking power. They will also
pay attention to gender differences in the use of
language and analyze ways in which speakers
and writers can both create and revise reality via
the language they use. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 394
Composition Theory and Practice
Students will examine composition as a relatively new field of study, one in which research
in such areas as cognition, language acquisition,
gender differences in language, and code switching are relevant. Using both spoken and written
language, students will apply various theoretical positions to the language they and others
use to communicate in a range of linguistic
tasks. Recommended for licensure and potential
graduate students. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or consent of instructor.)
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses
emphasize scholarship, criticism, and theory, and ask students to write and speak professionally about literary texts.
Any 300-level literature course or consent of the instructor
serve as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400-level course
must fulfill the keystone requirement.
ENL 410
Advanced Studies in Literature
Potential course subjects include “The Beats,”
“American Indian Writers Speak,” “The
Unteachable Novel,” “Studies in the American
Romance,” “Black and White and Red All Over:
Film Noir, Communism, and Race,” and others.
Check the departmental webpage for the subject
of a specific term, and get a complete course
description in the English Department. (Prereq.:
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an emphasis on writing for the print media.
Students consider how to recognize news, gather
and verify facts, and write those facts into a
news story. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
Any 300-level literature course or consent of
instructor)
ENL 430
Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method
Through a focus on particular issues and problems in literary studies, this course engages students in a variety of past and current critical theories. Possible course topics include “Is There
a Gay Literature?” “Realism Reconsidered,”
“Cognition, Meaning, and Interpretation,” “Ecocriticism and the Nature of Reading,” “Readings
in Theory,” and others. Check the departmental
webpage for the subject of a specific term, and
get a complete course description in the English
Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature
course or consent of instructor)
ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course
with an emphasis on writing for broadcast and
online media. Students use an intensive practice
model to learn the basics of newsgathering, writing, and production for radio and the internet.
(Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 320
Fiction One
Students draft a collection of short stories and
critique others’ work in the writing workshop
environment. Throughout the term, students
will also read classic and contemporary short
fiction, analyzing and examining the work of
established writers as they learn to identify successful short fiction while creating their own
work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
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Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing. Its workshop format
stresses style and organization, the process of
revision, self and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing. Required
for the communication arts/literature teacher
licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular
Culture
A variant of English 220, this course also builds
on the methods of Effective Writing, but in
this version students work on content related
to subjects in the world of art and literature.
Particularly aimed at art, theatre arts, and film
majors. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
This practical course is designed to improve
writing skills for those entering business and
professional careers. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
ENL 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative writing and to
various genres, emphasizing poetry and short
fiction, but including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
ENL 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with
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Fiction Two
A writing workshop in which students will
revise a body of short fiction, redrafting and
polishing at least four short stories of varying
lengths for inclusion in a portfolio of work.
Students will also be expected to create at
least one new work of short fiction during this
workshop term. (Prereq.: ENL 320 or review
and acceptance by instructor of four story drafts
written by the student and offered as work the
student will refine in Fiction Two.)
ENL 322
Poetry One
Students draft a collection of poems and critique
others’ work in the writing workshop environment. Students will learn to identify successful
poetry as they create their own poems; they
will read published poetry and listen to new
and established poets reading their own work.
(Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 323
Poetry Two
In this writing workshop, students write and
revise a collection of poems to be produced as
a chapbook. Some of the poems written during
this semester will be experiments with formal
verse, such as villanelles and sestinas. (Prereq.:
ENL 322 or review and acceptance by instructor
of a collection of poetry written by the student.)
ENL 324
Creative Nonfiction
In this writing workshop, students develop a
portfolio of creative works in the “fourth genre,”
the past and situations that arise now in a digitized information world. Students will study the
special position given the media in the United
States and will consider First Amendment
protections and the media’s responsibilities to
inform the public in a free and democratic society. (Prereq.: ENL 220, or 221, or 226, or 227,
or 228; and any 300-level media writing course.)
which may include memoir; personal essays;
flash nonfiction; researched feature stories;
mixed media, hypertext, and fragmented nonfiction; and lyric essays. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
or 226)
ENL/THR 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre.
Students will learn the basics of dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques
for the development of playscripts from idea
to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and
junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre
department chair. THR 250 or ENL 226 recommended.)
ENL 327
Quantitative Journalism: Computer-Assisted
Reporting and Research
This course introduces students to computerassisted informational investigation and the
interpretation of quantitative data in the writing
of news reports and news features. This course
is designed for persons wishing to explore
the use of computer-assisted research and for
those preparing to enter the communication
professions. (Prereq.: ENL 227 or 228, MPG
3, and a Quantitative Foundations course. See
full list of prerequisites in Augnet Records and
Registration.)
ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
An introductory course in writing for film, this
course will take students from story outline to
the creation of a screenplay draft. In addition to
writing their own scripts, students will review
feature films and analyze work written by each
member of the class, giving detailed critical
analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or
226, or 228)
ENL 420
Advanced Studies in Writing
The writing keystone is a final, summative
seminar emphasizing collaboration, professional
standards, and the creation of a publishable
or performable completed product. The topic
changes; check the departmental webpage.
(Prereq.: Any 300-level writing course)
ENL 427
Advanced Studies in Media Ethics and Theory
This course acquaints students with the concepts and functions of the news media in global
society, exploring the interaction of ethical and
legal principles of American journalism and considering the role of the news media in historical, economic, and technological contexts. The
course will analyze situations that have arisen in
ENL 490
English Keystone (.0 course)
Students seeking keystone credit must register
for this no credit, P/N course, along with ENL
410, 420, or 430.
Directed Studies, Internships, and Independent Studies
ENL 291/391 Experiences in Thai Education and Culture
In this course, offered alternate years, students
will spend approximately three weeks in May in
Thailand. During this time, students will visit
temples and sites in Bangkok, Chiangmai, and
Prachuab Kirikhan. They will learn about Thai
Buddhism, government, traditional customs,
and culture. Students will also spend several
days teaching English to Thai students in a Thai
secondary school.
ENL 299
Directed Study
ENL 396
On-Campus Internships
This course is required for all communication
arts/literature licensure students. It is normally
taken with students enrolled in English 101
Developmental Writing. Interns prepare class
presentations, assess student writing, and learn
methods useful in teaching composition.
ENL 399
Off-Campus Internships
ENL 499
Independent Study and Honors Projects
Honors studies must be directed by a professor chosen by the student and approved by the
department. Independent study projects not
designated for honors must be approved by the
chair of the department.
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Environmental Studies
Environmental studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of
human relations with the natural environment. The program
pursues a multifaceted examination — across the natural
sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional studies — of the interdependence shared by people and nature.
It provides an understanding of the material world as well as
the ecological, social, and cultural processes and problems
that bind that world together. Through the study of politics,
biology, literature, chemistry, social work, economics, and
history, environmental studies students focus on the most
pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city offers a particular
opportunity for the close study of complex urban environments. Although many equate environmental issues with
rural areas, most people live in cities. Urban residents shape
nature in innumerable ways, including through energy,
food, and water consumption; transportation; and industrial production. In turn, cities often serve as the settings in
which environmental injustice flourishes. With that in mind,
Augsburg’s environmental studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading
to a BA or a minor in environmental studies. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to comprehend
ecological processes, recognize the many and varied forms
of nature in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in
policy debates, decipher the context and variety of human
experiences in nature, identify inequities in the access to and
use of natural resources, and articulate responses grounded
in multiple disciplinary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in settings
as diverse as the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper
Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of the program pursue vocations in nonprofit organizations, government policy and planning positions, law, education, ministry,
and corporate settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
Michael Lansing (History, Director), Kristen Chamberlain
(Communication Studies), Christina Erickson (Social Work),
Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), John Harkness (English), Colin
Irvine (English), Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Joe Underhill
(Political Science), John Zobitz (Mathematics).
Major
Fourteen Courses (standard track or HECUA track)
Standard Track Requirements (14 course credits):
Core courses:
ENV 100
SCI 106
SWK 210
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Introductory Meteorology
Environmental Justice and Social Change
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POL 241
or INS 342
or POL 325
or POL 341/
WST 341
or SOC 381
ENL 270
or REL 313/
WST 313
HIS 316
ECO 365
ENV 399
ENV 490
Environmental and River Politics
River Politics Field Seminar
Politics and Public Policy
Environmental Politics (CGE)
The City and Metro Urban Planning
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and
Landscape)
Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
U.S. Urban Environmental History
Environmental Economics and Sustainable
Development
Internship
Environmental Studies Independent Project
(Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105
CHM 106
or CHM 115
CHM 116
Principles of Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II (depends on MPG
score)
HECUA Track Requirements (14 course credits):
ENV 100
SWK 210
ENL 270
Environmental Connections
Environmental Justice and Social Change
Rites of Thematic Passage (Literature and
Landscape)
Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
or REL 313/
WST 313
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 (HECUA Environmental
Sustainability Semester, four course credits:
Adaptive Ecosystem Management; Social
Dimensions of Environmental Change,
Field/Research Methods and Investigation,
Internship and Integration Seminar)
SBS 499
Environmental Studies Independent Project
(Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151
BIO 152
BIO 481
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105
CHM 106
or CHM 115
CHM 116
Principles of Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II (depends on MPG
score)
Environmental Studies
Minor
(Seven courses)
ENV 100
CHM 105
or CHM 115
BIO 151
BIO 152
SWK 210
HIS 316
or ENL 270
or REL 313/
WST 313
POL 241
or INS 342
or POL 325
or POL 341/
WST 341
or ECO 365
Environmental Connections
Principles of Chemistry I
General Chemistry I
Introductory Biology
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Environmental Justice and Social Change
U.S. Urban Environmental History
Rites of Thematic Passage
Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
and examine vocational issues through the study
of an environmental problem. Vocational questions will also be formally explored. (Prereq.:
ENV 100, BIO 152, CHM 106 or 116, SWK 210,
HIS 316, and ENV 399)
Environmental and River Politics
River Politics Field Seminar
Politics and Public Policy
Environmental Politics (CGE)
Environmental Economics and Sustainable
Development
or SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Environmental Studies Courses
ENV 100 Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current
environmental issues. The course depends on
ecological visions of the world and examines the
connections we share as people living simultaneously in human community and in physical
environments. In examining these connections,
we depend on the insights offered by political
science, biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry, and history as well as experiential education and service-learning. The
issues examined in this class—neither remote
nor abstract—exist in our everyday lives, and a
central feature of the course is the application of
knowledge gained in the class to a campus project. (Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF, fall)
ENV 490
Environmental Studies Independent Project
An independently-designed project (approved
by the program director and a committee of
three environmental studies faculty representing
at least two academic divisions) that displays a
student’s ability to synthesize interdisciplinary
approaches, demonstrate higher-level learning,
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Film, Finance, Foreign Languages, French, German
Film
See listing under Communication Studies.
Finance
See listing under Business Administration.
Foreign Languages
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
French
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
German
See listing under Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies.
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Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Health, Physical Education,
and Exercise Science—
HPE
All students at Augsburg College will interact at some point
during their college experience with the Department of
Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science. The philosophy of the department is to provide quality experiences,
preparation for the professions, and an education that leads
to lifelong participation in physical activity. Both recreational
participants as well as athletes will find ample opportunity
for developmental activities.
The physical education program prepares students for
careers in physical education endeavors in the schools and in
allied professions. It also provides general education in physical activity for all Augsburg students.
The health education program prepares students for
careers in school health education and wellness. This program offers a comprehensive view that examines prevention
and promotion needs for individuals, schools, and the community.
The health fitness program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge needed to become a health
fitness or community health professional. Interested students
will also be prepared to move on to graduate or professional
school in any of the allied health fitness professions.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a
minimum grade of 2.0 in all required courses with an HPE
prefix.
Health and Physical Education Faculty
HPE 410
HPE 450
BIO 103
PSY 250
or PSY 252
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104, 110, 114, 115, 316, 320, 390, 450, BIO 103. (There
is no teaching minor in Minnesota public schools.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing
requirements for teachers that may be subject to change
after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility
of the student to consult with the Augsburg Department of
Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students
seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a
faculty adviser concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
Physical Education
Physical Education Major
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), Jennifer Britz, Chris Brown,
Anthony Clapp, Carol Enke, Marilyn Florian, Aaron Griess,
Melissa Lee, Mike Navarre, Missy Strauch
HPE 104
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 205
Degree and Major Requirements
HPE 220
HPE 254
Health Education
Health Education Major
HPE 104
HPE 110
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 215
HPE 316
HPE 320
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 390
Components of Fitness Training
Personal and Community Health
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Health and Exercise Psychology
Human Sexuality
School Health Curriculum
Measurement in Health, Physical Education,
and Fitness
Assessment in Health and Physical
Education
Instructional Methods and Materials in
Health Education
Administration and Supervision of the
School Health Program
Current Health Issues
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Child Development
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
HPE 275
HPE 324
HPE 334
HPE 335
HPE 340
HPE 350
HPE 351
HPE 357
HPE 358
HPE 473
BIO 103
Components of Fitness Training
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Introduction to Health, Physical Education,
and Health Fitness
Motor Learning
Introduction to Developmental and Adapted
Physical Education
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
K-6 PE Games and Activities
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Outdoor Education
Organization and Administration of
Physical Education Programs
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health, Physical Education,
and Fitness
Assessment in Health and Physical
Education
Physical Education Curriculum
Human Anatomy and Physiology
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Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S),
and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPE 104, 115, 205, 324, 334, 351. (There is no teaching
minor in Minnesota public schools)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching
certification. The following courses are recommended for
those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
HPE 114
Safety Education
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280
Coaching Theory
The MSHSL requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete a coaching effectiveness program
offered through the MSHSL.
HPE 490
Health Fitness Seminar and Keystone
HPE 450
Current Health Issues
HPE 497 or 499 Internship in Health Fitness
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
or HPE 330 Community Health Methods
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health and Physical Education
HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness
This course is required of all Augsburg students
outside the HPE major. It seeks to improve
the student’s knowledge and understanding of
the components of physical fitness and how
they contribute to personal lifelong health and
well being. This course is designed to not only
provide knowledge but the skills an individual
can use to assess, monitor, and discipline him/
herself to maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness. (Fall, spring)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing
requirements for teachers that may be subject to change
after the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility
of the student to consult with the Augsburg Department of
Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students
seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a
faculty advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
Exercise Science
Exercise Science Major
HPE 104
HPE 110
HPE 114
HPE 115
HPE 205
HPE 215
HPE 275
HPE 300
HPE 305
HPE 350
HPE 351
HPE 357
HPE 430
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Personal and Community Health
Health and Safety Education
Chemical Dependency Education
Introduction to Health, Physical Education
and Fitness
Health and Exercise Psychology
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Nutrition (HLTH 345 Nutrition at Univ. of
St. Thomas)
Stress Management
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health, Physical Education,
and Fitness
Epidemiology (HLTH 400 Epidemiology at
Univ. of St. Thomas)
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HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Activity
(.0 course)
(.0 course)
Lifetime activity courses are designed to improve
proficiency in a selected physical activity.
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic skills, strategy, and rules of the
activity. (Fall, spring)
HPE 104
Components of Fitness Training
This course implements a performance-based
approach designed to enable the student to
become well educated in strength and cardiovascular training. The proficiencies will address
the specifics of knowledge and performance
in fitness training. This course will implement
optimal research based theories for improving
aerobic and muscular strength for the purpose of
designing an individualized strength and aerobic
conditioning program. (Fall and Spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Concepts and practices of health and healthful
living applied to the individual and the community. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Fall)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
Principles and practices of safety education in
school and community life. National Safety
Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall,
Spring)
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what
can be done for the abuser. Includes information about school health education and services.
(Fall, spring)
HPE 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and
Health Fitness (.5 course)
An introduction to the professional field of
health, physical education, and fitness. Includes
history, current trends and professional opportunities related to health, human performance,
and wellness. Students also will examine the
components of a healthy lifestyle found on the
wellness continuum. (Spring)
HPE 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
This is a course in exercise testing and prescription relative to the cardiopulmonary system.
The course is designed to provide the student
with an understanding of the physiological
and pathophysiological responses of the body
to clinical exercise testing and to develop a
basis for the exercise prescription in health and
disease. The content of this course is focused
toward the knowledge and skills required for
taking the ACSM Health Fitness Instructor
(HFI) certification exam. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPE
357. Fall)
(.5 course)
HPE 215
Health and Exercise Psychology
Study of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions on
exercise and health. Specific physiological and
psychological benefits associated with exercise
are addressed along with health promotion,
intervention, and adherence. Examples of topics covered include: anxiety, depression, stress,
ADHD, perceived exertion, and self-efficacy.
(Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning
The study of the processes associated with
developing motor skills and performance, and
how this relates to motor development. (Spring)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality (Prereq.:
HPE 110. Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
Techniques for developing a course of study in
school health based upon growth and development for grades K-12. Examination of National
Standards and pedagogy for health education,
curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.:
HPE 110. Fall even years)
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical
Education (.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted
physical education from early childhood
through grade 12. The role of school based
health and physical education programs for students with disabilities will be addressed. (Fall)
(.5 course)
HPE 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
This course integrates theory and practice in
teaching age and skill appropriate activities to
elementary students. Fieldwork experience is a
requirement in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 104
and 205. Spring)
(.5 course)
HPE 254
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
HPE 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Theory and practice in skills, teaching and officiating selected games and activities. Fieldwork
experience is a requirement in this course.
(Prereq.: HPE 104 and 205. Fall)
(.5 course)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
A course designed to provide knowledge and
develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational
activities and to study the natural environment
in which these activities occur. The course
will include a three-day camping/hiking trip.
Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this
course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 114, HPE 205.
fall, even years; spring, even years)
(.5 course)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating
common athletic injuries. Practical experience
in taping and training room procedures. A lab
accompanies this course. (Prereq.: HPE 114.
Spring)
HPE 340
HPE 280
Coaching Theory (.5 course)
Organization and Administration of Physical
Education Programs (.5 course)
Theory, philosophy, organization, and supervision of coaching. Includes psychology of sport
and how psychological factors affect participation in sport.
A survey of management, leadership, and decision making for physical education and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 205 and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall)
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HPE 350
Kinesiology
A study of the mechanics of movement with an
emphasis on the use of the muscular system. An
analytic approach to the study of movement and
how it relates within the physical education and
health fitness fields. A lab accompanies this course.
(Prereq.: BIO 103. Co-req.: HPE 357. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise on the systems of
the body and physiological principles applied
to exercise programs and motor training. A lab
accompanies this course. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111, BIO 103. Spring)
HPE 357
Measurement of Health, Physical Education, and
Health Fitness (.5 course)
Concepts of statistics and the use of statistical procedures in health, fitness, and physical
education programs. Topics include descriptive
statistics, probability, estimation, ANOVA, correlation, and linear regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3,
HPE 104, and either HPE 110 or HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 358
Assessment of Health and Physical Education
(.5 course)
Standards, assessment, and evaluation of tests
in health and physical education. (Prereq.: HPE
104, 357 and either HPE 110 or HPE 205. Fall)
school health programs and resources. (Prereq.:
HPE 110. Fall, even years)
HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses critical thinking skills to examine current health issues in text and media from
a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110 and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall, odd years)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study
in physical education based upon growth and
development for grades K-12. Examination of
National Standards and pedagogy for physical education, curriculum, and assessment
included. (Prereq.: HPE 205. Fall)
HPE 490
Health Fitness Seminar and Keystone
This course will provide the student with the
pinnacle component of the Health Fitness
degree plan. The keystone will provide an
understanding of human responses to exercise
and its relevance to a diverse and challenging world, as well as help develop a basis for
research as this relates to the major. The student
will choose a research topic in the field of kinesiology or exercise physiology, design a research
study, recruit subjects, conduct testing, evaluate
data, and present their research to the Health
and Physical Education Department at the end
of the semester. The student will also choose
from a number of options to advance their
career and improve their marketability in the
field. (Prereq.: HPE 350 and HPE 351)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching
physical education in grades K-6. An in-depth
view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementary-aged children. Fieldwork
experience is a requirement in this course.
(Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 324. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
HPE 199
Internship
Procedures, materials, and issues involved in
teaching physical education in secondary schools.
Fieldwork experience is a requirement in this
course. (Prereq.: HPE 104, HPE 334. Spring)
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off campus, credit options)
on page 64.
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health
Education
HPE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
Principles and methods of instruction applied
to health education grades K-12. Emphasis on
teaching/learning strategies and student assessment. Evaluation and development of materials
included. Fieldwork experience is a requirement
in this course. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Spring)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health
Program (.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school
health services relationship to community and
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HPE 397/399 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off campus, credit options)
on page 64.
HPE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. Open only to junior
or senior majors.
History
History—HIS
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
History is to society what memory is to an individual; it
brings to a civilization an understanding of its identity. The
distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed it this way:
“No community can survive and no institution can function
without constant reference to past experience. We are ruled
by precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that
we are ruled by the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that makes scattered individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in society. The construction
of an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well
as anticipating the future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their society. The study
of history, which has long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary education, graduate
study in many fields, and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing of information.
Minor
History Faculty
Prerequisites
Phillip C. Adamo (Chair), Jacqueline deVries, Bill Green,
Don Gustafson, Michael Lansing
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200level) is normally required before enrolling in an upper division
course (300- and 400-level). See instructor for permission.
Degree and Major Requirements
Transfer Students
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and 480). At least four of
these courses must be upper division. A major must have at
least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of
the four areas: ancient and medieval, modern Europe, United
States, and non-Western.
Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00 overall; except in special
instances, application before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college
level (or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to one
course credit) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Medieval Studies
The History Department also hosts the major in medieval
studies. For more information, please refer to “Medieval
Studies” in this catalog.
Other Requirements
First-year students should enroll in one or more of the
100-level courses. 200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students. Upper division
courses are numbered 300 and above.
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at
least three of their courses at Augsburg including HIS 280
and 480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at
Augsburg.
History Courses
Graduation Skills
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing
the major. Speaking and Writing skills are also developed
throughout the major, but are given special emphasis in the
following courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may
be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146,
MAT 163, or PHI 230.
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the
Near East, the classical world of Greece and
Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the
13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and
values from the waning of the Middle Ages
through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
Teaching Licensure
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of Napoleon to the present.
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural
and political power in Asia and Africa of the last
200 years.
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HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the relations between Native,
European, and African peoples from first contacts to the War of 1812, drawing on social,
cultural, and environmental history as well
as political and economic history. The course
will move topically as well as chronologically
through the colonial and early national period.
Themes include the legacies of massive ecological and demographic change, the colonial
competition for North America, Indian-white
conflict and collusion, enslavement of African
peoples, the creation of the United States, and
internal as well as foreign conflicts in that
nation’s early years. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 121
19th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 18151900, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic
history. The course will move topically as well
as chronologically through the years in which
the United States came to prominence despite
internal dissent and violence. Themes include
the emergence of a national identity, political
system, and economy, slavery, expansion, and
empire-building, regional differences, the Civil
War and its aftermath, and industrialization.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1900
to the present, drawing on social, cultural,
and environmental history as well as political
and economic history. The course will move
topically as well as chronologically through
the modern era. Themes include industrialization and urbanization, the significance of
gender, race, and ethnicity in American culture,
the growth of a strong federal government,
the emergence of the United States as a world
power, the creation of a consumer society, the
rise of identity politics, and the passing of
American hegemony. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
HIS 150/350 Latin American History
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This course examines the histories of Mexico,
Central America, and the Caribbean from the
1790s to the 1990s. Centering our analysis in
the Latin American experience, we will examine
cultural trends, social interactions, and economic development as well as the relations that
each of these regions shared with the United
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dence movements, neocolonialism, dependency
and underdevelopment, ecological transformations, the Latino/a diaspora, and the struggles of
indigenous communities. (Prereq.: Consent of
instructor required for HIS 350)
HIS/WST
155/355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
Center for Global Education course. See
International Studies, Sustainable, Development
and Social Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua)
HIS 162/462 20th-Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and independence in the area now politically known as
India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Upper division
students will have additional assignments and
different exams from lower division. (Prereq.:
Consent of instructor required for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not
regularly offered in lower division classes. The
specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serves as a
case study for the themes of frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change;
transportation, immigration, and ethnicity; and
urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political, and economic history of Minnesota, from
the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota),
through the period of British and French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America
from the pre-Columbian period through
European exploration and settlement to the
present, emphasizing American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and
inter-governmental relations.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not
regularly examined in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African
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American civil rights focusing on legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race
and class, emphasizing emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis
on the contributions of W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus
Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston,
Thurgood Marshall, and Martin Luther King Jr.
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
A chronological exploration of the interactions between Americans and the nonhuman
world, with particular attention to urban and
suburban areas. Topics include the commodification of nature, the death of the organic city,
political movements organized around nature,
ways of knowing nature, environmental justice,
and relationships between culture and nature.
Additionally, students will use both primary
sources and fieldwork to explore the specific
environmental history of a Minneapolis neighborhood.
HIS 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture, landscape
architecture, and urban design. Class sessions
consist almost exclusively of extensive walking
tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for HIS 249;
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, and an ART, HIS,
or urban studies course for HIS 349)
HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and
minors to the historian’s craft. Students will
examine the development of the discipline of
history, the methods of analysis used by professional historians today, and the varieties of
applications for history in professional careers
and public life. Students will also gain and
sharpen the research and writing skills critical
to their success in upper-level history courses.
Guest speakers and off-campus site visits will
enhance course content. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women’s changing political, economic,
social, and sexual status since the 19th century,
with attention given to social, racial, ethnic, and
sexual differences among women.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since
the Opium War of 1839; the erosion of China’s
isolation and collapse of the imperial system;
and the Nationalist and Communist revolutions
of the 20th century.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the
U.S.
Center for Global Education course. See
International Studies section, Nation Building,
Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind
(Namibia)
HIS 331
Topics in United States History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in United
States history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be
offered will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of United States Foreign Relations
A survey of United States foreign relations from
the American Revolution through the Cold War,
emphasizing changing definitions of war and
peace, tensions between internationalism and
isolationism, and the emergence of the United
States as an economic and military power.
HIS 300
Public History
HIS 335
American Urban History
Public history is the practice of historical methods with a non-academic audience in mind.
This survey explores the components of public
history, many of its venues, and pressing issues
in the field through examination of a range of
topics (including, but not limited to): local history, historical memory, archives, exhibits, oral
histories, documentaries, publishing, museums,
historic sites, and historic preservation.
A study of urban development from colonial and
frontier beginnings through the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban growth and planning, politics and
reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
Exploration of selected topics in women’s history not regularly examined in other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will
be announced prior to registration.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker,
primarily in the late 19th and 20th centuries,
emphasizing the nature of work, working class
life and community, evaluation of organized
labor, and the relationship of workers and union
to the state.
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American Legal History
HIS 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An examination of the social, economic, and
intellectual factors in American history that,
combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to the emergence of our modern legal system. (Prereq.: Pass CT assessment
or GST 100)
A version of HIS 350 taught on-site in
Mexico through Augsburg’s Center for Global
Education. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
HIS 343
The North American West
This course reckons with the contest of colonial powers in North America, the American
conquest of the region, the role of the federal
government in shaping the West, the rise of the
most urban part of the United States, and the
important role that the West plays in modern
American culture. Themes include the persistence of Native peoples, ethnicity, race, and
gender in Western daily and political life, the
creation of an international borderlands, and the
ecological transformation of Western landscapes.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous peoples, the
impact of South African occupation, the war for
independence, and the roots of apartheid and
its institutionalization. (International Studies—
Namibia)
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet
Union, beginning with a brief examination of
Russian history before turning to the Russian
Revolutions of 1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold
War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic,
economic, and cultural history.
HIS 350
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 150.
HIS 360
Ancient Egypt and Classical Greece
This course examines the history of ancient
Egypt and classical Greece from c. 3200 to 323
BC, and uses a variety of written and visual
sources in an attempt to understand these societies. In addition to the “traditional” political
narrative, it also looks at social, economic, and
cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome
This course examines the history of Hellenistic
Greece and Rome from c. 800 BC to 476 AD,
and uses a variety of written and visual sources
in an attempt to understand these societies. In
addition to the “traditional” political narrative,
it also looks at social, economic, and cultural
aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and
the Mediterranean from c. 300 to 1350 AD, and
uses a variety of written and visual sources in
an attempt to understand medieval society. In
addition to the “traditional” political narrative,
it also looks at social, economic, and cultural
aspects of medieval life. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1648
This course examines the history of Europe
from c. 1300 BC to 1648 AD, and uses a variety
of written and visual sources in an attempt to
understand late medieval society. In addition to
the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks
at social, economic, and cultural aspects of life
in this period.
HIS 352
Modern Germany
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
A survey of the social, political, and cultural
development of modern Germany, focusing on
the question of Germany’s sonderweg (special
path) and examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism,
and the Holocaust.
This course examines Western Europe’s crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time when warriors
from the Christian West attempted to “take
back” the Holy Land from its Muslim occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources,
we will examine such issues as pilgrimage, holy
war, and the complex relationships between East
and West, between Muslims and Christians. We
will pay particular attention to the question of
historical representation.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and Ireland
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will include literature,
film, music, and artwork) to explore a period
of dramatic change in British politics, society,
culture, and international status.
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HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the Great to
Martin Luther (c. 300 to c. 1517 AD). It uses
History
a variety of written and visual sources in an
attempt to understand the medieval church and
its influence, not only in religious matters, but
also in the social and political spheres. Crosslisted with REL 378.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world
history that are not included in regular course
offerings. The specific topics to be offered will
be announced prior to registration.
HIS 462
20th-Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe’s discovery of the rest of the world,
cultural interaction and conflict, the building of
European empires in Asia and the Americas, and
the breakdown of these imperial systems at the
end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students who
have nearly finished their coursework. Selected
topics will be announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required.
This course fulfills the keystone requirement.
(Prereq.: HIS 280 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111. Generally offered fall and spring terms.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
HIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
HIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65. A maximum of one
course in directed study may be applied to the
major.
HIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
HIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 64. A maximum of one
course in independent study may be applied to
the major. (Prereq.: 3.50 GPA in history)
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Honors Program—HON
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their best.
We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students
committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the
resources and freedom to build their own ideal higher
education. Students have the opportunity to create their
own courses, edit and write for the Augsburg Honors Review
of Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural
debate league, belong to an Honors House, and learn through
small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the
world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for
Honors students and includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great books on trial,
or attending music, theatre, and art perfomances. Honors
courses bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching
their specialties.
For information, contact Robert C. Groven, Honors
Program Director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who finish the Honors Program requirements satisfy
all general education requirements, except those for physical
education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special transcript notation,
special graduation recognition, résumé-building positions,
and special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic
Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are
eligible to enter the Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways.
Most students who are admitted have a composite ACT score
of 27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of 1250 or higher),
and a high school G.P.A. of 3.50 or higher. However, students
without these numeric requirements may be eligible if they
have exceptional records of extracurricular activity or other
exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to
apply. To apply, students should fill out the online application
at www.augsburg/honors.edu.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the College’s highest academic scholarships:
the President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s,
and Harwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International
Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and Postsecondary
Option courses may satisfy Honors Program requirements,
and/or be granted college credit. Contact Academic Advising
or the Honors program director for further information.
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Students may enter the Honors Program at three points:
first semester of first year, second semester of first year, or
first semester of sophomore year. Students who enter during
the second semester of the first year must fulfill all remaining
Honors requirements, may substitute REL 100 for HON 100,
and may be excused from taking HON 120. Students who
enter the first semester of the sophomore year must fulfill
remaining Honors requirements, and may substitute REL 100
for HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors humanities
liberal arts foundation courses for HON 130, may substitute
ENL 111 for HON 111, and may be excused from taking
HON 120.
Scholars Program for Advanced Transfer Students
Students with more than 16 credits in transfer work may
enter the Scholars Program but may not enter the Honors
Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in
Honors courses, join an Honors House, and participate in
all Honors Program activities. In order to graduate with the
Scholars Program transcript designation, students must join
an Honors House and participate in required meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50 or higher, and take HON 340,
HON 490, and two other full-credit Honors courses.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses: All Honors students must belong to an
Honors House for the purpose of receiving academic advising
and program information. All Honors students are required
to attend mandatory meetings of the Honors Program or
of their Houses. These meetings are necessary for advising,
information, and governance. When students enter the Honors
Program they choose to join one of the four Honors Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship,
research, fellowship, major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett
House also organizes events related to scholarship such as
College scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations,
job placement, and fundraising opportunities for all Honors
students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and
fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social
activities, admission and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin
House also organizes events for recruiting and socializing,
such as banquets, parties, and high school recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning,
social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also
organizes related events, such as honors service days and
Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review: Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate scholarship.
The Review accepts submissions from students at Augsburg
and other colleges and universities around the nation.
Honors Program
Honors Disputation League: Students organize, coach, research,
write, and rehearse as teams which then compete in intramural debate tournaments held four times each year.
• HON 220: Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning
skill requirements)
Student Leadership Opportunities: Students elected to leadership
Second Year: Spring
within their Honors House may serve as House Presidents
or serve in other program leadership positions. The House
Presidents sit on the Honors Student Presidents Council and
make critical decisions about program courses and resources.
• HON 240: Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies
natural sciences and mathematics lab LAF)
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or
through student-created learning experiences. These student
created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular
requirements, or may simply enrich a student’s education.
Such student-created experiences may count toward requirements in majors and satisfy Honors requirements, or simply
be an elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost
any form. Some possible forms include:
• Student-created courses (created in collaboration with
faculty)
• Full course (10-20 students)
• Reading Groups (2-9 students)
• Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
• Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty or
staff person. The interested student should speak with either
an Honors Council Member or the Honors Program Director.
Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors
student-created learning experience form. Finally, the
proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors
Program Director who will carry the proposal to the Honors
Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken in the order listed
below, but can be taken out of order if schedule conflicts
require it.
First Year: Fall
• First-year students select Honors House membership.
• First-year students not permitted to join Augsburg Honors
Review or Honors Disputation League.
• HON 100 Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
• HON 120 Scholar Citizen (includes theatre lab, satisfies
speech skill and critical thinking skill requirements)
First Year: Spring
• HON 130 Liberating Letters (humanities LAF and speaking skill)
• HON 111 Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (satisfies
effective writing requirement)
Second Year: Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review
or HON 460 Honors Disputation League
Third Year: Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450 Augsburg Honors
Review and HON 460 Honors Disputation League
• HON 250: Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral
sciences LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (taught by the President or
Dean of the College. P/N, zero credit)
Third Year: Spring
• HON 230: Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (continues from Fall semester, P/N, zero credit)
Fourth Year: Fall
• Students may join HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review and
HON 460: Honors Disputation League in their fourth year
• HON 200: Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning
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• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered Fall and
Spring)
Fourth Year: Spring
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar (offered Fall and Spring)
Research Requirement: At some point before graduating,
students must satisfy the Honors Research Requirement as
detailed in the Research Requirement document available in
the Honors Suite or online. In addition, students must register for at least two semesters of the following to document
the research experience on their transcript:
• HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review
• HON 470 Student/Faculty Research Collaboration
Summary Notes:
• The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general
education requirements except foreign language and
physical education.
• Students past first year may take courses out of the recommended sequence without prior permission.
• Residency: All Honors students must complete seven fullcredit courses in the Augsburg Honors Program to meet
the Honors residency requirement for graduation.
Honors Courses
HON 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
Honors section of REL 100. Some students (e.g.
some science majors) may need to defer the
course and take HON 100 in another term.
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HON 120
The Scholar Citizen
HON 250
The Social Scientist
An introduction to the Honors Program. Course
content focuses on great primary texts focusing
on the connections between learning and citizenship, or the public uses of knowledge (e.g.
Plato’s cave). (Includes theatre lab)
Problem-based/question-based course in social
sciences involving at least two social science
disciplines and several faculty. (satisfies social
and behavioral sciences LAF)
HON 130
The Liberating Letters: The Trial of Letters
Interdisciplinary humanities survey course that
explores the Western tradition of letters through
significant texts and modern context. Students
stage courtroom trials where great authors, characters or ideas are challenged and tested. Based
on the medieval liberal arts trivium of grammar,
rhetoric, and logic. This course is linked with
HON 111 and both courses share texts, assignments, and some class sessions. Students are
strongly encouraged to register for both courses
in the same term. (satisfies humanities LAF and
speaking skill requirements)
HON 340
Junior Colloquium: The Scholar as Leader
Taught by the Dean and/or President of the
College, this seminar explores themes of leadership and service in the public context. (P/N; 0.0
credit)
HON 380
Student-Created Learning Experience (SCLE)
HON 111
Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
Linked with HON 130, this effective writing
course employs a rhetoric-based and argumentfocused approach to college level writing.
Students are strongly encourged to register
for HON 130 and this course during the same
semester. (Satisfies introduction effective writing
requirement).
Following the guidelines set forth above, SCLEs
may take many forms as determined by the
student and faculty creating the learning experience (may be 0.0, .5 or 1.0 credit, and may use
traditional or P/N grading options).
HON 450
Augsburg Honors Review: Research Thesis
Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above,
students register for this course to gain course
credit for serving on the Augsburg Honors Review.
(0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Honors version of REL 200–see REL 200 for
content and requirements.
HON 220
The Scholar Scientist
Inspired by the medieval quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, music), this course
addresses systems of quantitative thought,
including logic, computing, formal systems.
(Satisfies graduation QR requirement)
HON 230
Arts and the City
Interdisciplinary fine arts course where students
attend museums, galleries, concerts, plays, and
other significant arts events while researching
and writing critical and historical critiques of
central theories and approaches to the fine arts.
(Satisfies fine arts LAF)
HON 240
Science, Technology, and Citizenship
Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary lab science
course. Physics, biology, and chemistry are used
to critically examine a key national or global
issue. (Satisfies lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF)
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Travel Seminar
Honor students are encouraged to study abroad
at some point during their four-year degree.
This may include a Center for Global Education
10-day seminar, international travel seminar, or
domestic immersion trip.
HON 460
Honors Disputation: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above,
students register for this course to gain course
credit for serving in the Disputation League. (0.0
credit, P/N only)
HON 470
Student/Faculty Collaboration: Research Thesis
Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above,
students register for this course to gain course
credit for a student/faculty research collaboration. (0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 490
Honors Senior Seminar
This course integrates and synthesizes themes
from all four years of the Honors Program. It
also expands upon the themes of HON 120 by
studying primary texts related to philosophy,
rhetoric, vocation, and meaning.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies—
INS
Interdisciplinary studies programs draw upon and combine
coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide
both broad perspective and in-depth focus on an area of
study. Through interdisciplinary programs and courses, students can gain greater insight and understanding of cultures
and perspectives different from their own. Augsburg offers a
number of majors that are interdisciplinary in nature. They
include:
American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions and requirements are listed
alphabetically within the Departments and Programs section
of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary course offerings are
listed under International Studies.
Leadership Studies Minor
Coordinator: Norma Noonan
The world of the 21st century demands complex skills.
It is not enough to have an area of expertise or be a good
manager. One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg curriculum offers a minor in leadership studies, drawing on a
wide variety of courses across disciplinary lines. A minor in
leadership studies can enhance your major in a wide variety
of disciplines including business, sociology, political science,
communication, computer science, economics, and psychology.
Required courses: (4)
BUS 242
SOC 349
COM 345
POL 421
Principles of Management
Organizational Theory (prereq. SOC 121 or
permission of instructor)
Organizational Communication
Topics: This topic only) Becoming a Leader
(prereq. one POL course or permission of
instructor) This course is the only integrative course in the minor.
Required electives: (2)
Select two courses from the following list. (No more than one
per department.)
BUS 340
Human Resource Management (prereq. BUS
200 or 242)
BUS 440
Strategic Management (prereq. BUS 242 or
200)
HIS 122
20th-Century United States (prereq. Pass
CT assessment or GST 100)
INS 325
Building Working Relationships (WEC/
Day)
Industrial Organizational Psychology (prereq. PSY 105)
Business and Professional Speaking
Small Group Communication
The Self and the Organization (WEC)
PSY 373
COM 321
COM 355
COM 410
Middle East Studies Minor
The Middle East studies minor offers students the opportunity to learn about the religions, economic situation, historical and political developments, literature, philosophy, and
culture of Middle Eastern people and countries.
Requirements
Six courses, including language and area studies courses
(consult the program director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
1. Language courses: one year (two courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or another Middle Eastern language (or
equivalent competency)
2. Required foundational course: POL 358 (Hamline)
Politics and Society of the Middle East.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the
humanities and social sciences, with at least one course to be
selected in each area.
Students are encouraged to continue more advanced language study through the ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of study abroad or an
internship in the Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
See International Relations, page 153.
Interdisciplinary Courses
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations
of Islam, its basic concepts and tenets, Islamic
law (Shari’ah), Islamic economic and policial
systems, and Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to
the African American experience, focusing on
historical, sociological, economic, legal, and
psychological aspects of that experience.
INS 298
Meaningful Work: Linking Education, Vocation &
Career Exploration
This course will introduce students to the nature
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of work and its role and value to the individual
and to society and provide the strategies and
skills necessary for a lifetime of career-related
decision making, meaningful work and active
citizenship. The course is geared to both students who are undecided and students who are
seeking an in-depth look at a chosen personal
life and career path.
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River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience,
students will travel by boat down the Mississippi
River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to the river. Students will engage in
service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators, activists, and
government employees. (Prereq.: POL 241 or
equivalent and passing a water safety test)
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International Relations
International relations is an interdisciplinary major which
provides students with the basis for informed global citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign
service, nonprofit, or international business. The student may
focus on a discipline or geographic area of the world. The
program consists of a core of seven courses and six electives
chosen from a wide list of courses offered at Augsburg and
other colleges. Students are encouraged to consider foreign
study opportunities throughout the year. Competency in one
language is required, and some students study two languages.
All majors complete a significant senior research project and
thesis on a topic of their own choosing.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad
exposure to international studies with considerable freedom
to choose options for specialization. Students in the recent
past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle
East, Western Europe, Russia and East Central Europe, the
Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
Recent students have had double majors in history, political science, international business, or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible
with the international relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
Required core courses:
ECO 112
or ECO 113
HIS 103
or HIS 104
POL 158
or POL 160
POL 490
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
The Modern World
The Modern Non-Western World
Political Patterns and Processes
World Politics
Seminar in International Relations
One of the following:
INS 225
POL 241
SOC 121
SWK 230
Introduction to Islam
Environmental and River Politics
Introduction to Human Society
Global Peace and Social Development
Two of the following:
HIS 332
POL 368
POL 459
POL 461
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
Model United Nations
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of college work in a modern language.
Required electives
Five of the following (not more than three from any one
discipline may be counted toward the major):
BUS 362, 465
ECO 360, 365, 370
ENV 310
FIN 460
HIS 323, 346, 352, 354, 440, 474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350, 351, 359, 459, 483
REL 356
COM 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331, SPA 332, NAS 330
(See Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies)
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at
other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or
higher of college work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts
toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies
cannot be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students
should confer with the program director about regional and
disciplinary concentrations possible within the major; for
example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the
major disciplines in the program.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met
by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking
(S) is met by completing:
S: one of the following IR electives: ECO 365, HIS 350,
or PHI 355
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
may be met by completing the IR elective POL 483.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
International Relations Major with International
Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international relations major, three
of the following courses:
BUS 362
BUS 465
FIN 460
MKT 466
International Business
International Management
International Finance
International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360
ECO 365
ECO 370
International Economics
Environmental Economics and Sustainable
Development
International Economic Development
One elective from the list of international relations major
electives, excluding other business, economics, and marketing courses.
Note: Several of the business courses have prerequisites.
Please consult the catalog and your academic adviser before
registering for one of the advanced courses.
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Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major, the student must complete an honors thesis no later than March 1 of the senior
year and must defend the thesis before a faculty committee.
Students should declare their intention to complete an honors major by the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and POL 158 or 160. One
course from HIS 332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modern
language. Three courses from the list of required electives for
the major. Not more than two courses from any department
can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The peace and global studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and intercultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of
the campus resources of the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted
each year by Augsburg College) and the Center for Global
Education. The minor is structured as a learning community
that involves students, faculty, staff, and community members; it focuses on experiential learning that emphasizes the
interconnections between peace, justice, and environmental
sustainability. Students will draw on study abroad in taking
local actions to address global issues.
The minor consists of two required courses (POL 160
and SWK 230), two upper division electives (chosen from
ECO 365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, INS/WST 311, POL/
WST 341, REL 313, POL/WST 359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS
346, POL 353, ECO 495, SOC 240, ENL 365, and other
topics or study abroad courses, with approval of program
director), a senior keystone seminar, a study abroad requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See
International Relations program director for full program
description.
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International Studies
International study at Augsburg aims to provide students the
skills needed to be successful in today’s highly interconnected
world. The College’s strong commitment to a global perspective and its mission to “... nurture future leaders in service to
the world,” provide the foundation to include international
study in every student’s degree program.
In addition to the following courses, students have more
than 200 programs in nearly 90 countries from which to
choose the best opportunity for their discipline and personal needs. Contact Augsburg Abroad for advising on study
abroad programs, finances, and academics. Augsburg Abroad
is the front door for students and faculty interested in study
abroad. More information about study abroad is located in
the Augsburg Abroad section of this catalog.
Center for Global Education Courses
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica (Mexico)—Fall
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel
designed to introduce students to the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and empowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key
social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico and
El Salvador, explore the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender, and learn first-hand from both women and men who
are involved in struggles for sustainable development and
social change. The program includes a two-week educational
seminar in El Salvador, as well as rural travel within Mexico
and 4-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in guest
houses while traveling, in Augsburg approximately six weeks,
and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks.
All students will be expected to take POL/WST 359 as a
core seminar. Other course offerings include REL/WST 366,
REL 200, an internship, independent study, and the choice
of 1-2 Spanish courses from 17 different options (including
ART/SPA 231 that meets the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime
Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its
equivalent.
and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding
students review all of the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by placement
test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211
and 211 for 212.)
SPA 231/
ART 231
SPA 295
Topics: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in
nursing, pre-med students, and others in healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking
and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
will be on developing specialized vocabulary and
learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health
care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 295 and 495 Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American
This course is for you if you grew up hearing
Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency
and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 295 or 495 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency
and facility thorough oral and written practice in
correct expression. This course is a prerequisite
for all upper division courses except for SPA
316. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.:
SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding
and appreciation of Mexican art from in the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods,
with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students
will participate in numerous excursions to many
museum as well as archaeological and historical
sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive,
individualized instruction, discussions, debates, and
oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico
and Central America and is taught by local instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
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SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
HPE 002
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or equivalent)
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to
help you develop proficiency in diverse forms
of Latin Dance. There is no academic credit
for this course, but it fulfils the physical fitness
graduation requirement. The course meets for a
total of 21 hours over the course of the semester.
There is additional cost of US $50/student to
cover expenses.
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the
voices of contemporary Latin American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one
novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples,
women, and Central American refugees. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of
written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
SPA 495
Contemporary Latin American Women–Texts and
Voices
This course examines the social construction
of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American
women today. Includes analysis of poems,
excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American
women. Aims to help students develop an
appreciation for the complexity of diversity of
Latin American women’s experiences. (Prereq.:
SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 495
Topics in Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced
Spanish language students develop proficiency
in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct
business in Spanish-speaking countries, with an
emphasis on Latin America. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent or instructor’s consent.)
SPA 495
Topics: Contemporary Mexican Literature (SPA 495)
This course examines short stories by the most
important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the
20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits
of Mexican literature as you learn about the
historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent.
Taught in Mexico.)
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POL/WST 359 Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin
America. Particular attention is given to women’s organizing efforts around issues of domestic
and political violence, ecology, human rights,
democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social change.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’
own theological questions and positions and
on recognizing and evaluating religious claims
in the areas of biblical interpretation and the
historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. The
version taught in Mexico will include particular
emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL
100)
REL/WST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of
liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological
concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work
experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores
cultural issues, organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval
from the department chair prior to enrollment.
(Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship
application, and Spanish reference forms)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based
research and participate in an ongoing seminar
which explores fieldwork methods and cultural
and ethical issues. Students seeking Spanish
credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
International Studies
International Business and Global Citizenship
(Mexico)—Fall
This program, designed for international business majors,
will study the important role that Mexico plays in the U.S. in
relation to trade issues, how to conduct business in and with
Mexico, and use it as a lens to learn about international business topics that are relevant in many different countries. The
program includes intensive Spanish language instruction, a
four-week family stay, a week-long seminar on international
business in Mexico City, and short trips to other nearby
regions in order to develop a broader perspective on globalization and international business issues.
All students will take two Spanish language courses
and BUS 495. For their fourth course, they may take Topics
in Business Spanish, REL 200, or complete an internship or
independent study. A Lifetime Activity course (Latin Dance)
is also available for no credit.
SPA 231/
ART 231
SPA 295
Topics: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of nursing
and pre-med students, and others in healthcare
fields who seek to develop strong speaking and
oral comprehension skills. The main focus will
be on developing specialized vocabulary and
learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health
care. (Prerequisite: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 295
and 495
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selections of Latin
American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote culture understanding, students review all the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by placement
test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211
and 211 for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency
and facility through oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except
for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversations in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive,
individualized instruction, discussions, debates,
and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to
stimulate discussion. This course is only offered
in Mexico and Central America and is taught
by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on
placement exam.)
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding
and appreciation of Mexican art from in the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods,
with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students
will participate in numerous excursions to many
museums as well as archaeological and historical
sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing
Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency
and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 295 or 495 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the
voices of contemporary Latin American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays,
novels, and testimonials of indigenous peoples,
women, and Central American refugees. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of
written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311
or the equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111.)
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SPA 495
Contemporary Latin American Women - Texts and
Voices
This course examines the social construction
of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American
women today. Includes analysis of poems,
excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American
women. Aims to help students develop an
appreciation for the complexity of diversity of
Latin American women’s experiences. (Prereq.:
SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 495
Topics in Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced
Spanish language students develop proficiency
in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct
business in Spanish-speaking countries, with an
emphasis on Latin America. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent or instructor’s consent.)
SPA 495
Topics: Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most
important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the
20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits
of Mexican literature as you learn about the
historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
BUS 495
Global Business Issues and Developing Countries:
Mexico and Beyond
This course examines global economic conditions today and explores vital issues, such as
exchange rates, trade balances, international
joint ventures, resources, tariffs, trade barriers,
government regulations shipping options, etc.
Emphasis is on understanding issues from the
perspectives of both developed and developing
countries, using Mexico as a case study. (Prereq.:
ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or
consent of instructor).
HPE 002
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to
help you develop proficiency in diverse forms of
Latin dance. There is no academic credit for this
course, but it fulfills the physical fitness graduation requirement. The course meets for a total of
21 hours over the course of the semester. There
is additional cost of US $50/student to cover
expenses.
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MKT 466 International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to
marketing in an international setting. Emphasis
on adaptation of a marketing mix according
to the international marketing environment.
(Prereq.: MKT 252)
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’
own theological questions and positions and on
recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the
areas of biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of Christianity
and other world religions. The version taught
in Mexico will include particular emphasis on
religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL 100)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399 Internship
The internship seminar is a rigorous academic
course that involves not only approximately 100
hours of work experience and/or participant
observation in a Mexican business, government
agency, school, or other organization, but also
participation in a seminar that explores cultural
issues, organizational analysis, and personal and
professional development through class discussions and written and oral assignments. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval
from department chair to enrollment.
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
Students who are highly independent and selfmotivated may conduct independent, field-based
research during the last third of the semester and
participate in a seminar that explores fieldwork
methods and cultural and ethical issues. This
course option is intended for serious students
who want to begin research related to a senior
thesis or capstone project.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities
(Mexico)—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students
who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish
language classes, an internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the connections between globalization and migration while learning from
diverse communities that are organizing for positive social
change around issues of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class,
gender, sexuality, economics, and the environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies,
political science, and religion. Students spend most of the
semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six
weeks living with Mexican host families.
International Studies
All students will be expected to take HIS/WST 357 as a
core seminar. Other course offerings include POL/WST 341,
REL 200, an internship, independent study, and the choice
of 1-2 Spanish courses from 17 different options (including
ART/SPA 231 which meets the LAF in Fine Arts). A Lifetime
Activity course (Latin Dance) is also available for no credit.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its
equivalent.
and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 295 or 495 level available according to proficiency)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency
and facility thorough oral and written practice in
correct expression. This course is a prerequisite
for all upper division courses except for SPA 316.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive,
individualized instruction, discussions, debates,
and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to
stimulate discussion. This course is only offered
in Mexico and Central America and is taught
by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on
placement exam.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
SPA 231/
ART 231
Through the reading of selected Latin American
and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding,
students review all of the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by placement
test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211
and 211 for 212.)
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding
and appreciation of Mexican art from in the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods,
with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students
will participate in numerous excursions to many
museum as well as archaeological and historical
sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
SPA 295
Topics: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in
nursing, pre-med students, and others in healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking
and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
will be on developing specialized vocabulary and
learning grammar within the context of daily
situations relevant to different aspects of health
care. (Prereq.: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 295
and 495
Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing
Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or equivalent)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the
voices of contemporary Latin American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one
novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples,
women, and Central American refugees. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311
or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of
written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. Taught by
Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
SPA 495/
Contemporary Latin American Women-Texts and
Voices
WST 481
This course examines the social construction
of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American
women today. Includes analysis of poems,
excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American
women. Aims to help students develop an
appreciation for the complexity of diversity of
Latin American women’s experiences. (Prereq.:
SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
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SPA 495
Topics in Business Spanish
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 399 Internship
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced
Spanish language students develop proficiency
in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct
business in Spanish-speaking countries, with an
emphasis on Latin America. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent or instructor’s consent.)
SPA 495
Topics: Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most
important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the
20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits
of Mexican literature as you learn about the
historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
HIS/WST 357 Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
This course traces the historical development of
gender, class-based, and racial/ethnic oppression
in Latin America from the Conquest to the present day, and explores the history of resistance
and social change in Latin America.
HPE 003
Lifetime Activity: Latin Dance
This Lifetime Activity course is designed to
help you develop proficiency in diverse forms of
Latin dance. There is no academic credit for this
course, but it fulfills the physical fitness graduation requirement. The course meets for a total of
21 hours over the course of the semester. There
is additional cost of US $50/student to cover
expenses.
(.0 course)
BUS/HIS/INS/MKT/POL/REL/SPA/WST/YFM 499 Independent Study
160
Explores issues of globalization and social
change in Mexico and analyzes political, social
and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable development from a gender perspective. Particular emphasis will be placed on
environmental issues and the causes of migration/emigration and social unrest in Mexico.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’
own theological questions and positions and
on recognizing and evaluating religious claims
in the areas of biblical interpretation and the
historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. The
version taught in Mexico will include particular
emphasis on religion in Mexico. (Prereq.: REL
100)
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Students conduct independent, field-based
research and participate in an ongoing seminar
which explores fieldwork methods and cultural
and ethical issues. Students seeking Spanish
credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
Social Work in a Latin American Context (Mexico)—
Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in Social Work degree program. Its goal
is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work
professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social
and economic justice.
Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 15. Prerequisites:
approval of the Social Work Department, and one collegelevel Spanish course or the equivalent (students may choose
to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of January
prior to the start of the semester).
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
POL 341/WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles, and the
Environment
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work
experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores
cultural issues, organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval
from the department chair prior to enrollment.
(Prerequisites: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship
application, and Spanish reference forms)
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. Taught by Mexican
instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or
completion of prerequisite for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American
and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding,
students review all of the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by placement
test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211
and 211 for 212.)
SPA 231/
ART 231
Mexican Art
This course aims to develop an understanding
International Studies
and appreciation of Mexican art from in the PreColumbian, colonial, and contemporary periods,
with emphasis on Frida Kahlo and the muralist movement of Diego Rivera, David Alfredo
Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco. Students
will participate in numerous excursions to many
museums as well as archaeological and historical
sites. (Prereq.: SPA 212. Taught in Mexico)
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Topics: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
SPA 411
SPA 295
This course aims satisfy the needs of students in
nursing, pre-med students, and others in healthcare fields who seek to develop strong speaking
and oral comprehension skills. The main focus
will be on developing specialized vocabulary
and learning grammar within the context of
daily situations relevant to different aspects of
health care. (Prerequisite: SPA 112 or instructor’s permission. Taught in Mexico.)
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of
written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. Taught by
Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or
equivalent and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
SPA 495
Contemporary Latin American Women - Texts and
Voices
This course examines the social construction
of gender in Latin American countries and
addresses key issues faced by Latin American
women today. Includes analysis of poems,
excerpts of novels, essays, testimonies, and
interviews by and about Latin American
women. Aims to help students develop an
appreciation for the complexity of diversity of
Latin American women’s experiences. (Prereq.:
SPA 311. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 295 and 495 Topics: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
This course is for you if you grew up hearing
Spanish and can communicate your ideas but
are lacking a basic knowledge of Spanish grammar and thus feel insecure about writing and/or
speaking it. The goal is to help you gain fluency
and confidence in your native language. (No
prerequisites. 295 or 495level available according to proficiency)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and written
practice in correct expression. This course is a
prerequisite for all upper division courses except
for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive,
individualized instruction, discussions, debates,
and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to
stimulate discussion. This course is only offered
in Mexico and Central America and is taught
by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on
placement exam.)
Examines issues of social change through the
voices on contemporary Latin American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one
novel and testimonials of indigenous peoples,
women, and Central American refugees. Taught
by Mexican instructors. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent.)
SPA 495
Topics in Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced
Spanish language students develop proficiency
in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary to successfully conduct
business in Spanish-speaking countries, with an
emphasis on Latin America. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent or instructor’s consent.)
SPA 495
Topics: Contemporary Mexican Literature
This course examines short stories by the most
important contemporary Mexican authors,
focusing particularly on the second half of the
20th and the first few years of the 21st century. You will learn about the distinctive traits
of Mexican literature as you learn about the
historical, cultural, and literary contexts of this
period. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or instructor’s consent. Taught in Mexico.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. Taught
by Mexican instructors.s (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Develops students’ understanding of current
social, economic, political, and cultural realities
in Mexico through an exploration of Mexican
culture and history. Emphasis on intercultural
communication and the role of U.S. foreign policy in Mexico. Aims to frame students’ knowledge of contemporary social welfare and social
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SPA 316. Taught by Guatemalan instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
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the Minnesota and the United States at large.
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Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Develops student understanding and working
knowledge of human behavior in families and
in groups. The Mexican context of family and
group work will be examined and uniquely
Mexican models will be explored and discussed
in relation to current family and group theory.
Groups can be used to accomplish individual,
family, organizational, and/or community goals.
Students will practice skills needed to be an
effective group member and facilitator in class. A
six-week home stay with a Mexican family will
provide an opportunity to learn about Mexican
family structure through personal experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent participants in
efforts to achieve change in social policies and
programs. This course in comparative social
policy uses Mexico and the United States as a
context for studying policy formation, implementation, analysis, and the influence of values
on these processes. Central to this course is a
service-learning component. Those enrolled in
Social Work Field Experience may use the same
field setting for both courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social workers and citizens
in formulating, implementing, and evaluating
policy responsive to social needs are addressed.
United States and Mexican immigration and
migration policies will be used a primary vehicle
for this critical analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience including work
with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social service agency. A total of 120
hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours
to the practicum hours required for the BSW
degree for those students with Spanish-language
oral competency. Involves sharing of experiences
with other students in a small group seminar.
(Prereq.: intermediate Spanish, candidacy status;
concurrent with SWK 316. P/N grading only).
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency
and facility thorough oral and written practice
in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses except for
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SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive,
individualized instruction, discussions, debates,
and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to
stimulate discussion. This course is only offered
in Mexico and Central America and is taught
by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or
equivalent or score at minimum of 311 level on
placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the
voices of contemporary Latin American writers.
Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, novels,
and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women,
and Central American refugees. Taught by
Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311
or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of
written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. Taught by
Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311
or equivalent.)
HIS/WST/ISS 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history with special
emphasis on the role of women in history.
Focuses on the development of gender, classbased, and racial/ethnic oppression and the
history of resistance and social change in Latin
America from the Conquest to the present day.
Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial periods, and concludes with
the post-war period in Central America.
POL 310
Topics in Comparative Politics: Citizen Participation
in Policy Formulation within a Globalized Economy
— A Nicaraguan Case Study
This course exposes students to key debates
shaping the contemporary political economy
of development in Nicaragua and the rest of
Central America. The course aims to help students understand the interplay between global
processes and political and economic factors
that define development policy formulation and
implementation at the national level today.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of
to provide students with the opportunity to gain
hands-on work experience in a development
agency.
liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological
concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
HIS/INS/POL 499 Independent Study
Nation Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the
Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia)—Fall
or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building,
globalization, and decolonizing the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid
South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build
nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and
colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by the
rapid process of globalization in today’s world; the challenges
posed by under and unequal development; and the long-term
project of decolonizing the mind.
INS 312
The Development Process — Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect
critically on issues of development, hunger,
injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the experience of women. The
course examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of
the church in the midst of the political transformations of southern Africa. Students meet
with people representing a variety of religious
perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A
Comparative Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the
semester and examines the legacy of apartheid
in Namibia with particular focus on the social
and political movements that have evolved in
the struggle for independence.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and
the United States: Struggles Against Colonialism,
Apartheid, and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the
development in southern Africa and in the
United States, strategies of resistance, the successes and limitations of political victories over
apartheid and racism, and the lingering economic, social, political, and psychological effects
of racism.
HIS/INS/POL 399 Internship
A limited number of internships will be available
Students may design a proposal to conduct an
independent study of a topic related to their
major or minor.
HECUA Courses
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term: Norway (SUST)—Fall
In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest
nations in the world and increasingly multicultural. Twentyfive percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic
Norwegian. The program investigates dramatic changes
in Northern Europe by analyzing the development of the
Norwegian welfare state through a wide range of topics
such as globalization theories, nation-building and national
identity, governance and political party systems, European
integration, racial thinking, histories of racialization, international aid politics, sexuality, and environmentalism. Students
study Norwegian language or do an independent research
project, and also intern with a leading NGO.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Challenges of Globalization to the Scandinavian
Welfare State
INS 393
Scandinavian Art, Film, and Literature
INS 394
Urbanization and Immigration
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS
372 or 499)
Community Internships in Latin America: Ecuador
(CILA)—Fall and spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers
a semester of study experience with a focus on community
participation and social change. A hands-on internship
designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a home stay
for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and
culture. Models of community participation, organization,
development, and social change are compared and contrasted. Students learn first-hand about the social problems in
Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which communities are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in
Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers
may be written in English or Spanish.
INS 366
Community Participation and Social Change
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Internship
(2 course credits)
INS 499
Independent Study
Democracy and Social Change: Northern Ireland—
Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots
of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and
the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship,
students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The
program is located at the UNESCO Centre at the University
of Ulster in Coleraine.
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
Divided States of Europe: Globalization and Inequalities
in the New Europe—Spring
Ten former communist nation-states have recently joined the
European Union. From three different locations – Norway,
Romania, and Hungary – students examine the complex
dynamics of European integration via issues such as labor
migration, minority politics, right-wing populism, prostitution, and human trafficking. Together, Hungary and Romania
encompass some of Europe’s most pressing social justice
issues and constitute its primary geographic and cultural
bridge between East and West.
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INS 371
Disjuncture and Difference in Europe
INS 376
Challenges and Opportunities of European
Integration
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
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Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
Languages and
Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
at Augsburg College contributes in many ways to realizing
the College’s mission of providing liberal arts education for
service in today’s world. The department is committed to the
view that education should go beyond career preparation
and that familiarity with the language and culture of another
people is an essential step in the development of a truly
global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture
courses leading to majors in French, German, Norwegian,
and Spanish, as well as an interdisciplinary major in CrossCultural studies. Introductory courses in Ojibwe, Farsi,
and American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg, and
courses in Chinese, Japanese, Latin, and Greek are available
to Augsburg students through the College’s affiliation with
ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with
the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation, but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions. Students anticipating careers in international business,
law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health professions,
or the ministry may wish to take a second major or minor
in languages. In addition, a minor in languages is a valuable
research tool for those intending to pursue graduate study in
most academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Faculty
Frankie Shackelford (Chair), Anita Fisher, Michael
Kidd, Diane Mikkelson, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Kate
Reinhardt, Susana Sandmann, Dann Trainer, John vanCleve
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The language major consists of ten courses above 211
(Norwegian only: 211 and above), including two courses in
culture, two courses in language, two courses in literature,
KEY 480, and three electives (from any of the three areas
above). At least seven of these courses must be taught in the
target language of the major and at least four of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus.
The Cross-Cultural Studies major consists of three core
courses, a language requirement, a study-abroad requirement
and three electives:
Core: LCS 100, LCS 399, and KEY 480.
Language requirement: Minor in French, German,
Norwegian or Spanish or completion of the 212 level in two
different languages (in Norwegian only: 211).
Study-abroad requirement: one semester on an approved
study-abroad program or two travel seminars (consult
Augsburg Abroad for offerings).
Required electives: Three upperdivision courses in
related areas. Courses must be chosen in consultation with
the student’s academic advisor and must include comparative
study of a non-English speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges
and universities can be considered here. No more than two
courses may be counted from a single department.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W)
are met by completing 411 in French, German, Norwegian,
or Spanish (W) and KEY 480 (W and S).
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met
with one of the following courses: GST 200, MAT 145 or 146,
or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor
The minor consists of four courses above 211 (Norwegian
only: 211 and above), including one in language and one
in literature or culture. All of these courses must be taught
in the target language, and at least two of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus. There is no minor in CrossCultural studies.
Other Requirements
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must
apply in the junior year. Requirements: 3.50 GPA in the
major, 3.50 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages
must take a minimum of one upper division course per year
at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses accepted for transfer must have been
taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad is required for language majors
and some study abroad is strongly recommended for minors.
Majors in Cross-Cultural studies must complete a semester
abroad or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department. An advanced-level internship in
the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship
(INS 199), linking language skills with community service
and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
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Teaching Licensure
French (FRE)
Augsburg College no longer offers a licensure program in
modern languages.
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
Courses
LCS 100
Introduction to Cultural Studies
This course is an introduction to the critical
study of cultures and Cross-Cultural difference.
It examines the connections between social relations and the production of meaning. It sets the
stage for global citizenship by revealing how our
“position” in the world affects the way we view,
interpret, and interact with other cultures.
FRE 211, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in communication,
vocabulary building, and developing greater ease
in reading and writing French. Review of basic
structures and grammar. Laboratory work. (Fall:
211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
LCS 295/495 Topics in Cross-Cultural Studies
LSC 399
Internship in Cross-Cultural Studies
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This Cross-Cultural keystone seminar prepares
students to “act globally” by challenging them
to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while
studying abroad and to analyze issues that
transcend national boundaries. In English with
readings in a language other than English. Open
to international students and to upper-division
students who have advanced knowledge of a
language other than English or have studied
abroad for a full semester (including in Englishspeaking countries with consent of instructor).
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral
and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and
facility of expression in French. Emphasis on
vocabulary enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the
French from their beginnings to the modern
period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French intellectual, political, social, and
artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs
and syntax of ASL. Students observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and
learn the facial expressions and body language
needed to communicate clearly with deaf and
hard-of-hearing people. (Fall: 101; spring: 102,
Prereq.: 101)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural
manifestations that promote understanding of
French-speaking people and their contributions
to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials, and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent
of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
Farsi (FAR)
FAR 111/112 Beginning Farsi I, II
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An introductory sequence in Basic Modern
Persian (Farsi). Aims to develop communicative
skills in understanding, speaking, translating
into English, and reading phonetic transcriptions, while exploring the culture of Iran
and other Farsi-speaking countries such as
Afghanistan and Tadjikstan. (Alternating years)
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Aims to develop communication skills of
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
Through conversations, classroom practice,
and readings, these courses work toward the
discovery of French culture and way of life.
Four class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring
112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions
required)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary
movements in France through the reading of
whole literary works where possible. Lectures,
discussion, oral and written reports in French.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
FRE 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
GER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on
topics of intellectual, social, or political interest,
the student acquires extensive training in key
modalities at an advanced level. Attention to
accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels
of expression, refinements in style and organization. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor
and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
Follows the cultural and social development of
the German-speaking peoples from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.)
to the Thirty Years War (1648). In German.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland since the Age
of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is
considered in view of its roots in the intellectual,
geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the
German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.:
GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on
rotational basis)
GER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from
Chivalry to Romanticism
The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this
course chronicle the German experience from
Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant;
from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller,
and the Romantics; and offer a way to relive
the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the
Enlightenment.
GER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th
and 20th Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background
of the new millennium has many Germanspeaking roots in the works of figures like Marx,
Freud, Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse,
and Brecht. Selected readings of prose, poetry,
and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts
that characterized the birth of the modern age.
(Prereq.: 311)
GER 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student’s
use of German as a vehicle for expressing ideas
and opinions. Emphasis on written composition
including control of style. Oral practice through
use of German as classroom language. (Prereq.:
GER 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
GER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
FRE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
FRE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
FRE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
FRE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
German (GER)
GER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom
practice in speaking, understanding, and reading
and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read
extended narratives in simple German, insights
into German culture, and participation in short
conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.:
111. WEC—additional sessions required)
GER 211, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working
knowledge of German. Review of basic structures with emphasis on extending range of
vocabulary and idiomatic expression through
reading and discussion of materials representing
contemporary German life and literature. (Fall:
211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
GER 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial
German. Intensive practice in speaking is
supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall, Prereq.: 212)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
GER 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
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GER 299
Directed Study
NOR 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
See description on page 65.
Extensive practice in spoken and written
Norwegian, based on literary and cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR 311. Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent
of instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
GER 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Norwegian (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
NOR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
NOR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
NOR 211
Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural
contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters.
Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a
basis for class activities and writing exercises.
Includes grammar review. (Prereq.: NOR 112 or
equivalent. Fall)
NOR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg,
both as part of the Lanuages and Cross-Cultural Studies
Department and as part of the American Indian studies
major.
NOR 295
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Introduction of the four basic language skills:
speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Stress
is on communication and its cultural context.
Additional sessions required when taken in the
Weekend College schedule. (Fall: 111; spring:
112, Prereq.: 111)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NOR 311
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian
with emphasis on communicative contexts and
integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social
science, and literature form a basis for class
activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to place
contemporary cultural developments, such as
Norway’s changing role in the global community,
into a historical context. Readings in history are
supplemented by lectures, newspaper articles,
and video materials. In Norwegian. (Prereq.:
NOR 311 or consent of instructor.)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian
literature provide a basis for the study of major
works from earlier periods, including several
in Nynorsk. Readings, lectures, discussion,
journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor.)
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NOR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Ojibwe (OJB)
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture
of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on
vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational
skills. Classroom practice will include linguistic
patterns and oral interaction. (Fall: 111; spring:
112, prereq.: 111)
Spanish (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under International Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
the Spanish-speaking world. (Fall: 111 and 112;
spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual
growth and promote cultural understanding,
students review all of the basic structures of
Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212,
Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues
of Spanish and Latin American societies as
portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with
attention to the aesthetic variations across their
works. Films in Spanish with English subtitles;
language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct
expression with the aims of fluency and facility.
Enrichment of vocabulary. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division courses. (Prereq.:
SPA 212 or equivalent. Fall)
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking skills in Spanish
and seek to expand them. Intensive practice
aimed at refining grammar skills. Highly recommended as a continuation of SPA 311. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SPA 331
Spanish Civilization and Culture
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish
contributions to world civilization through historical, intellectual, literary, and artistic movements. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent
of instructor)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the pre-Columbian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: odd
years)
tor. Note: Students who have taken SPA 356
taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring: even
years)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness
of written and oral expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions, and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
SPA 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SPA 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
SPA 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
SPA 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
SPA 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 64.
SPA 352, 353 Survey of Spanish Literature I, II
SPA 354
A study of representative authors in Spanish
literature, supplemented by lectures on the
literary movements and development of Spanish
literature. Lectures, discussion, written, and oral
reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent
of instructor). Fall on a rotational basis.)
Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures,
discussions, and written and oral reports in
Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instruc-
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Management Information Systems, Marketing
Management Information Systems
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
Marketing
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
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Mathematics
Mathematics—MAT
Mathematics is the study of structure and relationships
and provides tools for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging
in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the problem
solving and quantitative reasoning skills that are increasingly expected of every member of contemporary society.
Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the
development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal
arts education.
Students majoring in mathematics acquire the skills
necessary to serve society through a variety of careers. In
addition to acquiring computational and problem solving
skills, mathematics majors at Augsburg develop their abilities
to reason abstractly; to conjecture, critique, and justify their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended
problems; to read and comprehend precise mathematical
writing; to speak and write about mathematical ideas; and
to experience working in teams on mathematical projects.
Students can prepare for graduate school, for work in business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching
mathematics in grades K-12. Students majoring in many disciplines find it helpful to acquire a minor or a second major
in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study
of mathematics as a liberal art, its applications to science and
engineering, its applications to actuarial science, computing,
or economics, or in preparation to teach. Augsburg’s urban
location allows students to gain experience working with
mathematics through internships, cooperative education, and
the colloquium course.
Mathematics Faculty
Matthew Haines (Chair), Pavel Beˇlík, Tracy Bibelnieks,
Suzanne Dorée, Kenneth Kaminsky,
Jody Sorensen, John
Zobitz, Catherine Micek
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics Major
Nine courses including:
MAT 145
MAT 146
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 271
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Discrete Mathematical Structures
A “theoretical structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT
324, or other courses approved by the department.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses
numbered above 250, at least two of which are numbered
above 300.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each
course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be
taken at Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QF and QA), Writing (W) are embedded in
the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An
additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be
met by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111,
COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
approved by the department, or completion of another major
that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT advisor about
potential additional skills courses needed.
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including:
MAT 145
MAT 146
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 271
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Linear Algebra
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Four electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above
250, at least three of which are numbered above 300.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of supporting courses
(or substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 355, BIO
473, BIO 481, BUS 379, CHM 353, CHM 361, CHM 364,
CSC 160 (recommended), CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC 320, CSC
385, CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both),
ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163,
MAT 164, MAT 173, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215,
PSY 315, SOC 362, SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT
163, MAT 164, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362 may count).
These seven electives must include a(n):
• “Theoretical Structures” course: MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT
324, or other courses approved by the department.
• “Applied Project” course: MAT 355, MAT 369, MAT 374,
MAT 377, or other courses approved by the department.
• “Statistical Perspectives’’ course: MAT 373, MAT 163,
MAT 164, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362, or other courses
approved by the department.
At least five of the seven electives must be chosen from a
focus area approved by the department.
Sample focus areas:
• Biological Sciences: one of MAT 163, MAT 164, PSY 215;
two of BIO 355, BIO 473, BIO 481; two of MAT 363, MAT
369, MAT 373
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• Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science: ECO 112 or
ECO 113; two of CSC 160, BUS 379, ECO 318, ECO 416,
ECO 490, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 164, MAT 173, MKT
352; MAT 373; MAT 374 or MAT 377. (Only one of BUS
379, MAT 163 and MAT 164 may count).
• Computational Mathematics: CSC 170; CSC 210; one of
CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457; two of MAT 304, MAT 355,
MAT 363, MAT 377.
• Physical Sciences: Two of PHY 121, PHY 122, CHM 353,
CHM 361, CHM 364; two of MAT 324, MAT 327, MAT
355, MAT 369; a fifth course from this list.
• Statistics: One of MAT 164, BUS 379, PSY 215, SOC 362;
MAT 324; MAT 373; MAT 374; one of ECO 490, MKT 352,
PSY 315, SOC 363, or another applied statistics course
approved by the department.
• Teaching Mathematics: ESE 330; MAT 252; MAT 287;
MAT 314; MAT 324
• Theoretical mathematics: MAT 314; MAT 324; at least
three of MAT 252, MAT 287, MAT 304, MAT 363, MAT
373, or regularly offered courses at other ACTC colleges
in Complex Variables, Topology, Measure Theory/Real
Analysis II, Abstract Algebra II, Combinatorics.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during
junior and senior years.
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area
is required, such as an internship, volunteer or paid work
experience, undergraduate research project, or other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may
also fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved.
For an undergraduate research project, the work may build
upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond the
course is expected.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each
course that applies toward the major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be
taken at Augsburg.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QF and QA), Writing (W) are embedded in
the MAT courses and are met by completing the major. An
additional course in Speaking (S) is also required and may be
met by either MAT 201 together with the major, COM 111,
COM 115, student teaching, another speaking skill course
approved by the department, or completion of another major
that includes the speaking skill. Students transferring in
mathematics course(s) must consult their MAT advisor about
potential additional skills courses needed.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers. The state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should
consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify
current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach math-
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ematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the B.S. major
but the electives must include ESE 330 5-12 Methods:
Mathematics; MAT 252; Exploring Geometry; MAT 287
History of Mathematics; MAT 314 Abstract Algebra; MAT
324 Analysis; one of MAT 163 Introductory Statistics, MAT
164 Introductory Biostatistics or MAT 373 Probability and
Statistics I; and an “Applied Project” course.
At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in grades
5-8 under elementary education licensure are MPG 4 or
MAT 114 Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus I; one of MAT 163
Introductory Statistics, MAT 164 Introductory Biostatistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I; MAT 252 Exploring
Geometry; MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical Structures; and
MAT 287 History of Mathematics. ESE 331 Middle School
Methods in Mathematics is also required. Elementary
Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with a mathematics
department adviser before enrolling in the 200 level MAT
courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
GPA of 3.50 in MAT courses numbered above 200, 3.00
overall GPA, an undergraduate research project in mathematics (usually beginning before senior year), and approval of
the Mathematics Department. The project may build upon a
course-based project, but significant work beyond the course
is expected. A proposal to complete departmental honors
in mathematics should be submitted to the Mathematics
Department chair at least one year prior to graduation.
Specific requirements are available from the department.
Pi Mu Epsilon
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter of this national mathematics honor society is open to those students with declared
mathematics major, junior or senior status, and a GPA of 3.00
in their major and overall.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145
Calculus I
MAT 146
Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of
which is numbered above 300. Alternatively students may
complete a minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145, MAT
146, MAT 163 or MAT 164, MAT 252, MAT 271, and MAT
287.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each
course that applies toward the minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be
taken at Augsburg.
Mathematics
Other Requirements
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics
in contemporary society, with an emphasis on
quantitative reasoning including an introduction
to probability and statistics and topics such as
the mathematics of finance, graph theory, game
theory, voting theory, linear programming, or
cryptography. Note: Students who have successfully completed MAT 138, MAT 163, MAT 164,
BUS 379, PSY 215, or SOC 362 may not register
for credit without consent of instructor. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics course, students must
have the required Math Placement. All students are required to
have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some
cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course
taken at another college may have their MPG determined by the
registrar’s office. Students who have passed the College Board
Advanced Placement Exam in calculus should consult with
the Mathematics Department. All other students must take the
Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given during College registration sessions and at other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information are available from
Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 may take MAT 105 to
advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s
MPG. Students are also permitted to retake the Math Placement
Exam during their first term of enrollment at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to
count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I and II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability
with an emphasis on the processes of problem
solving, reasoning, connections, communication, and representation. These courses are
designed for prospective K-6 elementary school
teachers. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 140
Calculus Workshop (.25 course)
An elective workshop for students concurrently enrolled in Calculus I or Calculus II.
Calculus related problems and activities that
require significant collaborative and creative
effort. Emphasis on strategies for succeeding
in college-level mathematics courses. MAT 140
does not satisfy NSM-LAF requirement. P/N
grading only. (Coreq.: MAT 145 or MAT 146
and consent of instructor).
Mathematics Courses
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of operations,
exponents, and an introduction to algebraic
expressions and equations with an emphasis on
applications to everyday life. P/N grading only.
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT
103 does not count as a credit toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and
other models with an emphasis on applications
to the social and natural sciences, business, and
everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances
student to MPG 3. Students preparing for MAT
114 should consult the department. (Prereq.:
MPG 2 and a year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic,
and trigonometric functions for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT 145 or other calculus courses may
register for credit only with consent of department. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student
to MPG 4. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 145-6
Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions
including derivatives, integrals, differential
equations, and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT
145; MAT 145 for MAT 146)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as
descriptive statistics, methods of counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation,
hypothesis testing, analysis-of-variance, and
regression. Note: Students who have successfully
completed BUS 379, MAT 164, PSY 215, or SOC
362 may not register for credit without consent
of instructor. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 164
Introductory Biostatistics
Concepts and techniques of statistical inference
applied to scientific studies in medicine and
biology. Material is centered on real studies from
the biomedical sciences. Topics include counting techniques, probability, descriptive methods,
point and interval estimation, experimental
design, and nonparametric methods. Credit
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Mathematics
mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and
proof. (Prereq.: MAT 146 or MAT 145 and one of
MAT 163, MAT 164, MAT 252, or MAT 287; and
pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
may not be received for both MAT 163 and MAT
164. (Prereq.: MAT 114 or MPG 4)
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MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including
binary representations, sequences, recursion,
induction, formal logic, and combinatorics,
with an emphasis on connections to computer
science. Students who have completed MAT 271
may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3.
Also recommended: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Mathematics of Finance
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics
such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages,
life annuities, and life insurance. Provides an
introduction to actuarial mathematics. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
(.5 course)
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas
of geometry, number theory, algebra, calculus,
and modern mathematics. (Prereq.: MAT 145)
MAT 304
Graph Theory
Concepts of graph theory including standard
graphs, classic questions, and topics such as
degree sequences, isomorphism, connectivity,
traversability, matching, planarity, coloring, and
graph metrics. (Prereq,: MAT 271, ENL 111,
and a speaking course. Also recommended MAT
246.)
MAT 201
Communicating Mathematics
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
An introduction to mathematical speaking, typesetting, presentation technology, reading, and
bibliographic resources. This half-credit course
does not count as an elective in the mathematics major or minor. Completion of this course
plus one of MAT 304, MAT 314, MAT 324, MAT
355, MAT 369, MAT 374, or MAT 377 taken
at Augsburg satisfies the major’s speaking skill
requirement. Students with majors other than
mathematics should consult their major department before taking this course. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral domains, and
fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246, MAT 271, ENL 111,
and a speaking course)
MAT 245
Calculus III
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Concepts of multivariable calculus including
functions of several variables, partial derivatives,
vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and
parametric representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation,
numerical differentiation and integration,
numerical solution of differential equations,
error propagation, practical implementation
of numerical methods on modern computers,
and applications. Includes an applied project.
(Prereq.: MAT 146, CSC 160, ENL 111, and a
speaking course)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of
linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and
eigenvalues. (Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean
and non-Euclidean geometries and geometric
transformations with an emphasis on geometric
reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.:
MAT 145)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including
number theory, combinatorics, graph theory,
recursion theory, set theory, and formal logic,
with an emphasis on algorithmic thinking,
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MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including limits,
boundedness, continuity, functions, derivatives,
and series in a theoretical setting. (Prereq.: MAT
146, MAT 271, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
and a speaking course. Also recommended:
additional MAT course numbered 200 or higher)
MAT 363
Dynamical Systems
Concepts of dynamical systems including iteration, stability, orbit diagrams, symbolic dynamics, chaos, and fractals, along with topics such
as applications of dynamical systems and/or
complex dynamics including the Mandelbrot set
and Julia sets. (Prereq.: MAT 146 and MAT 246,
MAT 269, or MAT 271)
Mathematics
MAT 369
Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological
and Natural Sciences
Concepts of differential equations including
quantitative and qualitative methods of linear
and non-linear systems; the application, modeling, and analysis of differential equations to
model biological phenomena. (Prereq.: MAT
245, ENL 111, and a speaking course)
MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random variables,
probability distributions, expectation, the
Central Limit Theorem, sampling distributions,
methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.MAT 374 includes an applied
project. (Prereq.: MAT 245 for MAT 373. Also
recommended MAT 271. MAT 373, ENL 111,
and a speaking course for MAT 374)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems from industrial
settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis, duality theory, alternate optima,
and unboundedness with an emphasis on both
the mathematical theory and the application to
current business practice. Includes an applied
project. (Prereq.: MAT 246, ENL 111, and a
speaking course)
is required. (Prerequisite for upper division: at
least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing) See also description on page 64.
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside
of the offered curriculum with the guidance of a
faculty member. Presentation at a departmental
colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one
upper division MAT course, junior or senior
standing, and consent of instructor.) See also
description on page 65.
MAT 395/495 Topics/Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial
mathematics, combinatrics, complex analysis,
mathematical biology, topology, or foundations
of mathematics. (Prereq.: at least two MAT
courses numbered above 200 and consent of
instructor. For 495, an additional upper division
MAT course depending on the particular topic
may also be required)
MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications,
career opportunities, and other interesting ideas
in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors,
faculty members, or students. Carries no course
credit.
Internship and Independent Study Courses
MAT 199/399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links
the ideas and methods of mathematics to the
opportunities found in the internship. For upper
division credit, significant mathematical content
and presentation at a departmental colloquium
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Medieval Studies
Medieval Studies
The objective of Medieval Studies is to introduce students
to the culture of the Middle Ages—its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature—and to the disciplinary and
interdisciplinary skills necessary for its serious study.
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills the original
(medieval) ideal of a liberal arts education. Since the study of
the liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages, students
majoring in Medieval Studies find a model context for the
pursuit of a liberal arts degree in the modern world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s
major in Medieval Studies prepares students for life beyond
college. Because of its emphasis on precise reading and analysis of texts, careful writing, and spirited discussion, the major
in Medieval Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate
or professional study, as well as employment opportunities
that require abilities in communication, critical and abstract
thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program Director), Kristin M.
Anderson (Art), Mark L. Fuehrer (Philosophy), Douglas
E. Green (English), John Harkness (English), Martha B.
Johnson (Theatre Arts), Merilee I. Klemp (Music), Philip A.
Quanbeck II (Religion), Bruce R. Reichenbach (Philosophy),
Mark D. Tranvik (Religion)
Degree and Major Requirements
Two (2) electives from the following courses:
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
HIS 440
Monks and Heretics
POL 380
Western Political Thought
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses
not already taken may be taken as electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S),
and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. HIS 369 meets
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor
Five courses including HUM 120. The remaining four
courses must be in different disciplines, as grouped above
(history, literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts).
Other Requirements
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of college-level Latin or other
medieval language approved by their adviser, which will fulfill the Modern Languages Graduation Skills requirement.
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Skills
Fulfilled by HIS 369.
Major
Augsburg Experience
Nine courses, including:
As with all majors, an Augsburg Experience is required
for graduation. For the Medieval Studies major this might
include study abroad, or internships at the University
of Minnesota’s Rare Books Collection, the Hill Monastic
Manuscript Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.
Prior approval of adviser is required for all Augsburg
Experiences related to Medieval Studies.
Four (4) core requirements:
HUM 120
HIS 369
HIS 370
HUM 499
Medieval Connections
Early and Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
Keystone, Medieval Studies Project
One (1) of the following literature courses:
ENL 330
ENL 332
ENL 360
ENL 361
Shakespeare
Renaissance and Reformation
The Medieval World
The Classical Tradition
One (1) of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 378
PHI 242
REL 361
REL 362
Medieval Church
Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Church in the First Four Centuries
Theology of the Reformers
One (1) of the following history of arts courses:
ART 386
ART 387
MUS 231
THR 361
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Renaissance and Baroque Art
History and Literature of Music I
Theatre History and Criticism I
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HUM 120
Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe (Medieval
Connections)
This is the introductory course for Medieval
Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to
study European culture during a period known
as the High Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to
1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as
a complex system of thought and feeling, which
includes history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes
an experiential approach to this material, for
example, by having students and faculty attend
Medieval Studies
class in academic regalia, just as they did in
medieval universities. (Humanities LAF, Spring)
For other course descriptions, refer to the specific departments elsewhere in the catalog.
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Metro-Urban Studies
Metro-Urban Studies—INS
Metro-Urban Studies is the study of cities as social, political,
economic and cultural entities. Metro-Urban Studies brings
many different perspectives to the study of urban life. It is an
interdisciplinary major where students use the tools of sociology, political science, history, environmental studies and art
and architecture to understand metropolitan areas in terms of
complex relationships that contribute to both opportunities
and potential problems. The major is designed to blend ideas
learned in the class room with real world experiences from
field study. For example, all students participate in internships that reflect their career interests as part of the keystone
experience.
Metro-Urban Studies helps prepare students for careers
and graduate work in urban planning, architecture, public
administration, environmental studies, government, community organizing and social welfare.
Internships, community service-learning, and cooperative education are available as ways to enhance the quality of
the major and make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan
opportunities afforded by the College’s location. The Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich the
overall program with additional courses and semester-long
programs.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Nancy Fischer (Director, SOC), Andrew Aoki (POL), Jeanne
Boeh, Keith Gilsdorf, Stella Hofrenning (ECO), Michael
Lansing (HIS), Lars Christiansen, Garry Hesser (SOC),
Kristin Anderson (ART)
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
SOC 381, taken in conjunction with INS 399, fulfills the
Keystone requirement.
Students who are thinking of careers in urban planning are highly encouraged to take courses in Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) at Macalester College (Geography
225, 364 and 365) or at the University of St. Thomas
(Geography 221, 321 and 322). HECUA off-campus programs are highly recommended, especially the Metro-Urban
Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities program. Students interested in graduate school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics instead of ECO 110.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking
(S), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 111, HIS 316/249/349, SOC 381 and one of
the following: ECO 110, HIS 335, or INS 399.
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where
appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by
the director of the program.
Metro-Urban Studies Courses
Internships and Independent Study Courses
INS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: POL 122 or
SOC 211)
Ten courses including:
ECO 113
POL 122
SOC 111
Principles of Microeconomics
Metropolitan Complex
Community and the Modern
Metropolis
U.S. Urban Environmental History
The Designed Environment
HIS 316
or ART 249/349
HIS 249/349
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
or POL 483
Political/Statistics/Methodology
SOC 363
Research Methods
or POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
INS 399
Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related courses. Please
discuss the selection of these two courses with your faculty
adviser.
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INS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit).
Internships place students with sponsoring organizations that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
INS 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designed course developed
by a student (or group of students), utilizing the
metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures,
symposia, performances, hearings. The course is
designed in consultation with and evaluated by
a department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122
or SOC 211 and consent of instructor)
Metro-Urban Studies
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
INS 330
Field Seminar: Arts Praxis
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: POL 484 or
SOC 363)
Exploration of the work of artists, activists, and
community organizers in order to better understand the intrinsic value of art in social, cultural,
economic, and political contexts. Visits to performances, installations, museums, studios, etc.
Examination of the differences between community-based art, public art, and more formal forms.
INS 331
Creating Social Change: Art and Culture in Political,
Social and Historical Context
Study of the social and cultural history of art, the
role of art and the artist in everyday life, and the
relationship between intellectual discourse and
the politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and
discussions integrate theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
Urban Studies Options Through HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. Through
HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field learning programs of exceptional quality located in
Scandinavia, Latin America, Northern Ireland, and the Twin
Cities. The following programs can be counted towards the
Metro-Urban Studies major and minor. Ask the director of
Metro-Urban Studies for more detail.
Also see International Studies listings.
I. Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST)—Fall or Spring
This Semester in the Cities program focuses upon the Twin
Cities metro area.
INS 358
Theories of Poverty, Inequality and Social Change
(Reading Seminar)
Theoretical foundations necessary for understanding the roots, dynamics, and reproduction
of urban economic, political, and social inequality, and theoretical tools for evaluating alternative policies and strategies for addressing various
forms of poverty and inequality. Integrated with
field and internship work, the seminar examines
interrelated social systems relevant to the study
of poverty and inequality: the economy and
labor markets, geographic systems, education,
and housing and welfare systems.
INS 359
Social Policy and Anti-Poverty Strategies in Theory
and Practice (Field Seminar)
This seminar illuminates, grounds, and tests theoretical perspectives and insights gained in INS
358. Students will observe and evaluate a variety
of policy alternatives and strategies for social
change used to address poverty and inequality
by conversing with policy makers, community
activists, and public and private organizations
and by participating in a number of structured
field exercises and legislative lobbying.
INS 399
Internship
See description on page 64.
(2 course credits)
II. City Arts—Spring
An interdisciplinary study of the role of art and the artist in
working for social justice, and an exploration of the relationship between art, culture, and identity. Students meet Twin
Cities artists, activists, private and public arts funders, and
politicians, and engage in a thorough examination of the role
of art in advocating for social change.
INS 399
Internship
See description on page 64.
(2 course credits)
III. Environmental Sustainability: Science, Politics, and
Public Policy—Fall
Ecosystem degradation and rehabilitation, the social and economic underpinnings of conflict over environmental change,
and public policy and community-based strategies to achieve
sustainability. Uses social, economic, and environmental sustainability to address themes like the links between rural and
urban concerns and the way local decisions relate to regional
and global trends. Students gain first-hand experience learning from community organizers, government planners and
business leaders who are rising to the challenges of creating a
more sustainable world.
INS 346 Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 345 Social Dimensions of Environmental Change
INS 399 Field/Research Methods and Investigation
INS 399 Internship and Integration Seminar
IV. Writing for Social Change
Seminars and field study addressing the social, cultural, and
ideological contexts of creative writing and literary production, and the ways this work links to community building.
The goal is the growth of students as writers, as readers, and
as actors in our democracy by examining the role of literature
and literary production in creating social transformation.
INS 354 Reading for Social Change: Writing in Context
Interdisciplinary, reflective critique of a wide
variety of assigned texts (fiction, poetry, creative
nonfiction). Exploration of the ways in which
creative writers and literature impact communities and address pressing social issues. Examines
literature as a tool for social critique, a means of
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calling for social change and justice, and a tool
for transformation.
INS 355 Writing for Social Change: Creative Writing Workshop
The writing and revision of creative work (fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction): in-class writing
exercises, weekly writing assignments, and
drafts of mock grant applications. Opportunities
for hands-on learning and interaction with
Twin Cities literary arts communities, including
readings and performances, meeting with local
authors, and exploring independent bookstores
and literary arts organizations.
INS 399 Internship and Integration Seminar (2 course credits)
IV. See HECUA under International Studies
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Music
Music—MUS
Bachelor of Science
The Music Department at Augsburg College offers professional music training in the context of a liberal arts curriculum through three music degree programs and five majors. It
also offers a variety of music courses and ensemble experiences that are available to non-music majors and courses that
meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major artistic center
makes it an ideal place to study music, and the music faculty
seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus
and the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow
students to explore the links between theory and applied
knowledge and may take many forms, including internships; community performances; music therapy practica;
community-based learning projects; required off-campus
performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel
and study within and outside the United States.
The music department is an institutional member of the
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Full-time Faculty
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
MUS 201
Materials of Music III
MUS 211
Aural Skills III
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era (0.5 credit)
or MUS 332 Music of the Classical Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 333 Music of the Romantic Period (0.5 credit)
or MUS 334 Music of the 20th Century (0.5 credit)
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145:
Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major instrument in accordance with degree requirement (0.0 credit)
MUS 358
Junior Recital and/or
MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121: Large Augsburg Ensemble
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Douglas Diamond, Stephen
Gabrielsen, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta Kagin, Ned Kantar,
Merilee Klemp, Michael Buck
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol Barnett, Fred Bretschger,
Garrick Comeaux, Marv Dahlgren, Bridget Doak, Susan
Druck, Lynn Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth, Bradley
Greenwald, Nancy Grundahl, Megan Holroyd, Mary
Horozaniecki, Joan Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Kathy Kienzle,
Rena Kraut, Erick Lichte, Steve Lund, K. Christian McGuire,
Laurie Merz, Peter Meyer, Vladan Milenkovic, Rick Penning,
O. Nicholas Raths, Shannon Sadler, Andrea Stern, Sonja
Thompson, William Webb, Matthew Wilson, Yolanda
Williams
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
Music therapy major
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation
necessary to meet the AMTA requirements for becoming a
Board Certified Music Therapist.
Music Minor
Music
Music Business
**All music majors and music minors** must choose and
apply to a degree program by the end of their fourth semester of study. Degree and GPA requirements and applications
are in the Music Department Student Handbook. Transfer
students should meet with a music degree adviser as soon as
possible after enrolling at Augsburg.
Degree and Major Requirements
Music Core
Four to eight semesters in accordance with degree requirement
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Piano Proficiency Test (see Music Department Handbook)
Music Repertoire Tests (see Music Department Handbook)
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor
of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Performance:
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W)
are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S)
and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
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S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or
MAT 146
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Science in Music
Therapy: Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skills
in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by
completing the following courses:
S: MUS 363
QR fulfilled with QF: PSY 215 or SOC 362 (choose one)
and QA: MUS 372
Graduation Skills for Bachelor of Arts in Music with
Music Business Concentration: Graduation skills in Critical
Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing
the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) is met by completing the following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, or
MAT 146
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
music industry and to pursue career opportunity where the
arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and
internships. These experiences prepare students for careers in
fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and general music business. The program affords both the
performing artist and the business student the opportunity
to pursue music business studies. The music business major
has two tracks: the Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music
Business Concentration (designed with a music emphasis)
and the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with
Specialization in Music Business (designed with business
emphasis).
Augsburg College full-time students may elect to take
one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
providing that they meet all McNally Smith College of Music
requirements. A list of approved electives from MSCM for
the music business major is available in the Augsburg music
office. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as
a substitute for any Augsburg course specifically listed within
a degree program. This program is open to sophomores
through seniors. There is no additional fee for this program.
Faculty Adviser: Ned Kantar
Bachelor of Arts
B.A. in Music with Music Business Concentration
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares
the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and
professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue
non-performance graduate study or desire to enter one of the
many music related business fields most often choose this
course of study.
Faculty Adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
MUS 458
Senior Recital
Minimum of two music course electives
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Eight
semesters of half hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0
credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on
the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music Business Major
The music business major prepares students to enter today’s
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Requirements:
Music core and:
ECO 113
MIS 260
ACC 221
BUS 242
or BUS 254
or BUS 200
MUS 105
MUS/BUS 245
MUS/BUS 399
MUS/BUS
Principles of Microeconomics
Problem Solving
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Entrepreneurship
Exploring Business as Vocation
Music Business
Arts Management
Internship
Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0
Augsburg credit)
MUS 458
Senior Recital
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Eight
semesters of half hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145 (0.0
credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on
the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
B.A. in Business Administration with Specialization in Music
Business
Music
Requirements:
ECO 112
ECO 113
MIS 260
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
or BUS 254
or BUS 200
MKT 252
FIN 331
MUS/BUS 105
MUS/BUS 245
MUS/BUS 399
MUS/BUS
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Problem Solving for Business
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Principles of Management
Entrepreneurship
Exploring Business as Vocation
Principles of Marketing
Financial Management
Music Business
Arts Management
Internship
Elective (Augsburg or MSCM course, 1.0
Augsburg credit)
3 MUS credits — OR — 2 MUS credits and 1 MUE/MUP
credit, selected from:
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
MUS 130
Intro to Music and the Fine Arts
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
MUS 241
History of Jazz
(Other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Music Minor
Requirements: 6 credits
MUS 101, 102 Materials of Music I, II
MUS 111, 112 Aural Skills I, II
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
One of the following two:
MUS 231
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music I
History and Literature of Music II
career in the music industry. With the music business minor,
students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework
and participate in on-site field experiences that address
specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music
industry. The minor is a collaborative program between the
music and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS 105
ECO 113
MIS 260
ACC 221
MUS/BUS 399
One of the following:
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
BUS 301
Business Law
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus two additional music course
credits beyond MUS 105 and MUS 245 (maximum of 1 credit
in MUE and/or MUP courses)
Bachelor of Music
Music Education Major
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public schools. This preparation includes
coursework that allows the student to become certified to
teach at the elementary through the secondary level. Students
select either vocal/general or instrumental/general emphasis.
In addition to applying to the Music Department, Bachelor
of Music education major candidates must also apply to the
Department of Education for acceptance into the music education licensure program. Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted only to students who successfully complete
the requirements for the Bachelor of Music education major.
All music requirements must be completed prior to student
teaching. A cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is
necessary for the music education licensure program.
One additional course (.5 or above) in music history or
conducting. Other courses may be approved by departmental
petition.
Faculty Advisers:
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121 &
Requirements
MUP 1xx-2xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble and four (.25 credit) semesters of performance studies in the major instrument/voice
Music core and:
Pass one music repertoire test
Candidates must submit an application for admission prior to
spring juries of the sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course of study designed both
for the music major desiring additional preparation in business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a
The Music Business
Principles of Microeconomics
Problem Solving for Business
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Internship (approved for the Music Business
Minor)
Robert Stacke—Instrumental
Peter Hendrickson—Vocal
MUS 311
MUS 341
MUS 358
MUS 459
HPE 115
EDC 200
EDC 210
EDC 211
EDC 220
EDC 310
Composition I
Basic Conducting (.5)
Half Junior Recital
Full Senior Recital
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
Orientation to Education
Diversity in the Schools
Minnesota American Indians
Educational Technology
Learning and Development
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ESE 300
Reading/Writing in Content Area
ESE 325
Creative Learning Environments
ESE 370
Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410
Special Needs Learner
EDC 480
School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student Teaching
MUS 359
Music Methods: Choral/Vocal (.5)
MUS 356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357
Music Methods: Woodwinds (.5)
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (.5)
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis:
MUS 251-254 Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
MUS/THR 235 Music Theatre (.5 credit)
Instrumental emphasis:
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 credit)
Music elective or approved course (1.0 credit)
MUP 1xx
Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half hour lessons in the major instrument/
voice (first year)
MUP 2xx-4xx
Performance Studies (.5 credit)
Six semesters of hour lessons in the major instrument/voice
(second, third, fourth year)
A Music Education major whose major instrument is piano,
organ, or guitar is required to take a minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their large ensemble requirement.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121 (.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrument/voice (winds and percussion, Band; strings,
Orchestra; voice, Choir). You must participate in the ensemble
for which you want to teach. (total= 2.0 credits)
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0
credit)
Two semesters in a chamber music course on the major
instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Faculty Adviser
Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core and:
MUS 341
MUP 1xx
Basic Conducting (0.5 credit)
Performance Studies
Two semesters of half hour lessons (0.25 credit) in major
instrument
MUP 2xx-4xx Performance Studies
Six semesters of one hour lessons (0.5 credit) in major instrument
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 144 or 145 (0.0
credit)
At least four semesters Chamber Music playing on major
instrument (see Handbook)
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 credit)
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 credit)
(see Handbook)
MUE 111 or 114 or 121or 141
Large Augsburg Ensembles: eight semesters OR for guitarists,
harpists and pianists: four semesters of large ensemble and
four additional semesters of chamber music or other assignment in consultation with adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
MUS 251-254
MUS 435
MUS359
MUS Elective
Diction (0.25 credit each)
Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
Music Methods: Voice/Choral
(0.5 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR
235 Skills of Music Theater and/or MUE 294 or 494 Opera
Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436
MUS 456
MUS Elective
Piano Repertoire
Piano Pedagogy
(0.5 credit)
Instrumentalists:
Bachelor of Music
MusicMethods: Brass/Percussion (0.5
credit);
or MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds (0.5 credit); or
MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (0.5 credit)
MUS
Elective (1.0 credit)
Music Performance Major
Bachelor of Science
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all music courses and in
the major instrument/voice
A focused classical training program designed to develop the
skills and challenge the performing ability of the individual
musician, this degree best prepares students who are interested in private and studio teaching, professional performance
opportunities, auditions, and graduate school. Acceptance
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Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
The B.S. in music therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree
Music
program, which includes a six month full-time internship in
a clinical facility approved by the American Music Therapy
Association (AMTA). This course of study is chosen by students who wish to become professional music therapists.
Faculty Adviser:
Roberta Kagin
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 271
MUS 274, 275
MUS 363
MUS 372, 373
MUS 374, 375
MUS 480
MUS 474, 475
MUS 481
MUS 458
EDC 410
PSY 105
PSY 262
BIO 103
MUS 340
MUS 345
Introduction to Music Therapy
Music Therapy Practicums
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
Psychological Foundation of Music I, II
Music Therapy Practicums
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Music Therapy Practicums
Music Therapy Clinical Internship
Half Senior Recital
The Learner with Special Needs
Principles of Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
One of the following two:
SOC 362
PSY 215
Statistical Analysis
Research Methods: Design Procedure, and
Analysis I
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25 credit) Eight semesters of half hour lessons in the major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrument/voice and residency at Augsburg
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or 143 or 144 or 145
(0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on
the major instrument/voice
Pass piano and guitar proficiency tests
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all music therapy courses
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to
students who already have a bachelor’s degree and wish to
meet the requirements set by the American Music Therapy
Association to become professional music therapists. This
equivalency program prepares students for eligibility to
take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
Depending upon the student’s degree and skill level, individual requirements will be outlined by the director of music
therapy. There is a minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major ensemble for four
terms and successful completion of a two-year music theory
equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program, equivalency/certification students must:
• submit an application for admission during the first
semester of residency at Augsburg
• submit a copy of a current academic transcript and transferred credits with the application
• submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the
major instrument or voice with the application (found in
Music Department Student Handbook)
• complete the piano and guitar proficiency requirements
during the first semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will be based on the successful completion of the above, as well as on the student’s
performance at his or her first jury.
Departmental Honors
Students may apply for departmental honors by submitting
an honors project proposal to the music faculty during the
first semester of the senior year.
Students submitting a proposal should include a transcript showing a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in music
courses, and a brief resume outlining their experience, performances, work, research, leadership roles, and study.
The honors proposal should clearly outline a project that
goes well beyond required coursework, and could include
but is not limited to one of the following: defending a senior
thesis, presenting an additional recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a program, presenting a research
paper, or some combination of any of the above.
Student Recitals
Students planning a recital should carefully read the Music
Student Handbook and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Registration in performance studies in the major
instrument/voice is required during the semester in which
a degree recital is given. At least two full-time music faculty
members and the student’s private instructor will evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are graded on a pass/fail
basis.
Recitals required for the fulfillment of the B.M., B.A., or
B.S. degree requirements or Honors program will be sponsored by the music department. Other non-degree student
recitals may be considered for departmental sponsorship. All
music degree recitals must meet the academic guidelines set
forth in this catalog.
• B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358) will be one-half
hour in duration for music education majors, and one
hour in duration for music performance majors.
• B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459) will be one hour in
duration for music education majors and music performance majors.
• B.A. and B.S. degree senior recitals (MUS 458) will be onehalf hour in duration.
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Examinations
Piano Proficiency: All music majors enrolled in a music degree
program must complete the piano proficiency requirement
by the end of the sophomore year. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for piano major and non-piano major requirements and test dates.
with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and
102 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
Musical structures of common practice period
and introduction to 20th-century practice. To
be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.:
Passing MUS 201 and 211 with a minimal grade
of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
Music Repertoire Tests: Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students must pass two, and
music minors must pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire tests and test
dates.
Music Courses
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the
registrar’s website <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar> or
the Music Department for course offerings in each term.
MUS 211
Aural Skills III (.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing
to parallel progress in MUS 201. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211 and
pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
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MUS 101
Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part writing. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory
Placement Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and
simple modulations. To be taken concurrently
with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with
a minimal grade of 2.0)
(.5 course)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I (.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and
triad recognition, sight singing, and harmonic
dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills II (.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to
parallel progress in MUS 102. To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 160
Fundamentals of Music
Introduction to the basic elements of Western
musical notation (pitch, rhythm, meter, intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures and
chords). Students will develop basic aural and
keyboard skills, identify typical compositional
forms in popular and classical music. Students
write their own composition for the final project.
MUS 201
Materials of Music III
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be taken concurrently
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(.5 course)
(.5 course)
MUS 311
Composition I
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation and score
layout; related 20th-century literature. (Prereq.:
Passing MUS 202 and 212 with a minimal grade
of 2.0 and pass CT assessment or GST 100.)
(.5 course)
MUS 312
Composition II
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony,
tonality, rhythm, and form. Atonality, serialism,
indeterminacy, electronic music, minimalism, decategorization. Related literature (Prereq.: Passing MUS
202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
(.5 course)
History and Literature
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and
the other fine arts. Live performance will be a
feature of this course. The ability to read music
is not required.
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western music, this course
explores diverse musical styles and instruments
from many cultures.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
An intensive survey of the evolution of music
from antiquity to 1750, studying music in its
historical and cultural contexts as well as basic
knowledge of repertory. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102,
201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the
present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
This course is a study of the musical elements,
cultural perspectives, and the historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined
including early New Orleans Dixieland, swing,
cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and progressive jazz.
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human identity, with an
emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies
of art, music, drama, and movement.
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
(.5 course)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
(.5 course)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
(.5 course)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century (.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232 and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111)
Each course in the MUS 331-334 sequence offers a detailed
investigation of Western European classical music from a
specific era: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or 20th Century.
Significant repertoire is studied within cultural and historical
contexts; listening is emphasized; and each course fulfills the
LAF required skill in writing.
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as
evidenced in contemporary worship practices.
Designed for the general as well as the music
and theology student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire
A survey of standard art song repertoire
from Eastern and Western Europe, Russia,
Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance. Required for
vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251,
252, 253, 254, or permission from instructor)
MUS 340
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials I
This course will introduce students to primary
instruments used in MT sessions, i.e. guitar, keyboards and drums/percussion. Classes will focus
on skill development in accordance with AMTA
standards. The course will emphasize functional
playing skills as well as song composition and
group leading. The class is open for freshmen,
sophomores and transfer students.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials II
This experiential course includes an introduction to musical improvisation, making use of the
skills acquired in Techniques and Materials Pt.
I. These include the use of modes, various song
forms, harmonic relationships and rhythm based
exercises. The course will explore the student’s
own personal relationship to music while introducing them to clinical improvisation methods.
MUS 363
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
An experiential approach to healing through
music, art, drama, dance, and movement.
Consultants will describe and demonstrate specific specialties in expressive and creative arts, as
used in therapy.
(.5 course)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire
A study of piano literature from the 17th century to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and
response, with an emphasis on acoustics and
sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the research process and development of an experimental research project.
(.5 course)
Music Therapy
MUS 271
Introduction to Music Therapy (.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, OrffShulwerk, applications of recreational music
activities to clinical settings, and acquisition
of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus
practicum with children.
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring
clinical skills in leadership, observation, and
functional music skills including improvisation.
Two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual
research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of
learning music, musical talent, and performance.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring
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functional music skills including improvisation.
Two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums (.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a
Board Certified Music Therapist, requiring more
advanced clinical and musical skills, including
improvisation. Two hours per week. (Prereq.:
Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass
piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency test)
MUS 481
Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved
internship site for six months (minimuym 1,020
hours toward the AMTA required total of 1,200
hours). Application for internship must be made
nine months in advance. Sites in Minnesota are
limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency
exams and music repertoire tests)
MUS 359
(.5 course)
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy
Explores methods, materials, and techniques for
teaching piano. This course has a community
service-learning requirement that fulfills the
LAF Augsburg Experience requirement.
(.5 course)
Applied Skills and Group Lessons
MUS 152
Class Voice
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 155A/B Class Piano
(.25 course)
(.25 course)
This class teaches basic piano skills including
scales, chord progressions, harmonization, sightreading, and improvisation. It will help music
majors prepare for the piano proficiency test.
(Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from instructor)
MUS 158
Class Guitar (.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as
they apply to therapeutic settings, including
discussion of professional ethics. A holistic
approach to therapy with music. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using
music and theatre techniques to develop the
student’s basic skills of Music Theatre. Concepts
of diverse music-theatre forms are introduced.
Course includes reading, writing, research, class
discussion, exercises, small and large group
participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live
productions.
Music Business
MUS 105
The Music Business
An introduction to the music industry. Topics
include copyright, licensing, contracts, publicity and marketing. Other topics include the
record industry, agents and managers. Musical
genres and historical periods are compared and
analyzed.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts administrator
in the management of performing arts projects
and organizations. Factors affecting trends and
earnings, challenges within the industry, and
differentiation between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed
on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and in benefiting from practical field
experience. (Prereq.: MUS/BUS 105)
Methods and Pedagogy
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MUS 355
Music Methods: Strings (.5 course)
MUS 356
Music Methods: Brass/Percussion
MUS 357
Music Methods: Woodwinds
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(.5 course)
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German
Diction (253), French Diction (254) (each .25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian, German, and French
through the study of the art song repertoire.
Includes regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and
baton technique, score analysis and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature.
(Prereq.: MUS 101, 111, 231)
(.5 course)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection, advanced conducting
techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass
piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
(.5 course)
Music
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.:
Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
Performance/Study/Chamber Music/Recitals/
Accompanying/
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
Performance Studies provide a unique opportunity
for Augsburg students to study on an individual basis with
artist/teachers who are active performers in this region.
Performance Studies courses are available to music majors
and non-majors and are individualized to meet the experience, ability, background, and goals of the student.
Music majors may register for 0.25 credits (half-hour
weekly lessons); or 0.5 credits (one hour weekly lessons), in
accordance with their specific degree requirements. Nonmajors may register for credit or for 0.0 credit (half hour
weekly lessons). First-years may qualify to have their lesson fee waived (one instrument per semester for half-hour
weekly lessons, 0.0 or 0.25 credits), if concurrently registered
for and playing that instrument for a large ensemble (MUE
111, 112, 114, 121, 141). Other ensembles may qualify upon
petition to the music department.
Lessons are numbered sequentially to reflect each year
of performance study (i.e. 1xx is two semesters, first year of
study; 2xx is second year of study, etc.) and lessons for credit
must be registered by ADD/DROP form, signed, and delivered to registrar’s office by the student. Check with the music
office or use the search option on AUGNET Records and
Registration to get the correct course section for instruments
with more than one teacher.
MUP 111-211-311-411
Voice
MUP 116-216-316-416
Electric Bass
MUP 121-221-321-421
Violin
MUP 122-222-322-422
Viola
MUP 123-223-323-423
Cello
MUP 124-224-324-424
Bass
MUP 131-231-331-431
Oboe
MUP 132-232-332-432
Bassoon
MUP 133-233-333-433
Clarinet
MUP 134-234-334-434
Saxophone
MUP 135-235-335-435
Flute
MUP 137-237-337-437
Horn
MUP 141-241-341-441
Trumpet
MUP 142-242-342-442
Trombone
MUP 143-243-343-443
Baritone
MUP 144-244-344-444
Tuba
MUP 152-252-352-452
Piano
MUP 161-261-361-461
Guitar
MUP 171-271-371-471
Percussion
MUP 181-281-381-481
Organ
MUP 191-291-391-491
Harp
MUP 192-292-392-492
Improvisation
MUP 193-293-393-493
Composition
The following Chamber Music courses are offered for 0.0
credit and fulfill the chamber music/small ensemble requirement for music majors. The courses are also open to nonmajors by permission of the instructor.
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 122
String Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 125
Guitar Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 129A/B Improvisation (.0 course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format.
Open to instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 142
Brass Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 144
Percussion Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 145
Piano Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (0.0/.25 course)
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is a group that performs extensively in a wide variety of venues. The literature performed
reflects the cultural diversity and historical context of jazz.
Placement is by audition or by arrangement with the director.
Preference is given to Concert Band members.
MUE 294
Opera Workshop
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal,
and performance of operatic repertoire.
(1.0 course)
MUE 494
Opera Workshop
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal,
and performance of operatic repertoire.
(.25 course)
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MUP 159
Piano accompanying
Professional accompanying/weekly coaching for
singers and instrumentalists. Recommended for
students preparing recitals, auditions, or special
performance projects who would benefit from
individualized collaboration and coaching with
a professional pianist. MUP fee schedule applies.
(see the Music Department Student Handbook)
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One-half hour recital at
repertoire level III for music education majors,
one hour recital at level IV for music performance majors. No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 458
Senior Recital (.0 course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire level III for
B.A. or B.S. candidates. No course credit. Private
instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One hour recital at repertoire level IV for Music Education majors, one
hour recital at level V for Music Performance
majors. No course credit. Private instructor may
request a pre-recital hearing.
Large Ensembles
Please note that only large ensemble participation (Augsburg
Concert Band, Augsburg Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg
Choir, Masterworks Chorale, Riverside Singers, or Cedar
Singers) for credit will satisfy the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements. Large ensemble LAF requirements are fulfilled
by participation with 0.25 credit granted each semester for
four semesters, to equal 1.0 credit. (A maximum of two
credits for large ensemble participation may be used towards
graduation requirements.) Transfer students must participate
in an Augsburg ensemble during their entire residency. Music
majors may choose to take large ensembles for 0.0 or .25
credit, depending on course load/need.
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week of each semester or by contacting
the ensemble director.
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MUE 111
Augsburg Choir
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers of Augsburg
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 115
Cedar Singers
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra
(0.0/.25 course)
MUE 141
Concert Band
(0.0/.25 course)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses
MUS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
MUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
MUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. (MUS/BUS 245 is the prerequisite for
MUS/BUS 399 Internship)
MUS 498
Independent Study
Advanced research and projects not otherwise
provided for in the department curriculum.
Open only to advanced students upon approval
by the faculty.
(.5 course)
MUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. Open only to
advanced students upon approval of the faculty.
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
Natural Science Teaching
Licensures
The natural science licensure program for teachers is
designed to provide strong preparation for science teaching
and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a broad, basic background in science and allow for specialization in an area. The
following programs assume that the student will meet the
distribution/general education requirements of the College,
the requirements for appropriate majors, the courses required
in the Department of Education and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of calculus. Consult with the
Department of Education for requirements in education.
Early consultation with the major area coordinator is essential.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted (Chemistry), Jeff
Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current licensure
requirements. All upper division courses required for the
biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
Broad Base Requirements (also for 5-8 general science licensure)
GEO XXX
Introductory Geology (taken off-campus)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
BIO 102
Biological World
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
Biology Major—B.A. in Life Sciences
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Arts in
Biology degree, but with the following differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology courses are
required, along with:
Additional science courses required for 5-12 include:
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
SCI 106
Meteorology
An introductory geology course
A grade of 2.0 or above is required for all supporting courses
and upper division biology courses applied to the major.
Upper division biology requirements must be traditionally
graded. A GPA of 2.50 in upper division biology courses is
required for all life sciences majors.
Post-baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and
seek life science teaching licensure at Augsburg are required
to complete a minimum of two upper division biology
courses at Augsburg with grades of 2.5 or higher. Required
or elective courses are determined by the department following review of transcripts and prior to matriculation.
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
CHM 351
Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352
Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
Two courses from:
CHM 364, 367, 464, 470, 481, 482 or BIO 367
One year of general physics — PHY 121, 122
General Science
(for licensure for grades 5-8)
If added to life science Chemistry or Physics, will expand
license to 5-12
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
BIO 102
Biological World
BIO 121
Human Biology
SCI 106
Introduction to Meteorology
GEO XXX
Introductory Geology (taken off-campus)
Physics Major (for licensure in physics 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation major in physics:
PHY 121
General Physics
PHY 122
General Physics
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory
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PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122; PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, and III
PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical
Physics (Prereq.: MAT 245 or equivalent)
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
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Nordic Area Studies
Nordic Area Studies—NAS
Nordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The
curriculum treats Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as
an integrated cultural region with a shared history, common
values, and a high degree of political, social, and economic
interdependency. Courses in Nordic area studies postulate a
Nordic regional identity as a context in which to appreciate
the differences between the five individual countries and to
understand the complexity of their interactions among themselves and the global community.
NAS 121
Fire and Ice: Introduction to Nordic Literature
This course provides an introduction to Nordic
culture via the medium of literature. Readings
foreground issues of personal, ethnic, and
national identity against the broad backdrop of
Scandinavian history, social democratic values,
and globalization.
NAS 230
Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special
emphasis on conditions and developments in
the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian
language required.
Coordinator
NAS 351
The Modern Nordic Novel
Frankie Shackelford
Lectures illustrate the development of the
Nordic novel. Class discussion is based on
reading selected works in translation from all
five Nordic countries. Norwegian majors will be
required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper division.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for the major must be
Augsburg courses. The remainder may be transfer credits
included in the major on approval of the program coordinator. Students graduating with a major or minor must also
present the equivalent of intermediate level competence in a
Scandinavian language. See Norwegian language course listings under the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural
Studies.
Recommended supporting preparation: Study abroad
through International Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and Scandinavian Urban
Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland, or Iceland; elective courses or a second
major such as Norwegian, history, political science, urban
studies, business administration, international relations,
sociology, or social work.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered
courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing
one of the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
NAS 352
The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen,
Strindberg, and selected 20th-century dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development of Nordic drama.
Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings
and written work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
NAS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
NAS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
NAS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
NAS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Nordic Area Studies Courses
Additional course offerings are available through the
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term. (See International Studies)
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See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
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Nursing
Nursing—NUR
The Augsburg Department of Nursing is designed exclusively
for registered nurses who want to expand their career opportunities in the healthcare field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding; nurses practice in hospitals, clinics, corporations,
parishes, government agencies, schools, and community
organizations, or in their own private practices. Wherever
they work, nurses provide comprehensive health care for persons, groups, and communities comprised of diverse cultures
and socioeconomic levels throughout the life span.
The bachelor’s degree equips nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts with the art and science of nursing.
The nursing program at Augsburg also provides educational
opportunities to increase skills in critical thinking, clinical
investigation, and decision-making in preparation for challenging new nursing positions in emerging care systems.
Augsburg’s nursing program, which leads to a bachelor
of science degree with a major in nursing, is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for
a public health nurse registration certificate through the
Minnesota State Board of Nursing.
ing courses from another institution to meet requirements in
the nursing major at Augsburg must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
each of these graduation skills.
The program has been planned so that courses in the
nursing major can be completed over 15 months (full-time
study, two courses per term) with a summer break; however,
students may pursue their studies at a slower and more flexible pace.
Courses in the nursing major are offered on weekday
evenings with a practicum course (NUR 411) requiring additional weekday time. More time may be required to complete
the total course of study depending on the number of liberal
arts (general education) courses needed to complete the BSN
degree, and the number of credits transferred from other
colleges or universities. Students in nursing may take nonnursing courses in both day school and Weekend College.
Students interested in pursuing the nursing major should
consult with BSN admissions staff in the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office for program planning.
Departmental Honors
Degree and Major Requirements
Admission to the honors major requires: a GPA of at least
3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall, application to the department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing faculty, and honors thesis to be presented
before a faculty committee by April 15. Candidates register
for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Note regarding Latin honors: To be eligible for Latin
honors, a student must meet minimum GPA standards as
well as complete a minimum of fourteen traditionally graded
credits at Augsburg and have no more than two elective pass/
no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as
P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will “N”
grades). For further information, see the Latin honors section
on page 61.
Major
Admission to the Nursing Major
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Magdeline Aagard, Marty Aleman,
Katherine Baumgartner (Coordinator BSN program in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul), Joan Brandt, Ruth Enestvedt, Joyce
Miller, Sue Nash (Coordinator BSN program in Rochester),
Joyce Perkins, Pauline Utesch, Kathleen Welle (Coordinator
of Augsburg Central Nursing Center)
Seven courses including:
NUR 300
NUR 305
NUR 306
NUR 403
NUR 410
NUR 411
NUR 490
Trends and Issues in Nursing
Communication
Paradigms in Nursing
Families and the Life Cycle
Community Health Nursing I
Community Health Nursing II
Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a
cumulative major GPA of 2.50 are required. Students also
must complete Augsburg’s residence and general education
requirements.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning
(QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the required courses in the nursing
major and are met by completing the major.
Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nurs-
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg
College, admission to the nursing major requires the following:
• Completed application
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the basic nursing
program
• Unencumbered RN license – must be a registered nurse
who is licensed and currently registered to practice in
Minnesota prior to beginning the nursing major
• Evidence of HIPAA training
• Up-to-date immunization records
• Federal criminal background check
Special conditions:
• Students may be provisionally admitted to the bachelor of
science in nursing program at Augsburg due to a cumulative GPA of less than 2.50 in their basic nursing program.
Full admission to the program requires students to achieve
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a GPA of 3.00 or better in two liberal arts courses at
Augsburg.
• Students may apply to Augsburg College prior to completion of their degree program provided all admission
requirements are met prior to enrolling to Augsburg.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered Nurses (RNs) transferring into Augsburg College’s
BSN Completion program will be granted six (6) course credits (24 semester credit hours) in recognition of their previous
lower division nursing coursework if the following standards
are met:
• Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program or a Diploma
in Nursing program. Both must be a state board-approved
program.
• Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States is
submitted for evaluation to the World Education Service
(WES), an agency approved by Augsburg College to evaluate foreign transcripts. Reports should be sent directly
to Augsburg College. In addition, nursing coursework
must be verified for authenticity by the Commission
on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
Applicants must request CGFNS (www.cgfns.org) to forward the educational credentials report to the Minnesota
State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must apply for licensure and demonstrate
successful passing of the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX). Nurses who have previously
submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other
than Minnesota, who have passed the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency
requirements expected of all students.
Students who change their major and transfer out of the B.S.
in Nursing completion program will lose the six-credit block
grant and their transfer credit evaluation will be reassessed.
The six credit block grant will be applied toward a Bachelor
of Science degree in Nursing only.
campus; at United, Mercy, Unity, and Children’s Hospitals in
St. Paul, Coon Rapids, and Fridley, Minn.; and in Rochester,
Minn.
Nursing Courses
NUR 300
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate
the current responsibilities of the professional
nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and issues are explored in relation
to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 305
Communication
Explores the components of the professional
role and continues the professional socialization
process. Theories about how individuals and
groups communicate are applied to changing
professional roles. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.)
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and
applied to practice and research. (Prereq.: NUR
300 or concurrent enrollment.)
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and explores theories
related to family structure and function throughout the life span. (Prereq.: NUR 305 and 306, or
consent of instructor.)
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are
essential to maintain or improve the health of
culturally diverse individuals, families, groups,
and communities. (Prereq.: Math Placement
3 or MAT 105, completion of NUR 300-level
courses.)
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must
be taken into account in any decision to work toward a college degree. For this reason, Augsburg offers full- and parttime sequential alternatives for pursuing a nursing degree.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are available evenings and
weekends. Nursing classes usually meet on alternate weekday evenings for three-to-four-hour time blocks. Clinical
practicum requirements usually occur on weekdays. Optional
immersion practicums abroad are scheduled throughout the
year. Check with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended that most liberal arts courses be taken
before starting the nursing major. Nursing majors can complete courses toward the baccalaureate at the Minneapolis
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NUR 411
Community Health Nursing II
Provides clinical experience in communitybased health care delivery systems. Students will
apply nursing process, teaching/learning theory,
and public health principles with culturally
diverse clients. (Prereq.: NUR 410)
NUR 490
Leadership/Management
The capstone course for the nursing major.
Integrates concepts from nursing and the liberal
arts. Examines the professional nurse roles of
leader and manager. Concepts of change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics,
Nursing
accountability, and advocacy in the leadermanager role are studied. Application of theory
occurs in selected practice settings with a professional nurse preceptor. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: Senior status
and completion of 300 level nursing courses and
REL 300.)
NUR 495
Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration
of selected topics in nursing. The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the
faculty and students.
NUR 499
Independent Study/Research (optional)
See description on page 65.
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR
410, students are required to consult with faculty prior to
registration regarding review of the theoretical content.
Students who decelerate for more than five years may be
asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to audit
courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and 48
clinical practicum hours.
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Philosophy—PHI
Philosophy is in an important sense the most fundamental of
the disciplines. All of the sciences and most other disciplines
arose out of it. Moreover, it is concerned with asking and
answering the “big” questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after death? Are there
absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the best? What
is knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar
questions for themselves through the development and use of
critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from
the past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that
students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors
continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others
use the major to prepare for other professional studies such
as law, medicine, religious ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
Markus Fuehrer (Chair), David Apolloni, Bruce Reichenbach
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose
of the major is to augment the technical skills of a computer
scientist with the creativity and liberal arts perspective of a
philosopher. The result is a degree that is very marketable in
industry and that provides an excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate
study in philosophy. See Computer Science for course listing.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year. The program
will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the
student’s choice that involves research above the course level,
and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from PHI 241, 242, 343, and
344.
Philosophy Courses
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we know, if we can
have certain knowledge, if there are universal
moral principles, whether God exists, the nature
of the mind, etc.), to philosophical vocabulary,
and to critical thinking and what it means to
view the world philosophically.
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they use to make moral
judgments. The course explores major philosophical approaches to evaluating moral actions
and then applies them to contemporary issues.
The Christian tradition will inform the considerations. Students who receive credit for PHI
120 may not receive credit for PHI 125. (Prereq.:
Pass CT assessment of GST 100)
Eight courses including:
PHI 230
or PHI 385
Logic
Intro. to Formal Logic and Computation
Theory
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek
Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and
Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and
19th Century Philosophy
PHI 344
20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking
(S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by
taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in philosophy, the philosophy department also offers a cross-disciplinary major in conjunction with the computer science department emphasizing
areas of interest in which philosophy and computer science
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PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human
understanding, emotions, and action with
respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning
by asking what the end or purpose of human life
is, students learn about the moral and intellectual virtues required to reach the end. Topics
of friendship and human love are followed by
an analysis of human happiness. Students who
receive credit for PHI 125 may not receive credit
for PHI 120.
Philosophy
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
The nature and history of romantic love. The
ethics of sex in relation to love, marriage, the
institution of monogamy, and homosexuality are
considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from
exposition. Then they learn the rules that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to
recognize and construct sound arguments. The
last part of the course focuses on informal logic
and inductive reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG3 and
pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned
the Greek philosophers from Thales to Plotinus
and still concern us today: the nature of reality
and its relationship to language and reason, the
immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and
human knowledge, and the nature of the good
life.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval
and Renaissance philosophers in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation
involved in constructing a Christian philosophy.
Topics include: the nature of being, human
understanding in relation to faith, and the
place of the image of God in the human condition. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century
Philosophy
The course surveys the major philosophical
schools in the 20th and 21st centuries: analytic
philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism,
pragmatism, and post-modern philosophy.
Focus of study is on major texts of these movements. Students are strongly encouraged to take
PHI 343 before taking PHI 344.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the
relation between faith and reason? Does God
exist, and if so, what can be said about God?
Can God’s goodness be reconciled with human
suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible? (Prereq.: Pass CT assessement or GST
100)
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of reality, the self, ways of
knowing, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge
is, whether the scientist’s knowledge of the
world is profoundly different and better than
that of the non-scientist, and what degrees of
certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: one course in natural
science)
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
PHI 370
Existentialism
Philosophical issues raised and illustrated by
painting, sculpture, literature, music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of
aesthetic judgment, the definition of art; the
nature of aesthetic experience, the evaluation
of art, creativity, the relation between the artist’s
intention, the work of art, and its relation to the
rest of the artistic tradition. For arts majors and
students with a strong background in the arts.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
Studies in the writings—both philosophical and
literary—of prominent existentialist authors.
The course examines what it means to be a
being-in-the-world and explores such themes as
absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox.
(Suggested: one prior course in philosophy.
Alternate years)
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19thCentury Philosophy
We study the major rationalists of the 17th
century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the major
empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley,
Hume), Kant’s synthesis of rationalism and
empiricism, and 19th-century Idealism and the
reaction to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and
Mill). (Suggested prior course: PHI 241)
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course discusses some fundamental ethical
theories, which it then carefully applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and
delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human
experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion,
care for the dying, and euthanasia.
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation
Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order
logic including logical connectives, proof theory,
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and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown
automata, and Turing machines. Incompleteness
and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385.
Prereq. for PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385:
CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT 145 or
MAT 171)
PHI 388
Seminar in Philosophy
This course focuses on one philosopher, one
philosophical writing, and/or on one topic in
philosophy. Students work on preparing an indepth thesis paper on some aspect of the course
through discussion of the course material. Short
lectures are used to introduce students to the
material followed by discussion and debate to
move students into the depths of the material.
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual
philosopher or a specific topic in philosophy,
such as philosophical movements, the history
of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI
241, 242, 343, 344, or consent of instructor, and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Offered annually)
PHI 490
Keystone
This course integrates the student’s general education experience with an overview of specific
philosophical ideas.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
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Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
PHI 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
PHI 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Physical Education
See listing under Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science.
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Physics—PHY
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to
understand the fundamental principles that describe and
govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called
“natural philosophers,” physicists investigate by means
of controlled experimentation and mathematical analysis.
Physics includes the study of systems ranging from subatomic particles to the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of stars.
Physics plays an important role in many of the liberal arts
disciplines and contributes to society’s understanding of such
areas as energy, weather, medical science, and space exploration.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of rapid technological
advances, the department strives to give students not only an
understanding of basic concepts, but also insights into recent
developments. A rigorous major provides students with the
preparation required for graduate study in physics. It also
provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced
work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the medical
and health-related fields. The department serves the liberal
arts by offering courses for non-science students that enable
them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of
science. These courses provide the basis for further study and
enable students to follow new developments in science with
heightened awareness and comprehension.
The department supervises the pre-engineering program,
with degree programs available at cooperating universities at
both the bachelor’s and advanced degree levels, and administers Augsburg College’s portion of funds designated for
the Minnesota Space Grant College Consortium, funded by
NASA. It also maintains active research programs through
its Center for Atmospheric and Space Sciences and the
Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support from the
National Science Foundation, NASA, and other private and
public sources. Several students work as research assistants
in these efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative education, internship, and undergraduate
research programs provide opportunities for students to
apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical
situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, Jeffrey Johnson, David
Murr, Ben Stottrup, David Venne, Kevin Landmark
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
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Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Major
Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245, 369 Calculus III and Modeling and Differential
Equations in Biological and Natural
Sciences
or MAT 245 Calculus III
and PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout
the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:
S: COM 111, COM 115, or MAT 201
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Bachelor of Science
Major
Seventeen courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
PHY 245
Modern Physics
PHY 261
Electronics
PHY 351
Mechanics I
PHY 352
Mechanics II
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106
Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
MAT 245, 369
Calculus III and Modeling and
Differential Equations in Biological
and Natural Sciences
or MAT 245
Calculus III
PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical
Physics
Physics
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W)
are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:
S: COM 115
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics
honor society is open to those students who have completed
the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in
physics and overall, and rank in the upper third of their class.
Physics Courses
PHY 101
Introductory Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system,
stars, and galaxies. In addition the course traces
the development of scientific thought from early
civilization to the present day. Night viewing
is required. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
MPG 2. Fall, spring)
Bachelor of Science
Physics Major With Concentration in Space Physics
Eighteen course credits. It is the same as the B.S. major, with
the addition of PHY 320 and PHY 420, and the omission of
the elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on
intuitive approach) in which the applications,
problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles of physics. (Two
three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3.
Spring)
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original
research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral
presentation and written report. Project proposals should be
made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to
work closely with members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during the first year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY 327) during
the sophomore year.
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s
weather and climate. Topics include winds,
fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation,
thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and
ozone depletion. (Three one-hour lectures, one
two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2 and pass
CT assessment or GST 100. Fall, spring)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey
of natural science. This course focuses on the
nature of science and major concepts of physics
and chemistry. Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3)
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121
General Physics I
PHY 122
General Physics II
Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course focuses on
major concepts of earth science and biology.
Laboratory work will complement lectures and
will include the use of computers and electronic
sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the physics community on a professional basis. Membership in the society is
open to all students interested in physics.
PHY 114
Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
A practical and hands-on approach to earth
and space science for students admitted to the
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elementary education program. Topics covered
include the solar system and the origin of Earth;
the structure of Earth including plate tectonics,
earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals and rocks;
the hydrologic cycle and the effect of water on
the planet; and the changing climate of Earth.
(Two three-hour laboratory/lecture periods.
Prereq.: elementary education major and MPG
3. Fall, spring)
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PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which
the applications, problems, and experiments
are selected to illustrate fundamental principles
and provide a broad survey of physics. (Three
one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 119
Physics for the Fine Arts
A scientific study of sound, light, and the
mechanics of structures and the human body
relating to music, the visual arts, and theatre.
Explores the physics of phenomena and perception fundamental to these disciplines. (Three
one hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121
General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including
mechanics and wave motion. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors.
(Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including
thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and
optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering,
and other specified majors. (Three one-hour
lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
121, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, MAT 146 or
concurrent registration. Spring)
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modern physics from a historical and experimental perspective. Relativity,
atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state
physics. This course develops the experimental
foundations and need for quantum mechanics.
(Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital
electronics, and the analysis and use of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three
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Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146. Spring:
cross-listed with computer science)
PHY 320
Introduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth’s space environment including
solar, planetary, magnetospheric, ionospheric,
and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics,
magnetic storms, particle precipitation, aurora,
and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
PHY/MAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial
differentiation, partial differential equations,
Fourier series, series solution of differential
equations, Legendre, Bessel, and other orthogonal functions, vector calculus, applied linear
algebra (e.g., matrix multiplication, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors, special matrices, determinants), and functions of a complex variable.
(Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122 or
consent of instructor, MAT 245 or equivalent.
Spring: cross-listed with mathematics)
PHY 351
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian,
Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics
include conservation principles, single particle
motion, gravitation, oscillations, central forces,
and two-particle kinematics. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 369 or PHY
327, and pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
PHY 352
Mechanics II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian,
Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics
include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, and noninertial reference frames. (Three
one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY 351,
MAT 369 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is
developed using vector calculus. Topics include
electrostatics, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s
equations, and electric properties of materials.
(Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 369 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is
developed using vector calculus. Topics include
magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on
Maxwell’s equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 369 or PHY 327. Spring)
Physics
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I
Students work in small groups on advanced
experiments from various physics subfields
(including modern physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism, and optics) with a
focus on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and scientific communication.
Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW
software for computerized data acquisition and
experiment control. (One three-hour laboratory
and an occasional one-hour seminar per week.
Prereq.: junior or senior standing or consent of
instructor and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111.
Fall)
(.5 course)
PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and software design
(LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by application of these techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum
physics and technology, modern optics, biophysics, and other areas. (One three-hour laboratory
and an occasional one-hour seminar per week.
Prereq.: PHY 395, junior or senior standing or
consent of instructor, and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including
waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma drifts, particle
motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann
equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport,
and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY
362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various
theories of metals, crystal lattices, band structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions and
consequences of the solid state of materials will
be explored at a very detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into account. (Three
one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 351, PHY 362;
PHY 486 strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including
de Broglie’s postulates, the Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation
values, and approximation methods. Applications
include potential wells and barriers, the harmonic
oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245, 351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PHY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
PHY 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
PHY 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
PHY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. Open to juniors and
seniors with departmental approval.
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Political Science—POL
Firmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition, political science
shares concerns with the humanities, other behavioral sciences,
and mathematics and the sciences. The role and significance
of authority in human affairs establish the focus of political
science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of
an experienced faculty that offers courses in all major areas of
political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas
of campaigns and elections, comparative and international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American public law.
Political scientists use systematic inquiry and analysis to
examine political reality. The student who majors in political science will explore political ideas and values, investigate
political cooperation and conflict, analyze and compare
political systems, and develop perspectives on international
relations. In the process, the student will be encouraged
to relate insights from other liberal arts disciplines such as
philosophy, psychology, economics, history, and sociology to
the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of political sciene,
the major supplies the breadth appropriate for graduate
work in political science, public administration, public
policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as
a foundation on which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other fields. Legislative and
other internships, as well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg political science
students in the Twin Cities area. Combined with broad, balanced, and flexible course offerings, these special opportunities enhance the student’s potential for graduate study and a
successful career.
Political Science Faculty
Joseph Underhill (Chair), Andrew Aoki, Sarah CombellickBidney, Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth Klages, Norma Noonan
Degree and Major Requirements
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158
POL 483
POL 484
Political Patterns and Processes
Political/Statistics/Methodology
Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective—one of the following:
POL 121
POL 122
POL 160
POL 170
American Government and Politics
Metropolitan Complex
World Politics
Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division courses in four out of
five political science areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one internship may count
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for an upper division area. Also one other political science
course in any area, upper or lower division.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning
(QR), and Writing (W) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses:
S: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required
Specific Required Courses — six total
POL 121
POL170
POL 483
POL 484
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
Electives—five total
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
POL 381
Plus two additional upper level courses in Political Science
(can come from the list above, or be any other upper level
Political Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change Concentration in
Political Science
Major: 11 courses required.
Six Specific Courses:
ECO 112 or 113
POL 121 or 122
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by political science
adviser)
ECO 490, POL 483, or SOC 362 (only one can be used for
this requirement)
POL 484
One Course from the Following:
POL 121
POL 122
POL 124
POL 140
POL 158
POL 160
POL 170
Political Science
Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 370
POL 371
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, 413 (only one of these can be used for this
requirement)
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser
approval.
2. If both POL 121 and 122 are completed, one can
count for section I and one for section II. The same course
cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can
count for section I and one for section III. The same course
cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
4. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413)
can be counted toward the four courses required in Section III.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science includes the requirements listed above, plus the following: The student’s GPA
must be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the student must
take an honors independent study and a seminar, and must
submit an honors thesis to be defended before a faculty
committee. Students may work with any member of the
department on their honors thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the department chair. Students should apply for the
honors major no later than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122 or 170; POL 158;
and at least three upper-division courses in three out of five
political science areas. POL 483 may not usually be used for
a minor.
POL 371
POL 380
When necessary, substitutions can be approved by the chair
(e.g. if a required course has to be canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change Minor: Six courses
required
Three Specific Courses:
POL 121 or 122.
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by adviser)
Three Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, or 413
SOC 381
Notes
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL 122, with adviser
approval.
2. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed, one can
count for section I and one for section II. The same course
cannot fulfill requirements in both sections.
3. Only one economics course (either 312, 313, or 413)
can be counted toward the three courses required in Section II.
Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five
courses in political science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill requirements for
the social studies core; education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
POL 121
POL170
Principles of Macroeconomics (elective for
social science core)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics (elective for
social science core)
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division economics course
Two of the following three courses:
Education Courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223 and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
ESE 310
Pre-Law Minor: six courses required
Four Required Courses:
Two Electives:
Two courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
ECO 112
EDC 200
Orientation to Education (required for
licensure)
5-12 Methods: Social Studies — Capstone
course (required for licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121
American Government (social science core
course)
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Two upper-level political science courses (must be in two
different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this major, a student
must have been admitted into the Department of Education.
To be licensed in social studies, additional education courses
and the social studies core are required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics, (II) Comparative
Politics and Analysis, (III) International Politics, (IV) Public
Law, and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any course
listed in more than one area may be counted in only one area
toward major or minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary education may
take a political science major or the teaching major in economics and political science. Either option requires that the
student also take courses required for the social studies core.
For more information, see the department chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing of terms in
which courses are offered.
POL 323
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social,
and political change, looking primarily, but
not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks
at how individuals can try to effect political
change. (Prereq.: one previous course in political science, or junior or senior status or consent
of instructor)
POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials, bureaucrats, and
interest groups shape government policies in
various areas, including taxes, the environment,
and social welfare policy. How public policies
are formulated and implemented.
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral process. Field work
with political parties, interest groups, and media
in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor. Fall
term of election years)
Political science Courses
I. American Government and Politics
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POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology
(such as the Internet) and of the traditional
electronic media. Covers uses of technology and
media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment,
and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing)
POL 121
American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government—including Congress, the presidency,
and the courts—as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political
parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
POL 370
Constitutional Law
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences
on urban public policy. Includes case studies of
the Twin Cities metro area.
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic, and social issues
will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the Upper Mississippi
River watershed, including controversies about
river pollution, the lock and dam system,
regional water supply, flood control, and farming
practices. Includes site visits to see how local
policy-makers and stakeholders are trying to
achieve sustainability in the watershed.
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POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and leadership. Can
include focus on national, state, or local level.
(Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
II. Comparative Politics and Analysis
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political
system and decision-making process with some
comparison of major political systems and discussion of contemporary issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and
Political Science
processes of European states. The course will
focus on either European community law and
politics or domestic politics in European states.
(Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other
communist/post-communist states in terms of
political behavior, evolution, institutions, and
political processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative
politics will be explored. Themes and countries
vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or
consent of instructor)
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of
political systems and comparisons of political
processes such as political participation, political
development, political change, and revolution.
Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in
international relations; analysis of some methods for studying international relations; analysis
of major trends; senior thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement for International
Relations majors. (Prereq.: four courses in the
international relations sequence and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
IV. Public Law
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process.
Theories of law; law and society; roles of courts,
police, lawyers, and juries; the United States
Constitution as “supreme” law; law as politics;
historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophical role of the
Supreme Court in the American political system
in significant decisions affecting the allocation
of powers in the national government and in
the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at least
junior status and one previous course in political science)
III. International Politics
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the dynamics of the
international system, theories of international
relations, and a focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign
policy process in Russia (and the former USSR)
and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 368
Model United Nations
This course provides students with in-depth
understanding of the United Nations and
international diplomacy through the process of
preparation for attending the National Model
United Nations Conference which is held each
spring in New York City. Students research a
country and set of issues for the committee on
which they will serve. (Prereq.: POL 160 or
equivalent and consent of instructor.)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign policy decision-making,
simulations of international problems. Topic to be
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content
will vary, defined by the subtitle of the course.
(Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts
in media law and regulation, including the uses
of law to settle disputes about media content,
access, ethics, and ownership. (Prereq.: one
course in political science, POL 342, or consent
of instructor)
V. Political Theory and Analysis
POL 140
Social Justice in America
Examines social justice in urban policies such
as housing and education (issues may vary).
Students develop their own arguments about
social justice. Emphasis on class discussion; substantial participation required.
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section II for description.)
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POL 282
Understanding Asian America
POL 299
Directed Study
Asian Americans and their place in American
politics and society. Includes some coverage of
Asian American history and looks at the struggle
to define Asian Americans.
See description on page 65.
POL 380
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers,
emphasizing the values, goals, and assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative perspective and
American political thought. Topic to be included
in the subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political
science or consent of instructor, ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111, and pass CT assessment or GST
100)
POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories
in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model
for political study. Major research is required.
This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
(Prereq.: POL 158 and two upper division
courses, or consent of instructor)
VI. Seminars, Independent Study, and Internships
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter. (On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design, descriptive
and inferential statistics, computer methods,
and issues in the construction and execution of
political surveys. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
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POL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
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Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
POL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Psychology
Psychology—PSY
Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding of individual and
group behavior. The study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method to think creatively
and critically beyond the classroom. To prepare students for
graduate study and work in psychology, the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong foundation in research and theoretical work with the application of
knowledge and skills in coursework, research experiences,
and internships within the community. The curriculum’s
emphasis on the experiential dimensions of learning and the
integration of liberal arts and professional domains prepares
students for careers in many settings including business,
education, social services, research, law, government, church,
and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have
varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling, physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and
industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in
psychological applications to health, law, and public policy.
Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning
experiences including group and individual projects, Psi Chi
Honor Society, and faculty-student research teams.
Psychology Faculty
David Matz (Chair), Grace Dyrud, Stacy Freiheit, Lisa Jack,
Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Nancy Steblay, Henry Yoon, Paloma
Hesemeyer
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
The major is 10 courses
Foundations of Psychology
PSY 105
PSY 215
PSY 315
Principles of Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics I
Research Methods and Statistics II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325
PSY 354
PSY 355
Social Behavior
Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491
PSY 493
Advanced Research Seminar
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives (two courses)
PSY 399/396 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 201
PSY 263
Health Psychology
Sports Psychology
PSY 357
PSY 359
PSY 373
PSY 385
PSY 410
Behavioral Analysis
Assessment
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 10
required psychology courses; no more than 13 course credits
can count for graduation.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be from
Augsburg. No more than two courses from among PSY 199,
299, 399/396, and 499 may be counted.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer-course policy for majors and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years
will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer
guidelines may only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit
for the major.
All psychology majors must have an adviser in the psychology department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law involves the application of
scientific and professional aspects of psychology to questions
and issues relating to law and the legal system. This field
encompasses contributions made in a number of different
areas — research, clinical practice, public policy, and teaching/training among them — from a variety of orientations
within the field of psychology, such as developmental, social,
cognitive, neuropsychology, and clinical. Students in this
concentration will participate in at least three experiential
learning venues: laboratory research, a community-based
internship, and study tours to Hennepin County Courts.
See department chair for specific requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology departments offer courses
relevant to students with interests in social psychology. The
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intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide
students with a solid disciplinary foundation along with
specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social
psychological perspective. Students will participate in internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology interest. Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in areas intended to
prepare students for careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas. In addition, the
social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school
preparation. See department chair for specific requirements.
PSY 250
Child Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining
development and behavior. Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Departmental Honors
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive and negative
aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant
to those who study and work with the largest
growing segment of our population—the elderly.
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to
development during the adolescent and young
adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
GPA of 3.00 in the major and 3.50 overall, and completion of
a high-quality research project. Formal application must be
made during the junior year. Consult the department chair
for more detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and four electives. A minimum of two courses must be from Augsburg. No more than
two courses from among PSY 299, 399/396, and 499 may be
counted.
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PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles
of psychology. Applications of psychological
concepts to everyday situations are emphasized.
Research participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological,
behavioral, social, and biological interactions on
health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 215
Research Methods and Statistics I
Part I of a two-term sequence. See PSY 315. PSY
215 may be taken for one course credit without
taking PSY 315. Scientific method as practiced
in psychology. This sequence emphasizes skills
of bibliographic research, research design and
data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, and APA-style presentation of research
findings. (Prereq.: PSY 105, MPG 3, and sophomore status; pass CT assessment or GST 100)
PSY 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and
research to legal processes, policy, and problems.
Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness
memory, courtroom procedures, and forensic
clinical practice. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
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Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint
to study the influence of both the natural and
built physical environment on human behavior.
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 261
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to
description, dynamics, and development of
personality. Includes study of gender, social
position, and cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 262
Abnormal Psychology
Applying psychological science to understanding the causes and treatments for psychological
disorders. Topics include depression, anxiety,
schizophrenia, substance use, and eating disorders. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological
concepts applied to sports and enhancement of
athletic performance. Topics include motivation,
team development, leadership, psychological
skills training, and goal setting. (Prereq.: PSY
105)
PSY 271
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender
and its impact on the lives and behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Positive Psychology, Close
Relationships, Psychology and Religion.
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
Psychology
PSY 315
Research Methods and Statistics II
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Part II of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215.
Ideally PSY 315 should be taken in the term
immediately following PSY 215. (Prereq.: PSY
215 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111)
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include: the individual, group and
organizational structure/process and change.
(Prereq.: PSY 105)
Historical Perspectives
Social Behavior
PSY 381
PSY 325
Social factors that influence individual and
group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group
behavior, social influence, attitudes formation,
and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with
consent of instructor)
Focus on the people in psychology’s history,
their questions and positions, from the early
Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the
20th century, inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or
PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant
to the following topics: attention, perception,
pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and
language. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with
consent of instructor)
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Discuss therapeutic approaches and interventions in counseling (e.g., psychoanalysis,
person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral
therapy, and post-modern approaches). Topics
include counseling diverse clients, evidence
based practice, and ethical guidelines for the
counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or
PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between biology and behavior.
Considers biological bases of learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal and altered states of consciousness.
(Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with consent of
instructor)
PSY 390
Special Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Individual Differences, Evolutionary
Psychology. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with
consent of instructor)
Clinical Neuropsychology
Behavior Analysis
PSY 410
PSY 357
Principles of learning/behavior change and their
application to self-management, family, work,
school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with consent
of instructor, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
The exploration of human behavior when the
brain is altered by traumatic brain injury and
diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, and dementia.
Learn human neuroanatomy in order to relate
brain systems to attention, perception, memory,
language, personality, and awareness. Address
clinical issues, including neuropsychological
assessment and interviewing. (Prereq.: PSY 315
or consent of instructor)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing
human aptitudes, achievement, personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests,
and impacts of the environment on behavior.
Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of
reliability and validity, and legal and ethical
issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with consent of instructor)
PSY 360
Psychology Laboratory (.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the
supervision of a faculty member. Concurrent or
previous enrollment in a full credit course in the
faculty member’s area of expertise and approval
by that faculty member are required. (Prereq.:
Psy 215)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format.
Designed to extend students’ knowledge of
statistical and methodological techniques and to
explore contemporary professional issues and
implications for social policy. Recommended for
students headed for graduate school and those
electing an honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or
consent of instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary,
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theoretical, professional, and social policy issues
from a psychological viewpoint. (Prereq.: PSY
315 or consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
PSY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit)
on page 64. (Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other
psychology course).
PSY 299
Directed study
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 399/396 Internship
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See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit)
on page 64. Weekly class meetings are required
for this course. PSY 399 involves an off-campus
internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus
internship. The internship satisfies the Keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: PSY 315 and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
PSY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
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Religion, Youth and Family Ministry
Religion, Youth and Family
Ministry—REL, YFM
In today’s complex world, issues and conflicts are increasingly influenced by deeply-held religious beliefs and values.
The study of religion at Augsburg College invites students on
a search for meaning, challenging them to explore their own
religious beliefs and those of their neighbors, gain a broader
view of the role of faith in public life, and better understand
our global context.
As an academic discipline, religion probes many of life’s
critical questions:
• Who are we as human beings and where did we come
from?
• Why do bad things happen?
• How can we live meaningful lives?
• What happens after we die?
• How do our values shape our choices?
• What is our responsibility to others?
• What texts are sacred and how should we read them?
• How can we encourage cooperation and respect among
people of different faiths?
Students begin their search for meaning in the AugCore
courses REL 100, 200, or 300. Here they learn to articulate
their own beliefs and understand that what they believe
really matters. Students engage in a close reading of the Bible
and other sacred texts, study their historical contexts, and
apply these insights to contemporary social issues. They
also explore their own gifts and how they might be used in
service of the broader community as they pursue a life of
vocation. Students are invited to deepen their pursuit of these
questions by choosing a major or minor in religion, which
offers a wide range of courses in theology, biblical studies,
and world religions.
As a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA), Augsburg faculty and staff are eager to
engage in dialog with Christians from all denominations,
with people who practice other faith traditions, and with
those who claim no particular beliefs. Faculty in the Religion
Department represent several Christian denominations and
model respectful dialogue with students from a variety of
faith perspectives. We challenge all of our students to respect
and learn from one another and to think critically about matters of faith and reason in our lives together.
General Requirements
Majors
The Religion Department offers two majors: Religion (REL)
and Youth and Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
Religion 100 (or 300 for advanced transfer students) is prerequisite to all other courses.
Graduation Requirements
Courses designated REL and YFM are offered by the religion
department. A maximum of 13 total REL and YFM courses
may be applied toward the 32-course requirement for graduation. Taking extra electives in REL or YFM may require
students to complete more than the minimum 32 courses
required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and minors, including ACTC
courses, must be approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last
10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective credit for
the major. Students who have taken an approved introductory course in Bible and/or Christian theology at another college may take REL 300 in place of the College REL 100 and
200 requirement; consult the registrar’s office.
Advising
All majors must have an adviser in the department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall, research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the
department. Application must be received by the department
by Dec. 30 of the student’s senior year.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck II (Chair), Lori Brandt Hale, Bradley Holt,
Russell Kleckley, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Beverly
Stratton, Mark Tranvik, Hans Wiersma, Karl Jacobson,
Matthew Maruggi, Jeremy Myers
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Religion—REL
A religion major provides a strong foundation in the liberal
arts and prepares students for professional work and graduate studies in a wide range of fields. Since the major requires
only eight courses, students are encouraged to double-major
in a related field. Students considering seminary should
attend two Bible courses, and one course in theology or
church history. Students planning on graduate studies
in Religion ought to complete one Bible course, a world
religions course, and the Philosophy of Religion course. A
religion major also provides strong preparation for graduate
studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, church
history, and related fields. The major prepares students to
think critically, read analytically, write clearly, and speak confidently, skills that make our graduates attractive to graduate
schools.
Religion Courses
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course will explore some of
the biblical and theological resources that the
Christian tradition, seen through the lens of
vocation, brings to the search for meaning. Not
accepted for credit for students who have taken
REL 300 or 331. REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
REL 120
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
This course explores the relationship between
religion and science through issues that emerge
in public discussion through news and popular
media. Examples of topics include evolution
and intelligent design, genetic engineering and
stem cell research, and the social role of science
and science as vocation, along with historical
and philosophical development of science in its
relationship to religion.
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
Christian Vocation and the Search for
Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
REL 495
Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors, should be taken in the
junior or senior year. One New Testament Greek course may
be applied to the major.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’
own theological questions and positions and
on recognizing and evaluating religious claims
in the areas of biblical interpretation and the
historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. (Prereq.:
REL 100)
REL 200
REL 205
Exploring Topics in Religion
This course introduces students to various
topics within the field of religion. Students will
explore primary texts on topics such as gender,
economics, and politics and investigate and analyze the contemporary debates involving these
complex issues. Students will develop their own
perspectives on the topic under investigation.
(Prereq.: REL 100, 111, 221, 300, or 331; also
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W)
are met by completing the following courses:
QR: GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, or PHI 230
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with your adviser for an
approved course outside the major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL 362, 370, or 481
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
REL 206
Apostles of Hope
This course will explore how Israel adapted,
resisted, fractured into sects, and was crushed
in revolt (70-73 AD/CE) in the crucible of the
Greek and Roman empires. Why was Jesus of
Nazareth seen both as a sign of Israel’s hope and
a threat in Roman Judea? How did the apostolic
movement bring its irrepressible hope in God
into the nations, religions, philosophies, and
languages of the Roman order?
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100 and 200. (Advanced
transfer students take REL 300 and four electives.)
Note for majors and minors: Students are required to have at
least a 2.00 GPA in courses counted toward the major or
minor. One or two courses in youth and family ministry
(YFM) may count toward the religion major or minor.
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REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disci-
Religion
plines within the academic study of Christianity
(Bible, theology, and church history), including
methods and research skills. (Prereq.: REL 100
or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer
students explores the Bible, Christian tradition,
and vocation. Students will articulate their own
theological questions and positions and begin
to recognize and evaluate religious claims in a
world of many religions. Open only to advanced
transfer students. Not accepted for credit for
students who have taken REL 100, 111, 221, or
331.
REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets, and
Writings, including forms, genres, historical
contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of
these texts by ancient and modern Jewish and
Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or
300 and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul’s letters, the gospels, and other New
Testament writings as persuasive literature for
ancient and modern communities.
REL 306
Non-Western Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a
variety of cultural settings different from those
of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on
other continents, the course will explore the
deep questions of the relationship of culture and
religion, and the ethnic and cultural location of
Christianity.
REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature, holiness, faith and
belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness
and mercy will be explored through the medium
of popular film.
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary theology and
theologically-based approaches to environmental
ethics using studies of environmental problems
in South, Central, and North America. Taught in
Mexico during spring semester program.
REL 320
Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand
An examination of Buddhism and the interface
of Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand, with
attention to the plurality of religions, the role
of Christian mission, and religious responses to
some of Thailand’s contemporary problems such
as AIDS and the sex industry. Short-term travel
seminar.
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modern marriage and family relationships within the context
of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the
church in the midst of political transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet
with people representing a variety of religious
perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations. Taught in Namibia.
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of
the major Christian denominations and of the
world religions as practised in America. Some
controversial religious movements will also be
considered.
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world, including Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and
Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the
lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers
who may be studied include Augustine, Martin
Luther, Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
REL 362
Martin Luther and the Reformation
An introduction to the theological thought of
the Protestant reformers of the 16th century.
Special attention to the writings of Martin
Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.:
REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America.
Special attention to the rise of religious liberty,
revivalism, denominations, and the responses
of religion to the challenges of its environing
culture.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives
that have shaped Latin American culture and
politics. Focuses on the relationship between
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theology and social/political transformation.
(Prereq.: Pass CT assessment or GST 100)
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REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical
Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied.
Tribal similarities and differences are explored
as are tribal relationships with nature, religious
oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies,
and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111, junior standing, and REL 100
or 300)
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences
on societal roles for women and men, feminist
interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of
feminism on Christian theology, especially in
terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents,
particularly the Gospels, dealing with their
context, literary structure, and relationships.
Attention to the variety of interpretations given
the person of Jesus.
REL 378
Medieval Church
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
(See description under HIS 378)
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early
church, and some of the themes found in his
writings. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and pass CT
assessment or GST 100)
REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of
process philosophy on Christian faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion,
human sexuality, and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and
the role of interpretation through study of the
characters and values portrayed in Genesis and
related biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint
of Christian theology and ethics, taking into
account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have
had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on
medical ethics brought on by modern medical
technology.
REL 405
Christensen Scholar Seminar I
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in
Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the Christensen Scholar program only.
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as attention to current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 480
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible,
the Christian tradition, and contemporary
culture. Students will be challenged to make
vocation the lens through which they view their
lives and communities. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement.
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends
in Christian theological thought today, as seen
from the systematic perspective, in the light of
the continuing theological task of the Christian
church. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111)
(.5 course)
REL 406
Christensen Scholar Seminar II
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in
Christian ministry. This course is open to participants in the Christensen Scholar program only.
(.5 course)
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on “habits of the heart” that
sustain Christian service. Students explore and
critically reflect on the value and practice of
spiritual disciplines such as prayer, meditation,
journaling, and service to the poor.
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REL 475
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in
terms of theological and sociological dynamics.
Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Religion Keystone
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students who have
nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics
vary by instructor. Students will improve writing
abilities through writing a major research paper.
Religion
(Prereq.: REL 210 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
Internships and Independent Study Courses
REL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64. Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
REL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
REL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. For religion majors
only.
See department listing for a description of the following
approved electives:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 260
Religion and Society
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Youth and Family Ministry
Youth and Family
Ministry—YFM
Youth and Family Ministry Major
In keeping with Augsburg’s mission to nurture future leaders
in service to the world, the major in youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as youth and family
ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This major is interdisciplinary, combining a core study
of theology, Bible, and ministry with supporting coursework
in the social sciences. A distinctive element of the major is
the combination of practical and theological training: students will have many opportunities to apply their knowledge
and discernment skills in specific ministry contexts, including a supervised internship. Students must declare the YFM
major and receive faculty approval before participating in
off-site field work. A youth and family ministry minor is also
offered.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR),
Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Course Maximums
A student majoring in YFM may take apply up to 15 courses
from the religion department toward graduation if they
are required to take REL 100 and 200, and the 15th course
is a REL or YFM study abroad course or the Lilly Scholar
Seminar. If the student is required to take REL 300, they may
apply up to 14 courses if the 14th course is a REL or YFM
study abroad course or the Christensen Scholar Seminar.
Contemporary Theology
Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (4 courses):
YFM 208
YFM 209
YFM 235
YFM 305
YFM 358
YFM 399
Vocational Formation I [required non-credit
experience]
Vocational Formation II [required noncredit experience]
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and
Families
Ministry Practices
Life and Work of the Church
Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (2 courses):
YFM 205
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family
Ministry (students will choose two topics
courses from a list of 0.5 credit courses)
One REL or YFM course from the following list:
YFM 232
YFM 316
REL 343
REL 345
REL 353
REL 356
REL 357
REL 425
Peer Ministry
Church and Culture in Context
Theology of Marriage and Family
The Lutheran Heritage (required for A.I.M.
certification)
Denominations and Religious Groups in
America
World Religions
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian Spiritual Practices
And three supporting courses:
SOC 231
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural
Perspective
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
PSY 250
Child Development
or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or
minor may not also major or minor in religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
Associate in Ministry (A.I.M.)
The minor consists of the following five courses:
Course work completed with the major fulfills part of the
requirements for Associate in Ministry (A.I.M.) status within
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Students interested in A.I.M. certification should consult with their home
synod and with a YFM adviser no later than their second year.
YFM 235
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Fourteen courses including:
Theology core (6 courses):
REL 210
REL 301
REL 302
REL 362
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REL 481
REL 495
Research Methods in Religion
Interpreting the Old Testament
Interpreting the New Testament
Martin Luther and the Reformation
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Foundations for Ministry with Youth and
Families
One youth and family ministry course from:
YFM 305
YFM 358
Ministry Practices
Life and Work of the Church
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301
REL 302
Interpreting the Old Testament
Interpreting the New Testament
One theology course from:
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
and one course from the theology core, YFM core, or YFM
electives as listed in the major.
Youth and Family Ministry
Youth and Family Ministry Courses
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth
and family ministry courses.
YFM 205
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry
(0.5 course)
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry
features a selection of half-credit courses
in which students may further focus upon
ministry topics introduced in YFM 235 and
elsewhere. Special ministry topics will vary
from year to year and include such subjects as
Outdoor Ministry, Service Learning, Program
Administration and Planning, Youth Culture
and Religion, Communications, Media, Music
and Ministry, and Ministry with Youth on the
Margins.
YFM 208
Vocational Formation I
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be
completed by the end of the student’s second
year. Students will complete an entrance process
into the major, participate in monthly cohort
groups, monthly roundtables, attend multiple
spiritual direction sessions, and attend a vocational formation retreat.
faithful ministry might look like in a specific
location.
YFM 305
Ministry Practices
This course emphasizes the day-to-day sensibilities, skills, and practices needed for the grounding and guiding of ministry professionals. An
exploration of the history and development of
the spiritual practices of the Christian tradition,
combined with modern practices used for effective ministry, make up the major themes of this
course. (Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 316
Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture, church life, and the contemporary religious situation in another country. An
exploration of the roles of households, congregations, and other ministry organizations in
shaping and nurturing faith as compared to the
United States. Short-term travel seminar, available as offered.
(.0 course)
YFM 209
Vocational Formation II
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be
completed by the end of the student’s final year.
Students will complete a professional portfolio,
participate in monthly cohort groups, monthly
roundtables, have multiple meetings with an
assigned mentor from the field, and attend one
approved professional conference or workshop.
(Prereq.: YFM 208)
YFM 358
Life and Work of the Church
This course features an overview of the manner
in which Christianity has carried out its mission
throughout the centuries, as well as an exploration of the issues and challenges facing modern
and “post-modern” churches. A central element
of this course will be a research project that
studies the methods and strategies of congregations and other ministry organizations in their
efforts to introduce, nurture, and shape the
Christian faith. (Prereq.: YFM 235)
(.0 course)
YFM 232
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and
junior high youth to serve as peer ministers
in their congregations and communities. They
will learn and practice communication skills,
facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listener/helper. Peer ministry integrates the act
of caring and serving others within a Christian
belief system.
YFM 235
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
An introductory level study in which the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of
ministry with youth and families are explored.
Students will also be introduced to the principles of practical theology and learn the skills
and sensibilities necessary for discerning what
YFM 399
Internship
The internship centers around 150 hours of
supervised leadership practice focused on youth
and families, fulfilled in partnership with a congregation or other approved ministry setting. A
formal learning agreement as well as the development of a professional portfolio round out the
internship experience. (Prereq.: YFM 235 and
YFM 305 or 358)
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Scandinavian Studies
Scandinavian Studies
See Nordic Area Studies.
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Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Social Studies Teaching
Licensure
Students preparing to teach social studies at the secondary
level must complete, in addition to the professional requirements to be met within the Department of Education, a
program designed to provide a broad foundation in the social
sciences.
Coordinators
Don Gustafson, degree-seeking students.
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE graduate students.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ESE 220
Introduction to Human Geography
HIS 120
America to 1815
or HIS 121 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 20th-Century United States
POL 121
American Government and Politics
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
ANT 141
Cultural Anthropology
Plus a major in one of six fields—economics, history, political economics, political science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also acceptable fields,
although they are not offered as majors on the Augsburg
campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies major is available for
persons holding a bachelor’s degree and seeking licensure
only. Consult with Anne Kaufman for details.
Students considering a career in social studies education should consult, as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current
Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
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Social Work
Social Work—SWK
Students in social work are preparing to engage in professional practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Students learn to become skilled at
designing change strategies with clients that promote individual change, social justice, and empowerment. The curriculum includes classroom instruction, agency practicum, social
work skills development, history of social work and social
welfare in the United States, analysis of social welfare policy,
and social science research. In and out of the classroom,
students study privilege and oppression and engage with
diverse communities. In the end, our students are prepared
to practice in multi-cultural settings.
Those graduating with a social work major receive a
Bachelor of Science degree in social work and are eligible to
apply for licensure as a generalist social worker. Students
interested in a graduate degree in social work (MSW) are
encouraged to apply to our Master of Social Work program.
The undergraduate degree provides transferable credits
toward the foundation year of an MSW program, reducing
the number of credits needed. Both the baccalaureate and
graduate social work programs are accredited by the Council
on Social Work Education.
Social work graduates embody the Augsburg College
motto, “Education for Service.” One example of this motto in
action is the extensive service learning and practica assignments embedded in the social work curriculum. Students
begin service learning early in their major and engage in over
400 hours of agency based training, supervised by licensed
social workers. The Twin Cities offers a variety of innovative
and professional programs and agencies. Students are encouraged to train with and learn from these local, regional, and
national leaders in social work.
Social Work Faculty
Nancy Rodenberg (Chair), Anthony Bibus, Laura Boisen
(MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch (MSW Program
Director), Francine Chakolis, Ankita Deka, Christina
Erickson (Fields Education Coordinator), Annette Gerten
(BSW Field Coordinator), Barbara Lehmann (BSW Program
Director), Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Michael Schock,
Maryann Syers, Kelly Knochel
Degree and Major Requirements
The B.S. degree consists of ten upper level courses and a total
of seven supporting courses.
Social work courses that are also open to non-majors are
designated with an asterisk.
Global Peace and Social Development*
Select one of these four courses:
ECO 112
POL 121
POL 122
POL 325
Principles of Macroeconomics
American Government and Politics
Metropolitan Complex
Politics and Public Policy
Take these four courses:
BIO 121
PSY 105
SOC 121
SWK 280
Human Biology and Lab
Principles of Psychology
Introduction to Human Society
Diversity and Inequality in Professional
Practice*
Select one of these two courses:
SOC 362
MAT 163
Statistical Analysis
Introductory Statistics
GPA Requirements for degree completion
After admission to the program a minimum grade of 2.0 is
required for each upper level course and a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required in the supporting program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing
(W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by taking SWK 401 and ECO 112, MAT 163, or SOC 362.
Pass/No Credit Maximums for Majors
All social work majors must take their upper level courses
with traditional grading. Social work majors are allowed
to apply up to six credits with a grade of Pass (P) toward
graduation, as are other majors. Students seeking Latin and
Department Honors may only take two P/N credits. (See
Latin Honors for additional details.)
Major Courses
Ten upper level courses:
SWK 301
SWK 303
SWK 306
SWK 307
SWK 316
SWK 317
SWK 401
SWK 406
History and Analysis of Social Policy*
Human Development and the Social
Environment*
Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Practice 2: With Families and
Groups
Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
Social Work Research and Evaluation
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities
and Policies*
Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
The Supporting Courses
SWK 407
SWK 417
Select one of these three courses:
Social Welfare Minor
SWK 100
SWK 210
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Introduction to Professional Social Work*
Environmental Justice and Social Change*
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Social Work
The goal of the social welfare minor is to give non-majors a
sense of the impact of social work on society and a means to
incorporate some social welfare perspectives to their chosen
career.
Six courses including:
SWK 100
SWK 303
SWK 301
SWK 406
SOC 265
Introduction to Professional Social Work
Human Development and the Social
Environment
History and Analysis of Social Policy
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities
and Polices
Race, Class, and Gender
And one course from:
POL 121
American Government and Politics
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
No credit for non-academic work
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social
Work Department does not grant social work course credit
for life experience or previous work experience.
Social Work Courses
Social Work Entry Level Courses
The social work major offers three ways to begin the B.S.
degree: SWK 100 is for those students interested in the
profession, SWK 210 is for students more interested in policy
and advocacy, and SWK 230 is for students interested in
international social work and global issues. All three courses
are equal as introductions to the major.
All three courses feature an experiential learning component. Students volunteer 40 hours in a human service agency,
program or institution. The placement is selected by the
student, approved by the course instructor, and supervised
by agency staff. These courses are also open to non-majors.
SWK 100
Introduction to Professional Social Work
This course provides an opportunity for students to explore a possible social work major
or future career in human services. Students
will receive an overview of social welfare as an
institution and social work as a profession. The
course examines service needs associated with
the unequal impact of social, economic and
political structures on diverse groups in society.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to the degree program
in social work. This application process, called candidacy,
is subsequent to and separate from admission to Augsburg
College. The candidacy application is completed in the
spring term of the sophomore year or in the summer months
for junior transfer students. Each social work major must
complete the application materials and be officially admitted to the social work program before beginning the first
field practicum in the junior year. Social work majors must
have a cumulative 2.20 GPA to enter the program. Students
who do not meet this minimum GPA standard will be given
an opportunity to explain their GPA and may subsequently
be considered for conditional admission. Admission to the
program is required as a pre-requisite for those 300 and 400
level courses restricted to social work majors only. Contact
the Social Work Department for details.
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
This course examines the relationship between
environmental justice issues and principles
and methods of social change. It explores the
relationship between environmental damage
and damage to human populations, the differential effect of environmental damage on specific
populations, and the ways social change agents
can mobilize action to correct these injustices.
(Elective credit)
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework for understanding sustainable social and economic development and non-violent social change. Case
studies present examples of how social work and
human services function in a global context and
are vital to fostering peace, human rights, and
well-being. (Elective credit)
Departmental Honors
The social work department offers students the opportunity to earn Departmental Honors through the completion
of an applied or scholarly project. Students may apply for
Departmental Honors if they have earned and maintain an
overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.60
in all social work classes at the 300 level and above. Honors
applicants may take up to two courses as P/N (pass/no credit)
and must complete a minimum of 14 traditionally graded
Augsburg courses. Other requirements include the successful completion of a paper or project designed to demonstrate
critical understanding of one area in the field of social work
or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise
work on this paper or project. Please consult with your
adviser or program director for complete details and deadlines.
SWK 280
Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
This course explores diversity and social
inequality as they relate to professional practice
in social work and other helping professions.
Building cultural competence in work with
diverse populations, students learn through
dialogue, reading, experiential exercises, and
community observation.
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Course Sequence and Concurrency
Social work upper level courses are taught in a two-year
sequence. Courses are taught once a year. The courses in the
chart below must be taken together during the same term:
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SWK 301
History and the Analysis of Social Policy
The history of social workers, social movements, and changing social norms in Europe,
North America, and globally profoundly affects
social welfare policy today and tomorrow. In this
course, students learn how historical events,
policies, and programs influenced today’s social
responses to human needs. (Prereq.: junior
standing and pass CT assessment or GST 100)
SWK 303
Human Development and the Social Environment
Students will focus on the theories and knowledge of human bio-psycho-social spiritual
development throughout the life span. Students
will study how people develop, with attention
to the interaction between individuals, families, and the changing social environment. The
course takes a life span perspective of human
development, from birth to death in the context
of the person in the environment. Traditional
approaches to life “stages” are also explored,
along with less traditional issues, such as human
behavior and development as a result of different
cultures, sexual orientation, poverty, and differing physical or mental abilities, and the relationship between diverse statuses and the social
environment.
SWK 306
Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Students develop foundational social work
practice knowledge, skills, and values while
learning to interview, assess, set goals, and
work with individual clients. Course readings,
class participation, simulations, and role-plays
provide learning opportunities for students to
build skills necessary for generalist social work
practice with individuals, families, and groups.
Emphasis is on holistic practice applying the
strength-based problem solving approach and
working with diverse populations. (Coreq.: SWK
307)
SWK 307
Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Students begin applying practice knowledge
and skills in their first social work practicum.
Social work professionals in regional human
service agencies supervise students in a full-year
field placement. Students also synthesize their
course-based learning with their supervised
training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of
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(Coreq.: SWK 306)
SWK 316
Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Students continue to develop generalist social
work practice knowledge, skills, and values
while learning to interview families and facilitate
groups. Emphasis is on holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach
and working with diverse groups and families.
(Prereq.: SWK 306, 307, and ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111. Coreq.: SWK 317)
SWK 317
Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 307.
Students apply practice knowledge and skills
in their first social work practicum. Students
synthesize their course-based learning with their
supervised training through participation in
weekly integrative seminars. Students complete
a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice
in the spring term. (Coreq.: SWK 316)
SWK 401
Social Work Research and Evaluation
This course will provide students with an introduction to positivist and constructivist theories
and related methods commonly used in both
social science research and social work evaluation. Students will learn to integrate social work
values and ethical principles with social science
research and evaluation. Methods of program
and practice evaluation will be examined.
Various approaches to organizing information
and interpreting data will also be examined.
(Prereq.: MAT 163 or SOC 362, MPG 3)
SWK 406
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and
Policies
Students learn how community organizations,
human service agencies, and social policies
emerge in Western society. Students study how
to organize communities for empowerment, how
to assist human service agencies to adapt, and
how to influence local, regional, and national
policies. (Coreq.: SWK 407)
SWK 407
Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Social work professionals in regional human
service agencies supervise students in a senior
year field placement. Students synthesize their
advanced course learning with their supervised
training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of
120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term.
(Coreq.: SWK 406)
Social Work
SWK 417
Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
This course is the Social Work major keystone
course and a continuation of SWK 407. Social
work students synthesize their advanced course
learning with their supervised training through
participation in weekly integrative seminars.
Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of
supervised practice in the spring term.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
SWK 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
SWK 295
Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in
subtitle.
SWK 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
SWK 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
SWK 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
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Sociology—SOC
Sociology is the scientific study of society as a whole and of
human social organization in groups. The sociological perspective provides a way to better understand the social world
and how human beings come to think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide students in gaining knowledge of the social order, an understanding of how it
affects them in their daily lives, and how it can be applied to
their vocation. Sociology majors develop an understanding of
the theories of society and social groups, learn to create and
use scientific tools of analysis, and practice the application of
sociological concepts to the solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select study abroad, internships, independent study, and field studies as electives. The
department urges students to use Augsburg’s metropolitan
setting as a laboratory for learning. Internships and service
learning enable majors to apply the theories and research
skills of sociology while they explore career alternatives.
Augsburg alumni who have majored in sociology are currently employed in research, law, management, and human
resources departments of both government and private
corporations, in the criminal justice field, and as professors
of sociology. Others have used the major as preparation for
advanced study in areas such as the ministry, social work,
urban planning, and human services.
Sociology Faculty
Tim Pippert (Chair), Lars Christiansen, Nancy Fischer, Garry
Hesser, Diane Pike, James Vela-McConnell
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition as an excellent undergraduate major that applies to a number of fields from human
services to criminal justice to business to public service.
The foundation of the major at Augsburg is that it provides
a clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops
over the course of the major, and integrates and reinforces
a challenging set of important skills; those skills include
abstract thinking, writing, critical analysis, basic research,
integration of theory and data, and the connection of the
individual and collective perspectives in the unique way of
the sociological imagination. The five core courses intentionally develop those skills in our students. The remaining electives allow students to choose courses that add other skills
related to areas of career interest.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required
core courses and five electives, at least three of which are
upper division courses from the specified list below:
Core major:
SOC 121
SOC 362
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Statistical Analysis
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SOC 363
SOC 485
SOC 490
Research Methods
Sociological Theory
Senior Seminar
At least three of the following upper-division courses (Prereq.:
SOC 121):
SOC 320
SOC 349
SOC 375
SOC 377
SOC 381
SOC 387
SOC 390
SOC 399
Sociology of Law
Sociology of Organizations
Social Psychology
Organizational Crime and Deviance
City and Metro-Urban Planning
Juvenile Delinquency
Social Problems Analysis
Internship
Two additional sociology electives
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or better in each required
course (SOC 121, 362, 363, 485, and 490) to receive credit in
the major.
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning
(QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are
embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements.
Interest Tracks
In order to focus preparation for careers and further study,
the Department offers Interest Tracks within the major.
These interest tracks are: City and Community; Crime and
Deviance; Law; Organizations; and Social Psychology. The
Interest Tracks guide majors in selecting elective courses in
a way that tailors their sociological training, experiences and
skills. Working with an advisor and following the guidelines
and recommendations provided at the links below, sociology
majors can design a pathway through the major that directs
them toward careers or graduate work in criminal justice,
law, organizational development, public relations, social services, and urban studies.
Students who are interested in pursuing an Interest
Track should discuss this with their adviser or the Sociology
Department Chair. A full description of each Interest Track
may be found at the Sociology Department website http://
www.augsburg.edu/home/sociology/Sociology/Overview.html.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements
for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in sociology, the student
must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall.
Sociology
See department chair and website for specific requirements.
An application for departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of the junior year.
Minor
20th century U.S. history recommended, but not
required. Fall, Spring)
SOC 260
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion
and society with attention to secularization,
race, gender, and the public role of religion
utilizing sociological research on the role of
religion and religious organizations in American
society. (Fall)
Five courses including SOC 121 and at least two upper
division courses taken at Augsburg College. Students are
required to have a 2.0 or better in SOC 121 and at least a
2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
Sociology courses
SOC 111
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of
multicultural, social, and ideological forces that
are characteristic of urban life? The cultural
and structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a
basis for exploring this theme. (Fall, spring)
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who
we are? Sociology offers insights into discovering the world and one’s place in it. Course study
focuses on an understanding of culture, social
structure, institutions, and our interactions with
each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 222
Office Space: The Sociology of Work
Why does a doctor get paid handsomely, and a
burger-flipper get paid poorly? Can workplaces
be functional, or are they inherently conflictual?
How does the current expansion of global capital (globalization) shape our work experiences
in the U.S.? This course explores these and other
questions through various sociological theories
of work and labor in modern society. (Fall)
SOC 231
Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its
membership, rituals, and functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in
the United States. Family systems are explored
with respect to cultural and historical settings,
variations among families, and modern cultural
and social patterns. (Fall, spring)
SOC 240
Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social
Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join
social movements? What impacts do social
movements have on social institutions, the state,
culture, and even personal identity? This course
explores these and other questions through
studying social movement theory and several
social movements occurring over the last two
centuries. (SOC 121 and courses on 19th or
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals
and groups from diverse backgrounds—race,
ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive
unequal portions of wealth, power, and prestige
in our society. This course focuses on both the
collective and individual processes involved in
social inequality. (Fall, spring)
SOC 266
Sociology of Sexualities
What we mean by “sex” changes over time.
During different historical time periods it’s been
a sin, a means of forging ties between powerful
families, a source of psychological perversion,
a means to pleasure, a symbol of love, as well
as a personal identity. This class explores how
sexuality and its components (desire, pleasure,
love, the body) are socially constructed. (Spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American
society? How can we explain crime sociologically? Topics include: Patterns of crime, theories
to explain crime, analysis of the police, the
courts, and the correctional system.
SOC 290
Cultures of Violence
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and
genocide. Domestic abuse and riots. What are
the dynamics underlying different forms of
violence? This course takes violence in its many
forms as a topic for sociological analysis. (Fall)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq. for
300 level courses only: SOC 121 or consent of
instructor)
SOC 320
Sociology of Law
How does law in practice differ from law as it
is written in the Constitution/Bill of Rights?
Despite the pretense that legal language is
neutral, in practice, the law constructs people in
different, unequal ways based on their class, age,
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race, gender, and sexuality. We will explore the
different ways that law is practiced and theorized. Coursework will involve observing law
in practice in local courts. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
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Sociology of Organizations
What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much of our daily
lives? Organizations as corporate actors are
analyzed with respect to their goals, culture,
technology and structure. We will explore the
consequences of living in a society dominated by
organizations. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of
instructor, pass CT assessment or GST 100, and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Spring)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive
and inferential statistics in the social sciences; as
such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis—be it in an academic
journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.: MPG 3.
Fall/Spring)
of metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations,
outside speakers, and field study in a seminar
format. (Prereq.: SOC 111 or 121 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
SOC 387
Juvenile Delinquency
Why is the delinquency of juveniles seen differently from the deviance of adults? In addressing
this question the social construction of deviance
and delinquency as well as the historical precedents for treating juveniles differently will be
examined. Topics include: sociological theories,
patterns of delinquency, and the social and legal
reactions to juvenile delinquency. (Spring of
alternate years)
SOC 390
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can
be done about them? This course engages the
sociological imagination in an attempt to draw
connections between micro-level analysis and
macro-level analysis, linking our own private
troubles with public issues. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or
consent of instructor. Spring of alternate years)
SOC 363
Research Methods
SOC 485
Sociological Theory
Good research—do you know it when you see
it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science
research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid
and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor and
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall/Spring)
An examination of the classical theoretical
traditions within sociology, tracing the course of
their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.: Two upper division courses in
sociology, SOC 121 or consent of instructor, and
pass CT assessment or GST 100. Fall)
Senior Seminar and Keystone
Social Psychology
SOC 490
SOC 375
How does society construct the individual?
How does the individual construct society? This
course examines individual identity within the
social context of symbolic interaction. (Prereq.:
SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
This Keystone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the sociology
program and general education, develop an
understanding of the value of sociology beyond
college, and articulate a sense of vocation and
professional identity. Pass/No Pass grading.
Senior sociology majors only. (Prereq.: SOC 485.
Spring)
SOC 377
Organizational Crime and Deviance
The benefits of contemporary organizational
life come with costs: space shuttle explosions,
insider trading, chemicals dumped in lakes;
nuclear accidents; corporate scandals. What are
the causes and consequences of organizational
crime and deviance? Case study analysis and the
application of sociological models of explanation will be examined in depth. (Prereq.: SOC
121 or consent of instructor; Recommended but
not required: SOC 222 and/or SOC 349. Spring
of alternate years.)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and
approaches to urban planning and the shaping
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SOC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
SOC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
SOC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
Sociology
SOC 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or
group of students) develops, making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of
resources available in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 111 or 121 and/or
consent of instructor. Fall and Spring)
SOC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65. (Prereq.: SOC 121,
consent of instructor and department chair. Fall
and Spring)
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Spanish
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
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Theatre Arts—THR
The study of theatre is firmly grounded in the liberal arts,
integrating knowledge and principles from many academic
and artistic disciplines, including communication, art,
music, history, English, literature, business, philosophy, and
religion. Both the curriculum and dramatic productions by
the Theatre Arts Department offer valuable cross-disciplinary
connections for the campus while also providing a solid
base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural
theatre.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a major theatre center
makes it an ideal place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both
as theatre artists and scholars by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts community, while
also exploring connections between theory and application.
Students have the opportunity to make these connections
through course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theatre professionals from the Twin Cities community who work closely with students), and attendance
at numerous professional productions in the Twin Cities.
Augsburg theatre productions are treated as unique learning
laboratories where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional artists-in-residence.
In addition to theatre training, students in theatre arts
learn valuable skills applicable to other professions: collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization,
critical thinking, leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for successful careers in law, education, business, communication,
and journalism, as well as prepare theatre students for careers
in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In
order to prepare students for graduate school or the workplace, the department encourages a second major or minor
in such fields as art, English, education, film, music, history,
sociology, or religion.
Theatre Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Michael Burden (Production Program
Director), Martha Johnson, Sarah Myers, David DeBlieck,
Karen Mulhausen, Sandy Schulte, Warren C. Bowles, Adriene
Heflin, Randy Winkler
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
The Theatre Arts Department currently has three concentrations within the major: performance, directing/dramaturgy,
and theatre design/technical theatre. Each concentration
consists of the Theatre Core Curriculum supplemented by
electives specific to each concentration.
Graduation Skills for Each Concentration
The theatre arts department addresses the graduation skills
using the embedded model. Every course within the core
curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects that address Critical Thinking,
Writing, and Speaking. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200, MAT
145, MAT 146, or PHY 119.
Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Theatre Arts Major
Eight core courses for each concentration:
THR 228
THR 232
THR 245
THR 250
THR 328
THR 361
THR 362
THR 366
Introduction to Stagecraft
Acting
Introduction to Asian and Asian American
Theatre
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
Theatrical Design
Theatre History and Criticism I
Theatre History and Criticism II
Stage Direction
Performance Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre curriculum is
designed to serve students hoping to pursue graduate studies in Theatre (M.A./Ph.D. and M.F.A.) and/or professional
work as performers. Students choosing this concentration
will enroll in the eight core theatre major courses taken by
all theatre majors and will supplement the core with courses
identified as concentration specific electives. Students in the
performance concentration are encouraged to consult with
their adviser when selecting electives. Advisers will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective courses are
offered. Students are strongly encouraged to also complete a
professional Internship at a local Twin Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses — eight required core courses and two
courses chosen from THR Performance Concentration electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as THP courses.
Two electives from:
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
THR 365
Advanced Acting
Ten production practicum units (THP)— See Practicum Units
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentration
This concentration within the theatre curriculum is designed
to serve students hoping to pursue graduate studies in
theatre (MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a
director or dramaturg. Students choosing this concentration
will enroll in the eight core theatre major courses taken by
all theatre majors and will supplement the core with courses
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identified as concentration specific electives. Students in the
Directing/Dramaturgy concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser when selecting electives. Advisors will
assist students in identifying the year and semester elective
courses are offered.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses--eight required core courses and two electives chosen from two categories of courses Plus 10 theatre
practicum units taken as THP.
Electives:
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
ENL 330
ENL 338
ENL 358
ENL 368
NAS 352
Shakespeare
Readings in British and Commonwealth
Drama
Readings in American Drama
Readings in World Drama
Modern Nordic Drama
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses:
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and
Popular Culture
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one Main-Stage Show
Technical Design/Technology Concentration
This concentration within the theatre curriculum is designed
to serve students hoping to pursue graduate studies in theatre
(MA/PhD and MFA) and/or professional work as a theatre
designer or technician. Students choosing this concentration
will enroll in the eight core theatre major classes taken by all
theatre majors and will supplement the core with at least two
electives from the Art Department. Students in the emphasis
are strongly encouraged to also take an Independent Study
in their area of focus and to do a professional internship at a
local Twin Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses--eight required core courses and two electives chosen from ART electives, plus 10 theatre practicum
units taken as THP.
One Elective from:
ART 107
THR/ART 265
Drawing
Computer Drafting for Theatre and
Architecture
THR/FLM 230 Scene Painting
One Elective from:
ART 240
Art History Survey
ART 243 or 244 History of Architecture
Optional Supporting Courses
THR 299
Directed Study
THR 399
Internship
THR 499 Independent Study in Theatre
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First-years planning to major in theatre arts should begin
with courses THR 228, 232, or 250; sophomores: THR 226,
228, 245, 361, 362; juniors: THR 325, 328, 350, 360, 361, or
365; seniors THR 365, 366.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only.
Incoming students should meet in the fall of the first year
with a theatre adviser to ensure proper sequence of classes to
be taken based on odd or even year of entry.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain a 3.75 GPA in
the major and a 3.50 GPA overall and, as part of their major,
complete a substantial independent project of honors quality (THR 499). Honors candidates should meet with their
departmental adviser early spring semester of their junior
year to develop a proposal for the honors project.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer adviser upon
acceptance to determine what credits taken at another
institution will transfer into the major. The majority of
theatre core classes should however be taken at Augsburg.
Additionally, transfers are required to take a minimum of
three upper division theatre arts courses. Ten practicum units
are also required, five of which need to be completed within
the department. Transfers must also complete a minimum of
five THP credits within the department. No more than five
units can be credits from other schools.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232
Acting
THR 362
Theatre History Criticism II
THR 366
Stage Direction
The theatre arts minors also must complete five practicum
units. Students must take a minimum of one performance
unit and a minimum of three production units. Refer to the
practicum categories listed below the curriculum concentrations.
Theatre History and Criticism Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 250
THR 325
THR 361
THR 362
THR 299
or THR 299
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
Playwriting
Theatre History Criticism I
Theatre History Criticism II
Directed Study in Dramaturgy
Directed Study in Theatre History and
Critcism
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Courses
and techniques in neutral mask, Asian martial
arts, and physical and vocal characterization
exercises. Students will examine various performance paradigms and see professional productions.
THR/HPE 002 Lifetime Sports—Introduction to Dance and
Composition (.0 course)
This course offers an overview of various
exercises and gives an introduction to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and
composition. Each class includes a rigorous,
physical warm-up, mixing yoga, conditioning,
and modern dance.
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the
theatre; its organization, crafts, and creative processes. Students will execute practical projects,
attend theatre tours, see professional productions, and participate on the theatre department’s fall production. Open to all students.
Forty-hour lab requirement.
THR/HPE 005 Lifetime Sports—Modern Dance and Improvisation
(.0 course)
Students will learn various phrases of movement
incorporating floor exercises and will learn to
travel through space using level, volume, and
floor pattern. Improvisational techniques will be
introduced and students will create short improvisational pieces. (NOTE: Students are allowed
to use only one of THR/HPE 002, 003, 004, or
005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime,
mask, improvisation, acting and storytelling
with an emphasis on active participation, creation of an original performance, and reflective
writing. This course is primarily designed for
non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward the
theatre arts major. Attendance at theatre productions required. Students will be required to pay
for theatre production tickets.
FLM 216
Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm
filmmaking. The student will make short films
that demonstrate the art and process of shooting
in B/W.
THR 222
Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Theatre is an examination of
theatre as an artistic form and focuses on the
appreciation and value of theatre in society.
Focus on historical periods, plays, artists, basic
concepts, and techniques of the play production process. Students attend and review stage
productions. This course is primarily designed
for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward
the theatre major.
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
A study of the principles of movement used in
the art of acting. Students will improve their
use of energy, concentration, balance, control,
clarity, timing and spontaneity through practical
exercises. This course uses established theory
THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the
art of scenic painting for the stage, film, and
faux application. Through a series of foundational painting projects, reading assignments,
informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project students will develop the
required skills and understanding of what it
means to be a Scenic Artist and what role the
Scenic Artist plays in artistry of theatre and film.
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on
physical, mental, and emotional preparation,
and exploration of the creative approach to
scene and character study in American drama,
culminating in a final performance. Students
attend and review local professional productions.
THR 233
Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies to on-camera
effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also
includes technology elements which support
acting on camera. (Alternate years)
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using
music and theatre techniques to develop the
student’s basic skills of music theatre. Concepts
of diverse music-theatre forms are introduced.
Course includes reading, writing, research, class
discussion, exercises, small and large group
participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live
productions. (Alternate years)
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles,
aesthetic theories, and plays of traditional
Asia and Asian American cultures. The course
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includes lectures, films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. Attendance at local
theatre productions required. Students will be
required to pay for theatre production tickets.
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
This foundations class focuses on major principles and fundamentals of theatre literary analysis
and research and uses performance, discussion,
writing, and projects as ways to interpret a dramatic script for academic and artistic applications. Close readings of plays from various
genres and in-depth research projects will enable
students to learn and apply basic terminology
for literary and artistic purposes.
Each student will execute four design projects
using a research based design process. Class will
take theatre tours, host visiting artists, and have
a practical involvement in two Augsburg College
productions. Forty-hour lab required, materials needed. (Prereq.: THR 228, junior or senior
status)
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the vocal mechanism. This course
will use established exercises and theories in
several methodologies of vocal training. Theory
and practice are combined in oral projects,
reports and papers, voice tapes, and individual
coaching. (Alternate years)
THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Computer Drafting for the Stage and
Architecture is an introduction to using
AutoCAD LT for drafting on the computer.
Students will learn how to use basic AutoCAD
commands to input information, organize,
layout and print 2-D drafting plates, with an
emphasis on drafting for the theater and architecture.
THR 270
Black Theatre
Introduction to Black Theatre is an examination of the principles, major movements, and
fundamentals of theatre by and about Black
Americans. It examines the historical, political, and cultural context of Black Theater. This
course will focus on and provide an overview of
Black Theatre utilizing plays written by Black
American playwrights.
FLM 312
Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons
learned in COM 216 and adds the study of color
photography and sound design. Though exercises and assignments the student will develop
skills in scripting, shooting, and editing short
films. (Prereq.: FLM 216)
THR 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek
through the French Neoclassical period. Reading
of plays, writing a research paper, and attendance at local theatre productions are required.
Need not be taken sequentially with THR 362.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall:
alternate years)
THR 362
Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the English Restoration
through contemporary performance. Readings
of plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially with THR 361. (Fall: alternate years)
THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance
skills and the ability to recognize differentiating
clues that identify the style of a play. Through
class exercises, scene study, and character analysis, students will gain insight into the performance demands of a specific style. Emphasis
is on a variety of roles from the classics
(Shakespeare, French neoclassicism, restoration
comedy, realism, and non-realism), culminating
in a public recital. (Prereq.: THR 250, THR 232,
THR 362 or consent of instructor, and pass CT
assessment or GST 100. Fall/Spring)
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
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An introductory course in writing for theatre
and performance. Students will learn the basics
of dramatic structure, character development,
and theatrical languages as well as techniques
for the development of playscripts from idea
to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112
or HON 111, and junior or senior standing, or
consent of theatre department chair. THR 250 or
ENL 226 recommended. Alternate years)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to the design process for the stage.
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Stage Direction
A study of the basic principles and skills of stage
direction: directing concepts and methodologies,
stage techniques, terminologies, script analysis;
rehearsal planning and techniques; blocking,
stage dynamics, working with actors, and the
Theatre Arts
overall staging of a play. Theories of directing are
also examined. (Prereq.: THR 362, or consent of
instructor)
FLM 420
Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in
world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the cinema they see in
appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide
a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them
read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s
larger societal value and impact. (Prereq.: ENL
241 and junior/senior standing)
THR 495
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses
THR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
THR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
THR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
THR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
registrar’s office
Please note:
• All majors will complete at least one THP 123 unit in
costumes.
• All majors will complete one THP 113 in lighting.
• THP courses may be repeated.
• Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count
towards practicum.
• Work-study hours do not count towards practicum.
• Completion of THP 115 and 116 count as two and three
practicum units respectively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student. All other THP
courses count as one practicum unit each.
• Transfer students are still responsible for the full unit
requirements (10 major/5 minor.) Five practicum units
(major) or three units (minor) must be completed while at
Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools
should have program verification or a letter from a previous theatre adviser.
Theatre Practicum Courses–Areas
All theatre arts majors in all concentrations are required to
complete 10 practicum units (THP) from the three established units.
Area One: Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 Theatre Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Theatre Practicum Courses
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the
context of play productions and are required for the theatre
arts major/minor. All THP theatre practicum courses are
taken for non-credit with Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation
by the faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful and
timely completion of practicum area for which student is
registered; 2. positive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3. demonstrated competency in practicum area. The positive evaluation of each
of the areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a minimum
grade of 2.0 in order to receive a P grade.
THP courses require:
• Consent and signature of instructor
• Supervision by theatre faculty
• A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the
student
• Registration for THP course for semester when practicum
is completed
• Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the
Participation as performer (or as orchestra
member) in a main stage theatrical production;
in a main stage dance performance or recital
(for dance/licensure majors only); or substantial
participation as an actor in a senior directing
project, in final scenes for Stage Direction (THR
366), or in interpretive presentations at two
Forensics tournaments (at least 30 hours coaching and competition).
Area 1 Performance
Each major will complete between one and five THPs from
the performance area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
THP 111
THP 121
THP 131
THP 141
THP 151
Fall Acting/Performance
Winter Acting/Performance
Spring Acting/Performance
Studio Acting/Performance
Misc. Performance
Area Two: Production
THP 113/123/133 Theatre Practicum: Set, Costumes, Lights
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main
stage production.
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THP 114/124/134 Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/
costume crew; stage and production manager for
final scenes from Stage Direction class.
THP 115/125/135 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management–small
project
2 Practicum units (.0 course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
THP 116/126/136 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management–large
project
3 Practicum units (.0 course)
Stage management for main stage production.
Area 2 Production
Each major will complete between four and eight THPs from
the performance area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 112, 122 or 132
House Management
THP 113, 123 or 133
Set, Lights, Costumes Crew
THP 114, 124 or 134
Running Crew
THP 115, 125 or 135
Assistant Stage Manager
THP 116, 126 or 136
Stage Manager
THP 115, THP 125 and THP 135 Stage Manager–small
project counts as two units
THP 116 ,THP 126 and THP 136 Stage Manager–large
project counts as three units.
Area Three: Artistic/Production Management
THP 117/127/137 Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound),
assistant to the director (dramaturgy, choreography/assistant
choreography for main stage production), or a substantial
arts management project.
Area 3 Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from this area.
The Artistic/Production Management Area THPs are:
THP 117
Fall Artistic/Production Assistance
THP 127
Winter Artistic/Production Assistance
THP 137
Spring Artistic/Production Assistance
Please note that all theatre practicum courses count as one
theatre practicum unit except for the following because of
exceptional time requirements:
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Urban Studies
Urban Studies
See Metro-Urban Studies.
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Women’s Studies
Women’s Studies—WST
The women’s studies program provides students with the
opportunity to examine critically women’s contributions and
experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This
is an inter-college program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research
components that focus not only on gender, but also acknowledge that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects
of women’s experiences. The women’s studies program offers
both a major and a minor, and provides students with academic preparation for careers in human services, education,
and social work as well as graduate study.
Women’s Studies Faculty
Jessica Nathanson (Coordinator), Kristin M. Anderson,
Stephanie Barnes, Janelle Bussert, Sarah Combellick-Bidney,
Cass Dalglish, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey
Engen, Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom,
Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann,
Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Anita Lutterman-Aguilar, M.
Elise Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Norma Noonan, Pary
Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J. Stratton,
Kathryn Swanson, James Vela-McConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
met by completing GST 200.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor
Five courses that must include WST 201; three electives,
one of which must be upper division; and WST 485 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well
as Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written
approval of the Women’s Studies program coordinator.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg College and wish to
complete a major or minor in women’s studies are urged to
consult with the director of Women’s Studies immediately
upon transfer.
The Women’s Studies program has an articulation agreement with Century College that governs Century College
students with a Women’s Studies certificate who transfer
to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and universities must consult with the director of Women’s Studies for
approval of courses for the major or minor.
Women’s Studies Courses
WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of women in history,
religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and
the arts, and how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen from
women’s perspectives. Students will also study
the diversity of women’s experiences in terms of
race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 281
Topics in Women’s Studies
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201 Foundations in
Women’s Studies, a mid-level course in feminist theory or
feminist philosophy selected from an approved list, WST 485
(seminar), and WST 199 or WST 399 (internships).
The remaining six electives are to be selected from
approved women’s studies courses, and should include at least
two courses in the social sciences, two in the humanities, and
one with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis. At least three
courses must be upper division courses. Students may take
courses at any of the colleges participating in the Women’s
Studies program. However, at least three courses must be
completed at Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the
written approval of the Women’s Studies program coordinator. Both majors and minors are encouraged to participate in
one of the gender-focused semester study abroad programs
offered through Augsburg’s Center for Global Education. Two
programs have been pre-approved for Women’s Studies credit:
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(offered fall semester) and Migration and Globalization:
Engaging Our Communities (offered spring semester).
The Critical Thinking graduation skill is embedded at all
levels and is met by completing the major. The Speaking and
Writing graduation skills are also embedded at all levels.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be
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WST 305
Issues in Gay and Lesbian Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual
orientation in the contemporary U.S. culture
including various disciplinary perspectives and
theory. The course may include guest speakers,
a service-learning component at local glbt/supporting agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities, as well as an immersion experience outside of class time. Required
experiential education fee. Prerequisites: WST
201 or prior coursework in related fields (history, sociology, psychology) or consent of the
instructor(s).
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America:
Environmental Theology and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social
Justice, Gender and the Environment)
Women’s Studies
WST 315
Mid-Level Feminist Theory: Margins as Center
This multidisciplinary and multicultural feminist theory course focuses on the global voices
often marginalized by the feminist canon. A
variety of texts — including personal narratives,
political statements, origin stories, and empirical
studies — will be analyzed to highlight different
theoretical approaches and multiple feminisms.
WST 341
Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
(CGE Course. See International Studies,
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our
Communities)
WST 357
Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision
(CGE course. See International Studies,
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our
Communities)
concerning the lives of women in non-Western
societies, including their economic, political and
social contributions, familial roles, and status in
society. Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
(See American Indian Studies for course description. May be taken in conjunction with WST
490 or AIS 490.)
AIS 320
American Indian Women
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
WST 359
Women, Gender and Social Change in Latin America
Internships and Independent Study Courses
(CGE Course. See International Studies,
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica.)
(Must be approved in writing by the women’s studies coordinator):
WST 199
Internship
WST 362
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIV/AIDS in
Sub-Saharan Africa
This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the HIV/AIDS
pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural
history, biology, and epidemiology of AIDS in
Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological and political responses to the disease are
examined. (Augsburg Abroad course, Summer)
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
WST 299
Directed Study
See description on page 65.
WST 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship
options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on
page 64.
WST 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
(CGE Course. See International Studies,
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in
Mesoamerica.)
WST 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 65.
Topics in Women’s Studies
See department listings for descriptions of the following approved
electives:
WST 481
WST 485
Women’s Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student
research and presentations that incorporate
feminist theory. The seminar is required of all
majors and satisfies the Keystone requirement.
It is also required of minors who do not elect to
do an independent study (499). It is offered at a
different college each semester and may be taken
in conjunction with WST 490.
WST 490
Women’s Studies--Keystone (0.0 course)
This course provides a Keystone component for
all WST majors. (Prereq.: WST 201 and permission of insturctor)
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course will examine a variety of issues
AIS 208/408
ART 352
ENL 365
ENL 367
ENL 385
HIS 195/INS 233
HIS 282
HPE 316
POL 124
POL 359
REL 441
Native American Women and Film
Women and Art
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
Women and Fiction
Language and Power
Promoting Justice and Seeking
Equality: Globalization and Women’s
Grassroots Movements in Latin
America/Women in Cross-Cultural
Perspective
History of Women Since 1848
Human Sexuality
American Women and Politics
Topics: Women in Comparative
Politics
Feminism and Christianity
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SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 266
242
Family Systems
Race, Class, and Gender
Sociology of Sexualities
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Youth and Family Ministry
Youth and Family Ministry
See listing under Religion.
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College Information
Board of Regents
For additional biographical detail, go to www.augsburg.edu/regents.
Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ’65
Ann Ashton-Piper
Jackie Cherryhomes ’76
Mark Eustis
Anthony Genia ’85, M.D.
Alex Gonzalez ’90
Michael R. Good ’71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi Harpstead
Richard J. Hartnack
The Rev. Rolf Jacobson, Ph.D.
Bishop Craig Johnson
Ruth E. Johnson ’74, M.D.
Eric Jolly, Ph.D.
Dean Kennedy ’75
André J. Lewis ’73, Ph.D.
Jennifer H. Martin, Ed.D.
Marie O. McNeff, Ed.D
Paul S. Mueller ’84, M.D.
Lisa Novotny ’80
Bishop Duane Pederson, D.Min.
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
Stephen C. Sheppard
Marshall S. Stanton, M.D.
Philip Styrlund ’79
Joan L. Volz ’68, J.D.
The Rev. Norman W. Wahl, ’76, D.Min.
Bonnie Wallace
The Rev. Mark Wilhelm, Ph.D.
ELCA Program Unit for
Vocation and Education
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stanley N. Olson
Associate Executive Director for Educational Partnerships
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
Assistant Director for Educational Partnerships
Ms. Marilyn Olson
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and Administration
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with
parenthesis.
College Leadership
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. B.A., Luther College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Leif Anderson (1996). Vice President and Chief Information
Officer. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Dean of the College. B.A., College of Saint Benedict,
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. B.A.,
College of St. Catherine; M.A., Loyola University; J.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Tammy McGee (2010). Vice President of Finance and
Administration, Chief Financial Officer. B.S., St. Cloud
State University; M.B.A., St. Thomas University.
Julie A. Edstrom (1991). Vice President of Enrollment
Management. B.A., M.A., Augsburg College.
Christine M. Szaj (2008). Vice President and Chief of Staff.
B.S., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; M.S.W.,
Washington University; J.D., Saint Louis University.
Andrea L. Turner (2008). Assistant Vice President of Human
Resources and Chief Diversity Officer, B.A. Swathmore
College, J.D. Case Western Reserve University School of
Law.
Jeremy R. Wells (2007). Vice President of Institutional
Advancement. B.A., Jamestown College; M.A., Saint
Mary’s University.
Administration
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. B.S.,
Minnesota State University – Moorhead; M.A., Augsburg
College.
David Benson (2005). Director of Leadership Gifts,
Development. B.A., Concordia College; M.A., North
Dakota State University.
Carrie Carroll (1997). Assistant Vice President, Admissions.
B.A., Hamline University.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student
Services. M.A., St. Paul Seminary School of DivinityUniversity of St. Thomas.
Bradley Christ (1998). Director IT Systems, Information
Technology. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Nadia M. Christensen (1991). Director, International Partners.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A. University of Minnesota;
Ph.D.; University of Washington.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Planning.
B.A., Wartburg College; M.T.A., George Washington
University.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations.
B.A., Augsburg College.
David Draus (2000). Director, Facilities and Risk Management.
James Erchul (1997). Director, Enrollment Planning. B.A.,
Marquette Unversity, M.S.W., University of Minnesota –
Duluth.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. B.A., Coe
College; M.A.E., University of Northern Iowa.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Athletic Director. Assistant
Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Carol Forbes (1990). Director, Sponsored Programs. B.A.,
Morningside College; M.A., Hamline University.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President for
International Programs. B.A., University of Iowa; M.Ed.,
University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Amy Gort (2009). Assistant Vice President and Dean of
Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Biology,
B.S.,.University of Wisconsin; M.S., University of Illinois
at Champaign-Urbana; Ph.D., University of Illinois at
Champaign-Urbana.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. B.A.,
Wittenberg University; M.A., Ohio State University;
A.B.D., Loyola University-Chicago.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health
Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., L.P., University of
Minnesota.
Thomas Haglund (2007). Finance Director, Administrative
Accounting. B.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead;
M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Nathan J. Hallanger (2008). Special Assistant to the Vice
President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College.
B.A., Augustana College; M.T.S., Harvard Divinity
School, Harvard University; Ph.D., Graduate Theological
Union and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary.
Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. B.S.,
Carroll College.
Sherry Jennings-King (2002). Director of Leadership Giving,
Development. B.S., University of Tennessee.
Rebecca John (2010). Assistant Vice President of Marketing
and Communication. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
M.A., University of Phoenix.
Karena Jones (1999). Director, CLASS Program. A.A.
Normandale Community College; B.S., Winona State
University; M.Ed., Hamline University.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., University of Southern California.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Center for Academic
Achievement. B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison;
M.S., University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director of IT Services, Information
Technology. B.S., Augsburg College; M.S., Iowa State
University.
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Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center
for Global Education. B.A., St. Pius X Seminary; M.A.,
Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Penh Lo (2008). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.S.,
Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Co-site director, Mexico, Center
for Global Education. B.A., Earlham College; M.Div.,
Yale University.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America,
Center for Global Education. B.A., George Mason
University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Associate Director, Center for Global
Education. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Executive Director of Center
for Faith and Learning. Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University
of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Jessica Nathanson (2007). Director, Women’s Resource Center.
B.A., Wesleyan University; M.A., State University of
New York-Buffalo; Ph.D., State University of New YorkBuffalo.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A.,
University of Sioux Falls; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRIO.
B.A. Grinnell College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Strommen Career and
Internship Center. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S.,
Mankato State University.
John Pack (2003). Director, Department of Public Safety. B.A.,
Excelsior College.
Lori A. Peterson (2004). Assistant Vice President and Dean
of Professional Studies. Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S.B., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. B.A.,
M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. B.S.,
Kent State University; M.A. Saint Mary’s University.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Director of Leadership Gifts. B.A.,
Eastern University St. Davids; M.Div., Eastern Baptist
Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Undergrad Research and
Graduate Opportunity. B.A., Moorhead State University;
Ed.M., Rutgers University.
David St. Aubin (2008). Director, Athletic Facilities. B.S.,
University of Minnesota.
Kim Stone (2008) Director of Alumni and Constituent
Relations. B.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato;
M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student
Services. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Minnesota
State University, Mankato.
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Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services.
B.A., Augsburg College.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student
Advising. M.A., The American University.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College
Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Karl Wolfe (2007). Director Rochester Program. B.A., Azusa
Pacific University; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary;
Ed.D., Pepperdine University.
Faculty
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Magdeline C. Aagard (2007). Assistant Professor, Nursing. B.A.,
R.N., Augustana College; M.B.A., Ed.D., University of St.
Thomas.
John A. Abraham (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., North
Dakota State University.
Justin Abraham (2007). Instructor, part-time, Economics.
B.A., All India Institute for Teachers Training; B.A., Kerala
University; M.A., Aligarh University; M.A., Missouri State
University – Warrensburg; Ph.D. Saugor University, India.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. B.A.,
SUNY-Albany; M.A. and Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion.
B.A., University of Minnesota; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.S. and D.Pharm., University of
Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin
College; M.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., LutherNorthwestern Seminary.
Lisa P. Anderson (2005). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; B.S., M.S., Winona State
University.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics.
B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio Artist/Flute, part time, Music.
B.M., Augsburg College; M.M., Northwestern University.
Elizabeth Ankeny (2008). Associate Professor of Education.
B.A., Augustana College; M.A., Morningside College;
Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. B.A.,
University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy.
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Div., LutherNorthwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
William M. Arden (2005). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., New York University; M.S.,
Northeastern University; M.B.A., Boston University.
Shelli A. Arneson (2004). Instructor, part-time, Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Simpson College; M.S.,
Mankato State University.
Juan C. Avendaño (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. Civil Engineering degree, Andres Bello
Catholic University, Caracas Venezuela; M..S., M.B.A.,
Northwestern University.
Antonio Ortega Ayala (2003). Program Coordinator and
Instructor, Center for Global Education. M.A., LaSalle
University, Mexico City. C.P.A. Teaching Certificate
degree, Colegio Angloamericano.
B
Ramona C. Back (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay; M.S., Winona State
University.
Andrew M. Baldwin (2004). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright (2008). Assistant Professor of
Biology. B.A., College of Saint Benedict; Ph.D., Mayo
Clinic College of Medicine.
Xenia Barahona (2002). Program Coordinator and Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A., Universidad
Centroamericana; M.A., Tufts University.
Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time,
Music. B.M., University of Michigan.
R. Samuel Barber (2002). Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Upper Iowa University; M.S., Minnesota
State University, Mankato.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., University of Minnesota; P.A.
Certificate, Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Nebraska, Omaha.
Carol E. Barnett (2000). Studio Artist/Composition, part time,
Music. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Eric Barth (2008). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A., University of Saint Thomas; B.S., Trevecca
Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
David L. Bartlett (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of California-San Diego;
M.A., University of Chicago; M.A., Ph.D., University of
California-San Diego.
Bruce Batten (2008). Assistant Professory of Business, MBA.
B.S., Davidson College; Ph.D., Medical College of
Virginia.
Katherine A. Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of
Nursing. B.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato;
M.A., Augsburg College.
Aroti G. Bayman (1996). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Matthew Beckman (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A.,
Brandels University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
Pavel Belik (2008). Associate Professor of Mathematics. Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Thomas H. Berkas (2006). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts
in Leadership Program. B.C.E., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Allen J. Berning (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., M.B.A., St. Cloud State University.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Associate Professor of
Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
Clemson University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; M.A., University of Virginia;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Heather K. T. Bidinger (2003). Clinical Coordinator, Assistant
Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., University
of St. Thomas; M.Med.S., St. Louis University.
William P. Bierden (1997). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.S., M.S., Mankato State University.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time, Art.
B.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Associate Professor of Social Work.
B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., University of WisconsinMadison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1983). Instructor, part time, Art. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of Northern
Colorado; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Anna M. Bonderson (2004). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics.
B.S., University of Minnesota; B.S., South Dakota State
University.
Laura L. Borstad (2008). Instructor, part-time, Physician
Assistant Studies. D.Pharm., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work.
B.A., Northwestern College; M.S.W., University of Iowa;
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
D. Kimberly Bowden (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art.
B.L.A., B.S., M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Kevin Bowman (2008). Assistant Professor of Economics, B.A.,
Indiana University-Bloomington; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Illinois.
Katherine C. Bradley (2007). Assistant Professor of Biology.
B.A., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Purdue
University.
Joan Brandt (2009). Associate Professor of Nursing. MPH,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael T. Brands (2007). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A.,
Dordt College; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
Mark A. Bransford (2005). Instructor, part-time, Physics.
B.S., Florida International University; Ph.D., Iowa State
University.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Associate Professor of Business
Administration. B.S.B.A., University of MissouriColumbia; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Frederick Bretschger (2005). Studio Artist/Double Bass,
part time, Music. North Carolina School of the Arts;
Cleveland Institute of Music; The Juilliard School.
Jacquylynn Brickman (2003). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.Ed., St. Mary’s University.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/
Charter School Liaison, Instructor of Education. B.S.,
Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of Sydney,
Australia.
Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Iona College; M.Ed., Boston College.
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Eileen M. Bruns (2000). Instructor, part time, Modern
Languages. B.S., M.S., Florida State University.
Michael Buck (2010). Assistant Professor of Music. BME,
Saint Olaf College; MME, Vandercook College of Music;
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American
Indian Studies. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theatre
Arts (Designer and Technical Director). B.A., Augsburg
College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Shelley L. Burkhardt (2005). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Valparaiso University; M.S., Mankato State
University.
Thomas L. Burns (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., Iona College; M.B.A., University of
St. Thomas.
Janelle M. Bussert (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion and
Women’s Studies. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Yale
University.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S.,
St. Cloud State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology.
B.A., University of Illinois-Chicago; Ph.D., University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tami M. Carpenter (2001). Instructor, part time, Mathematics.
Two B.S. degrees, University of Minnesota.
Maria S. Ceplecha (2003). Instructor, part time, Modern
Languages. B.A., University of Dallas; M.A., New York
University Graduate School in Spain.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., Rhode Island College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Stout; Ed.D., University of
Minnesota
Peggy M. Cerrito (1991). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. Academic Skills Adviser. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work.
B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies. B.S., Ph.D., North Dakota State
University.
Nina N. Chenault (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and
Physical Education. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology.
B.A., Clark University; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State
University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. A.A., Golden Valley Lutheran
College; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.A., Southwest
Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business
David M. DeBlieck (2005). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts.
Administration. B.A., Capital University; M.Div., Trinity
Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part time, Social Work.
B.S.W., St. John’s University; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Sarah Combellick-Bidney (2009). Assistant Professor
of Political Science. Ph.D., Indiana UniversityBloomington.
Susan M. Conlin (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work.
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.W., University of WisconsinMadison.
David A. Conrad (2000). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. Assistant Director, MBA Program in
Rochester. B.A., Winona State University; M.A., Ed.D.,
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
David L. Cooper (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.B.A., University
of St. Thomas.
Brian E. Corner (2005). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.Sc.,
Ph.D., University of Otago, New Zealand.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Associate Professor of English. B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science.
B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
David Crowe (2008). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara C. Curchack (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology.
B.A., University of Maryland Baltimore County; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of HawaiiManoa.
Donna R. DeGracia (1998). Instructor of Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A., Ohio State University; P.A., Bowman Gray
School of Medicine; M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska.
Ankita Deka (2008). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A.,
Delhi University; M.A., Tata Institute of Social Sciences;
Ph.D., Indiana University School of Social Work.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Associate Professor of
History. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois-Urbana.
R. David Dexter (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory
Science Program, Biology. B.S., M.D., University of
Minnesota.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant
Professor of Music. B.M., M.M., The Mannes College
of Music; A.B.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City
Conservatory.
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M.,
University of Dayton; M.A., Saint Mary’s University.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part time, English.
B.A., Macalester College; M.A. coursework completed,
University of Minnesota.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Professor of Mathematics. B.A.,
University of Delaware; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Linda A. Dorschner (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and
Physical Education. B.S., Mankato State College; M.A.,
Mankato State University.
Susan Sacquitne Druck (1993). Instructor of Music. B.A., Iowa
State University; M.A., University of Iowa.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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David Dahl (2000). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A.,
Augustana College; M.A., University of WisconsinMadison.
Marvin D. Dahlgren (2002). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time,
Music. B.A., MacPhail School of Music.
Louise M. Daley (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.Ed., The College of
St. Scholastica.
Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Professor of English. B.A., Saint
Catherine University; M.F.A., Vermont College; Ph.D.,
The Union Institute and University.
Kim Davidson (2003). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center
for Global Education. B.F.A., Washington University;
M.A., School for International Training.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M.,
Memorial University of Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A.,
Eastman School of Music.
Urbanus B. Dax (2002). Program Coordinator, Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A., University of the
North, South Africa; M.S., Mankato State University.
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Deborah A. Eckberg (2007). Instructor, part-time, Sociology.
B.A., Dartmouth College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Jerry K. Eddy (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Physics.
A.B., West Liberty State College; M.S., Ph.D., West
Virginia University.
Gary T. Egbert (2004). Assistant Professor, full-time, Physics.
B.S., Western Illinois University; M.S., University
of South Dakota – Vermillion; Ph.D., University of
Nebraska – Lincoln.
Catherine A. Egenberger (2000). Instructor, part time, Art.
B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.A., University of
Massachusetts-Amherst.
Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.F.A., Syracuse University.
R. Wendell Ellis (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. A.B., Columbia University; J.D.,
University of Iowa; M.B.A., University of Missouri.
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Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing.
B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther
College; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of WisconsinMadison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Associate Professor of Social
Work. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S.W., University
of Minnesota – Duluth; Ph.D., University of Illinois –
Chicago.
Debra M. Erickson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics.
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., University of
Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. B.A., M.A.,
College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther-Northwestern
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio Artist/Trumpet, part time,
Music. B.A., Bethel College; M.F.A., D.M.A., University
of Minnesota.
Marilyn L. Erickson (1999). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.S., St. Cloud State
University.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio Artist/Piano, part time,
Music. B.F.A., B.A., Central Michigan University; M.M.,
University of Minnesota.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic
Affairs and Dean of the College. Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., College of St. Benedict;
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Troy F. Faulkner (2007). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics.
B.S., University of Minnesota-Duluth; M.S., Winona
State University.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry.
B.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Steven J. Felton (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., St. John’s University; B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Zengqi Vivian Feng (2008). Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
B.S., Linfield College; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Edith E. Ferber (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A.,
M.A.T., Indiana University.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A.,
Hamline University; M.A., The American University;
Ph.D., State University of New York – Albany.
Andrew J. Fish (2005). Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
State University of New York at Stony Brook.
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Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor of Modern Languages. B.A.,
M.A., University of Montana.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. Women’s Athletic Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Bruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part time, Religion.
B.A., Morningside College; M.Th., Perkins School of
Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology.
B.A., University of Central Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Case
Western Reserve University.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time,
Music. B.M., Aquinas College.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College
of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John A. Furia (2004). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., Rhode Island College; M.P.A.,
University of Rhode Island.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A.,
Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Robert S. P. Gardner (2006). Instructor, part-time, Music. M.A.,
University of Montana.
R. Brooks Gekler (2006). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., Vassar College; M.B.A., New York
University.
Annette M. Gerten (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work.
B.A., College of St. Catherine; M.S.W., University of
Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio Artist/Clarinet, part time,
Music. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern
University.
Sarah J. Gervais (2008). Assistant Professor, part-time,
Psychology. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.S., Ph.D.,
The Pennsylvania State University.
Alexandra E. Giesler (2008). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., M.B.A., Augsburg College.
Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Associate Professor of Economics.
B.S., Moorhead State University; M.A., North Dakota
State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Julie A. Gloss (2007). Instructor, part-time, Modern
Languages. B.S., B.A., Northern Michigan University;
M.A., Middlebury College; M.A., Hamline University.
Amy Gort (2009). Associate Professor of Biology. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Illinois–Champaign-Urbana
Jennifer Grant (2010). Assistant Professor of Business. B.A.,
Saint Olaf College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Northcentral University.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men’s Athletic Director, Instructor of
Health and Physical Education. B.S., Concordia CollegeSeward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of Nebraska; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Carrie Gray (2009). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A., Central College; MPAS, University of Iowa.
Rodney R. Greder (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of IllinoisChampaign-Urbana.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst
College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown University.
Leslie E. Green (2008). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A.,
College of St. Benedict; three M.A.s, University of St.
Thomas; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History.
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., J.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time,
Music. Music studies at The University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Cheryl J.E. Gresczyk (2004). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., College of St.
Thomas.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part time,
Education and Modern Languages. B.S., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Dennis P. Greseth (2004). Instructor of Education. Education
Coordinator, Rochester Program. B.S., M.S., Winona
State University.
Lyle M. Griner (1996). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A.,
University of Northern Iowa; M.A., Luther Seminary.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann Grugel (2009). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A.,
Saint Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–
Madison.
Nancy J. Grundahl (1993). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M.,
St. Olaf College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato
State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics.
B.A., St. John’s University; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh
University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A.,
University of Iowa; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D.,
University of Virginia.
Alyssa N. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part time, Mathematics.
B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.S., University
of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of WisconsinOshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
Tabitha K. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A.,
Concordia College, Moorhead; M.P.H., M.S., University
of Minnesota.
John U. Harkness (2001). Assistant Professor of English. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Harvard University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A.,
Macalester College; M.A., J.D., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Adriane M. L. Heflin (2008). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., Washington University; M.F.A., Yale University.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music.
Director of Choral Activities. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Melissa Hensley (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work.
A.B., M.S.W., Washington University–St. Louis; M.H.A.,
University of Missouri–Columbia; Ph.D., Washington
University–St. Louis.
Paloma Hesemeyer (2010). Assistant Professor of Psychology.
B.A., Mills College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of
Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div.,
Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Notre Dame.
Carl C. Hixson (2008). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Jody Hofer Van Ness (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics.
B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Kristoffer P. Holmgren (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art.
B.F.A., St. Cloud State University; M.F.A., Illinois State
University.
Megan J. C. Holroyd (2005). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.A.,
St. Olaf College; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Bradley P. Holt (1978). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg
College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.Phil.,
Ph.D., Yale University.
Linda M. Holt (2000). Instructor, part time, Nursing.
B.S.N., University of Minnesota; M.N., University of
Washington-Seattle.
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James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.B.T.,
University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio Artist/Violin and
Viola, part time, Music. B.M., Indiana University.
Erica L. Huls (2004). Instructor, part-time, Honors Program.
B.A., Augsburg College.
Joan E. Hutton (2007). Studio Artist/Saxophone, part-time, Music.
B.M., Ithaca College; M.M., Eastman School of Music.
Lisa L. Hyland (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
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Ann Impullitti (2010). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S.,
Northern Michigan University; M.S., University of
Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Colin C. Irvine (2003). Asssociate Professor of English. B.A.,
Carroll College; M.A., University of Notre Dame; Ph.D.,
Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of
Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa; M.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute.
Chad A. Israelson (2002). Instructor, part time, History. B.A.,
University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse; M.A., University of
Nebraska.
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James A. Jacobson (2002). Studio Artist/Cello, part time,
Music. B.M., New England Conservatory of Music;
M.M., University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Jacobson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration.
Karl N. Jacobson (2007). Assistant Professor, full-time,
Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div., Luther Seminary;
A.B.D. Union-PSCE.
Ronald L. Jacobson (2002). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.S., North Dakota State University;
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor, full-time,
American Indian Studies. B.A., Metropolitan State
University; M.A., Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Gary C. Jader (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of Minnesota-Duluth;
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St.
Thomas.
Sarah Johansen (2005). Instructor, Social Work. B.A.,
Kalamazoo College; M.S.W., University of Michigan.
William H. Jasperson (1990). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. M.B.A., University of Minnesota. B.S.,
M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
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Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S.,
M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Daniel F. Jorgensen (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A.,
M.S., South Dakota State University.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business
Administration. B.Comm., University of Cairo, Egypt;
M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music
Therapy). B.A., Park College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed.,
University of Kansas; Ph.D., Temple University.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B.,
M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University.
Jane A. Kammerman (1986). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of California; J.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., M.A., University of Delhi;
M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple
University.
Deborah D. Katz (2001). Instructor, part time, Education. A.B.,
Stanford University; Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of
Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University.
Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mary Beth Kelley (2004). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; M.Ed., Bethel
College.
Michael Kidd (2008). Associate Professor of Languages and
Cross-Cultural Studies. B.A., Pomona College; Ph.D.,
Cornell University.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio Artist/Harp, part time,
Music. B.M., The Juilliard School; M.M., University of
Arizona.
Michael King (2008). Instructor, part-time, Communication
Studies. Two B.S., M.S., South Dakota State University.
Donna R. Kirscht (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., Mankato State University; M.B.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Elizabeth P. Klages (1996). Instructor, part-time, Political
Science. B.A., Carleton College; M.A., The Paul H.
Nitze School of Advanced International Studies; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion.
B.A., Newberry College; M.Div., Lutheran Theological
Southern Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Eastman School of Music.
Kelly Knochel (2010). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A.,
Albright College; M.S.W., Spalding University of Social
Work; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Debra S. Knudson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.Ed., College of St.
Catherine.
Barbara K. Knudtson (2005). Instructor, part-time, Nursing.
A.D.N., Rochester Community College; B.S.N., Augsburg
College; M.A., College of St. Catherine.
Paul A. Knutson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A.,
Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S., A.B.D., University
of Minnesota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A.,
Moorhead State College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Dean C. Kopperud (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Richard J. Kramer (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A.,
Concordia College, Moorhead; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Neil J. Kraus (2003). Instructor, part-time, Political Science.
B.A., LeMoyne College; M.A., Ph.D., State University of
New York-Albany.
Heidi M. Kreutzer (1995). Instructor, part time, Modern
Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Middlebury
College; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Gregory P. Krueger (2000). Assistant Professor of Education.
B.A., Southwest Minnesota State University; M.A.,
Hamline University.
Deborah J. Kuhlmann (2006). Instructor, part-time. English.
B.A., Texas Christian University; M.A., University of
Arkansas; Ph.D., Texas Christian University.
James J. Kulzer (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.,
two M.S. degrees, Winona State University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S.,
University of Missouri-St. Louis; Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration.
B.A. Michigan State University; M.A., University of
Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Suzanne W. Lagerwaard (2005). Instructor, part-time,
Education. B.A., University of Florida; M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Kevin Landmark (2010). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S.,
Michigan Technological University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Assistant Professor of History.
A.B., College of William and Mary; M.A., Utah State
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Assistant Professor, full-time, Master
of Arts in Leadership. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S.,
Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University.
Martha J. Laskar-Aleman (2002). Assistant Professor of
Nursing, full-time. B.S.N., University of Minnesota.
Laura K. Lazar (2005). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., M.L.S., Valparaiso University;
M.B.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Edward Lee (2002). Instructor, part time, Communication
Studies. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.F.A., Brown
University.
Melissa C. Lee (2007). Instructor, part-time, Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social
Work. B.A., Knox College; M.S.W., Tulane University;
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio Artist/French Horn, part
time, Music. B.A., Potsdam College of Arts and Science,
SUNY; M.M., Northwestern University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. B.A.,
Augustana College; M.S., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., University of Utah.
Holly Levine (2009). Instructor, Physician Assistant Studies.
B.A., Northwestern University; M.D., Loyola University
Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. B.A.,
Grinnell College; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Associate Professor of Education. B.S.,
Mankato State University; M.S., North Dakota State
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sarah P. Lockwood (2002). Studio Artist/Piano
Accompaniment, part time, Music. B.M., DePauw
University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion.
B.A., University of Iowa; M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate
School.
Edward D. Lotterman (2005). Assistant Professor of Economics.
B.A., M.S., University of Minnesota.
Michael S. Lotti (2003). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration/Philosophy. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Swansea, Wales.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A.,
Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div, Luther Northwestern
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Graduate Theological
Union.
Carol A. Lucido (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of
Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., University of Colorado,
Denver; M.S., P.A. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center; Ph.D., Capella University.
Steven M. Lukas (2005). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.S., M.A., University of Nebraska; E.D.,
University of St. Thomas.
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Steven P. Lund (1982). Studio Artist/Trombone, part time,
James Scannell McCormick (2004). Instructor, part-time,
Music. B.S., University of Minnesota.
Paul E. Lutter (2005). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin, Superior; M.Div, Luther
Seminary.
Ann L. Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Interim Academic Director,
Instructor, Center for Global Education. B.A., Earlham
College; M.Div., Yale University.
English. B.A., M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Carol T. McCoy (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory
Science Program, Biology. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Oklahoma.
Diane M. McDonagh (1997). Instructor, part-time, Modern
Languages. B.A., California State University; M.A.,
California State University-Northridge.
K. Christian McGuire (2007). Instructor and Studio Artist/
Electric Bass, part-time, Music. B.A., Luther College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Michael J. McIlhon (2000). Instructor, part time, Economics.
B.B.A., M.A., University of Iowa.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., DePaul University; M.B.A., Harvard
University; D.B.A., Argosy University.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian.
B.A., Western Michigan University; A.M.L.S., University
of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Kirsten A. S. Mebust (2004). Instructor, part time, Religion.
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Ashok K. Mehrotra (2007). Instructor, part-time, Economics.
B.Tech., M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology; M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.S., University of Chicago.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern
Languages. B.A., Lindenwood College; M.A., Tulane
University.
Laurie H. Merz (2001). Studio Artist/Bassoon, part time, Music.
B.M., Eastman School of Music; M.M., University of
Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business
Administration. B.A., University of Tunis; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Catherine Micek (2010). Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
B.A., University of Saint Thomas; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Vladan M. Milenkovic (2005). Instructor, part-time, Music.
B.M., Berklee College of Music; M.M., University of
Northern Iowa.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.A.,
Rochester State Junior College; B.S., M.A., Augsburg
College.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.S., M.B.A., University of South
Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John W. Molloy (2003). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.B.A., M.S., University of Wisconsin,
Madison.
Peter M. Morales (2007). Instructor, part-time, Modern
Languages. B.A., Ripon College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
April D. Morehouse (2006). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.,
College of St. Catherine.
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Carolyn A. Mack (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A.,
Concordia University, River Forest, IL; M.A., University
of Minnesota.
Rosanne E. Malevich (2006). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., M.B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; ABD, University of Minnesota.
Steven V. Manderscheid (2007). Instructor, part-time, Master
of Arts in Leadership Program. B.S., St. Cloud State
University; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ed.D.,
University of St. Thomas.
Christina M. Manning (2007). Instructor, part-time, Psychology.
B.Sc., Tufts University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.S., Purdue University; M.S.,
Colorado State University; Ph.D., Utah State University.
Dan S. Marsh (2005). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Susan W. Martino (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music
Conservatory.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Associate Professor of American
Indian Studies. B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Matthew Maruggi (2008). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A.,
M.A., University of Dayton; Ph.D., University of Saint
Thomas.
C. Jean Marvin (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John W. Matthews (2003). Instructor, part-time, Religion.
B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.Div., LutherNorthwestern Seminary.
Paul R. Mattson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., Luther College; M.A., University of
Minesota; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
David C. Matz (2001). Associate Professor of Psychology.
B.A., Bemidji State University; M.S., North Dakota State
University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Molly A. Maxwell (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Kathleen A. McBride (1994). Regional Co-Director, Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A., George Mason
University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
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Sheila M. Moriarty (2002). Instructor, part time, Social Work.
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Karen L. Mulhausen (2006). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., St. Olaf College; B.A., University of Minnesota.
David Murr (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S.,
Augsburg College; Ph.D., Boston University.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestern
Seminary.
Sarah Myers (2009). Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. B.S.,
Northwestern University; M.F.A., Ph.D., University of Texas.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N.,
M.S.N., Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Paulus Nanghambe Ndamanomhata (2002). Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A. degrees, Ogongo
Agricultural College and United Lutheran Theological
Seminary; M.A., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; Ph.D., Natal
University.
Jessica A. Nathanson (2007). Assistant Professor and Director
of Women’s Studies. B.A., Wesleyan University; M.A.,
Ph.D., State University of New York-Buffalo.
Brita L. Nellermoe (2008). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.S.,
University of Iowa; M.S., University of North Dakota.
Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant
Professor, part time, Physician Assistant Studies.
B.A., Northwest College; M.Div., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.D., University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science
and Director of MAL Program. B.A., University of
Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Daniel R. Noyes (2000). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A.,
Macalester College; M.Arch., University of WisconsinMilwaukee.
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James O’Brien (2008). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.F.A.,
Minneapolis College of Art and Design; M.A., Syracuse
University; M.F.A., Hartford University.
Michael W. O’Brien (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work.
Two B.A.s, M.S.W., University of Iowa.
Mary F. O’Connell (2004). Instructor, part time, Nursing. A.A.,
Minneapolis Community College; B.S., Bethel College;
M.A., Augsburg College.
Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education.
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse
University.
Melissa A. Oliver (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.,
M.S., Winona State University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., University of Wisconsin;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael G. Olson (2001). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A.,
Minnesota State University.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. B.S., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David H. Oxley (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., M.B.A., Augsburg College.
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Stephen A. Pacholl (2001). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.A., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Sally Bruyneel Padgett (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion.
A.A., San Jacinto College; B.A., University of California,
Riverside; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D.,
University of Durham, England.
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., M.A., Central School
for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Bonnie Jean Palmen (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., San
Francisco State University; J.D., University of California.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, full-time,
Education. B.A., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Michael F. Pattison (2003). Instructor, part time, Social Work.
B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Catherine L. Paulsen (1990). Instructor, part time, Master
of Arts in Leadership. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Lone Mountain College [now part of University of San
Francisco.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A.,
Augsburg College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Meredith A. Pederson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., St. Mary’s University.
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music.
B.A., Luther College; M.M., University of Cincinnati.
Christine R. Peper (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Ed., Southeastern
Louisiana University.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.,
University of New Hampshire; M.A., St. Mary’s College;
M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of
Colorado.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., United Theological
Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of
Modern Languages. B.A., National University, Tehran;
M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work.
B.S., Claflin University; M.S.W., Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut
College; Ph.D., Yale University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology.
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Jennifer K. McCarty Plucker (2007). Instructor, part-time,
Education. B.S., Moorhead State University; M.Ed., St.
Mary’s University.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Theological
Seminary.
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O. Nicholas Raths (1988). Studio Artist/Guitar, part time,
Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Bruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy. B.A.,
Wheaton College; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University.
John S. Reimringer (2006). Instructor, part-time, English. B.S.,
University of Kansas; M.F.A., University of Arkansas.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages.
M.A., Middlebury College.
Steven E. Restad (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Charles E. Rietkerk (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Catherine L. Roach (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., University
of Minnesota.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Assistant Dean of
Academic Affairs. Associate Professor of Psychology.
B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social
Work. B.S., Indiana University; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney (1992). Professor of Social Work.
B.S., University of North Texas; M.S.W., University of
Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Regula Russelle (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. M.A.,
Hamline University.
Barry D. Rutman (2000). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. M.A., Montclair State University.
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Larry E. Sallee (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Superior;
M.B.T., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University
of Wisconsin-LaCrosse; D.B.A., U.S. International
University.
Susana M. Sandmann (2006). Associate Professor of Modern
Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration.
B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois;
Ph.D., Rice University.
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John S. Schmit (1990). Professor of English. B.S., St. John’s
University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The
University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Associate Professor of Social Work.
B.A., University of Washington; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Designer-in-Residence and
Instructor, part time, Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., M.F.A,
University of Minnesota.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor, full-time,
Business Administration. B.B.A., University of
Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., University of Notre Dame; M.B.A.,
Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Dean J. Seal (2006). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.Div., M.A., United Theological Seminary
of the Twin Cities.
Steven A. Seay (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of San Francisco;
M.B.A., City/Stanford University; Ph.D., Walden
University.
Carrie B. Senske (2000). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern
Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University; Ph.D.,
University of Texas.
N. Kay Shager (2000). Instructor, part time, Education and
Mathematics. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Debra L. Shapiro (2006). Instructor, part-time, General
Studies. B.A., J.D., The University of Iowa.
Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part time, Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary’s College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer (1995). Associate Professor of Computer
Science. B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Judith E. Shevelev (1991). Program Coordinator, Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A., University of
California, Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
John S. Shockley (2002). Professor, part time, Political Science.
B.A., University of Texas; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin.
Anthony T. Sinkiewicz (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. A.A.S., Wright College; B.S., University
of the State of New York-Albany; M.A., Webster
University; D.B.A., U.S. International University.
Katharine E. Skibbe (2001). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Saint Mary’s College.
Lawrence J. Sklaney, Jr. (2007). Instructor, part-time, English.
B.A., Bucknell University; M.A., University of Illinois.
Joanne Z. Smith (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., Smith College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Sheilah P. Smith (1999). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
M.Ed., Wayne State University.
Dorothy J. Smyth (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Alyssa E. Snyder (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern
University.
Lisa K. Sperling (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Mankato State University.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work.
B.S.W., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band
and Jazz Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.C.I.,
College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., Northwestern University; M.B.A.,
Pepperdine University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji
State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Montana.
Carla Steen (2007). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.F.A., Columbia University.
John P. Stein (1992). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S.,
University of Detroit; M.A., University of Illinois.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration.
B.S., M.S., Long Island University.
Lisa J. Storey (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A.,
St. Mary’s University; M.S., Winona State University.
Martha E. Stortz (2010). Bernard Christensen Professor of
Vocation and Religion. B.A., Carleton College; M.A.,
The Divinity School, The University of Chicago; Ph.D.,
The Divinity School, The University of Chicago.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Assistant Professor of Physics.
B.A., University of Minnesota, Morris; Ph.D., University
of Washington.
Christopher K. Strand (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., Southwest Missouri State
University; M.B.A., Metropolitan State University.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A.,
Boston University; M.A., D.Th., Luther Seminary.
Michelle J. Strauch (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and
Physical Education. B.S., North Dakota State University;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Assistant Professor of Art. B.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.F.A., Minneapolis
College of Art and Design.
Maryann Syers (1998). Associate Professor of Social Work.
B.A., Arizona State University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
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Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies, clinical site director. B.S., University of
Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.P.A.S.,
University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Ngoh Tiong Tan (1987, 2006). Professor of Social Work.
B.A., University of Singapore; M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Susan E. Taylor (2007). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A.,
California State University; M.F.A., University of
Minnesota.
Mary M. Thissen-Milder (2005). Instructor, part-time, Health
and Physical Education. B.A., Iowa State University;
M.A., Northeast Missouri State; Ph.D., University of
Iowa.
Michael D. Thompson (2002). Instructor, part time, Psychology.
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S.W., Fordham
University; Ph.D., Pacific University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M.,
University of Minnesota; M.M., The Juilliard School.
W. Lex Thompson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., New
College of Florida; M.A., Yale University; M.F.A., San
Francisco Art Institute.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. B.F.A.,
University of Hawaii; M.F.A., Temple University.
Beth M. Torstenson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Daniel O. Trainer, IV (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern
Languages. B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology;
M.A., Gallaudet University.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Lilly Program Director and Professor
of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Yale University;
Th.D., Luther Seminary.
Cynthia K. Troy (1990). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.A.,
University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Fidel Xinico Tum (1993). Program Coordinator, Instructor,
Center for Global Education. B.A., Francisco Marroquin
University; M.Div., St. Paul Seminary.
Leon M. Tyler (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., Northwestern University; M.B.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
U-V
Jeannine M. Uhlenkamp (2004). Instructor, part-time,
Education. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S.E.,
University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political
Science. B.A., University of California-Berkeley; M.A.,
San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
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Pauline J. Utesch (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D.,
Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part time,
Rochester Community College; B.S.N., Winona State
University; M.A., Augsburg College.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.S., Mankato State University.
John W. Van Cleve (1996). Instructor, Modern Languages. B.A.,
Carleton College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Associate Professor of
Sociology. B.A., Loyola University; Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant
Professor of Physics. B.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Iowa State University.
Diane Vodicka (2008). Assistant Professor of Education.
B.A., North Park College; M.Ed., Georgia Southwestern
College;.
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part time, MAL Program.
B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Education. Paideia Associate-in-Residence. B.A., Boston
College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill.
Kathleen Welle (2009). Instructor and coordinator, Nursing.
B.S.N., University of Wisconsin; M.N., Augsburg College.
Janis F. Weller (2006). Instructor, part-time, General Studies/
Art. B.A., Luther College; M.A., St. Mary’s UniversityMinneapolis, Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Emanuelle Wessels (2010). Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty
Coordinator of Teacher Placement /Licensing. B.S., St.
Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
Dale A. Weston (2001). Instructor, part time, American Indian
Studies. B.A., Hamline University.
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S.,
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Trent Whitcomb (2010). Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.S., Mankato State University; M.S.,
Finch University of Health Sciences.
Hans H. Wiersma (2004). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A.,
University of California, San Diego; M.Div., Ph.D., Luther
Seminary.
Susan L. Williams (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A.,
M.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Heather O. Willman (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education.
B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.A., University of
North Dakota.
Joel R. Wilson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Roger W. Wiltgen (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire;
M.B.A., Winona State University.
Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio Artist/Saxophone and
Clarinet, part time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M.,
Northwestern University.
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Todd R. Wadsworth (2002). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics.
B.A., Middlebury College; M.A., Pepperdine University.
David O’Brien Wagner (2005). Instructor, part time, Art. B.S.,
B.A., Washington State University.
Dana Wagner (2008). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A.,
Saint Olaf College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English.
B.A., M.A., University of Nairobi, Kenya; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Andrew Ward (2001). Instructor, part time, Business
Administration/Philosophy. B.A., Luther College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Kansas.
David B. Washington (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., J.D., University of Pittsburgh.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Assistant Professor of
English. B.A., University of Denver; B.S., M.A., Minnesota
State University-Mankato.
Colleen K. Watson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.L.,
Augsburg College.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Assistant Professor of Computer
Science. A.A., Northern Virginia Community College;
B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology;
M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Paula A. Watts (2008). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.,
St. Cloud State University; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Valerie J. Webb (2001). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.Sc.
Honors, B.A., University of Queensland, Australia; Ph.D.,
Luther Seminary.
Andrew T. Webster (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.B.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
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John W. Yaeger (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work.
B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S.W., Loyola
University.
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Assistant Professor of Business
Administration; Interim Director, M.B.A. Program. B.A.,
Shimer College; M.S., University of Utah.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics.
B.A., St. John’s University; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Utah.
Henry Yoon (2009). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A.,
University of California; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Faculty Emeriti
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., Middlebury College; Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A.,
Northwestern College; M.A., Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., University of Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological
Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary, New
York.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech,
Communication and Theatre Arts. B.S., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg
College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D.,
Columbia University.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A.,
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts. B.S., M.F.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical
Education. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A.,
American University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A.,
Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe College.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication
and Theatre Arts. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A.,
B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Arizona State University.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan State University;
Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A.,
Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics.
B.E.E., M.S., University of Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake
Forest College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., M.S.,
Agra University, India; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois
University.
Robert S. Herforth. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A.,
Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A.,
Cedar Crest College; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A. Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.F.A., University of Iowa.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A.,
Rangoon University, Burma; M.A., Bucknell University;
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A.,
Huron College; B.A., University of Minnesota; M.E.,
South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Robert A. Karlén. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., New
England Conservatory; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Middlebury College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Augustana College; M.A., University of
South Dakota.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. B.A., Ph.D.,
University of California-Berkeley.
Marie O. McNeff. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean
Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell. Professor Emeritus (granted posthumously 2010) of English. B.A. Maryville College; M.A.,
University of Tennessee.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A.,
M.A., Central Michigan University; Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical
Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Gordon L. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A.,
University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope
College; M.A., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. B.A.,
Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel Seminary; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A.,
Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
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Curtis M. Paulsen Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
The Fielding Institute.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed.,
Marquette University.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part time, Health
and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A.,
Augsburg College; B.D., Augsburg Theological Seminary;
M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science.
B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D.,
University of Texas at Austin.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages.
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso
University; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical
Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St.
Olaf College; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Th.D.,
University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W., Columbia University.
Don Steinmetz Professor Emeritus (granted posthumously
2010) of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies. B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A.,
Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S., Ph.D., University of
Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science.
A.B., Augustana College; two M.S. degrees; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia
College, Moorhead; M.F.A., University of Iowa.
David L. Tiede (2005). Bernhard M. Christensen Professor
of Vocation and Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.D.,
Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Harvard University.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.F.A.,
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania.
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keep Augsburg easily accessible to the greater metropolitan
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About Augsburg 10, 15
Academic Advising 28
Academic Calendar 6, 36
Academic Divisions 37
Academic Excellence Scholarships 23
Academic Information 36
Academic Internships 46, 64
Academic Policies and Procedures 48
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 60
Academic Skills Office 28
Access Center 30
Accessibility 15
Accounting 66
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 14, 15
Achievement Scholarships 23
Admissions 13, 17
Administrative Officers of the College 247
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 59
Advanced Transfer Students 52
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 15
American Indian Studies 67
American Indian Student Services 30
American Sign Language 166
Anderson Hall 13, 33
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center 27
Application Procedures 17, 22
Applied Economics 114
Architecture Minor 71
Art 70
Art and Architectural History 73
Art History 70
Asian American Student Services (see Pan Asian Student
Services) 31
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program 59
Associate in Ministry 220
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) 10, 38, 42
Associated Support Organizations 14
Athletic Affiliation 15
Athletics and Sports 27
Audit Fee 20, 21
Auditing Courses 59
Augsburg Abroad 42
Augsburg Core Curriculum 54-57, 75
Augsburg Experience 56
Augsburg First Year 56
Augsburg for Adults 12
Augsburg Seminar 56, 75
Augsburg Signature Curriculum 54, 75
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Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts requirement
modifications) 57
Beta Beta Beta 78
Biology 77
Board of Regents 245
Business (Master of Business
Administration) 48
Business Administration 84
Business Administration and
Economics Major 84, 115
Business Administration (Music Business
Specialization) 84, 182
Business Management Certificate 92
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Calendar 6, 36
Campus Kitchen 46
Campus Location 12, 15, 263
Campus Map 263
Campus Ministry 26
Campus Tours 17
Canadian Program 48
Career Services 45
Center for Global Education 44, 155
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS) 28
Certificates 48 (MBA), 71, 83, 181, 185
Change of Program 50
Chemistry 97
Chinese 165
Chapel 13, 26
Choir 190
Christensen Center 13, 27
Class Schedule 64
Classification (Class Year) 59
Clinical Laboratory Science 101
Coaching Certification 140
College Costs 20 (Day), 21 (Weekend)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 59
College of the Third Age 12, 13
Commencement 61
Commons 33
Communication Studies 105
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher
Licensure 38, 106, 128
Community Service-Learning 46
Community Studies Concentration (Sociology) 228
Computational Economics 111
Computational Philosophy 111, 198
Computer Science 110
Concert Band 190
Connections Courses 75
Continuing Education Program 48
Cooper’s Coffee Shop 27
Core Curriculum 54-57
Costs 20-21
Counseling 32
Counseling and Health Promotion 13, 32
Course Descriptions 64-243
Course Numbers 64
Credits 64
Crime and Deviance Concentration (Sociology) 228
Crossover Registration 50
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Dean’s List 61
Degree Verification 61
Degrees Offered 15, 36, 51
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 59
Departmental Honors (see each major)
Departments and Programs 64-243
Deposits 20
Development 8
Directed Study 65
Directory 8
Directory Information 34, 62
Disability Services 30
Dismissal 60
Discrimination Complaints 34
Divisions and Departments 37
Dormitories 13, 33
Dual Degree Programs 41, 126
Facilities and Housing 13, 33
Facts and Figures 15
Faculty 12, 15, 36, 247
Faculty Emeriti 261
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid 22
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 34, 62
Farsi 165
Federal Work Study Program 24
Fees 20
Film 138
Finance 89
Finance Certificate 83
Financial Aid 15, 22
Financial Policies 21
Fine Arts 27
Fitness Centers 32
Food Service 33
Foreign Languages (See Languages and Cross-cultural
Studies) 165
Forensics 106
Former Students 18, 50
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication 13
Foundations of Fitness 56, 140
French 138
First-years 17
E
G
D
Economics 114
Economics/Business Admin. Major 84, 115
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major 207
Edor Nelson Field 13
Education 117
Education for Service 10
Education (Master of Arts) 47
Elementary Education 118
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 124
Employment 24
Engaging Minneapolis 56
Engineering 126
English 127
English Language Learners (ELL) 55, 60
English Placement Test 129
Enrollment 15
Enrollment Center 8, 49
Enrollment/Degree Verification 61
Enrollment Deposit 20
Ensembles 190
Entry-level Skills 55, 76
Environmental Studies 136
Ethnic Student Services 30
Evaluation and Grading 58
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) 11, 15, 246
Experiential Education Programs 46
Explanation of Grades 58
Exploring Our Gifts (Vocation) 26
Gage Center for Academic Achievement 28
German 138
Gift Assistance 24
Global Education Center 13, 44, 155
Global Education Program
Courses 44, 155
Grade Point Average 53, 59
Grading 58
Graduate Programs 47
Graduation (Applying for) 52, 61
Graduation Skills Requirements 57
Graduation Requirements 51 (catalog), 52
Grants 24
Graphic Design Certificate 71
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 13
H
Health and Physical Education 139
Health Clinic Services 32
Health Education 139
Health Fitness 139
Health Insurance 32
Health Promotion 32
HECUA Courses 45, 163
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
45, 163
Hispanic/Latino Student Services Program 31
History 143
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History of Augsburg College 10
Honors (Departmental—see each major)
Honors (Latin) 61
Honors Program 39, 148
Housing 13, 20, 33
Human Relations (Communication Studies) 105
I
Ice Arena 13
Incomplete Grade 58
Independent Studies 65
Information Technology Certificate 83
Information Technology Services 36
Inter-Institutional Programs 42
Inter-Race 14
Intercollegiate Athletics 27
Interdisciplinary Studies 151
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 59
International Business Minor 83
International Business Specialization (Business
Administration) 84
International Business Concentration (International
Relations) 153
International Partners 45
International Relations 153
International Student Advising 32
International Students 18, 32
International Studies 155
Internships 46, 64
Intramural Athletics 27
J
Japanese 165
K
Kennedy Center 13, 32
Keystone (Senior Keystone) 57, 75
L
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 165
Latin Honors 61
Law and Society Concentration (Sociology) 228
Leadership (Master of Arts) 47, 87
Leadership Studies Minor 151
Leadership, Service, and Performance Scholarships 23
Learning Disabilities (Special Education) 124
Learning Disabilities Program 28
LGBTQIA Support Services 31
Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Science Waiver) 57
Liberal Arts Foundation 54, 57
Library and Information Technology 13, 15, 36
Licensure (Teaching; see also individual majors)
38, 117, 191, 223
Life Sciences 77
Lifetime Fitness 56
Lindell Library 13, 15, 36
Loan Assistance 24
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Location 13, 15, 263
Luther Hall 13, 33
Lutheran Congregational Scholarships 23
M
Majors and Minors 10, 37, 51, 64
Management Information Systems 170
Management Specialization (Business Administration) 93
Managerial Accounting 87
Many Voices Project 56
Map 263
Marketing 84 (WEC), 95
Marketing Emphasis (Communication Studies) 105
Mass Communication and Journalism (Communication
Studies) 105
Master’s Degrees 36, 47, 87
Math Placement Group (MPG) 55, 173
Mathematics 171
McNair Scholars Program 29
Medical Refund 22
Medieval Studies 176
Melby Hall 13
Memberships 14, 15
Memorial Hall (Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall) 13
Metro-Urban Studies 178
Middle East Studies Minor 151
Military Called to Active Duty 50
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership (MNITTP) 30
Minnesota Work Study Program 24
Minors (see individual departments and programs 64)
MIS Courses 93
Mission Statement 10
Modern Language Skill 55
Mortensen Hall 13, 33
Murphy Place (2222 Murphy Place) 13
Music 181
Music Business 84, 182
Music Education Major 183
Music Ensembles 190
Music Hall 13
Music Performance Major 184
Music Repertoire Tests 186
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification 181, 185
Music Therapy Major 184
N
Nabo 33
National Student Clearinghouse 61
Natural Science Teaching Licensures 191
Nordic Area Studies 193
Norwegian 168, 193
Notification of Admissions Decision 17
Numeric Grades 58
Numbering of Courses 64
Nursing 195
Nursing (Master of Arts and Doctor of Nursing Practice) 47
O
Officers of the College 247
Official Notices 34
Ojibwe 168
Old Main 13
Orchestra 190
Oren Gateway Center 13, 33
Organizational Communication (Communication Studies)
105
Orientation 26
P, Q
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 31
Pan-Asian Student Services 31
Partner Hospitals Program 12, 48
Part-Time Students 20
Pass/No Credit 52, 58, 59
Pastor 26
Payments 21
Peace and Global Studies Minor 154
Performance Studies 184
Petition Process (Student Standing Committee) 50
Philosophy 198
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center) 30
Physical Education 139
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 38, 97, 191, 203
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of Science) 48
Physics 202
Piano Proficiency Test 181
Policies 14, 15, 21, 34, 48, 58, 60
Political Science 206
Political Science/Economics teaching major 207
Portfolio Assessment Program 60
Pre-Law Concentration (Political Science) 206
Pre-Professional Programs 38
Prerequisites 64
Probation 60
Psychology 211
Psychology and Law Concentration 211
Public Accounting 87
Public Policy and Political Change in Political Science 206
Public Relations and Advertising (Communication Studies)
105
R
Re-Admitted Students (Catalog applicability/Second majors
and Degrees) 18, 51
Recitals 185
Refunds 21
Regents 245
Registration 48
Religion 216
Religious Affiliation 10, 15, 54, 246
Repeated Courses 59
Research Opportunities 30
Residence Life Program (see also Housing) 13, 20, 33
Residence Requirements 53
Retaking courses 59
Rochester Program 12, 48
Room and Board 20
ROTC 42
S
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term 45, 193
Scholarships 22
Scholastic Connections 31
School Year 6, 15
Science Hall 13
Secondary Education 120
Senior Keystone 57, 75
Service-Learning 46
Sigma Pi Sigma 203
Skills Requirements 52, 55, 75
Social Psychology Concentration (Sociology) 228
Social Studies 223
Social Welfare Minor 224
Social Work 224
Social Work (Master of Social Work) 48
Society of Physics Students 203
Sociology 228
Space Physics 203
Spanish 232
Special Education 124
Special Interest Housing 33
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second Degree) 18
Sports 27
StepUP Program 30
Student Center 27
Student-Designed Major 37
Student Employment 24
Student/Faculty Ratio 15
Student Government 26
Student Life 26
Student Rights 34, 61
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints, Records 34
Student Standing Committee 50
Student Support Services (TRIO) 29
Student Teaching Abroad 45, 117
Studio Art 70
Study Abroad 42, 155
Summer Session 6, 42
Supervisory Management (Communication Studies) 105
Support Programs 28-32
Sverdrup Hall 13
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 13
T
Teaching Licensure (see also individual majors)
38, 118, 191, 223
Test Scores 17
Theatre Arts 233
Transcripts 17
Transfer Students 18, 27, 51
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TRIO Program 29
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 20
U
Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO) 30
Unofficial Withdrawal 22
Urban Studies 239
Urness Hall 13, 33
V
Veterans 61
Vocation 26, 54
W
Weekend College 12, 17, 21, 48
Withdrawal From College 21, 50
Women’s Resource Center 27
Women’s Studies 240
Work Study Program 24
Writing Concentration 127
X, Y, Z
Youth and Family Ministry Major 215, 243
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Graduate Studies Catalog
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
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Graduate Studies Catalog
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
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Graduate Studies Catalog
2010-2011
Official publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College’s graduate programs. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog
are the College policies in force at the time of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements
and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult the Graduate Admissions Office, the graduate program directors, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page 6 for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published December 2010
www.augsburg.edu
A Greeting from the President
I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College’s exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are part of a
select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an excellent curriculum,
a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats that meet the needs of busy
and successful people. Augsburg College’s graduate-level programs in Business Administration, Education, Leadership,
Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, and Social Work are distinguished by the opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills. Beginning in the fall of 2010, Augsburg is proud to offer its inaugural doctoral
degree program—the Doctor in Nursing Practice program.
Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens,
thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged
community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its
urban and global settings.
For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features an expansive
perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental sustainability.
At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you, the individual student, find your
calling at work and in the world. The Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality educational experiences, personal attention, and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents and skills. We are confident
that our graduates are prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society, the hallmark of an Augsburg degree.
Sincerely,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President, Augsburg College
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Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office
Welcome to our graduate programs. We are committed to education that prepares people for leadership in their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional arts and sciences form the best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow.
Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting and challenging field
experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic internships, experiential education, and cultural
enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester become extended campuses for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our
campus community ensures that our graduates are prepared for the range of experiences and perspectives that characterize today’s global environment.
When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning opportunities in state-of-the-art
classrooms, with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and staff. You join a body of experienced people who quickly
form your network of employer connections and career opportunities. We encourage our alumni to become your mentors and build on our city connections through public events, including our convocations and Advent Vespers.
All our programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of service, with one another
and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on the world as they develop their identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to participate in socially- and economically-sustainable development. We hope that at
some time during your degree, you’ll explore the opportunities to participate in an international learning experience—for
example, travel seminars to our global campuses in Central America, Mexico, and Namibia, and opportunities to meet
visiting students and faculty members from our partner institutions in Norway, Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired
by the faith of our Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg’s doors, we welcome
a diversity of cultures and faiths.
Although each graduate program has its own “neighborhood” and unique features, we encourage interdisciplinary
courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across disciplines. We encourage both “horizontal” initiatives—i.e., cross-program collaboration—as well as “vertical” initiatives—engaging our undergraduate students to consider graduate work. This means that sometimes you may be encouraging classmates who are just beginning to imagine a
graduate degree.
We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot wait to meet you.
Sincerely,
Barbara A. Farley
Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Dean of the College
Graduate Catalog I 4
Lori A. Peterson
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
Table of Contents
Greeting from the President 3
Greeting from the Academic Affairs Office 4
Directory of Offices and Programs 6
About Augsburg College
Mission Statement 7
Degrees Offered 7
Minneapolis and Rochester Locations 7
Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships 9
Facts and Figures 10
Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Calendars 12
Academic Policies 12
Evaluation of Transfer Credit 14
Student Rights 14
Graduate Admissions
Admission to Augsburg College 16
Readmission to the College 16
Admission of International Students 16
Foreign Credential Evaluation 16
Financing Your Education
Costs of Graduate Study 18
Payment Options 18
Sources of Financial Aid 18
Applying for Financial Aid 19
Refund Schedule 19
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Education 20
Master of Arts in Leadership 34
Post-Master’s Certificate in Leadership Studies 40
Dual degree—BA, Accounting/Master of Arts in Leadership 40
Master of Arts in Nursing 43
Doctor of Nursing Practice 49
Master of Business Administration 54
Concentrations and Certificates 57
Dual degree—Master of Social Work/MBA 58
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 61
Master of Social Work 68
Dual Degree with Luther Seminary—MSW/MA, Theology 75
Dual degree—MSW/Master of Business Administration 76
College Information
Maps (Minneapolis and Rochester campuses) 81
Augsburg Board of Regents 82
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Directory of Offices and Programs
Academic Affairs: 612-330-1024
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Vicki Olson, Director: 612-330-1131
Karen Howell, Coordinator: 612-330-1354
maeinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/mae
Master of Social Work and Master of Business
Administration (MSW/MBA)
Lois A. Bosch, MSW Director: 612-330-1633
Steven Zitnick, MBA Director: 612-330-1304
mbainfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/mba
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)
Norma Noonan, Director: 612-330-1198
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
malinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augburg.edu/mal
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director:
612-330-1214
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
manursing@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Steven Zitnick, Director: 612-330-1304
Katherine Fagen, Coordinator: 612-330-1774
mbainfo@augsburg.edu
wwww.augsburg.edu/mba
Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
Dawn Ludwig, Department Chair and Director:
612-330-1399
Carrie Benton, Coordinator: 612-330-1518
paprog@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/pa
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Lois A. Bosch, Director: 612-330-1633
Holley Locher-Stulen, Coordinator: 612-330-1763
mswinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/msw
Master of Social Work and Master of Arts
in Theology (MSW/MA)
Luther Seminary: 651-641-3521
Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director:
612-330-1214
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
nursing@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/dnp
Graduate Admissions Office:
612-330-1101 or gradinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/grad
Bookstore: 612-359-6491
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion:
612-330-1707 or www.augsburg.edu/cchp
Campus Ministry:
612-330-1732 or campmin@augsburg.edu
Enrollment Center:
612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, or enroll@augsburg.edu
Questions about registration, financial aid, transcripts,
payments, accounts
International Student Advising (ISA): 612-330-1686 or
http://www.augsburg.edu/isa/
Lindell Library: 612-330-1604 or www.augsburg.edu/library
Public Safety: 612-330-1717 or security@augsburg.edu
Registrar’s Office: 612-330-1036 or
registrar@augsburg.edu
Rochester Campus Program Office:
507-288-2886 or rochinfo@augsburg.edu
Welcome/Information Desk: 612-330-1000
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About Augsburg College
About Augsburg College
At Augsburg College, we believe that graduate education
should prepare gifted people for positions of leadership in
their communities and places of work. Augsburg graduates
will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a major
field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve
problems, act ethically and communicate effectively in a
global world. The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg mission, informed by the liberal and professional arts
and sciences, to serve our neighbors in the heart of the city
with faith-based, ethical values. We welcome students from a
diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Also, our programs
look to the world through international courses and cultural
exchanges.
the following graduate programs:
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)—see p. 20
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)—see p. 34
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)—see p. 43
Master of Business Administration (MBA)—see p. 54
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies—see p. 61
Master of Social Work—see p. 68
Doctor of Nursing Practice—see p. 49
Mission Statement
Augsburg is enhanced by its global centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform research, take
courses, or consult with faculty in those locations to gain new
perspectives on their discipline.
Augsburg College educates students to be informed citizens,
thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.
The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community, committed to intentional diversity in its life and work.
An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal
arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of
the Lutheran Church, and shaped by our urban and global
settings.
Augsburg Today
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian
Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wis., and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. A short history of Augsburg
College can be found at www.augsburg.edu/about/history.html
Today, Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and
dedication of its founders who believed:
• Education should have a solid liberal arts core at the graduate level; this focus centers on the ability to think critically
and broadly about the world and the work we do in it;
• An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in
community and centers of faith;
• The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning environment.
The vision of the College’s work today is lived out in the
phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.”
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a
complex global society.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences
is offered on both a traditional weekday schedule and a nontraditional weekend and evening schedule. Augsburg offers
Dual degrees:
BA in accounting/MAL—see p. 40
MSW/MBA—see p. 58 and 76
MSW/MA in theology, with Luther Seminary—see p. 75
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s graduate programs is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety
of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages students to make use of
all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the Kennedy Center, and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College
activities such as music and dramatic presentations and
athletic events.
Graduate Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and
Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate
or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching and service
to be the focus of their activity at the College. Faculty are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching.
Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Minneapolis and Rochester Locations
Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus
Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus surrounds Murphy Square,
the oldest park in the city of Minneapolis. The University of
Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest
medical complexes—the University of Minnesota Medical
Center, Fairview—are adjacent to Augsburg, with the Missis-
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About Augsburg College
sippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a few
blocks away. Convenient bus routes run by the campus, and
two Hiawatha Line light rail stations are just blocks away.
In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg has a branch
campus in Rochester, Minn., located at Bethel Lutheran
Church. For maps, directions, and parking information, go to
www.augsburg.edu/about/map.
Augsburg established its branch campus in Rochester, Minn.,
in 1998. Classes in Rochester meet on an evening schedule
with occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working
adults. There are three trimesters in each academic year, and
students can enter degree programs in the fall, winter, or
spring. Several complete degree programs are available
through the Rochester campus. In addition, students may
work on a variety of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken in the day or
Weekend College program on the Minneapolis campus. Students who enroll in Rochester courses are required to use
technology in the learning and communication process
through the online course management system. For more information, go to www.augsburg.edu/rochester or call the
Graduate Admissions Office at 612-330-1101 or the Rochester
program office at 507-288-2886.
Bookstore
The Augsburg College Bookstore, operated by Barnes and
Noble, is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Online purchasing, phone purchasing, and delivery services are available
through the bookstore.
Counseling and Health Promotion
The Center for Counseling and Health Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and services that enhance student learning by
promoting personal development and well-being. The center
is located at 628 21st Avenue South.
Christensen Center
Christensen Center is the hub of college life. The new firstfloor student lounge area offers games, TV, and a place to
gather. Also in Christensen Center are Cooper’s Coffee Shop,
the Commons dining areas, Christensen Center Art Gallery,
and offices for student government and student publications.
Both the Graduate Admissions Office and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for Day College are located here.
Food Services
A variety of food options are available both in the Christensen
Center and in Oren Gateway Center.
Augsburg’s Rochester campus
Augsburg’s Rochester campus is located in the facilities of
Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA) just a few blocks south of
the heart of a city of approximately 100,000 residents. Situated in the heart of the Midwest, the community has a rich
ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Students at the Rochester campus are students of Augsburg College. As such, our purpose is to “educate for service,” by
preparing and equipping women and men to make a difference in the world.
On the Minneapolis Campus
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication
The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the
Arnold Atrium are housed in this complex, which provides
space for campus ministry, the theatre and communication
studies offices, as well as the film program. Foss Center’s
lower level is home to the Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS).
James G. Lindell Family Library
The Graduate Admissions Office is located on the upper level
of Christensen Center. The Physician Assistant Studies Program admissions office is located in Anderson Hall.
This library and information technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer technology
resources of the College. The library is located on the block of
campus bordered by 22nd and 21st Avenues, and by Riverside
Avenue and Seventh Street.
Augsburg for Adults Office
Kennedy Center
Admissions Offices
Augsburg for Adults focuses on adult-centered educational
programs and assists adult learners in all programs. It evaluates how the program fulfills their needs and identifies the educational services to help them succeed. The Augsburg for
Adults office is located in Oren Gateway Center 110.
This three-story addition to Melby Hall features a wrestling
training facility, classroom space, locker rooms and fitness facilities, as well as hospitality and meeting rooms, classrooms,
and offices.
Augsburg Abroad
This complex provides facilities for the Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Department, intercollegiate and
intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and
serves as the College’s general auditorium.
The Augsburg Abroad office, located in Murphy Place, provides
advising and administrative services for students interested in
an international experience. Resources for study, work, internship, and volunteer opportunities abroad are available.
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Melby Hall
About Augsburg College
Murphy Place
Murphy Place is home to three of the four components of the
Office of International Programs—Augsburg Abroad, Center
for Global Education, and International Student Advising. It is
also home to the four support programs for students of
color—American Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, Pan-Asian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student
Services.
Music Hall
Music Hall contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital
hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music libraries,
practice studios, and offices for the music faculty.
Old Main
Home for the Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, and Art
Departments, Old Main was extensively remodeled in 1980,
combining energy efficiency with architectural details from
the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic
Places.
Oren Gateway Center
Dedicated in 2007, Oren Gateway Center is positioned on
Riverside Avenue to serve as the “gateway” to campus. It
houses Alumni Relations, Parent and Family Relations, Institutional Advancement, Augsburg for Adults, the Master of
Business Administration program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, and the StepUP program. The center also includes student residence apartments, the Gage Family Art
Gallery, Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, classrooms, and the
Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall
Classrooms, science laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium,
faculty offices, and Finance and Administration offices are
found in Science Hall.
Sverdrup Hall
The Enrollment Center, classrooms, and faculty offices are located in Sverdrup Hall.
ing the week and some weekend hours. Current hours are
posted on the website.
AugNet Account
All students receive an AugNet email account. All official correspondence from the College is sent to this account and students are responsible for checking it. Students also have a
secure network folder on the College’s network that is backed
up weekly. The folder is accessible from both on- and off-campus.
Computing
Students have access to over 250 on-campus computers with
their AugNet account. There are both PC and Macintosh
desktop computers available in the Lindell Library Learning
Commons and computer lab and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The College has six computer classrooms and 41
technology- enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in the
Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the
Library. A valid Augsburg ID is required. All campus computers are equipped with a standard suite of software including
Microsoft Office, SPSS, and Internet browsers. Additionally, a
RemoteLab service provides access to campus software to offcampus students. See the TechDesk website for more information.
A high-speed fiber optic campus network provides access to
AugNet online services, printing, and connections to the Internet and Internet2. Network-ready student machines can
connect to the campus network using WiFi. All of the AugNet
online services and several of the Registrar’s student services
are available securely on the Inside Augsburg web page
http://inside.augsburg.edu to students on and off-campus.
Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg is accredited by:
• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
Originally built as a dormitory, Memorial Hall contains the
president’s office, Human Resources, and other administrative
and faculty offices.
Student Technology Center/TechDesk
The Student Technology Center/TechDesk, located on the
ground floor of the Lindell Library, functions as the initial
point of customer contact for the Augsburg Information Technology Department. The TechDesk staff field requests for
computer and media support. Many questions can be answered by searching the TechDesk web page at
http://www.augsburg.edu/techdesk/ or by contacting them at
612-330-1400, at techdesk@augsburg.edu., or instant messaging on the webpage. Hours are generally business hours dur-
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP) (Augsburg’s MBA is a candidate for accreditation)
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
(Augsburg’s master’s degree is full accredited; the doctoral
degree is a candidate for accreditation)
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About Augsburg College
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (bachelor’s and
master’s degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
• American Chemical Society
• Minnesota Board of Teaching
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Association of Schools of Music
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
• American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
• American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education
(AACTE)
• American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
• American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP)
• Campus Compact
• Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
• Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
• National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
• Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
• Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
• Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
• Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC)
• Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
See individual graduate program sections for additional accreditation and affiliation citations.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections
136A.61 to 136A.71. Credits earned at the institution may not
transfer to all other institutions.
Augsburg College Facts and Figures
• Location—Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
• Religious affiliation—The Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). Although a plurality of students are
Lutheran, 16 percent are Roman Catholic, and 25 percent
represent other denominations and religions.
• Enrollment (fall 2010)—4,109 students from 26 countries.
Graduate student enrollment is 920.
• Alumni—Appox. 24,000 alumni since 1870, including over
1,200 graduate program alumni.
• Student/Faculty ratio—13 to 1
• Degrees granted—BA, BS, BM, MA, MBA, MS, MSW, DNP
• Library—Over 190,000 items, direct access to more than
2.5 million through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college library consortium.
• Calendar year—Weekend/evening trimesters and weekday
semesters, varying by the graduate program
• Majors—More than 50 majors in 35 departments and programs with two five-year degrees (BA in accounting with
MAL, and BS/MSW in social work). Six master’s degree programs and one doctoral program, plus several dual degrees.
• Off-campus programs—The Office of International Programs offers programs through Augsburg’s Center for
Global Education and International Partners programs for
short- and longer-term study abroad for both undergraduate
and graduate students.
• Athletic affiliation—Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III.
Clery Act information
The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains
statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg property
and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The report is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/dps/security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612330-1717.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national
or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those
instances where there is a bona fide occupational qualification
or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg College is
committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its
employees and students. (See Physician Assistant Studies for
details of its program policy on page 66.)
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s compliance with federal
or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79,
Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
55454, or 612-330-1058.
• Campus—18 major buildings. Major renovations to classrooms in 2007.
• Accessibility—Augsburg is one of the most accessible campuses in the region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system provides inside access to 12 major buildings.
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FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of
1974 as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Augsburg College understands
About Augsburg College
that no information other than “directory information” can be
released without the written permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official
personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. For example, this means that faculty or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission is given by the student to release non-“directory information.” It is not sufficient to ask
for letters of recommendation.
In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records
You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of
your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College.
You must request to review your education records in writing,
with your signature. The College will respond in a reasonable
time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an
education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that the
record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter
your education records as you requested.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent that
FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is
disclosure to school officials with legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in
an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); person or company with whom the College
has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees, or a student
serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education
record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold
directory information. Should you decide to inform Augsburg
College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in officially recognized activities
and sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards received;
• The weight and height of members of athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• The most recent previous educational agency or institution
attended by the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg
assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that such
information be withheld. The Office of the Registrar must be
notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received by the registrar prior
to Sept. 15 (or within 10 school days of the start of a subsequent term for a new student), it will be assumed that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the
current academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C.,
20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with
FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”
FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those
categories of personally identifiable information that may be
released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg College
without notification of the request or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of
the directory information listed below. Please consider very
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Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Calendars
Most of our graduate programs meet on a trimester calendar.
Physician Assistant Studies classes meet on a semester day
schedule.
The official academic calendars for individual programs can
be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. All academic calendars are subject to change.
Academic Policies
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and the Association of
American Colleges.
Academic Honesty
A college is a community of learners whose relationship relies
on trust. Honesty is necessary to preserve the integrity and
credibility of scholarship by the Augsburg College community.
Academic dishonesty, therefore, is not tolerated. As a College
requirement, student course projects, papers, and examinations may include a statement by the student pledging to
abide by the College’s academic honesty policies and to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. (See Augsburg’s Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/)
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in each program will be
based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale, where 4.0
achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for
details of field study and special projects. Students must achieve
a 3.0 GPA in order to graduate; Physician Assistant students
must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
The numeric grade point definition for Graduate Studies is:
4.0 grade points
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5 grade points
Achieves above acceptable standards
3.0 grade points
Meets acceptable standards
2.5 grade points
Meets minimum standards
2.0–0.0 grade points Unacceptable performance
P
Represents work at 3.0 or higher (not counted in grade
point average)
N No credit (not counted in grade point average)
V Audit
W Withdrawn
I
Incomplete
X In progress, extended beyond term of registration
Withdrawn Status
W—Grade given when a student withdraws from a course
after the deadline without notation on the record
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Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor
grants permission after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive
an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements.
To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work
required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms
and conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the
same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade.
The student must complete the outstanding work in enough
time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the
filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic
term in the student’s program. If the work is not completed by
the specified date of the following academic term, the grade
for the course becomes 0.0.
Academic Probation
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade
point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the following
term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored
in order for a student to be removed from probation. Graduate
students in the Physician Assistan must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
Attendance Policy
Attendance and participation are critical to the success of any
course. Evaluation of the level and quality of participation
may be incorporated into the course grade. We view attendance as a joint commitment of both instructors and students
to our professional development. Each instructor has the authority to specify attendance and participation requirements
to address the needs of particular courses, individual students,
or various learning styles.
Lack of attendance may result in a failing grade and the requirement to repeat the course. Students must notify the professor in advance of any expected absence. In the case of
emergency, when prior notification is not possible, students
must notify the professor of an absence as soon as possible.
Continuation Policy for Thesis or Final Project (effective
in fall 2010)
Following the initial registration term for the final (or summative or capstone) project, students will be automatically
registered for continuation course 999 each trimester for up to
15 trimesters or until a grade for the completion course is
submitted by the project adviser. Continuation course 999
maintains students’ active status in the graduate program, in-
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cluding library, AugNet, and parking privileges. This registration will result in a Campus Access Fee of $35 (subject to
change as costs increase) per trimester.
Doctor of Nursing Practice—For information about course
credits and contact hours for the Doctor of Nursing program,
see p. 49.
Automatic registration will occur for up to five years or 15
terms. At the end of this time, the course grade will change
from X to N. Students who wish to complete the final project
after receiving a failing grade must meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and program.
Students who are readmitted may need to complete additional
course work and will need to pay full tuition for all additional
courses and to repeat the final project course. If/when the
final project course is completed, the new grade would supersede the previous grade.
Degree Requirements
Students may withdraw from the College, and thus from continuation course 999 and the final project course, at any point
during the continuation period and receive a W notation on
the transcript for the final project course. Following a withdrawal, students are welcome to meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and program.
Students may be subject to additional coursework.
An accounts receivable hold will be placed on the student’s
account if a collegewide $250 unpaid threshold is reached.
The threshold will adjust with the practices of the Student Accounts Office. If a student owes more than the threshold
amount, the registrar’s office will not continue to automatically enroll the student in continuation 999. The registrar’s office and the Student Accounts Office will inform the student,
the program director, and coordinator that the student must
pay the account (including the late fee). At this point coordinators and/or program directors will communicate with the
student and the faculty adviser and, if necessary, request that
the faculty adviser submit a grade change of N. The student
also may elect to withdraw from the College. If the grade
change has not been submitted within one term, the program
director will submit the grade change of N.
This policy is effective as of September 2010. Students will
sign a contract outlining the terms of the continuation policy,
which will be kept on file with the program and in the Office
of the Registrar. Accumulated charges stand for current students, but beginning in fall 2010 students will be charged $35
per term. The Enrollment Center will work with students, as
needed, who are currently in the continuation phase and who
have accumulated a debt higher than the $250 threshold.
Course credit and contact hours
A full credit course (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or
six quarter credits. Each full course on the trimester schedule
meets for approximately 28 contact hours (MSW trimesters
meet for 32 hours, and the PA weekday semester schedule is
approximately 45 hours) with the expectation of substantial
independent and group study offered through the web-based
electronic course management system.
To be conferred the graduate degree, all graduate students
must achieve the following:
• Successful completion of all required courses
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician Assistant students
must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
• Successful completion of all degree requirements within
the stipulated period of matriculation or a signed continuation agreement with Augsburg College.
Dismissal from the College
A student whose GPA falls below the required GPA for his/her
graduate program (3.0 in most programs) in two or more
terms may be subject to probation or dismissal. A plan for the
student to continue in the program may be worked out with
the program director.
Students may also be dismissed for violation of standards of
behavior defined by their profession, their program, or the
College.
Dismissal Appeals Process
A student may appeal a program’s dismissal decision using the
College’s program dismissal appeals process. Appeals are limited to procedural errors that the student can demonstrate
negatively affected the outcome.
The student initiates the appeal process by submitting a hard
copy of the statement of appeal to the Assistant Vice President
of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies (AVP-Graduate Studies); email is not acceptable. The statement must
identify each procedural error and state how each error negatively affected the outcome. The statement of appeal will be
the only basis of the student’s appeal. The AVP-Graduate
Studies must receive the student’s statement of appeal within
14 calendar days of the date on the department’s written notification of dismissal.
The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the statement
of appeal to the program chair/director. The program must
submit a response to the student’s statement of appeal within
15 business days of the date that the statement was received
by the AVP-Graduate Studies’ office. A hard copy of the program’s response should be submitted to the AVP-Graduate
Studies. The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the
program’s response to the student.
The AVP-Graduate Studies will convene the Program Dismissal Appeals Committee, which will include the AVP-Graduate Studies as a non-voting chair and three program faculty
members (one from programs not named in the appeal: Social
Work, Education, Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Business, Leadership).
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The Program Dismissal Appeals Committee will schedule its
hearing within 15 business days of receipt of the program’s
statement of response. The Committee will meet with the student and a program representative to review the procedures
and ask questions of both the student and the program representative. The student and program representative may each
bring a third party to the review meeting (limited to an Augsburg College faculty member, staff member, or student). The
role of the third party representative is to provide support to
the student or the program representative, not to serve as an
advocate during the meeting.
Dropping Courses or Withdrawing
Students who enroll in courses but later decide not to attend
must formally drop their courses through the registrar’s office
prior to the start of classes to avoid being charged for those
courses. Students who do not properly drop courses will be
responsible for the tuition, regardless of non-attendance.
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through
AugNet Records and Registration or in person at the Enrollment Center during hours of operation. If you need assistance
with this, contact your program faculty at least two days in
advance of the start of classes.
Independent Study
Students may request to complete an independent study
course as an addition to the required coursework. A faculty
sponsor is required for an independent study project, and
project proposals must be approved by the program director
in order to receive credit. Normally, independent study may
not be used as a replacement for a standard course offered in
the curriculum, with the exception of the general elective (if
approved). A special independent study registration form is
required and is available at the Enrollment Center.
Terms of Non-attendance
Students who interrupt their program enrollment for longer
than one semester or three trimesters must readmit to the
College and program to resume their degree program. For an
absence of any length, students should coordinate with their
program director prior to leaving. Due to a variety of program
schedules and cohorts for some degrees, it is required that
students meet with their adviser and obtain the advice of their
director.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Students may petition the program director for transfer credit
to apply to program requirements. The transfer of credit will
be evaluated on an individual basis. Students will be asked to
provide appropriate documentation regarding previous
coursework, including but not limited to an official transcript,
course description, and syllabus. In order to be considered for
transfer, a course must be from a regionally-accredited college
or university and graded 3.0/B or better. Courses must have
been taken at the graduate level and course content must be
comparable to program requirements at Augsburg.
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The maximum number of course credits that can be transferred to these program is as follows:
Master of Arts in Education (2.0)
Master of Arts in Leadership (2.0)
Master of Arts in Nursing (3.0)
Master of Business Administration (6.0)
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies (Contact program coordinator)
Master of Social Work (8.0)
Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester
hours or six quarter hours. Therefore, transfer credits that are
reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by dividing by four or six
respectively.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are recorded
on the student’s transcript. Grades and gradepoints from
other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not
included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter
of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination.
Grievance Procedures Involving Augsburg College Faculty Members and Students
Part I—Introduction/Preface
Augsburg College is committed to a policy of treating fairly all
members of the college community in regard to their personal
and professional concerns. However, times do occur in which
students think they have been mistreated. This procedure is
provided in order to ensure that students are aware of the way
in which their problems with faculty members can be resolved
informally and to provide a more formal conciliation process
when needed. Each student must be given adequate opportunity to bring problems to the attention of the faculty with the
assurance that each will be given fair treatment. The faculty
member must be fully informed of the allegations and given
an opportunity to respond to them in a fair and reasonable
manner.
Definition of Grievance
A grievance is defined as dissatisfaction occurring when a student believes that any conduct or condition affecting her/him
is unjust or inequitable, or creates unnecessary hardship. Such
grievances include, but are not limited to a violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of an academic rule, regulation, or policy of the College or prejudicial, capricious, or
manifestly unjust academic evaluation.
Academic Programs and Policies
College policies and procedures that do not come within the
scope of the Grievance Procedures are the sexual harassment
policy, the sexual violence policy, the Committee on Financial
Petitions, Discipline Process, and Academic Standing.
Time Limits
Time limits will include only business days (M–F) for the program in which the student was enrolled. (Weekends, and vacation days are not included; summer may not be included
depending on the student’s program.)
Part II—Informal Process
It is always the student’s responsibility to know these procedures and timelines and to follow them.
A. Any time a student feels that she/he has been mistreated by
a faculty member, the student should contact the faculty
member to discuss the problem and attempt to resolve it.
B. If no mutually satisfactory solution can be reached with the
faculty member or if, in unusual circumstances, the student
prefers not to confer with the faculty member, the student
should discuss the problem with the department chairperson
of the faculty member and attempt resolution of the problem.
C. If the problem cannot be resolved in discussions with the
faculty member or department chairperson, or if the faculty
member and the department chairperson are the same individual, the student may contact the vice president of academic
affairs and dean of the College.
• In unusual circumstances, the time limit may be extended
by the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the
College. A grievant or respondent must submit a written
request for such extension before the end of the time limit.
If the vice president of academic affairs and dean of the
College thinks the extension is warranted, the Dean will
notify all concerned persons in writing.
E. If the grievance has been resolved, either by agreement or
by expiration of the time limits, a copy of the informal grievance and statements of the resolution will be kept by the vice
president of academic affairs and dean of the College for one
year. Neither a copy of nor any reference to the grievance will
be placed in the personnel file of the respondent.
If these informal discussions do not resolve the problem to
the satisfaction of the student, a more formal conciliation procedure is available in Part III of this document. Note: A student must file a written grievance, per below, within five days
after completion of the informal process
Part III—Formal Process Preface
If a student has a grievance with a faculty member that has
not been resolved through the Informal Grievance Process described in Part II of this document, the student may then seek
resolution through formal procedures.
For a complete copy of the procedures, contact the dean’s office, Academic Affairs.
D. The student must begin the Informal Grievance process
within 15 days of the conduct giving rise to the grievance, by
submitting an Informal Grievance Form to the vice president
of academic affairs and dean of the College.
• The time limit to begin the Informal Grievance process for
a grade appeal will be 30 days from the last published finals
date for the relevant term. It is the responsibility of the student to maintain a correct and current address on file with
the registrar.
• If the student could not reasonably be expected to be aware
of the conduct when it occurred, the student will have 15
days to file the grievance from the date on which the student could reasonably be expected to be aware of the conduct or condition that is the basis for the grievance. It is
the responsibility of the student to establish the reasonableness of such non–awareness. The vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College will determine if this
paragraph applies to a grievant.
• The vice president of academic affairs and dean of the College and the student must ensure the informal process is
completed in 20 days. (See Part I for definition of time
limits.)
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Graduate Admissions
Graduate Admissions
Admission to Augsburg College
Readmission to the College
All graduate programs require students to have a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution.
The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College
and register for classes is one business day prior to the start of
the term. Pending approval by the graduate program, students
who left on probation or who were dismissed from the College must have their readmission application and file reviewed
by the program director. (Please consult with individual programs for information regarding readmission process).
All graduate students must submit completed application
forms that can be downloaded from each individual program’s
web page, as listed below.
Each graduate program also has additional program requirements, which may include coursework, professional experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these
additional requirements.
MA, Education—p. 20
www.augsburg.edu/mae
MA, Leadership—p. 34
www.augsburg.edu/mal
MA, Nursing,—p. 43
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
DNP—p. 49
www.augsburg/edu/dnp
MBA—p. 54
www.augsburg.edu/mba
MS, PA Studies—p. 61
www.augsburg.edu/pa
MSW—p. 68
www.augsburg.edu/msw
Proof of English Competency
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required for all students for whom English is a secondary language, except those who have a four-year degree from a U.S.
institution with a minimum of two years of successful academic work in the U.S. (seven or more courses).
In order to receive an F-1 visa, federal regulations require international applicants to be sufficiently proficient in English
to pursue a full course of study.
To fulfill this requirement Augsburg graduate programs require international applicants to submit an official score report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
with a minimum score of 100 (iBT), 250 (CBT) or 600 (PBT).
The TOEFL is waived for applicants who have a four-year degree from a U.S. institution with a minimum of two years of
successful academic work completed in the U.S. (seven or
more courses).
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Admission of International Students
Augsburg College graduate programs encourage qualified applicants from other countries to apply.
An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a “full
course of study” to achieve a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institution in the United States
that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students, and
has been enrolled in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System).
A student acquires F-1 status using form I-20, issued by a
DHS-approved school through SEVIS. Status is acquired in
one of two ways: 1) if the student is abroad, by entering the
United States with the I-20 and an F-1 visa obtained at a U.S.
consulate, or 2) if the student is already in the United States
and not currently in F-1 status, by sending the I-20 to USCIS
(United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) with an
application for change of nonimmigrant status.
A student who is maintaining valid F-1 status may transfer
from another DHS-approved school to Augsburg by following
the transfer procedures set forth in the F-1 regulations.
In addition to fulfilling all general admission requirements for
a particular graduate program, prospective F-1 students must
also comply with the following:
A. Foreign Credential Evaluation
Augsburg requires foreign credential evaluation for any transcript(s) from an institution outside of the United States. This
evaluation should include the following:
• Analysis of credentials—to determine if your degree is
equivalent to an accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree.
• Course-by-course evaluation—to show your complete
course listing with credit values and grades received for
each course.
• Calculation of grade point average—to demonstrate your
cumulative grade point average using the standard U.S.
grading system, i.e., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
• Translation to English (if applicable)
Graduate Admissions
The evaluation report must be sent directly to Augsburg’s
Adult and Graduate Admissions Office. Refer to World Education Services at http://wes.org for direction on transcript evaluation.
B. Proof of Financial Support
International applicants must provide reliable documentation
that they have financial resources adequate to meet expenses
for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, health insurance, personal expenses, and living expenses for
dependents (if applicable).
Funds may come from any dependable source, including
scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal
funds, or funds from the student’s family. Documentation of
scholarships and fellowships may be in the form of an official
award letter from the school or sponsoring agency; documentation of personal or family funds should be on bank letterhead stationery, or in the form of a legally binding affidavit.
Government Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, or Augsburg’s
Financial Sponsorship form can be used to document support
being provided by a U.S. citizen or U.S. legal permanent resident. All financial documents such as bank statements must
be dated within three months prior to the date of application.
Health Insurance
All F-1 international students and their dependents (if applicable) are required to have adequate health insurance coverage for the duration of their program. International students
will be enrolled in the Augsburg international student plan
unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of coverage
through an alternative provider for the same period.
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Financing Your Education
Financing Your Education
Costs for Graduate Studies
Sponsored Scholarships
Each academic year the Augsburg Board of Regents reviews
costs and makes changes as required. The College reserves the
right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for special
scholarships. The availability of such scholarships may enable
the participation of individuals with limited financial means
as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and
other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Refer to the program sections or contact the programs
for more information.
For current academic year costs for graduate study, go to the
Enrollment Center webpage at www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
Financing Your Education
Financial assistance is available to graduate students who are
enrolled in a total of at least 1.0 course credit per term in any
of Augsburg’s graduate programs. Two full-credit courses per
term is considered full time. You may be eligible to finance
your education through loan programs from the State of Minnesota or the federal government. You may also select from a
variety of payment plans available each semester or trimester,
including a plan for those who receive company tuition assistance. Financial aid may be used for international programs
where credit is offered.
Payment Options
Various payment plans are available:
• Payment in full: Due after registration and before the beginning of the semester/trimester. No finance charge or administrative fee. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply
toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term.
• Loans, grants, and/or scholarships: If you plan to use the
loans that you have been awarded, you must request the
funding. These loans include Stafford, PLUS,
Alternative/Private, etc. All loan requests (either paper or
online) must be received and approved by the lender and
certified by Augsburg’s financial aid office, on or before the
first day of the term.
Company Reimbursement
An application for the Employer Reimbursement Payment
Plan must be filed once each academic year. Students enrolled
in the payment plan will be charged a $20 fee each term unless the account is paid in full by the start of the term or if financial aid will cover all costs for the term. This fee is
non-refundable after the 100% drop date. Final payment on
any remaining balance is due 60 days after the end of the
course. Accounts not paid in full by the due date will receive a
monthly $50 late payment fee and are subject to further collection efforts. The student is responsible for payment if the
employer does not pay for any reason.
Sources of Financial Aid
The Enrollment Center assists students in assessing financial
aid eligibility and identifying various sources of aid.
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Military Discount
At Augsburg College, we value the varied professional and academic experiences that our adult students bring to our campus community and are grateful to those who volunteer to
serve in the military. Augsburg offers a 10% military tuition
discount for the following:
• a member of the military currently serving full or part time
(any branch)
• veteran of any branch of the United States Armed Forces.
The military discount is available only to students in the
Augsburg for Adults undergraduate and graduate programs.
Contact the Graduate Admissions Office or go to www.augsburg.edu/military for more details.
AmeriCorps Scholarships
AmeriCorps scholarships are available to full-time graduate
students. Contact the Enrollment Center for more details.
Tribal and State Indian Scholarships
American Indian students who meet federal, state, or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants
generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, contact Augsburg’s American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal
agency.
Federal and State Aid Programs
The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally accepted
methodology to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs.
Federal Stafford Loan Program
Common Loan Provisions
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to
$20,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both
but cannot exceed the annual loan limits.
Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you
cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program
leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up
to 10 years.
Financing Your Education
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be
made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for
serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA.
Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible
for a deferment.
For further information, contact the Enrollment Center, 612330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu, or
www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
Supplemental Loans: If additional financing is needed, the
Enrollment Center can offer guidance in selecting the appropriate loan.
To Apply for Financial Aid
Financial aid information is available at
www.augsburg.edu/enroll Applicants must be admitted to
Augsburg as regular students or be returning students ingood
academic standing to be eligible for financial aid.
Applicants for graduate study must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To complete and submit the FAFSA electronically, go to www.augsburg.edu/enroll
If a student is selected for verification, additional documents
will be needed. Students in this situation will be contacted by
the Enrollment Center.
Finanical Policies
Refund Schedule
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the minimum charge of
$100 to cover administrative costs). Financial aid may also be
adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or
drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not
necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you
could receive a 60% tuition refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you understand the financial
consequences of making adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling courses through the
Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not
complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student’s last
recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on
the date that the drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has
attended classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the
student account and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of
any resulting credit balance is determined. Allow two weeks
for a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not a
percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits
made under the employer reimbursement payment plan.
Contact the Enrollment Center
For information on cost, payments, financial aid, tuition
discounts, and refunds:
612-330-1046 or 1-800-458-1721
enroll@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/enroll
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Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Education
We are pleased with your interest in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. Augsburg has a long history in
teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and elsewhere. We know that Augsburg
College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals—and here’s why.
OUR PHILOSOPHY The Education Department program themes include relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity
and equity, and leadership. You can read about each theme on the following page, but for the MAE program, I want to
highlight one of the program themes—leadership. As this program theme suggests, we expect our students to leave our
programs as responsive, knowledgeable teachers prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the
school and community.
Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through a combination of course content, field experiences, and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students will leave our programs as collaborative and capable teachers
committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world.
OUR FACULTY Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct instructors,
all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K-12 settings; all fulltime faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and field experience supervision,
volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of what we do and what you hope to do. We
value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers.
OUR ACCESSIBILITY We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes work, family, and
personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer flexible scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals. You will need to be available during the weekday for the challenge and responsibility
of field experiences, but education coursework is accessible through the weekend and evening schedules.
As a student in Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly qualified teacher—the
teacher you can become.
Vicki L. Olson, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Education
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Master of Arts in Education
Education Department Mission
The mission of the Augsburg Education Department is to develop responsive, knowledgeable teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world.
Program Themes
Responsive, knowledgeable teachers understand the dynamic
interaction among relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and leadership. These four interrelated program themes provide lenses through which we filter our
practice.
Relationships
Learning is relational and communal. Responsive teachers create significant relationships with their students, colleagues,
and community partners by developing learning communities.
These nurturing learning communities provide a safe, trustworthy place where challenging and engaging questions can
be considered. We model the kinds of learning communities
that we expect our graduates to create. We share with our students a learning model that connects content, theory, and
practice in an ongoing cycle. Students and their learning are
the focus for responsive teachers. Therefore we embrace and
foster a progressive and constructivist orientation.
Reflection and Inquiry
Responsive teachers are reflective practitioners who are students of teaching and learning. Providing numerous frameworks through which to filter our experience encourages
intentional and thoughtful inquiry. Through field placements,
service learning, generative questions, and classroom experiences, students and faculty develop their perspectives about
teaching and learning. Critical reflection allows us to examine
content, theory, and practice in ways that transform our practice. We think it is important to understand and learn how to
manage the many polarities inherent in the teaching and
learning process.
Diversity and Equity
Responsive teachers embrace diversity and intentionally work
to ensure that all learners, especially those who for some reason have been marginalized, learn and develop in powerful
ways. We continually reflect on what it means to be a “school
in the city.” We recognize that each student is unique, shaped
by culture and experience; therefore, differentiating instruction is essential. The perspective of multiple intelligences,
learning style theory and teaching for understanding help us
differentiate and enable us to provide choice, variety, and flexibility. Responsive teachers believe that all students can learn.
They also have a sense of efficacy and believe that they can
help all students learn.
Leadership
Responsive teachers recognize that becoming a learning leader
is a developmental process, which begins in pre-service edu-
cation and continues throughout one’s career. Teachers serve
as leaders within the classroom, and with experience, increased confidence, and professional development become
leaders within the school, the district, and the community.
Teacher leaders view themselves as lifelong learners. They become role models committed to their profession as a vocation
rather than a job. Emerging teacher leaders keep student
learning at the center of their work while advocating for instructional innovation, constructivist curricular development,
and systemic change.
Master of Arts in Education Conceptual
Framework
Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our
graduate licensure and degree completion programs. The
Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are
leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their institutions and communities.
The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate versions of the combined
undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well as extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Second,
in the degree completion component, students are required to
include coursework focused on leadership and study aspects
of leadership as part of their degree program. Third, the final
project—be it an action research, a leadership application
project, or the performance assessment course—gives students the opportunity to study an issue of concern and, supported by research, define a means for addressing it.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) is designed to provide
a teaching license as part of a master’s degree program. K-12
initial teaching licenses offered at Augsburg include:
• Elementary education (K-6), with or without a middle
school specialty area endorsement in math, communication
arts, social studies, or science. Also available is the pre-primary endorsement to the elementary license.
• Secondary education (5-12 and K-12) in social studies,
communication arts/literature, visual arts, health, mathematics, music, and physical education; and 9-12 in biology,
chemistry, and physics.
• K-12 special education, emotional and behavioral disabilities
• K-12 special education, learning disabilities
Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the MAE
degree through the following four licensure endorsement options:
• Pre-Kindergarten endorsement
• K-12 special education: emotional and behavioral disabilities
• K-12 special education: learning disabilities
• K-12 reading endorsement (This program is under revision.
Consult the Education Department for current status.)
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Master of Arts in Education
All teachers seeking licensure through Augsburg must take
and pass all tests required by the state of Minnesota for licensure.
The MAE degree is also available without a license but with
an education core.
Accreditations and Approvals
Augsburg College is accredited by:
• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Augsburg College is approved by the Minnesota Board of
Teaching.
For a complete list of accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see page 9.
area endorsements, 5-12 social studies, 5-12 communication
arts, and K-12 art.
Additional licenses in the following areas are available
through a combination of weekday, weekday evening, and
weekend schedules: biology, chemistry, health, mathematics,
music, physical education, and physics. For these licenses, the
education and degree completion courses are taken during the
weekend and weekday evenings while some if not all of the
content area courses are taken during the weekday.
The weekend schedule is comprised of three trimesters spread
from early September through late June. In general, classes are
held every other weekend. The weekday schedule is comprised of two semesters spread from early September through
late April. Classes offered during the weekday meet two or
three times per week. Classes offered jointly between weekday
and weekend meet on a weekly basis in the evening. The official academic calendars can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Program Structure
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is made up
of a core of education licensure courses coupled with a degree
completion option. Courses in the degree completion phase
are drawn from the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) and
graduate courses in education. Most students in the MAE program pursue a K-12 teaching license as part of their program
plan. The MAE degree is also open to students who do not
want a teaching license but do want a background in education and leadership.
The MAE degree requires 9.0 or 10.0 Augsburg graduate level
courses, depending on the degree completion option. In addition, several courses at the undergraduate level are required
for licensure. Only courses taken at the graduate level apply
towards the MAE degree.
Course Credit
A full-credit graduate or undergraduate course (1.0) is equal
to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each full course
offered within the weekend schedule meets for 28 hours with
the expectation of substantial independent study outside of
class.
Schedule
The majority of the education courses in the MAE licensure
and degree programs are offered through the weekend schedule. Some education courses and many undergraduate content
area courses are offered on a weekday evening schedule. The
MAL degree completion courses are offered primarily through
the weekend schedule. Summer session courses are offered
weekdays and weekday evenings.
The following teaching licenses are available entirely
through the weekday evening and weekend schedule: elementary education, middle school and preprimary specialty
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Curriculum—Teaching Licenses
K-6 Elementary Education
This program is designed to prepare teachers for grades K-6.
Optional endorsements in middle school specialty areas of
math, science, social studies, and communication arts and in
pre-kindergarten can be pursued along with or separately
from the K-6 license. The teaching license and some endorsements are offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels
through a mix of undergraduate courses and combined graduate and undergraduate courses. Graduate-level licensure
coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions criteria.
All of the following courses must be taken for K-6 elementary
licensure. Up to six courses may be taken at the graduate
(500) level and applied toward the MAE degree.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods (1.0)*
To complete the license, the following undergraduate requirements must be completed:
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
EED 326
Literacy Field Experience (0.0)* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525)
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
EED 336
Advanced Methods in Literacy (.5)*
EED 341
K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
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EED 342
EED 350
EED 360
EED 370
EED 380
EED 386
EED 481,483
K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)*
K-6 Methods: Science (1.0)*
K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5)
Kindergarten Methods (.5)*
Children’s Literature (.5)
Student Teaching (2.0)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. Students spend 20 or more hours per term in field experiences.
These experiences occur in K-6 classrooms during the weekday. If more than one course with field experience is taken in
a given term, field experience requirements expand accordingly (i.e., two courses with 20 hours of field experience each
require a total of 40 hours).
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of how
prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and
communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural
content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesotabased American Indian tribal government, history, language,
and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio
and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements
The number of supporting content area courses required for
licensure depends upon the courses completed as part of the
bachelor’s degree and/or other coursework. Requirements are
determined by Minnesota licensure standards for specific college-level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science for all students seeking elementary licensure. Specific
requirements are on file in the Education Department.
Minnesota licensure standards allow for optional subject area
endorsements in communication arts/literature, social studies,
math, and science. The optional pre-K endorsement is also
available. Specific requirements for these endorsements are on
file in the Education Department.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or
better was achieved. The Education Department and the content area departments determine the courses that are accepted.
Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to
make these determinations. Courses that are older than five
years are judged on a case-by-case basis. Graduate coursework
accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree. The program has limits on the
amount and type of courses that are accepted. Grades of B or
better are required for transfer consideration. See the MAE
program director for approval of graduate coursework accepted in transfer.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to
department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs
of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission
to department or special permission of instructor)
EDC 490/580 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development.
Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching.
(Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 225 Foundations of Literacy
Instruction in and discussion of literacy instruction, development, and assessment. In this course, students will investigate
theories, research, and practices involved in K-6 literacy instruction. Students will examine different methods and approaches for teaching literacy in K-6 classrooms, and the
knowledge and theory underlying those approaches.
Elementary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done
for the abuser. Includes information about school health education and services.
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
physical education at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
(Prereq.: Admission to department)
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EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods
The study and use of a variety of assessment and teaching
techniques and resources for literacy instruction, including
the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. (Prereq.:
Admission to department)
EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0 course)
Taken currently with EED 325/525. Students will be given the
opportunity to apply the knowledge learned within the context of EED 325/525 to an elementary classroom setting. Over
the course of the trimester, students will begin to construct an
understanding of literacy education from a teacher’s perspective. Two primary goals for this course are: (1) to understand
and analyze school and classroom environments; (2) to understand the interconnections between assessment, instructional planning, and individual learners. (Prereq.: Admission
to department)
EED 331 Middle School Methods: Communication
Arts/Literature/Writing (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school
level. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 336 Advanced Methods in Literacy (.5 course)
The study and use of differentiated assessment and instructional methods to meet literacy learning needs of a range of
students, including students with learning difficulties and first
languages other than English. (Prereq: Admission to department and EED 225 and 325/525)
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
Admission to department)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department and
MPG 3. Math 137 prior to EED 350 is recommended.)
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 370 K–6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
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EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for
teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
EED 386 Children’s Literature (.5 course)
The study of children’s literature and its uses in the elementary classroom. (Prereq: Admission to department)
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure and/or degree program and program
portfolio.
Preprimary Endorsement for Elementary Licensure
This endorsement can be added to a K-6 elementary license.
Required courses include the following:
PSY 250 Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105 or equivalent)
SOC 231 Family Systems
OR
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning (Graduate students using the preprimary endorsement must take SPE 540.)
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
ECE 346/546 Learning environments for Preprimary Aged
Children
ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence
ECE 488 Preprimary Student Teaching
Preprimary Endorsement Course Descriptions
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
Students gain an understanding of philosophical, theoretical,
historical, pedagogical, societal, and institutional foundations
of preprimary education. Attention is given to the efforts of
modern programs to adapt instruction to developmental levels and experience backgrounds of young children and to
work in partnership with parents and social service agencies.
Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course.
(Prereq.: PSY 105, 250,or their equivalents, and admission to
department)
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary Aged
Children
Students gain an understanding of how to recognize and construct, developmentally appropriate pedagogy and practice.
Attention is given to the synthesis between course readings
and experience, and students’ experience working with current teachers in site-based field experience. Field experience
(20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105,
250, or their equivalents; ECE 345/545; admission to department)
ECE 347/547 Immersion and Teaching Competence
Students gain an understanding of how to deliver developmentally-appropriate instruction and assess learning appropriately for preprimary children. Students gain experience taking
the perspective of families and communicating with them. A
reflective practitioner’s skills are developed through self-eval-
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uation of curriculum planning. Field experience (20 hours) is
a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: admission to department; PSY 105, 250 or their equivalents; ECE 345, 346)
ECE 488 Student Teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten
Classroom
K-12 and 5-12 Secondary Education
K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are offered
through a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. K-12 licenses prepare teachers to teach a content area
across elementary, middle school, and high school. Licenses
for grades 5- 12 prepare teachers to teach at the middle and
high school levels. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500
and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions criteria.
The following content area majors are offered almost entirely
on weekends and weekday evenings: communication arts/literature, history or economics or psychology or sociology (all
for social studies), art. Students seeking 5–12 licensure in social studies must complete a broad-based core of courses in
the social studies in addition to a social science major. Education courses for these licenses are also taken during weekends
and weekday evenings.
The following content area majors are offered primarily or entirely through the weekday program: biology, chemistry,
physics, health, physical education, music, and mathematics.
Students seeking licensure in any of these areas will likely
need to take additional content courses in the weekday schedule. Students can obtain a 9–12 license in physics, chemistry,
or biology and have the option of adding the 5–8 general science to the 9–12 license. Students also can obtain the 5–8
general science license without the 9–12 license. Education
courses for these licenses are taken during weekends and
weekday evenings.
Licensure Requirements
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure; four to six of them also may be taken at the graduate
level and applied toward the master’s degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
ESE 300/500 Reading and Writing in Content Area (1.0)*
To complete the license, students also will need to complete
the following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments (1.0)*
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 –2.0)*
ESE 481,
Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
483, 485
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend
approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
Undergraduate Content Area Requirements
The equivalent of a major in the licensure content area is required for K-12 and 5-12 licenses. Students who have majored
in a field in which we offer licensure must have their previous
coursework evaluated by the major department at Augsburg.
Two or more content area courses tied to Minnesota licensure
standards are generally required, even with a completed academic major.
Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota licensure standards
and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older
than five years is judged on a case-by-case basis. Specific
course requirements for each content area are on file in the
Education Department.
Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is
not automatically accepted into the MAE degree program. See
the MAE program director for approval to use graduate level
transfer courses in the degree program.
Secondary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
See course description on page 23.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
See course description on page 23.
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
See course description on page 23.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
See course description on page 23.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
See course description on page 23.
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
See course description on page 23.
EDC 490/580 School and Society
See course description on page 23.
ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary
techniques and resources to teach reading and writing
through the content areas. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
Admission to department).
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ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule,
state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq: Admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5–
12 health and K–12 PE licenses do not take this course).
ESE 310 K-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle
and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. ESE 311 Middle School Methods:
Social Studies (.5) is taught concurrently with ESE 310 and is
required for the middle school social studies endorsement.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 330 K–12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and
high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics is taught concurrently with ESE 330 and is required for the middle school mathematics endorsement.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 340 K–12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle
and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science is taught concurrently with ESE 340 and is required
for the middle school science endorsement. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 350 K–12 Methods: Literature and Media Literacy
Introduction to media literacy, adolescent literature, and the
teaching of literature in the middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department.)
ESE 351 K–12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5
course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 360 K–12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to
department)
ESE 370 K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: Admission to department)
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching
required for licensure. Secondary licenses require two courses.
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K–12 licenses require three courses. Student teaching occurs
upon satisfactory completion of licensure coursework.
Special Education
There are two licensure options in the K–12 Special Education
program: emotional/behavioral disabilities (EBD) and learning
disabilities (LD). Both programs qualify students to teach in
special education programs and positions; many students get
licensure in both.
The MAE program with licensure in special education is based
on an innovative internship model that allows students employed in EBD and/or LD classrooms to fulfill a portion of
their special education field experience requirements while
they work. Students not employed in these settings are expected to complete a significant number of volunteer hours in
special education settings. All must complete field placements
or student teaching in EBD and/or LD classrooms across elementary, middle school, and high school. Specific information
on field experience requirements is available from the Education Department.
Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort—This graduate licensure program in Special Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American
Indian perspective. It is offered in collaboration with the University of Minnesota-Duluth as a hybrid (partly face-to-face
and partly online) cohort program. The licensure courses can
be applied towards the MAE degree. See the Education Department and www.augsburg/edu/mae/academics/ais_focus.html
for more information. The course descriptions are
included below.
The EBD/LD licensure programs are offered through the
weekend trimester schedule. The Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort program is offered through the semester schedule.
Licensure Requirements
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and up to six also may be taken at the graduate level and
applied toward the master’s degree in education.
EDC 200/522
EDC 206/566
EDC 310/533
EDC 410/544
EED 325/525
SPE 315
SPE 400/500
SPE 410/510
SPE 420/520
SPE 430/530
SPE 490/540
Orientation to Education (1.0)*
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
Learning and Development (1.0)*
Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
K–6 Literacy Methods (1.0)*
Special Education Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (1.0)**
Implementing Assessment Strategies (1.0)**
Planning, Design, and Delivery (1.0) **
Instructional and Behavioral Practices (1.0)**
Parent and Professional Planning (1.0)**
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Learning Disabilities Core
Students wishing to earn learning disabilities licensure in addition to emotional/behavioral licensure will take the above
courses in the emotional/behavioral core and two additional
specialty courses:
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
(1.0)**
SPE 434/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities (1.0)**
A student wishing to earn only a learning disabilities license
would take all of the above courses with the exception of SPE
430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices.
To complete either license students will also need to complete
certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
EDC 220
Education Technology (.5)
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EED 225
Foundations of Literacy
EED 326
Literacy Field Experience (0.0 course)* (taken
concurrently with EED 325/525)
EED 350
K–6 Methods: Math*
EED 360
K–6 Methods: Science*
SPE 481,483 Student Teaching (1.0-2.0)
485, 487
*Ten to 20 hours of field experience required as part of this
course.
**These courses are taken during the internship year. A significant amount of contact with students labeled EBD or LD is
required. The ideal situation for the internship year is to be
working in a K–12 setting with these students. Students not
currently employed in schools must be available for extensive
volunteer field placements during the internship year.
This program is built on an inclusive education model.
Under this model, students learn how to work closely with
both special and general educators to facilitate inclusion
of special education students into the regular education
classroom.
Licensure Requirements—EBD/LD–Naadamaadiwin
Special Education Tribal Cohort
This program is available only at the graduate level. Courses
are taught in a hybrid fashion, partially face to face and partially online. Courses are available only to those admitted to
the special education tribal cohort program.
SPE 501
SPE 503
SPE 504
SPE 505
SPE 506
Historical and Contemporary Issues in American Indian Education
Assessment of American Indian Learners
Working with American Indian Families and
Communities
The Manifestation of Multigenerational Trauma
and Internalized Oppression
Indigenous Learners
SPE 507
Indigenous Methods of Instruction: Practical
Application
SPE 508
Professional Issues and Development (.5
course credit)
SPE 509
Literacy Instruction for American Indian Learners with Exceptionalities
SPE 481, 483, Student Teaching (1.0–2.0)
485, 487
Special Education Licensure Course Descriptions
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
See course description on page 23.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
See course description on page 23.
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
See course description on page 23.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
See course description on page 23.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
See course description on page 23.
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
See course description on page 23.
EED 225 Foundations of Literacy
See course description on page 23.
EED 325/525 K-6 Literacy Methods
See course description on page 24.
EED 326 Literacy Field Experience (0.0)
Taken concurrently with EED 325/525. See course description
on page 24.
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
See course description on page 24.
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
See course description on page 24.
SPE 315 Critical Issues: Special Education Seminar (.5
course)
This course is designed to support students seeking special
education licensure throughout their internship year. Issues
related to special education and their specific settings are the
focus of the course. The department portfolio is completed as
a part of this course. (Prereq: Admission to department.)
SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional
and behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. It ad-
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dresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD
category, examines origins of student behavior and student
learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and
conceptual models as they relate to this category of disability.
(Prereq: Admission to department)
SPE 501 Historical and Contemporary Issues in American
Indian Education
This course examines foundational aspects of teaching and
learning as they relate to education. It will investigate educational history, philosophy as well as models of teaching and
learning. A major focus will be to examine past and present
educational experiences of American Indian people in the U.S.
Minnesota Board of Teaching (BOT) Standards and American
Indian Learner Outcomes (AILOS) will also be introduced.
(Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program)
SPE 502 American Indians and Special Education
This course will explore disability awareness in traditional
and contemporary native culture, exploring historical and
contemporary issues effecting students with disabilities and
focusing specifically on American Indian students in special
education. It will provide an overview of special education in
U.S. culture including relevant laws, theories, and sociological
concepts as they relate to disability. It will also examine the
high incidence of American Indians in special education including fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), autism, and biological
and environmental conditions. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin
program; admission to the department)
SPE 503 Assessment of American Indian Learners
This course will examine the cultural bias and discrimination
issues with mainstream educational systems, providing alternative assessments appropriate with native populations. It will
also identify differences in assessment tools and strategies, native student learning and best practices in assessment. Characteristics of learning deficits and how they interfere with the
Circle of Courage will be examined, and approaches for compensation will be developed. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin
program: admission to department)
SPE 504 Working with American Indian Families and
Communities
This course will examine techniques appropriate for working
with American Indian families, extended families, professionals,
paraprofessionals, and the community when planning and implementing IEPs and transitions for American Indian students
with special needs. Skills and strategies to build partnerships to
work within and among Native families and communities to
best meet the needs of the student will also be addressed. A
field component will accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 505 The Manifestation of Multigenerational Trauma
and Internalized Oppression
This course will focus on how multigenerational trauma and
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internalized oppression manifests itself in families, communities, schools, and student learning. It will examine and explore strategies that provide practical skills and tools to
mitigate these effects. Disability categories such as Emotional
Behavioral Disabilities (EBD), Attention Deficit Disorder
(ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) will be examined as contemporary issues
impacting American Indian children. Behavioral support options appropriate for students identified with EBD will be provided. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq:
Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 506 Indigenous Learners
This course will identify best practices in American Indian education incorporating culturally appropriate methods and materials for students in special education. It will also explore
cultural differences in learning and behavioral practices, community and environment variables, examining the high incidence of American Indian students in special education,
cultural misunderstandings that impede placement, services
and diagnosis. A field component will accompany this course.
(Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 507 Indigenous Methods of Instruction: Practical Application
Current best practices in American Indian education will provide students with hands on skills and strategies for curriculum development including unit planning, lesson planning,
and individualization. Various models of instruction for teaching students including the development of intervention plans
that are culturally, academically, and socially appropriate
based on assessment and observation to meet the needs of
American Indian special education students. A field component will accompany this course. (Prereq: Admission to the
Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 508 Professional Issues and Development (.5 course
credit)
This course will focus on professional development and integrity in teaching. It will examine current issues and ethical
dilemmas in the fields of special education/American Indian
education. Documentation, reflection, synthesis of learning
and the development of a professional portfolio will be the
main focus. (Prereq: Admission to the Naadamaadiwin program: admission to department)
SPE 509 Literacy Instruction for American Indian Learners with Exceptionalities
This course is designed to provide the special education
teacher with an understanding of the complex developmental
process of reading skills for K-12 American Indian students
with special learning needs. We will consider ways in which
reading disabilities develop among American Indian students.
In this course, we will study complex developmental behavior
influenced by factors such as phonemic awareness, words
analysis, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, language, and
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motivation. This course will also include investigation of best
practices in reading assessment and instruction for American
Indian students with special learning needs. (Pre-req: Admission to Naadamaadiwin program; admission to the department)
K-12 Reading Teacher Endorsement
SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and how they influence student
placement and programming. A qualitative and person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: Admission
to department)
The K-12 Reading Endorsement provides teachers with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to expand their knowledge and practices in the area of reading instruction.
SPE 420/520 Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual program plans and to create effective learning
environments for students labeled EBD. Particular attention is
paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: Admission to department)
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning
disabilities, which includes the medical and sociological aspects specific to learning disabilities. It will also teach students how to access information relevant to the field. (Prereq:
Admission to department).
SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with
students who are labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, proactive, and non-aversive approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports,
person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq:
Admission to department)
SPE 434/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students how to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate instruction and strategies that support the learning of students identified as having
learning disabilities. The specific focus will be on the areas of
reading, writing, and listening comprehension; and math, reasoning, and problem solving skills. (Prereq: Admission to the
department).
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs, specifically those families of students labeled EBD.
A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The
need to form strong connections with community agencies is
emphasized. (Prereq: Admission to department).
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching (1.0–2.0)
The K-12 Reading Teacher Endorsement program is currently
under revision. The program described here is available only
to students beginning before September 1, 2010, and must be
completed by August 31, 2012.
Candidates for this license will complete 4.5 credits of coursework that have been designed to meet the requirements established for this license by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements for the
Master of Arts in Education degree.
These courses include:
EED 520
K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
ESE 500
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas (1.0)*
EDC 505
K-12 Literature in the Classroom (.5)
EDC 508
K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation
(1.0)*
EDC 510
Clinical and Reading Program Leadership
(1.0)*
*Field experience required
Students beginning in fall 2010 or later who are interested in a
K-12 Reading Endorsement should contact the Education Department.
Student Teaching
All education students are required to complete student teaching in their content area. In the MAE program, student teaching is generally completed before finishing the degree.
Students can apply for licensure at this point and finish the
degree later. Student teaching for elementary and secondary
initial licenses lasts 12–14 weeks, depending on licensure
scope. During that time, students work full time as student
teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty member.
Students register for two to three credits of student teaching,
depending on the license, and meet at Augsburg College for
student teaching seminars several times during the term. Most
student teaching placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul
metropolitan area and Rochester. However, students do have
the opportunity to student teach abroad, where students complete a 10-week student teaching experience in the metro area
and then complete another student teaching experience
abroad. Opportunities to teach abroad are available around
the world, and it is a wonderful way to build a global perspective in education. Additional information is available through
the Education Department.
Student teaching for special education is 12 weeks in length
for initial licenses and 7 weeks for those who already hold a
license. For students who are working in an EBD or LD setting, a student teaching placement at that site may be possi-
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ble, pending district approval. Additional information is available through the Education Department.
Student teaching is required for the preprimary and middle
school content area endorsements. See the Education Department for more information.
A supervised practicum for the reading endorsement is completed as EDC 510 Reading Clinical. No further student teaching is required for this endorsement.
Curriculum—Graduate Degree Completion Options
Students take graduate coursework as part of the licensure
program. This coursework forms the Master of Arts in Education licensure core, with between four to six Augsburg graduate level licensure courses fulfilling master’s requirements.
Students bringing fewer than six graduate-level licensure
courses into the degree program must complete additional
Master of Arts in Leadership (ML) or education graduate
courses to reach the total number of required courses.
To complete the master’s degree, students will need to complete one of the following options.
Action Research Degree Completion Option
This degree completion option requires a minimum of 3.0
courses: a Master of Arts in Leadership (ML) elective, EDC
592 Action Research 1, and EDC 593 Action Research 2. The
action research courses guide the student through completion
of a long-term action research project, typically conducted in
the student’s classroom and focused on a question or concern
identified by the student. The research is presented at an action research symposium and a formal written report of the
research is placed in Lindell Library. The action research project is designed to be completed within three trimesters. Additional terms are available through continuing registration.
Leadership Application Project (LAP) Degree Completion Option
This degree completion option requires a minimum of 3.0
courses: an ML elective, EDC/ML 514 Research Methods–Education focus or ML 514 Research Methods (In limited cases
ML 513 Creating a Compelling Literature Review or EDC 592
Action Research 1 might also be appropriate. See MAE director for more information.), and EDC 585 Leadership Application Project. Students electing this degree completion option
do so because they are interested in developing an educational
product that meets an identified need or because they are interested in conducting an independent research project with
the assistance of a faculty adviser. To be successful in this option, students must be self-directed and able to maintain momentum without the structure of an actual course. Students
who leave the area and need to complete their final project at
a distance may find the LAP fits their needs. The goal for the
project varies, depending on the type of LAP. There are two
options within the LAP.
• The goal for those developing an educational product is to
identify an issue or problem related to their practice, and
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after researching available literature, develop a solution to
the problem or issue. The solution might be developed in
the form of a curriculum, a workshop, a set of informational materials, a web site, an article for publication or
other appropriate educational product.
• The goal for those conducting independent research is also
to identify an issue or problem to investigate; but in this
case, the investigation is through an independent research
project. For those conducting independent research, it is
especially important to have a clear vision in mind for the
research and have an adviser who is willing to provide support throughout the project.
Both options are completed through a final oral presentation
and placement of the final paper in the Lindell Library.
Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership Degree Completion
Option
(Currently under development; see MAE director for information.)
This degree completion option requires a minimum of the following 4.0 courses:
• Choose one ML leadership-focused course: ML 510 Visions
of Leadership when taught with an emphasis on leadership
rather than literature, ML 531 Dynamics of Change, ML
535 Organizational Theory and Leadership, ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice, ML 545 Decision
Making and Leadership, or ML 565 Women and Leadership
Additional courses, as developed, may also be used.
• EDC 5XX Teacher Leadership
• EDC/ML 514 Research Methods–Education focus. (ML 514
can be substituted if necessary)
• EDC 5XX Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership
Students electing this degree completion option do so because
they are especially interested in considering leadership within
the context of education and themselves as potential change
agents.
Alternate Settings—MAE in Rochester
In step with Augsburg College’s excellent reputation in the
field of education, the licensure portion of the Master of Arts
in Education program is now offered in Rochester. Licenses
are available in elementary education and special education:
EBD and LD. Classes primarily meet weekday evenings at
Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester.
Elementary education
The K-6 elementary education license allows students to teach
in grade K–6. Augsburg College offers this license at the graduate level to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree
and meet admissions requirements. Courses for this license
are available in Rochester.
Special education
The K–12 Emotional Behavioral Disorder/Learning Disability
program is designed for students currently working with or
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planning to work with EBD and LD students. The program
leads to Minnesota teaching licensure in special education
with a specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities and/or
learning disabilities. All courses for these licenses are available
in Rochester.
tative and quantitative tools will be discussed. EDC 514/ML
514 Research Methods–Education focus will place more emphasis on reviewing existing literature and less emphasis on
designing an independent research proposal.
MAL Elective Courses
MAE degree completion courses are currently held in Minneapolis.
Graduate Degree Completion Course Descriptions
EDC 5XX Teacher Leadership
This course will explore generative questions about leadership, change, and our own paradigms, visions, and values.
Questions like the following are at the heart of this course:
What does it mean to you to be a teacher leader? What do
teacher leaders do? How does one become a teacher leader?
What are the ways in which teachers can take leadership?
What are the skills and tools of teacher leadership? How do
we bring about change? Who am I as a leader?
EDC 585 Leadership Application Project (LAP)
The leadership application project is either a research-based
study or a curriculum-based project that links issues of leadership and education with the degree candidate’s personal interests. The character of the project will vary with the nature of
the investigation, but will always be application oriented. The
central component of the LAP is the demonstration of leadership ability through a concrete project appropriate to the candidate’s workplace or place of service. P/N grading.
EDC 592 Action Research 1
This course will introduce students to action research, a form
of research that simultaneously contributes to the practical
concerns of people while furthering the goals of social science. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. Action research is used in real situations, and is aimed at
solving real problems. The goal of action research is to gain
better knowledge of one’s practice while improving the situation in which the practice is conducted. This is the first of a
two-trimester course.
EDC 593 Action Research 2
The second term of this course involves intensive data analysis, writing, and sharing of the degree candidate’s research. It
requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. The
trimester will culminate with a symposium in which student
work will be presented in a public forum. P/N grading.
EDC 5XX Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership
This performance assessment course will require the students
to integrate their knowledge about leadership, their sense of
themselves as education leaders, and their understanding of a
specific teaching/learning problem into a solution to the problem and a process for change. P/N grading.
ML 514 Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and
ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Quali-
At least one elective must be taken from the Master of Arts in
Leadership courses. The following are recommended, but others may also be used. Course descriptions can be found in the
MAL portion of the graduate catalog.
ML 510
ML 511
ML 520
ML 530
ML 531
ML 545
ML 550
ML 560
ML 565
ML 599
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary
Journey
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
Ethics in Communication
The Dynamics of Change
Decision Making and Leadership
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Women and Leadership
Special Topics (as appropriate)
Admission to MAE
Admission Requirements
Students admitted into the MAE program must have:
• bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (required
for full admission for the graduate licensure option and degree program). Students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5–3.0 may be admitted conditionally into the
graduate licensure program. They may apply to the MAE
full licensure and degree program after achieving 3.0 or
better in two (2.0) Augsburg courses.
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Augsburg Graduate
Admissions Office:
• Completed application form—
http://www.augsburg.edu/admissions/mae/admissions/
• $35 non-refundable application fee
• Personal summary outlining your tentative educational objectives and reasons for wanting to attend Augsburg
• Official academic transcripts from all previously attended
post-secondary institutions (including colleges, universities, vocational/technical schools, and PSEO institutions)
sent directly to the admissions office.
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 16.
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Transfer Policy
Acceptance of previous education coursework done at institutions other than Augsburg College is limited. Most courses
that have not been completed in the last seven years are considered to be too old to transfer and need to be completed as
part of one’s program at Augsburg. EDC 310/533 Learning
and Development, EDC 220 Education Technology, and ESE
3XX K–12/5–12 Special Methods in Content Area are courses
which may have a shorter acceptance time frame. Additional
information on the transfer policy is available through the Education Department.
Credit Evaluation: An official transfer credit evaluation of
previous academic work will be completed as part of the admissions process. Education coursework is evaluated by the
Education Department. For secondary licenses, content area
coursework is evaluated by the content area department. This
process is initiated as part of the admissions process. Generally, the requirement is that two or more classes in the content
area must be taken at Augsburg, even with an undergraduate
major in the field. In all cases, previous undergraduate
courses must have received a grade of C or better to be eligible for transfer. Previous graduate coursework must have received a grade of B or better to be considered. Content area
departments determine when courses are too old to be
counted towards licensure.
tion Department. This admissions process is outlined in the
EDC 200/522: Orientation to Education and in admissions
handbooks, which are available through the Education Department.
Academic Achievement
Conditionally-admitted MAE students are expected to achieve
a 3.0 or better GPA in a minimum of 2.0 courses. When this is
achieved, these students file a Change of Status form (available through the MAE coordinator) to become fully admitted
to the MAE program and eligible for the MAE degree as well
as licensure. Conditionally-admitted students whose GPA remains between 2.5 and 2.99 are able to complete the license
but are not eligible for the degree.
Fully-admitted MAE students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in both license and degree completion.
In all cases, a cumulative GPA on the Augsburg graduate transcript must be at 3.0 or better to be admitted to the degree
completion component of the MAE degree. Students who are
ready to begin the degree completion component must file an
Intent to Complete form (available through the MAE coordinator) at which point a transcript review is completed to confirm the 3.0 or better GPA and to determine the completed
courses that apply to the degree and the courses that remain.
Acceptance into the MAE Program
Application files are reviewed by the MAE director. Applicants
are notified by the Graduate Admissions Office of the admission decision, usually within one to two weeks after the application file is complete. Applicants whose cumulative
undergraduate GPA is below 2.5 will not be admitted into the
MAE program; however, these applicants can be reconsidered
when additional undergraduate coursework raises the cumulative GPA to 2.5 or above. An exception to this occurs when
the applicant has completed an advanced degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Under these circumstances, the applicant can be considered for full admission into the MAE
degree and licensure programs.
Advising and Registration
Admitted students are able to participate in academic advising
and the registration process. Typically, first-term registration
occurs with intake advising. After the first term, students generally are able to register online through Records and Registration. All students are assigned an Education Department
adviser early in the first trimester of courses.
Academic Policies
Application to the Education Department
Once accepted to the College and the MAE program, students
may take designated courses in education and content areas.
Students initially admitted at the graduate level may register
for courses at the graduate level. Prior to taking EDC
310/533 and above, students must be admitted to the Educa-
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Minimum Grade Policy
Students who fail to maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in a given
term are notified that they must raise their GPA to the required level. Students who receive below a 2.0 in any undergraduate course or 2.5 in any graduate course required for
licensure are notified that they must repeat the course as soon
as possible and raise it to the appropriate level.
Dismissal from Licensure and Degree Program
Students may be dismissed from the licensure program prior
to student teaching for failure to maintain appropriate academic and teaching-based performance standards, for gross violation of College policy, and/or for conduct in violation of
professional ethics. Dismissal occurs within the context of established department procedures described in the Education
Department Handbook available through the Education Department. Students have the right to appeal dismissal from the
licensure program on the grounds of procedural error, using
the College’s program dismissal appeals process. Information
about the program dismissal appeals process is available in the
Augsburg Student Guide.
Students may be dismissed from the MAE degree program for
failure to maintain an appropriate GPA. Students have the
right to use the College’s academic grievance procedure as
they feel necessary. The full academic grievance policy is
available in the Augsburg Student Guide.
Master of Arts in Education
Fieldwork Requirements
Fieldwork experiences are tied to several licensure courses. In
most cases, these experiences are conducted within a servicelearning framework, providing service to the school and classroom while also providing pre-service student opportunities
for focused reflection linked back to course objectives. In general, students should plan for a minimum of 20 hours field experience per term. When multiple courses with field
experience are taken in the same term, the requirements expand accordingly. Students in field experiences are evaluated
by their host K-12 teachers on the basis of criteria drawn from
the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice. Evaluations are
kept in the students’ Education Department files and used in
decisions regarding progression through the program and student teaching. A full description of field experience requirements are available in the Education Department Handbook.
Readmission and Withdrawal
Students in good standing who fail to register for courses for
three terms are withdrawn from the MAE program. To be
readmitted to the College and the MAE program, students file
a Readmission form through the registrar’s office.
Program Costs
In addition to tuition, students in this program can expect to
pay an extra per-course fee for student teaching, as well as liability insurance at the student rate during student teaching
and the cost of a background check for licensure and, possibly, field experience. In addition, optional international travel
courses have associated costs above and beyond the charge for
tuition.
MAE/Education Department
Full Time Faculty
Elizabeth M. Ankeny, Associate Professor of Education. BA,
Augustana College; MAT, Morningside College; PhD, Colorado State University.
Christopher R. Brown, Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison; Instructor of Education. BS, Bemidji State
University; MEd, University of Sydney, Australia.
Shelley Burkhardt, Instructor of Education. BA, Valparaiso
University; MS, Mankato State University.
Joseph A. Erickson, Professor of Education. BA, MA, College
of St. Thomas; MA, Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine Gregoire, Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Dennis Greseth, Instructor of Education. BA, MS, Winona
State University.
Ann Grugel, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St. Olaf
College; MS, PhD,University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Gretchen Irvine, Assistant Professor of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa; MS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Anne Kaufman, Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Gregory Krueger, Instructor of Education. BA, Southwest
Minnesota State University; MA, Hamline University.
Lynn Lindow, Associate Professor of Education. BS, Mankato
State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD,
University of Minnesota.
Susan O’Connor, Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MS, PhD, Syracuse University.
Vicki L. Olson, Professor of Education and Director of the
MAE Program. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Donna Patterson, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, MEd,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald Petrich, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MS, University of Minnesota.
Diane C.Vodicka, Assistant Professor of Education. BEd,
North Park College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College.
Dana L.Wagner, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St.
Olaf College; MEd, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara West, Instructor of Education, Faculty Coordinator
of Teacher Placement/Licensing. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, Syracuse University.
MAE/Education Department Adjunct Faculty
Kathy Acursso, Instructor of Education. BS, MS, Mankato
State University.
Jacquylynn Brickman, Instructor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, St. Mary’s University.
Steve Felton, Instructor of Education. BA, St. John’s University; BS, MS, Mankato State University.
Cheryl Gresczyk, Instructor of Education. BA, University of
Minnesota; MA, College of St. Thomas.
Deborah Katz, Instructor of Education. AB, Stanford University; EdM, Harvard Graduate School of Education; EdD, National-Louis University.
Jennifer Plucker, Instructor of Education. BS, Moorhead State
University; MEd, St. Mary’s University-Winona.
Alyssa Snyder, Instructor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of St. Thomas.
Melissa Sonnek, Instructor of Education.
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Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Leadership
Welcome to the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program’s catalog. Launched in 1987, the program has been a vital part of
the Augsburg College curriculum ever since.
The MAL program offers students an excellent opportunity to explore leadership within the context of the liberal arts. The program design broadens the skills and mindset you need to improve your leadership capabilities in your current and future positions, as well as in your life.
The MAL program is taught by senior Augsburg faculty from a variety of disciplines. The faculty are committed to an interdisciplinary approach to leadership studies. Our students represent a wide array of occupations including business, health care, and
the nonprofit sector. This diverse learning community provides a rich environment for you to explore leadership beyond your
own realm of expertise.
Our program will help you develop skills you need to be an effective leader in an ever-changing world. Students frequently tell
me that the program has changed their lives, has sharpened their understanding of themselves and others, and has opened
doors that would otherwise have remained closed. To learn even more about the program, visit our website at
www.augsburg.edu/mal.
I would be happy to help you determine how Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Leadership program may benefit you. You may contact me via e-mail at noonan@augsburg.edu or by telephone at 612-330-1198. I look forward to seeing you on campus soon!
Norma C. Noonan, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Leadership Program
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Master of Arts in Leadership
MAL Mission
The primary purpose of the Master of Arts in Leadership
(MAL) program is to develop leaders for organizations, the
community, and society. Most organizations seek leaders who
possess the following qualities: an ethically and morally responsible vision, an understanding of how change occurs and
how it can be managed, sensitivity to the complex problems
of organizations, and an ability to find solutions consistent
with their mission, cultural competence and sensitivity to the
needs of a diverse population, and the ability to inspire and
motivate people to work toward a common goal. The Augsburg leadership development model provides a framework
through which the program recruits its students and develops
their skills.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is the core program
of Augsburg’s Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). The MAL
program, which was launched in 1987, responds to the leadership development needs of both for-profit and not-for-profit
organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most
organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change
occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to
the complex problems organizations face; an ability to achieve
solutions consistent with an organization’s mission; the ability
to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent
the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may discover
and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective
leadership.
Leadership studies is a growing field in American higher education, and the MAL program has significantly developed
and modified its curriculum in response to new trends in the
field. The program has a deep theoretical base in leadership
studies yet attempts also to offer its students practical approaches to leadership that can be applied in the workplace
and society.
Plan of Study
Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working
adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the
students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined, and
well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most
courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for
discussion and dialogue. During the academic year, most
classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four hours. Some
classes meet on Monday evenings weekly from September
through May and two evenings a week in June.
Most courses incorporate some online work into their agenda.
A few courses have a customized schedule. In the Monday
night schedule, students take one course at a time; a course
usually meets for seven consecutive weeks except in June,
when a course may meet twice a week. Following this model,
students complete six courses during the academic year.
Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a
community of learners. This community is enriched by the
students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To
facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to
make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs, and Christensen Center. The Center for Leadership Studies also offers
special colloquia and seminars each year to supplement and
complement the coursework of the master’s program.
A sample class schedule in the MAL program on the Minneapolis Campus
Period I
Saturday
8 a.m. to noon
Period II
Saturday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or
Period II, an average of two meetings a month. A few courses
are taught on an immersion model, which features fewer but
longer sessions.
Augsburg College has a summer session. The MAL program
usually offers several classes during the summer; the courses
are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two nights a
week, except for special immersion courses.
Class Schedule in Bloomington, 2010-11
At the St. Stephen Campus in Bloomington, most courses
meet for seven consecutive weeks on Monday, 6–10 p.m.,
from September through May. Students take one course per
half term as they progress through the program. In June a
course is taught on an accelerated plan either two evenings a
week or one weekend day. The final course, ML 588, lasts a
full trimester.
Leadership Development Model
Leadership Development Model—Augsburg College
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that
• inspires cooperation among people who must compete for
limited resources,
• promotes productivity within and beyond the organization,
and
• works toward progress for the individual and the organization.
To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the
ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying
these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined in the
Leadership Development Model, which serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg’s model of leadership
development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
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Leadership Development Model
Leadership
Orientation
Toward Action
Sense of Vision
Ethical
• Social awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Tolerance of religious and
philosophical differences
• Appreciation of situational
complexity
Creative
• Long-term perspective
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Innovativeness
Risk Assumptive
• Curiosity
• Achievement motivation
• Self-esteem
Curriculum
Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in
its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course normally includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit
of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning
techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques develop targeted
leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary
and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects
the view that the world in which we operate is complex, and
that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities.
In Plans A, B, and C, students take four core courses and have
a choice of seven electives from a large list of elective courses.
In the cohort program, students follow a sequenced list of required and elective courses.
Final project options
For non-cohort students there are three ways to complete the
final project option in the MAL degree (Plans A, B, and C).
Students in the cohort option must complete an action research final project (Plan D). All final projects are taken on a
Pass/No Pass basis.
In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP)
Option (Plan A), students complete 11 courses, including a
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Facility for
Persuasion
Communicative
• Effective listener
• Effective speaker
• Effective writer
• Diplomatic ability
• Effective team member
• Interpersonal sensitivity
Culturally Aware
• Appreciation for
cultural differences
• World-view perspective
• Tolerance of individual
differences
Decisive
• Self-confidence
• Analytical ability
• Ability to think critically
• Understanding of research
• Ability to manage conflict
thesis or a major leadership application project. In the NonThesis Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 courses,
two major papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete
11 courses, including the comprehensive exam seminar. In
the cohort program, students complete 11 courses, including
an action research final project seminar (Plan D).
Plan A: Thesis/LAP Option
Students who select the thesis/LAP option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based
study gives the student an opportunity to “tie together” what
has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying orientation. A
thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership
application project is based on a practical issue. Both require
similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592 and 593.
For more information regarding the thesis/LAP option, refer
to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines booklet.
Students are given a continuation period of up to 15 terms to
complete the project. During the continuation period, a campus access fee of $35 per term is charged. Refer to Augsburg’s
continuation policy on page 12.
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Plan B: Non-Thesis Option
One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of
two major papers. The first of these papers will be written in
conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written
while enrolled in ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project.
The independent research projects approved each year will be
presented in an annual colloquium.
For more information regarding the non-thesis option, refer to
the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines booklet.
Students are given a continuation period of up to 15 terms to
complete the project. During the continuation period, a campus access fee of $35 per term is charged. Refer to Augsburg’s
continuation policy on page 12.
Plan C: Comprehensive Exam Seminar
The third completion option involves one paper written in
conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a comprehensive
exam seminar (ML 589). This course must be taken as the last
course in the program. This course is taken on a pass/fail
basis, and when the course and the oral, written, and takehome examinations are successfully completed, the program
requirements will be satisfied.
Plan D: Final Project (Cohort Program)
The cohort option includes a final seminar in which one prepares an action research project during the course of one
trimester. This final project is comparable to Plan B and requires both ML 514 Research Methods and ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership as
prerequisites to ML 588 Final Project Seminar: Action Research
Core courses for the thesis/LAP option (Plan A):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation I
ML 593
Thesis/LAP Consultation II
Core courses for non-thesis option (Plan B):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
ML 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project
Core courses for the comprehensive exam seminar
option (Plan C):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
ML 589
Comprehensive Exam Seminar
Core courses for the cohort final project program
(Plan D)
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
ML 588
Final Project Seminar: Action Research
In addition, a sequenced list of electives is prepared for each
cohort.
Elective courses for ALL options: Curriculum Electives
(at least 7.0 course credits)
The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list. All courses are 1.0
course credit (4 semester credits):
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 513
Creating a Compelling Literature Review
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives
on Leadership
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML 535
Organization Theory and Leadership
ML 538
Communication Skills for Leadership
ML 539
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
ML 548
Coaching and Consulting
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 553
Design and Leadership
ML 557
Language of Leadership
ML 558
Leadership and Science
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
ML 562
Global Multiculturalism, World Religions, and
Leadership
ML 565
Women and Leadership
ML 568
The Global Business Environment
ML 570
Negotiation
ML 574
Strategic Leadership
ML 577
Universal Responsibility and Leadership: A
Nicaraguan Experience
ML 580
ML 598
ML 599
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership (elective for Plan A)
Independent Study (special permission required)
Topics: special courses offered only once or
twice
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Course Descriptions
ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary
Journey
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a
historical and philosophical framework for the program. This
course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional
aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking.
This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing
innovation, and for seeking an integrative worldview.
ML 513 Creating a Compelling Literature Review
As leadership scholars and practitioners, our work should be
evidence-based. The purpose of this course is to explore the
published literature to determine what credible evidence tells
us about effective leadership practices. Students will learn
how to read research critically, analyze and develop arguments, and recommend best practices.
ML 514 Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and
ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and
personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors that
influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values on learning and leadership strategies.
ML 525 Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on
Leadership
Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory
and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow,
May, and others to personality theory are considered, as are
the systems theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings.
ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a
notable feature of contemporary life. This course explores the
dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership
through a variety of sources and perspectives.
ML 530 Ethics in Communication
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through
the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within
human communication. This course places particular attention
on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising,
and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings.
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ML 531 The Dynamics of Change
This course offers an exploration of the context of social
change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways
of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders
in public and private domains and across cultures. The course
explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict
and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational
change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change.
ML 535 Organization Theory and Leadership
In-depth exploration of organization theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to enable
the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order
to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various
types of organizational structures and cultures.
ML 538 Communication Skills for Leadership
The course is designed to provide background in rhetoric as
well as practice in speaking, writing, and presentation skills.
A substantial performance component is included; evaluation
of student work is based on mastery and performance of these
skills. Students will perform communicative tasks in a variety
of genres and evaluate their own performances and those of
class members.
ML 539 Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
Understanding through reading, reflecting, and dialogue of
the functions of communication in organizational settings
with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in
a changing world. Supplementary reading packet, open dialogue, and individual projects.
ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant
leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are interdisciplinary and relevant to business and
nonprofit organizations as well as to politics.
ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership
Review of the decision-making process—the setting, goals,
and contingencies—as it affects leaders and leadership.
Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic
statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present—their intentions, consequences, arguments,
explanations, and justification.
ML 548 Coaching and Consulting
The purpose of this course is to develop influence skills
through the exploration and application of consulting and
coaching practices. To fulfill that purpose participants will
read the work of master consultants and coaches, develop a
toolkit, practice consulting as both a consultant and a client,
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and reflect on these experiences to develop their own purpose, principles, and practices for influencing others.
ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and
Technology
Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these
technologies. Students examine how they can engage and
manage these processes in their organizations.
ML 553 Design and Leadership
“Design thinking” has transcended the world of engineering
and architecture and is now a mainstream concern for most
industries. This course explores the impact of “design thinking” on leadership, especially in the business world.
ML 557 Language of Leadership
Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to make judgments about
rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of
language as an organizing principle for social interaction;
speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives; the
creation and manipulation of style; the development of persuasive appeals; the protection of “face;” and strategies for
maintaining personal relationships across hierarchical levels
in organizations.
ML 558 Leadership and Science
Explores the common methods of science and the issues that
science has encountered which affect the uses of science by
leaders in the public and private sectors. Case studies include
global warming and politics, psychology, and medicine.
ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity,
appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups.
ML 562 Global Multiculturalism, World Religions, and
Leadership
In the global meeting of cultures, religion is a vital factor. This
course examines the nature of religion as an essential feature
of the cultures of the U.S. (Christianity), the Middle East
(Islam), India (Hinduism), China (Buddhism, Confucianism,
Taoism), and Japan (Shinto, Buddhism). Special emphasis is
put on leadership and religion in all these cultures.
ML 565 Women and Leadership
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and
leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics
include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership,
women and careers, and women in society past and present.
The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants.
ML 568 The Global Business Environment
Knowledge of the global business environment in the context
of leadership studies is essential for modern, successful leaders and other professionals. The course complements other offerings in the international cultural understanding of
leadership.
ML 570 Negotiation
An exploration of theories, strategies, and techniques of negotiation; overview of concepts and skills involved in negotiation as well as the context in which negotiation occurs. A
special emphasis on the collective bargaining model with survey of examples of other types of negotiation.
ML 574 Strategic Leadership
The course develops students’ ability to think strategically and
lead organizations through planning and implementation. Application of models and concepts to examples and cases from
real-life practice. Case studies, exercises, and readings cover
practices in for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
ML 577 Universal Responsibility and Leadership
The exploration of universal responsibility, conceptually and
experientially. Course consists of a seminar in Minneapolis
and one or two weeks in Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan portion
includes meetings with leaders, a homestay in the two-week
option, and visits to multiple sites and organizations. Topics
such as Nicaraguan history, politics, indigenous cultures,
poverty, health care, literacy, the arts, business foreign investment, and relations with the U.S. government and nonprofit
organizations are explored. Special fees apply.
ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
Selected contemporary theories of leadership plus a case study
on a prominent leader. Emphasis on critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. (Prereq.: at least one-year coursework
in MAL and ML 510) Required for Plans B, C, and D.
ML 588 Final Project Seminar: Action Research (Plan D)
In this course students who are pursuing the cohort program
will have the opportunity to write their final project doing action research on their own organization. This course will span
two half-terms (one full trimester).
ML 589 Comprehensive Exam Seminar
This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in
Leadership. Students prepare for the examination series—oral,
written, and take-home—through discussion, readings, and
critical analysis in the seminar. It must be the final course
taken in the program; no other course may be taken at the
same time.
ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I
Independent research project supervised by an academic adviser.
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ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II
Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser.
ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project
Major written project in an area of the student’s choice, to be
completed in consultation with an adviser and a reader. The
research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of
requirements for the non-thesis option.
ML 598 Independent Study
Provides directed independent study in an area of the student’s choice. Open to students who have completed at least
three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by
the supervising professor. Proposals must be approved by the
MAL program director prior to registration for the course.
Students may not take more than one independent study
course.
ML 599 Special Topics
Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will
be published prior to registration.
Special Programs
Post-Master’s Certificate in Leadership Studies
Graduate students who already possess a master’s degree in
any area (including leadership) may wish to pursue the certificate program. A certificate is awarded after completion of five
Augsburg MAL courses in leadership (which were not previously applied to any other degree). The student may choose
any five MAL courses or may wish to focus on a specific area,
such as ethics and leadership, global leadership, organizational leadership, communications, leadership development,
or the liberal arts. This option is attractive for people who
want to continue their professional studies but not necessarily
undertake a full degree program. The normal application
process is used for students who wish to pursue the post-master’s certificate.
Joint BA in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in leadership (MAL) can be
earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion of
all requirements, the student receives both a BA in accounting
and an MA in leadership and will have fulfilled the 150-hour
requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL
program offers a large number of courses on a weekend
schedule or Monday evening. Refer to the MAL program catalog supplement for the list of courses each year and to the accounting program coordinator for a detailed academic plan. It
is recommended that students meet with an accounting adviser to create an effective plan for successful completion of
the five-year program.
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General Requirements for the Accounting/MAL Program
Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree
must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of
their junior year. The application process includes submission of:
• completed application form
• three letters of recommendation (two from professors and
one from an employer)
• personal statement
• example of their writing in an academic paper
• GPA of at least 3.30
• Interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the accounting program. Students must complete at least one year
of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by
the time they graduate from the MAL program. Program coordinator: Professor Stu Stoller.
Admission to MAL
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the program must have:
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year
college or university
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of
3.0 (on a scale of A = 4.0) and a minimum cumulative
grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed
at an accredited college or university. Should an applicant
not meet the minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a case-bycase basis.
• Applicants to the program must have three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a
position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership
potential.
• Applicants holding a master’s or other advanced degrees
from accredited colleges or universities are admissible.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an
individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most
highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a
“rolling” basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the
fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be
made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant’s:
• Previous college record
• Letters of recommendation
• Experience and organizational background
• Written statement
• Interview, if requested
Application Checklist
The following materials must be submitted to the Graduate
Admissions Office:
• Completed application form
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 1–3 page statement relating the applicant’s career and life
goals to leadership aspirations
Master of Arts in Leadership
• Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate
supervisor, assessing leadership potential
• Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant’s work
style and leadership potential
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred
• Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended,
listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any.
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with
graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
For further information, contact: Graduate Admissions Office,
612-330-1101, gradinfo@augsburg.edu or
www.augsburg.edu/grad
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outline in Admission of International Students on page 16.
Academic Policies
Academic Evaluation
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are
noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being
graded on P/N basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student
must achieve at least a grade of 3.0. No more than two
courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree.
No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be
repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time
are counted in the grade point average. Any course with a
grade of 2.0 or lower will be transcribed as 0.0 academic
credit.
In order to graduate a student must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or
above. All required courses and the final projects must be successfully completed. A student registered for the final projects
(ML 588, ML 589, ML 592, ML 593, or ML 597) will be permitted to participate in Commencement but will not receive a
diploma until all courses and projects are successfully completed.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be
placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative
grade point average must be restored in order for a student to
be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N
or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with
the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would
be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the
MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also be dismissed by
the MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to the
program, such as a gross violation of College policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only
after established procedures were followed.
MAL Program Enrollment Policy
Students normally take either one or two courses per
trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the coursework in the program within two
years.
Students who are away from classes for one year or longer
must complete an Application for Readmission and submit it
to the Office of the Registrar. Students who have been out of
the program for three to five years must take one additional
course to refresh their understanding of the field. Students
who have been out of the program for five years or longer
must take two additional courses to refresh their understanding of the field of leadership studies.
Accreditation and Affiliation
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditation, approvals, and
memberships, see page 9.
MAL Faculty
Andrew Aoki, Professor of Political Science. BA, University of
Oregon; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
John Benson, Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg
College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, Columbia University.
Thomas Berkas, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BCE, University of Minnesota, PhD University of Minnesota. Graduate
faculty member in organizational management, Concordia
University, St. Paul.
Larry Crockett, Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA, Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary;
PhD, University of Minnesota; Priest, Episcopal Diocese of
Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson, Professor of Education. BA, MA, College
of St. Thomas; MA, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
John Furia, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BA, Rhode Island College; MPA, University of Rhode Island.
Daniel S. Hanson, Assistant Professor of Communication
Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Garry Hesser, Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning.
BA, Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary;
MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame.
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David Lapakko, Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. BS,
Iowa State University; MS, Illinois State University; EdD, West
Virginia University.
Steven Manderscheid, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS,
St. Cloud State University; MS, University of Minnesota; EdD,
University of St. Thomas. Chair, Department of Organizational Management, Concordia University.
Thomas Morgan, Professor of Business Administration and
Executive Director, Augsburg Center for Faith and Learning.
BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS, University of Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL Program. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana
University.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp, Associate Professor of Business
Administration. BA, MS, Academy of Economics, Warsaw;
PhD, Academy of Economics, Krakow, Poland.
Catherine Paulsen, Instructor. BA, St. Olaf College; MA,
Lone Mountain College.
Curtis Paulsen, Associate Professor Emeritus of Social Work.
BA, St. Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD,
Fielding Institute.
Diane Pike, Professor of Sociology. AB, Connecticut College;
PhD, Yale University.
John S. Schmit, Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University of
Texas-Austin.
Kathryn Swanson, Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College;
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Joseph Volker, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, University of California-Irvine; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Vice President and Practice Area Leader, MDA Leadership
Consulting Inc.
Staff
Patty Park, MA, Program Coordinator
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Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Arts in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Welcome to graduate nursing education at Augsburg. We are eager to offer discerning nurse professionals rich educational opportunities, engaging practicum experiences, and a wealth of transcultural nursing knowledge that will enhance your practice
and advance your careers.
The increasing diversity of our population challenges nurses to respond with creativity and competence in a variety of contexts.
The Master of Arts in Nursing program prepares nurses for leadership across care systems, population groups, cultures, and
care settings, with particular emphasis on addressing global and local health inequities. Students choose between transcultural
nursing in community or transformational nursing leadership tracks of study.
The new post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses for innovative practice that builds upon a
transcultural foundation and embraces community health and holistic nursing. The advanced practice focus is on health and
collective life lived in relationship. Thus our curriculum emphasizes advanced nursing roles that maximize health of communities and change the paradigm from one that focuses on disease and illness to one that focuses on prevention and wellness.
In all our programs, our students are our greatest asset. They come from all parts of the world to continue their education in
transcultural nursing. Classes are therefore a dynamic mix of cultures, spiritual traditions, and lifeways. The Augsburg College
mission focuses our curriculum and unites us in ongoing efforts to become better informed citizens, more thoughtful stewards,
critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.
Classes are offered on the Augsburg campus in Minneapolis and at Bethel Lutheran Church in downtown Rochester, Minn.
Video conferencing is used for most classes and allows for real-time connections between students at the two sites. Program faculty and staff are available at both sites and eager to assist students in whatever ways we can.
Cheryl J. Leuning
Chair, Department of Nursing
Director, Master of Arts in Nursing Program
and Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
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Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Arts in Nursing Mission
Within the framework of a Christian liberal arts education,
the Master of Arts in Nursing program is designed to prepare
nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural practice across care settings, with particular emphasis on addressing health inequities.
Curriculum
Transcultural Nursing in Community
The Transcultural Nursing in Community track in the Master
of Arts in Nursing program was designed to prepare nurses for
advanced population-focused practice in culturally diverse
communities. The curriculum is grounded in nursing science,
public health principles, theory-guided practice, and transcultural care. The program of study focuses on reaching populations that are underserved by traditional care systems and who
exist outside of the social mainstream. As such, the program
provides rich alternative teaching and learning opportunities
for graduate students locally and internationally. Upon graduation from the program, nurses completing this track are eligible
to apply for certification in Advanced Transcultural Nursing
through the International Transcultural Nursing Society. Also,
graduates completing this track will be eligible to apply to the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for certification as an Advanced Public Health Nurse (APHN-BC).
Ten courses plus a transcultural field project course are required. Three courses in the advanced nursing core, which all
master’s students must take; five courses from the Transcultural Nursing in Community Track; and two electives make
up the coursework for the program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice (36 practice hours)
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing (36 practice
hours)
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar (36
practice hours)
Transcultural Nursing in Community track (five courses)
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care (36 practice hours)
NUR 503
Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle (36 practice hours)
NUR 541
The Politics of Health Care (72 practice hours)
Plus, two of the following courses: *
NUR 510
Advanced Community Health Nursing I:
Health As Membership; Living in Community
(36 practice hours)
NUR 511
Advanced Community Health Nursing II:
Emerging Models of Care in Diverse Communities (72 practice hours)
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or
NUR 530
NUR 532
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation**
Transcultural Healing Practices**
Electives—two graduate elective courses from Nursing, MAL,
or another graduate program.
*Students seeking certification as an Advanced Public Health
Nurse from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC) must complete 500 hours of clinical practicum work
and select NUR 510 and NUR 511; students seeking certification from the International Transcultural Nursing Society may
select NUR 530 and NUR 532. Clinical practicum hours are
integrated into several courses in the curriculum.
**Course has 0 practice hours.
Graduate Project—students are required to complete a graduate project, which is equivalent to one course.
NUR 525
Graduate Field Project (144 practice hours)
Transformational Leadership and Management
The Transformational Leadership and Management track
unites the liberal arts with nursing science and practice. This
track is designed to develop nurse leaders who are analytical,
articulate, and constructively critical and who will be able to
cope with high-level healthcare delivery issues. Curricular
emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration across care settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica and classroom dialogue provides opportunities for students to apply
knowledge and gain experience partnering with diverse care
providers, populations, and communities to address health inequities in creative and relevant ways. Specialty electives build
on students’ competencies and goals. Courses are offered by
the Department of Nursing faculty as well as faculty teaching
in the Master of Arts in Leadership and Master of Business
Administration programs.
Students take a total of 10 courses, plus a transformational
leadership project course. Three courses in the advanced
nursing core, which all Master of Arts in Nursing students
must take, four courses in the Transformational Leadership
and Management Track, and three elective courses make up
the coursework for the program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nurs
ing Practice (36 practice hours)
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing (36 practice
hours)
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar (36
practice hours)
Transformational Nursing Leadership Track (four
courses)*
NUR 501
Transcultural Care Systems (36 practice hours)
Master of Arts in Nursing
NUR 521
BUS 520
ML 541
Transformational Nursing Leadership (72 practice hours)
Management of the Healthcare Organization
The Politics of Health Care (72 practice hours)
Electives—three graduate elective courses from Nursing,
MAL, or another graduate program.
*Upon graduation from the program and completion of the
Transformational Leadership and Management track, students
have the educational preparation to be eligible to apply for
certification in Advanced Nursing Administration from the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
a rapidly developing country. Practical experience with nurses
in a variety of care settings, meaningful dialogue with key resource persons, and critical reflection foster personal and professional growth in this practicum.
Week-long immersion courses and practica are taught on the
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in western South Dakota.
These courses and experiences offer students the opportunity
to live on the reservation and participate with public health
nurses providing health services. They also interact with tribal
leaders and experience cultural events relevant to the Lakota
people of Pine Ridge.
Students will fulfill their Master of Arts in Nursing through a
final project, which serves as the capstone of the master’s program: a graduate field project or course.
Ten-day courses and practica are available in Mexico and
Guatemala as well. Students explore the relationships of indigenous and Western health care, the connection between
social justice and health, and interact with local indigenous
healers.
In the three core courses students will develop a plan for their
final field project, which will be completed in NUR 525.
Students may apply all these study abroad options to requirements in the Master of Arts in Nursing program.
Practica
These practice experiences include fees for travel and education costs onsite in addition to course tuition. Fees vary by
practice site.
Graduate Project
Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master
of Arts in Nursing program. Students who complete the Transcultural Nursing in Community track will have enough practice hours to be eligible to apply to take the certification exam
in Advanced Community Health Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Nursing practice with diverse populations will also provide students with the
experiences needed to apply to take the certification exam in
Transcultural Nursing. In the practica, all students practice
primarily in nontraditional settings with persons underserved
or excluded from mainstream health care. Emphasis is on cultural diversity and health inequities across healthcare settings.
Students in the Transformational Leadership and Management
track have practice experience in several courses with preceptors in leadership positions in a variety of care settings.
A unique opportunity offered for practica at Augsburg is provided by the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. The Nursing
Center provides services for persons struggling with poverty
and homelessness in the city of Minneapolis. People from diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in
wide-ranging cultural contexts, provide many opportunities
for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice.
Study Abroad and Off-Campus Opportunities
The Nursing Department works closely with cultural guides,
nurse mentors, and Augsburg’s Center for Global Education
in developing study abroad opportunities. The following
study abroad and away opportunities offer four examples of
existing practicum experiences.
Students may travel to Namibia in southwest Africa to spend
two weeks exploring health and healthcare challenges within
Course Descriptions
NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care
This course explores meanings and expressions of health, illness, caring, and healing transculturally. Focus is on understanding and developing professional competence in caring
for individuals, families, groups, and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds. Culture is examined as a pervasive, determining “blueprint” for thought and action
throughout the human health experience. Patterns of human
interaction that foster health and quality of life are analyzed,
and health destroying patterns of interaction, e.g., stereotyping, discrimination, and marginalization, are examined and
submitted to moral and ethical reflection. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 501 Transcultural Care Systems
In this course, organizations are viewed as cultural systems
that are complex and adaptive, where continuous change and
unpredictability rule the development and course of evolution. The importance of relationships, the role of self-organization, the processes of emergence and co-evolution are
explored via readings and discussions. Attendance at a local,
national, and/or international nursing leadership conference is
mandatory. Dialogue and networking with a variety of nursing
leaders to understand the context of transcultural healthcare
organizations are expected.
NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle
The major curriculum concepts of individuals, health, nursing, and society are developed further in this course as the
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function of individuals living in families and in communities
is explored. Content about systems, communication, small
group, and nursing theories is applied to family constellation.
The influence of the multigenerational family is examined in
terms of culture, belief system, roles, healthcare patterns, values, and goals. Specific concepts related to values and culture
are expanded and applied to the more complex social structures of traditional and nontraditional families as they interact
in and with society. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
This course focuses on nursing science and nursing theory as
foundational to advanced transcultural nursing practice.
Philosophical underpinnings of different theoretical and research traditions in nursing are compared and related to the
provision of culturally competent care in diverse communities. Nursing science is emphasized as a process of theory advancement and as an accumulating body of nursing
knowledge. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 510 Advanced Community Health Nursing I: Health
As Membership; Living in Community
This course focuses on persons, families, and groups living in
relationship. Emphasis is on applying the core functions of
community/public health—assessment, policy development,
and assurance. Principles of epidemiology, population demographics, and culture care are integrated into community-focused healthcare delivery models. Power structures within
dominant social systems are analyzed and critiqued with regard to resource access and distribution among underserved
populations. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 511 Advanced Community Health Nursing II: Emerging Models of Care in Diverse Communities
Emphasis is on the application of public/community health
theory and research in providing health care to populations
and communities. Essential public health services are assessed
for adequacy in meeting community health needs and addressing transcultural health goals. The impact of diversity,
privilege, resource limits, and globalization add depth and reality to local and global community health concerns, patterns
of health, suffering, and healthcare provisioning. (Prereq.:
NUR 510) (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing
Through a combination of literature review, field experience,
and class discussion, research methods relevant to the exploration of culture and health will be examined. Class topics
will include formulating study questions to explore collective
foundations of meaning and explanation in health and illness,
practice in data collection procedures of field research, and issues of interpretation and analysis in qualitative research.
(Prereq.: college-level statistics course) (36 hours of practice
experience)
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NUR 521 Transformational Nursing Leadership
This course emphasizes transformational nursing leadership
and management in partnership with diverse groups. Transcultural competence is lifted up as significant to the evolving
leadership and planning skills needed in emerging care systems. Opportunities for students to engage in designing relevant models of care delivery are woven into clinical practica.
(36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
The conceptualization, investigation, and application of nursing knowledge will be critiqued with particular focus on its
contribution to developing practice in transcultural community health care. Through reflection and dialogue, which includes professional experience of practice contexts, as well as
theoretical and research literature, students will formulate a
transcultural nursing model of care. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 525 Graduate Field Project
This course focuses on the application and integration of
knowledge to a student-selected issue or topic of concern relevant to transcultural nursing, community health nursing,
and/or transformational nursing leadership. This course focuses on a written report of the student’s project that has been
developed in the nursing core. Relevant coursework is integrated into the project and the final written report. Plans for
disseminating the report for public and professional use are
encouraged. Students will defend the project to their graduate
committee (major faculty adviser and two readers) and invited guests at the time of completion. (144 hours of practice
experience)
NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation
In this course, the student will explore ritual and ceremony
from a transcultural perspective. Attention will be focused on
rituals and ceremonies in specific cultures and religions, and
in the modern American medical system that sustains its own
rituals. In some cultures, formal or informal religious practices may be integral to the ritual of ceremony and healing. In
modern American culture, the perceived division between the
mind, body, and spirit has led to ritual and ceremony being
considered adjunctive to the scientific approach ritual and
ceremony into their lives and healthcare practices. Students
will also discuss the meaning of ritual and ceremony to their
own lives and professional practice.
NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices
This course will introduce students to complementary healing
practices including the historical and cultural contexts in
which they developed. Students will discuss the philosophical
underpinnings of therapeutic systems and paradigms of healing in selected complementary therapies: music therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body healing, spiritual and
faith practices, energy healing practices, movement therapies,
homeopathy, manual therapies, and nutrition and nutritional
supplements.
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NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care
This course will explore how health and illness are related to
inequities in society and dynamics of power in systems of
health care. The following issues will be examined in the
course: How widening gaps in the distribution of wealth diminish the health of all members of society; how social inequities become medicalized as health disparities, how an
emphasis on profit in health care affects the distribution of
healing resources in the population, and what strategies the
poor and powerless employ to gain access to healthcare resources. This course will include an optional study abroad experience in Guatemala. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 562 Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Sub-Saharan
Africa
This course explores the influence of cultural values and gender roles on the achievement of the Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs) in sub-Saharan Africa. The social determinants
of health and illness—economic realities, education levels,
governmental policies, access to technology, and the competence of healthcare providers—are examined in relation to the
unequal burdens of suffering and disease evident in Africa.
Leadership skills that promote MDG achievement in local, regional, and national contexts are identified and applied
through experiential practical learning activities.
NUR 599 Topics
Study of selected topics that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration.
BUS 520 Management of the Healthcare Organization
This course provides an overview of the key organizational
and behavioral concepts that underlie effective management
practices in healthcare organizations. It addresses both the
theory and practice of effective management. The course will
emphasize the importance of addressing the expectations,
needs, and performances of people in organizations, and recognizes the role of the internal, external, and global cultures
that impact organizational structure, behavior, and change.
ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global Community
At the end of the class, students will be better able to apply
economic concepts to the health systems of both the United
States and other parts of the world. The focus will be on the
public policy aspects of the healthcare system, e.g., issues of
access and cost.
Admission to MAN
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of A = 4.0) in all previous college coursework
• Experience as a registered nurse
• Current nursing license
• All required immunizations
• National Criminal Background check
A college-level statistics course is required for progression in
the program, but is not necessary for admission.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an
individual basis by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Admissions are handled throughout the year, with students being
admitted at the beginning of the fall (September), winter (January), and spring (April) terms.
Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
• Previous college record and GPA
• Letters of recommendation
• Professional experience
• Written statement describing professional and educational
goals
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Graduate Admissions
Office:
• Completed application form—
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing/
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 2-3 page typed statement describing the applicant’s professional and educational goals
• Three letters of recommendation—in English—addressing
the applicant’s character and ability for graduate study.
(Two of these recommendations must be from professional
colleagues.)
• Evidence of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training, professional liability insurance,
and required immunizations
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred.
An interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members may be requested.
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 16.
Admission Requirements
Academic Policies
Applicants into the Master of Arts in Nursing program must
have:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally-accredited
four-year college or university, or must have an Associate of
Science degree in nursing in addition to a non-nursing
bachelor’s degree.
Evaluation Standards
Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Arts in
Nursing program will be based on number grades using a 4.0point scale. See detailed information on page 12.
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Attendance Policy
Department of Nursing Faculty
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one’s self, but to one’s classmates and
course instructor.
Magdeline Aagard, Associate Professor of Nursing. BA, Augustana College; MBA, EdD, University of St. Thomas.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
Pauline Abraham, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN,
Winona State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be
placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative
grade point average must be restored in order for a student to
be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of
2.0 or less in a course, the student must petition successfully
to the faculty of the Master of Arts in Nursing program before
being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second
grade of 2.0 or less is received, the student may be dismissed
from the program. Students may also be dismissed for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of
college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal
would occur only after established procedures were followed.
Marty Alemán, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of Minnesota; MA, Augsburg College.
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor of Nursing.
BSN, Minnesota State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Co-Coordinator of the Augsburg Central Nursing Center (ACNC). BA,
St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor of Nursing, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate Programs. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD,
University of Utah.
Credit for Prior Education
Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing faculty
for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the
transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are
those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose
course content is comparable to those in the Master of Arts in
Nursing program. No more than three courses will be accepted for transfer credit.
Credit and Contact Hours
Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Classes are scheduled to
meet the needs of working adults, combining in-class and
web-based components. Clinical practica opportunities are included in selected courses.
Last Day to Withdraw from Class
The last date on which students may withdraw from a class
and receive a “W” on their records is available on the
Grad/Weekend College calendar:
www.augsburg.edu/enroll/calenders/index.html.
Accreditation and Affiliations
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see page 9.
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Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor of Nursing. ADN, Rochester
State Junior College; BS, Augsburg College; MA, Augsburg
College.
Susan Nash, Associate Professor of Nursing. BSN, MSN, EdD,
University of Minnesota.
Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University
of New Hampshire; RN, College of St. Teresa; MA, St. Mary’s
College Graduate Center; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD,
University of Colorado.
Kathleen Welle, Instructor and Coordinator of the Augsburg
Central Nursing Center, BS, MA, Augsburg College.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares nurses to
envision new models of advanced practice in transcultural
nursing, community/public health, and advanced holistic
nursing. Emphasis is placed on maximizing health within
populations and communities through peaceful, collaborative
actions across care settings and cultures, focusing on eliminating health inequities locally and globally. As a post-master’s
program, the DNP builds upon the strengths of the Master of
Arts in Nursing (MAN) program and prepares nurses for advanced practice roles in Transcultural Nursing (APTCN),
Public Health Nursing (APPHN), and Holistic Nursing
(AHN).
Program Goals
Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program will
have advanced preparation to:
• Negotiate the complexity of multicultural care settings and
care systems to eliminate health inequities among populations and communities
• Challenge conventional knowledge about illness through
an ecological approach to social determinants of health
• Lead change through building coalitions with marginalized
people that are based on mutuality and common cause
Program Structure
The curriculum is structured as a full cohort model. One cohort a year will be admitted to begin in the fall term. It is expected that most students will take courses on a part-time
basis as one didactic offering, one practicum, and one seminar
each term. As a part-time student, completion of the program
is expected to be 32 months, including completion of the capstone project.
The curriculum for the DNP combines didactic, practicum,
and seminar courses, with a capstone project to complete the
degree. As a practice doctorate, the emphasis is on building
skill in knowledge application among diverse cultural groups.
The goal is to improve health and decrease inequities that lead
to unnecessary morbidity and mortality in communities.
Didactic
A total of seven didactic courses constitute the DNP core,
with one additional elective course credit required for completion of the didactic coursework. The didactic offerings carry
0.5 course credits each (1.0 course credit equals 4.0 semester
credit hours) and are taught as an immersion one day a
month with a half-day for seminar on the subsequent day.
sions in a variety of cultural contexts led by nursing faculty or
that are student initiated and individually directed experiences mentored by nursing faculty. Practica course credits
range from 0.25 (36 hours per 12-week term) to 1.0 (144
hours per 12-week term). To achieve the DNP, students must
complete a total of 1,000 practicum hours in their MA and
DNP programs. Students will be allowed to transfer up to 600
practicum hours from their master’s in nursing into the Augsburg DNP. Assuming a 12-week semester, practicum hours are
computed as follows:
• (.25 course credits) 1 semester credit hour = 3 “clock”
hours of practicum time per week x 12 weeks = 3 “clock”
hours per week or 36 “clock” hours of practicum time per
semester
• (.50 course credits) 2 semester credit hours = 6 “clock”
hours of practicum time per week x 12 weeks = 72 “clock”
hours of practicum time per semester
• (.75 course credits) 3 semester credit hours = 9 “clock”
hours of practicum time per week x 12 weeks = 108
“clock” hours of practicum time per semester
• (1.00 course credits) 4 semester credit hours = 12 “clock”
hours of practicum time per week x 12 weeks = 144
“clock” hours of practicum time per semester
Seminars
Seminars focus on integration of conceptual learning with
field practice developing the student’s particular practice interest. Students are required to participate in a doctoral seminar (.25 course credits) every term—fall, winter, and
spring—until completion of the DNP degree. Cohorts of students who enter the DNP program together progress as a
group in the seminars in which they enroll each term. The
final seminar culminates in the project presentation and completion of the requirements for the DNP degree. Students will
participate in a seminar (.25 course credits) every term until
completion.
Final DNP Capstone Project
Final DNP capstone projects must make a significant impact
on nursing practice and health outcomes of populations and
communities, demonstrate an evidence-based contribution to
existing nursing knowledge, and be suitable for presentation
or publication in a peer-reviewed venue. Through this scholarly project students demonstrate synthesis and application of
scientific knowledge in advanced transcultural public/community health nursing practice. Students should begin working on their DNP capstone projects in the early stages of the
DNP program and continue throughout. This scholarly project is planned in collaboration with a major faculty adviser.
Curriculum
Practica
Didactic Courses
Practica are organized to give flexibility and individual choice
to students to support their increasing independence and
depth of practice experience at the doctoral level. Students select practicum experiences that are either structured immer-
NUR 800 Practice Wisdom (Me¯tis) and Formal Evidence:
The Dialectic Between Knowledge and Engagement
This course provides a foundation for building the scholarship of advanced practice in transcultural nursing and community health. Sources of knowledge and procedures for
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acquiring knowledge, both formal and informal, will be studied for the power to positively influence health outcomes. Evidence will be evaluated for relevance to practical experience
based on context-specific (emic) positions and for rigor in
empirical procedures based in context-free (etic) perspectives.
Utilizing selected evidence suited to particular transcultural
issues, practice modes building on both local expertise and
professional research will be analyzed through systematic reflection. Students will begin developing original practice models suited to their transcultural interests and relevant to
concerns of people marginalized by dominant health systems.
NUR 802 Making Room at the Table: Applying Ethics to
Ending Hunger and Sharing Abundance
This course in applied ethics focuses on health as a human
right with emphasis on the development of skills in community building as citizen professionals. From the perspective
that hoarding abundance compromises the health of everyone, the course facilitates human connections that go beyond charity to acting from a basis of shared risk and
solidarity.
NUR 803 Transcultural Cosmologies and a Global
Perspective
This course explores the intersection of Western scientific
principles and cultural cosmologies. Cycles, rhythms, and patterns of nature are correlated to a Western understanding of
natural science. These interrelationships are then viewed
through the lens of nursing theory, research, and practice. A
wider horizon of meaning derived from a broad understanding of diverse methods and healing practices allows for conceptual models of nursing care to emerge that are responsive
to dverse cultural expressions of health and illness.
NUR 804 Mobilizing Sustainable Models of Human Betterment: Participatory Action in Community Building and
Health Care
This course focuses on communities as the foundation of
health by recognizing strength in community residents and
models that utilize the qualitative methods of participatory action that minimize the expert role in planning. Globalization
as a model of neoliberalism will be critiqued, and a perspective of building solidarity among local communities will be
emphasized. Skill building in participatory action processes
will occur.
NUR 805 Ways of Knowing: Synthesizing Qualitative and
Quantitative Evidence
Drawing on insights from complexity science, this course examines the diverse ways of knowing that guide professional
practice. It focuses on the comparative analysis of quantitative
and qualitative data. Students will critically reflect on the
data, unpacking it and uncovering the meaning behind the
data that supports their practice. Comparing the positivistic
and interpretive stance, the students will examine relevant
knowledge and ways of knowing that provide scholarly
grounding for their professional expertise.
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NUR 806 Ecology of Human Suffering in a World of
Extremes
This course examines the cumulative illness-producing effects
of inequities that are embedded in structures of social privilege and disadvantage. Human suffering is viewed as neither
coincidental nor inevitable, but related to exploitation and organized cruelty within social systems. Epidemiological approaches are used to trace patterns of disease and illness that
strike population groups and communities unequally around
the world. Health status appraisal, risk analysis, and the levels
of structural violence in society will be examined using culturally responsive data collection methods, resource accessibility, and the application of appropriate technology.
NUR 807 Magic, Medicine, and Healing Spirits: Transcultural Perspectives on Health Care
This course explores transcultural healing and caring modalities including the integration of traditional and scientific healing ceremonies and beliefs. Healing traditions among
indigenous peoples will be examined, including spiritual
forces that promote health and cause illness. The use of medicinal plants for healing in indigenous traditions will be
compared to contemporary views of health and healing in bioscientific models of curing.
Practica
Practica in the DNP include structured immersion experiences led and facilitated by faculty, and student initiated, selfdirected practice experiences mentored by faculty. All practica
are designed to develop students’ individual practice interests
and skills.
Practica are taken concurrently when students enroll in a didactic course. Guidelines for the integration of DNP practica
into a plan of study include the following:
• Practica will be completed incrementally throughout the
DNP program.
• Students may register for varying practica and credits each
term, including summer
• Practicum hours may be completed at the student’s job site,
if approved by a supervisor and the nursing faculty adviser,
but the practicum work must go beyond the student’s current job responsibilities and be consistent with the DNP
program expected student outcomes.
• Practica must be led or mentored by either a nursing faculty member or another approved mentor who is an “expert” within a community, population group, or has expert
knowledge related to a particular phenomenon of interest
to the student.
• Students will develop objectives for practicum experiences
in collaboration with faculty advisers and keep a record of
practicum work in a professional portfolio.
• Students must register for enough post-baccalaureate
practicum credits to reach a total of 1,000 practicum hours
to earn the DNP degree. This will be evaluated when students are admitted to the DNP program.
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The following are examples of directed study practica and immersion practicum experiences developed and led by faculty
in the DNP program:
NUR 701 - NUR 704 Directed Study Practicum (0.25-1.00
credits, 36-144 practicum hours)
Directed study practica build upon advanced nursing competencies developed at the master’s level to expand and deepen
knowledge supporting expert nursing practice. In the practica
students will integrate and synthesize knowledge from emic
wisdom with the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as the basis for the highest level of transcultural nursing practice. Students are expected to enhance
practice and/or systems management skills, including clinical
reasoning, and advance to a higher level of expertise in transcultural nursing and community health. As such, directed
study practica are individualized to students’ specific areas of
interest and are planned by students in consultation with a
major faculty adviser, cultural guides, and other mentors in
the communities in which they wish to carry out the
practicum.
NUR 712 Culture Care on the Pine Ridge Reservation (0.5
course credits, 72 practicum hours)
In this practicum students live on the Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation in western, South Dakota, where they have opportunities to gain knowledge about health inequities and structural violence from the viewpoint of persons living with
poverty and cultural devastation. The strengths of the traditional Lakota culture emerge as Lakota elders and tribal leaders guide students into life on the reservation. Healing care
systems and beliefs about health and illness are compared and
contrasted with Western biomedical care and the politics of
health care provided through the Federal Government’s Indian Health Service (IHS) are examined.
NUR 742 Dia de los Muertos—Location: Mexico (0.5
course credits, 72 practicum hours)
In this practicum students are immersed in the ancient tradition of honoring the children and ancestors during the celebration of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Living in
Cuernavaca or Oaxaca, Mexico, students are guided by indigenous participants in rituals and ceremonies that invite the
return of ancestors who have died. Globalization of the holiday and its modifications through culture contact are revealed.
NUR 723 Ancient Healing Practices—Location: England
(0.75 course credits, 108 practicum hours)
This practicum immerses students in ancient settings of healing in England—the healing waters of the Roman baths and
the healing energy of and the sacred sites of ancient Celts. The
importance of a connection to the land and cosmos is embodied in the origins of modern-day nursing. A visit to Homerton
Hospital in Hackney, London, exemplifies transcultural care
with a diverse population of immigrants and asylum seekers.
NUR 752 Health Care on the Mexican–U.S. Border (0.5
course credits 72 practicum hours)
This study abroad opportunity explores issues of poverty, public health, environment, immigration, and globalization in the
context of displaced communities. Participants meet face to
face with immigrants, refugees, border patrol agents, factory
workers, and community leaders on both sides of the U.S.–
Mexican border to listen and learn about their health concerns, economic development, human rights struggles, and
efforts to achieve social justice.
NUR 734 Health and Community Building—Location:
Guatemala (1.0 course credits, 144 practicum hours)
This practicum explores health as a human right. Analysis
will focus on how widening gaps in the distribution of wealth
diminishes the health of all members of society. Learning is
based on immersion experiences in Guatemala City and highland Mayan communities. Observation, presentations by cultural guides, and classroom discussions will reflect on health
and social justice for marginalized people. Participation in traditional back-strap weaving will guide reflection on the relationship of health and cultural continuity. Spanish language
school is an option in this practicum.
NUR 762 A Practicum Exploring Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Achievement in Sub-Saharan Africa (.5
course credit, 72 practicum hours)
Students focus on the development of leadership skills that
promote Millennium Development Goal (MDG) achievement
in sub-Saharan Africa. Practicum activities are designed to engage healthcare professionals and members of local communities in best practices for achieving MDG targets by 2015.
Structured lectures and discussions supplement practice and
encourage students to explore sociocultural determinants of
health and illness—economic realities, cultural values and
gender roles, education levels, governmental policies, access
to technology, and the competence of healthcare providers—
in relation to the unequal burdens of suffering and disease evident in Africa.
NUR 794 Culture Care in a World of Extreme—Location:
Republic of Namibia (1.0 course credits, 144 practicum
hours)
Emphasis is on transcultural nursing leadership in partnership with persons and communities. Participants experience
the challenges care systems face in providing health care
within geographically and economically extreme contexts
where isolation, poverty, and virulent disease are epidemic.
Participant-observation among Ju/’hoansi communities in the
Nyae Nyae Conservancy provide opportunities to collaborate
and practice with nurses and other healthcare professionals
striving to provide culturally safe and effective health care to
one of the world’s “first peoples.”
NUR 782 Poverty and Community Building in the Inner
City—Location: Minneapolis, Minn. (0.5 course credits,
72 practicum hours)
An immersion in the inner city of Minneapolis provides expe-
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rience with the rich diversity in the inner city. Concepts of advanced practice in public health nursing are applied among
the community of people who visit the Augsburg Central
Nursing Center, a community-based nursing service. In addition to participation at the Nursing Center, students explore
issues of health and social reality with cultural guides from
the inner city populations and with nurses who work effectively with them.
Seminars
NUR 811 First-Year Seminar, NUR 821 Second-Year Seminar, NUR 831 Third-Year Seminar, and NUR 841 Final
Seminar (0.25 credits per term while enrolled in the DNP)
Students are required to register for a seminar each term they
are in the DNP program. The purpose of DNP seminars is to
integrate diverse practicum experiences with students’ individual practice interests. As such, the seminars provide a
venue for students to test ideas for their practice with faculty
and peers and receive relevant feedback and support. Through
dialogue in the seminars, students work on their DNP capstone projects and professional portfolios. The last seminar
(NUR 841) culminates in the successful completion of a
scholarly capstone project that advances nursing practice. Students register for NUR 841 during the term in which they will
be completing and presenting their final doctoral project,
along with their professional portfolios. The professional portfolio documents the process of theory and research integration and the emerging practice innovations the student is
implementing.
Elective courses
Elective courses are selected in collaboration with faculty advisers. Students may choose relevant elective graduate courses
(at the 500 level or above) to add depth and breadth to their
nursing specialty focus. These credits may be chosen from
within the Department of Nursing or from a number of interdisciplinary programs and courses, including those offered by
Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Social Work, Master of
Business Administration, Economics, and the Master of Arts
in Education. This allows students to take optimal advantage
of the richness and diversity of opportunities afforded through
Augsburg College graduate programs.
Admission to the DNP
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program must
have:
• Earned master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited institution
• GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 grading scale in master’s in nursing
program
• A current unencumbered RN license to practice in the U.S.
• Evidence of a completed graduate research course
• Evidence of up-to-date immunizations
• Satisfactory results of a certified federal criminal background check
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Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an
individual basis. Selection of candidates will be made on the
basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
• A three-page typed, double-spaced essay demonstrating
ability to write in a thoughtful, coherent manner
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (Applicants with a college or university degree completed outside of the United States must submit an official
evaluation from World Educational Services.)
• Three professional references
• An interview with program faculty
The number of applicants admitted to the DNP program will
be limited and based on availability of faculty members who
share a student’s practice interests and goals. Meeting the
minimum admission criteria does not ensure that an applicant
will be admitted to the program.
Applicants who have graduated from a foreign nursing program, should submit their coursework for validation to the
World Education Service (WES) and have the reports sent directly to Augsburg College. Additionally, internationally-educated applicants may request the Commission on Graduates of
Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) (http://www.cgfns.org/ ) to
forward their educational credentials report to the Minnesota
State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must apply for licensure and demonstrate successful
passing of the National Council Licensure Examination
(NCLEX).
Nurses who have previously submitted CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, who have passed the
NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the
same residency requirements expected of all students.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit
evidence of earning a minimum score of 95 out of a possible
120 (or 250 if previous version was taken) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Transfer of credits
Transcripts of students who have completed a master's degree
in nursing or other graduate work are required for admission
to the DNP. Doctoral credits may be transferred into the DNP
program if assessed as equivalent to courses offered at Augsburg College. DNP students may potentially transfer up to 2.0
course credits or 8 semester credit hours into the DNP program. Elective courses acceptable for transfer are determined
by the Department of Nursing faculty and the registrar. The
process of obtaining transfer credit must be initiated by the
student before the end of the first academic year of study. Submission of course syllabi and/or a detailed description of
course content will be needed to initiate transfer of courses
into the DNP program.
To qualify for credit the practicum hours must be officially
documented from the master’s degree program.
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Students may transfer up to 600 practicum hours that were
earned and documented in their master’s degree program.
These 600 hours will be counted toward the 1,000 hours required for the DNP degree.
Program Staff
Sharon Wade, Administrative Coordinator, BA, Augsburg
College.
Accreditation
Linden Gawboy, Administrative Assistant
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Patricia Park, Program Coordinator, MA, Augsburg College.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is a candidate for accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which has accredited the Master of Arts in
Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at
Augsburg. An accreditation site visit by CCNE is scheduled
for March 2011.
For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 9.
Department of Nursing Faculty
Magdeline Aagard, Associate Professor. BA Augustana College; MBA, EdD, University of St. Thomas.
Pauline Abraham, Assistant Professor. BSN, Winona State
University; MA, Augsburg College.
Marty Aleman, Assistant Professor. BSN, University of Minnesota; MA, Augsburg College
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor. BSN, Minnesota
State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor. BS, St. Olaf College; MS,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate Nursing Programs. BA, Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of
Utah.
Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor. AND, Rochester Community Technical College; BS, MA, Augsburg College.
Susan Nash, Associate Professor. BSN, MSN, EdD, University
of Minnesota.
Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor. BS, University of New
Hampshire; RN, College of St. Teresa; MA, St. Mary’s College
Graduate Center; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Kathleen Welle, Instructor and Coordinator of the Augsburg
Central Nursing Center, BS, MA, Augsburg College.
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Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Embarking on a graduate degree program is an exciting and challenging decision. The Augsburg MBA provides students a
unique opportunity to investigate business cultures and practices through a faculty-led international experience. Our curriculum integrates the global experience of our faculty and reflects Augsburg’s mission of developing leaders grounded in values,
purpose, and vocation.
The Augsburg MBA is a demanding and proven accelerated program focusing on practical skills, knowledge, and teamwork
built on a foundation of ethical decision-making. The Augsburg MBA additionally offers students the ability to include enhanced instructions in several professional business disciplines. We invite students to challenge themselves and their classmates
to bring a new and expanded focus through guided reflection and examination.
Augsburg MBA students are chosen because they exhibit purpose and direction in their careers and lives, and positive engagement with their community and associates. We invite you to become part of a growing community of Augsburg MBA alumni.
Steven M. Zitnick
Director, Master of Business Administration Program
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MBA Mission
To prepare students for professional careers in business by developing their decision-making skills and judgment, and by
transforming them into effective managers and leaders. The
program aspires to provide an outstanding student-centered
education that produces graduates who are critically astute,
technically proficient, and who understand the moral and ethical consequences of their decisions on their organization and
on the world.
MBA Program Overview
groups enables you to enhance your strengths, build your
skills, expand your business acumen, and improve your decision-making. Together as a community you’ll build personal,
social, and academic abilities.
Adult learners bring a wealth of work and personal life experiences with them into the classroom, multiplying the opportunities for learning. The personal connections and
relationships you build with fellow students and faculty will
extend into an important and valuable network as you take
your career to new levels.
Today’s business leader must be able to quickly analyze situations and information and critically think through alternatives
and courses of action. The purpose of the Augsburg MBA is to
prepare students to accept greater responsibility in organizations facing this fast-evolving business culture. The curriculum of the MBA gives students the ability to think critically
and ethically as they face the increased challenges of a global
business environment. Quality, individual initiative, ethics,
and teamwork are hallmarks of the Augsburg MBA. We have a
commitment to continually improve students’ experiences
and learning in the program. Our faculty is uniquely qualified
to bridge theory and real-world application, giving MBA students opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in a variety of disciplines. The Augsburg MBA offers students the
flexibility of completing a general MBA or a specialized MBA
with a concentration that matches their interests and career
goals.
Course Credit
Accreditation
Full-credit MBA courses consist of seven four-hour sessions.
Classes meet one night each week with an occasional Saturday
session.
The Augsburg MBA is a candidate for accreditation with the
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 9.
Plan of Study
The Augsburg MBA is an accelerated, part-time program that
allows working professionals to complete an MBA degree in
fewer than 24 months. This is accomplished by using a cohort
model in which students follow a predetermined schedule
with classes meeting one night a week.
Students in a cohort program model stay together as a group
through the sequence of classes for the duration of the program. This provides a continuous, collaborative learning
process. The cohort environment fosters a cohesive learning
community where students learn from each another, mentor
each other, and peer coach. You’ll share diverse professional
expertise and experience as you work in teams on projects,
case studies, presentations, and simulations, both inside and
outside of class. Working both individually and in small
Augsburg College uses a course-credit system. A full course
credit (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or six quarter
credits. Each full course on the trimester schedule meets for
approximately 28 contact hours with the expectation of substantial independent and group study offered through the
web-based electronic course management system.
Plan of Study
The Augsburg MBA offers students the flexibility of completing a general MBA or a specialized MBA with a concentration
that matches their interests and career goals. The general
Augsburg MBA consists of 13 courses that can be completed
in fewer than 24 months. An Augsburg MBA with a concentration consists of nine core MBA courses and six additional
courses that focus on their chosen area of interest. An MBA
with a concentration can be completed in 28 months.
Academic Calendar
Currently, the Augsburg MBA uses the trimester schedule as
well as a summer session. As of fall 2011, the Augsburg MBA
will follow the semester schedule, including summer sessions.
Courses are offered consecutively during each term so students are able to concentrate on one subject at a time. The
program is designed to have students take at least two fullcredit courses per term.
Official academic calendars and the MBA registration policies
can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. The unique cohort model of the Augsburg MBA requires individual calendars for each cohort, which are provided by the MBA
department.
The Augsburg MBA
The 13 required courses of the general Augsburg MBA are as
follows:
MBA 510
Managerial Economics
MBA 520
Accounting for Managers
MBA 530
Managerial Finance
MBA 540
Business and Professional Ethics
MBA 545
Organization Development/Behavior
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MBA 550
MBA 560
MBA 565
MBA 570
MBA 575
MBA 592
MBA 595
MBA 580
Marketing Management
Communication Issues in Management
Managing in a Global Environment
Quantitative Decision Making for Managers
Strategic Technology
Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
Strategic Management
Management Consulting Project (Capstone)
MBA Course Descriptions
MBA 510 Managerial Economics
Application of economic tools in solving managerial problems. Topics include markets and organizations, demand and
cost functions, demand and supply analysis, game theory and
the economics of strategy, pricing incentives, evaluation, regulation, incentive conflicts and contracts, and ethics and the organizational architecture. Students develop critical thinking
skills and a framework of analyzing business decisions. In
summary, the objective of the course is to help business students become architects of business strategy rather than simply middle managers following the path of others.
MBA 520 Accounting for Business Managers
Concepts of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) for preparing financial statements. Students will learn
to analyze income statements, balance sheets, and annual reports, and to budget using projected sales, fixed and variable
expenses, breakeven calculation, and capital budgeting.
MBA 530 Managerial Finance
Understanding the foundations of financial management including markets, institutions, interest rates, risk and return,
and the time value of money. Included are security valuation,
corporate valuation, strategic investment and financing decisions, working capital management, mergers and acquisitions,
derivatives, bankruptcy, and multinational implications.
MBA 540 Business and Professional Ethics
An understanding of the ethical problems faced by people in
organizations and businesses today. A framework for recognizing ethical problems helps the student determine how decisions will affect people positively or negatively. This course
conveys a model of analysis of ethical problems to allow students the ability to make better judgments about what is right
and fair. The course also allows students to gain confidence in
their understanding and their proposed solutions for ethical
issues, thus being able to forcefully and reasonably defend
their point of view.
MBA 545 Organizational Development/Behavior
Theory and application of organizational development (OD)
of human resources within organizations. Topics include
strategies and tactics for developing human resources to support organizational cultural changes (such as total quality
management), team building, collaboration with other
teams, training, the impact of diversity, and evaluation of OD
strategies.
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MBA 550 Marketing Management
Applying marketing theory and practice to real-life marketing
situations. Topics include market segmentation, targeting, positioning, distribution of goods and services, the relationship
between price and demand, brand management, and marketing plans and strategy. Students gain hands-on experience
with marketing in cross-functional organization strategies.
MBA 560 Communication Issues in Management
An ethnographic approach to communication in the workplace including how physical settings, communication channels, institutional goals, institutional culture, and the roles of
participants shape communication. Students will use case
studies and their own workplace experiences to examine effectiveness, ideologies and biases, network theory, persuasive
appeals, and communication of institutional values.
MBA 565 Managing in a Global Environment
Explores the reasons, conditions, processes, and challenges of
internationalization from an enterprise perspective. The foci
of the course will be international trade theory and institutional governance of international trade/monetary policy, and
the differences in political-economic/socio-cultural systems
and their implications for international business.
MBA 570 Quantitative Decision-Making for Managers
Extracting actionable information from data, interpreting data
in tables and graphs, interpreting statistical significance, evaluating survey data, using data mining with large databases,
and using simulation and modeling in business decisions.
MBA 575 Strategic Technology
Making strategic technology decisions most favorable to organization and culture, interaction with customers and suppliers, and future growth of the organization. Students will
come to understand the impact of the internet and electronic
commerce on the traditional business model, the effect on employees, and the ethical and societal results of given technology choices.
MBA 580 Management Consulting Project
Working in teams with a local organization, students develop
expertise in an area related to their vocation, using communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, and academic
knowledge to research, analyze, and make recommendations.
The management consulting project culminates in a presentation to the client and the faculty adviser.
MBA 592 Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
Provides learners with well-rounded, comprehensive leadership skills that will enhance personal and organizational effectiveness. Leadership skills and abilities have long been viewed
as important contributors to success in personal and professional spheres. Topics include leadership strategy, critical and
distinctive functions and skills of management and leadership, relationship building, servant leadership, leadership
communication, and self-awareness and discovery of leadership styles, traits, and abilities.
Master of Business Administration
MBA 595 Strategic Management
Organizations that survive over time generally meet customer
needs more effectively than the customer’s alternatives. These
organizations adapt to a constantly changing environment,
usually coordinating change in a variety of different functional
areas. Strategy matches the organization’s capabilities to its
market position, facilitates resource allocation, and provides
guidance for decision-making. This course is integrative of all
subject matter in the MBA program, and adopts the perspective of senior management.
Graduate Concentrations and Certificates
MBA with a concentration
The Augsburg MBA with a concentration requires the successful completion of 15 MBA courses, including nine foundational courses and six required concentration courses.
Students may choose one of five concentrations: finance, marketing, international business, human resources management,
or health care. A concentration may allow students to become
competitive in a specific career field or, in some cases, it may
assist students in achieving professional certification or accreditation.
The nine required core courses are as follows:
MBA 510
Managerial Economics
MBA 520
Accounting for Managers
MBA 530
Managerial Finance
MBA 540
Business and Professional Ethics
MBA 545
Organization Development/Behavior
MBA 550
Marketing Management
MBA 570
Quantitative Decision Making for Managers
MBA 580
Management Consulting Project (Capstone)
MBA 592
Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
Finance Concentration
Students prepare for careers in international banking, finance,
and investments by learning finance and investment theory
and applications, and the operations of financial markets.
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Financial theory and applications
Investment theory and portfolio management
Financial markets
Options and derivatives
International finance
Financial statement analysis
Marketing Concentration
Students receive solid exposure to major topic areas beyond
the core, learn to evaluate research data for marketing decisions, and gain integrative, practical experience in marketing.
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Marketing research
Marketing communications
Sales management
Consumer behavior
Technology and e-commerce
Strategies in global marketing
International Business Concentration
Students develop a specialized toolkit to deal with the global
economy with its massive increases in international trade, foreign direct investment, multinational companies, and international financial transactions.
• International business: strategies, trade agreements, and
policies
• International finance
• Negotiations in a global environment
• Strategies in global marketing
• Global supply chain management
• Legal aspects of international business
Human Resource Management Concentration
The certificate in human resource management prepares
human resource professionals for a variety of human resource
positions. Successful completion of the certificate program as
well as passing the examination and meeting job experience
requirements meet the criteria for certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in
Human Resources (SPHR).
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Organizational effectiveness
Training, selection, and performance
Compensation and benefits management
Industrial labor relations
Healthcare Management Concentration
The concentration in healthcare management (MBA/HCM) is
designed to provide students with leadership as well as the
management knowledge and skills needed to be successful in
today’s healthcare organizations. The MBA/HCM emphasizes
the identification, analysis, and solution of complex management problems with a foundation of healthcare concepts and
decision models that will support the variety of management
roles in today’s healthcare environment.
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Legal and ethical considerations in healthcare management
Integrated health delivery systems
Healthcare financing
Crosscultural issues in health care
Global healthcare issues
Healthcare operations management (elective)
Concentrations as Graduate Certificate Programs
For students who seek advanced skills and knowledge in a
specific business discipline, but either already possess an MBA
or are not interested in pursuing a degree at this time, the five
concentrations are available as graduate certificate programs.
These courses are transcribed as “for credit.” In most cases
(depending on employer policies), they will be accepted for
tuition reimbursement. Contact the MBA office at 612-3301778 or the Graduate Admissions Office at 612-330-1390 for
more information.
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MSW/MBA Dual Degree
Many social service agencies today require that agency managers combine financial and business expertise with social
work practice and policy formation. The MSW/MBA degree
enables graduates to function in a workplace that demands
the delivery of quality services with increasingly limited resources. The MSW/MBA dual degree option is available to
MSW students who elect the Program Development, Policy,
and Administration (PDPA) concentration.
MSW/MBA students will spend their first two years taking
Master of Social Work courses followed by approximately 15
months of MBA courses. For more information regarding the
Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA)
coursework required for the MSW/MBA dual degree, refer to
p. 76 in the MSW section in this catalog. MSW students who
graduated after June 2002 are required to complete the following eight MBA courses:
MBA 510
Managerial Economics
MBA 520
Accounting for Managers
MBA 530
Managerial Finance
MBA 545
Organizational Development
MBA 550
Marketing Management
MBA 560
Communication Issues for Managers
MBA 575
Strategic Technology
MBA 595
Strategic Management
MSW students who graduated prior to 2002 are required to
complete nine MBA courses. This includes the eight MBA
courses listed above as well as MBA 592 Leadership: Ethics,
Service, and Transformation.
MSW students may also be required to adjust their summative
evaluation project to meet the requirements of the MSW and
MBA programs.
Students interested in the MSW/MBA program must apply to
both programs. See the application guidelines listed under
each individual program.
NOTE: Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other.
Locations and Schedules
MBA classes are offered at three locations: Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus, Thrivent Financial in downtown Minneapolis and Augsburg’s Rochester campus. Cohorts begin three
times per academic year: fall term (September), winter term
(January), and spring term (April).
Orientation for new cohorts is generally scheduled for one-totwo weeks in advance of the beginning of classes. For more
information on class schedules, go to www.augsburg.edu/mba
or call the Graduate Admissions Office at 612-330-1390.
MBA Advisory Board
The MBA Advisory Board is comprised of both active and re-
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tired senior business leaders from global, regional, and entrepreneurial organizations. The board meets several times yearly
to review the program’s progress, offer advice, and provide insight into contemporary business issues that influence curriculum development or modification. Additionally, the board
is invited to participate in student and alumni events throughout the year.
Admission to the Augsburg MBA Program
Admission to the Augsburg MBA program is determined by a
committee decision. The committee may include MBA program staff, Business Administration Department faculty, and
Graduate Admissions Office staff.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MBA program must have:
• bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• minimum of two years of relevant work experience
• personal interview with the MBA program director
Admission checklist
The following materials must be submitted to the Graduate
Admissions Office:
• completed application—Apply online at
www.augsburg.edu/mba/admissions/application.html
• $35 application fee
• Two personal statements
• Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts sent directly to
the Augsburg Graduate Admissions Office
• Current résumé of work history
• Two confidential letters of recommendation
• Official GMAT score report (school code 6014)—not required for certificate applicants
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 16.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to six (6.0) transfer credits.
(See Evaluation of Transfer Credit on p. 14.) Students must
complete no fewer than seven (7.0) courses at Augsburg in
order to receive their MBA degree from Augsburg College. Eligible coursework must be approved by the MBA program director before transfer credit will be granted.
GMAT Waiver Policy
As a general policy, the Augsburg MBA program requires the
GMAT of all applicants, due to both the analytical and critical
evaluation components of our accelerated program. The
GMAT is used both to evaluate the candidate’s opportunity for
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success as well as to indicate areas where remedial work may
be necessary. However, the Admissions Committee will consider, on a case-by-case basis, GMAT waiver requests for the
MBA program. Waivers are not automatic for any candidate,
and a brief written request must be submitted outlining the
reasons why the Admissions Committee should grant a GMAT
waiver. Current occupation or undergraduate disciplines are
not specific grounds for a GMAT waiver.
• Current résumé (unless previously submitted to the Graduate Admissions office)
• Any other information that you wish to submit to support
your request.
Typically, GMAT waiver decisions are made within one week
of receipt of materials. For questions about this checklist or
the waiver policy, contact either the Graduate Admissions Office or the MBA program office.
Eligibility for GMAT Waivers
GMAT waivers may be offered to:
• Candidates with an appropriate and current GRE score.
• Candidates who have been enrolled in a graduate degree
program in a technical or quantitatively rigorous discipline
(such as actuarial science, engineering, mathematics,
physics, economics, or chemistry) from an accredited institution and who were in good academic standing with an
overall grade point average of 3.0 or better (or the equivalent of a B average under the system used by that institution). Students should have completed at least four
academic courses within this curriculum to qualify. It is important to note that employment history and current assignment will be reviewed in addition to the degree
requirement.
• Candidates who hold the following graduate degrees from
an accredited college or university with an overall grade
point average of 3.0 or better (or the equivalent of a B average under the system used by that institution.)
• Medical or dental degree (MD,DDS)
• Master’s or doctoral degree in an academic discipline that
included a significant quantitative, engineering, mathematics, or statistics component or involved research requiring
significant quantitative skills.
• Any other quantitatively-based graduate degree from an accredited college or university that the Admissions Committee believes has highly prepared the candidate for rigorous
graduate-level work
• Master’s, PhD, EdD, or advanced degrees in disciplines
other than those identified, including those granted by academic institutions outside the U.S. These will be evaluated
by the Admissions Committee. (See grade requirement
above)
• Candidates who have completed a graduate program at
Augsburg College in the MAL, MAN, MSW, MAE, or PA
programs.
• Candidates with current and active CPA designation. If the
CPA designation has been inactive and not current for a period greater than five years, the waiver may not be granted.
GMAT Waiver Checklist
Submit the following documentation to the associate director
of the MBA program:
• One-page written request outlining reasons why the Admissions Committee should grant a GMAT waiver
• Copies of transcripts for all work completed at any college
or university, whether or not a degree was granted (unless
previously submitted to the Graduate Admissions office)
Academic Policies
MBA Program Enrollment Policy
Students are strongly encouraged to remain in their cohort
and complete their MBA program as scheduled. Adjustments
or modifications to the MBA schedule require the approval of
the MBA program director.
All students are required to complete all components of the
program within five years of matriculation. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to
the MBA director. Students who leave the program for more
than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing
from the MBA program. A leave of absence may be granted for
one calendar year. Students who return to the program after a
leave of one year or more must fill out an Application for
Readmission form and submit it to the MBA office. Time spent
on an official MBA-approved leave of absence will not count
toward the five-year deadline for degree completion.
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in the MBA program will
be based on number grades using a 4.0-scale. For complete information, see p. 12.
Withdrawal from Class
For information regarding the last date on which students
may withdraw from a class and receive a “W” on their records,
refer to the course information on Records and Registration.
Attendance Policies
Student attendance at scheduled class meetings is a priority
and required. However, MBA faculty understand that MBA
students are working adults with significant responsibilities
who, on occasion, face unforeseen situations that may interfere with attendance. Students should notify the faculty member teaching the course as soon as possible when the problem
is immediate. When the student knows in advance of a class
date where a potential conflict exists, they must discuss the
proposed missed class with the faculty member prior to the
date of the class. Students are responsible for the work covered during that class session and for making appropriate
arrangements for obtaining handouts, lecture content, or
other materials. Faculty members may assign appropriate independent work to insure that the student understands the
material covered during the class session.
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If appropriate and acceptable coordination is carried out by
the student, there need not be any grade reduction for a single
missed class session. This may be dependent on assignments
due on the date of the missed class; e.g., final project presentations or team presentations. Point/grade reductions for unexcused absences are the prerogative of the faculty. Two
missed class sessions, unexcused or excused, may be grounds
for directing the student to withdraw from the course. More
than two absences, excused or unexcused, require that a student withdraws from the class.
Ashok Kapoor, Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, University of Delhi; MA, MBA, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Degree Requirements
Steven Lukas, Instructor, Business Administration. BS, MA,
University of Nebraska; EdD, University of St. Thomas.
To be conferred the MBA degree, students must achieve the
following:
• Successful completion of all admission conditions
• Successful completion of MBA courses (2.5 or above)
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 or below, and
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Successful completion and submission of the management
consulting project
Students who successfully complete Augsburg’s MBA program
will receive a Master of Business Administration degree.
MBA Faculty
William Arden, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, New York University; MS, Northeastern University;
MBA, Boston University.
David Bartlett, Instructor, Economics and Business Administration. BA, University of California-San Diego; MA, University of Chicago; MA, PhD, University of California-San Diego.
Bruce Batten, Assistant Professor of Business Administration,
MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD, Medical College of Virginia.
Jeanne M. Boeh, Associate Professor of Economics. BS, MA,
PhD, University of Illinois.
Nora Braun, Associate Professor of Business Administration.
BSBA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
C. Lee Clarke, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Capital University; MDiv, Trinity Lutheran Seminary;
MBA, University of St. Thomas.
David Conrad, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Winona State University; MA, EdD, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Stella Hofrenning, Assistant Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Mark Isaacson, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
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Laura Lazar, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BA, MLS, Valparaiso University; MBA, PhD, Indiana University.
Edward Lotterman, Assistant Professor of Economics. BA,
MS, University of Minnesota.
Roseanne Malevich, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, MBA, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Marc McIntosh, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA, Harvard University; DBA,
Argosy University.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp, Associate Professor and Chair of
the Department of Business Administration. BA, MA, Central
School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
David G. Schwain, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BBA, University of Cincinnati; MBA, Harvard University.
Peter J. Stark, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BS, Northwestern University; MBA, Pepperdine University.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Thank you for your interest in the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program. I hope you will find the information included in this catalog helpful as you make the decision to pursue your graduate degree in physician assistant studies.
Our mission in the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program is to educate students in a manner consistent with the College’s mission. It is based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity to persons of all cultures and backgrounds, and oriented toward service to underserved populations. Students are educated to be well versed in current medical theory and practice, and
graduates are encouraged to work in primary care settings. The program promotes dedication to excellence in performance,
with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, and commitment to lifelong personal and professional development.
Your education here will be guided by a group of faculty who are committed to the physician assistant profession and to seeing
you achieve success as a graduate of the program. With a PA degree from Augsburg College, you will stand out as a person who
cares about changing the world one person at a time, and who is willing to risk becoming different by building on your
strengths.
Since its founding in 1995, our program graduates have achieved many successes, some of which include:
• The Classes of 2001, 2004, and 2007 scored among the highest mean averages in the nation on the National Board Exam.
• 95% of Augsburg College PA graduates have successfully passed the National Board Exam on their first try.
• ALL graduates seeking employment in the PA field have been employed within six months of graduation.
We believe that this success is due in part to the quality of the education and preparation that the student receives in the Augsburg PA Program. In addition, it speaks to the kind of students we attract; hard working, committed individuals dedicated to
their goal of becoming a physician assistant.
Choosing the PA Program at Augsburg College will require you to move beyond current comforts and assumptions. You will
likely encounter people of different backgrounds, and learn from their experiences to transform yourself into a competent and
caring healthcare provider. Here you will begin your lifelong commitment to the care and well being of people.
Dawn B. Ludwig, PhD, PA-C
Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program
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PA Program Mission
The mission of the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program is based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity to
persons of all cultures and backgrounds and oriented toward
providing care to underserved populations. Students are well
educated in current medical theory and practice, and graduates are encouraged to work in primary care settings. The program promotes dedication to excellence in performance, with
the highest standards of ethics and integrity, and commitment
to lifelong personal and professional development. The Augsburg Physician Assistant Program was most recently granted
accreditation in September 2008.
A physician assistant (PA) is a dependent practitioner of medicine who practices under the supervision of a licensed physician. The PA can practice in a multitude of settings and
specialties of medicine. Common job responsibilities including taking patient histories, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and radiological studies,
formulating diagnoses, and administering treatment.
In the state of Minnesota, a PA is registered with the Board of
Medical Practice. In Minnesota, and most other states, the PA
must be NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of
Physician Assistants) certified and hold a supervisory agreement with a licensed physician. Minnesota registered PAs
have prescriptive privileges under delegatory supervision with
their physician for prescriptive medications.
The Physician Assistant Program at Augsburg is 36 months
long with studies beginning each year in the summer semester (late May). The program accepts 28 students for each
new class.
Curriculum
Studies begin in late May of each year. The first 19 months of
study is didactic, or classroom work, including courses in
human gross anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical medicine,
pharmacotherapy, history and physical exam skills, research,
and ethics and legal issues in medicine.
The clinical phase is 17 months in length. Each student is required to successfully complete clinical rotations in family
medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, psychiatry, emergency
medicine, internal medicine, surgery, and an elective rotation
by choosing from various specialties. The clinical phase will
culminate with a 12-week preceptorship. The majority of established clinical rotation sites are in Minnesota in both rural
and urban locations. Graduates will receive a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and a PA certificate.
PA Program Sample Calendar
Calendar - Year 1
Summer
• Anatomy
• Pathophysiology
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Clinical Medicine I
Pharmacotherapy I
History and Physical Exam Skills I
Clinical Medicine II
Pharmacotherapy II
History and Physical Exam Skills II
Research Tools for the PA
Calendar - Year 2
Summer
• Master’s Project course
Fall
• Clinical Medicine III
• Clinical Phase Transition
• Professional Issues
Spring
• Clinical Rotations 1, 2, 3
Summer
• Clinical Rotations 4, 5
Calendar - Year 3
Fall
• Clinical Rotations 6, 7, 8
Spring
• Preceptorship
• Capstone Course
PA Program Course Descriptions
Academic Phase (first 19 months)
PA 501 Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy
This course takes a regional approach to the study of human
anatomy. The course uses lecture, demonstration, discussion,
and dissection of human cadavers. The intention is to give the
students a foundation for Clinical Medicine. Prerequisites: PA
student or consent of instructor
PA 503 Human Pathophysiology
This course uses lecture, detailed objectives/study guide,
quizzes and exam, discussion, and case studies to learn and
review basic human physiology and pathophysiology involving fluids and electrolytes; acid/base disturbances; cellular
adaptations; immunity, hypersensitivity, inflammation, and infection; hematology; pulmonary; cardiovascular system; gastrointestinal system; renal; nervous system; and
musculoskeletal system. The intention is to give the students
a foundation for Clinical Medicine. Prerequisites: PA student
or consent of instructor
PA 511 History and Physical Exam Skills I
A lecture-discussion-laboratory course designed to demonstrate and apply techniques and skills essential to interviewing and physical examination of patients. Topics covered
include history taking and physical exam of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, lymph, skin, and otorhinolaryngology systems. Basic nutrition, genetics, preventive
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health care, and complementary and alternative medicine are
introduced. Units are coordinated with Clinical Medicine I
and Pharmacotherapy I. Prerequisites: PA 501 and 503
PA 512 History and Physical Exam Skills II
A lecture-discussion-laboratory course designed to demonstrate and apply the techniques and skills essential to interviewing and physical examination of patients. Topics covered
include history taking and physical exam of the musculoskeletal system, neurology, ophthalmology, endocrinology,
and the male reproductive system. Units are coordinated with
Clinical Medicine II and Pharmacotherapy II. Prerequisite: PA
511
PA 521 Pharmacotherapy I
This course will cover pharmacology and pharmacotherapy
related to disease processes of the dermatologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and otolaryngologic systems
and infectious diseases. Units are coordinated with the Clinical Medicine I and History and Physical Exam Skills I courses.
Prerequisites: PA 501 and 503
PA 522 Pharmacotherapy II
This course will cover pharmacology and pharmacotherapy
related to disease processes of the orthopedic, neurologic,
ophthalmologic, hematologic, renal, urologic and endocrine
systems, and pain management. Units are coordinated with
the Clinical Medicine II and History and Physical Exam Skills
II courses. Prerequisite: PA 521
PA 531 Clinical Medicine I with Lab
This course provides background in the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and
treatment of common and serious disorders. Topics covered
include dermatology, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, and otorhinolaryngology. This course builds on the foundation laid in Anatomy and Pathophysiology. Units are
coordinated with concurrent courses in History and Physical
Exam Skills I and Pharmacotherapy I. Prerequisites: PA 501
and 503
PA 532 Clinical Medicine II with Lab
This course provides background in the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and
treatment of common and serious disorders. Topics covered
include orthopedics, rheumatology, neurology, ophthalmology,
hematology, nephrology, urology, and endocrinology. Global
health and healthcare disparity are explored. Units are coordinated with concurrent courses in History and Physical Exam
Skills II and Pharmacotherapy II. Prerequisite: PA 531
PA 533 Clinical Medicine III : Integrative Health Care
This course provides an integrative approach incorporating
clinical medicine, history and physical exam, and pharmacotherapy in the study of mental health, geriatrics, women’s
health, and pediatrics. Common problems encountered in primary care and other issues unique to these populations are
explored. The Community Seniors unit provides a service-
learning experience where students work one-on-one with an
elderly person from the community. Prerequisites: PA 532
PA 542 Professional Issues
A course designed to introduce the physician assistant student
to medical ethics and various professional topics that affect
the practicing physician assistant. The course focus is on the
medical and non-medical aspects of the profession such as
history of the physician assistant profession, laws and regulations governing physician assistant practice and education,
human experimentation, abortion, care for the dying, euthanasia, reimbursement issues, and professional behavior.
Prerequisites: PA student or consent of instructor
PA 545 Clinical Phase Transition
This course incorporates experiential learning to prepare the
student for clinical practice. It will also facilitate the transition
of knowledge and skills from the academic phase into the
clinical phase. Students will be placed in a clinic or hospital
setting for part of the semester. Students will also have other
health-related community experiences and activities during
this course. In-class time will be used to discuss these experiences and work on skills essential for clinical practice. Prerequisites: PA 532
PA 555 Research Tools for the PA
The course emphasizes research as a tool at all levels of physician assistant practice and education; identifies the linkages
between research, theory, and medical practice; and the responsibility of physician assistants to expand their knowledge
base. Primary, secondary, and tertiary disease prevention applications to public health are introduced. Information literacy in relationship to medical literature is integrated
throughout the course. Prerequisites: PA student or consent of
instructor.
PA 570 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
This course provides an opportunity for students in health
and social services disciplines to explore issues related to
aging and care of the elderly. Students gain real world experiences b working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary context. Students will be asked to apply knowledge and skills
directly with elders utilizing an experiential learning model.
Students will build a beginning expert level knowledge base
regarding issues that affect older adults in contemporary
health and social welfare contexts. Prerequisites: PA student
or consent of instructor
PA 599 Directed Study
This course provides a practice-oriented approach to the information literacy methods used in health care. Students will
develop a topic, complete a full review of the literature, and
produce an analytic paper in consultation with the supervising professor. Prerequisite: PA 552
Clinical Phase (17 months)
The clinical phase of the physician assistant graduate program
is 17 months in length. The initial 12 months is designed
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much like a physician’s internship. Each student is required to
progress through seven required rotations in the following
disciplines: family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics,
general surgery, women’s health, emergency medicine, and
psychiatry. Each of these rotations is six weeks long. Additionally, within that first 12 months, each student will complete six weeks total of selected electives from disciplines such
as orthopedics, ENT, dermatology, etc.
The clinical phase of the program is designed to effectively
train students practice by placing students in healthcare facilities outside the metropolitan area for a minimum of two rotations. The goal is to provide students with one to two
locations in which to complete their required rotations to take
away some of the financial and travel burdens that a PA student often faces.
The clinical phase culminates with a 12-week preceptorship.
This preceptorship is designed to solidify the student’s primary care skills, and potentially place them in a setting that
might be interested in recruiting a graduate PA. The preceptorship may be completed within the community that thestudent has been in for the required rotations, or may be
elsewhere in the state.
The clinical education is taught by physicians, and supplemented by physician assistants and other healthcare
providers. Each student is evaluated by the clinical instructor
for the designated rotation. Students will return to Augsburg
College five times during the clinical phase for evaluation and
education.
Clinical Phase Descriptions
PA 600 Family Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice
of family medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 601 Internal Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice
of internal medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 602 General Surgery Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of sys-
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temic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of general surgery. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 603 Pediatric Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of pediatrics. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 604 Women’s Health Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of women’s health. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of
accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as
determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 605 Emergency Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of emergency medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and
development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical
literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 606 Psychiatry Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice of
psychiatric medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development
of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature.
Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 607 Elective Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice of
medicine. Students are allowed to choose, in consultation
with the clinical coordinator, the area of medicine in which
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they would like to study as their elective. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 620 or 621 or 622 Preceptorship
A required 12-week rotation at the completion of the clinical
phase. This course provides the student a final opportunity to
develop the skills unique to the clinical practice of medicine.
Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans
incorporating evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Can be completed in 620 Family Medicine, 621 General Medicine
Specialty, or 622 Surgical Specialty. Prerequisite: PA 600-607
PA 690 Capstone
This course provides each student the opportunity to present
results of their individual research topic and to synthesize previous study and work experience in preparation for graduation and clinical practice. The student will demonstrate an
understanding of the program’s and profession’s principles.
Prerequisite: PA 600-607
Admission to the PA Program
• one full course of general psychology
• one full course of developmental psychology (birth to
death lifespan)
• one full course of physiology* (human/vertebrate/organ)
• one full course of microbiology*
• one full course of biochemistry*
• one full course of general statistics
• one course of medical terminology
*Labs are recommended but not required.
Refer to our “Guide to Prerequisites” on our website to help
you with your prerequisite course selections.
The following are strongly recommended but not required:
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Minimum science GPA of 3.0
• Additional science courses such as anatomy, genetics, immunology, other biology courses, and organic chemistry
• Clinical healthcare experience. Direct patient contact is the
best type of experience to obtain in order to strengthen an
application. Healthcare experience may be full time or part
time, paid or volunteer.
• Demonstration of a commitment to, and involvement with,
underserved communities.
Admission Requirements
Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required.
Complete and current-year admission guidelines can be found
on our website at www.augsburg.edu/pa.
PA Studies Application Process
Admission to any physician assistant program is a highly competitive process. Augsburg College’s graduate program in
physician assistant studies receives approximately 250 applications for each entering class of 28 students.
Qualified applicants will have:
• Bachelor’s degree (in any major) from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Completed the prerequisite courses listed below
Prerequisite Courses
To be an eligible applicant for the physician assistant studies
program, you must have completed the prerequisite courses
listed below. These courses must have been completed within
10 years of the year you are applying for admission.
Applicants completing their first undergraduate degree in the
spring term may complete prerequisite coursework in the
summer, fall, and spring term of the academic year they apply
as long as the degree and prerequisite coursework will be
completed by the start date for the program. Applicants who
already have an undergraduate degree, or who will complete
their degree in a term other than spring, have the summer and
fall semesters of the year they apply by which to complete
prerequisites.
All course prerequisites must have been passed with a grade
of C (2.0) or higher. Meeting minimum prerequisites does not
guarantee admission into the program.
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Studies program has a twostep application process—applying through CASPA and to
Augsburg’s PA Studies Program.
The Augsburg PA Program participates in the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) which is
sponsored by the Physician Assistant Education Association
(PAEA). All applications to the PA Program for the entering
class must be processed through CASPA, following all guidelines and regulations set forth by CASPA. Application forms
with detailed instructions can be obtained online at www.caspaonline.org.
You will be considered an eligible applicant if you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application (as
calculated by CASPA), if you have completed or will complete
your undergraduate degree prior to the start date of the program, and if you have completed or will complete your prerequisite courses within the timeline specified for your
situation.
Augsburg’s PA Program Supplemental Application can be
downloaded from www.augsburg.edu/pa. It is important for
the applicant to determine whether he or she is in fact eligible
to apply to the PA Studies Program, as the supplemental application fee is non-refundable. You will be required to print
and sign the supplemental application and mail it to the program by the application deadline. Since all incoming students
begin the course of study in late May, the application is thus
made approximately a year before matriculation.
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Selection Process
All complete files (CASPA and Supplemental Applications that
meet requirements) will be reviewed by the admissions committee. The admissions committee procedures utilize a blind
review, so applicant demographic data is unknown (e.g., race,
age, gender). Each file is reviewed by members of the committee.
The selection committee looks for a balanced application by
reviewing many criteria including cumulative GPA, science
GPA, overall academic record, service to underserved (meaning disadvantaged, minority, or under-represented populations), direct patient contact experience, knowledge of the
profession, fit with the program goals and mission, and recommendation letters.
Once the committee has completed the file review, a group of
candidates is selected for a telephone interview. The telephone
interviews are generally conducted in mid- to late-January. In
addition, those selected for a telephone interview are invited
to a Candidate Information Session in the program to meet
faculty, staff, current students, and to view the facilities. After
telephone interviews are conducted, the class of 28 students,
as well as a list of alternates will be selected. All applicants are
notified of their status by mid-February. Accepted applicants
must complete and pass a background check prior to matriculation and annually throughout the program. Failure of the
background check could result in dismissal from the program.
Academic Policies
Technical Standards
The Augsburg College Department of Physician Assistant
Studies is pledged to the admission and matriculation of all
qualified students and prohibits unlawful discrimination
against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status without regard to public assistance or disability.
Regarding disabled individuals, the PA department is committed to provide reasonable accommodations and will not discriminate against individuals who are qualified, but
will expect all applicants and students to meet certain
minimal technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physician assistants must have the knowledge and skills to
function in a broad variety of clinical situations and to render a wide spectrum of patient care. They must be able to integrate all information received by whatever sense(s)
employed, consistently, quickly, and accurately, and they
must have the intellectual ability to learn, integrate, analyze,
and synthesize data.
Candidates for physician assistant certification offered by this
department must have, with or without reasonable accommodation, multiple abilities and skills including visual, oral-auditory, motor, cognitive, and behavioral/social. Candidates for
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admission and progression must be able to perform these abilities and skills in a reasonably independent manner.
• Visual: Candidates must be able to observe and participate
in experiments in the basic sciences. In order to make
proper clinical decisions, candidates must be able to observe a patient accurately. Candidates must be able to acquire information from written documents, films, slides, or
videos. Candidates must also be able to interpret X-ray and
other graphic images, and digital or analog representations
of physiologic phenomena, such as EKGs with or without
the use of assistive devices. Thus, functional use of vision is
necessary.
• Oral-Auditory: Candidates must be able to communicate
effectively and sensitively with patients. Candidates must
also be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with
other members of the healthcare team. In emergency situations, candidates must be able to understand and convey
information essential for the safe and effective care of patients in a clear, unambiguous, and rapid fashion. In addition, candidates must have the ability to relate information
to and receive information from patients in a caring and
confidential manner.
• Motor: Candidates must possess the motor skills necessary
to perform palpation, percussion, auscultation, and other
diagnostic maneuvers. Candidates must be able to execute
motor movements reasonably required to provide general
and emergency medical care such as airway management,
placement of intravenous catheters, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and application of pressure to control bleeding.
These skills require coordination of both gross and fine
muscular movements, equilibrium, and integrated use of
the senses of touch and vision.
• Cognitive: In order to effectively solve clinical problems,
candidates must be able to measure, evaluate, reason, analyze, integrate, and synthesize in a timely fashion. In addition, they must be able to comprehend three dimensional
relationships and to understand the special relationships of
structures.
• Social: Candidates must possess the emotional health required for the full utilization of their intellectual abilities,
for the exercise of good judgment, for the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and
care of patients, and for the development of effective relationships with patients. Candidates must be able to tolerate
physically taxing workloads and function effectively under
stress. They must be able to adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face
of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of patients.
• Tests and Evaluations: In order to evaluate the competence and quality of candidates, the Augsburg Physician
Assistant Program employs periodic examinations as an essential component of the physician assistant curriculum.
Successful completion of these examinations is required of
all candidates as a condition for continued progress
through the curriculum. Reasonable accommodation will
be made in the form or manner of administration of these
evaluations where necessary and possible.
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• Clinical Assessments: Demonstration of clinical competence is also of fundamental importance to the career and
curriculum progression of the candidates. Therefore, the
process of faculty evaluation of the clinical performance of
candidates is an integral and essential part of the curriculum. Although reasonable accommodation will be made,
participation in clinical experiences and the evaluation of
that participation is required.
lected coursework or meet new requirements of the Physician
Assistant Program that became effective after the student’s
withdrawal. A decision will also be rendered as to what program coursework will be considered for credit as completed.
Experiential Learning Policy
Payment Options
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Program does not award academic credit to an individual for experiential learning. Applicants desiring admission to Augsburg’s PA Program must
satisfactorily complete all prerequisite courses. Experiential
learning will be considered separately from prerequisite
courses. Experiential learning prior to and during admittance
to the Augsburg PA Program will not substitute for any part of
the clinical year or preceptorship.
For complete and current payment options go to the Enrollment Center website at www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
Employment while in the Program
Program faculty discourage outside employment while in the
Physician Assistant Program. Faculty recognize that employment may be an issue that some students will face. Given this
recognition, realize that program obligations will not be altered due to a student’s work obligations. It is further expected that work obligations will not interfere with the
physician assistant students’ learning progress or responsibilities while in the program.
Withdrawal and Readmission Policies
Voluntary withdrawal from the Physician Assistant Program
may be initiated by a student after submission of a letter to
the program director requesting withdrawal. In the letter, the
student should outline the circumstances and reasons for
withdrawal. Students will be requested to conduct an exit interview with the program director prior to leaving the program. See page 14 for information on withdrawal.
Readmission
Students may request readmission after voluntary withdrawal
by submitting a letter to the program director stating the reasons the student wishes readmission and the anticipated date
for readmission. The submission of a letter and previous enrollment does not constitute automatic acceptance and/or
reentry into the program. Reapplication to the PA Program
after dismissal from the program will be considered only
under extremely unusual circumstances. Students who submit
letters will be reviewed by the program faculty. Any student
requesting readmission will be considered a new applicant to
the program and will be required to complete the program application process as a new applicant, and may be required to
repeat coursework.
Costs of the PA Program
For tuition information go to www.augsburg.edu/pa.
PA Program Faculty
Beth Alexander, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. BS, PharmD, University of Minnesota.
Eric Barth, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies.
BA, University of St. Thomas; BS, PA Certificate, Trevecca
Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska.
Carrie Gray, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, Central College; MPAS, University of Iowa.
Holly Levine, Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA,
Northwestern University; MD, Loyola University Chicago
Stritch School of Medicine.
Dawn Ludwig, Assistant Professor and Director, Physician
Assistant Studies. BA, MS, University of Colorado; PhD,
Capella University; PA Certification, University of Colorado.
Patricia Marincic, Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Purdue University; MS,
Colorado State University; PhD, Utah State University.
Steven Nerheim, Instructor and Medical Director, Physician
Assistant Studies. MD, University of Minnesota; MDiv, Luther
Seminary.
Brenda Talarico, Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Physician Assistant Studies. BS, University of Minnesota; MPAS, University of Nebraska; PA Certification,
Augsburg College.
Trent Whitcomb, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. BS, Mankato State University; MS and PA Certification, Finch University.
Reapplication does not guarantee readmission to the Physician Assistant Program. After careful review of the student’s
previous academic record and the request for readmission, a
decision will be made. Students may be required to repeat se-
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Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work
You have chosen an exciting way to serve others. The social work profession offers you the rewarding prospect of joining with
others to respond to problems and develop opportunities that benefit individuals, families, groups, and communities. The MSW
degree prepares you for advanced professional practice in the field of social work.
Augsburg’s MSW program prepares you for agency-based practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities, and
with a dedication to system change that reduces oppression and discrimination. Graduates of our program share how they appreciated the opportunity to learn new ideas as well as learn more about themselves. These graduates valued our small class
size, our cohort structure, and the opportunity to have a mentoring relationship with our faculty and staff. As a small program,
we have high expectations for our students and at the same time offer the flexibility to help them meet their individual goals.
Attending Augsburg College will transform and develop your professional life in unexpected ways. We have two concentrations. The first, Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP), will prepare you for direct clinical practice with individuals, families,
and groups. The second, Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA), will prepare you for macro social work
practice with organizations, communities, and other large systems.
We are delighted in your interest in our MSW program and invite you to join us in a lifelong adventure in learning. The personal and professional growth necessary to become an advanced professional social worker is challenging. We encourage you to
take the challenge with us.
Lois A. Bosch, PhD, LISW
Director, Master of Social Work
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Master of Social Work
MSW Mission
Academic Calendar
Our mission is to develop social work professionals for practice that promotes social justice and empowerment towards
the well-being of people in a diverse and global society.
The MSW program meets on a trimester academic calendar,
offering classes September through June. Classes typically
meet every other weekend with an occasional back-to-back
weekend. Field practicum hours are generally completed during weekday hours in the student’s home town and vary depending on the agency placement and the student’s
availability. For academic calendars and schedules, go to
www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar.
Program Overview
The MSW program prepares social work students for agencybased practice in public and non-profit settings. By working
in the agency setting, social workers collaborate with others
to provide holistic, affordable, and accessible services to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Our challenging
MSW curriculum integrates social work theory with microand macro-practice methods. Students develop skills, knowledge, and values necessary for ethical social work practice. As
you progress through our MSW program, you will:
• learn how an individual lives in and is affected by his or
her social environment;
• understand how social policies and programs affect individuals, families, communities, and society;
• apply theories and methods of practice through the field
practicum experience;
• use a range of client-centered approaches to practice with
client groups of all types and sizes;
• engage in practice informed by sound, scholarly research;
• evaluate the effectiveness of your social work practice or
social work programs;
• advocate for eradication of oppression and discrimination;
and
• be a responsible and contributing citizen in the local and
global community.
Accreditation
Augsburg’s MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Your MSW degree must be accredited by CSWE if you wish to seek licensure with the social
work board of your state. For more information on CSWE accreditation go to www.cswe.org.
Plan of Study
Students entering Augsburg’s MSW program with a bachelor’s
degree from a discipline other than social work are foundation students. Foundation students complete 18 full courses.
Full-time foundation students are enrolled in a two-year program. Part-time foundation students are enrolled in a fouryear program.
Students entering Augsburg’s MSW program with a bachelor’s
degree in social work from a CSWE (Council on Social Work
Education) accredited institution have advanced standing.
Advanced standing students complete 13 full courses and are
enrolled in a one-and-a-half-year program. The part-time option is not offered for students with advanced standing.
All students must complete the MSW degree in no more than
four years following matriculation.
Class Periods
Classes meet in four-hour blocks on Friday evenings, 6 to 10
p.m.; Saturday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon; and Saturday afternoons, 1 to 5 p.m. Each class meets for eight sessions in a
given trimester.
Time Commitment
Although classes meet on weekends, students spend time on
their studies during non-class weekends and weekdays. On a
class weekend, the typical student will spend 12 hours in class
within a 23-hour period. For every hour spent in class, a student may expect to spend three to four hours outside of class
working on assignments or group projects. A student may
also spend 15 to 20 hours per week in the field practicum
during the fall and winter trimesters (a span of six or seven
months for each practicum). In the final year of study, students complete a summative document, which requires significant independent research, analysis, and writing.
Some MSW students work full time while enrolled in the program; however, full-time employment is not recommended.
Most students arrange to reduce their work hours or request
time away during their graduate studies. Each student’s situation is unique and must be decided individually. All students
must develop strategies for balancing family, work, and academic responsibilities.
Course Credit and Contact Hours
A full credit MSW course (1.0) is equal to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each full course meets for 32 contact
hours, with the expectation of substantial independent study
outside of class.
Cohort Structure
MSW students are admitted to a particular cohort. Cohorts are
distinguished by level of admission (foundation or advanced
standing), rate of attendance (full-time or part-time), and chosen concentration (Multicultural Clinical Practice [MCCP] or
Program Development, Policy, and Administration [PDPA]).
Any changes to a student’s cohort selection must be approved
by the MSW director.
Field Practicum
Foundation students complete 920 hours in two field practica; advanced standing students complete 500 hours in one
field practicum. Successful completion of the first field
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practicum, applicable for foundation students, is a minimum
of 420 hours. Successful completion of the second field
practicum, required for both foundation and advanced standing students, is a minimum of 500 hours. Each practicum experience is spread over at least two trimesters (fall and
winter). These hours are completed concurrent with enrollment in the fieldwork seminars as well as other MSW courses.
MSW Curriculum Components
Foundation Curriculum
The foundation curriculum is made up of nine full courses
and a generalist field practicum. In the foundation courses,
you are introduced to social work as a profession. You will
learn both historical and contemporary theories and practice
methods relating to both the individual and the environment.
During the foundation year, you will study human behavior
and the social environment, history of social welfare policy,
research methods, assessment frameworks, family and community diversity, and social work values and ethics.
In the foundation curriculum, you will apply this generalist
knowledge of theories and practice methods in the generalist
field practicum. The field practicum is completed concurrently with your enrollment in two fieldwork seminar courses.
The full foundation curriculum is required of all students,
with the exception of those admitted with advanced standing.
Before beginning the concentration curriculum, all foundation
coursework and field hours must be successfully completed.
Concentration Curriculum
The concentration curriculum is made up of nine full courses
and an advanced field practicum. After completing the foundation requirements, you will enroll in the concentration curriculum, which you selected at the time of application.
Augsburg offers two concentrations: Multicultural Clinical
Practice (MCCP) or Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA). In either concentration, you will deepen
your knowledge of the primary issues affecting families and
communities, develop a range of client-centered approaches
to practice, gain a broader understanding of human diversity,
develop competencies in practice-based research, and learn
practice or program evaluation techniques.
In the concentration curriculum, you will apply this advanced
knowledge of theories and practice methods in the concentration field practicum. The field practicum is relevant to your
chosen concentration and is completed concurrently with
your enrollment in two or three field seminar courses. As a
capstone to your MSW program, you will complete a summative evaluation project or a portfolio project.
Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Concentration
Multiculturalism is a process requiring practitioners to have a
deep awareness of their social and cultural identity and the
use of multiple lenses when working with diverse populations. With person-in-environment as an organizing perspective, multicultural clinical social work practice addresses the
biopsychosocial and spiritual functioning of individuals, fami-
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lies, and groups. To this end, graduates of the MCCP concentration develop competence in using relationship-based, culturally informed, and theoretically grounded interventions
with persons facing challenges, disabilities, or impairments,
including emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders.
Program Development, Policy, and Administration
(PDPA) Concentration
In the tradition of Jane Addams, the heart of macro social
work practice directs energy toward changing agency, government, and institutional policies that obscure or oppress people. While many social workers view their role as focused on
individuals and families, social work must also actively seek
equality and justice for clients within agencies, institutions,
and society. Social work leaders must advocate for social
change to ensure social justice. The Program Development,
Policy, and Administration (PDPA) concentration responds to
this demand for leadership.
The macro (PDPA) social work practitioner recognizes the
strengths and abilities of individuals and communities to implement change. The social work macro practitioner works in
partnership with these individuals and communities to do so.
In this concentration you will learn the knowledge and skills
necessary to work with others to achieve needed social
change. You also will learn to develop, lead, guide, and administer programs that serve diverse people in a variety of settings. If you are interested in social work leadership, program
planning, or community and policy advocacy, this concentration helps you achieve that goal.
Portfolio or Summative Evaluation Project
Portfolio Project (MCCP students)
The goal of the MCCP Portfolio is to enhance the integration
of theory and practice, as well as to offer more vivid portrayals
of a student’s academic and professional experience than traditional assessments. By definition, portfolios are formative,
i.e., designed for guided reflection and self-evaluation. However they are also summative documents in that they illustrate
students’ competencies. All MCCP students are required to
create such a portfolio during their final year of study. Items
in a portfolio might include videotapes, process recordings,
reflective statements, writing samples, case analyses, term papers, electronic submissions, policy activities, feedback from
service users, self-evaluations of personal progress, and links
to references.
Summative Evaluation Project (PDPA students)
All social workers must evaluate their practice to determine
whether they are helping or harming clients. While in the
concentration practicum, PDPA students will design and implement a program evaluation for their summative project,
which requires integration and application of knowledge and
skills from both the foundation and concentration curricula.
Students develop their research while in their field internship
and are advised by their field seminar professor. Students conduct and present this evaluation/research project during their
final year of study.
Master of Social Work
Master’s Thesis
Students have the option of completing a thesis. Course credit
for the general elective is given for this option. Students work
with a thesis adviser to develop more in-depth research skills
contributing to social work knowledge. To pursue the thesis
option, students must notify the MSW program director by
the end of spring trimester of the foundation year.
Degree requirements
To be conferred the MSW degree, students must achieve the
following:
• Successful completion of any admission conditions (e.g.,
statistics, bachelor’s degree)
• Successful completion of MSW courses:
18 full courses for foundation students
13 full courses for advanced standing students
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5, and with a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Successful completion of 920 hours of approved field practica for foundation students, 500 hours of approved field
practicum for advanced standing students
• Successful completion and submission of the portfolio project (MCCP) or the summative evaluation project (PDPA)
• Successful completion of all degree requirements within
four years of matriculation
State of Minnesota Social Work Licensure
Six months prior to completion of the MSW degree at Augsburg, students may apply to take the Licensed Graduate Social
Worker (LGSW) license exam from the Minnesota Board of
Social Work. To achieve LGSW licensure students must pass
the state board exam and complete the MSW degree.
SWK 535*
SWK 536*
SPRING
SWK 504
SWK 509
SWK 516
Integrative Field Seminar 2 (.5) (taken concurrent with first practicum)
Human Behavior and the Macro Social Environment (.5)
Research Methods 1
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
Practice
Community Development for Social Change
Concentration Courses
Multicultural Clinical Practice Concentration
FALL
SWK 610
SWK 615
SWK 628
SWK 629
WINTER
SWK 611
SWK 616
SWK 630
SWK 631
SWK 635
SPRING
SWK 612
SWK 634
SWK 636
SWK 639
SWK 699
Integrative Field Seminar 3: MCCP (.5) (taken
concurrent with second practicum)
Diversity/Inequality 1: MCCP (.5)
MCCP with Individuals
MCCP with Families
Integrative Field Seminar 4: MCCP (.5) (taken
concurrent with second practicum)
Diversity/Inequality 2: MCCP (.5)
MCCP Policy Practice
MCCP with Groups (.5)
MCCP Evaluation 1 (.5)
Integrative Field Seminar 5: MCCP (.5) (taken
concurrent with second practicum)
MCCP Supervision (.5)
MCCP Evaluation 2 (.5)
MCCP Elective (.5)
General Elective
To seek the Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) license or the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
(LICSW) license, one must work two years full time (or 4,000
hours part-time) as an LGSW under the supervision of an
LISW or LICSW. Upon completion of the supervision requirement, one may take the LISW or LICSW state board exam.
For more information, go to the Minnesota Board of Social
Work web page, www.socialwork.state.mn.us.
Program Development, Policy, and Administration
Concentration
MSW Course Requirements
SWK 657
SWK 660
SWK 667
FALL
SWK 651
Integrative Field Seminar 3: PDPA (.5) (taken
concurrent with second practicum)
Diversity/Inequality 1: PDPA (.5)
Research 2: Program Evaluation
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice 1
Foundation Courses
FALL
SWK 500*
SWK 505*
SWK 530*
SWK 531*
WINTER
SWK 501*
SWK 506*
SWK 510
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Practice Methods and Skills 1: Individuals
Integrative Field Seminar 1 (.5) (taken concurrent with first practicum)
Methods Skills Lab (.5)
History of Social Welfare Policy
Practice Methods and Skills 2: Groups
Advanced Practice Methods (advanced standing students only)
WINTER
SWK 652
SWK 658
SWK 668
SWK 675
Integrative Field Seminar 4: PDPA (.5) (taken
concurrent with second practicum)
Diversity/Inequality 2: PDPA (.5)
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice 2
Planning and Policy Practice 1
SPRING
SWK 669
SWK 676
SWK 699
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice 3
Planning and Policy Practice 2
General Elective
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*Course potentially can be waived for advanced standing students (BSW holders).
Portfolio or Summative Evaluation Project
Completed and submitted in final year of study.
MSW Course Descriptions
Foundation Courses
SWK 500 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
This course provides the knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth through the life cycle. It explores the interplay of sociocultural, biological, spiritual, and
psychological factors that influence the growth of individuals
and families in contemporary world society. Basic knowledge
of biological systems is required.
SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy
This course analyzes the history of social welfare policy in the
United States and its impact on current social systems and social policy. It examines the major assumptions, values, ideas,
and events that contribute to the rise of the welfare state and
the profession of social work. Social welfare policies of other
countries are explored.
SWK 504 Research Methods 1
This course provides an introduction to social science research methods and ethics, including practice and program
evaluation. The course presents research designs, both quantitative and qualitative approaches, and various ways to organize, compare, and interpret findings. Students will be
introduced to the use of computers in data analysis. Basic
knowledge of statistics is required.
SWK 505 Practice Methods and Skills 1: Individuals
This course introduces students to social work practice. In sequence with SWK 506, it prepares students to apply the generalist perspective for practice with systems of all sizes. Students
begin by learning about social work with individuals, with a
dual focus on the person in the environment. In this context,
they learn about direct services as well as social change.
SWK 506 Practice Methods and Skills 2: Groups
This course prepares students for generalist social work practice with larger client systems. The strengths perspective is
emphasized, and students learn to complete assessments and
formulate intervention strategies in partnership with groups,
organizations, and communities.
SWK 509 Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
Practice
This is a foundation Human Behavior and the Social Environment course which explores psychopathology and mental disorders from a developmental and strengths perspective.
Emphasis is placed on understanding biopsychosocial influences on the incidence, course and treatment of the most
commonly presented mental disorders and the differential effect of these factors on diverse populations at risk.
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SWK 510 Advanced Practice Methods
This course is for advanced standing students only and is designed to provide a transition from their BSW program to advanced placement in the MSW program. It provides knowledge
and skill building in the latest approaches to social work practice, contemporary theories, and current research on effectiveness. The program’s approach to graduate level social work
practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations, and
communities will be covered, with opportunities to build on
students’ BSW background and post-graduate experience.
SWK 516 Community Development for Social Change
This course applies the ecological premise that what is personal is also political. The course focuses on knowledge and
skills necessary to practice at the community level of social
work practice. Students will analyze social organizations, policies, and community development.
SWK 530 AND SWK 535 Field Seminar 1 & 2
(.5 credit each)
The integrative field seminars are courses where field practice
and classroom theory meet. The goal is to strengthen the connections between social work theory and practice. Students
are expected to spend 420 hours in a fieldwork practicum
during enrollment in these two courses and to be enrolled in
the corresponding practice methods courses.
SWK 531 Methods Skills Lab (.5 credit)
This half-credit course places an emphasis on active learning
and the application of content presented in SWK 505. The
skills lab is an integral part of the required graduate school
core curriculum. All students in field placements must participate in the skills lab and Integrative Field Seminar 1.
SWK 536 Human Behavior and the Macro Social Environment (.5 credit)
This course builds on HBSE 1, moving from the individual life
span focus to emphasizing the impact of the environment in all
relationships, stressing the link between social issues and individual problems plus defining the common human condition.
Multicultural Clinical Practice Concentration Courses
SWK 610, 611, and 612 Integrative Field Seminar 3, 4,
and 5: MCCP (.5 credit each)
The Field Seminars are designed to address issues and experiences from the student’s field practicum through rigorous application of different theoretical concepts and social work
principles using a culturally sensitive approach grounded in a
clear ethical foundation. The goal is to strengthen the students’ sophistication in understanding the interconnections
between culturally appropriate theory and practice skills related to a specific client system, and the students’ inherent
and inescapable contribution based on the students’ use of
self. Secondly, the field seminar is the course where the students reflect on the evolution of their practice and document
their progress. All students in field placements must participate in the appropriate concurrent Field Seminar.
Master of Social Work
SWK 615 and 616 Diversity and Inequality 1 and 2:
MCCP (.5 credit each)
These courses are based on a dual focus of valuing diversity
and understanding social justice. This two-course sequence
studies the history, demographics, and cultures of various disenfranchised groups as well as the dominant culture. It examines the impact of inequality on people of all backgrounds. In
the second trimester, students will participate in dialogue
group: a stage-based, co-facilitated, face-to-face group that focuses on dialogue skills within the context of one’s race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, country of origin, gender
identity and sexual orientation. The two-sequence course is
based on several assumptions: social inequality is an overarching phenomenon related to diversity, with individual manifestations within different social identity categories; social
injustice occurs and is present at individual, institutional, and
societal/structural levels; and, professional social work ethics
and values demand cultural competence and culturally sensitive practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
SWK 628 MCCP with Individuals
MCCP with Individuals is a required methods course in the
MCCP concentration. The course prepares social work clinicians who are competent to assess, intervene and monitor
clinical interventions that are culturally sensitive and consistent with social work values and ethics. Although focused on
individual intervention, clients are viewed within the context
of their families and social context. The therapeutic process
and treatment strategies are examined, incorporating content
from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and post-modern
models. These content area are compared from a multicultural
perspective in terms of their theoretical assumptions, intervention methods, and empirical evidence regarding treatment
outcomes. Application of the models is placed within the
problem-solving model and guided by an ecosystems,
strengths, and empowerment perspective. Particular attention
is given to the development of self-reflective practitioners.
SWK 629 MCCP with Families
MCCP with Families is a required methods course that focuses on the family as a unit of assessment and intervention
in clinical social work practice. This course examines theory,
knowledge and skills for clinical practice with families within
a multicultural context. Students apply major family therapy
models to assessing and intervening with families experiencing problems. The models are compared from a multicultural
perspective in terms of their theoretical assumptions, intervention methods, and empirical evidence regarding treatment
outcomes. Application of the models is placed within the
problem-solving model and guided by ecosystems, strengths
and empowerment perspectives. The course emphasizes family work that is appropriate to individual and family developmental stages and to diverse family types. Attention is given
to family-centered practice in different social work fields of
practice and settings and to the development of self-awareness
of the practitioner.
SWK 630 MCCP Policy Practice
In this course, Multi-Cultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) students learn how organizational and social policies affect the
delivery of clinical social work services in multicultural contexts. Students build upon the core policy practice competencies gained in their MSW foundation courses. Clinical social
work practice is distinguished from other professional clinical
practice by this use of the person-in-environment perspective.
The multi-cultural lens sharpens focus on both the strengths
that come with diversity and the discrimination and oppression, such as racism, that policies can uphold or undo.
SWK 631 MCCP with Groups (.5 credit)
This course prepares students for advanced multicultural
groupwork within a clinical practice. This course builds on
the foundational curriculum with particular attention to clinical practice skills. Students will focus on the process of individual empowerment and change in the context of clinical
group processes. Applied theories of human development,
change, and resilience are integrated with theories of group
processes, group leadership, and group communication as a
critical knowledge base for planning, intervention, and leadership. Students will develop an understanding of phases of
group practice, intervention skills, and ethical practices applied in a groupwork environment. In this course, the reflexive use of self and the cautious use of evidence based practice
serve as the foundation for culturally responsive groupwork.
Students will consider how their social identity and position
influences similar and mixed social identity groups and their
processes.
SWK 634 MCCP Supervision (.5 credit)
Building upon the research to date on social work supervision, this course presents the functions of supervision (administrative, educational, supportive) as they interrelate in
achieving the primary purpose of clinical supervision: assuring that client services prevent difficulties in client functioning and restore or enhance the biopsycohosocial and spiritual
functioning of individuals, families and groups served by supervisees. Students hone skills necessary for each of the stages
of the supervisory process (planning, beginning, work, and
ending), and they build a repertoire of supervisory questions
that have been associated in research with fostering success in
meeting clients’ goals. Students learn to differentiate supervision with its dimensions of hierarchal power, responsibility, liability, and authority from peer consultation. They gain
competencies in individual an group supervision and consultation with a multicultural lens to advance the application of
theories and models of clnical social work practice.
SWK 635 and 636 MCCP Evaluation 1 and 2
(.5 credit each)
The values and skills of advanced clinical practice combined
with research methods guide the creation of culturally appropriate approaches to monitoring and evaluating clinical practice. Multicultural evaluation is built on the values of social
work, “dignity, self-determination, equity, empowerment, and
social justice” (Gutierrez, 2004, p. 127). Monitoring and eval-
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uating clinical practice requires the integration of evidencebased practice knowledge, multicultural clinical skills and
multi-epistemological research skills. This approach to evaluation critically applies the fundamental tenants of social science research, including both modern and post-modern
methods.
SWK 639 MCCP Elective (.5 credit)
Courses in MCCP electives are opportunities for students to
practice with a focus on a particular field or aspect of social
work practice. Examples include Social Work with Involuntary Clients, Ethics, and Domestic Violence.
Program Development, Policy, and Administration Concentration Courses
SWK 651 AND 652 Field Seminar 3 and 4: PDPA
(.5 credit each)
The goal of these two courses is to strengthen the connections
between theory and practice. All students in field placements
must participate in the appropriate concurrent Field Seminar.
As part of this integrative function, the seminar also serves as
a means for making connections among course components
and the expansion of classroom content—particularly as relating to dynamics of groups, communities, and organizations;
human behavior; policy analysis; and research.
SWK 657 AND 658 Diversity and Inequality 1 and 2:
PDPA (.5 credit each)
These courses explore diversity and social inequality related
to race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation, age,
and disability with application to the social service setting.
Students focus on the structural and institutional processes
through which social inequality is created and perpetuated.
Institutional remedies for inequality are studied, such as affirmative action and equal opportunity policy, culturally competent supervision, administration, program development, and
advocacy.
SWK 660 Research 2: Program Evaluation
Building on the basic research skills developed in Research 1,
this course offers a program-oriented exploration of the range
of research methods used in social work. There will be a particular focus on evaluative research, a critique of the role of
research in assessing efficiency and effectiveness in social
service delivery, and identification with the responsibility of
social workers “to expand the knowledge base” of social
work. The course emphasizes research as a tool at all levels of
social work and will be concerned with strengthening the
linkages between research, theory, and program evaluation.
SWK 667 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 1
This course examines organizational theory and structure,
processes of development, research, and evaluation, and social
work values and ethics in the workplace. The need to work effectively within an organizational context means that social
work practitioners must acquire a level of expertise in organization theory, dynamics, structure, and behavior, and also an
understanding of how organizations provide practice opportu-
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nities and constraints. This course provides opportunities for
students to build the necessary skills to become effective service providers or change agents in the context of their work in
social service organizations.
SWK 668 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 2
This course builds on the theoretical knowledge base of SWK
667 and is intended to provide students with opportunities to
apply those critical skills used in supervision and management. These skills are intended as a base for the beginning administrator. This course expects the student to develop
specific skills in budgeting and personnel/human resource
functions (e.g., recruitment, selection, hiring, training, and
evaluation). Prerequisite: SWK 667
SWK 669 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 3
This course explores strategies and methods for working effectively with other service agencies, legislative and policymaking bodies, regulatory agencies, and advocacy groups.
Prerequisite: SWK 668
SWK 675 Planning and Policy Practice 1
This course examines theoretical and conceptual ideas concerning human services, their rationale in a market economy,
and their relationship to public policy. Students will gain
knowledge and build skills in the planning, implementation,
and evaluation of services at various levels of system design,
taking into account organizational, financial, and technological dimensions within an analytical framework of defined
need and demand for service.
SWK 676 Planning and Policy Practice 2
This course examines theories, concepts, and analytical
frameworks for analyzing policy. It addresses the role of economics, demographics, politics, values, and other relevant factors on policy design and implementation. The course
emphasizes the analysis of selected existing or proposed policies in such areas as social insurance (e.g., Social Security),
welfare reform, health care, long-term care, and tax policy including tax expenditures. Prerequisite: SWK 675
Both Concentrations
SWK 699 General Elective
Students in both concentrations complete at least one general
elective course for graduation. The following are examples of
elective offerings that are rotated each year:
• Parent and Professional Planning
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
• Child Welfare: History, Policy, and Practice
• Spirituality in Social Work and Human Services
We also offer short-term electives abroad:
Exploring Human Services in International Settings (examples
include Mexico, Slovenia, Namibia, South Africa, India,
China, and Hong Kong)
SWK 698 Independent Study
Students may propose to complete an independent study proj-
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ect. Such directed study projects provide the opportunity for a
student to explore a particular area of social work. A faculty
sponsor must be secured and a proposal submitted to the Social Work Department. On rare occasions, an independent
study may be used to satisfy the general elective requirement.
Prior approval is required. Courses that are part of the required curriculum may not be taken as independent study.
Fieldwork and Field Placement
Social work education goes beyond the classroom. Through
the field experience, we expect that students will demonstrate
skills to bridge theory and practice. Collaborative efforts between the student, the field agency, and the MSW program are
essential to successful learning. The foundation of the practice
includes:
• ethical, competent professional practice;
• problem solving within a systems framework and strengths
perspective;
• use of advanced practice theories in Multicultural Clinical
Practice or Program Development, Policy, and Administration settings;
• evaluation of the effectiveness of program or practice activities;
• an understanding of, and respect for, diverse peoples and
cultures;
• responsibility and service to the local and global community in the interest of social justice; and
• a commitment to oppose oppression of all forms.
Field Education Format
Under the instruction and supervision of professionallytrained, MSW-level, and program-approved field instructors,
foundation students will spend a minimum of 920 hours in
two field practica. Advanced standing students will spend a
minimum of 500 hours in one field practicum. The foundation practicum is spread over at least two trimesters (fall and
winter) and the concentration practicum is spread over the
entire academic year. Both practica are concurrent with enrollment in fieldwork integrative seminars as well as other MSW
coursework.
The fieldwork education of the MSW program is divided into
two components:
Foundation Practicum
The foundation practicum, or generalist practicum, puts emphasis on developing competence as a professional generalist
social worker. It requires a minimum of 420 hours and is
completed by students admitted at the foundation level. Students spend an average of 15 hours per week during the fall
and winter terms in this practicum.
Concentration Practicum
The concentration practicum places emphasis on advanced
practice skills and leadership qualities related to the chosen
concentration. It requires a minimum of 500 hours and is
completed by all students, including those admitted with ad-
vanced standing. Students spend an average of 18 hours per
week during the fall, winter, and spring terms in this
practicum.
Process for Field Practicum Selection
Field practica begin in the fall. Selection begins the previous
spring in collaboration with two other Twin Cities MSW programs. Students attend the student field orientation before beginning their search. The opportunity is also provided to
attend a Field Fair held jointly by Augsburg College and the
University of Minnesota School of Social Work. At this Field
Fair, students are able to meet a large number of agencies and
potential field instructors. Practicum selection involves interviews at approved sites, arranged by the student, and a matching process conducted collaboratively by the field
coordinators at the three MSW programs in the Twin Cities.
In some instances, students can petition to complete a field
practicum at an agency not on the approved list or at their
place of employment. Students work with the MSW field coordinator for such proposals.
Field Practicum Settings
The Augsburg field faculty are committed to the success of
each student in a stimulating and challenging field practicum.
Our current list of approved field sites includes agencies in
the following areas of practice:
• family and children
• child welfare
• mental health
• crisis intervention
• senior resources
• family social policy
• health and human services
• corrections and probation
• public and independent schools
• youth services
• hospitals
• developmental disabilities
• American Indian family services
• chronic and persistent mental illness
• chemical dependency
• court services
• immigrant, migrant, refugee services
• victims of torture
• faith-based social services
• neighborhood services
• legislation advocacy
• housing services
• employment services
• community organizing
• research centers
Dual Degree in Social Work and Theology
(MSW/MA, Theology)
Augsburg College’s Department of Social Work (Minneapolis)
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and Luther Seminary (St. Paul) offer a dual degree: Master of
Social Work and Master of Arts in theology (MSW/MA). The
dual degree has been approved by both institutions and by the
Council on Social Work Education. If you are interested in
combining a Master of Social Work with a Master of Arts in
theology, we recommend you begin with the Luther Seminary
program first and identify yourself as seeking the dual degree.
For application information visit the Luther Seminary website
at www.luthersem.edu/catalog/05_07/dual_msw.asp .
Purpose
The dual degree focuses on meeting the educational interests
of people planning to serve the spiritual and social needs of
families, individuals, and communities in both rural and
urban settings. Both institutions have a commitment to social
and economic justice and to teamwork in the pastoral and
human service settings. This joint program is ecumenical in
its admission policies as well as its academic outlook.
Objectives
Three primary objectives have been established:
• To educate practitioners in social work and ministry who
can combine the values, skills, and knowledge of both theology and social work to serve people in more holistic
ways.
• To generate the partnerships necessary to serve the complex needs of communities and people experiencing transition in their lives, including the change of government
support for those in poverty.
• To prepare practitioners to seek the strengths of interdisciplinary teams in the human service and pastoral settings.
Enrollment
Dual degree students enroll in Luther Seminary courses first.
Upon completion of this first year of courses, students then
enroll in Augsburg courses for a second and third year (fulltime). In the dual degree, Luther Seminary offers nine courses
which can be completed in one year if pursued full-time. The
remaining Luther Seminary course requirements are waived
and replaced by the Augsburg MSW curriculum. At Augsburg,
dual degree students complete the entire MSW curriculum
with the exception of the general elective.
Course Format and Field Practicum
Luther Seminary courses are offered on a weekday schedule
and Augsburg College courses are offered on a weekend
schedule. The field practicum is incorporated into the Augsburg curriculum and will be in a setting reflective of the dual
degree program, such as congregational multidisciplinary
teams, nursing home chaplaincy, and social work teams. The
Luther Seminary program and the Augsburg College program
are both full-time; it is not feasible for students to do both
programs simultaneously.
Summary of MSW/MA Theology Dual Degree Requirements
• Luther Seminary full courses: 9
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• Augsburg College full courses: 12—advanced standing,
17—foundation (elective is met at Luther)
• MSW field practicum course credit hours: see guidelines
under field practicum
• MSW portfolio or summative evaluation project
Admission to the Dual Degree
It is the responsibility of dual degree students to be aware of
application deadlines for both institutions. Applicants must
apply to each program separately. Please note: admission to
one institution does not guarantee admission to the other.
To request the catalog and application materials, you must
contact each program separately. Financial aid is also a separate process.
Dual Degree in Social Work and Business
Administration (MSW/MBA)
Augsburg College offers a dual MSW/MBA degree in social
work and business administration. Students enrolled in the
dual degree program learn to create better managed and financially sound service organizations to serve diverse communities, both locally and globally.
Purpose
Many social service agencies today require that agency managers combine financial and business expertise with social
work practice and policy formation. The MSW/MBA dual degree prepares graduates to function in a workplace that demands the delivery of quality services with increasingly
limited resources.
Concentration
The MSW/MBA dual degree includes an accelerated third year
of study for MSW students who elect the Program Development, Policy, and Administration (PDPA) concentration. In
this macro practice concentration, students learn to affect positive change in social service systems through their work with
communities, organizations, and social policy makers.
Prior Augsburg MSW graduates who have completed the necessary PDPA coursework will return to complete the MBA
portion of the dual degree.
Schedule
Years 1 and 2 (September through June)
MSW classes meet on alternating weekends – Friday evenings,
Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons.
Year 3 (12–16 months)
MBA classes meet primarily one night per week. The MBA
program includes a summer term.
Curriculum
• 18 full MSW courses for foundation students or 13 full
MSW courses for advanced standing students
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• Either 920 hours (foundation) or 500 hours (advanced
standing) MSW field practicum experience
• The MSW summative evaluation project may be accepted
by the MBA program as partial fulfillment of the MBA
project.
• Complete a minimum of 8 MBA courses for students who
completed the MSW degree 2002 and beyond; complete a
minimum of 9 MBA courses for students who completed
the MSW degree prior to 2002
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statistics course. These courses must be completed prior
to enrollment.
Completed BSW course equivalency checklist (for advanced standing applicants)
Three completed and signed recommendation checklist
forms, with letters attached
Typed, double-spaced personal statement responding to the
questions noted on the application form
Results of the TOEFL language tests (refer to p. 16 for college policy)
Official international credit evaluation course-by-course review (for degrees completed outside of the United States)
For more information regarding the MBA coursework required for the MSW/MBA dual degree see page 58.
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MBA Admission
Admission as an international student
MSW/MBA dual degree applicants may apply to both programs at the same time or admitted MSW students may wait
to apply to the MBA program until their concentration year.
The GMAT is waived for MSW/MBA dual degree applicants.
MBA application materials include: completed application,
two short essays, an updated resume, two letters of recommendation, and a personal interview with the MBA program
director. Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other.
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 16.
Admission to MSW
The Augsburg College MSW program promotes the widest
possible diversity within its student population. Therefore,
the admission policies ensure that educational opportunities
are provided to persons with a range of abilities, backgrounds,
beliefs, and cultures.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to eight (8.0) transfer credits. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit on p. 14.) Eligible
courses must be from a CSWE-accredited MSW program and
students must have received a grade of B (3.0) or higher. Students must complete no fewer than 10 (10.0) courses at Augsburg in order to receive their MSW degree from Augsburg
College.
Admission with Advanced Standing
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or
university
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Liberal arts coursework in the social sciences, humanities,
biology, and statistics
Advanced standing is an application category open to those
with a bachelor’s degree in social work accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Advanced standing applicants may seek waivers for up to eight of the following MSW courses: Human Behavior and the Social
Environment, History of Social Welfare Policy, Practice Methods 1 and 2, and Integrative Fieldwork Seminars 1 and 2,
which include 420 field practicum hours. Advanced standing
applicants must offer an equivalent BSW course for each with
a grade of B (3.0) or higher in order to receive a waiver.
Application Checklist
Academic Policies
The following materials must be submitted to Augsburg’s
Graduate Admissions Office:
• Completed and signed application form—
www.augsburg.edu/msw or call 612-330-1520.
The application completion deadline is January 15 each
year for entry in the following academic year. All applications and materials noted below are due by 5 p.m. on the
application completion deadline.
• $35 application fee
• One official transcript from each previously-attended postsecondary institution. This includes colleges, universities,
vocational/technical institutions, and PSEO institutions.
• Liberal arts prerequisite coursework including four
social sciences, three humanities, one biology, and one
Academic Achievement
Listed below are general descriptions for the application
process. Refer to the MSW application documents for details
regarding specific application requirements.
Admission Requirements
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will
be placed on academic probation for the following term. A 3.0
cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a
student to be removed from probation. If the cumulative
grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be
dismissed from the program. Students are retained in the program who can:
• maintain expected grade point average (3.0 or higher);
• complete course requirements of the program and field
placement in a timely manner;
• complete the program within four years;
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• abide by the department’s Standards for Social Work Education and the NASW Code of Ethics.
No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 will count toward the degree. Courses with a grade below 2.5 must be repeated. No more than two courses can be repeated. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the
grade point average. If a student receives a grade below 2.5 in
a field course, the MSW director will initiate a Level III review,
as outlined in section 3.2 of the Standards for Social Work Education.
Evaluation of Student Field Performance
The criteria for evaluating field performance can be found in
the MSW Field Manual, which is distributed to newly-admitted students at our field orientation prior to seeking the field
placement.
Four-Year Limit
All students are required to finish the degree within four years
of matriculation. See page 12 for policy on Continuation of
coursework or final thesis.
Leave of Absence
Students who interrupt their program enrollment must request
a leave of absence through the MSW program in order to maintain their admitted status. The request must be made in writing.
A leave of absence typically requires a full year away from the
program in order to return to classes in sequence.
Prerequisite Courses
All foundation courses are prerequisite to the concentration
courses. Students may not enroll in the concentration courses
until successfully completing all foundation courses. In addition there are individual courses that are prerequisite to other
individual courses in the MSW curriculum. These are listed in
the MSW Handbook, which is distributed to newly-admitted
students.
Program Costs
In addition to tuition fees, MSW students can expect to purchase textbooks, a campus access permit, and student liability
insurance when in a field placement. There may be additional
fees associated with short-term electives abroad as well.
Graduate Scholarship Search Tips
Searching for grants and scholarships for graduate study can
be an arduous task. As you may know, graduate students do
not have access to many of the financial aid opportunities
open to undergraduates. Because of this, we strongly encourage you to spend some time doing your own independent research into graduate funding available locally, nationally, and
globally.
The simplest way to begin a search for graduate funding is to
look online. There are many “free” scholarship search engines
on the Web. We suggest you start with these before moving
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on to the fee-based services. As with most free services, there
is a draw-back—your e-mail address may be shared with other
organizations that may send you solicitations. You should always use caution when providing your personal information
via the Internet. Make sure the webpage you are using to enter
a “profile” about yourself is protected by a security system.
This is usually indicated by your browser with a closed padlock icon in the lower right corner. You should also check the
fine print and know if anything besides your e-mail address
will be sold to other organizations. Having said that, the following websites may provide a good starting point for your
search:
www.naswfoundation.org
www.gradloans.com
www.cswe.org
www.gradschools.com
www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org
www.fastweb.com
www.aauw.org
www.gradview.com
www.finaid.org
www.petersons.com
www.students.gov
www.srnexpress.com
Examples of Social Work Graduate Scholarships
Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships offered each year to students from ethnic groups of color. Applications due in May (go to
www.cswe.org.)
Gosnell Scholarship Funds
Ten awards ($1,000-$4,000) offered to social work students
interested in working with American Indian/Alaska Native
and Hispanic/Latino populations or in public and voluntary
nonprofit agency settings. Applications due in August (see
www.naswfoundation.org).
Vern Lyons Scholarship
One award ($2,000) offered to students interested in
health/mental health practice and a commitment to the
African American community. Applications due in August
(see www.naswfoundation.org).
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Several awards ($1,000 each) offered to students who demonstrate excellence in preparation for clinical social work practice. Applications due in March (see www.abecsw.org).
MSSA Diversity Educational Scholarship
One $500 award offered to students from African-American,
American Indian, Asian, GLBT, Hispanic and Immigrant Cultures in completing their education in the Human Service
Field. Applications due in June (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
Marjorie J. Carpenter Scholarship
One $1,500 award offered to students seeking education in
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the human service field so they may enhance their professional and/or technical skill development. Applications due in
June (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
Resources in Academic Libraries
Most academic libraries have several directories to peruse if
you prefer using hard print. Examples in Augsburg’s library
reference section:
Grants Register
Directory of Financial Aids for Women
Scholarships and Other Financial Aid for Minnesota Students
Financial Aid for Native Americans 1999-2000
(part of a series consisting of additional volumes for African
Americans, Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans.)
Augsburg Scholarships
Augsburg’s Social Work Department offers several scholarships each year. These are available to second-year studentsonly. They range in amount from $300 to $3,000.
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for Minority Social Work
Students
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship
Bodo F. Suemning Memorial Scholarship
Blanca Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship
AmeriCorps Tuition Discount
Augsburg offers a tuition discount to students who are or have
been AmeriCorps volunteers—25% off the tuition cost of one
course per trimester. This would apply to all trimesters of
your MSW program. Contact the Enrollment Center for more
information.
Military Discount
organization, the MSW Forum. The purpose of the forum is to
facilitate communication between social work students and
the social work department, as well as to provide the opportunity for student participation in department governance, curriculum development, and program improvements. As such,
forum members are invited to attend Social Work department
meetings via representatives.
The forum historically has been volunteer based. Any student
may serve on the forum, provided the student can make a
commitment to attend the meetings and share in the efforts.
The MSW director and MSW program coordinator also serve
on the forum. Other faculty may be invited as permanent
members or as guests.
Past forum members established these guidelines:
• provide an avenue for students to share and discuss ideas
and/or concerns related to the MSW educational experience with the Social Work Department
• encourage constructive dialogue among students, faculty,
and department and College administrators
• make recommendations to the department regarding program improvements
• receive and give feedback on expectations of faculty, students, and the College
• plan and coordinate MSW student events, lectures, discussions
• organize social action projects
MSW Faculty
Anthony Bibus, III, Professor of Social Work. BA, College of
St. Thomas; MA, University of Virginia; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Laura Boisen, Associate Professor of Social Work, MSW Field
Coordinator. BS, Wartburg College; MSSW, University of Wisconsin; MPA, Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
(see page 18)
Other Resources
There is a general guide on Augsburg’s webpage that gives advice to “seniors” about finding funding for graduate school—
go to www.augsburg.edu/gradstudy.
Accreditations and Affiliations
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see page 9.
The Augsburg Master of Social Work program is accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
MSW Forum
Lois A. Bosch, Associate Professor of Social Work, MSW Program Director. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of
Iowa; PhD, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.
Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BS,
Augsburg College; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Ankita Deka, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi
University; MSW, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Christina Erickson, Associate Professor of Social Work, Field
Education Coordinator. BS, University of Minnesota; MSW,
University of Minnesota-Duluth; PhD, University of IllinoisChicago.
Annette Gerten, Associate Professor of Social Work, BSW
Field Coordinator. BA, College of St. Catherine; MSW, University of Michigan; PhD, University of Minnesota.
All MSW students are invited to participate in the student-run
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Master of Social Work
Melissa Hensley, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA,
MSW, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis; MHA, University of Missouri–Columbia.
Barbara Lehmann, Associate Professor of Social Work, BSW
Program Director. BA, Knox College; MSW, Tulane University;
PhD, Case Western Reserve University.
Nancy Rodenborg, Associate Professor of Social Work, Department Chair. BA, Indiana University; MSW, University of
Minnesota; MIA, School of International Training; PhD, University of Arizona.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Professor of Social Work. BS, University of North Texas; MSW, University of Illinois; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Michael Schock, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, University of Washington; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD,
University of Washington.
Maryann Syers, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Arizona State University; MSW, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Ngoh-Tiong Tan (on leave), Professor of Social Work. BA,
University of Singapore; MSW, University of Pennsylvania;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Staff
Emily Cronk, Administrative Assistant
Doran Edwards, BSW Assistant Director
Courtney Kocher, Field Assistant
Holley Locher-Stulen, MSW Program Coordinator
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Andra Adolfson
Dan W. Anderson ’65
Mark A. Eustis
Anthony Genia ’85, MD
Alex Gonzalez ’90
Michael R. Good ’71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi Harpstead
Richard C. Hartnack
The Rev. Rolf Jacobson
Bishop Craig E. Johnson
Ruth E. Johnson ’74, MD
Eric J. Jolly
Cynthia Jones ’81
Dean Kennedy ’75
Toby Piper LaBelle ’96
LaJune Thomas Lange ’68
André J. Lewis ’73
Jennifer H. Martin
Marie O. McNeff
Paul S. Mueller ’84, MD
Lisa Novotny ’80
Bishop Duane C. Pederson
Paul C. Pribbenow
Stephen Sheppard
Marshall S. Stanton, MD
Philip Styrlund ’79
The Rev. David Tiede
Joan L. Volz ’68
The Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76
Bonnie Wallace
The Rev. Mark Wilhelm
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AuGSBURG
COLLEGE
GRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG
2009-2010
Official publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College's
graduate programs. Although information was current at th... Show more
AuGSBURG
COLLEGE
GRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG
2009-2010
Official publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College's
graduate programs. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is
subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the College
policies in force at the time of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to know
the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions
about anything in this catalog, consult the Adult and Graduate Admissions Office, the
graduate program directors, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page iv for
correspondence or telephone inquiries.
Published December 2008
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College's exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are
part of a select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an
excellent curriculum, a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats
that meet the needs of busy and successful people. Augsburg College's several graduate-level programs-the
Master of Arts in Education (MAE), Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL), Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN),
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA), and Master of
Social Work (MSW, and MSW/MA or MDiv, together with Luther Seminary)-are distinguished by the
opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills. The programs do so in an
environment that encourages students to transform theory into action and classroom experience into personal
and professional achievement.
Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: To nurture future leaders in service to the world by
providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse
campus community.
For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features
expansive perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental
sustainability.
At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you, the individual student,
find your calling at work and in the world. The Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality
educational experiences, personal attention, and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents
and skills. We are confident that our graduates are prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society,
the hallmark of an Augsburg degree.
Sincerely,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President, Augsburg College
Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office
Welcome to our graduate programs. We are committed to education that prepares people for leadership in
their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional arts and sciences form the
best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow.
Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting and
challenging field experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic internships,
experiential education, and cultural enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester become extended campuses
for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our campus community ensures that our graduates are prepared
for the range of experiences and perspectives that characterize today's global environment.
When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning opportunities in
state-of-the-art classrooms, with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and staff. You join a body of
experienced people who quickly form your network of employer connections and career opportunities. We
encourage our alumni to become your mentors and build on our city connections through public events,
including our convocations and Advent Vespers.
All our programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of service, with one
another and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on the world as they develop their
identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to participate in socially- and economicallysustainable development. We hope that at some time during your degree, you'll explore the opportunities to
participate in an international learning experience-for example, travel seminars to our global campuses in
Central America, Mexico, and Namibia, and opportunities to meet visiting students and faculty members
from our partner institutions in Norway, Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired by the faith of our
Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg's doors, we welcome a
diversity of cultures and faiths .
Although each graduate program has its own "neighborhood" and unique features, we encourage
interdisciplinary courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across disciplines. We encourage
both "horizontal" initiatives-i.e., cross-program collaboration-as well as "vertical" initiatives-engaging
our undergraduate students to consider graduate work. This means that sometimes you may be encouraging
classmates who are just beginning to imagine a graduate degree.
We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot wait to
meet you.
Sincerely,
~C.~
Barbara A. Farley
Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Dean of the College
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Rosemary]. Link
Associate Vice President of Academic
Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies
Table of Contents
Directory of Offices and Programs . . . ... . ... . , .iv
Introducing Augsburg College ........ ... .. . . .
History ........................... .. ... .. l
Minneapolis and Rochester Locations .. ... ... . .2
Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships . . . . .3
Facts and Figures .... . ................ . ... .4
Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Calendars ........... . . _. ..... . .. . .5
Academic Policies . ... ....... . .. .. . . . . ..... .5
Evaluation of Transfer Credit ..... . , ... .... . . .6
Student Rights ................. . . . . ... . .. . .6
Graduate Admissions
Admission to Augsburg College .... ... . .... . .. 9
Readmission to the College ....... . ........ . . .9
Admission of International Students .... . ..... .9
Financing Your Education . . .. . . . .. ... ...... .
Costs of Study .......... . . .... ..... ... . .. . 11
Payment Options . . .. . .. . .. ... .... ... .. .. . 11
Sources of Financial Aid .. , . . ... , .... . . . ... . 11
Applying for Financial Aid ... . . . ...... .... .. 11
Refund Schedule ... ..... .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 12
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Education ................. 14
Master of Arts in Leadership ...... ...... ..... 26
Post-Master's Certificate in Leadership Studies
] oint degree in Accounting and Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing .................. .36
Master of Business Administration ........... .44
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies .52
Master of Social Work .. .... . ......... .. .... 60
Dual Degree with Luther Seminary
College Information
Maps (Minneapolis and Rochester campuses) . , .74
Augsburg Board of Regents ............ . . ... .75
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Directory of Offices and Programs
Academic Affairs: 612-330-1024
Adult and Graduate Admissions Office:
612-330-1101 or gradinfo@augsburg.edu
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Vicki Olson, Director: 612-330-1131
Karen Howell, Coordinator: 612-330-1354
maeinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/mae
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)
Norma Noonan, Director: 612-330-1198
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
malinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augburg.edu/mal
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director:
612-330-1214
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209
manursing@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
Bool<store: 612-359-6491
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion:
612-330-1707 or www.augsburg.edu/cchp
Campus Ministry:
612-330-1732 or campmin@augsburg.edu
Enrollment Center:
612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, or
enroll@augsburg.edu
Questions about registration, financial aid, transcripts,
payments, accounts
Lindell Library: 612-330-1604 or
www.augsburg.edu/library
Public Safety: 612-330-1717 or
security@augsburg.edu
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Steven Zitnick, Director: 612-330-1304
Katherine Fagen, Coordinator: 612-330-1774
mbainfo@augsburg.edu
wwww.augsburg.edu/mba
Registrar's Office: 612-330-1036 or
registrar@augsburg.edu
Rochester Campus Program Office:
507-288-2886 or rochinfo@augsburg.edu
Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
Dawn Ludwig, Director: 612-330-1399
Carrie Benton, Coordinator: 612-330-1518
paprog@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/pa
Master of Social Worl< (MSW)
Lois Bosch, Director: 612-330-1633
Holley Locher, Coordinator: 612-330-1763
mswinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu.msw
Master of Social Work, and Master of Arts
in Theology or Master of Divinity
Luther Seminary: 651-641-3521
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Welcome/Information Desk: 612-330-1000
Introducing Augsburg College
At Augsburg College, we believe that
graduate education should prepare
gifted people for positions of leadership in their communities and places of
work. Augsburg graduates will be able
to demonstrate not only the mastery of
a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems,
act ethically and communicate effectively in a global world. The heart of an
Augsburg education is the Augsburg
mission, informed by the liberal and
professional arts and sciences, to serve
our neighbors in the heart of the city
with faith-based, ethical values. We
welcome students from a diversity of
backgrounds and experiences. Also,
our programs look to the world
through international courses and cultural exchanges.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Augsburg College is to
nurture future leaders in service to the
world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based
in the liberal arts and shaped by the
faith and values of the Christian
Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse campus community.
HISTORY
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary
founded by Norwegian Lutherans in
America, named after the confession of
faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg
opened in September 1869 , in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians
were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first
president (1869-1876). Professor
Weenaas recruited two teachers from
Norway-Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly
articulated the direction of Augsburg:
to educate Norwegian Lutherans to
minister to immigrants and to provide
such "college" studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates;
second, prepare future theological students; and third, educate the farmer,
worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is
also practical.
and city life. This early interest in professional life as well education is a celebrated theme in our history and has led
to the fusion of the liberal and professional arts as a hallmark of the Augsburg College graduate.
Augsburg's next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to
church and community has been Augsburg's theme for over 130 years.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and
improve academic offerings. Now the
College was a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received
the most attention.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's
second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student
involvement in the community gave
early expression to the concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service."
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was
a group of independent congregations
committed to congregational autonomy
and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran
body. The college division, however, was
still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911 , George Sverdrup
Jr, became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an
appeal to a broader range of students
than just those intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in
1922 under the leadership of Gerda
Mortensen, dean of women. She spent
the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
The College's mission assumed a double character-ministerial preparation
together with a more general education
for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg
elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (1938-1962). His involvement in
ecumenical and civic circles made
Augsburg a more visible part of church
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective
majors. With curriculum change came a
concerted effort to become accredited.
Full accreditation was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College's
mission as serving the good of society
first and the interests of the Lutheran
Free Church second. The seminary
moved to Luther Theological Seminary
(now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in
1963 when the Lutheran Free Church
merged with the American Lutheran
Church. Subsequently, the American
Lutheran Church merged with two
other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Students at Augsburg College
benefit from the Lutheran tradition of
service to your neighbor and faith in
the city.
A College in the City
Paul C. Pribbenow became the 10th
president of Augsburg College in July
2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages-in
the midst of a great city-to be faithful
citizens, in service to the world.
AUGSBURG TODAY
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the
founders who believed:
• Education should have a solid liberal
arts core at the graduate level; this
focus centers on the ability to think
critically and broadly about the
world and the work we do in it;
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• An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community
and centers of faith;
• The city-with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity-is an
unequaled learning environment.
Augsburg is a college of the liberal and
professional arts and sciences, with its
main campus set in the heart of a great
metropolitan center. There are now
over 20,000 Augsburg alumni. In a
world that has changed much since
those first days of the College, Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and
work. In addition to undergraduate liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers
master's degree programs in education,
leadership, nursing, business, physician assistant studies, and social work,
plus a dual degree MSW/MA or
MSW/MDiv with Luther Seminary
Augsburg is enhanced by its global
centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform
research, take courses, or consult with
faculty in those locations to gain new
perspectives on their discipline.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg's
graduate programs is participation in a
community of adult learners. This
community is enriched by the presence
of men and women with a variety of
work and life experiences. To facilitate
this kind of community interaction,
Augsburg encourages students to make
use of all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the Kennedy Center, and
the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music
and dramatic presentations and
athletic events.
Graduate Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College
is particularly proud of the excellence
and commitment of its professors.
Most faculty hold the doctorate or
other terminal degree, and all consider
teaching and service to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a
variety of research activities, but these
support and are secondary to their
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teaching. Faculty are actively involved
in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best
practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Adult and Graduate Admissions
Office at 612-330-1101, or the
Rochester program office at
507-288-2886.
Augsburg's small classes encourage its
tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as
academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Augsburg's Rochester campus is located
in the facilities of Bethel Lutheran
Church (ELCA) just a few blocks south
of the heart of a city of approximately
100,000 residents. Situated in the heart
of the Midwest, the community has a
rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Students at the
Rochester campus are students of
Augsburg College. As such, our purpose is to "educate for service," by
preparing and equipping women and
men to make a difference in the world.
MINNEAPOLIS AND ROCHESTER
LOCATIONS
Augsburg's Minneapolis campus surrounds Murphy Square, the first of 170
parks in Minneapolis, the "City of
Lakes." The University of Minnesota
West Bank campus and one of the city's
largest medical complexes-the University of Minnesota Medical Center,
Fairview-are adjacent to Augsburg,
with the Mississippi River and the
Seven Corners theatre district just a
few blocks away Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and
recreational opportunities, are just
minutes west and east via Interstate 94,
which forms the southern border of
the campus.
Convenient bus routes run by the campus and connect with the suburbs.
Augsburg is located just blocks away
from two Hiawatha Line light rail
stations.
Augsburg established its branch campus in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1998.
Classes in Rochester meet on an
evening schedule with occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to
working adults. There are three
trimesters in each academic year, and
students can enter degree programs in
the fall, winter, or spring. Several complete degree programs are available
through the Rochester campus. In
addition, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based courses and
courses taken in the day or Weekend
College program on the Minneapolis
campus. Students who enroll in
Rochester courses are required to use
technology in the learning and communication process through the online
course management system. Further
information may be obtained at
ON THE MINNEAPOLIS CAMPUS
Admissions Offices
The Adult and Graduate Admissions
Office (for Weekend College,
Rochester, and Graduate Studies) is
located at 624 21st Avenue South. The
Physician Assistant Studies Program
admissions office is located in Anderson Hall.
Augsburg for Adults Office
Augsburg for Adults focuses on adultcentered educational programs and
assists adult learners in all programs. It
evaluates how the program fulfills their
needs and identifies the educational
services to help them succeed. The
Augsburg for Adults office is located in
Oren Gateway Center 110.
Augsburg Abroad
The Augsburg Abroad office, located in
Murphy Place, provides advising and
administrative services for students
interested in an international experience. Resources for study, work, internship, and volunteer opportunities
abroad are available.
Bookstore
The Augsburg College Bookstore, operated by Barnes and Noble, is located in
the Oren Gateway Center. Online purchasing, phone purchasing, and delivery services are available through the
bookstore.
Counseling and Health Promotion
The Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion (CCHP) offers programs
and services that enhance student
learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center is
located at 628 21st Avenue South.
Christensen Center
Christensen Center is the hub of college life. The new first-floor student
lounge area offers games, TV, and a
place to gather. Also in Christensen
Center are Cooper's Coffee Shop, the
Commons dining areas , Christensen
Center Art Gallery, and offices for student government and student publications . The Office of Undergraduate
Admissions for Day College is located
on the first floor.
Murphy Place
Murphy Place is home to three of the
four components of the Office of International Programs-Augsburg Abroad,
Center for Global Education, and International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color - American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center,
Pan-Asian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student Services.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication
The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the
theatre and communication studies
offices, as well as the film program.
Foss Center's lower level is home to the
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
James G. Lindell Family Library
This library and information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. The
library is located on the block of campus bordered by 22nd and 21st
Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and
Seventh Street.
Old Main
Home for the Languages and CrossCultural Studies, and Art Departments,
Old Main was extensively remodeled in
1980, combining energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center
Dedicated in 2007, Oren Gateway Center is positioned on Riverside Avenue
to serve as the "gateway" to campus. It
houses Alumni Relations, Parent and
Family Relations, Institutional
Advancement, Augsburg for Adults, the
Master of Business Administration program, the Master of Arts in Leadership
program, and the Step UP program. The
center also includes student residence
apartments, the Gage Family Art
Gallery, Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo
Cafe, classrooms , and thejohnson
Conference Center.
Science Hall
Kennedy Center
This three-story addition to Melby
Hall features a wrestling training facility, classroom space, locker-room and
fitness facilities, as well as hospitality
and meeting rooms, classrooms, and
office space.
Melby Hall
This complex provides facilities for the
health and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness
Center, and serves as the College's general auditorium.
Augsburg is accredited by:
• The Higher Learning Commission of
the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools
Music Hall
Music Hall contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom
facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices
for the music faculty.
Food Services
A variety of food options are available
both in the Christensen Center and in
Oren Gateway Center.
ACCREDITATION, APPROVALS,
AND MEMBERSHIPS
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission
on Education for the Physician
Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE)
• Council on Social Work Education
( CSWE) (bachelor's and master's
degrees)
Augsburg's programs are approved by:
• American Chemical Society
• Minnesota Board of Teaching
• National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Association of Schools of
Music
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of:
• American Association of Colleges
and Universities (AACU)
• American Association of Colleges of
Teacher Education (AACTE)
Classrooms, science laboratories, a
medium-sized auditorium, faculty
offices, and Finance and Administration offices are found in Science Hall.
• American Association of Higher
Education (AAHE)
Sverdrup Hall
• Campus Compact
The Enrollment Center, classrooms,
and faculty offices are located in Sverdrup Hall.
• Council of Independent Colleges
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
Originally built as a dormitory, Memorial Hall contains the president's office,
Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices.
• Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
(CIC)
• Lutheran Education Council in
North America (LECNA)
• National American Music Therapy
Association, Inc.
• National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
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• National Society for Experiential
Education (NSEE)
• Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities (ACTC),
• Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
• Minnesota Private College Council
(MPCC)
• Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance
(TCAEA)
See individual graduate program sections for additional accreditation and
affiliation citations.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota
Office of Higher Education pursuant to
sections 136A.61to136A.71. Credits
earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
• Calendar year-Weekend/evening
trimesters and weekday semesters,
varying by the graduate program
• Majors-More than 50 majors in 35
departments and programs with two
five-year degrees (BA in accounting
with MAL, and BS/MSW in social
work). Six master's degree programs.
• Off-campus programs-The Office
of International Programs offers programs through Augsburg's Center for
Global Education and International
Partners programs for short- and
longer-term study abroad, for both
undergraduate and graduate students.
• Athletic affiliation-Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA), Division Ill.
CLERY ACT INFORMATION
AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACTS AND
FIGURES
• Location-Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis.
The College moved to Minneapolis
in 1872.
• Religious affiliation-The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA). Although a strong plurality
of students are Lutheran, 15 percent
are Roman Catholic, and 1 7 percent
represent other denominations and
religions.
• Enrollment (fall 2008)-3,948 students from 40 countries. Graduate
student enrollment is 842.
• Alumni-Appox. 25,000 alumni
from 1870 through August 2008,
including over 1,200 graduate program alumni.
• Student/Faculty ratio-14 to 1
• Campus-17 major buildings. Major
renovations to classrooms in 2007.
• Accessibility-Augsburg is one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator
system provides inside access to 12
major buildings.
• Degrees granted-BA, BS, BM, MA,
MBA, MS, MSW
• Library-Over 180,000 items, direct
access to over 2.5 million through
CUC, the Twin Cities private college
library consortium.
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The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on
reported crimes on and near Augsburg
property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus
security and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/
security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg's Department of
Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or
disability in its education policies,
admissions policies, scholarship and
loan programs, athletic and/or school
administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its
employees and students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the
Office of Human Resources, CB 79,
Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside
Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or
612-330-1058.
Academic Programs and Policies
ACADEMIC CALENDARS
Most of our graduate programs meet
on a trimester calendar. Physician
Assistant Studies classes meet on a
semester day schedule.
The academic calendars for individual
programs can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. All academic calendars are subject to change.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the
American Association of University
Professors and the Association of
American Colleges.
Academic Honesty
A college is a community of learners
whose relationship relies on trust.
Honesty is necessary to preserve the
integrity and credibility of scholarship
by the Augsburg College community.
Academic dishonesty, therefore, is not
tolerated. As a College requirement,
student course projects, papers, and
examinations may include a statement
by the student pledging to abide by the
College's academic honesty policies
and to uphold the highest standards of
academic integrity. (See Augsburg's
Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/)
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in
each program will be based on number
grades using a 4.0 point scale, where
4.0 achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for details of
field study and special projects. Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in order
to graduate; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program
Progression Standards Policy.
Withdrawn Status
W-Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline
without notation on the record
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be
awarded when the instructor gran ts
permission after determining that a
student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who
receive an incomplete grade should be
capable of passing the course if they
satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an
incomplete grade, a student must file
an Application for incomplete Grade
form with the Office of the Registrar
that states the reasons for the request,
outlines the work required to complete
the course, and includes the course
instructor's signature. The instructor
may stipulate the terms and conditions
that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same
course (or a portion of the same
course) in a following term with an
incomplete grade. The student must
complete the outstanding work in
enough time to allow evaluation of the
work by the instructor and the filing of
a grade before the final day of the following academic term in the student's
program. If the work is not completed
by the specified date of the following
academic term, the grade for the course
becomes 0.0.
Academic Probation
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0
cumulative grade point average. If a
student falls below a 3.0 average, the
student will be placed on academic
probation for the following term. A 3.0
cumulative grade point average must
be restored in order for a student to be
removed from probation. Graduate students in the Physician Assistan must
consult the PA Program Progression
Standards Policy.
Attendance Policy
Class attendance is expected and
should be considered a responsibility,
not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. Students
must notify the professor in advance
of any expected absence. In the case
of emergency, when prior notification
is not possible, students must notify
the professor of an absence as soon
as possible.
Continuation Policy for Thesis or
Final Project
Students enrolled in a thesis or final
project are subject to a continuation fee
schedule after the term in which tuition
was paid for the project. These continuation fees maintain a student's library,
AugNet, and parking privileges while
work on the final project is ongoing.
During this time of research and writing, students pay either a $10 campus
access fee or a $200 continuation fee
each term until the project is completed,
or until the time limit for project completion is reached. The schedule for
when each fee is applied varies among
programs.
Course credit and contact hours
A full credit course (1.0) is equal to
four semester credits or six quarter
credits. Each full course on the
trimester schedule meets for approximately 28 contact hours (MSW
trimesters meet for 32 hours, and the
PA weekday semester schedule is
approximately 45 hours) with the
expectation of substantial independent
and group study offered through the
web-based electronic course management system.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the graduate degree, all
graduate students must achieve the following:
• Successful completion of all required
courses
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician
Assistant students must consult the
PA Program Progression Standards
Policy.
• Successful completion of all degree
requirements within the stipulated
period of matriculation or a signed
continuation agreement with Augsburg College.
Dismissal for Academic Performance
A student whose GPA falls below the
required GPA for his/her graduate program (3 .0 in most programs) in two or
more terms may be subject to probation
or dismissal. A plan for the student to
continue in the program may be worked
out with the program director.
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Dismissal for Non-Professional
Behavior
Students may be dismissed for violation of standards of behavior defined
by their profession, their program, or
the College.
Dropping Courses or Withdrawing
Students who enroll in courses but
later decide not to attend must formally
drop their courses through the registrar's office prior to the start of classes
to avoid being charged for those
courses. Students who do not properly
drop courses will be responsible for the
tuition, regardless of non-attendance.
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn
online through AugNet Records and
Registration or in person at the Enrollment Center during hours of operation.
If you need assistance with this, contact your program faculty at least two
days in advance of the start of classes.
Independent Study
Students may request to complete an
independent study course as an addition to the required coursework. A faculty sponsor is required for an
independent study project, and project
proposals must be approved by the program director in order to receive credit.
Independent study may not be used as
a replacement for a standard course
offered in the curriculum, with the
exception of the general elective (if
approved). A special independent study
registration form is required and is
available at the Enrollment Center.
Terms of Non-attendance
Students who interrupt their program
enrollment for longer than one semester or three trimesters must readmit to
the College and program to resume
their degree program. For an absence
of any length, students should coordinate with their program director prior
to leaving. Due to a variety of program
schedules and cohorts for some
degrees, it is required that students
meet with their adviser and obtain the
advice of their director.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Students may petition the program
director for transfer credit to apply to
program requirements. The transfer of
credit will be evaluated on an individual
basis. Students will be asked to provide
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appropriate documentation regarding
previous coursework, including but not
limited to an official transcript, course
description, and syllabus. In order to be
considered for transfer, a course must
be from a regionally-accredited college
or university and graded 3.0/B or better.
Courses must have been taken at the
graduate level and course content must
be comparable to program requirements
at Augsburg.
The maximum number of course credits that can be transferred to these program is as follows:
Master of Arts in Education (2.0)
Master of Arts in Leadership (2.0)
the college community in regard to
their personal and professional concerns. However, times do occur in
which students think they have been
mistreated. This procedure is provided
in order to ensure that students are
aware of the way in which their problems with faculty members can be
resolved informally and to provide a
more formal conciliation process when
needed. Each student must be given
adequate opportunity to bring problems to the attention of the faculty with
the assurance that each will be given
fair treatment. The faculty member
must be fully informed of the allegations and given an opportunity to
respond to them in a fair and reasonable manner.
Master of Arts in Nursing (3.0)
Master of Business Administration ( 6.0)
Master of Science, Physician Assistant
Studies (Contact program coordinator)
Master of Social Work (8.0)
Augsburg course credits are equivalent
to four semester hours or six quarter
hours. Therefore, transfer credits that
are reported to Augsburg as semester or
quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by dividing by four
or six respectively
Courses and credits that are accepted
in transfer are recorded on the student's
transcript. Grades and gradepoints
from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not
included in the student's cumulative
grade point average.
STUDENT RIGHTS
The College has adopted a statement of
student rights and responsibilities and
has provided for due process in the
matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in
the Augsburg Student Guide, at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination.
Grievance Procedures Involving
Augsburg College Faculty Members
and Students
Part I-Introduction/Preface
Augsburg College is committed to a
policy of treating fairly all members of
Definition of Grievance
A grievance is defined as dissatisfaction
occurring when a student believes that
any conduct or condition affecting
her/him is unjust or inequitable, or creates unnecessary hardship. Such grievances include, but are not limited to a
violation, misinterpretation, or
inequitable application of an academic
rule, regulation, or policy of the College or prejudicial, capricious, or manifestly unjust academic evaluation.
College policies and procedures that do
not come within the scope of the
Grievance Procedures are the sexual
harassment policy, the sexual violence
policy, the Committee on Financial
Petitions, Discipline Process, and Academic Standing.
Time Limits
Time limits will include only business
days (M-F) for the program in which
the student was enrolled. (Weekends,
and vacation days are not included;
summer may not be included depending on the student's program.)
Part II-Informal Process
It is always the student's responsibility
to know these procedures and timelines and to follow them.
A. Any time a student feels that she/he
has been mistreated by a faculty member, the student should contact the faculty member to discuss the problem
and attempt to resolve it.
B. If no mutually satisfactory solution
can be reached with the faculty member or if, in unusual circumstances, the
student prefers not to confer with the
faculty member, the student should
discuss the problem with the department chairperson of the faculty
member and attempt resolution of
the problem.
C. If the problem cannot be resolved in
discussions with the faculty member or
department chairperson, or if the faculty member and the department
chairperson are the same individual,
the student may contact the vice president of academic affairs and dean of
the College.
D. The student must begin the Informal
Grievance process within 15 days of the
conduct giving rise to the grievance, by
submitting an Informal Grievance
Form to the vice president of academic
affairs and dean of the College.
• The time limit to begin the Informal
Grievance process for a grade appeal
will be 30 days from the last published finals date for the relevant
term. It is the responsibility of the
student to maintain a correct and current address on file with the registrar.
request for such extension before the
end of the time limit. If the vice president of academic affairs and dean of
the College thinks the extension is
warranted, the Dean will notify all
concerned persons in writing.
E. If the grievance has been resolved,
either by agreement or by expiration of
the time limits, a copy of the informal
grievance and statements of the resolution will be kept by the vice president
of academic affairs and dean of the
College for one year. Neither a copy of
nor any reference to the grievance will
be placed in the personnel file of the
respondent.
If these informal discussions do not
resolve the problem to the satisfaction
of the student, a more formal conciliation procedure is available in Part Ill of
this document. Note: A student must
file a written grievance, per below,
within five days after completion of the
informal process
Part III- Formal Process Preface
If a student has a grievance with a faculty member that has not been
resolved through the Informal Grievance Process described in Part II of this
document, the student may then seek
resolution through formal procedures.
• The vice president of academic
affairs and dean of the College and
the student must ensure the informal
process is completed in 20 days . (See
Part I for definition of time limits.)
• In unusual circumstances, the time
limit may be extended by the vice
president of academic affairs and
dean of the College . A grievant or
respondent must submit a written
In accordance with FERPA, you are
notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education
records
You have the right to review and
inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review
your records.
Right to request amendment of
education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record
that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of
your right to privacy This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence
that the record should be changed if
Augsburg decides not to alter your
education records as you requested.
For a complete copy of the procedures,
contact the dean's office, Academic
Affairs.
Right to give permission for disclosure
of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to
give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information contained in your education
records, except to the extent that
FERPA and the regulations regarding
FERPA authorize disclosure without
your permission.
FER PA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended,
provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Augsburg College understands that no information other than "directory
information" can be released without
the written permission of the student.
Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be
released to anyone outside of the official
personnel (faculty and administration)
at Augsburg. For example, this means
that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/recommendation or
nominate students for awards unless
explicit written permission is given by
the student to release non-"directory
information." It is not sufficient to ask
for letters of recommendation. (See
One exception which permits disclosure
without consent is disclosure to school
officials with legitimate education interests. A school official is a person
employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or
research, or support staff position
(including law enforcement unit personnel and health stafD; person or company with whom the College has
contracted (such as an attorney, auditor,
or collection agent); a person serving on
the Board of Trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or
assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest
if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibility
• If the student could not reasonably
be expected to be aware of the conduct when it occurred, the student
will have 15 days to file the grievance from the date on which the student could reasonably be expected to
be aware of the conduct or condition
that is the basis for the grievance . It
is the responsibility of the student to
establish the reasonableness of such
non-awareness. The vice president
of academic affairs and dean of the
College will determine if this paragraph applies to a grievant.
Physician Assistant Studies for details of
its program policy)
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Right to withhold disclosure of
"directory information"
FERPA uses the term "Directory Information" to refer to those categories of
personally identifiable information that
may be released for any purpose at the
discretion of Augsburg College without
notification of the request or disclosure
to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider very carefully the consequences
of any decision by you to withhold
directory information. Should you
decide to inform Augsburg College not
to release Directory Information, any
future request for such information
from persons or organizations outside
of Augsburg College will be refused.
"Directory information" includes the
following:
• The student's name;
• The student's address;
• The student's telephone number;
• The student's e-mail address;
• The student's date and place of birth;
• The student's major and minor field
of study;
• The student's academic class level;
• The student's enrollment status
(FT/HT/LHT);
• The student's participation in officially recognized activities and
sports;
• The student's degrees and awards
received;
• The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
• The student's dates of attendance;
• The most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the
student; and
• The student's photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent
permission to release it. Augsburg
assumes no liability for honoring your
instructions that such information be
withheld. The Office of the Registrar
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must be notified in writing of your
intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not
received by the registrar prior to Sept.
15 (or within 10 school days of the
start of a subsequent term for a new
student), it will be assumed that all
Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed
each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint
with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave.
S.W, Washington, D.C., 20202-4605,
concerning Augsburg's failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate
what information may be reported in
the letter.
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Admission to Augsburg College
All graduate programs require
students to have a bachelor's degree
from a regionally-accredited four-year
institution.
All graduate students must submit
completed application forms that can
be downloaded from each individual
program's web page, as listed below.
Each graduate program also has additional program requirements, which
may include coursework, professional
experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these additional
requirements.
MA, Education-p. 24
www.augsburg.edu/mae
MA, Leadership-p. 33
www.augsburg.edu/mal
MA, Nursing,-p. 42
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
MBA-p. 49
www.augsburg.edu/mba
MS , PA Studies-p. 57
www.augsburg.edu/pa
MSW-p. 69
www.augsburg.edu/msw
READMISSION TO THE COLLEGE
tion in the United States that has been
designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of
study to such students, and has been
enrolled in SEVIS (Student and
Exchange Visitor Information System).
A student acquires F-1 status using
form 1-20, issued by a DBS-approved
school through SEVIS. Status is
acquired in one of two ways: 1) if the
student is abroad, by entering the
United States with the I-20 and an F-1
visa obtained at a U.S . consulate
(although citizens of some countries
are exempt from the visa requirement);
or 2) if the student is already in the
United States and not currently in F-1
status, by sending the 1-20 to USCIS
(United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) with an application
for change of nonimmigrant status.
A student who is maintaining valid F-1
status may transfer from another DHSapproved school to Augsburg by following the transfer procedures set forth in
the F-1 regulations. Simply transferring
academically from another school to
Augsburg does not transfer a student's
F-1 status unless the student and a Designated School Official (DSO) from
Augsburg follow these procedures.
The last day to receive approval for
readmission to the College and register
for classes is one business day prior to
the start of the term. Pending approval
by the graduate program, students who
left on probation or who were dismissed from the College must have
their readmission application and file
reviewed by the program director.
(Please consult with individual programs for information regarding readmission process).
In addition to fulfilling all general
admission requirements for a particular
graduate program, prospective F-1
students must also comply with the
following:
ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
To fulfill this requirement Augsburg
graduate programs require international applicants to submit an official
score report from the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a
minimum score of 100 (iBT), 250
(CBT) or 600 (PBT).
Augsburg College graduate programs
encourage qualified applicants from
other countries to apply.
An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who
is pursuing a "full course of study" to
achieve a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institu-
U.S. institution with a minimum of two
years of successful academic work
completed in the U.S. (seven or more
courses) .
B. Foreign Credential Evaluation
Augsburg requires foreign credential
evaluation for any transcript(s) from
an institution outside of the United
States. This evaluation should include
the following:
• Analysis of credentials-to determine if your degree is equivalent to
an accredited U.S. bachelor's degree.
Course-by-course evaluation-to
show your complete course listing
with credit values and grades
received for each course.
• Calculation of grade point averageto demonstrate your cumulative
grade point average using the standard U.S. grading system, i.e., A=4.0,
B=3.0, C=2.0, D=l.0, F=O.O.
• Translation to English (if applicable)
The evaluation report must be sent
directly to Augsburg's Adult and Graduate Admissions Office.
Augsburg accepts foreign credential
evaluations only from the following
organization:
World Education Services, Inc.
www.wes.org
A. Proof of English Competency
C. Proof of Financial Support
In order to receive an F-1 visa, the U.S.
Department of State (DOS) regulations
require international applicants to be
sufficiently proficient in English to pursue a full course of study.
International applicants must provide
reliable documentation that they have
financial resources adequate to meet
expenses for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition
and fees, books and supplies, room and
board, health insurance, personal
expenses , and living expenses for
dependents (if applicable).
The TOEFL is waived for applicants
who have a four-year degree from a
Funds may come from any dependable
source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal
funds, or funds from the student's family. Documentation of scholarships and
fellowships may be in the form of an
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Applicants for graduate study must
submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). To complete and
submit the FAFSA electronically, go to
www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
For further information, contact the
Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046,
1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu,
or www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
If a student is selected for verification,
additional documents will be needed.
Students in this situation will be contacted by the Enrollment Center.
FINANCIAL POLICIES
Refund Schedule
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of
a portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule (except
for the minimum charge of $100 to
cover administrative costs). Financial
aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College
or drop one or more courses and
receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial
aid adjustments are not necessarily
made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition
refund but have 80% of your financial
aid returned. Be sure you understand
the financial consequences of making
adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center
in order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw
(stop attending) but do not complete
the drop/add form are responsible for
all charges. Financial aid may be
adjusted based on the student's last
recorded date of attendance. Refund
calculations are based on the date that
the drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all
adjustments for aid, loans, fines,
deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting
credit balance is determined . Allow
two weeks for a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full
tuition charged, not a percentage of
any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g.
deposits made under the employer
reimbursement payment plan.
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Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Education
We are pleased with your interest in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. Augsburg has a long
history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and elsewhere. We
know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals-and
here's why.
OUR PHILOSOPHY. The Education Department program theme-Teacher as developing professional: from
classroom decision-maker to educational leader-suggests the expectations we have that our students will leave
our programs prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the institution. Our department
mission statement goes beyond leadership to also lay out our expectations for fostering "student learning and
well-being by being knowledgeable in content, being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice, building
relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively."
Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through course content, field experiences,
and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students leave our programs prepared to be knowledgeable,
collaborative, capable beginning teachers who imbue their practice with ethics, tolerance, and compassion.
OUR FACULTY. Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct
instructors, all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in
K-12 settings; all full-time faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and
field experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of
what we do and what you hope to do . We value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers.
OUR ACCESSIBILITY. We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes
work, family, and personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer
flexible scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends
to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals.
As a student in Augsburg's Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself
among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly
qualified teacher-the teacher you can become.
Vicki Olson, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Education
PROGRAMS
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
The Education Department offers initial licenses as well as
endorsements for already-licensed teachers that also lead to
a master's degree. The range of licenses available is
described below.
The K-6 elementary with a middle school specialty license
allows you to teach in grades K-6 and in your specialty area
of math, science, social studies, or language arts in middle
school. As an alternative to the middle school specialty,
MAE elementary licensure students can pursue a prekindergarten specialty. Licensure requirements are offered at
both the undergraduate and graduate level. That means
classes will include both undergraduate and graduate students, with graduate students having additional course
responsibilities. Graduate courses are taken at the 500 level.
Elementary education specialty areas in math, communication arts, and social studies are available through weekend
and weekday evening courses. The science specialty area is
available through a combination of weekday, weekday
evening, and weekend courses.
Secondary education licensure is available through weekend
and weekday evening courses in social studies, communication arts/literature, and K-12 visual arts. Licenses in other
majors, including biology, chemistry, health education,
mathematics, music education, physical education, and
physics can be completed through a combination of weekend, weekday evening, and weekday courses.
All of the following courses must be taken for licensure, and
four to six of them may be taken at the graduate (500) level
and applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the
MAE degree through the following four licensure options:
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
Pre-K specialty area endorsement
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
K-12 special education: emotional and behavioral disabilities
K-12 special education: learning disabilities
K-12 reading endorsement
Education Department Mission
To complete the license, you will also need to complete the
following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
The Augsburg College Education Department commits itself
to developing future educational leaders who foster student
learning and well-being by becoming knowledgeable in content, competent in pedagogy, and ethical in practice, and by
building relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively.
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
Master of Arts in Education Conceptual Framework
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math (1.0) *
Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our
graduate licensure and degree completion programs. The
Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are
leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their
institutions and communities.
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science (l.O)*
The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate versions of the combined undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing
graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well as
extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students are
required to include at least two graduate-level courses from
our Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program. This provides students the chance to study aspects of leadership as
part of their degree program. Third, the final project-be it an
action research or a leadership application project-gives students the opportunity to define an issue of concern and, supported by research, take on a leadership role in addressing it.
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Children's Lit/Language Arts (1.0)
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)*
EED 481,483 Student Teaching (2.0)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A
minimum of 100 hours in the classroom and educationrelated settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field
experiences. These experiences occur in K-8 classrooms
during the weekday.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements
The number of supporting content area courses required for
licensure depends upon the courses completed as part of the
bachelor's degree and/or other coursework Requirements are
determined by Minnesota licensure standards for specific
college-level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth
science for all students seeking elementary licensure. Specific
requirements are on file in the Education Department.
Minnesota licensure standards in a specialty area for middle
school: subject area specialties are offered in communication arts/literature, social studies, math, and science. The
pre-K specialty is also available. Specific requirements are
on file in the Education Department.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if i.t meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or
better was achieved. The Education Department and the
content area departments determine the courses that are
accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. Courses that are
older than seven years are judged on a case-by-case basis.
Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is
not automatically accepted into the MAE degree.
EOC 490/580 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional
development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EEO 312 K~6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
physical education at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Elementary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be
done for the abuser. Includes information about school
health education and services.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENL 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of
how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us
personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is
the Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that
comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio
and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations.
EOC 310/533 Learning and Development in an
Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all
students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on
needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admissions to department)
EEO 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children's
Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 331 Middle School Methods: Communication
Arts/Literature - Writing (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school
level. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 34 2 K-6 Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for
teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom
experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory
completion of licensure and/or degree program and program
portfolio.
Preprimary Specialty for Elementary Licensure
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
Students gain an understanding of philosophical, theoretical,
historical, pedagogical, societal, and institutional foundations of preprimary education. Attention is given to the
efforts of modern programs to adapt instruction to developmental levels and experience backgrounds of young children
and to work in partnership with parents and social service
agencies. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this
course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250,or their equivalents)
SECONDARY EDUCATION
K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are offered
weekends and weekday evenings through a combination of
graduate and undergraduate coursework. Additional content
areas are available through the weekday program. K-12
licenses allow you to teach your content area across elementary, middle school, and high school. Licenses for grades 512 allow you to teach at the middle and high school levels.
Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and above) is
available to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and
meet MAE admissions criteria.
Licensure Requirements
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for
licensure; four to six also may be taken at the graduate level
and applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity I Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary
Aged Children
Students gain an understanding of how to recognize and
construct, developmentally appropriate pedagogy and practice. Attention is given to the synthesis between course
readings and experience and students experience working
with current teachers in site based field experience. Field
experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250, or their equivalents; ECE 345/545)
ECE 347154 7 Immersion and Teaching Competence
Students gain an understanding of how to deliver developmentally appropriate instruction and assess learning appropriately for preprimary children. Students gain experience
taking the perspective of families and communicating with
them. A reflective practitioner's skills are developed through
self-evaluation of curriculum planning. Field experience
(20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: admission to department; PSY 105, 250 or their equivalents;
ECE 345, 346)
ECE 488 Student Teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten
Classroom
PSY 250 Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105 or
equivalent)
SOC 231 Family Systems
OR
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning
(Graduate students using the Preprimary endorsement must
take SPE 540.)
ESE 300/500 Reading and Writing in Content Area (1.0)
To complete the license, students also will need to complete
the following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments (1.0)*
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 -2.0)*
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A
minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related
settings is required prior to student teaching. Students
spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
Undergraduate Content Area Requirements
The equivalent of a major in a content area is required for K12 and 5-12 licensure. Students who have majored in a field
in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework evaluated by the major department at Augsburg. Additional content area coursework tied to licensure standards is
generally required, even with a completed academic major.
The following majors are offered almost entirely on weekends
and weekday evenings: communication arts/literature, history
or economics or psychology or sociology (all for social studies), art. Students seeking 5-12 licensure in social studies
must complete a broad-based core of courses in the social
studies in addition to a social science major.
The following majors are offered primarily or entirely through
the weekday program: biology, chemistry; physics, health,
physical education, music, and mathematics. Students seek-
ing licensure in any of these areas will likely need to take
additional content courses in the weekday schedule. Students
can obtain a 9-12 license in physics, chemistry, or biology
and have the option of adding the 5-8 general science to the
9-12 license. Students also can obtain the 5-8 general science
license without the 9-12 license.
Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota licensure standards
and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older
than seven years is judged on a case-by-case basis. Education
Department policy requires that a minimum of two content
area courses be taken at Augsburg. Specific course requirements for each content area are on file in the Education
Department. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE
degree program.
Secondary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
See course description on page 17.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENL 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of
how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and
communities. Also addressed in this course is Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural
content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesotabased American Indian tribal government, history, language,
and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio
and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all
students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on
needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EDC 480/580 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in
modern society, relationships with parents and community,
collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and writing
through the content areas. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department. Note: Students seeking 5-12 Communication
Arts/Literature licensure do not take this course).
ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule,
state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating
environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not take
this course).
ESE 310 K-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle
and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Middle school portion required for
elementary concentration in social studies taught concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5
course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission
to department)
ESE 330 K-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and
high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required for
elementary concentration in mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5
course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 340 K-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development. Middle school portion
required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science
(.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
ESE 350 K-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for elementary
concentration in communication arts/literature and for
communication arts/literature license. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department.)
ESE 351 K-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening
(.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
Licensure Requirements
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for
licensure, and up to six also may be taken at the graduate
level and applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (LO)*
ESE 352 K-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle
school and high school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
SPE 315 Special Education Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
ESE 360 K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 370 K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure. Secondary licenses require two
courses. K-12 licenses require two to three courses. Student
teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure
program and program portfolio.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
The MAE program with licensure in special education is
based on an innovative internship model that allows coursework and experience to occur simultaneously. In addition to
student teaching, students must complete two 40-hour field
placements where they will gain experience working with
students from age groups different from their internship site.
There are two licensure options in the K-12 Special Education program: emotional/behavioral disabilities (EBD), and
learning disabilities (LD). Both programs qualify you to
teach in special education programs and positions; many
students get licensure in both.
SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (LO)**
SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies (1.0)**
SPE 420/520 Planning, Design, and Delivery (1.0) **
SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices (1.0)**
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning (l.O) **
Learning Disabilities Core
Students wishing to earn learning disabilities licensure in
addition to emotional/behavioral licensure will take the
above courses in the emotional/behavioral core and two
additional specialty courses:
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
(1.0)**
SPE 434/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities (1.0)**
A student wishing to earn only a learning disabilities license
would take all of the above courses with the exception of
SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices.
To complete either license students will also need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
EDC 220 Education Technology (.5)
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
EED 330 Children's Lit./Language Arts
and
Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort-This graduate hcensure program in Special
Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American Indian perspective. It is being offered in collaboration
with the University of Minnesota-Duluth as a hybrid (partly
face-to-face; partly online) cohort program. The licensure
courses can be applied towards the MAE degree . See the
Education Department and www.augsburg!edu/
mae/academics/ais_focus.html for more information.
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math*
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science* (see course descriptions
under Elementary Education).
*Ten to 20 hours of field experience required as part of this
course. Students currently working in schools can often use
their school employment for their field experience.
**These courses are taken during the internship year. A significant amount of contact with students labeled EBD or LD
is required. The ideal situation for the internship year is to
be working in a K-12 setting with these students. Students
not currently employed in schools must be available for
extensive volunteer field placements during the internship
year. (Minimum 10 hours/week).
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply to the special education
program at the graduate level, students must have a degree
and be currently employed in a K-12 setting as a paraprofessional or licensed teacher, and/or have experience working
with students who are labeled with emotional, behavioral,
or learning disabilities, as well as considerable time available for volunteer field placements.
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children's
Literature
See course description on page 17.
This program is built on an inclusive education model. Under
this model, students learn how to work closely with both special and regular educators to facilitate inclusion of special
education students into the regular education classroom.
Special Education Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
See course description on page 17.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENL 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of
how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us
personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is
Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand
the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
See course description on page 17.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an
Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all
students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on
needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
See course description on page 17.
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
See course description on page 17.
SPE 315 Critical Issues: Special Education Seminar
(.5 course)
This course is designed to support students seeking special
education licensure throughout their internship year. Issues
related to special education and their specific settings are
the focus of the course. The department portfolio is completed as a part of this course.
SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/
Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional
and behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. It
addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the
EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives
and conceptual models as they relate to this category of disability (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the prereferral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and how they influence
student placement and programming. A qualitative and person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the epartment)
SPE 420/520 Planning, Desigu, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and
implement individual program plans and to create effective
learning environments for students labeled EBD. Particular
attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student
need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel.
(Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning
Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning
disabilities, which includes the medical and sociological
aspects specific to learning disabilities. It will also teach students how to access information relevant to the field. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department).
SPE 4 30/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with
students who are labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of
reflective, proactive, and non-aversive approaches drawn
from current best practices and including positive behavioral
supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas*
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and writing
through the content areas. Should be taken at the graduate
level for the reading endorsement. Field experience required
for K-12 reading endorsement. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 4 34/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students how to identify, adapt, and
implement developmentally appropriate instruction and
strategies that support the learning of students identified as
having learning disabilities. The specific focus will be on the
areas of reading, writing, and listening comprehension; and
math, reasoning, and problem solving skills. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department).
EDC 505 Literature in the Classroom (.5 course)
The study and use of literature in the K-12 classroom.
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with
special needs, specifically those families of students labeled
EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and
applied. The need to form strong connections with community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111, PPST and
admission to department).
EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership
The study of effective leadership and professional development strategies for individual schools and school districts,
reading standards, state and federal reading legislation, and
fiscal and budgetary operations. The focused implementation
of knowledge and skills gained in reading licensure coursework. Field experience required. (Taken concurrently with
EDC 508)
EDC 508 K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation
The study of student reading development, the knowledge
and use of gathering and analyzing data of students' reading,
and designing and applying appropriate reading curriculum
based on this information. Field experience required.
(Taken concurrently with EDC 510)
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching (1.0-2.0)
READING ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
Augsburg College offers a K-12 Reading Endorsement program. This endorsement has been established to provide
teachers with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to
expand their knowledge and practices in the area of reading
instruction.
Candidates for this license will complete 4.5 credits of
coursework that have been designed to meet the requirements established for this license by the Minnesota Board of
Teaching. Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts in Education degree.
These courses include:
EED 520 K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
ESE 500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas (1.0)*
*The courses EED 320/520 and ESE 300/500 are offered to
both undergraduate and graduate students: EED 320/520 is
part of the elementary and special education initial licensure
programs; ESE 300/500 is part of the secondary initial licensure program. The rigor of the courses is increased at the
graduate level.
Reading license candidates who have already received their
initial teaching license and who are graduates of Augsburg
College within the past seven years will not be required to
retake the entire version of EED 320/520 or ESE 300/500.
However, they will be expected to complete the requirements for the graduate portion of the course they have
already taken within the context of a half-credit independent study. If the graduate course was taken as a part of initial
licensure (EED 520 or ESE 500) students do not need to
repeat the course; however, if ESE 500 was taken without a
field experience, 20 hours in a high school or middle school
reading setting must be completed.
EDC 505 K-12 Literature in the Classroom (.5)
EDC 508 K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation (1.0)*
EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership (1.0)*
Reading license candidates who already have received their
initial K-8 teaching licensure and who are graduates of Augsburg College, but not within the past seven years, will be
required to take EED 520 or ESE 500 at the graduate level.
*Field experience required
Reading Endorsement Course Descriptions
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading*
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Should be taken at the graduate level
for the reading endorsement. (Prereq.: PPST and admission
to the department)
Reading license candidates who have already received their
initial teaching licensure and who are not graduates of Augsburg College will be expected to take EED 520 and ESE 500.
STUDENT TEACHING
Education students are required to complete student teaching in their content area. In the MAE program, student
teaching is generally completed before finishing the degree.
Students can apply for licensure at this point.
Student teaching for elementary and secondary initial
licenses lasts 12-14 weeks, depending on licensure scope.
During that time, students work full time as student teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty member. Students register for two to three credits of student teaching
and meet at Augsburg College for a student teaching seminar several times during the term. Most student teaching
placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan
area and Rochester. However, students do have the opportunity to student teach abroad, where students do half of the
student teaching experience in the metro area and the
remaining portion in another country. Opportunities to
teach abroad are available around the world, and it is a wonderful opportunity to build a global perspective in education. Additional information is available through the
Education Department.
Student teaching for special education is completed as part
of the internship year if students are working in a licensure
appropriate setting. If not, student teaching is carried out
after completing the special education coursework.
A supervised practicum for the reading endorsement is
completed as part of EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership. No further student teaching is required
for this endorsement.
GRADUATE DEGREE COMPLETION
Students take graduate coursework as part of the licensure
program. This coursework forms the Master of Arts in Education core, with between four to six Augsburg graduatelevel licensure courses fulfilling master's requirements.
To earn a master's degree beyond the core of education
classes, students will need to successfully complete a minimum of three additional graduate-level courses:
• a research methods course, typically ML 514
• an elective course chosen from leadership-focused courses
in the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program
The goal for the graduate degree completion component is
to foster the development of teachers as leaders within the
institution and community as in line with our program
theme and department mission statement.
Graduate Degree Completion Course Descriptions
Research Methods Course
All students seeking the Master of Arts in Education degree
must complete a graduate-level research requirement.
ML 514 Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and
ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice.
Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
MAE Final Project Options
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Education final project: a leadership application project
(LAP) or action research. This project serves as the capstone
of the master's program.
EDC 585 Leadership Application Project
The leadership application project (LAP) is a research-based
study that links issues of leadership and education with the
degree candidate's personal interests. The character of the
project will vary with the nature of the investigation and the
materials involved, but will always be application oriented.
The central component of the LAP is the demonstration of
leadership ability through a concrete project appropriate to
the candidate's workplace or place of service.
EDC 586 Action Research in Education (.5 course)
This course will introduce students to action research, a
form of research that simultaneously contributes to the
practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of
social science. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and
collaboration. Action research is used in real situations, and
is aimed at solving real problems. The goal of action
research is to gain better knowledge of one's practice while
improving the situation in which the practice is conducted.
This is the first of a two-trimester course.
• a research- or leadership-based final project
Students bringing fewer than six graduate-level licensure
courses into the degree program must complete additional
leadership or education graduate courses to reach the total
of nine required courses. A minimum of four graduate-level
licensure courses are required for the MAE degree.
The research methods course will help prepare students to
evaluate and document research for use in their final project
or paper. This course examines both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The leadership elective courses
allow students to examine issues of leadership at a personal
or ins ti tu tional level.
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Education final project, which serves as the capstone of
the master's program: a leadership application project (LAP)
or action research course sequence and project.
EDC 587 Action Research (.5 course)
The second term of this course involves intensive data
analysis, writing, and sharing of the degree candidate's
research. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. The trimester will culminate with a symposium in
which student work will be presented in a public forum.
MAL Elective Courses
At least one elective must be taken from the Master of Arts
in Leadership courses. The following are recommended, but
others may also be used.
ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary
Journey
ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 530 Ethics in Communication
ML 531 The Dynamics of Change
ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership
Credit Evaluation: An official transfer credit evaluation of
your previous academic work will be completed as part of
the admissions process.
ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Advising and Registration: You are able to participate in
ML 565 Women and Leadership
academic advising and the registration process after you
have been accepted.
ML 599 Special Topics (as appropriate)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students admitted into the MAE program must have
completed:
• a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited four-year
institution, and can obtain licensure at the graduate level
• cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (required
for full admission for the graduate licensure option and
degree program). Students with a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5-3.0 may be admitted conditionally into the
graduate licensure program. They can apply to the MAE
full licensure and degree program after achieving 3.0 or
better in two (2.0) Augsburg courses.
Minimum Grade Policy and Academic Probation
Students who fail to maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in a
given term in graduate course work are notified that they
are on academic probation and have one term to raise their
GPA to the required level. Failure to do so could mean dismissal from the program. Students who receive below a 2.0
in any course required for licensure-undergraduate or
graduate-are notified that they are on academic probation
and must repeat that course as soon as possible and raise it
to the appropriate level. Failure to do so could mean dismissal from the program. Students who receive a 2.0 in a
graduate course may use that course for licensure purposes,
but it will not be counted towards degree completion.
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Augsburg Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office:
• Completed application form-www.augsburg.edu/mae
• $35 non-refundable application fee
• Personal summary outlining your tentative educational
objectives and reasons for wanting to attend Augsburg
• Official academic transcripts from all previously attended
post-secondary institutions (including colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools) sent directly to the
admissions office.
Applying to the Education Department: Once accepted to
the College, students may take designated courses in education and content areas. Students initially admitted at the
graduate level may register for courses at the graduate level.
Prior to taking EDC 310/533 and above, students must be
admitted to the Education Department. This admissions
process is outlined in the EDC 200/522: Orientation to Education and in admissions handbooks, which are available
through the Education Department.
MAE IN ROCHESTER
In step with Augsburg College's excellent reputation in the
field of education, the licensure portion of the Master of
Arts in Education program is now offered in Rochester*.
Licenses are available in elementary education and special
education: EBD and LD. Classes primarily meet weekday
evenings at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester.
*Some licensure and content classes will be held in Minneapolis for students taking the Elementary Education
licensure.
Elementary education: The K-8 elementary with a middle
school specialty license allows you to teach in grades K-8
and in your specialty area of math, science, social studies, or
language arts in middle school. Augsburg College offers this
license to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and
meet admissions requirements.
Special education: Emotional Behavioral Disorder/Learning Disability: This program is designed for those currently
working with or planning to work with EBD and LD students. The program leads to Minnesota teaching licensure in
special education with a specialty in emotional/behavioral
disabilities and/or learning disabilities. All courses for these
licenses are available in Rochester.
MAE degree completion courses are currently held in
Minneapolis.
ACCREDITATIONS AND APPROVALS
Augsburg is accredited by:
Admission as an international student
• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 9.
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Augsburg is approved by: Minnesota Board of Teaching
Acceptance: You will be notified of the Admission Committee's decision usually within one to two weeks after your
application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
committee.
For additional accreditations, approvals, and membership,
seep. 3
MAE FACULTY
Elizabeth M. Ankeny , Associate Professor of Education.
BA, Augustana College; MAT, Morningside College; PhD,
Colorado State University.
Jeannie Uhlenkamp , Instructor of Education, BA, University of Minnesota; MSE, University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Diane C. Vodicka, Assistant Professor of Education. BEd,
North Park College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College.
Jacquylynn Brickman , Instructor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, St. Mary's University.
Christopher R. Brown, Field Experience Coordinator/
Charter School Liaison, Instructor of Education. BS, Bemidji
State University; MEd , University of Sydney, Australia.
Joseph A. Erickson , Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther-Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine Gregoire , Associate Professor of Education. BS,
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Gresczyk, Instructor of Education. BA, University of
Minnesota; MA, College of St. Thomas.
Gretchen Irvine, Assistant Professor of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa; MS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Deborah Katz, Instructor of Education. AB, Stanford University; EdM, Harvard Graduate School of Education; EdD,
National-Louis University.
Anne Kaufman , Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary Beth Kelley , Instructor of Education. BS, University
of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; MEd , Bethel College.
Gregory Krueger, Instructor of Education. BA, Southwest
Minnesota State University; MA, Hamline University.
Lynn Lindow, Associate Professor of Education. BS,
Mankato State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Susan O'Connor, Associate Professor of Education. BS,
University of Minnesota; MS, PhD , Syracuse University.
Vicki L. Olson, Professor of Education and Director of the
MAE Program. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Donna Patterson , Assistant Professor of Education. BA,
MEd, University of Minnesota.
Christina Peper, Instructor of Education. BA, University of
Minnesota; MEd, Southeastern Louisiana University.
Ronald Petrich , Assistant Professor of Education. BA,
Augsburg College; MS, University of Minnesota.
Alyssa Snyder, Instructor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of St. Thomas.
Dana L. Wagner, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St.
Olaf College; MEd, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara West , Instructor of Education, Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement/Licensing. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, Syracuse University
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of-Arts in 'Leadership
Welcome to the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL), a program that has been a vital part of Augsburg College
since being founded in 1987.
The MAL program offers students an excellent opportunity to explore leadership within the context of the
liberal arts. The program design broadens the skills and mindset you need to improve your leadership
capabilities in your current and future positions, as well as in your life.
The MAL program is taught by senior Augsburg faculty from a variety of disciplines. The faculty are committed
to an interdisciplinary approach to leadership studies. Our students represent a wide array of occupations
including business, health care, and the nonprofit sector. This diverse learning community provides a rich
environment for you to explore leadership beyond your own realm of expertise.
Our program will help you develop skills you need to be an effective leader in an ever-changing world. I am
frequently told by students that the program has changed their lives, has sharpened their understanding of
themselves and others, and has opened doors that would otherwise have remained closed. To learn more about
the program, go to www.augsburg.edu/mal.
I would be happy to help you determine how Augsburg's Master of Arts in Leadership program may benefit
you. Contact me via e-mail at noonan@augsburg.edu or by telephone at 612-330-1198. I look forward to seeing
you on campus soon!
Norma C. Noonan, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Leadership
Mission Statement
The primary purpose of the Master of Arts in Leadership program is to develop leaders for organizations, the community,
and society Most organizations seek leaders who possess the
following qualities: an ethically and morally responsible
vision, an understanding of how change occurs and how it
can be managed, sensitivity to the complex problems of
organizations, and an ability to find solutions consistent with
their mission, cultural competence and sensitivity to the
needs of a diverse population, and the ability to inspire and
motivate people to work toward a common goal.
Introduction
The Master of Arts in Leadership is based on a liberal arts
approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical
approaches to situations, issues, and problems relevant to
organizational leaders. Augsburg's program recognizes that
today's leaders need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide
them with a more comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the program offers
courses primarily on alternate Saturdays.
The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is the core program
of Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). The
MAL program, launched in 1987, responds to the leadership
development needs of both for-profit and not-for-profit
organizations. While different in structure and purpose,
most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities:
a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending
beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how
change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a
sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face and
an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals
and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability
to effectively represent the organization both internally and
externally. The MAL program provides a means by which
individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities
fundamental to effective leadership.
Leadership studies is a growing field in American higher
education, and the MAL program has significantly developed and modified its curriculum in response to new trends
in the field. The program has a deep theoretical base in leadership studies yet attempts also to offer its students practical
approaches to leadership that can be applied in the workplace and society.
incorporate some online work into their agenda. MAL students may take up to seven courses during the calendar
year. It is possible to complete the degree within two years if
a student takes two courses each trimester.
Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in
a community of learners gathered on the Augsburg campus.
This community is enriched by the students, who have a
variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community
interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the
Augsburg library, computer labs, and Christensen Center.
The Center for Leadership Studies also offers special colloquia and seminars each year to supplement and complement
the coursework of the master's program.
A sample class schedule in the MAL program
Period I
Period II
Saturday
Saturday
8 a.m. to noon
1 to 5 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I
or Period II, an average of two meetings a month. An occasional course is taught on an immersion model which features fewer but longer sessions. A few courses are held on
Sunday afternoons, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Augsburg College has a summer session. The MAL program
usually offers at least two classes during the summer. The
courses are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two
nights a week, except for special immersion courses.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL
Leadership Development Model-Augsburg College
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that
inspires cooperation among people who must compete for
limited resources, promotes productivity within and beyond
the organization, and works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this, individuals
aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key
attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the
ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined in the leadership development
model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is
designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
CURRICULUM DESIGN
Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working
adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that
the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined,
and well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study
Most courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. During the academic year,
classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four hours. A few
courses are taught by the immersion model, which has
fewer sessions but longer meeting times. Most courses
Each MAL course normally includes two or more liberal arts
disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes,
and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult
learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, discussion, written and oral presentations, and group activity.
These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and
understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and
understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content
areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the
world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with
it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL
Leadership
Orientation
Toward Action
Sense of Vision
Ethical
• Social awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Tolerance of religious and
philosophical differences
• Appreciation of situational
complexity
Creative
• Innovativeness
Facility for
Persuasion
Communicative
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Risk Assumptive
• Curiosity
• Achievement motivation
• Self-esteem
Final project options
There are three ways to complete the MAL degree. In the
Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option
(Plan A), students complete a thesis or a major leadership
application project and 11 credits. In the Non-Thesis
Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 credits, two
papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete 11 credits,
including the comprehensive exam seminar.
Plan A: Thesis/LAP Option
Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to
develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of
leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This researchbased study gives the student the opportunity to "tie
together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying orientation.
A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership application project is based on a practical issue. Both
require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative,
the student must register for ML 592 and 593.
For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP Option,
refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines
booklet. Students who do not complete their thesis or leadership application project within two years are required to
pay a continuation fee each trimester.*
Effective listener
Effective speaker
rnective writer
Diplomatic ability
Effective team member
Interpersonal sensitivity
Culturally Aware
• Appreciation for
cultural differences
• World-view perspective
• Tolerance of Individual
differences
Decisive
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Self-confidence
Analytical ability
Ability to think critically
Understanding of research
Ability to manage connict
Plan 8: Non-Thesis Option
One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of
two major papers. The first of these papers will be written in
conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written
while enrolled in ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project.
The independent research projects approved each year will
be presented in an annual colloquium.
For more information regarding the Non-Thesis Option,
refer to the Thesis/LAP Project and Non-Thesis Project
Guidelines booklet. Students who do not complete their
independent project within a year of registering for ML 597
are required to pay a continuation fee each trimester.*
*Both Plans A and Bare governed by Augsburg College's
policy on continuation. A student taking Plan A has a maximum of seven trimesters (including the one in which registration initially occurred) to complete a thesis or LAP. After
that the student may continue with permission but will pay
a fee each trimester. A student taking Plan B has a maximum of four trimesters (including the one in which registration initially occurred to complete the Plan B final
project. After that the student may continue with permission but will pay a fee each trimester. The fee is a continuation fee and is separate from any parking permits or other
incidental fees.
Plan C: Comprehensive Exam Seminar
The third completion option involves one paper written in
conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a Comprehen-
ML 574 Strategic Leadership
The course develops students' ability to think strategically
and lead organizations through planning and implementation; application of models and concepts to examples and
cases from real-life practice. Case studies, exercises, and readings cover practices in for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
ML 577 Universal Responsibility and Leadership:
A Nicaraguan Experience
The exploration of universal responsibility, conceptually and
experientially. Course consists of a seminar in Minneapolis
and approximately two weeks in Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan
portion includes a home stay, meetings with leaders in various venues, and visits to multiple sites and organizations.
Topics such as Nicaraguan history, politics, indigenous cultures, poverty, health care, literacy; the arts, business, foreign
investment, and relations with the U.S. government and
nonprofit organizations are explored.
ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by
instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on
critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prereq.: oneyear coursework in MAL program and ML 510)
ML 589 Comprehensive Exam Seminar (PIN}
This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in
Leadership. Students prepare for the examination seriesoral, written, and take-home-through discussion, readings,
and critical analysis in the seminar. It must be the final
course taken in the program. No other course may be taken
at the same time.
ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I (PIN)
Independent final research project supervised by an academic adviser.
*A student may count only ML 597 or ML 598 for credit
toward the MAL degree, except with permission of the MAL
program director.
Post-Master's Certificate in Leadership Studies
Graduate students who already possess a master's degree in
any area (including leadership) may wish to pursue the certificate program. A certificate is awarded after completion of
five Augsburg MAL courses in leadership (which were not
previously applied to any other degree). The student may
choose any five MAL courses or may wish to focus on a specific area such as ethics and leadership, global leadership,
organizational leadership, communications, or leadership
development. This option is attractive for people who want
to continue their professional studies but not necessarily
undertake a full degree program. The normal application
process is used for students who wish to pursue the postmaster's certificate.
Joint BA in Accounting and Master of Arts in
Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in Leadership (MAL) can be
earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master's
degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in
accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled
the 150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on
a weekend schedule. Please refer to the MAL program catalog for a complete list of course offerings and the accounting program coordinator for a detailed academic plan.
It is recommended that students meet with an accounting
adviser to create an effective plan for successful completion
of the five-year program.
General requirements for the accounting/MAL program
ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II (PIN)
Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser.
ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project*
Major written project in an area of the student's choice; to
be completed in consultation with an adviser and a reader.
The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option.
Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree
must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of
their junior year. The application process includes submission of:
• completed application form
• three letters of recommendation (two from professors and
one from an employer)
• personal statement
• example of their writing in an academic paper
ML 598 Independent Study*
Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least
three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must
complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it
signed by the supervising professor. Proposals must be
approved by the MAL program director prior to registration
for the course.
ML 599 Special Topics
Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated
extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics
will be published prior to registration.
• GPA of at least 3.30
• interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the
accounting program. Students must complete at least one
year of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program coordinator: Stu Stoller
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission as an International Student
Applicants to the program must have:
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students on
page 9.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited four-year
college or university
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0 (on a scale of A=4.0) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an
accredited college or university:
• Three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or
more organizations in a position of leadership or position
demonstrating leadership potential.
Applicants holding a master's or other advanced degrees
from accredited colleges or universities are admissible.
Should an applicant not meet the minimum admission
requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as
decided on a case-by-case basis.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on
an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee.
Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to
the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the
beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of
candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the
following items for each applicant:
• Previous college record
• Letters of recommendation
• Experience and organizational background
• Written statement
• Interview, if requested
Application Checklist
The following items must be submitted to the Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office:
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Evaluation
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are
noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being
graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 3.0. No more than two
courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the
degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below
2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the
second time are counted in the grade point average. In order
to graduate a student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. All
required courses and the final projects must be successfully
completed. A student registered for final projects (ML 589,
ML 592, ML 593, or ML 597) will be permitted to participate in Commencement but will not receive a diploma until
all courses and projects are successfully completed.
MAL Program Enrollment Policy
Students may take either one or two courses per trimester.
Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to
complete the coursework in the program within two years.
All students are required to complete all components of the
program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will
be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students who leave the program for more than
one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing
from the MAL program. A leave of absence may be granted
for one calendar year. Students who return to the program
after a leave of one year or more must fill out an Application
for Readmission form and submit to the Office of the Registrar. Time spent on an official MAL-approved leave of
absence will not count toward the five-year deadline for
degree completion.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
• Completed application form-www.augsburg.edu/mal
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and
life goals to leadership aspirations
• Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate
supervisor, assessing leadership potential
• Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work
style and leadership potential
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For a complete list of Augsburg's accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 3.
MAL FACULTY
Andrew Aoki , Professor of Political Science. BA, University
of Oregon; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
John Benson , Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions
attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred.
College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
Columbia University.
• Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended,
listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any
Thomas Berl<as, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BCE,
PhD, University of Minnesota. Graduate Faculty in Organizational Management, Concordia University, St. Paul.
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with
graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
Larry Crockett, Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA,
Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota; Priest, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota.
Cass Dalglish , Associate Professor of English. BA, College
of St. Catherine; MFA, Vermont College; PhD, The Union
Institute.
Curtis Paulsen , Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, St.
Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, The
Fielding Institute.
Diane Pike , Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. BA, Connecticut College;
PhD, Yale University.
John Schmit, Associate Professor of English. BS, St. John's
Joseph A. Erickson , Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
John Furia, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University of Texas-Austin.
Kathryn Swanson , Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
BA, Rhode Island College; MPA, University of Rhode Island.
Joseph Volker, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, UniverDaniel S. Hanson , Assistant Professor of Communication
sity of California-Irvine; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Garry Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of MetroUrban Studies, and Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning. BA, Phillips University; MDiv, Union Theological
Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame.
David Lapakko, Associate Professor of Communication
Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Velma Lashbrook, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies. BS, Iowa State University; MS, Illinois State University;
EdD, West Virginia University:
Rosemary J. Link, Professor of Social Work and Associate
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate
Studies. BA, University of Southampton; Postgraduate
diploma and CQSW, University of London; PhD, University
of Minnesota.
Steven Manderscheid , Instructor of Leadership Studies.
BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, University of Minnesota;
EdD, University of St. Thomas. Chair, Department of Organizational Management, Concordia University.
Thomas Morgan , Professor of Business Administration and
Executive Director, Center for Faith and Learning. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS, University of
Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan , Professor of Political Science, and
Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL
Program. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana
University.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp , Associate Professor of Business
Administration. BA, MS, PhD, Academy of Economics,
Krakow, Poland.
Catherine Paulsen , Instructor. BA, St. Olaf College; MA,
Lone Mountain College.
STAFF
Patty Park, Program Coordinator
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Arts in Nursing
We are excited about the educational opportunities, engaging practicum experiences and wealth of transcultural
nursing knowledge offered in the Master of Arts in Nursing program at Augsburg College. We are also proud of
our students who come from a wide range of diverse cultural, educational, and experiential backgrounds. Some
master's degree candidates enter directly from college, others are making mid-life career changes, and some are
returning to college after raising a family. The career options in nursing are more variable and more rewarding
than ever before.
As our population ages and becomes increasingly diverse, nurses are challenged to respond with creativity and
competence. The master's program prepares nurses for leadership across care systems, population groups,
cultures, and settings, with particular emphasis on addressing global and local health inequities. Graduates of
our master's program are practicing in acute care, community and public health, education, nursing
administration, and emerging care settings that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse and underserved
populations. Many of our graduates are creating innovative practice models that demonstrate interdisciplinary
leadership and economically feasible solutions to health inequities within communities.
Students can choose between two tracks of study in the master's curriculum: Transcultural Nursing in
Community or Transformational Nursing Leadership and Management. Classes are offered at the Augsburg
campus in Minneapolis and at Bethel Lutheran Church in downtown Rochester, Minnesota. Video conferencing
is used for most classes and allows for "real time" connections between students in the two sites. Program
faculty and staff are available at both sites and eager to assist students in expanding their nursing practice and
advancing their career options while exploring together how we transform our unique gifts and interests into
personal and professional service in the world.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Leuning, PhD
Chair, Department of Nursing
Director, Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Arts in Nursing Mission
Within the framework of a Christian liberal arts education,
the Master of Arts in Nursing program is designed to prepare nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural practice across care settings, with particular emphasis
on addressing health inequities.
TRANSCULTURAL NURSING IN COMMUNITY
The Transcultural Nursing in Community track in the Master of Arts in Nursing program was designed to prepare
nurses for advanced population-focused practice in culturally diverse communities. The curriculum is grounded in
nursing science, public health principles, theory-guided
practice, and transcultural care. The program of study
focuses on reaching populations that are underserved by
traditional care systems and who exist outside of the social
mainstream. As such, the program provides rich alternative
teaching and learning opportunities for graduate students
locally and internationally. Upon graduation from the program, nurses completing this track are eligible to apply for
certification in Advanced Transcultural Nursing through the
International Transcultural Nursing Society. Also, graduates
completing this track will be eligible to apply to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for certification
in Advanced Community Health Nursing.
A total of 10 courses plus a thesis or graduate project are
required. Three courses in the Advanced Nursing Core,
which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, five
courses from the Transcultural Nursing in Community
Track, and two electives make up the coursework for the
program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
Transcultural Nursing in Community track (five courses)
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care
NUR 503
Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle, and
NUR 515
Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care
Systems
OR
The Politics of Health Care
NUR 541
Plus, two of the following courses: *
NUR 510
Advanced Community Health Nursing I
NUR 511
Advanced Community Health Nursing II
NUR 530
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
NUR 532
Transcultural Healing Practices
ELECTIVES-two graduate elective courses, which may
include the following:
ECO 520
Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
Visions of Leadership
ML510
ML511
ML530
ML531
ML560
NUR 530
NUR532
NUR562
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Ethics in Communication
The Dynamics of Change
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
Transcultural Healing Practices
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and
HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
Note: Academic advisers can inform students about other
possible electives.
*Students seeking certification in Advanced Community
Health Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) must complete 500 hours of clinical
practicum work and select NUR 510 and NUR 511; students
seeking certification from the International Transcultural
Nursing Society may select NUR 530 and NUR 532. Clinical
practicum hours are integrated into several courses in the
curriculum.
Thesis or Graduate Project-students are required to
complete either a thesis or a graduate project, which is
equivalent to one course.
NUR 525
Graduate Field Project
NUR 535
Integrative Master's Thesis
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT
The Transformational Leadership and Management track
unites the liberal arts with nursing science and practice.
This track is designed to develop nurse leaders who are analytical, articulate, and constructively critical and who will be
able to cope with high-level healthcare delivery issues. Curricular emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration across
care settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica
and classroom dialogue provides opportunities for students
to apply knowledge and gain experience partnering with
diverse care providers, populations, and communities to
address health inequities in creative and relevant ways. Specialty electives build on students' competencies and goals.
Courses are offered by the Department of Nursing faculty as
well as faculty teaching in the Master of Arts in Leadership
and Master of Business Administration programs.
Students take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate
project. Three courses in the Advanced Nursing Core,
which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, five
courses in the Transformational Leadership and Management Track, and two elective courses make up the course
work for the program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nurs
ing Practice
Research Methods in Nursing
NUR 520
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
Transformational Nursing Leadership Track (five courses)*
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care
NUR 521
Transformational Nursing Leadership
BUS 520
Management of the Healthcare Organization
Two of the following courses:
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership
ML 565
Women and Leadership
Electives-two graduate elective courses, which may
include:
ECO 520
Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
ML510
Visions of Leadership
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML511
Ethics in Communication
ML530
ML531
The Dynamics of Change
ML560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
NUR530
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
NUR532
Transcultural Healing Practices
NUR562
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and
HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
Note: Academic advisers can inform students about other
possible electives.
*Upon graduation from the program and completion of the
Transformational Leadership and Management track, students are eligible to apply for certification in Advanced
Nursing Administration from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Thesis or Graduate Project
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Nursing final project, which serves as the capstone of the
master's program: a graduate field project, or an integrative
master's thesis.
The graduate field project, NUR 525, is based on a selfselected issue relevant to transcultural nursing in community or transformational nursing leadership. The student
will focus primarily on the application and integration of
knowledge. Working with an adviser, the student will
design and/or implement and evaluate a model of advanced
practice nursing applied to health inequities in a selected
community, or a nursing leadership issue.
The integrative thesis option, NUR 535, expands upon
and/or extends theoretical foundations or concepts identified in transcultural nursing, community health nursing,
and/or nursing leadership literature. The thesis project
demonstrates the student's ability to do independent
research involving the exposition of primary and secondary
literature appropriate to the topic, the collection and analysis of empirical data, and the articulation of implications for
advanced practice nursing.
Students register for their final project, with their adviser's
permission, near the end of the program. Students must
complete all coursework and defend the project within two
years after registration. After two years, students must pay a
continuation fee of $200 per term in order to retain student
status in the graduate program, including library privileges,
AugNet access, and parking privileges.
Please refer to the "Graduate Field Project or Integrative
Thesis Procedures and Policies" booklet available in the
Nursing Department for additional information.
Practica
Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Students who complete the
Transcultural Nursing in Community track will have
enough practice hours to be eligible to apply to take the certification exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing
through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Nursing
practice with diverse populations will also provide students
with the experiences needed to apply to take the certification exam in Transcultural Nursing. In the practica all students practice primarily in nontraditional settings with
persons underserved or excluded from mainstream health
care. Emphasis is on cultural diversity and health inequities
across health care settings. Students in the Transformational
Leadership and Management track have practice experience
in several courses with preceptors in leadership positions in
a variety of care settings.
A unique opportunity offered for practica at Augsburg is
provided by the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. The
Nursing Center provides services for persons struggling
with poverty and homelessness in the city of Minneapolis.
People from diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in wide-ranging cultural contexts, provide
many opportunities for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice.
Study Abroad and Off-campus Opportunities
The Nursing Department works closely with cultural
guides, nurse mentors, and Augsburg's Center for Global
Education in developing study abroad opportunities. The
following study abroad and away opportunities are four
examples of existing practicum experiences.
Students may travel to Namibia in southwest Africa to
spend two weeks exploring health and healthcare challenges
within a rapidly developing country. Practical experience
with nurses in a variety of care settings, meaningful dialogue with key resource persons, and critical reflection foster personal and professional growth in this practicum.
Week-long immersion courses and practica are taught on
the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in western South Dakota.
These courses and experiences offer students the opportunity to live on the reservation and participate with public
health nurses providing health services. They also interact
with tribal leaders and experience cultural events relevant to
the Lakota people of Pine Ridge.
Ten-day courses and practica are available in Mexico and
Guatemala as well. Students explore the relationships of
indigenous and Western health care, the connection
between social justice and health, and interact with local
indigenous healers.
Students may apply all these study abroad options to
requirements in the Master of Arts in Nursing program.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care
This course explores meanings and expressions of health,
illness, caring, and healing transculturally. Focus is on
understanding and developing professional competence in
caring for individuals, families, groups, and communities
with diverse cultural backgrounds. Culture is examined as a
pervasive, determining "blueprint" for thought and action
throughout the human health experience. Patterns of
human interaction that foster health and quality of life are
analyzed, and health destroying patterns of interaction, e.g.,
stereotyping, discrimination, and marginalization, are examined and submitted to moral and ethical reflection. (36
hours of practice experience)
NUR 501 Transcultural Care Systems
In this course, organizations are viewed as cultural systems
that are complex and adaptive, where continuous change
and unpredictability rule the development and course of
evolution. The importance of relationships, the role of selforganization, the processes of emergence and co-evolution
are explored via readings and discussions. Attendance at a
local, national, and/or international nursing leadership conference is mandatory. Dialogue and networking with a variety of nursing leaders to understand the context of
transcultural healthcare organizations are expected.
NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle
The major curriculum concepts of individuals, health, nursing, and society are developed further in this course as the
function of individuals living in families and in communities
is explored. Content about systems, communication, small
group, and nursing theories is applied to family constellation.
The influence of the multigenerational family is examined in
terms of culture, belief system, roles, healthcare patterns, values, and goals. Specific concepts related to values and culture
are expanded and applied to the more complex social structures of traditional and nontraditional families as they interact in and with society. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
This course focuses on nursing science and nursing theory
as foundational to advanced transcultural nursing practice.
Philosophical underpinnings of different theoretical and
research traditions in nursing are compared and related to
the provision of culturally competent care in diverse communities. Nursing science is emphasized as a process of theory advancement and as an accumulating body of nursing
knowledge. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 510 Advanced Community Health Nursing I
This course focuses on persons, families and groups living
in relationship. Emphasis is on applying the core functions
of community/public health - assessment, policy development and assurance. Principles of epidemiology, population
demographics, and culture care are integrated into community-focused healthcare delivery models. Power structures
within dominant social systems are analyzed and critiqued
with regard to resource access and distribution among
underserved populations. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 511 Advanced Community Health Nursing II
Emphasis is on the application of public/community health
theory and research in providing health care to populations
and communities. Essential public health services are
assessed for adequacy in meeting community health needs
and addressing transcultural health goals. The impact of
diversity, privilege, resource limits, and globalization add
depth and reality to local and global community health concerns, patterns of health, suffering, and healthcare provisioning. Prerequisite: NUR 510. (72 hours of practice
experience)
NUR 515 Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care
Systems
In planning and implementing nursing activities, healthcare
organizations are considered subcultures of society, which
entail particular issues of access and utilization for marginalized people. Strategies for negotiating structures of privilege
and professional control will be explored. Working with
marginalized populations, students will identify and support
the agency or persons who are seeking help from these systems. Nursing action will focus on mediating subcultures of
clients with the subculture of healthcare systems. Major
emphasis will be placed on mutuality with clients in planning actions and evaluating outcomes. (72 hours of practice
experience)
NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing
Through a combination of literature review, field experience, and class discussion, research methods relevant to the
exploration of culture and health will be examined. Class
topics will include formulating study questions to explore
collective foundations of meaning and explanation in health
and illness, practice in data collection procedures of field
research, and issues of interpretation and analysis in qualitative research. Prerequisite: a college-level statistics course.
(36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 521 Transformational Nursing Leadership
This course emphasizes transformational nursing leadership
and management in partnership with diverse groups. Transcultural competence is lifted up as significant to the evolving leadership and planning skills needed in emerging care
systems. Opportunities for students to engage in designing
relevant models of care delivery are woven into clinical
practica. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
The conceptualization, investigation, and application of
nursing knowledge will be critiqued with particular focus
on its contribution to developing practice in transcultural
community health care. Through reflection and dialogue,
which includes professional experience of practice contexts,
as well as theoretical and research literature, students will
formulate a transcultural nursing model of care. (36 hours
of practice experience)
NUR 525 Graduate Field Project
This course focuses on the application and integration of
knowledge to a student-selected issue or topic of concern
relevant to transcultural nursing, community health nursing, and/or transformational nursing leadership. Working
with a nursing faculty adviser, students design and/or implement and evaluate a theory-based model of advanced practice nursing. Relevant coursework is integrated into the
project and the final written report. Plans for disseminating
the report for public and professional use are encouraged.
Students will defend the project to their graduate committee
(major faculty adviser and two readers) and invited guests
at the time of completion.
NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
In this course, the student will explore ritual and ceremony
from a transcultural perspective. Attention will be focused
on rituals and ceremonies in specific cultures and religions,
and in the modern American medical system that sustains
its own rituals. In some cultures, formal or informal religious practices may be integral to the ritual of ceremony
and healing. In modern American culture, the perceived
division between the mind, body, and spirit has led to ritual
and ceremony being considered adjunctive to the scientific
approach to healing. Students will have an opportunity to
interact with persons who integrate ritual and ceremony
into their lives and healthcare practices. Students will also
discuss the meaning of ritual and ceremony to their own
lives and professional practice.
NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices
This course will introduce students to complementary healing practices including the historical and cultural contexts
in which they developed. Students will discuss the philosophical underpinnings of therapeutic systems and paradigms of healing in selected complementary therapies:
music therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body
healing, spiritual and faith practices, energy healing practices , movement therapies, homeopathy, manual therapies,
and nutrition and nutritional supplements.
NUR 535 Integrative Master's Thesis
The integrative thesis expands upon or extends the theoretical foundations in the literature of Transcultural Nursing in
Community or Transformational Leadership and Management. It demonstrates the student's ability to do independent research that integrates past and current literature
appropriate to the topic, the collection and analysis of
empirical data, and the articulation of implications for
advanced nursing practice or leadership in nursing organizations. Students will defend the project to their selected
graduate committee (comprised of the student's faculty
adviser and two readers) and invited guests. Plans for disseminating the report for public and professional use are
encouraged.
NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care
This course will explore how health and illness are related
to inequities in society and dynamics of power in systems of
health care. The following issues will be examined in the
course: How widening gaps in the distribution of wealth
diminish the health of all members of society; how social
inequities become medicalized as health disparities, how an
emphasis on profit in health care affects the distribution of
healing resources in the population, and what strategies the
poor and powerless employ to gain access to healthcare
resources. This course will include an optional study abroad
experience in Guatemala. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 562 Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and
HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
This broad-based interdisciplinary course explores the influence of culture and gender on the HIV/AIDS pandemic in
sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history, biology, and epidemiology of AIDS in Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological, and political responses to the disease are
examined. Women's collective and individual efforts to preserve the health of their families and communities are highlighted as hopeful and positive responses to the HIV/AIDS
crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.
NUR 599 Topics
Study of selected topics that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings. Specific topics will be
published prior to registration.
BUS 520 Management of the Healthcare Organization
This course provides an overview of the key organizational
and behavioral concepts which underlie effective management practices in healthcare organizations. It addresses both
the theory and practice of effective management. The course
will emphasize the importance of addressing the expectations, needs, and performances of people in organizations,
and recognizes the role of the internal, external, and global
cultures that impact organizational structure, behavior, and
change.
ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
At the end of the class, students will be better able to apply
economic concepts to the health systems of both the United
States and other parts of the world. The focus will be on the
public policy aspects of the healthcare system, e.g. , issues of
access and cost.
ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary
journey
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a
historical and philosophical framework for the program.
This course views the nature and purpose of leadership
from a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional
aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking.
This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing
innovation, and for seeking an integrative worldview.
ML 52 7 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is
a notable feature of contemporary life. This course explores
the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Applicants into the Master of Arts in Nursing program
must have:
• Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally-accredited
four-year college or university, or must have an Associate
of Science degree in nursing in addition to a non-nursing
bachelor's degree.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) in all previous college coursework
• Experience as a registered nurse
• Professional liability insurance
ML 530 Ethics in Communication
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication
through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives
within human communication. This course places particular
attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and
organizational settings.
ML 531 The Dynamics of Change
This course offers an exploration of the context of social
change and varying responses to diverse human needs.
Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by
leaders in public and private domains and across cultures.
The course explores these various perspectives, including
areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social
and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary
public and private sector issues for social change.
• Current nursing license
• All required immunizations
A college-level statistics course is required for progression in
the program, but is not necessary for admission.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on
an individual basis by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
Admissions are handled throughout the year, with students
being admitted at the beginning of the fall (September),
winter Uanuary), and spring (April) terms.
Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
• Previous college record and GPA
• Letters of recommendation
• Professional experience
ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership
In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related
concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to
enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in
order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within
various types of organizational structures and cultures.
ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in
culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include
improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic
groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups.
ML 565 Women and Leadership
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and
leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. It offers an
interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to
leadership, women and careers, and women in society past
and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants.
• Written statement describing professional and
educational goals
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office:
• Completed application formwww.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 2-3 page typed statement describing the applicant's professional and educational goals
• Three letters of recommendation-in English-addressing the applicant's character and ability for graduate study.
(Two of these recommendations must be from professional colleagues.)
• Evidence of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training, professional liability insurance, and required immunizations
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate
institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any
degree(s) conferred
An interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff
members may be requested.
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above . Refer to the additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students on
page 9.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
For a complete list of Augsburg's accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 3.
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING FACULTY
Magdeline Aagard , Associate Professor of Nursing. BA,
Augustana College; MBA, PhD, University of St. Thomas.
Marty Alemc\n, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of Minnesota; MA, Augsburg College.
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor of Nursing.
BSN, Minnesota State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Ruth Enestvedt, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Co-Coordinator of the Augsburg Central Nursing Center (ACNC).
BA, St. Olaf College; MS, PhD, University of Minnesota.
I
Linda Holt, Instructor of Nursing, Co-Coordinator of the
Augsburg Central Nursing Center (ACNC) . BSN, University
of Minnesota; MSN, University of Washington-Seattle.
Cheryl Leuning , Professor of Nursing, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of the MAN program. BA,
Augustana College; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Joyce Miiier, Assistant Professor of Nursing. ADN,
Rochester State junior College; BSN , Augsburg College; MA,
Augsburg College.
Susan Nash , Associate Professor of Nursing. BSN, MSN,
EdD, University of Minnesota.
Joyce Perkins, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BS, University of New Hampshire; RN, College of St. Teresa; MA, St.
Mary's College Graduate Center; MS, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Colorado.
Pauline Utesch , Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN,
Winona State University; MA, Augsburg College.
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
We are certain that you will make an excellent decision by choosing Augsburg to develop your skills,
knowledge, and capabilities. We believe our program will give you an opportunity to challenge yourself by
engaging in classes, projects, and studies that will help form and refine your ability to think critically, analyze
problems, and align your decisions with ethical values and beliefs-while gaining valuable, relevant, and
contemporary business acumen and skills.
Today's business world offers great opportunities to not only realize traditional business goals of increasing
shareholder or owner value but also offers individuals a unique opportunity to serve their communities,
stakeholders, and associates by exercising good decision-making in the areas of corporate social responsibility,
sustainability, and diversity. Our increasingly global and virtual economies call for new knowledge, new
perspectives, and new competencies. Graduates of our MBA program are qualified to take their place as
leaders in their organizations, their communities, and the global economy.
Our unique summative course, the Management Consulting Project, gives students the challenging
opportunity to work on real business issues with actual businesses and organizations in the Twin Cities and
Rochester. Guided and coached by expert faculty with significant business experience, students work in small
consulting teams and bring together the business disciplines they have studied in the program to perform an
accurate analysis and recommendation to the client organization.
Students in the Augsburg MBA program can choose among a growing number of alternatives that include
completion of a core curriculum general MBA, a healthcare management-focused MBA, or additional
concentrations in finance, marketing, human resources, international business, or project management. We
believe we have the structure and design to promote learning and retain rigor, integrity, and quality in an
accelerated degree program. The Augsburg MBA is organized into cohorts, taught by experienced and highly
qualified faculty, and aided by excellent facilities, multiple locations, and the latest in technology, From the
first day of orientation to the day you walk across the stage at Commencement, we promise to offer you an
exciting, challenging, reflective educational experience that will increase your confidence, reinforce your
concepts of vocation, and enable you to seek greater roles of responsibility and impact in your career.
Sincerely,
4-- ~~
Steven M. Zitnick
Director, MBA Program
The Master of Business Administration MissionTo prepare students for professional careers in business by
developing their decision-making skills and judgment, and
by transforming them into effective managers and leaders.
The program aspires to provide an outstanding student-centered education that produces graduates who are critically
astute, technically proficient, and who understand the moral
and ethical consequences of their decisions on their organization and on the world.
Master of Business Administration Program Overview
Todays business leader must be able to quickly analyze situations and information and then critically think through the
alternatives and courses of action. The purpose of the Augsburg MBA is to prepare students to accept greater responsibility in organizations facing this fast-evolving business culture.
The curriculum of the MBA gives students the ability to think
critically and ethically as they face the increased challenges of
a global business environment. Quality, individual initiative,
ethics, and teamwork are hallmarks of the Augsburg MBA.
We have a commitment to continually improve the students'
experience and learning in the program. Our faculty is
uniquely qualified to bridge theory and real world application, giving the MBA student the opportunity to acquire skills
and knowledge in a variety of disciplines.
The Augsburg MBA can be completed in fewer than 24
months.
Cohorts
Augsburg's MBA program is organized around small groups,
or cohorts. Students in a cohort program model stay
together as a group through the sequence of classes for the
duration of the program. This provides a continuous, collaborative learning process. The cohort environment fosters a
cohesive learning community where students not only learn
from one another, but mentor each other and peer coach.
You'll share diverse professional expertise and experience as
you work in teams on projects, case studies, presentations,
and simulations, both inside and outside of class.
Working individually and in small groups enables you to
enhance your strengths, build your skills, expand your business acumen, and improve your decision-making. Together
as a community you will build personal, social, and academic abilities.
Adult learners bring a wealth of work and personal life
experiences with them into the classroom, multiplying the
opportunities for learning. The personal connections and
relationships you build with fellow students and faculty will
extend into an important and valuable network as you take
your career to new levels.
Locations and Schedules
Classes are offered at four locations: Augsburg's Minneapolis
campus, Thrivent Financial in downtown Minneapolis,
Augsbsurg's Rochester campus, and at St. Stephen Lutheran
Church in Bloomington. Cohorts begin three times per academic year: fall term (September), winter term Qanuary),
and spring term (April) . Orientation for new cohorts is generally scheduled for one-to-two weeks in advance of the
beginning of classes. For more information on class schedules, go to www.augsburg.edu/mba or call the Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office at 612-330-1390.
MBA Advisory Board
The MBA Advisory Board is composed of both active and
retired senior business leaders from global, regional, and
entrepreneurial organizations. The board meets several
times yearly to review the program's progress, offer advice,
and provide insight into contemporary business issues that
influence curriculum development or modification. Additionally, the board is invited to participate in student and
alumni events throughout the year.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MBA 592 Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
This course will provide learners with well-rounded, comprehensive leadership skills that will enhance personal and
organizational effectiveness. Leadership skills and abilities
have long been viewed as important contributors to success
in personal and professional spheres. Topics include leadership strategy, critical and distinctive functions and skills of
management and leadership, relationship building, servant
leadership, leadership communication, and self-awareness
and discovery of leadership styles, traits, and abilities.
MBA 520 Accounting for Business Managers
Concepts of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) for preparing financial statements. Students will
learn to analyze income statements, balance sheets, and
annual reports, and to budget using projected sales, fixed
and variable expenses, breakeven calculation, and capital
budgeting.
MBA 545 Organizational Development
Theory and application of organizational development (OD)
of human resources within organizations. Topics include
strategies and tactics for developing human resources to
support organizational cultural changes (such as total quality management), team building, collaboration with other
teams, training, the impact of diversity, and evaluation of
OD strategies.
MBA 570 Quantitative Decision-Making for Managers
Extracting actionable information from data, interpreting
data in tables and graphs, interpreting statistical significance, evaluating survey data, using data mining with large
databases, and using simulation and modeling in business
decisions.
MBA 575 Strategic Technology
Making strategic technology decisions most favorable to
organization and culture, interaction with customers and
suppliers, and future growth of the organization. Students
will come to understand the impact of the Internet and electronic commerce on the traditional business model, the
effect on employees, and the ethical and societal results of
given technology choices.
MBA 510 Managerial Economics
Application of economic tools in solving managerial problems . Topics include markets and organizations, demand
and cost functions, demand and supply analysis, game theory and the economics of strategy, pricing incentives, evaluation, regulation, incentive conflicts and contracts, and
ethics and the organizational architecture. Students develop
critical thinking skills and a framework of analyzing business decisions. In summary, the objective of the course is to
help business students become architects of business strategy rather than simply middle managers plodding along the
beaten path of others.
MBA 550 Marketing Management
Applying marketing theory and practice to real-li.fe marketing situations. Topics include market segmentation, targeting, positioning, distribution of goods and services, the
relationship between price and demand, brand management, and marketing plans and strategy. Students gain
hands-on experience with marketing in cross-functional
organization strategies.
MBA 580 Management Consulting Project
Working in teams with a local organization, students
develop expertise in an area related to their vocation, using
communication, leadership and collaboration skills, and
academic knowledge to research, analyze, and make recommendations. The management consulting project culminates
in a presentation to the client and the faculty adviser.
MBA 530 Managerial Finance
Understanding the foundations of financial management
including markets, institutions, interest rates, risk and
return, and the time value of money. Included are security
valuation, corporate valuation, strategic investment and
financing decisions, working capital management, mergers
and acquisitions, derivatives, bankruptcy; and multinational
implications.
MBA 540 Business and Professional Ethics
This course provides students with an understanding of the
ethical problems faced by people in organizations and businesses today. A framework for recognizing ethical problems
helps the student determine how decisions will affect people
positively or negatively This course conveys a model of
analysis of ethical problems to allow students the ability to
make better judgments about what is right and fair. The
course also allows students to gain confidence in their
understanding and their proposed solutions for ethical
issues, thus being able to forcefully and reasonably defend
their point of view.
MBA 560 Communication Issues in Management
An ethnographic approach to communication in the workplace including how physical settings, communication channels, institutional goals, institutional culture, and the roles of
participants shape communication. Students will use case
studies and their own workplace experiences to examine
effectiveness, ideologies and biases, network theory, persuasive appeals, and communication of institutional values.
MBA 565 Managing in a Global Environment
Explores the reasons, conditions, processes, and challenges
of internationalization from an enterprise perspective. The
foci of the course will be international trade theory and institutional governance of international trade/monetary policy,
and the differences in political-economic/socio-cultural systems and their implications for international business.
MBA 595 Strategic Management
Organizations that survive over time generally meet customer needs more effectively than the customer's alternatives. These organizations adapt to a constantly changing
environment, usually coordinating change in a variety of
different functional areas. Strategy matches the organization's capabilities to its market position, facilitates resource
allocation, and provides guidance for decision-making. This
course is integrative of all subject matter in the MBA program, and adopts the perspective of senior management.
THE AUGSBURG MBA WITH A HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
This program includes the following courses from the MBA
core program, followed by the Healthcare Management
Concentration.
MBA 592
MBA 520
MBA 510
MBA 570
MBA 530
MBA 560
MBA 545
MBA 575
MBA 550
MBA 595
Leadership: Ethics, Service, and Transformation
Accounting for Business Managers
Managerial Economics
Quantitative Decision-Making for Managers
Managerial Finance
Communication Issues in Management
Organizational Development in Healthcare
Management
Strategic Technology in Healthcare Management
Marketing in Healthcare Management
Strategic Management for Healthcare
Management
MBH 597 Integrated Health Delivery Systems (Required)
This course is focused on the health-related industries that
comprise the healthcare system in the United States. Critical
success factors for the medical care, hospital care, long-term
care, mental health care, medical equipment, pharmaceutical, health insurance, and managed care industries are
examined. The course also considers the influences of
demographics, consumer expectations, and government
policies on healthcare system performance.
MBH 542 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Health
Care (Required)
This course covers the laws affecting administration of hospitals and other healthcare organizations: administrative law,
corporate and business law, labor law, civil liability, and taxrelated issues. The course also considers the ethical issues
underlying financing, organization, and delivery of healthcare services as well as addresses the numerous ethical issues
raised by advances in technology, changing societal values,
decreased resources, and increasing professional liability.
MBH 53 7 Healthcare Financing (Required)
This course focuses on a variety of public and private third
party mechanisms for financing healthcare services. A
review is made of the various trends and constraints associated with each mechanism. Particular attention is paid to
the role of private health insurance and government reimbursement mechanisms for health services. Prerequisite:
MBA 530 Managerial Finance
MBH 546 Human Resource Issues in Health Care
(Elective or required, depending on location)
This course provides complete coverage of relevant human
resource issues in healthcare management, as well as a solid
foundation in both HR and healthcare administrative practices. It offers a comprehensive, focused approach to the
demands of the current human resources role. This practical, hands-on course introduces human resources to those
who are preparing to work in any area of health care or
health services. Written for practitioners and students in all
disciplines related to health, this course covers important
topics such as recruitment, training, termination, legal
issues, labor unions, design and analysis safety, employee
relations, healthcare compensation practices, and the challenges facing healthcare management today.
MBH 593 Healthcare Operations Management (Elective)
This course analyzes the operations of healthcare organizations to improve quality and productivity. Quality improvement models including Six Sigma are reviewed for
usefulness and effectiveness within healthcare delivery or
manufacturing environments related to health care. Management information systems (MIS) are evaluated as aids to the
quality process. A course project is a key element in applying strategic concepts and processes.
MBH 562 Global Healthcare Issues (Required)
Governments bear significant responsibilities for assuring
the health of their people. As our understanding of the
social determinants of health has improved, exercising this
responsibility calls for national policies that include planning for the personal healthcare system, addressing broader
issues of population health services and links to policies
that affect education, economic development, the environment, among other areas. All nations, especially developing
countries and those in transition, face challenges to their
national health strategies from the effects of globalization
and global decision-making on issues that affect health.
MBH 572 Information Technology in Health Care
(Elective)
The course focuses on managing information as a strategic
resource within healthcare organizations; designing information systems to capture, combine, and transform information
to measure processes and outcomes of care, support collaborative clinical decision-making, support management decisions, empower patients, and improve healthcare operations.
CONCENTRATIONS
Master of Business Administration students may choose a
concentration in one of several disciplines following com-
pletion of the core curriculum. A concentration allows students to become competitive in a specific career field or, in
some cases, assists the student in achieving a professional
certification or accreditation.
Graduate Certificates
The following concentrations are also available as graduate
certificate programs. Students who seek advanced skills and
knowledge in a specific business discipline, but either
already possess an MBA or are not interested in pursuing a
degree at this time, may enroll in any concentration as a certificate student. These courses are transcribed and "for
credit." In most cases, (depending on employer policies)
they will be accepted for tuition reimbursement. Contact
the MBA Office at 612-330-1778 or the Adult and Graduate
Admissions Office at 612-330-1390 for more information.
Finance Concentration
Students prepare for careers in international banking,
finance, and investments by learning finance and investment theory and applications , and the operations of financial markets.
• Financial theory and applications
• Investment theory and portfolio management
• Financial markets
• Options and derivatives
• International finance
• Financial statement analysis
Marketing Concentration
Students receive solid exposure to major topic areas beyond
the core, learn to evaluate research data for marketing decisions, and gain integrative, practical experience in marketing.
• Marketing research
• Marketing communications
• Sales management
• Consumer behavior
• Technology and e-commerce
• International marketing
Human Resource Management Concentration
Students can prepare for careers in the field of human
resource management. Major topics cover a wide range of
HR functions including training and selection, compensation and benefits, and global issues in human resources. Students completing the certificate will be preparing for
certification as a human resource professional (PHR).
• Training, selection, and performance
• Industrial/Labor relations
• Compensation and benefits management
• Organizational effectiveness
• Global human resources
• Strategic human resources
Healthcare Management Concentration
The Master of Business Administration with a concentration
in healthcare management (MBA/HCM) is designed to provide students with leadership as well as the management
knowledge and skills needed to be successful in today's
healthcare organizations. The MBA/HCM emphasizes the
identification, analysis, and solution of complex management problems with a foundation of healthcare concepts and
decision models that will support the variety of management
roles that can be seen in today's healthcare environment.
• Legal and ethical considerations in healthcare
management
• Official GMAT score report (school code 6014)-not
required for certificate applicants
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements outlined in Admission oflnternational Students on
page 9.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
• Integrated health delivery systems
• Healthcare financing
• Cross-cultural issues in health care
• Global healthcare issues
• Healthcare operations management (elective)
Transfer students may receive up to six (6.0) transfer credits. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit on p. 6.) Students
must complete no fewer than seven (7.0) courses at Augsburg in order to receive their MBA degree from Augsburg
College.
GMAT Waiver Policy
International Business Concentration
Students develop a specialized toolkit to deal with the global
economy with its massive increases in international trade,
foreign direct investment, multinational companies, and
international financial transactions.
• Business English
• International marketing
• International managerial finance
• International business negotiations
• International logistics
As a general policy, the Augsburg MBA program requires the
GMAT of all applicants, due to both the analytical and critical evaluation components of our accelerated program. The
GMAT is used both to evaluate the candidate's opportunity
for success as well as indicate areas where remedial work
may be necessary. However, the Admissions Committee will
consider, on a case-by-case basis, GMAT waiver requests for
the MBA program. Waivers are not automatic for any candidate, and a brief written request must be submitted outlining the reasons why the Admissions Committee should
grant a GMAT waiver. Current occupation or undergraduate
disciplines are not specific grounds for a GMAT waiver.
• Legal aspects of international business
ELIGIBILITY
Project Management Concentration-coming in 2009
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the MBA program must have:
• bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year
institution
• minimum of two years of relevant work experience
• personal interview with the MBA program director
Admission checl<list
The following materials must be submitted to the Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office:
• completed application-Apply online at
www.augsburg.edu/mba/admissions/application.html
• $35 application fee
• Two personal statements
• Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts sent directly
to the Augsburg Adult and Graduate Admissions Office
• Current resume of work history
• Two confidential letters of recommendation
GMAT waivers may be offered to:
Those candidates who have been enrolled in a graduate
degree program in a technical or quantitatively rigorous
discipline (such as actuarial science, engineering, mathematics, physics, economics, or chemistry) from an accredited institution and who were in good academic standing
with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better (or the
equivalent of a B average under the system used by that
institution). Students should have completed at least four
academic courses within this curriculum to qualify. It is
important to note that employment history and current
assignment will be reviewed in addition to the degree
requirement.
• Those who hold the following graduate degrees from an
accredited college or university with an overall grade
point average of 3.0 or better (or the equivalent of a B
average under the system used by that institution.)
• Medical or dental degree (MD,DDS)
• Law degree QD)-depending on undergraduate major
• Master's or doctoral degree in an academic discipline
that included a significant quantitative, engineering,
mathematics, or statistics component or involved
research requiring significant quantitative skills.
• Any other quantitatively based graduate degree from
an accredited college or university that the Admissions
Committee believes has highly prepared the candidate
for rigorous graduate-level work
• Master's, PhD, EdD, or advanced degrees in disciplines
other than those identified, including those granted by
academic institutions outside the U.S. will be evaluated
by the Admissions Committee. (See grade requirement
above)
• Those who have completed a graduate program at
Augsburg College in the MAL, MAN, MSW, MAE, or PA
programs.
• Current and active CPA designation. If the CPA designation has been inactive and not current for a period greater
than five years, the waiver will not be granted.
GMAT WAIVER CHECKLIST
Please submit the following documentation to the associate
director of the MBA program:
• One-page written request outlining reasons why the
Admissions Committee should grant a GMAT waiver
• Copies of transcripts for all work completed at any college
or university, whether or not a degree was granted (unless
previously submitted to the graduate admissions office)
• Current resume (unless previously submitted to the graduate admissions office)
• Any other information that you wish to submit to support
your request
Typically, GMAT waiver decisions are made within one week
of receipt of materials. For questions about this checklist or
the waiver policy, please contact either the Adult and Graduate Admissions Office or the MBA program office.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
MBA Program Enrollment Policy
Students are strongly encouraged to remain in their cohort
and complete their MBA program as scheduled. All students
are required to complete all components of the program
within five years of matriculation. Extensions beyond five
years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MBA
director. Students who leave the program for more than one
trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from the
MBA program. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Students who return to the program after a leave
of one year or more must fill out an Application for Readmission form and submit it to the MBA office. Time spent on an
official MBA-approved leave of absence will not count toward
the five-year deadline for degree completion.
Last Day to Withdraw from Class
For information regarding the last date on which students
may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their
records, please contact the MBA office.
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in the MBA program
will be based on number grades using a 4.0-scale as defined
below:
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0
Meets acceptable standards
2.5
2.0
Meets minimum standards
Unacceptable performance (no credit - course must
be repeated)
1.5-0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit - course must
be repeated)
W
Grade assigned when a student withdraws from a
course after the deadline, "Without notation on the
record." Students can only withdraw from the same
class two times. If a student withdraws from the
same course a third time, he or she must meet with
the director of the MBA program to discuss continued participation in the MBA program.
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the
instructor grants permission after determining that
a student emergency may delay completion of
coursework. Students who receive an incomplete
grade should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding course
requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade
form with the Office of the Registrar that states the
reasons for the request, outlines the work required
to complete the course, and includes the course
instructor's signature. The instructor may stipulate
the terms and conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same
course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student
must complete the outstanding work in enough
time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of
the following academic term in the student's program. If the work is not completed by the specified
date of the following academic term, the grade for
the course becomes 0.0.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the MBA degree, students must achieve the
following:
• Successful completion of all admission conditions
• Successful completion of MBA courses (2.5 or above)
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 or below,
and with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Successful completion and submission of the management
consulting project
Students who successfully complete Augsburg's MBA program will receive a Master of Business Administration degree.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For a complete list of Augsburg's accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 3.
MBA FACULTY
William Arden , Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, New York University; MS, Northeastern University;
MBA, Boston University.
David Bartlett, Instructor, Economics and Business Administration. BA, University of California-San Diego; MA, University of Chicago; MA, PhD, University of California-San Diego.
Lori Peterson, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BSB, Carlson School, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Larry Sallee , Instructor, Business Administration. BS, University of Wisconsin-Superior; MBA, University of WisconsinLaCrosse; DBA, U.S. International University; Certified Public
Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant.
Nora Braun , Associate Professor of Business Administration.
BSBA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MBA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
John Schmit, Associate Professor of English. BS, St. john's
Thomas Burns, Instructor, Business Administration. BA, Iona
David Schwain , Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BBA, University of Cincinnati; MBA, Harvard University.
College; MBA, University of St. Thomas.
C. Lee Clarke , Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BA, Capital University; MDiv, Trinity Lutheran Seminary;
MBA, University of St. Thomas.
University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, University
of Texas.
Joanne Smith , Instructor, Business Administration. BA, Smith
College; MA, University of Minnesota.
David Conrad , Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
Peter Stark, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BS, Northwestern University; MBA, EdD, Pepperdine University:
BA, Winona State University; MA, EdD, St. Mary's University
of Minnesota.
John Stein, Instructor, of Economics. BS, University of
Detroit; MA, University of Illinois.
Stella Hofrenning , Assistant Professor of Economics. BS,
University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Stuart Stoller, Professor of Business Administration. BS, MS,
Long Island University; Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Mark Isaacson , Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Steven Zitnick, Assistant Professor of Business Administra-
Ashok Kapoor , Associate Professor of Business Administra-
tion and Director of the MBA program. BA, Shimer College;
MS, University of Utah.
tion. BA, MA, University of Delhi; MA, MBA, University of
Minnesota; PhD, Temple University.
Laura Lazar, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
BA, MLS, Valparaiso University; MBA, PhD, Indiana University:
Edward Lotterman , Assistant Professor of Economics. BA,
MS, University of Minnesota.
Steven Lukas, Instructor, Business Administration. BS, MA,
University of Nebraska; EdD, University of St. Thomas.
Roseanne Malevich , Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, MBA, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Marc Mcintosh , Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA, Harvard University; DBA,
Argosy University:
Michael Mcllhon, Instructor, Business Administration. BBA,
MA, University of Iowa.
John Molloy, Assistant Professor ofBusiness Administration.
BBA, MS, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp, Associate Professor of Business
Administration. BA, MA, Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Master of Science in Physician .Assistant ·studies
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Thank you for your interest in the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program. I hope you will find the
information included in this catalog helpful as you make the decision to pursue your graduate degree in
physician assistant studies.
Our mission in the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program is to educate students in a manner consistent
with the College's mission. It is based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity to persons of all cultures and
backgrounds, and oriented toward service to underserved populations. Students are educated to be well versed
in current medical theory and practice, and graduates are encouraged to work in primary care settings. The
program promotes dedication to excellence in performance, with the highest standards of ethics and integrity;
and commitment to lifelong personal and professional development.
Your education here will be guided by a group of faculty who are committed to the physician assistant
profession and to seeing you achieve success as a graduate of the program. With a PA degree from Augsburg
College, you will stand out as a person who cares about changing the world one person at a time, and who is
willing to risk becoming different by building on your strengths.
Since its founding in 1995, our program graduates have achieved many successes, some of which include:
• The Classes of 2001, 2004, and 2007 scored among the highest mean averages in the nation on the
National Board Exam.
• 95% of Augsburg College PA graduates have successfully passed the National Board Exam on their first try.
• ALL graduates seeking employment in the PA field have been employed within six months of graduation.
We believe that this success is due in part to the quality of the education and preparation that the student
receives in the Augsburg PA Program. In addition, it speaks to the kind of students we attract; hard working,
committed individuals dedicated to their goal of becoming a physician assistant.
Choosing the PA Program at Augsburg College will require you to move beyond current comforts and
assumptions. You will likely encounter people of different backgrounds, and learn from their experiences to
transform yourself into a competent and caring healthcare provider. Here you will begin your lifelong
commitment to the care and well being of people.
Dawn B. Ludwig, PhD, PA-C
Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program
student has been in for the required rotations, or may be
elsewhere in the state.
The clinical education is taught by physicians, and supplemented by physician assistants and other healthcare
providers. Each student is evaluated by the physician preceptor for the designated rotation. Nine times during the
clinical phase students will return to Augsburg for testing as
well as didactic and clinical skill workshops.
CLINICAL PHASE DESCRIPTIONS
PA 600 Family Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice
of family medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of
accurate problem lists, thorough investigation and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 601 Internal Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice
of internal medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of
accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence based medicine
as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 602 General Surgery Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of general surgery. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation
of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current
medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 603 Pediatric Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of pediatrics. Inclusion of proper data collection
through history and physical examination, formulation of
accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 604 Women's Health Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of women's health. Inclusion of proper data callee-
tion through history and physical examination, formulation
of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine as determined by review and analysis of current
medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 605 Emergency Medicine Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of systemic diseases and surgical conditions unique to the clinical
practice of emergency medicine. Inclusion of proper data
collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation,
and development of treatment plans utilizing evidencebased medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA
student
PA 606 Psychiatry Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric diseases and conditions unique to the clinical
practice of psychiatric medicine. Inclusion of proper data
collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate problem lists, thorough investigation,
and development of treatment plans utilizing evidencebased medicine as determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA
student
PA 607 Elective Clinical Practicum
A six-week required rotation which emphasizes the pathophysiology, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of diseases and conditions unique to the clinical practice of
medicine. Students are allowed to choose, in consultation
with the clinical coordinator, the area of medicine in which
they would like to study as their elective. Prerequisite: Clinical phase PA student
PA 620 or 621 or 622 Preceptorship
A required 12-week rotation at the completion of the clinical phase. This course provides the student a final opportunity to develop the skills unique to the clinical practice of
medicine. Inclusion of proper data collection through history and physical examination, formulation of accurate
problem lists, thorough investigation, and development of
treatment plans incorporating evidence-based medicine as
determined by review and analysis of current medical literature. Can be completed in 620 Family Medicine, 621 General Medicine Specialty, or 622 Surgical Specialty.
Prerequisite: PA 600-607
PA 690 Capstone
This course provides each student the opportunity to present results of their individual research topic and to synthesize previous study and work experience in preparation for
graduation and clinical practice. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the program's and profession's
principles. Prerequisite: PA 600-607
• Demonstration of a commitment to, and involvement
with, underserved communities.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Complete and current-year admission guidelines can be
found on our website at www.augsburg.edu/pa.
Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required.
Admission to any physician assistant program is a highly
competitive process. Augsburg College's graduate program
in physician assistant studies receives approximately 250
applications for each entering class of 28 students.
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Studies program has a
two-step application process-applying through CASPA and
to Augsburg's PA Studies Program.
Qualified applicants will have:
• Bachelor's degree (in any major) from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Completed the prerequisite courses listed below
PA Studies Application Process
The Augsburg PA Program participates in the Centralized
Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) which
is sponsored by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). All applications to the PA Program for the
entering class must be processed through CASPA, following
all guidelines and regulations set forth by CASPA. Application forms with detailed instructions can be obtained online
at www.caspaonline.org.
Prerequisite Courses
To be an eligible applicant for the physician assistant studies
program, you must have completed the prerequisite courses
listed below. These courses must have been completed
within 10 years of the year you are applying for admission.
If you have already completed your undergraduate degree,
prerequisites must be completed by the end of fall semester
(no later than December 30) of the year you are applying. If
you are completing your first undergraduate degree, you
may complete prerequisite course work in the spring semester of the year you are applying; however, that coursework
must be completed prior to the start date of the program.
All course prerequisites must have been passed with a grade
of C (2.0) or higher. Meeting minimum prerequisites does
not guarantee admission into the program.
You will be considered an eligible applicant if you have a
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (as calculated by CASPA),
if you have completed or will complete your undergraduate
degree prior to the start date of the program, and if you have
completed or will complete your prerequisite courses within
the timeline specified for your situation.
Augsburg's PA Program Supplemental Application can be
downloaded from www.augsburg.edu/pa. It is important for
the applicant to determine whether he or she is in fact eligible to apply to the PA Studies Program, as the $25 supplemental application fee is non-refundable. You will be
required to print and sign the supplemental application and
mail it to the program by the application deadline. Since all
incoming students begin the course of study in late May, the
application is thus made approximately a year before
matriculation.
• one full course of general psychology
• one full course of developmental psychology (birth to
death lifespan)
• one full course of physiology* (human/vertebrate/organ)
• one full course of microbiology*
• one full course of biochemistry*
• one full course of general statistics
• one course of medical terminology
*Labs are recommended but not required.
Refer to our "Guide to Prerequisites" on our website to help
you with your prerequisite course selections.
The following are strongly recommended but not required:
• Minimum science GPA of 3.0
• Additional science courses such as anatomy, genetics,
immunology, other biology courses, and organic chemistry
• Clinical healthcare experience. Direct patient contact is
the best type of experience to obtain in order to
strengthen an application. Healthcare experience may be
full time or part time, paid or volunteer.
Selection Process
All complete files ( CASPA and Supplemental Applications
that meet requirements) will be reviewed by the admissions
committee. The admissions committee procedures utilize a
blind review, so applicant demographic data is unknown
(e.g., race, age, gender). Each file is reviewed by members of
the committee.
The selection committee looks for a balanced application by
reviewing many criteria including cumulative GPA, science
GPA, overall academic record, service to underserved
(meaning disadvantaged, minority; or under-represented
populations), direct patient contact experience, knowledge
of the profession, fit with the program goals and mission,
and recommendation letters.
Once the committee has completed the file review, a group
of candidates is selected for a telephone interview. The telephone interviews are generally conducted in mid- to lateJanuary. In addition, those selected for a telephone
interview are invited to a Candidate Information Session in
the program to meet faculty, staff, current students, and to
view the facilities. After telephone interviews are conducted,
the class of 28 students, as well as a list of alternates will be
selected. All applicants are notified of their status by midFebruary.
PA PROGRAM POLICIES
Technical Standards
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The Augsburg College Department of Physician Assistant
Studies is pledged to the admission and matriculation of all
qualified students and prohibits unlawful discrimination
against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status
without regard to public assistance or disability.
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Regarding disabled individuals, the PA department is committed to provide reasonable accommodations and will not
discriminate against individuals who are qualified, but
will expect all applicants and students to meet certain
minimal technical standards, with or without reasonable
accommodations.
Physician assistants must have the knowledge and skills to
function in a broad variety of clinical situations and to render a wide spectrum of patient care. They must be able to
integrate all information received by whatever sense(s)
employed, consistently, quickly, and accurately, and they
must have the intellectual ability to learn, integrate, analyze, and synthesize data.
Candidates for physician assistant certification offered by
this department must have, with or without reasonable
accommodation, multiple abilities and skills including
visual, oral-auditory, motor, cognitive, and behavioral/
social. Candidates for admission and progression must be
able to perform these abilities and skills in a reasonably
independent manner.
• Visual: Candidates must be able to observe and participate in experiments in the basic sciences. In order to
make proper clinical decisions, candidates must be able
to observe a patient accurately. Candidates must be able
to acquire information from written documents, films,
slides, or videos. Candidates must also be able to interpret X-ray and other graphic images, and digital or analog
representations of physiologic phenomena, such as EKGs
with or without the use of assistive devices . Thus, functional use of vision is necessary.
• Oral-Auditory: Candidates must be able to communicate
effectively and sensitively with patients. Candidates must
also be able to communicate effectively and efficiently
with other members of the healthcare team. In emergency
situations, candidates must be able to understand and
convey information essential for the safe and effective
care of patients in a clear, unambiguous, and rapid fashion. In addition, candidates must have the ability to relate
information to and receive information from patients in a
caring and confidential manner.
• Motor: Candidates must possess the motor skills necessary to perform palpation, percussion, auscultation, and
other diagnostic maneuvers. Candidates must be able to
execute motor movements reasonably required to provide
general and emergency medical care such as airway management, placement of intravenous catheters, cardiopul-
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monary resuscitation, and application of pressure to control bleeding. These skills require coordination of both
gross and fine muscular movements, equilibrium, and
integrated use of the senses of touch and vision.
Cognitive: In order to effectively solve clinical problems,
candidates must be able to measure, evaluate, reason,
analyze, integrate, and synthesize in a timely fashion. In
addition, they must be able to comprehend three dimensional relationships and to understand the special relationships of structures.
Social: Candidates must possess the emotional health
required for the full utilization of their intellectual abilities, for the exercise of good judgment, for the prompt
completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, and for the development of effective relationships with patients. Candidates must be able
to tolerate physically taxing workloads and function
effectively under stress. They must be able to adapt to
changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to
function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of patients.
Tests and Evaluations: In order to evaluate the competence and quality of candidates, the Augsburg Physician
Assistant Program employs periodic examinations as an
essential component of the physician assistant curriculum. Successful completion of these examinations is
required of all candidates as a condition for continued
progress through the curriculum. Reasonable accommodation will be made in the form or manner of administration of these evaluations where necessary and possible.
Clinical Assessments: Demonstration of clinical competence is also of fundamental importance to the career and
curriculum progression of the candidates. Therefore, the
process of faculty evaluation of the clinical performance
of candidates is an integral and essential part of the curriculum. Although reasonable accommodation will be
made, participation in clinical experiences and the evaluation of that participation is required.
Experiential Learning Policy
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Program does not award
academic credit to an individual for experiential learning.
Applicants desiring admission to Augsburg's PA Program
must satisfactorily complete all prerequisite courses. Experiential learning will be considered separately from prerequisite courses. Experiential learning prior to and during
admittance to the Augsburg PA Program will not substitute
for any part of the clinical year or preceptorship.
Employment while in the Program
Program faculty discourage outside employment while in
the Physician Assistant Program. Faculty recognize that
employment may be an issue that some students will face.
Given this recognition, realize that program obligations will
not be altered due to a student's work obligations. It is further expected that work obligations will not interfere with
the physician assistant students' learning progress or
responsibilities while in the program.
Withdrawal and Readmission Policies
Voluntary withdrawal from the Physician Assistant Program
may be initiated by a student after submission of a letter to
the program director requesting withdrawal. In the letter,
the student should ou tline the circumstances and reasons
for withdrawal. Students will be requested to conduct an
exit interview with the program director prior to leaving the
program. See page 5 for information on withdrawal.
Readmission
Students may request readmission after voluntary withdrawal by submitting a letter to the program director stating
the reasons the student wishes readmission and the anticipated date for readmission. The submission of a letter and
previous enrollment does not constitute automatic acceptance and/or reentry into the program. Reapplication to the
PA Program after dismissal from the program will be considered only under extremely unusual circumstances. Students
who submit letters will be reviewed by the program faculty.
Any student requesting readmission will be considered a
new applicant to the program and will be required to complete the program application process as a new applicant,
and may be required to repeat coursework.
Reapplication does not guarantee readmission to the Physician Assistant Program. After careful review of the student's
previous academic record and the request for readmission, a
decision will be made. Students may be required to repeat
selected coursework or meet new requirements of the Physician Assistant Program that became effective after the student's withdrawal. A decision will also be rendered as to
what program coursework will be considered for credit as
completed.
COSTS OF THE PA PROGRAM
For tuition information go to www.augsburg.edu/pa.
Payment Options
For complete and current payment options go to the Enrollment Center website at www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
FACULTY
Beth Alexander , Associate Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. BS, PharmD, University of Minnesota.
Eric Barth , Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St. Thomas; BS, PA Certificate,
Trevecca Nazarene University; MPAS, University of
Nebraska.
Heather Bidinger, Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies. BA, University of St.
Thomas; MMS, PA Certification, St. Louis University.
Donna De Gracia, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. BA, Ohio State University; MPAS, University of
Nebraska; PA Certification, Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
Dawn Ludwig , Assistant Professor and Director, Physician
Assistant Studies. BA, MS, University of Colorado; PhD ,
Capella University; PA Certification, University of Colorado.
Patricia Marincic , Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies. BS, Purdue University;
MS, Colorado State University; PhD, Utah State University.
Steven Nerheim , Instructor and Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies. MD , University of Minnesota; MDiv,
Luther Seminary.
Brenda Talarico , Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. BS, University of Minnesota; MPAS, University of
Nebraska; PA Certification, Augsburg College.
Master of Social Work
Master of Social Worl<
You have chosen an exciting way to serve others. The social work profession offers you the rewarding prospect
of joining with others to respond to problems and develop opportunities that benefit individuals, families,
groups, and communities. The MSW degree prepares you for advanced professional practice in the field of
social work.
Augsburg's MSW program prepares you for agency-based practice with individuals, families, groups, and
communities, and with a dedication to system change that reduces oppression and discrimination. Graduates of
our program share how they appreciated the opportunity to learn new ideas as well as learn more about
themselves. These graduates valued our small class size, our cohort structure, and the opportunity to have a
mentoring relationship with our faculty and staff. As a small program, we have high expectations for our
students but at the same time offer the flexibility to help them meet their individual goals.
Attending Augsburg College will transform and develop your professional life in unexpected ways. If you are
interested in learning more about our program, I invite you to come to campus for an information session. In
that session, we will show you our tightly integrated curriculum, explain our cohort model, and introduce you
to some of our faculty and staff. We also invite you to meet individually with our faculty and staff, who are
available for appointments.
We are delighted in your interest in our MSW program and invite you to join us in a lifelong adventure in
learning. The personal and professional growth necessary to become an advanced professional social worker is
challenging. We encourage you to take the challenge with us.
Lois A. Bosch, PhD, LISW
Director, Master of Social Work
SWK 620 Research 2: Practice Evaluation
Building on the basic research skills developed in Research I,
this course offers a practice-oriented exploration of the range
of research methods used in social work practice evaluation.
There will be a particular focus on evaluative research, a critique of the role of research in assessing efficiency and effectiveness in social service delivery, and identification with the
responsibility of social workers to "expand the knowledge
base" of social work The course emphasizes research as a
tool at all levels of social work and will be concerned with
strengthening the linkages between research, theory, and
practice evaluation. Students completing the thesis will have
additional assignments fitting the thesis.
SWK 625 Family Practice I
The family practice methods sequence builds upon the theoretical framework of systems theory, the problem-solving
model, and the strengths perspective from the foundation
year. This first course in the sequence introduces students
to the family level of need conceptual framework (Kilpatrick & Holland, 1999) as the foundation for choice of
models for assessment and intervention with diverse families in a variety of practice settings. Family level of need is
conceptualized as a hierarchy of needs ranging from basic
survival to issues of intimacy or self-actualization of family
members. Levels I (assessment and intervention models and
strategies directed at basic survival needs) and II (structure
and organization of families) will be taught. Presentation of
the models will be integrated with current research, family
policy; values, ethics, and global perspectives.
SWK 626 Family Practice 2
This second course in the family practice methods sequence
proceeds to Levels Ill and IV of the family level of need
framework (see above). These levels focus on boundaries,
conflict, and intimacy. Students will gain a working knowledge of strategies derived from these models. Presentation of
the models will be integrated with current research, family
policy, values, ethics, and global perspectives. Prerequisite:
SWK 625
SWK 627 Family Practice 3
This third course in the family practice methods sequence
offers students a selection of one course from two or more
special topics, such as Advanced Family Therapy or Mental
Health Practice. This will be an opportunity to tailor the
skills learned in Family Practice 1 and 2 to an area of specialization within practice with families. Prerequisite: SWK 626
SWK 630 Family Social Policy
This course explores the impact of social policies on diverse
families, including policies that relate to housing, income
maintenance, health, long-term care, education, and discrimination. This course has a dual purpose: to teach substantive
knowledge of child and family policy and to teach policy
practice skills. The diversity in families as well as ethnic ,
racial, cultural, and social class differences will be immersed
in all content areas. National and international political,
social, and economic systems will be a reference point.
SWK 634 Creative Problem Solving in Supervision
(.5 credit)
This course examines knowledge and skill building in the
administrative, educational, and supportive functions of
social work supervision. The interactional model, creative
problem solving, and strengths perspective are the frameworks for understanding and influencing the dynamics of
supervision in a variety of settings.
SWK 639 Topics in Family Practice: Ethics (.5 credit)
Social workers and other human service professionals are
often faced with ethical dilemmas and choices requiring ethical decision-making in all fields of practice. The purpose of
this course is to help students acquire the knowledge base
for ethical practice and to develop skills in identifying and
resolving ethical dilemmas. Also, the course will provide
students with tools required to make ethical decisions when
confronted with conflicting choices occurring within the
context of a profession with a specific values base and a
code of ethics addressing ethical principles and standards
related to clients, colleagues, employers, the profession of
social work, and society.
Program Development, Policy, and Administration
Concentration Courses
SWK 651 AND 652 Field Seminar 3 and 4: PDPA
(.5 credit each)
The goal of these two courses is to strengthen the connections between theory and practice with both taking on new
dimension and meaning for students. All students in field
placements must participate in the appropriate concurrent
Field Seminar. As part of this integrative function, the seminar also serves as a means for making connections among
course components and the expansion of classroom content-particularly as relating to dynamics of groups, communities, and organizations; human behavior; policy
analysis; and research.
SWK 65 7 AND 658 Diversity and Inequality I and 2:
PDPA (.5 credit each)
These courses explore diversity and social inequality related
to race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation,
age, and disability with application to the social service setting. Students focus on the structural and institutional
processes through which social inequality is created and
perpetuated. Institutional remedies for inequality are studied, such as affirmative action and equal opportunity policy;
culturally competent supervision, administration, program
development, and advocacy.
SWK 660 Research 2: Program Evaluation
Building on the basic research skills developed in Research 1,
this course offers a program-oriented exploration of the range
of research methods used in social work There will be a particular focus on evaluative research, a critique of the role of
research in assessing efficiency and effectiveness in social
service delivery; and identification with the responsibility of
social workers "to expand the knowledge base" of social
work The course emphasizes research as a tool at all levels of
social work and will be concerned with strengthening the
linkages between research, theory, and program evaluation.
SWK 667 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 1
This course examines organizational theory and strucLure,
processes of development, research, and evaluation, and
social work values and ethics in the workplace. The need to
work effectively within an organizational context means
that social work practitioners must acquire a level of expertise in organization theory, dynamics, structure, and behavior, and also an understanding of how organizations provide
practice opportunities and constraints. This course provides
opportunities for students to build the necessary skills to
become effective service providers or change agents in the
context of their work in social service organizations.
SWK 668 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 2
This course builds on the theoretical knowledge base of
SWK 667 and is intended to provide students with opportunities to apply those critical skills used in supervision and
management. These skills are intended as a base for the
beginning administrator. This course expects the student to
develop specific skills in budgeting and personnel/human
resource functions (e.g., recruitment, selection, hiring,
training, and evaluation). Prerequisite: SWK 667
SWK 669 Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 3
This course explores strategies and methods for working
effectively with other service agencies, legislative and policy-making bodies, regulatory agencies, and advocacy
groups. Prerequisite: SWK 668
SWK 675 Planning and Policy Practice 1
This course examines theoretical and conceptual ideas concerning human services, their rationale in a market economy, and their relationship to public policy. Students will
gain knowledge and build skills in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of services at various levels of system
design, taking into account organizational, financial, and
technological dimensions within an analytical framework of
defined need and demand for service.
SWK 676 Planning and Policy Practice 2
This course examines theories, concepts, and analytical
frameworks for analyzing policy. lt addresses the role of economics, demographics, politics, values, and other relevant
factors on policy design and implementation. The course
emphasizes the analysis of selected existing or proposed
policies in such areas as social insurance (e.g., Social Security), welfare reform, health care, long-term care, and tax
policy including tax expenditures. Prerequisite: SWK 675
Both Concentrations
SWK 699 General Elective
Students in both concentrations complete at least one general elective credit for graduation. The following are examples of elective offerings that are rotated each year:
• Parent and Professional Planning
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
• Child Welfare: History, Policy, and Practice
• Social Work with Involuntary Clients
• Spirituality in Social Work and Human Services
We also offer electives abroad:
Exploring Human Services in International Settings (Examples include England, Mexico , Norway, Portugal, Slovenia,
and Taiwan.)
SWK 698 Independent Study
Students may propose to complete an independent study
project. Such directed study projects provide the opportunity for a student to explore a particular area of social work
that is of interest to him or her. A faculty sponsor must be
secured and a proposal submitted to the Social Work
Department. On rare occasions, an independent study may
be used to satisfy the general elective requirement. Prior
approval is required. Courses that are part of the required
curriculum may not be taken as independent study.
FIELD WORK AND FIELD PLACEMENT
Social work education goes beyond the classroom. Through
the field experience, we expect that sLUdents will demonstrate skills to bridge theory and practice. Collaborative
efforts between the student, the field agency, and the MSW
program are essential to successful learning. The foundation
of the practice includes:
• ethical, competent professional practice
• problem solving within a systems framework and
strengths perspective
• use of advanced practice theories in Family Practice or Program Development, Policy, and Administration settings
• evaluation of the effecLiveness of program or practice
activities
• an understanding of, and respecL for, diverse peoples and
cultures
• responsibility and service to the local and global community in the interest of social justice
• a commitment to oppose oppression of all forms
Field Education Format
Under the instruction and supervision of professionallytrained, MSW-level, and program-approved field instructors,
students will spend a minimum of 920 hours in two field
practica. Each practicum is spread over at least two
trimesters (fall and winter) and is concurrent with enrollment in field work integrative seminars as well as other
MSW coursework.
The fieldwork education of the MSW program is divided
into two components:
Foundation Practicum
The foundation practicum, or generalist practicum, puts
emphasis on developing competence as a professional generalist social worker. It requires a minimum of 420 hours
and is completed by students admitted at the foundation
level. Students spend an average of 15 hours per week during the fall and winter terms in this practicum.
Concentration Practicum
The concentration practicum places emphasis on advanced
practice skills and leadership qualities related to the chosen
concentration. It requires a minimum of 500 hours and is
completed by all students, including those admitted with
advanced standing. Students spend an average of 18 hours
per week during the fall and winter terms in this practicum.
Process for Field Practicum Selection
Field practica begin in the fall. Selection begins the previous
spring in collaboration with two other Twin Cities MSW
programs. Students attend the student field orientation
before beginning their search. The opportunity is also provided to attend a Field Fair held jointly by Augsburg College and the University of Minnesota School of Social Work.
At this Field Fair, students are able to meet a large number
of agencies and potential field instructors. Practicum selection involves interviews at approved sites, arranged by the
student, and a matching process conducted collaboratively
by the field coordinators at the three MSW programs in the
Twin Cities.
In some instances, students can petition to complete a field
practicum at an agency not on the approved list or at their
place of employment. Students work with the MSW field
coordinator for such proposals.
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victims of torture
faith-based social services
neighborhood services
legislation advocacy
housing services
employment services
community organizing
research centers
DUAL DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK AND THEOLOGY
Augsburg College's Department of Social Work (Minneapolis) and Luther Seminary (St. Paul) offer a dual degree: Master of Social Work and Master of Arts in theology
(MSW/MA) or Master of Divinity (MSW/MDiv). The dual
degree has been approved by both institutions and by the
Council on Social Work Education. If you are interested in
combining a Master of Social Work with a Master of Arts in
Theology, we recommend you begin with the Luther Seminary program first and identify yourself as seeking the dual
degree. For application information visit the Luther Seminary website at www.luthersem.edu/catalog/05_07/
dual_msw.asp.
Purpose
The dual degree focuses on meeting the educational interests of people planning to serve the spiritual and social
needs of families, individuals, and communities in both
rural and urban settings. Both institutions have a commitment to social and economic justice and to teamwork in the
pastoral and human service settings. This joint program is
ecumenical in its admission policies as well as its academic
outlook.
Objectives
Field Practicum Settings
Three primary objectives have been established:
The Augsburg field faculty are committed to the success of
each student in a stimulating and challenging field
practicum. Our current list of approved field sites includes
agencies in the following areas of practice:
• To educate practitioners in social work and ministry who
can combine the values, skills, and knowledge of both theology and social work to serve people in more holistic ways.
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family and children
child welfare
mental health
crisis intervention
senior resources
family social policy
health and human services
corrections and probation
public and independent schools
youth services
hospitals
developmental disabilities
American Indian family services
chronic and persistent mental illness
chemical dependency
court services
immigrant, migrant, refugee services
• To generate the partnerships necessary to serve the complex needs of communities and people experiencing transition in their lives, including the change of government
support for those in poverty.
• To prepare practitioners to seek the strengths of interdisciplinary teams in the human service and pastoral settings.
Enrollment
Dual degree students enroll in Luther Seminary courses
first. Upon completion of this first year of courses, students
then enroll in Augsburg courses for a second and third year
(full-time). In the dual degree, Luther Seminary offers nine
courses which can be completed in one year if pursued fulltime. The remaining Luther Seminary course requirements
are waived and replaced by the Augsburg MSW curriculum.
At Augsburg, dual degree students complete the entire
MSW curriculum with the exception of the general elective.
Course Format and Field Practicum
Luther Seminary courses are offered on a weekday schedule
and Augsburg College courses are offered on a weekend
schedule. The field practicum is incorporated into the Augsburg curriculum and will be in a setting reflective of the
dual degree program, such as congregational multidisciplinary teams, nursing home chaplaincy, and social work
teams. The Luther Seminary program and the Augsburg
College program are both full-time; it is not feasible for students to do both programs simultaneously.
Summary of Dual Degree Requirements
Luther Seminary full courses: 9
Augsburg College full credits: 12-advanced standing,
17-foundation (elective is met at Luther)
MSW field practicum course credit hours: see guidelines
under field practicum
MSW Summative Evaluation Project
Admission to the Dual Degree
It is the responsibility of dual degree students to be aware of
application deadlines for both institutions. Applicants must
apply to each program separately. Please note: admission to
one institution does not guarantee admission to the other.
To request the catalog and application materials, you must
contact each program separately. Financial aid is also a separate process.
ADMISSION TO THE MSW PROGRAM
The Augsburg College MSW program promotes the widest
possible diversity within its student populatiop.. Therefore,
the admission policies ensure that educational opportunities
are provided to persons with a range of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
Listed below are general descriptions for the application
process. Refer to the MSW application documents for details
regarding specific application requirements.
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or
university
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Liberal arts coursework in the social sciences, humanities,
biology, and statistics
Application Checklist
The following materials must be submitted to Augsburg's
Adult and Graduate Admissions Office:
• Completed and signed application form-www.augsburg.edu/msw or call 612-330-1520.
The application completion deadline is January 15 each
year for entry in the following academic year. All applica-
tions and materials noted below are due by 5 p.m. on the
application completion deadline.
• $35 application fee
• One official transcript from each previously attended
postsecondary institution. This includes colleges, universities, and vocational/technical institutions.
• Liberal arts prerequisite coursework including four social
sciences, three humanities, one biology, and one statistics
course. These courses must be completed prior to
enrolhnent.
• Completed BSW course equivalency checklist (for
advanced standing applicants)
• Three completed and signed recommendation checklist
forms , with letters attached
• Typed, double-spaced personal statement responding to
the questions noted on the application form
• Results of the TOEFL language tests (for non-native
English speakers)
• Official international credit evaluation course-by-course
review (for degrees completed outside of the United
States)
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students on
page 9.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to eight (8.0) transfer
credits. (See evaluation of Transfer Credit on p. 6.) Eligible
courses must be from a CSWE-accredited program and must
receive a grade of B (3.0) or higher. Students must complete
no fewer than 10 (10.0) courses at Augsburg in order to
receive their MSW degree from Augsburg College.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is an application category open to those
with a bachelor's degree in social work accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) . Advanced
standing applicants may seek waivers for up to eight of the
following MSW courses: Human Behavior and the Social
Environment, History of Social Welfare Policy, Practice
Methods 1 and 2, and Integrative Fieldwork Seminars 1 and
2, which include 420 field practicum hours. Advanced
standing applicants must offer an equivalent BSW course for
each with a grade of B (3 .0) or higher in order to receive a
waiver.
Admissions Q&A
What do I do if my cumulative GPA is below 3.0?
Our faculty are willing to review the application files of
applicants with a cumulative GPA below 3.0; however, the
comparative standard remains 3.0 or higher. A small percentage of applicants not meeting the GPA prerequisite may
be admitted, if otherwise qualified. If your GPA is below 3.0,
you must include a brief "Explanation of GPA" with your
application documents. You should address the following
questions:
• Were there limitations that affected your GPA? If so, what
is your plan to address these limitations?
• Were there extenuating circumstances contributing to the
GPA? If so , have those circumstances been resolved?
Is human service experience required?
Although it is not a requirement, strong preference is given
to those applicants with paid or volunteer experience in
human services, particularly experience that demonstrates
responsibility and leadership. Applicants are advised that
MSW field placement options may be limited for those who
lack prior human service experience.
What if my prerequisite coursework is not done?
We require nine prerequisite courses for admission to our
MSW program. These include four social science courses,
three humanities courses, one biology course, and one statistics course. We are willing to review an application if at
least seven of the nine prerequisites are finished at the time
of application. This means a maximum of two prerequisites
can be pending or unfinished at the time of application and
the file will still be reviewed. In the event an offer of admission is extended, it will be conditioned on completion of
any outstanding prerequisite courses before enrollment in
MSW courses.
What if my bachelor's degree is not yet finished when I
apply?
We are willing to review the application file of an applicant
who is lacking one semester or two trimesters of coursework (including practicum) at the time of application. This
means that when you apply to our program in January; if
you have just finished your final fall semester but still have
a final spring term to complete, you must ensure that your
fall grades have been posted to the official transcript before
having it sent to our office for your application. In the event
an offer of admission is extended, it will be conditional on
the completion of the bachelor's degree before enrollment in
MSW courses.
Is academic credit granted for life or work experience?
Although experience will make for a strong application file,
we are unable to waive any degree requirements for work or
life experience. This is the policy in all CSWE-accredited
programs.
May I seek course waivers for the MSW courses listed on
the BSSW Equivalency Checklist if I have taken these
equivalent courses at the undergraduate level, but did
not major in social work?
Unfortunately; no. We offer course waivers for certain MSW
courses only when the entire BSSW major (CSWE-accred-
ited) has been completed by an applicant and we can therefore assume the applicant has been adequately prepared as a
generalist social worker. For the particular MSW courses
open for waiver to these advanced standing applicants, we
expect a grade of B or higher in the BSSW equivalent course.
But it also is expected that the remaining BSSW courses
from the social work major were completed satisfactorily
and the applicant graduated with an accredited bachelor's
degree. If an equivalent course has been taken from another
MSW program, please ask us about our transfer of credit
procedure.
Who makes the admission decision on my
application file?
Each application file is reviewed by three full-time social
work faculty who each make a recommendation on the file.
These recommendations are taken to the Social Work
Admissions Committee which then renders a final admission decision.
How long should my personal statement be?
On average, MSW applicants submit a personal statement
between three and five pages (double spaced). Approximately one page per question is considered adequate. Fewer
than three pages is probably too brief, but more than eight is
probably too much.
May I visit to speak with someone for advice on putting
together the strongest possible MSW application?
Absolutely! You may contact our graduate admissions counselor at 612-330-1520 or e-mail to mswinfo@augsburg.edu
to schedule an advising appointment.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Achievement
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade
point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the following
term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored
in order for a student to be removed from probation. If the
cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the
student may be dismissed from the program. Students are
retained in the program who can:
• maintain expected grade point average (3.0 or higher);
• complete course requirements of the program and field
placement in a timely manner;
• complete the program within four years;
• abide by the department's Standards for Social Work Education and the NASW Code of Ethics.
• No more than two courses with a grade of 2.0 or 2.5 will
count toward the degree. Courses with a grade below 2.0
must be repeated. No more than two courses can be
repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second
time are counted in the grade point average. If a student
receives a grade of N in a field course the MSW director
will initiate a Level III review, as outlined in section 3.2 of
the Standards for Social Work Education.
Evaluation of Student Field Performance
The criteria for evaluating field performance can be found in
the MSW Field Manual, which is distributed to newlyadmitted students at our field orientation prior to seeking
the field placement.
www.aauw.org
www.gradview.com
www.finaid.org
www.petersons.com
www.students.gov
www.srnexpress.com
Four-Year Limit
All students are required to finish the degree within four
years of matriculation. See page 5 for policy on Continutation of coursework or final thesis.
Leave of Absence
Students who interrupt their program enrollment must
request a leave of absence through the MSW program in
order to maintain their admitted status. The request must be
made in writing. A leave of absence typically requires a full
year away from the program in order to return to classes in
sequence.
Examples of Social Work Graduate Scholarships
Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships offered each year to students from
ethnic groups of color. Applications due in May (go to
www.cswe.org).
Gosnell Scholarship Funds
Ten awards ($1 ,000-$4 ,000) offered to social work students
interested in working with American Indian/Alaska Native
and Hispanic/Latino populations or in public and voluntary
nonprofit agency settings. Applications due in August (see
www.naswfoundation.org) .
Prerequisite Courses
All foundation courses are prerequisite to the concentration
courses. Students may not enroll in the concentration
courses until successfully completing all foundation
courses. In addition there are individual courses that are
prerequisite to other individual courses in the MSW curriculum. These are listed in the MSW Handbook, which is distributed to newly-admitted students and can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/socialwork/msw/policies.html.
Graduate Scholarship Search Tips
Searching for grants and scholarships for graduate study can
be an arduous task. As you may know, graduate students do
not have access to many of the financial aid opportunities
open to undergraduates. Because of this, we strongly
encourage you to spend some time doing your own independent research into graduate funding available locally,
nationally; and globally.
The simplest way to begin a search for graduate funding is
to look online. There are many "free" scholarship search
engines on the Web. We suggest you start with these before
moving on to the fee-based ser vices. As with most free services, there is a draw-back-your e-mail address may be
shared with other organizations that may send you solicitations. You should always use caution when providing your
personal information via the Internet. Make sure the webpage you are using to enter a "profile" about yourself is protected by a security system. This is usually indicated by
your browser with a closed padlock icon in the lower right
corner. You should also check the fine print and know if
anything besides your e-mail address will be sold to other
organizations. Having said that, the following websites may
provide a good starting point for your search :
www.naswfoundation.org
www.gradloans.com
www.cswe.org
www.gradschools.com
www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org
www.fastweb.com
Vern Lyons Scholarship
One award ($2,000) offered to students interested in
health/mental health practice and a commitment to the
African American community. Applications due in August
(see www.naswfoundation.org).
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Several awards ($1,000 each) offered to students who
demonstrate excellence in preparation for clinical social
work practice. Applications due in March (see
www.abecsw.org).
MSSA Diversity Educational Scholarship
One $500 award offered to students from African-American,
American Indian, Asian, GLBT, Hispanic and Immigrant
Cultures in completing their education in the Human Service Field. Applications due in June (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc .org).
Marjorie J. Carpenter Scholarship
One $1,500 award offered to students seeking education in
the human service field so they may enhance their professional and/or technical skill development. Applications due
injune (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
Resources in Academic Libraries
Most academic libraries have several directories to peruse if
you prefer using hard print. Examples in Augsburg's library
reference section:
Grants Register
Directory of Financial Aids for Women
Scholarships and Other Financial Aid for Minnesota Students
Financial Aid for Native Americans 1999-2000
(part of a series consisting of additional volumes for African
Americans, Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans .)
Augsburg Scholarships
Augsburg's Social Work Department offers several scholarships each year. These are available to second-year students
only. They range in amount from $300 to $3,000.
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for Minority Social Work
Students
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship
Bodo F. Suemning Memorial Scholarship
Blanca Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship
AmeriCorps Tuition Discount
Augsburg offers a tuition discount to students who are or
have been AmeriCorps volunteers-25% off the tuition cost
of one course per trimester. This would apply to all
trimesters of your MSW program.
Military Discount (see page 11.)
Other Resources
There is a general guide on Augsburg's webpage that gives
advice to "seniors" about finding funding for graduate
school-go to www.augsburg.edu/gradstudy.
ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools.
The Augsburg Master of Social Work program is accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education ( CSWE).
For a complete list of Augsburg's accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 3.
MSW FORUM
All MSW students are invited to participate in the studentrun organization, MSW Forum. The purpose of the forum is
to facilitate communication between social work students
and the social work department, as well as to provide the
opportunity for student participation in department governance, curriculum development, and program improvements. As such, forum members are invited to attend Social
Work department meetings via representatives.
The forum historically has been volunteer based. Any student may serve on the forum, provided he or she can make
a commitment to attend the meetings and share in the
efforts. The MSW director and MSW program coordinator
also serve on the forum. Other faculty may be invited as permanent members or as guests.
• receive and give feedback on expectations of faculty, students, and the College
• plan and coordinate MSW student events, lectures, discussions
• organize social action projects
FACULTY
Anthony Bibus, III, Professor of Social Work, Department
Chair. BA., College of St. Thomas; MA, University of Virginia; PhD , University of Minnesota.
Laura Boisen, Associate Professor of Social Work, MSW
Field Coordinator. BS, Wartburg College; MSSW, University
of Wisconsin; MPA, Iowa State University; PhD, University
of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch, Associate Professor of Social Work, MSW
Program Director. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of Iowa; PhD, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.
Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BS ,
Augsburg College; MSW, University of Minnesota.
Ankita Deka, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi
University; MSW, Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Christina Erickson , Assistant Professor of Social Work. BS,
University of Minnesota; MSW, University of MinnesotaDuluth; PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago.
Annette Gerten, Assistant Professor of Social Work BA,
College of St. Catherine; MSW, University of Michigan;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara Lehmann, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA ,
Knox College; MSW, Tulane University; PhD, Case Western
Reserve Universit.
Rosemary J. Link, Professor of Social Work and Associate
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate
Studies. BA, Southampton University; CQSW, London University; PhD , University of Minnesota.
Curt Paulsen, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, St.
Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, The
Field Institute.
Past forum members established these guidelines:
Nancy Rodenborg , Associate Professor of Social Work. BA,
Indiana University; MSW, University of Minnesota; MIA,
School oflnternational Training; PhD, University of Arizona.
• provide an avenue for students to share and discuss ideas
and/or concerns related to the MSW educational experience with the Social Work Department
Glenda Dewberry Rooney , Professor of Social Work. BS,
University of North Texas; MSW, University of Illinois; PhD ,
University of Minnesota .
• encourage constructive dialogue among students, faculty,
and department and College administrators
• make recommendations to the department regarding program improvements
Michael Schock, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA,
University of Washington; MSW, University of Minnesota;
PhD, University of Washington.
Maryann Syers, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Arizona State University; MSW, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Ngoh-Tiong Tan, Professor of Social Work. BA, University
of Singapore; MSW, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, University of Minnesota.
STAFF
Emily Cronk, Administrative Assistant
Doran Edwards, BSSW Assistant Director
Holley Locher, MSW Program Coordinator
Stacy Myhre, Field Assistant
Augsburg College Map
Forest Lake
1. Center for Counseling and
Health Promotion
2. Weekend and Graduate Admissions
3. Air Structure Entrance
(November through March)
4. Edor-Nelson Athletic Field
and Seasonal Air Structure
5. Christensen Center and
Day Admissions
6. MBA Program
7. Foss, Lo beck, Miles, Center for
Worship, Drama and
Communication
8. Sverdrup Hall
9. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts
10. Ice Arena
11. Marketing and Communications
12. Lindell Library
13. Maintenance and Grounds Shop
14. Mortensen Hall
15. Murphy Place
16. Murphy Park
17. Music Hall
18. New Residence Hall
19. Old Main
20. Anderson Hall
21. Quad
22. Science Hall
23. Public Safety
Communications Center
24. Shipping and Receiving
25. Si Melby Hall
26. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
27. Urness Hall
28. Kennedy Center
29. Oren Gateway Center
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Dan W. Anderson '65
Jackie Cherryhomes '76
Mark A. Eustis
Anthony Genia, MD '85
Alexander J. Gonzalez '90
Michael R.Good '71
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi Harpstead
Richard C. Hartnack
Rolf Jacobson
Rev. Craig E. Johnson, ex officio
Ruth E.Johnson, MD '74
Eric J. Jolly
Dean Kennedy
Dean C. Kopperud
Andre J. Lewis '73
Gloria Lewis
Jennifer H. Martin
Marie 0. McNeff
Paul S. Mueller, MD '84
Rev. Duane C. Pederson, ex officio
Stephen Sheppard
Marshall S. Stanton, MD
Philip Styrlund '79
Emily Anne Tuttle
Joan Volz '68
Rev. Norman W. Wahl '76
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Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2008-2010
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College
undergraduate education and
its curriculum. Although
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Augsburg College
Undergraduate Catalog
2008-2010
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College
undergraduate education and
its curriculum. Although
information was current at
the time of publication, it is
subject to change without
notice. The written policies in
the catalog are the College
policies in force at the time
of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to
know the requirements and
academic policies in this
publication. If you have
questions about anything in
this catalog, consult
Academic Advising, a faculty
adviser, the dean of the
College, or the registrar. Key
offices are listed on page 8
for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published May 2008
www.augsburg.edu
A Greeting
from the President
Stephen Geffre
A college catalog is a wonderful text,
full of detail and data that offer all of us a
map to our lives together as a college
community.
What has prompted you to study this
map of Augsburg College? If you’re already
enrolled at Augsburg, I trust that you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder
of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will
be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg —
they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you
find in this map signposts of the progress
you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue to believe that
you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for
the next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an
Augsburg education, welcome. I believe you will find it not only tells you about the
character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our
College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not
only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to
share you own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is
enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action
and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in
a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of undertaking —
will occur on a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us
who await you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can
find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
Table of Contents
Academic Calendar – 4-7
Directory – 8
Introducing Augsburg – 9
Facts and Figures – 19
Undergraduate Admissions – 21
Day College – 22
Weekend College – 23
Financing Your Education – 27
Student Life – 37
Academic Information – 53
Departments and Programs – 98
Includes majors, minors,
and course descriptions
College Information – 339
Board of Regents – 340
ELCA Program Unit for
Vocation and Education – 341
Faculty and Administration – 342
Faculty Emeriti – 366
Maps – 369, 370
Index – 371
4
2008-2009 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
DAY PROGRAM (AND PA PROGRAM)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2008
Summer........................................First-year registration
Aug. 31-Sept. 2/Sun.-Tues. ..........New student orientation
Sept. 3/Wed. ................................Classes begin
Oct. 24/Fri. ..................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 10-26/Mon.-Wed. ................Registration for spring
Nov. 27/Thurs. ............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Dec. 1/Mon. ................................Classes resume
Dec. 12/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 15-18/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2009
Jan. 12/Mon. ................................Classes begin
Mar. 16/Mon. ...............................Mid-term break begins
Mar. 23/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Apr. 6-17/Mon.-Fri. .....................Registration for fall
Apr. 10/Fri. ..................................Easter break begins
Apr. 24/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 27-30/Mon.-Thurs. .............Final exams
May 2/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement
2009-2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
DAY PROGRAM (AND PA PROGRAM)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2009
Sept. 9/Wed. .................................Classes begin
Oct. 23/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 26/Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 30/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Dec. 11/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 14-17/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2010
Jan. 11/Mon. ................................Classes begin
Mar. 15/Mon. ...............................Mid-term/Easter break begins
Mar. 22/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Apr. 23/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 26-29/Mon.-Thurs. .............Final exams
May 1/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement
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6
2008-2009 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS (NOT INCLUDING THE PA
PROGRAM AND MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2008
Class Weekends: Sept. 5-7, Sept. 19-21, Oct. 3-5, Oct. 10-12, Oct. 24-26, Nov. 7-9,
Nov. 21-23, Dec. 5-7
Winter Term 2009
Class Weekends: Jan. 2-4 (MSW only), Jan. 9-11, Jan. 23-25, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, Feb. 13-15,
Feb. 27-Mar. 1, Mar. 6-8, Mar. 20-22
Spring Term 2009
Class Weekends: Apr. 3-5, Apr. 17-19, May 8-10, May 15-17, May 29-31, Jun. 5-7,
Jun. 19-21, Jun. 26-27 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
2009-2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS (NOT INCLUDING THE PA
PROGRAM AND MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2009
Class Weekends: Sept. 11-13, Sept. 25-27, Oct. 9-11, Oct. 23-25, Nov. 6-8, Nov. 20-22,
Dec. 4-6, Dec. 11-13 (for programs meeting eight weeks)
Winter Term 2010
Class Weekends: Jan. 8-10, Jan. 22-24, Jan. 29-31, Feb. 12-14, Feb. 26-28, Mar. 12-14,
Mar. 26-28
Spring Term 2010
Class Weekends: Apr. 9-11, Apr. 23-25, May 7-9, May 21-23, Jun. 4-6, Jun. 18-20,
Jun. 25-27
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
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DIRECTORY
Area Code
612
Access Center ................................................................................................................330-749
Academic Advising......................................................................................................330-1025
Academic Enrichment.................................................................................................330-1165
Academic Affairs .........................................................................................................330-1024
Admissions Offices
Office of Undergraduate Admissions (Day College)........................................... 330-1001
Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-788-5678
Office of Adult and Graduate Admissions ..........................................................330-1101
Augsburg for Adults....................................................................................................330-1782
Alumni Relations.........................................................................................................330-1178
Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-260-6590
Athletics ......................................................................................................................330-1249
Campus Activities and Orientation ............................................................................330-1111
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ...................................330-1053
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.....................................................................330-1148
Classroom Services......................................................................................................330-1219
College Pastor/Campus Ministry ................................................................................330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion .............................................................................330-1707
Development (financial gifts to the College)..............................................................330-1613
Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center.......................................................................................................330-1046
Toll-free number........................................................................................1-800-458-1721
Event Services .............................................................................................................330-1107
Facilities Management ................................................................................................330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only)............................330-1000
Fax ....... ...............................................................................................................330-1649
Graduate Studies .........................................................................................................330-1101
Human Resources........................................................................................................330-1058
Lost and Found ...........................................................................................................330-1000
Marketing and Communication..................................................................................330-1180
Parent and Family Relations .......................................................................................330-1525
President’s Office .........................................................................................................330-1212
Registrar ......................................................................................................................330-1036
Residence Life (Housing)............................................................................................330-1488
Rochester Campus ...............................................................................................507-288-2886
StepUP ........................................................................................................................330-1405
Student Affairs.............................................................................................................330-1160
Student Government...................................................................................................330-1110
Summer Session ..........................................................................................................330-1046
TRIO/Student Support Services ..................................................................................330-1311
Weekend College ........................................................................................................330-1101
Mailing address:
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Website:
www.augsburg.edu
Introducing
Augsburg College
About Augsburg – 10
Augsburg for Adults
Weekend College – 13
Rochester Campus – 14
Partner Hospitals Program – 14
Campus Location – 14
Facilities and Housing – 15
Associated Support
Organizations – 17
Policies – 17
Accreditation and
Memberships – 18
Facts and Figures – 19
10
ABOUT AUGSBURG
A
t Augsburg College, we believe that
the college experience should be a time of
exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is the
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Discovering your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg Core Curriculum — designed
to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens. Through
“Search for Meaning” courses, students
explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a
lifetime: writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a
few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—
or you can create your own major, either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 58 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while
a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC
includes Augsburg College, the College of
St. Catherine, Hamline University,
Macalester College, and the University of
St. Thomas.
Weekend College offers 17 majors and
five certificate programs.
MISSION STATEMENT .
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, “Education for Service,”
and to the mission of the College:
“To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian church, by the
context of a vital metropolitan setting, and
by an intentionally diverse campus community.”
HISTORY .
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
About Augsburg 11
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr.,
became president. He worked to develop
college departments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg’s theme
for over 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second
president (1876-1907), required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education
for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity. This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modern
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a concerted
effort to become accredited. Full accreditation was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church. Subsequently,
the American Lutheran Church merged
12 About Augsburg
with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to
form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America.
A College in the City
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg’s emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena,
and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president
in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under
his leadership, the College sharpened its
identity as a college of the city, providing
an education, grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became the 11th
president of Augsburg College in July
2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages — in
the midst of a great city — to be faithful citizens of the world.
AUGSBURG TODAY .
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
• An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
• Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
• The city—with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great metropolitan center.
There are now over 20,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to Augsburg’s traditional
undergraduate program of liberal arts and
sciences, Augsburg offers master’s degree
programs in business, education, leadership, nursing, physician assistant studies,
and social work. For information on graduate programs, go to www.augsburg.edu.
Undergraduate education is offered
both on weekday semester programs, and
alternate weekend trimester programs. The
graduate programs generally follow the
trimester schedule.
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In addition to its Minneapolis campus,
Augsburg has a branch campus in
Rochester, Minn., and offers a bachelor’s
completion degree in nursing in the Twin
Cities at United, Mercy, and Unity hospitals.
AUGSBURG FOR ADULTS .
Augsburg for Adults is focused on all
adult-centered educational programs, from
community seminars to graduate degrees.
Adult students, who are recognized as
learners from age 25 to 60-plus, have different educational needs and goals than
traditional-aged students, and Augsburg for
Adults assists adult learners in their educational journey, whether they take classes in
the traditional weekday undergraduate program or one of the Augsburg for Adults
programs listed below. For information on
Augsburg’s master’s degree programs, see
the Augsburg College Graduate Studies
Catalog.
Augsburg for Adults aims to evaluate
how each program fulfills students’ needs
and to bridge any gaps in providing quality
education and student services.
■ WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg’s Weekend College (WEC)
offers the same undergraduate degree as in
the traditional weekday program on alternate weekends as an opportunity for adults
who want to complete a baccalaureate
degree, but who work or have other commitments during the week. Some classes
may meet on weekday evenings. It is a
means by which men and women can gain
skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the
liberal arts.
Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today, with approximately 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 17 majors, WEC is
one of the largest programs of its type
among Minnesota private colleges.
Augsburg’s Weekend College understands that adult students are resourceful
and motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and individual study. Each course includes periods
of concentrated, on-campus study as well
as time for independent study and class
preparation. Most courses include a Webbased course management site.
Alternate Weekend Schedule
To meet the needs of nontraditional
students, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three-and-a-half to four
hours on either Friday evening, Saturday
morning, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday
afternoon. Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be scheduled during the
week. WEC students may take from one to
four courses each term. Selected courses
are also available on weekday evenings and
are open to both Day and Weekend
College students. The WEC academic year
is divided into three trimesters.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
in enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
WEC students to make use of College
facilities, such as Lindell Library and the
Christensen Center, and to participate in
academic and co-curricular activities, such
as the student newspaper, travel seminars,
student organizations, and fine arts. The
WEC student body elects its own leaders
and a WEC Student Senate.
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Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty, and the WEC faculty are fulltime Augsburg professors as well as
adjunct faculty who bring professional
experience to their teaching. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal
degree, and all consider teaching to be the
focus of their activities at the College.
Professors are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities,
but these support and are secondary to
their teaching. Faculty are actively
involved in a dynamic faculty development
program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques
and theories.
Augsburg’s small classes encourage its
tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in
campus activities.
■ ROCHESTER CAMPUS
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester
was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. In
Rochester, six undergraduate majors, plus
a certificate program in business management are offered.
The Rochester campus classrooms and
offices are located at Bethel Lutheran
Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the
heart of the city. Rochester contains
approximately 100,000 residents and
enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior
technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on
a trimester schedule, on weekday evenings
and on occasional Saturdays, making them
accessible to working adults. Several complete degree programs are available
through the Rochester campus. In addi-
tion, students may work on a variety of
other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken
in the Day or WEC program in
Minneapolis.
Students at the Rochester campus are
Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell
Library databases to the use of online
course management software. Information
about the Rochester campus is available at
www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling
the Rochester office at 507-288-2886.
■ PARTNER HOSPITALS PROGRAM
Also within Weekend College,
Augsburg offers a bachelor’s completion
degree in nursing for registered nurses at
three area hospitals, making their education convenient to their workplace. Classes
are taught at United Hospital in St. Paul,
with videoconferencing of these classes to
classrooms in Mercy Hospital in Coon
Rapids and Unity Hospital in Fridley.
■ COLLEGE OF THE THIRD AGE
In 1976, Augsburg initiated one of the
first programs in the country that offers
classes for older adults, taught in their
neighborhoods at churches and senior residences. A variety of classes is offered, and
many of the instructors are retired
Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third
Age is located at 620 21st. Ave.
■ CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg’s campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 170 parks in
Minneapolis, the “City of Lakes.” The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest medical
complexes—University of Minnesota
Medical Center, Fairview—are adjacent to
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Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and
the Seven Corners theatre district just a
few blocks away. Downtown Minneapolis
and St. Paul, home to a myriad of arts,
sports, entertainment, and recreational
opportunities, are just minutes west and
east via Interstate 94, which forms the
southern border of the campus. (See map
on page 369.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Augsburg is located just blocks away from
two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
■ FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library, Oren
Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles
Center for Worship, Drama, and
Communication.
Admissions Offices — The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for Day College
is located on the first floor of Christensen
Center. The Office of Adult and Graduate
Admissions for Weekend College, the
Rochester Campus, the Partner Hospitals
program, and Graduate Studies is located
at 624 21st Ave.
Anderson Hall (1993) — Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. 8th
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies; the Center for Service,
Work, and Learning; and the Office of
Marketing and Communication.
College of the Third Age and InterRace — This house, located at 620 21st
Avenue, provides office space for these two
programs.
Counseling and Health Promotion
— The Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and
services that enhance student learning by
promoting personal development and wellbeing. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue.
Christensen Center (1967) — The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, art gallery,
and offices for student government and
student publications. The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor.
Edor Nelson Field — The athletic
field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the
playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome
covers the field during the winter months,
allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication
(1988) — The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the Julian and June Foss
family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the
drama and communication offices, and the
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS).
Ice Arena (1974) — Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
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Kennedy Center — Completed in
2007 as a three-story addition to Melby
Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry
Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art
wrestling training center, new fitness center, classrooms for health and physical education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library
(1997) — This library and information
technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer
technology resources of the College. The
library is located on the corner of 22nd
Avenue and 7th Street.
Luther Hall (1999) — Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a
three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that
houses juniors and seniors in units from
efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961) — Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center,
and general auditorium purposes. The
Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973) — Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1964) —
Murphy Place is home to the three of the
four components of the Office of
International Programs: Center for Global
Education, Global Studies, and
International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color: American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and
Hispanic/Latino Student Services.
Music Hall (1978) — Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty.
Old Main (1900) — Home for the
modern languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center — Dedicated
in 2007 and named for lead donors and
alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home
for the StepUP program, Institutional
Advancement offices, the Alumni and
Parent and Family Relations Offices,
Augsburg for Adults Office, and substancefree student housing. It also houses the
Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo
Café, Gage Family Art Gallery, and the
Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949) — Houses classrooms; well-equipped laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a
medium-sized auditorium; faculty offices,
administrative offices, and various other
program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955) — Named in
honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it
contains the Enrollment Center and
Academic Advising, as well as classrooms
and faculty offices.
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Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1938) — Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s
Office, Human Resources, and other
administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967) — Named in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this
tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,”
providing 36 residents, housed two to a
room, with their own lounge, study, and
utility areas.
■ ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
programs that increase both individual and
group understanding and achievement.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial Interaction —
Inter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 620
21st Avenue.
■ POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
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■ ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education
• Council on Social Work Education
(B.S. and M.S.W.)
• National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS)
• National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
• National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on
Education for the Physician Assistant
(ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
• National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, Minnesota Private College
Council, National Society for Experiential
Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office
of Higher Education pursuant to sections
136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an
endorsement of the institution. Credits
earned at the institution may not transfer
to all other institutions.
AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACTS AND FIGURES
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Location—Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation—The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the
Roman Catholic Church, and 21 percent
represent other denominations and religions.
Accreditation—The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved
by the American Chemical Society,
Council on Social Work Education,
National Association for Music Therapy,
Inc., National Association of Schools of
Music, and the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education.
Member—Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Office of
Higher Education, as described on page
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Enrollment (Fall 2007)—3,872 students from 40 countries.
Graduates—20,627 graduates from
1870 through August 2007.
Student/Faculty Ratio—14 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 13
(WEC)-17 (Day).
Campus—18 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system
provides access to 12 major buildings
without going outside.
Degrees Granted—B.A., B.S., B.M.,
M.A., M.B.A., M.S., M.S.W.
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Financial Aid—Over 80 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
Library—Over 190,000 items, direct
access to over 2,500,000 through CLIC,
the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
School Year—Two semesters from
September to May, and three summer
school sessions. Augsburg for Adults:
Three trimesters, September to June, for
Weekend College, Rochester campus and
most graduate programs.
Majors—More than 50 majors in 35
departments and programs.
Off-Campus Programs—The Office
of International Programs offers study
abroad programs throughout the
world, including Augsburg’s own
Center for Global Education and
International Partners programs.
Augsburg is also a member of the
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA).
Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division III.
Policy—Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
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Undergraduate
Admissions
For Day College First-Years – 22
Early Admission
of First-Years – 23
For Weekend College – 23
For Transfer Students – 23
For Former Students – 24
For Special Students – 24
(Non-Degree)
For International Students – 24
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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
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ugsburg College strives to create a
strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, first-year and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg’s Day College admissions
staff is ready to help students and families
with college planning. Call any weekday
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612330-1001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678.
We’ll answer your questions and arrange a
tour for you (including most Saturday
mornings during the school year). The
Office of Undergraduate Admissions is
located on the first floor of the
Christensen Center.
For Weekend College admission information, call 612-330-1101.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
■ DAY COLLEGE FIRST-YEARS
Application for Admission—
Applicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refund-
able $25 application fee. Students may
apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/day>.
Transcripts—An official transcript
from the high school is required of firstyear applicants. First-year applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student
has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be
sent. General Education Development
(GED) scores may be presented instead of
the high school transcript.
Test Scores—First-year applicants are
required to submit results from a college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results
from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient.
Recommendations — Two letters of
academic recommendation are required. If
the applicant has been out of school for
several years, a letter may be submitted by
a supervisor, employer, or other person for
whom the applicant works.
Additional Information—If there
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant’s previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester’s
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
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Notification of Admissions Decision—
Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. The first offers of admission
are made on September 1. After that, students are notified of the admissions decision usually within two weeks after the
application file is complete and has been
evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of Admission—
Accepted students are asked to make a
$150* enrollment deposit to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Those students
who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 housing deposit along
with the housing contract to the Residence
Life Office.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of First-years
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for first-year applicants
and arrange a personal interview with the
director of undergraduate admissions.
■ WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 non-refundable application fee to the
Augsburg Adult and Graduate Admissions
Office. Students may apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/weekend>.
Transcripts — Official transcripts from
all previous postsecondary institutions
should be sent directly to the Augsburg
Adult and Graduate Office. Applicants
with less than one year of previous transferable college work should also have their
official high school transcript sent. The
GED test certificate may be presented
instead of the high school transcript.
Additional Information — If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
— Augsburg College uses a “rolling”
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
■ TRANSFER STUDENTS
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in
previous college work is recommended for
admission to the College. No student who
falls below the standards for automatic
admission to the College will be considered for admission by the Admissions
Committee after August 15 for entry in fall
semester or December 15 for entry in
spring semester. Information regarding
transfer credit policies is found in the
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Academic Information section of the catalog, beginning on page 53.
■ FORMER STUDENTS
Day students who have interrupted
attendance at Augsburg College for one
semester or more, and WEC/United/
Rochester students who have interrupted
attendance at Augsburg College for three
trimesters or more, must apply for readmission through the registrar’s office to
resume attendance. Students who have
attended other institution(s) during their
absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to
the Office of the Registrar. Returning students do not pay the application fee.
■ SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DEGREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a petition to the registrar’s office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who have graduated from
Augsburg who are returning to complete a
second major will not be awarded a second
degree unless it is a different degree from
the first awarded. Minors are not noted on
the transcript if they are completed after a
baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
■ SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DEGREE)
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
■ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students are a vital part of
the Augsburg community. (See
International Student Advising on page
49.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and financial requirements. All applicants
must provide proof of financial solvency.
Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring.
For more information, call
612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678
(toll free); e-mail
<admissions@augsburg.edu>; or write to:
International Student Admissions
CB 143
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college
or university outside of the United States
need to obtain a foreign credential evaluation by contacting one of the services listed
below. These organizations will examine
transcripts and prepare a report of U.S.
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course and grade equivalencies. Augsburg
College will use this information in its
admissions review and will grant transfer
credit where appropriate.
Augsburg will accept evaluations performed by any of these agencies:
World Education Services, Inc.
Website: www.wes.org
Bowling Green Station
P.O. Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-966-6395
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Website: www.ece.org
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3470
Phone: 414-289-3400
Fax: 414-289-3411
Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Website: www.gcevaluators.com
P.O. Box 9203
College Station, TX 77842-9203
Phone: 800-517-4754
Fax: 512-528-9293
International Education Research
Foundation
Website: www.ierf.org
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, California 90231-3665
Phone: 310-258-9451
Fax: 310-342-7086
Foundation for International Services,
Inc.
Website: www.fis-web.com
14926 35th Ave West, Suite 210
Lynnwood, WA 98087
Phone: 425-487-2245
Fax: 425-487-1989
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Financing Your
Education
Day College Costs
Tuition and Fees – 28
Room and Board – 28
Other Special Fees – 28
Deposits – 29
Weekend College Costs – 29
Payments – 30
Financial Policies
Refunds – 30
Financial Aid
How and When to Apply – 32
Kinds of Aid
Academic Excellence
Scholarships – 33
Achievement Scholarships – 34
Leadership, Service,
and Performance
Scholarships – 34
Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program – 34
Gift Assistance – 35
Loan Assistance – 35
Student Employment – 36
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FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
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ll students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in gifts—
from alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
COLLEGE COSTS 2008-2009.
DAY COLLEGE.
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2008-09 academic
year. The board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
■ DAY COLLEGE TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment) ............$25,610
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2008. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees, and admission to most
College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two
equal installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 3,150
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester. Part-time
students taking lifetime sports are charged
$180 for that course.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................$
770
Full-time students—see audit policy on
page 90.
Room Rent
(on average, includes basic
services) ..................................$ 3,658
(Detailed room rates and housing options
are available through the Office of
Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week) ..................$ 3,503
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week) ..................$ 3,414
Flex 5 point plan ....................$ 3,120
Student Activity Fee................$
180
ACTC Bus
(full-time students only) ..$
13
Information Technology Fee ..$
300
■ OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
students) ....................................$ 90
Late Registration ..............................$ 200
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Lifetime Sport
(part-time students) ...................$ 180
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Overload Fee
(per course credit over 4.5,
Day and WEC/Rochester/United
combined) ..................................$3,150
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) ......$390
(14 lessons—.5 cr.) ......................$780
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ..................$125
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) .................$185
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$425
Zero-credit seminar (part-time
students) .......................................$770
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or
special students) ........................$ 25
Locker Rental ....................................$ 40
Student Parking Lot Permit
—car ...........................................$220
—motorcycle ..............................$ 110
Transcript Fee
Regular service............................$5
Next day......................................$8
On demand .................................$ 15
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
■ BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to average
$125 per course.
■ DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable) ....................$
150
Required of all new students after
acceptance. If the student attends
Augsburg College, the deposit is considered initial payment toward their first term
tuition and fees. Should the student not
attend, the enrollment deposit may be for-
feited. For more information, contact the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit ......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the
housing contract. The resident will be
responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
COLLEGE COSTS 2008-2009 .
WEEKEND COLLEGE .
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) .........................$ 35
Tuition (per course credit) ...............$1,625
Tuition (per summer course 2008) ..$1,570
Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$11.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 770
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ...........................$ 180
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning ..................$ 150
Nursing Clinical Fee ........................$ 250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150
Late Registration Fee ........................$ 200
Transcript Fee
Regular service............................$5
Next day......................................$8
On demand .................................$ 15
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Zero-credit seminar ...........................$ 770
Extended Payment Plan Fee .............$ 50
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■ PAYMENTS—DAY COLLEGE
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment Center is sent to the student.
Payment Options—Day Program—
Augburg College offers payment plan
options for Day Program students.
Information about payment plan options is
mailed annually to each student’s permanent address.
■ PAYMENTS—WEEKEND COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options—(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Employer
Reimbursement: Students on this plan
must file an employer reimbursement
application form each academic year, prior
to the start of the first class. Once enrolled
in the employer reimbursement payment
plan, students have until 60 days after the
end of each term to pay their term costs in
full. There is a $20 per term fee associated
with this payment option. The student is
responsible for payment of the balance
should the employer not reimburse for any
reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed portion of
tuition and fees must be paid in full at the
start of the term. (3) Students may also
defer payment by enrolling in the College’s
third party payment plan or in a military
payment plan if their term costs are to be
covered by a third party or through V.A.
education benefits, such as the G.I. Bill.
(more details can be found at www.augsburg.edu/enroll/account)
FINANCIAL POLICIES.
A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of .67 percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student’s account for a previous term is
paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an
approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation
diplomas/certificates until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan),
are current according to established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
■ REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid
may be adjusted for those students who
withdraw from the College or drop
course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal
from College form available in the
Enrollment Center. It must be filled out
completely, signed and turned in to the
Enrollment Center. Students who properly
withdraw or change to part-time, who are
dismissed, or who are released from a
housing contract will have their accounts
adjusted for tuition and/or room (except
for the minimum deduction of $100 to
cover administrative costs) in accordance
with the terms of their housing contract
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and/or the appropriate tuition refund
schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center in
order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the
drop/add form are responsible for all
charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student’s last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based
on the date that the drop/add form is
processed.
• The Augsburg College Refund Policy
for Day, Weekend, Rochester, Partner
Hospitals, and Graduate Studies.
The refund schedule is based on the
percentage of class time remaining on the
date of the student’s official withdrawal
from class. This applies to all students who
drop one or more courses during each
term.
Percentage of class time remaining
after official drop or withdrawal:
Amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining
Full refund
(minus $100
administrative
fee)
89% to 50% remaining
Refund equals
the percentage
of term
remaining
49% or less remaining
No refund
This refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. Please allow two weeks for tuition
and possible financial aid adjustments to
be finalized. If a credit balance remains on
the student’s account, a credit refund check
will be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Financial Petition Committee.
Petition forms are available in the
Enrollment Center.
■ MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include
the normal refund percentage (based on
the regular refund schedule), plus one-half
of the remaining tuition and fees. This
extra medical refund will be considered
upon submission of documentation from
the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances. Requests
for medical refunds should be made
through the Financial Petition Committee.
■ UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the entire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Enrollment
Center.
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A student who registers, does not
attend any classes, and does not withdraw
may petition to withdraw retroactively. The
student must petition within six months of
the end of term and provide proof of nonattendance. Proof can include, but is not
limited to, statements from each instructor
that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at
another college or university. If approved,
grades of W will be recorded and charges
for the term dropped. The administrative
cancellation fee is $300.
FINANCIAL AID.
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and making satisfactory
academic progress. In order to maintain
eligibility in financial aid programs, students must make satisfactory academic
progress toward the attainment of their
degree or certificate as stipulated in the
College catalog and as published on the
Academic Progress Standards for Financial
Aid Recipients webpage
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/finaid/standards.html>.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center,
will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2007-2008 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), current tax documents, and Augsburg Verification Worksheet help determine the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This
analysis takes into account such family
financial factors as current income, assets,
number of dependent family members,
other educational expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
■ HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web
at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. Students and their
parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a
PIN can be found at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
Be sure to include the Augsburg College
code, 002334, on your application. Submit
your application to the processing agency
after Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by
April 15 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year
Verification Worksheet, available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll>, and submit it
to the Enrollment Center.
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4. Submit copies of federal tax forms
for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2007
to be considered for financial aid for 20082009). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of dependent students, or
spouse of student if filing separately.
■ WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid award
letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and
includes information regarding:
• institutional financial aid programs
and requirements for continued eligibility,
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships
and grants that might be available in their
own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans’ Children, and other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
■ KINDS OF AID
President’s Scholarship—Awarded to
incoming first-year students, the
President’s Scholarships are awarded based
upon competition. The applicant must
have a minimum of 3.50 GPA in core academic courses or a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or
greater). Separate applications are required.
The application deadline is February 1.
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—
These scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.50 GPA. The
application deadline is March 1. Call
Undergraduate Admissions for information, 612-330-1001.
• federal and private loan programs
(students must complete a loan application to receive loan funds), and
• payment plans/options for the current
school year.
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Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new first-years of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before
May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Selection is based on high school GPA and
national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—
Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1 for fall or
Dec. 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award—These
scholarships provide tuition awards to fulltime day students working toward their
first bachelor’s degree who are children of
Augsburg graduates; siblings of current
Augsburg students; children or spouses of
current ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for
fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Science Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to incoming first-years
majoring in chemistry or physics at
Augsburg who are in the top 30 percent of
their high school class and have a 3.00
GPA or better. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1.
ACAP Scholarship—Awarded to
incoming first-years students who have
participated in a college preparatory program such as Upward Bound or Big
Brothers/Big Sisters. Deadline: Accepted for
admission by May 1.
Leadership, Service, and
Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships —
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize
returning Day program students with
demonstrated scholarship and a record of,
and/or potential for, leadership. Eligible
students must be full time in the day program and have the recommendation of the
appropriate Augsburg Ethnic Student
Services program director and another
individual knowledgeable about the student’s extracurricular activities. The application deadline is April 15. For more information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services
612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services
612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center
612-330-1022
• Pan-Asian Student Services
612-330-1530
Fine Arts Scholarship—Awarded to
selected incoming students who demonstrate active participation in the fine arts.
Separate application and portfolio or audition are required. The deadline is February
1 for fall or November 1 for spring.
Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program
Augsburg Corporation Scholarship
— Recognizes students who are members
of an ELCA congregation within the
Minneapolis Area Synod, St. Paul Synod,
S.E. Metro Synod or N.E. Synod of
Wisconsin. These four synods constitute
the Augsburg Corporation. The scholarship is awarded at point of admission for
$1,000 per year.
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PRIME Scholarship — Students who
receive a scholarship from their Lutheran
congregation will receive a matching scholarship from Augsburg, up to $750 per year.
Verification of award must be submitted to
the Enrollment Center by August 1.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility. No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time in school.
Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment
of principal (at the minimum of $40 a
month) begin nine months after you leave
school. Repayment may extend up to 10
years. The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be
borrowed for undergraduate study is
$20,000.
Augsburg Tuition Grant—This grant
is based on financial eligibility, and academic record.
Minnesota State Scholarship and
Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines. Maximum grant
for 2008-09 is $4,731.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and
State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Loan Assistance
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to accrue
and be capitalized (added to the balance of
the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized Stafford Loan and
the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, as of July
1, 2008, is a fixed rate of 6.0% and 6.8% ,
respectively.
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The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
2008:
• First-years: $7,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Sophomores: $8,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of final disbursement, the
interest rate is a fixed rate of 8.5% and a
minimum payment of $50 per month.
Further information about all student
and parent loan programs can be found
online at the Enrollment Center website.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties
assigned. Part-time work provided by the
College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A
maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program—Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
Student Life
Campus Ministry – 38
Vocation – 38
Student Government – 38
Orientation and Campus
Activities – 39
Student Center – 40
Fine Arts – 40
Anne Pederson Women’s
Resource Center – 40
Athletics and Sports – 41
Gage Center for Academic
Achievement – 41
Academic Advising – 41
Center for Learning and
Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) – 42
Academic Skills Office – 42
TRIO Programs – 43
TRIO/Student Support
Services – 43
McNair Scholars Program – 43
Office of Undergraduate Research
and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO) – 44
Services for Students with
Physical Disabilities – 44
ACCESS Center – 44
StepUP® Program – 45
Ethnic Student Services – 46
American Indian – 46
Hispanic/Latino – 47
Pan-Asian – 47
Pan-Afrikan – 47
Scholastic Connections – 47
LGBTQIA – 47
Health and Fitness – 48
International Student
Advising – 49
Residence Life Program – 49
Housing – 50
Food Service – 51
College Policies – 51
Student Standards of Behavior,
Complaints, Records – 51
Official Notices – 51
Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act – 52
Discrimination Complaints – 52
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STUDENT LIFE
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ugsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense.
Experiences in the classroom are an important part of college life, but learning and
development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
CAMPUS MINISTRY .
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. Weekend
College Chapel is held each Saturday
morning when classes meet. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staff have
offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
VOCATION .
Augsburg College created a program
entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the
generous support of the Lilly Endowment.
Established in Spring 2002, the Exploring
Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and
work. The program assists students in this
journey by intentionally introducing vocational themes into the curriculum, co-curricular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the
College. Exploring Our Gifts also provides
resources to encourage students to consider Christian ministry. Contact the director
of Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT .
The members of the Augsburg student
body, in order to further the educational
goals and general welfare of the college
community, developed their own governing system. Their purpose is to establish
and provide guidelines for two studentelected organizations to represent the Day
Student Body and the Weekend College
(WEC) Student Body. These organizations
are to support and advocate for student
concerns, needs, and activities. They serve
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as the primary voice and liaison between
students and the administration, faculty,
and staff of Augsburg.
These groups collectively oversee the
use and administration of the student
activities fee. To aid in this work they have
established an executive board and several
student leadership committees.
Additionally, in collaboration with the
campus activities and orientation department, they oversee the management of all
campus student organizations.
ORIENTATION AND.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES .
■ ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
The campus activities and orientation
department staff understand what important transitions our students are making,
whether transitioning from high school to
college or from another college to
Augsburg. Both experiences introduce their
own challenges and excitement. A specialized orientation program for new and
transfer day program students has been
developed with this in mind. The goal is to
create a seamless and successful academic
and social transition into the Augsburg
community, while encouraging our community members to become engaged, connected, and reflective learners.
SOAR, our first year orientation program, is built on a peer mentoring philosophy which helps students establish connections with a returning student. SOAR is
a fun experience that helps students learn
more about Augsburg’s beautiful urban
campus and community, its excellent academic programs, and the outstanding
resources that make being an Auggie so
rewarding and Augsburg such a great place
to study.
The orientation program for transfer
students is offered at the beginning of each
semester. TRANSFER-mation is designed
to address different areas students will
experience in their transition to Augsburg.
Many transfer students are concerned
about connecting and establishing their
social base, so activities have been
designed to assist with developing social
relationships.
■ AUGGIE DAYS
The focus of Auggie Days is to help students develop an awareness of self, self in
the community, and self in the world, in
addition to the more tangible needs of
acclimating to life at Augsburg. Starting
with move-in day and lasting for nine full
days, this fall transition program is
designed to help one get to know
Augsburg, the city, the neighborhood,
classmates, the faculty, the staff ... and for
campus activities staff to get to know the
students!
Activities include speakers and discussion, concerts, small group meetings with
faculty, art exhibitions, festivals and fairs
by on-campus organizations, chances to
get to know other Auggies, athletic events,
games, food and fun, and other events
through the whole week. It is a time when
the whole community celebrates the arrival
of new students as well as the return of all
students.
■ CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
The mission for campus activities programming is to support individual identity
and enhance social and communal development. We strive to create an environment that allows students to connect,
engage, and invest in the Augsburg experience and to recognize the benefits associated with student engagement outside of the
classroom. The department works to sup-
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plement the liberal arts instruction of the
College through transitional programs for
new students as well as through leadership
education and student involvement.
The campus activities department
empowers students to learn and experience
leadership and become investors in the
institution, while acknowledging the value
of faith, urban life, relationships, and citizenship as fundamental components. This
understanding recognizes that we are a
community of leaders and global citizens
in a world that is constantly changing.
STUDENT CENTER .
Christensen Center, our student center,
represents the community center of the
campus environment, serving students,
faculty, staff, alumni and guests. Through a
variety of programs, activities, services,
and facilities that collectively characterize a
well-considered plan for the community
life of the college, the student center acts
as an integral part of the educational mission of the institution. Traditionally considered the living room of the campus, our
student center serves and symbolizes the
essences of our community, physically representing as the gathering place of our
community: the community hearth. It
serves our diverse populations of residential, commuter, Weekend College, and
graduate students alike and represents the
merging of curricular and co-curricular.
The Christensen Center also houses
several student services, such as the Office
of Undergraduate Admissions, the
Department of Campus Activities and
Orientation, Event Services, the Copy
Center, Shipping and Receiving,
Information Desk, Food Service, Mail
Services, and Cooper’s (our very own
Starbucks coffee lounge.)
The student activities center, called the
Auggie’s Nest, is located on the first floor
of the Christensen Center. Augsburg Day
and Weekend College (WEC) Student
Senates, Echo, and KAUG, as well as other
student organizations, have office or work
space in this area. The Auggie’s Nest serves
as a hub for student activities.
Throughout the year, the center is
home for a variety of social and cultural
activities that take place on campus. The
surrounding community is vibrant with
events, fairs, and community gatherings.
These activities include dances, films, theatre, theme events, cultural community
fairs, speakers, and visiting personalities in
various fields. Students are encouraged to
engage in Minneapolis for both personal
and academic growth.
■ FINE ARTS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
■ ANNE PEDERSON WOMEN’S
RESOURCE CENTER
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource
Center at Augsburg College offers a variety
of programming for Augsburg students
(women and men) and is a meeting place
for students, faculty, and staff alike. It
houses a Women’s Studies library (including current magazines), a seminar room for
films and discussions, and a lounge space
for studying, relaxing, and just hanging
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out. The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities,
and provides a safe place on campus for
discussions, explorations and women’s
advocacy. The resource center is located in
207 Sverdrup Hall.
ATHLETICS AND SPORTS
■ INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division III. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
■ INTRAMURALS
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
and ice arena.
■ SPORTS AND RECREATION
At Augsburg, sports are for all students
as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Centers on page 49.)
GAGE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC.
ACHIEVEMENT.
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg
students in setting and achieving optimal
academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS)
Academic Skills Office
TRIO/Student Support Services and
McNair
Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity (URGO)
■ ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Advising orients new Day
and Weekend College undergraduate students to the academic policies and procedures of the College and assists students
on initial course selection. This office also
provides interpretation of core curriculum
requirements, administers entry-level skill
assessments, interprets graduation requirements, provides degree-planning materials,
and answers questions on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions
as a supplement to the faculty advising system at Augsburg College, and is located in
the Enrollment Center.
All current students are assigned to a
faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their
sophomore year, when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are
required to declare their major and select a
faculty adviser by filling out a Major
Declaration Form and returning it to the
Enrollment Center. All Day students are
required to meet with their assigned faculty adviser each term prior to registration.
Both Day and weekend college students are
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encouraged to meet with their faculty
adviser as often as is necessary.
■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND
ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES
(CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented
learning, attentional, psychiatric and other
cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping
these students gain full access to the
College curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students
with diverse backgrounds, preparations,
and experiences.
Each term disability specialists work
directly with students to discuss their disabilities and determine a plan for academic
access. Typically, meetings are held weekly
and discussions may include:
• Accommodations for testing and
coursework (e.g., extended time,
note-taking)
• Referrals to other campus resources
(e.g., tutoring, general technology
assistance, academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
• Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Computer
Laboratory
• Assistance with academic, organizational, and time management skills
CLASS specialists may also consult
with instructors, academic advisers, and
other members of the College faculty, staff,
or administration to support each student
as they work toward success. Taking
advantage of those opportunities, however,
remains the student’s responsibility.
These services are available to any
Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by submitting appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the
Guidelines for Documentation of a
Disability can be obtained by contacting
the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides
informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to
help students determine whether they
should seek a thorough evaluation by a
qualified professional.
These services are made possible in part
through endowment support provided by
the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation.
■ ACADEMIC SKILLS OFFICE
The office is staffed by academic skills
coaches who offer:
• comprehensive academic support on
a variety of topics, such as time management, note taking, motivation,
procrastination, college reading, and
strategies for improving testing
• the Conditional Admit Program
(CAP) to assist under-prepared students with the transition into college
• support and advocacy for students on
academic probation
• free tutoring and/or supplemental
instruction for most classes
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■ TRIO PROGRAMS
TRIO programs are federal grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, which seek to help students
overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. TRIO
programs are designed to help students
prepare for college, adjust to college life,
and attain good academic standing. They
also help students improve their likelihood
of transfer and graduation from a four-year
degree program in addition to preparation
for graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support Services—
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO
program designed to help students persist
in college and graduate in a timely manner.
The program serves students who are lowincome, first-generation college students
(neither parent has a four-year degree) and
students with disabilities to develop the
skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a baccalaureate
degree. Participants in TRIO/SSS must also
be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or
refugees, must demonstrate academic need
for program services, and be committed to
succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIO/Student Support
Services serves 160 students from the point
of admission through graduation, including transfer students, Day program and
Weekend College Students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 35 new students to the program each year.
Major components of the Augsburg
College TRIO/SSS program include:
•Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment
strategies and self-advocacy skill-building
•Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major
and career decision-making, and long-term
course planning
•Financial aid counseling and education
•Academic progress monitoring, weekly
progress meetings for students on academic probation
•Academic success workshops, group
academic skill development
•Student leadership development and
opportunities for conference travel
•Social and cultural activities and student-led events
•Five week residential Summer Bridge
program including free summer-term college coursework, academic seminars,
adjustment-to-college workshops, and
advising for 25 incoming first-year students
•Need-based scholarships for students
actively participating in TRIO/SSS
Students may apply for TRIO/SSS anytime after admission to Augsburg College,
however preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information, an application, or to make an appointment with a
TRIO/SSS adviser, please contact TRIO/SSS
program staff at 612-330-1311, or Science
152.
McNair Scholars Program — The
McNair Scholars Program, a federal TRIO
program funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, is designed to prepare participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is to increase
graduate degree attainment of students
from underrepresented segments of society
and to encourage these students to consider becoming college professors.
Students eligible to become McNair
Scholars are sophomore, junior, or senior
undergraduate currently enrolled full-time
(or will be enrolled full-time) at Augsburg
who exhibit strong academic potential and
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an interest in pursuing doctoral studies.
Students must be a first-generation college
student (neither parents graduated from a
four-year college) who is low-income OR a
member of a group underrepresented in
graduate study — African American,
American Indian, Alaskan Native, or
Hispanic/ Latino. The Augsburg McNair
program serves 25 students per year.
The major component of the Augsburg
McNair Scholars Program is a summer
research experience. McNair Scholars will
conduct original research in collaboration
with a faculty mentor, and have opportunities to publish and present their work at a
professional conference. For this work,
Scholars receive a $4,000 stipend and
acquire the research tools needed for graduate study. Students will also be a part of:
• Social and cultural activities to enrich
participants’ academic lives and perspectives
• Conference travel and professional
presentation of participants’ original
research
• Graduate program exploration and
application assistance
• Financial aid exploration, as well as
application and GRE fee waivers and
other financial incentives, such as
McNair designated fellowships
• Intensive preparation for the
Graduate Records Examination
(GRE), the test required for admittance into most graduate programs
• Tuition-free academic credit courses,
Discourse in the Disciplines and
Introduction to Research
• Sharpened writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills
• A motivated, diverse, and supportive
learning community
■ OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH AND GRADUATE
OPPORTUNITY (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research
and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for
Augsburg students seeking research, scholarship, and graduate and professional
school opportunities. URGO also supports
faculty and staff in their work to engage
students in these areas. Services include
help securing national fellowships and
research opportunities on and off campus,
graduate and professional school advising,
GRE and LSAT preparation, application
assistance, and monetary support for
selected research projects and conference
travel. In addition, URGO awards special
research funding and support for lowincome and first-generation college students and their mentors.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH.
DISABILITIES.
■ ACCESS CENTER
The Access Center provides support
and specialized services to students with
documented physical disabilities. These
may include mobility impairments,
Traumatic Brain Injury, vision, hearing,
and speech or other health impairments
that may affect the ability to function in a
college setting.
The Access Center is committed to providing equal and integrated access for students with disabilities to the academic,
social, cultural, and residential programs
that Augsburg College offers with the goal
of promoting independence and assisting
students in reaching their individual
potential. Areas of assistance include but
are not limited to:
• individual meetings with the physical
disabilities specialist
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• Determination of academic accommodations for classroom and testing
needs
• Assistance with time management
and study skills
• Academic advising and assistance
• Advocacy with faculty and staff
• Use of assistive technology
• Assistance with community support
services and other non-academic
issues
Housing accommodations are provided
on an individual basis for students with
physical disabilities based on the review of
appropriate documentation. The nature of
the disability and the amount of equipment
and personal care needed are also considered in housing placement.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. The
mandate to provide accommodations does
not, however, extend to adjustments that
would “fundamentally alter” the basic
nature or essential curricular components
of an institution’s courses or programs.
Weekend College and graduate students with documented physical disabilities are encouraged to contact the Access
Center for assistance. Every effort will be
made to schedule a meeting time that
works for all involved.
■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND
ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES
(Supports students with learning, attentional, psychiatric and other cognitive disabilities. See listing on page 42.)
■ TRIO/STUDENT SUPPORT
SERVICES
(Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRIO/SSS. See listing on
page 43.)
STEPUP® PROGRAM.
The StepUP Program at Augsburg
College is for students in recovery from
addiction to alcohol and other drugs who
wish to pursue a college education.
StepUP’s comprehensive approach supports
students in both their recovery and academic studies.
StepUP students live in separate chemical-free housing, have individual support
meetings with a licensed alcohol and drug
counselor, and participate in extracurricular team and community building activities. In addition, students have access to
academic skills specialists and other services in student service departments on
campus.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12-step
abstinence-based recovery program, have a
minimum of six months of continuous
sobriety, and agree to abide by the StepUP
contract and live in StepUP housing.
The StepUP Program fosters academic
success and encourages the discovery of
positive relationships. Students are challenged to take responsibility for themselves
and their decisions while maintaining a
healthy respect for the disease of chemical
dependency. Participation in the program
offers students leadership opportunities
both on and off campus. In StepUP, students join together to form a community
in which recovery is celebrated as a normal
part of personal growth. Many of the
friendships and bonds students form while
participating in the StepUP Program will
last a lifetime.
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ETHNIC STUDENT SERVICES.
■ AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT
SERVICES
The American Indian Student Services
Program was established in 1978 to recruit
and retain Indian students. Its mission is to
provide a cultural context for American
Indian students that encourages and promotes personal and academic growth and
teaches students to successfully navigate
Augsburg’s policies, procedures and expectations. The program
• Assists with application process
• Helps students secure financial aid
• Nurtures students’ identification as an
American Indian
• Provides opportunities for students to
learn about their heritage
• Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn about American
Indian culture
• Provides academic advising and
assists in the development of individual
education plans
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership: MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, intended to increase the number of
American Indian teachers in these districts.
Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature
in 1990, this project is designed as a special grant and loan forgiveness
program. Students who are awarded
state teaching licensure may then apply
for loan forgiveness. For each year the student teaches, one-fifth of the loan will be
forgiven.
■ HISPANIC/LATINO STUDENT
SERVICES
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services
Program offers students individualized
attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy.
Day, WEC, and graduate students find
assistance in admissions and financial aid
procedures, scholarships, orientation and
registration, academic planning, career
counseling, housing, internships and
employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises the Latino
Student Association and supports academic, social, and cultural events, as well as
other activities that improve the academic
and personal development of Hispanic/
Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
■ PAN-ASIAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Asian Student Services
Program was created in 1992 to recruit and
retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities where
Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
process, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development,
academic and non-academic pursuits, and
employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student
Association is affiliated with the program.
The association organizes various activities
during the academic year to increase the
network of friendship and support for
Asians, other students at Augsburg, and
the surrounding community.
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■ PAN-AFRIKAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces
its roots to an event held in 1968 called
“One Day in May” when Augsburg hosted
a series of interactive programs with the
community. As a result, Black Student
Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the
years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally conscious
personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and transitional support for students
of Afrikan descent. This service enhances
the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of Pan-Afrikan students and enables their
learning experience to be interactive. PAC
brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming
and advises the Pan-Afrikan Student
Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to enable students of Afrikan
descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the
Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a
variety of social and cultural activities. The
offices of PAC and PASU are located in
Murphy Place 208 and 209.
■ SCHOLASTIC CONNECTIONS
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship
and mentorship program for achievementoriented students of color who are continuing Augsburg students. The goal of the
program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging
that recognizes, supports, challenges and
inspires Scholars to ensure their success at
Augsburg College and beyond.
Each year five new Scholars are selected
as program participants via an application
process. Scholars receive a $5000 scholar-
ship and are paired with a Mentor who is
an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful within their chosen profession.
Working with the Ethnic Services Directors
we form Scholar/Mentor pairings that
match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible Scholars:
• Demonstrate leadership ability
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have demonstrated financial need
• Could benefit from a mentor
Program objectives are to:
• Support Scholars as they continue at
Augsburg
• Frame the Big Questions: Who am I?
Where do I belong? What are my gifts?
How can I best serve the world?
• Assist in discerning vocation
• Prepare for life after Augsburg: career
planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete
program requirements are eligible to continue with the program each successive
year until graduation.
LGBTQIA SUPPORT SERVICES.
The LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and
Asexual) Support Services is housed within
the Department of Campus Activities and
Orientation, with a mission to create an
environment that gives space and time to
voices, which have been historically
unheard. The aim is to establish a sense of
community, advocacy, and support for
LGBTQIA-identified individuals as well as
an atmosphere of education and growth for
the entire Augsburg community in regards
to gender identity/expression and sexual
orientation.
It is the philosophy of LGBTQIA
Support Services to provide assistance and
education for the LGBTQIA-identified
individuals as a first priority. The second
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priority is to educate and support members
of the Augsburg community who view
themselves as allies.
LGBTQIA Support Services also plans
programs and events throughout the
course of the year for social as well as educational purposes, including Safe Space
Training and LGBT History Month
Celebration events. Staff collaborate with
the Enrollment Center to offer the Karen
Neitge Scholarship.
For more information, go to www.augsburg.edu/campusactivities
HEALTH AND FITNESS.
■ CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Counseling
Personal counseling provides a supportive environment where students have
many opportunities to gain self-awareness
through personal exploration with the
assistance of licensed psychologists.
Services include individual counseling,
assessment and referral, workshops, consultation, and outreach.
Students may discuss personal issues
such as stress, depression, anxiety, roommate problems, intimacy and sexuality,
drug use, motivation, transitions, family
issues, self-image, difficult decisions, eating
concerns, grief and loss, or other issues
with the psychologist. Professional counseling can make a substantial contribution
to the educational experiences of the student by providing the opportunity for
increased self-understanding and personal
growth.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion offers a wide
spectrum of activities and events that
increase awareness of health issues and
assist students in adapting new behaviors
for a healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion
also works with various campus agencies
to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
■ HEALTH INSURANCE
Augsburg College does not require that
students have health insurance, with the
exception of international students and
students who participate in intercollegiate
athletics. If a student is not covered by a
health insurance plan, they may contact
the Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion for information on obtaining
student health insurance through college
affiliated agencies.
■ HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with
UFP – Smiley’s Clinic. These services are
limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at
the time of the visit. Emergency services of
any kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg and Smiley’s
Clinic. Students with health insurance can
also access Smiley’s Clinic for a variety of
clinic or other health services. A student’s
health insurance provider will be billed for
medical services and the student will be
responsible for any co-pays or deductibles
associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance
or health clinic services, call 612-330-1707
or visit <www.augsburg.edu/cchp>.
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE SUPPORTS
HEALTHY LEARNERS IN A HEALTHY
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!
cation theory to explore their adjustment
to a new culture and education system.
Located on the lower level of the
Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are equipped with stationary
bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and
other aerobic workout machines. They
include a weight room with universal and
free weight systems. All staff, students, and
faculty may use the centers; some hours
are reserved for classes.
The International Student Organization
(ISO) provides a forum for the interests
and concerns of international students and
fosters productive interaction between
them, the college administration, and U.S.
students. This mission is accomplished
through yearly programming of events
such as International Education Week,
sponsorship of forums on international
issues, and outings to sites of interest in
the community. Information on how to get
involved is available through ISA.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISING .
(ISA) .
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad
on page 65 and Student Teaching Abroad
on page 65.)
■ FITNESS CENTERS
ISA’s mission is to serve the educational
and personal development needs of the
international student body in a way that
embraces our common humanity and cultural diversity.
The director of International Student
Advising is responsible for:
•Fulfilling duties of Principal
Designated School Official (PDSO) for F-1
student visa program and Responsible
Officer (RO) for J-1 student/scholar
exchange program
•General advocacy for international
students
•Advising the International Student
Organization
•Facilitating intercultural skill building
sessions for students, faculty, and staff
•Celebrating diversity of cultures by
increasing awareness of international/intercultural issues
New international students participate
in an orientation program that provides
practical information on housing, health
insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying for a social security
card. Students use intercultural communi-
RESIDENCE LIFE PROGRAM.
Students who choose to make
Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends
among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice
arena, fitness center, and Christensen
Center. With just over 1000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet
each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance
of the residential experience during the
college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher
grade point average. Residence life staff are
on hand to help students become acquainted with life at Augsburg through social and
educational events. They are also ready to
assist students who need help or friendship.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, fun, and leadership.
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Numerous events are planned to welcome
students to the community, including
dances, movie nights, open mic nights, and
weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge and study, 24-hour
security, laundry facilities, and vending
machines. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone,
cable television, computers, and Internet
access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness and Mortensen Hall to Christensen
Center keeps students out of the weather
on the way to class.
In order to secure housing, students are
urged to make their enrollment deposit by
May 1, as well as submit a housing deposit
and contract to reserve a space. For those
making enrollment deposits after May 1,
housing is determined on a space available
basis. During spring semester, current
Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing
for the next academic year.
Urness Hall—Home to new Auggies
and upper-class Resident Advisers, this
nine-story high-rise houses 324 students.
Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two to a room) with
their own lounge, study, and utility areas.
In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a
bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens are
not provided. Some single rooms may be
available.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It
is furnished with beds and dressers.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types
of living units: two-bedroom apartments,
two-room suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students, including new Auggies, upper-class
students, and the special interest housing
program. All rooms are furnished with
beds, dressers, desks, and chairs.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this
apartment residence includes studios and
two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and
chairs are provided. Underground parking
is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional. This building is
designed to provide an environment for
juniors and seniors who are seeking a primarily independent lifestyle.
Oren Gateway Center— The new
“front door” to the Augsburg campus,
Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free
living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms. Opened
in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses the
StepUP community and upper-class students committed to an alcohol and drug
free environment. Flats/condos, apartments, and studios are furnished. Meal
plans are optional.
Special Interest Housing—Special
interest housing is available to students
who are interested in creating a
living/learning environment by designing
their own house system. All house members meet to determine their program
focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs include Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban
Studies House, Hawthorne House, PreProfessional Health Association, and the
Cross-Cultural House.
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■ FOOD SERVICE
Commons—Situated on the top floor
of Christensen Center, this is the main
food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features
small table units for easy conversation
overlooking the College quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans
who live in residence halls eat their meals
in the Commons.
Cooper’s Coffee Shop—On the main
level of Christensen Center, Cooper’s
Coffee Shop sells coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and snacks.
Murphy’s Grill—Located on the
ground floor of the Christensen Center,
Murphy’s features grill items, pizza, soups,
sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Nabo — This eatery is located in the
Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced ‘náhbu’, with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include salads, cold
and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries
and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board
plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
COLLEGE POLICIES.
■ STUDENT STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR, COMPLAINTS,
RECORDS
The College has adopted a statement
of standards for student behavior and has
provided for due process in matters of
academic honesty, disciplinary action, and
grievances. These are in the Student Guide.
The College operates in compliance
with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act. Students have the right to
inspect certain official records, files, and
data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar’s office and the
placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found
in the Student Guide available on the website at <www.augsburg.edu/studentguide>.
■ OFFICIAL NOTICES
Students will receive official notices via
the student campus mail system (student
campus box), the A-Mail publication, and
the student’s Augsburg e-mail account.
Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on AugNet.
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■ FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg’s
policy is published in this catalog on page
95 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no
information other than “directory information” can be released without the written
permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty
or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written
permission is given by the student to
release non-“directory information.” It
is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg’s
procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the Office of the Registrar.
■ DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
For inquiries or grievances in any of
the following areas, contact the director of
human resources, ground floor, Memorial
Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
Affirmative Action (for matters based
on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin)
Section 504 (for matters based on
physical or mental handicap)
Title IX (for matters based on gender
or marital status)
Employment
All correspondence should be
addressed to the Office of Human
Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Academic Information
General Information – 54
Degrees Offered – 54
Academic Calendar – 54
Faculty – 55
Library and Information
Technology Services – 55
Academic Organization
and Programs – 56
Divisions and Departments – 56
Majors and Minors – 56
Teaching Licensure – 60
Pre-Professional Programs – 60
Honors Program – 62
Inter-Institutional Programs – 62
Augsburg Abroad – 63
Center for Service, Work, and
Learning – 68
Graduate Programs – 70
Other Programs – 72
Academic Policies and
Procedures – 73
Registration – 73
Crossover Registration – 74
Withdrawal from College – 75
Student Standing Committee
Petition Process – 76
Transfer Credit – 77
Graduation Requirements – 79
Graduation Requirements – 79
Augsburg Signature
Curriculum – 81
Quick Check Summary of
Graduation Requirements – 82
Liberal Arts Foundation – 85
Skills Requirements – 86
Evaluation and Grading – 88
Explanation of Grades – 88
Assessment of Previous Learning
Program – 91
English Language Learners – 92
Academic Progress, Probation
and Dismissal – 93
Dean’s List – 93
Latin Honors – 94
Commencement – 94
Enrollment/Degree Verification – 95
FERPA – 95
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
A
ugsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically. To act effectively, human
beings must have a broad grasp of the
world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, fine arts,
natural sciences, and social sciences, the
general education curriculum introduces
students to the breadth and complexity of
knowledge and culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses
are designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition, introduce them to
other faith traditions, and encourage them
to reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation
courses offer students opportunities to
develop skills for participation in exercise
and sporting activities.
Students choose from over 50 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for a
career or further study. Thus, through a
balance of curricular activities supported
by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education
strives to educate its students in a real
world for the real world.
■ DEGREES OFFERED
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts,
the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of
science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and
education), the master of business administration, the master of science (in physician assistant studies), and the master of
social work degrees.
■ ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Augsburg day program follows the
semester calendar, with fall and spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks. Fulltime students normally take four course
credits each semester.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities,
so students can take a course on another
campus during the regular term.**
Weekend College classes meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. Some classes may meet
on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is
held from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from
January through early April. Spring classes
are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester, and classes meet on weekends
for 3-1/2 to 4 hours. (Refer to the program
schedule for weekday evening meeting
times.) Students may take from one to four
classes each term.**
The Rochester campus operates on a
trimester calendar. Classes are held on
weekday evenings and meet alternate
weeks. Similar to Weekend College,
Rochester’s fall trimester begins in
September, winter trimester begins in
January, and spring trimester begins in
April. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester with each class meeting for 3-1/2
to 4 hours. Students may take one to four
classes each term.**
**(See Registration on pages 73-75 and
Calendars on pages 4-7)
Courses and majors offered through
Weekend College and the Rochester campus are the same as their Day College
counterparts. However, the curriculum is
limited to selected liberal arts courses and
majors.
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Augsburg offers three summer school
sessions, including a summer online option.
The summer session schedule is available in
the winter of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a
trimester calendar, except for physician
assistant studies. (See Graduate Programs
on page 70.)
■ FACULTY
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a
doctorate or the highest degree in their
field, and all consider teaching to be the
focus of their activity. Faculty are also
involved in a variety of professional and
research activities that support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that
introduces them to current thought in
many fields, but especially in teaching
techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Every first-year is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
■ LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The James G. Lindell Family Library
opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000square-foot facility houses all library and
information technology functions of the
College. In addition to the 190,000 volume
main collection, the Lindell Library
includes special collections and archives,
curriculum library, a computer lab and stu-
dent computing help desk, library instruction classroom, and facilities for media
viewing and listening. Skyways link the
library to the new Oren Gateway Building
as well as to Sverdrup Hall, which houses
the Enrollment Center, additional computer labs and multimedia classrooms, a
lounge, and a vending area.
Learning Commons
Within Lindell Library, a Learning
Commons provides assistance in research
and the use of technology as well as spaces
for collaborative learning. In the Learning
Commons multimedia lab, students can
create digital audio and visual projects.
Library Resources
Students can search a wide variety of
local, regional, national, and international
databases. They have access to 190,000
volumes within Lindell Library and,
through a daily courier service, to the
library holdings of the seven private liberal
arts colleges in the Twin Cities. Lindell
Library has a large collection of media
resources. A service-oriented staff provides
students and faculty with research assistance and instruction in the use of information resources. Arrangements are made
for access by students with physical limitation and special needs.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation
as a leader in its commitment to provide
students with the best access to information technology and training. Visit the
Student Technology website
<www.augsburg.edu/techdesk> for more on
IT at Augsburg.
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Computing
Students have access to over 250 oncampus computers. There are both PC and
Macintosh desktop computers available in
the Lindell Library Learning Commons
and computer lab and in the 24-hour
Urness computer lab. The College has six
computer classrooms and 41 technologyenhanced classrooms. The circulation desk
in the Lindell Library has 40 wireless laptops available for use in the Library.
Several computer clusters are available
for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber optic
campus network provides access to
AugNet online services, printing, and connections to the Internet and Internet2.
Network-ready student machines can connect to the campus network from dormitory rooms or on 80% of the campus using
WiFi. All of the AugNet online services
and several of the Registrar’s student services are available securely on the Web to
students on and off-campus.
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION AND.
PROGRAMS
.
■ DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
The College curriculum is offered by 26
departments that are grouped into three
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Fine Arts and Humanities—
American Indian studies, art, communication studies, English, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, religion, theatre
arts, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences—
Biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology.
Professional Studies—Business
administration, education, health and
physical education, nursing, social work.
■ MAJORS AND MINORS
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors
before they enter college. Others explore a
variety of disciplines before deciding.
The College requires students to
declare a major by the end of the sophomore year, and earlier in some disciplines.
Details of majors and minors are in the
course description section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the bachelor of arts degree.
Minors are not noted on the transcript
if they are completed after a baccalaureate
degree has been awarded.
Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major
with the assistance and approval of three
advisers from relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg
College Academic Affairs Committee
(AAC). A student-designed major allows
flexibility in selecting major courses. Any
student wishing to design a major must
complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three
faculty advisers, and obtain AAC approval
of the program. Students should seek AAC
approval as early as possible so that any
changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design without affecting
the student’s proposed completion date.
The deadline for initial submission of the
program design to AAC is the first term in
which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the
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term before the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors
must:
1. Develop the student-designed major
in concert with three faculty advisers from
relevant fields, who together constitute the
Review Team. All advisers must sign the
proposal cover sheet and submit supporting letters of approval to AAC. Supporting
letters should assess BOTH the student’s
ability to complete the proposed major and
the validity and value of the proposed
major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisers’ signatures and supporting letters
represent their approval of the program,
including the capstone course, and their
commitment to oversee the student’s
progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major
program proposal that includes:
a. A statement of learning goals and
objectives.
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum
of nine, no more than one of which is a
lower-level language course and at least
five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated
with a college major. Proposals must
include research describing comparable
programs of study at a minimum of three
other academic institutions. In addition,
students should consult with the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning for additional information regarding career objectives. The proposal should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements (including graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
c. A description of the student-designed
major capstone to be taken sometime during the senior year. The student should
devise the capstone in consultation with
advisers. It should require an integrative
project/paper that draws together the
course work up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at
least one of the advisers must specifically
address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed
major program by all advisers presumes
their approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and
supporting documentation to the Dean’s
Office.
If AAC approves the proposed major
program, the student will be expected to
complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree
requirements as stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors
will meet with their advisers regularly
throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in
the approved student-designed major may
be made through the normal petition
process to the Student Standing Committee
with adviser approval.
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Listings that are shaded are offered
through both the day program and
Weekend College. Weekend/Rochester/
Partner Hospitals students may choose a
major offered in the day program if they
wish, but must adhere to crossover registration policies and limitations. They may
also take as many courses as possible
through Weekend College, then finish the
major as a day program student. A change
of program is allowed once each academic
year, and will take effect the following
term.
MAJORS AND AREAS OF EMPHASIS.
Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.A.)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
International Business
Management
Marketing (WEC only)
Music Business
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
Communication Studies
Communication Arts/Literature
(Teacher Licensure Major)
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Professional Communication
Human Relations
Marketing Communications
Public Relations and Advertising
Supervisory Management
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (B.A. or B.S.—
licensure)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (WEC only)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities
(WEC only)
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English
Creative Writing
Literature, Language, and Theory
Media Writing
Environmental Studies
Film
Finance
Health Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Health Fitness
History
International Relations
International Business
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 1
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Business (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
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Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S.—Weekend College only)
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Community Studies
Crime and Deviance
Organizational Studies
Social Psychology
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentrations
Performance Concentration
Technical Design/Technology
Concentration
Women’s Studies1
MINORS.
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Film
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies 1
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
1 Cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with
the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced
courses not available at consortium colleges in
Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and
other infrequently taught languages. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2 Dual-degree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technological University.
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ACTC Majors—It is possible for fulltime day students to complete other
majors through the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students who
wish to complete a major or minor offered
at one of the other ACTC colleges must
submit a completed ACTC Major or Minor
Declaration Form to the Augsburg registrar’s office. This form must list all ACTC
courses required and be signed by the
ACTC school adviser. Some majors may
have a competitive application process
with acceptance determined by the major
department.
music (K-12), and physical education
(K-12). The licenses prepare people to
teach in grades K-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas also obtain
the appropriate subject area major and
complete the secondary licensure coursework. (See Department of Education and
subject area departments for more information.)
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consortium, and weekend students
may not register for ACTC courses or
complete ACTC majors under the terms
of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Students seeking elementary licensure
and special education licensure have education department advisers. Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure have advisers
in their subject area major and in the education department. It is very important that
students work closely with their advisers
throughout their programs.
■ OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available
in kindergarten-elementary/middle school
education with subject area specialties in
one of the following: mathematics, science,
communication arts/literature, social studies. This is a K-8 license for teaching at the
elementary level and at the middle school
level in the specialty area. Students seeking
this license obtain an elementary education
major with a subject area specialty.
Licensure is also available in the following
middle school/high school fields: life sciences, chemistry, communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, physics, and
social studies. This license prepares people
to teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas obtain an
appropriate subject area major and complete secondary licensure coursework.
Finally, specialist licenses are available in
art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental
K-12 special education majors and
licenses in Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities and in Learning Disabilities are
also available. These majors and licenses
are offered only through Weekend College.
Certificate Programs
Augsburg offers undergraduate certificates through the departments of Art and
Business Administration. Certificates are
available to non-degree seeking students or
students who are completing a degree from
a different academic department. A student
may declare degree seeking status after
earning a certificate.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of
law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary
science, pharmacy, or engineering can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements
for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of study
at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
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want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact Academic Advising prior to
or early in their first year to arrange for
faculty advising.
Pre-Dentistry—These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENL 111, 220;
BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; CHM 115, 116 (or
105, 106), 351, 352; MAT 114 or 163; PHY
121, 122; PSY 105. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering—See engineering
degree and major requirements on pages
179-180.
Pre-Law—Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
American Law Schools. Students may wish
to take law-related courses to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an
acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine—A major in chemistry
and biology is not required to apply to
medical schools, but many students with
an interest in the health sciences choose to
major in these fields. The competitive candidate typically has substantially more
training than the minimal course requirements. Students should review requirements and recommended courses of each
program being considered for application
and consult early and frequently with a
pre-health science adviser. Coursework
that is required by most medical schools
includes: one to two semesters of English
composition such as ENL 111, 220; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106); CHM 351, 352;
BIO 151, 152, 253, 369; MAT 145, 146,
163; PHY 121, 122. Courses recommended
in preparation for MCATs: BIO 355, 473,
476; CHM 361.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, PrePhysician Assistant, and Pre-Physical
Therapy—Coursework in preparation for
these programs should be discussed with a
faculty member in the Department of
Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy—Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum
requirements of the College of Pharmacy
at the University of Minnesota: BIO 151,
353, 476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105, 106),
351, 352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or
113; ENL 111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121,
122; and two courses in Behavioral
Sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121.
Requirements at other universities may
vary.
Pre-Seminary—A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
different majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes
REL 100, 200; at least two semesters of
history (Western civilization); one or more
courses in the history of philosophy, and
Greek in the junior and/or senior year.
The Exploring Our Gifts office
(Memorial 231) provides resources and
support, including scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine—To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following courses are
required: ENL 111, 220; MAT 114 or 145;
BIO 151, 152, 253, 355, 369, 476; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; PHY
121, 122. Additional liberal arts courses
are required. Requirements at other universities may vary.
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■ HONORS PROGRAM
The Augsburg Honors Program offers
an adventurous education where students
with a passion for ideas can be their best.
We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike
any other honors program in the nation
because it gives students the resources and
freedom to build their own ideal higher
education. Students have the opportunity
to create their own courses, edit and write
for the Augsburg Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural
debate league, belong to an Honors House,
and learn through small reading groups,
research projects, and travel around the
world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and
includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great
books on trial, or building an interactive
museum exhibit. Honors courses bring in
professors from several different departments so you can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, please contact Robert
C. Groven, Honors Program director,
e-mail address honors@augsburg.edu.
■ INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities
area on several programs.
Cooperating Libraries in
Consortium (CLIC)—Through CLIC, the
Twin Cities private colleges library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct
access to over 2,500,000 volumes and
media resources.
Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities (ACTC)—Full-time day students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect to
take one course each semester (fall and
spring) at one of the other campuses. No
additional fee is required for such an
exchange, except for private instruction in
music or approved independent studies.
Students may elect to participate in the
cooperative program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the
other schools, or to undertake a specific
course or major not offered on the home
campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles
students between the campuses.
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consortium, and weekend students
may not register for ACTC courses or
complete ACTC majors under the terms
of the ACTC consortium agreements.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)—Augsburg, in
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities, offers off-campus study
semesters in Scandinavia, Europe,
Bangladesh, South and Central America,
and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs on page 65.)
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force
ROTC program at the University of St.
Thomas under the ACTC consortium
agreement. Students are eligible to compete
for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the
Office of the Registrar, or call the University
of St. Thomas at 651-962-6320 or 1-800328-6819, x6320.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students
may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
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an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
Naval ROTC—Augsburg students may
participate in the Naval ROTC program at
the University of Minnesota under an
agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
■ AUGSBURG ABROAD
Augsburg Abroad is the front door for
students and faculty interested in study
abroad. Services include:
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students fulfill the Augsburg
Experience requirement on approved programs. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including
major, minor, language, liberal arts foundation, and internship requirements. This is
determined prior to departure when students fill out the required Credit
Agreement form that is signed by academic
advisers and appropriate staff and faculty
approving courses.
Students should be aware of the following policies related to study abroad:
• Students can study abroad more than
once.
• Study abroad program selection
advising
• Students can study abroad at any
point in their academic career.
• Financial and academic advising for
study abroad
Semester and Summer Programs
• Registration and billing for study
abroad
• Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior year will meet the
Augsburg residency requirement.
• Pre-departure and re-entry support
(application, orientation, etc.)
• You must take a full load of credits
while abroad on semester programs.
• Faculty-led, short-term program coordination
• You must take courses A-F while
abroad.
About half of Augsburg undergraduate
students are studying abroad. Graduate
students also find short-term programs as
part of their curriculum. Students abroad
will find themselves in a variety of locales
and studying a variety of disciplines:
studying gender issues in Central America;
acting with masks in Norway; interning
with community organizations in Northern
Ireland; studying political science in
Namibia; learning about ecology in
Tanzania; taking organic chemistry in New
Zealand; and learning a language where it
is spoken.
• Grades received on affiliated and nonAugsburg programs will be reported on
your transcript, but not figured into your
GPA.
• A “C” equivalent or higher must be
received for the credit to transfer to
Augsburg.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
• Students must register for all courses
required by the short-term program. Credit
values may vary, so confirm the specific
program credit load with the Augsburg
Abroad Office. Any courses removed by the
student without Augsburg Abroad permis-
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sion prior to the start of the program will
be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no
work was completed in these reinstated
courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
program. The student is responsible for all
non-recoverable program costs incurred.
• Overload Fee Exemption for Facultyled January programs: January faculty-led
programs are placed within the spring
semester. However, you will not be billed
an overload fee if you take 4.0 or 4.5 credits in the spring. The overload fee is the
only policy affected; a student taking minimal credits in the spring can use it as a
spring course in order to be considered
part-time or full-time.
Augsburg Abroad manages the advising
and administrative processes so students
will also need to meet the eligibility
requirements of, and apply to, a program
provider (as outlined in the Study Abroad
Programs section). Additionally, students
who have applied to the Augsburg Abroad
office, for any program, must email their
intent to withdraw if they choose not to
continue with study abroad. Failure to
e-mail may result in fees owed by the
student.
• Crossover Policy Exemption: The
crossover policy does not apply to study
abroad students. WEC students who do a
study abroad program placed in the Day
program do not count that as their
crossover course and similarly for day students doing a study abroad program placed
in a WEC term.
Eligibility and Application
The following are Augsburg College’s
requirements for study abroad:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of
application. Individual programs may
require a higher average. Students with
lower averages should consult with
Augsburg Abroad.
• Sophomore, junior or senior standing
by the time you study abroad. Short-term,
faculty-led programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student receives
approval from the faculty-leader.
• Transfer students must complete one
semester at Augsburg before they may
study off campus.
• Not be on academic or disciplinary
probation. Students placed on academic or
disciplinary probation after admittance to
study abroad may be withdrawn from the
• Not have an outstanding balance on
your student account.
Application deadlines for semester programs are October 1 for spring semester
study abroad and March 1 for fall semester
study abroad. Program provider deadlines
will vary; students need to meet all deadlines set by program providers. Students
should start planning in first year for study
abroad to be sure to do appropriate
research and meet all deadlines.
Students are responsible for disclosing
their disability and requesting accommodations abroad within a reasonable time
frame prior to departure, ideally as early as
program selection. Augsburg Abroad will
work closely with CLASS and ACCESS
offices to determine needs and make
appropriate and possible accommodations
abroad.
Costs and Financial Aid
Study abroad is based on program fees
which is a package of costs that generally
includes tuition, housing, international
health insurance, some meals, excursions,
and study abroad fees however this varies
from program to program. Augsburg
College pays the program provider on the
students’ behalf and then bills the
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Augsburg student account. This allows students to access their financial aid for study
abroad. Students will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition when studying
abroad.
Students who receive financial aid,
scholarships, and/or grants to study at
Augsburg can use that entire package to
cover their study abroad program costs.
Cost estimates for the time abroad are
drawn up to assist the financial aid office
in awarding aid to students studying
abroad.
Students are required to notify
Augsburg Abroad immediately once they
choose not to continue with their study
abroad experience. At the moment of notification non-recoverable costs will be
assessed and charged to the student
account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal students may owe
nothing, the deposit, or some, or all, of the
program fee. Students are also subject to
the cancellation and refund policies of
their program provider.
Study Abroad Programs
Students have over 200 programs in
over 60 countries from which to choose. In
addition to the below Augsburg College
programs, students can choose from affiliated program providers. These programs
have been reviewed to meet the Augsburg
experience requirement, diverse needs of
students, and provide quality student service. The programs are reviewed each year.
If students cannot find a program that
meets their needs from the Augsburg
College or Augsburg-affiliated options then
they can apply to do a non-Augsburg program. Students with a strong academic or
financial reason, faculty support (as shown
on the Credit Agreement form), and who
choose a good quality program, may be
approved.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with
other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting,
and several weeks living with host families.
In the Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on two-week seminars — from Mexico to Central America,
and from Namibia to South Africa. The
cost of these programs is equivalent to full
tuition, room, and board for one semester
on campus, plus airfare. (Some travel
scholarships are available for Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico) —
Fall
Learn about the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experience and empowerment of women.
Students will engage in gender analysis of
key social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Mexico and El Salvador;
explore the interconnectedness of race,
class, and gender; and learn first hand
from both women and men who are
involved in struggles for sustainable development and social change. The program
offers credit in religion, political science,
women’s studies, and Spanish. Internships
and independent studies are also available.
The program begins with a one-week seminar/orientation in the U.S-Mexico border
region and ends with a two-week seminar
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in El Salvador. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, spend approximately six
weeks in Augsburg housing, and four to
six weeks living with Mexican host families. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish
course or its equivalent.
International Business and Global
Citizenship (Mexico) — Fall
apartheid and colonialism, they are faced
with the challenges posed by today’s world:
rapid globalization and under and unequal
development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. Credit is available in
history, religion, political science, and
interdisciplinary studies. Internships are
also available.
The largest immigrant group in the
United States is composed of people born
in Mexico, and Mexico is front and center
in debates about globalization and U.S.
immigration policy. This program,
designed for international business majors,
will study the important role that Mexico
plays in the U.S. in relation to trade issues,
how to conduct business in and with
Mexico, and use it as a lens to learn about
international business topics that are relevant in many different countries. Students
will have the opportunity to study Spanish
at levels from beginning to advanced, live
with a host family for four weeks, and
develop closer relationships in the community and improve their international business background by completing an internship in a local business or government
office. Prerequisites: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or MKT 252, or consent of
instructor.
Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua) — Fall or Spring
Nation-Building, Globalization, and
Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia) — Fall
or Spring
This is an intensive program that
explores issues of migration, immigration,
and globalization. It is ideal for students
who are interested in working with
Spanish-speaking populations in the
United States, as it includes intensive
Spanish language classes, an internship or
independent research opportunity, and
courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and
migration while learning from diverse
communities that are organizing for positive social change around issues of race,
ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender,
This program examines the crucial
issues of nation-building, globalization,
and decolonizing the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its independence
in 1990 after decades of apartheid under
South African colonization. South Africa
had its first democratic election in 1994.
As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of
This is an intensive semester of study
and travel designed to introduce students
to the key issues facing Central Americans.
Students will explore the history, culture,
and struggles of the people of Guatemala,
El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as
study approaches towards social and economic development. Course credit may be
earned in Spanish, religion, history,
women’s studies, and political science.
Students spend the first five weeks in
Guatemala, the next four weeks in El
Salvador, and the final six weeks in
Nicaragua. Prerequisites: one college-level
Spanish course or its equivalent is
required.
Migration and Globalization:
Engaging Our Communities (Mexico)
— Spring
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sexuality, economics, and the environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, history,
women’s studies, political science, and religion. Students spend most of the semester
living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with Mexican host
families.
Social Work in a Latin American
Context (Mexico) — Spring
tural factors on the human community.
HECUA programs emphasize intense language experience, internships, and field
study.
For more information on international
HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for non-international programs, see Metro-Urban Studies
under Interdisciplinary Studies.
This program was created to satisfy the
curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to
develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice. It includes
Spanish language study and social work
courses. Social work field placement is also
available for qualified students. Students
live with Mexican host families for six
weeks.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term:
Norway—Fall
International Partners
Community Internships in Latin
America: Ecuador—Fall and Spring
International Partners offers a broad
range of learning opportunities in Norway,
Finland, and Germany. Students can
choose from several options: group programs, “tailor-made” individual study programs, and practical professional experiences. Program length varies from one
month to one year. All course work is in
English. Some travel scholarships are available. For further information contact the
International Partners office.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers full semester programs in Norway, Europe, Ecuador,
Ireland, Bangladesh, and the Twin Cities.
All programs emphasize the impact of civic
engagement, social change, and cross-cul-
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on contemporary Scandinavian society, culture, language, and the development of
cities, urban problem solving, and urban
life. Local, regional, and international field
study and site visits in other countries,
including the former Soviet Union, will
provide comparative perspectives on welfare states and global politics. Application
deadline: April 1.
This interdisciplinary program, based
in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to
combine intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the
community development process and
increase language skills. Students study
philosophical and ideological perspectives
of a variety of community agencies or
groups working with or for low-income
and other disenfranchised populations in
Latin America.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change — Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for
peace, and the progress being made.
Through a seven-week internship, students
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get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy.
The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students
may participate in the International
Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated through Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead or the University of MinnesotaMorris. Students who teach abroad will
also do part of their student teaching
under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
For additional information, contact the
Department of Education student teacher
director.
May/Summer Abroad
May and summer courses to many parts
of the world enable students to earn credit
through short-term travel. Contact
Augsburg Abroad for the most current list
of programs.
■ THE CENTER FOR SERVICE, WORK,
AND LEARNING
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning is a comprehensive resource center incorporating an experiential educational focus emphasizing the importance
and value for all students to engage in service- and work-based learning experiences
and the exploration of personal and professional vocation throughout their college
years. The center encourages students to
take advantage of Augsburg’s metropolitan
location through the highly successful service-learning, Campus Kitchen, internship,
and career planning programs that link the
College’s academic programs to community
organizations and businesses.
Service- and work-based experiential
education opportunities are closely related
to students’ coursework, majors, and/or
career interests. Learning opportunities
may be in non-profit organizations,
churches, schools, government agencies,
community-based organizations, small and
mid-size companies, and large corporations.
The underlying assumption is that a
liberal arts education is an effective preparation for careers and citizenship. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds
breadth and depth to the liberal arts curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic, personal, and
career decisions.
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning includes the following programs:
Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community ServiceLearning Program provides students with
opportunities to understand and respond
to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement. A key component of community service-learning includes reflection on and
analysis of community issues in order to
promote personal and educational growth
and civic responsibility. Through connecting classroom content with service,
Augsburg students learn from and about
the organizations where they serve and
deepen their understanding of course
knowledge. This dynamic and interactive
educational approach employs reciprocal
learning between the students and the
community. Community service-learning
examples include tutoring at schools and
literacy centers; volunteering at homeless
shelters, Habitat for Humanity, and community centers; or working with cultural
and environmental groups.
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The service-learning program also
works closely with the student-directed
Augsburg LINK and campus ministry.
Campus Kitchen at Augsburg
The Campus Kitchen at Augsburg
College (CKAC) is a unique student led
program that brings together Augsburg
student, faculty and staff volunteers, the
campus food service, local food banks, and
neighborhood community organizations to
utilize surplus food to meet hunger and
nutritional needs in our neighborhood.
CKAC volunteers coordinate food donations, prepare and deliver free meals to
area community partners, and teach nutrition education to local youth. Key program
goals are to provide leadership development and service learning opportunities for
Augsburg students, encourage deeper
understanding of hunger issues, and foster
a long-lasting commitment to service and
active citizenship. Affiliated with the
Campus Kitchens Project, a non-profit
organization in Washington, D.C., this program is one of only 12 in the nation.
■ INTERNSHIPS
Academic Credit
An academic internship is a carefully
planned, service- or work-based learning
experience where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning
objectives. Academic credit is received for
the learning derived from the experience.
A learning agreement plan, negotiated with
a faculty supervisor and work supervisor,
outlines the internship objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods.
An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship
credit. Internships can be registered for 1
course credit or .5 course credit.
Internships are available in all majors
and can be taken during a semester (or
Weekend College trimester), or summer
sessions. Inter-disciplinary internships are
also available. For extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and
Grading on page 88.
A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
Transcript Notation
Non-credit internships related to a student’s major or career objective can be registered for a zero-credit transcript notation.
The goal is for students to apply theory to
practice in a work setting and reflect on
the experience. Work opportunities typically are part-time during the academic
year and/or full-time in the summer and
can begin and end anytime. Students must
register for the non-credit transcript notation, set learning goals and evaluate their
experience. The director of the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning supervises
transcript notation work experiences.
Academic internships and internships for
zero-credit may be used to fulfill the
Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Career Services
Career Services is committed to providing opportunities and programs to help
students discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career
paths, and grapple with questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This
process is viewed as an important part of a
student’s development while attending college. To aid in this process, career staff provide career related assessments, one-onone career planning, and coaching. Staff
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also assist with choosing majors, locating
internships, preparing for job searches,
graduate school applications, and making
connections to community, business, and
alumni resources.
■ GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Augsburg College offers six graduate
degree programs: Master of Arts in
Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of
Business Administration, Master of Science
in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master
of Social Work. Consult the Augsburg
Graduate Studies catalog for complete
information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers
initial licensure coursework at the graduate
level in elementary education, secondary
education, and special education: E/BD and
LD. Students are able to take up to six
licensure courses at the graduate level and
complete their licensure programs with a
combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. Students can then apply
their graduate level licensure courses to
complete a master’s degree program.
Students will complete their master’s
degrees through a combination of MAL
coursework and graduate level education
coursework (total of nine courses).
Licensed teachers also can pursue special
education: E/BD and/or LD, as well as the
K-12 Reading Licensure Endorsement
licensure at the graduate level. The program is available through the Weekend
College schedule, and the admissions
process begins with the Adult and
Graduate Admissions office. For further
information about the programs, contact
the Education Department or the admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is
based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary pro-
gram directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches to situations, issues,
and problems relevant to organizational
leaders. Augsburg’s program recognizes
that today’s leaders need a broad spectrum
of abilities to provide them with a more
comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the
program offers courses primarily on alternate Saturdays. (Note: A five-year program
is available to Augsburg undergraduate
accounting majors that would qualify them
for CPA certification and fulfill requirements for a B.A. in Accounting and an
M.A. in Leadership. See the Accounting
major section of the catalog for further
information.)
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural community health
nursing practice across care settings, with
emphasis on addressing health inequities
among diverse populations. The program
is offered within the context of a Christian
liberal arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in
Advanced Community Health Nursing, or
Advanced Nursing Administration through
the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC), and/or Advanced Certification in
Transcultural Nursing through the
Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS).
Classes meet on a flexible schedule (every
other week or once per month) that
includes weekdays, weekday evenings, and
Saturdays. Web-enhanced pedagogies are
used for all classes. Practicums include
optional short-term study abroad experiences. Students may choose to study in
Mexico, Guatemala, Namibia, Pine Ridge,
S.Dak., and/or Europe. The Master of Arts
in Nursing Program is accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education in accordance with its accreditation standards and procedures.
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The Master of Business
Administration is designed to give students mastery of the skills and knowledge
necessary to advance in their careers and
accept roles of greater responsibility in an
organization. Meeting primarily on one
evening per week, this challenging program is designed to be completed in 23
months. Organized in cohort format, the
program encourages learning in a collaborative small-group environment and features a high level of interaction and attention from the faculty. The program focuses
on giving students the ability to think critically and effectively manage in complex
environments. An intensive Management
Consulting course allows students to apply
theory and classroom learning to an actual
business or organizational environment.
Local businesses and organizations provide
a laboratory for students as they complete
comprehensive projects in various disciplines and functions.
The core program can be enhanced
through participation in a number of concentrations including finance, healthcare
management, human resource management, international business, and marketing management.
The Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies is designed for students
interested in careers as health care
providers. The mission of the program is
based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of,
and is oriented toward providing care to,
underserved populations. Students are well
educated in current medical theory and
practice in primary care medicine. All
physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is
three years long with classes held Monday
through Friday during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education,
prepares students for entering advanced
social work practice. The program builds
on the liberal arts base of the College and
supports the College’s mission to nurture
future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: family
practice or program development, policy,
and administration. Students choose one of
the two concentrations for their program
focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social
justice, leadership for social change, and a
holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving
framework. Graduate social work classes
meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
The family practice concentration prepares students to work with families and
individuals within families, across the full
range of contemporary social work practice
settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration prepares
students to actively seek equality and justice for clients within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing energy
toward changing policies that obscure and
oppress people.
A dual degree (Master of Social Work
and Master of Arts in Theology) is also
available and is offered in collaboration
with Luther Seminary. The dual degree is
designed to meet the educational interests
of people planning to serve the spiritual
and social needs of families, individuals,
and communities.
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■ OTHER PROGRAMS
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide
working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces,
and communities. The program strives to
meet the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations
have included the Departments of
Business, Biology, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, Institutional
Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education,
and the Midwest Regional Office of the
College Board. Augsburg College is a
Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the
Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies.
The program supports special events and
conferences as well as student internships
and faculty activity in Canadian studies.
The goals of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of
the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations,
and provision of opportunities to learn
directly from Canadians through visits and
exchanges.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg College demonstrates its
commitment to lifelong learning through
its College of the Third Age. For more than
25 years this program has brought classes
in the liberal arts and the humanities to
mature learners in the Twin Cities metropolitan community. Approximately 50
retired professors are available to teach one
class or a series of classes at churches, synagogues, community centers, or senior residences. The current catalog lists over 200
classes available for group study only.
To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612330-1139. To ask questions or to schedule
a program, call the program director at the
above number.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES AND.
PROCEDURES.
■ REGISTRATION
A student must be registered for a
course to receive credit for it.
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester.
Students registered for three or more
course credits in a semester are classified
as full-time students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as halftime students.
To register for more than 4.5 course
credits, students must contact the
Enrollment Center to petition the
Committee on Student Standing unless the
following apply: cumulative GPA at
Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total
of 5.0 course credits; cumulative GPA at
Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a
total of 5.5 course credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be
done in person at the Enrollment Center.
(Please note: There is an additional tuition
charge for course loads over 4.5 course
credits. This includes combining the credit
load from both the day and WEC programs. Spring day term will include winter
WEC and spring WEC.) Auditing classes
over the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a
tuition charge.
Official academic calendars for all programs are available through the registrar’s
Web page.
The last day to initially register for
courses in the Day program (semesters) is
the Friday before the term begins. Afer initial registration, Day students may add
individual classes to their current schedule
or withdraw without notation through day
10 of the term. The signature of the
instructor is required to add a class after
the fifth day. From day 11 through day 20,
students may still petition the Committee
on Student Standing for permission to add
a class. There is a fee for this petition. Day
20 is the last day to petition for adding a
class.
Students registered for day program
Time 1/Time 2 (T1/T2) courses that meet
only part of the term may add or withdraw
without notation through the fifth school
day after the start of the course. Changing
grade option or withdrawing with a W is
allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2
classes. Specific dates for each term are
listed under “Combined Academic
Calendars” at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/
registrar>.
Weekend College, Rochester, and
Partner Hospitals program students typically register for one or two course credits
each trimester. Students registered for at
least two course credits in one term are
considered full time for that term. Students
registered for one course credit are considered half-time for the term.
The last day to initially register for
courses in the Weekend College and the
Partner Hospitals program (Weekend
College) is the last business day before the
term begins. After initial registration,
Weekend College students may add individual classes to their current schedule or
withdraw without notation through Friday
after the first class weekend. The signature
of the instructor is required to add a class
after the class meets. Students may petition
the Committee on Student Standing for
permission to add a class through the
Thursday prior to the second class weekend. There is a fee for this petition. The
last day to petition to add a class is the
Thursday prior to the second class weekend.
Students registered for Weekend
College T1/T2 courses may add or with-
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draw without notation through the Friday
after the first weekend class meeting.
Changing grade option or withdrawing
with a W is allowed through the Tuesday
after the second weekend class meeting.
The last day to initially register for
courses on the Rochester campus is the
last business day before the term begins.
After initial registration, Rochester students may add individual classes to their
current schedule and/or withdraw without
notation through Monday after the first
week of classes. The signature of the
instructor is required to add a class after a
class meets and it must be processed
through the Enrollment Center. Students
may petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class
through the Friday prior to the second
week of classes. There is a fee for this petition. The last date to petition to add a class
is the Friday before the second week of
classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2
courses may add or withdraw without
notation through the Monday after the first
week of the class. Changing grade option
or withdrawing with a W is allowed
through the Monday after the second week
of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School.
Late course registrations may be subject
to additional late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also
available online and should be checked to
verify the correct meeting times and room
assignment. As some courses are offered
only in alternate years, students should
also consult with departmental advisers
when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program
courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and
help with registration on other campuses
are available from these offices:
Enrollment Center—612-330-1046
Academic Advising—612-330-1025
Augsburg for Adults—612-330-1782
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student
is admitted to a “home program,” either
day, Weekend College, or the Rochester
Program. It is expected that students will
complete most of their degree requirements through their home program.
However, full-time students may register
for up to 1.0 credits per term outside their
home program. Enrollment will be based
on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of
their home program for courses in which
they enroll outside their home program.
The rate will be based on the maximum
credit load they are carrying on any calendar date over the span of the two terms.
For example, a day program student taking
2.0 credits in the day program, and 1.0
credits in the WEC program, will be considered full-time and will be charged the
full-time day program tuition rate. A WEC
student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program, and 1.0 credits in the day program,
will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits
will pay the day part time rate for any
credits over 4.5 in their combined
day/WEC load (Spring day term will
include both winter WEC and spring
WEC). The maximum number of credits
that may be included in the day full-time
tuition rate for students who cross-register
is 4.5.
Students have registration priority in
their home program. Crossover registration
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begins only after the open Web registration
period closes for both programs. A schedule is published on the registrar’s office
Web page. There is a special crossover registration form that must be processed at
the Enrollment Center. This registration
option is not available by Web.
The WEC, Rochester, and Partner
Hospitals programs are not part of the
ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities) tuition exchange program.
WEC/Rochester/hospital students may
NOT crossover to attend ACTC courses.
Students must have completed their
undergraduate degree and be admitted to a
graduate program before taking graduate
level courses from that program. (An
exception is made for approved courses in
the Department of Nursing and the joint
B.A. Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay
the graduate rate for those courses. Any
student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate
level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay the rate of the
program in which the course is offered
(Day, WEC, or Rochester).
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their
“home program” by filling out a Change of
Program form available at the Enrollment
Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to one
each academic year. A Change of Program
form must be submitted before the term
begins.
Registration
All day students are required to meet
with their academic adviser prior to registration. Incoming first-years and transfer
students may register during summer for
courses in the fall. All currently enrolled
day students may register during the fall
for the spring term and during the spring
for the fall term.
Weekend College and Rochester campus students may register during the designated time prior to the start of each term.
The primary method of registration will
be via the Web through AugNet during the
open registration period. Please reference
the academic calendar on AugNet for specific dates. Day students will be able to
register only after meeting with their faculty adviser. The Enrollment Center is also
available to process registration forms.
Note: Web registration may not recognize
prerequisites fulfilled by transfer work. In
these cases, please process your registration at the Enrollment Center.
When the open registration period
ends, returning students registering for the
first time for the coming term will be
assessed a late registration fee. The
Enrollment Center will process all registration forms after the Web closes.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon
courses for which they are registered
because this will result in a failing grade
on their official academic record.
Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from
College must be completed in the
Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the
College form may be obtained at the
Enrollment Center or downloaded from
the registrar’s Web page. The last day to file
for a Withdrawal from College is the last
day of classes prior to finals week.
Withdrawal from college and any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from
College form is returned to the registrar’s
office. Students must re-admit to the
College when they are ready to resume
their studies. The Application for
Readmission form is available from the
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Enrollment Center or can be downloaded
from the registrar’s Web page.
Students are responsible for keeping
the registrar’s office informed of their current mailing address.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to
withdraw from courses without penalty if
they are called to active duty as military
reservists, National Guard, or for other
military service. This shall include a 100%
refund of tuition and fees upon verification
of call to active duty. The student must
provide a copy of their orders to the registrar.
If the student is called to duty after the
deadline to drop a course, the registrar will
place a W for the course(s) along with a
notation on the transcript that the student
was called to active duty. This is to assist
the student with any financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate
that the withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to
active duty and have substantially completed a course, to assign a grade based upon
the coursework completed, or work out an
“incomplete” agreement. Students who are
able to complete some of their courses
would have their refund adjusted to reflect
this.
Students who are being placed on
active duty should contact the registrar
and/or the Dean’s Office as soon as possible
so the College can notify all parties and aid
in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee
reviews requests for exceptions to academic policies. Typically, the committee considers requests for:
• Minor exceptions to academic
requirements and/or approval of transfer
course substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or
grade option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration deadlines will require a
$50 petition fee attached to the petition.
This fee is non-refundable regardless of the
outcome of the petition. Petitions involving adding or dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must be
submitted within six months of the published registration deadlines for the term
involved.
For petitions requesting a late registration, any student account holds must be
cleared before submitting the petition.
Students who are allowed to add a course
by petition after the published petition
deadline will incur a $150 late registration
fee per course.
In addition, the committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic
probation or dismissal from the College on
academic grounds. The committee also
hears appeals from students who have been
dismissed for academic reasons.
The committee reviews student
requests for readmission to the College
after dismissal or returning after leaving
while on probation.
The committee typically meets every
other week throughout the school year
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(September-April), and once a month during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the
Enrollment Center or download from the
registrar’s webpage: <www.augsburg.edu/
enroll/registrar>.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness
or family emergency. Have your adviser,
instructor, or department chairs sign and
add comments concerning your request.
Petitions without comments from faculty
will be returned for completion. Note: If
petitioning for a change in registration,
please submit a drop/add form signed by
both the instructor and student.
Step 3: Return the completed petition
form to the Office of the Registrar/
Enrollment Center, include signed
drop/add form and $50 check if applicable.
Step 4: After the committee meets, a
copy of the petition with the committee’s
decision is returned to the student. Day
students will receive this notice in their
campus box. WEC and Rochester student
petitions will be mailed to their home
address.
Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements in effect when they
matriculated at Augsburg. Students may
elect to satisfy the departmental major
requirements of any of the catalogs in
effect during their years of enrollment.
However, students who are readmitted
after more than six years away from the
College must complete the departmental
major requirements of the most current
catalog at the time of readmission or any
one of the catalogs in effect during their
subsequent years of continuous enrollment
at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students who graduated from Augsburg
and are returning to complete a second
major will not be awarded a second degree
unless it is different from the original
degree awarded. (B.A., B.M., B.S.) Students
cannot earn multiple degrees for the same
major, though it is possible to earn multiple degrees from the same academic
department if the majors are distinct. For
example, a student cannot earn both a B.A.
in computer science and a B.S. in
computer science, but may earn a B.S. in
computer science and a B.A. in computational philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is
completed by the Office of the Registrar
and is based on a student’s official transcripts. College credit is granted for liberal
arts courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions with a grade of
2.0/C or better. Augsburg does not grant
credit for developmental courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of
C-, CD, or below do not transfer to
Augsburg College. The registrar’s office
evaluates coursework for credit and for
applicability toward Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements. Academic
departments are responsible for evaluating
the applicability of coursework toward a
student’s major or minor. The College
requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at
Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence
Requirements section of the catalog.)
Augsburg operates on a course credit
system rather than semester or quarter
hours. Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter
hours. Transfer credits that have been
reported to Augsburg as semester or quar-
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ter hours are converted to Augsburg course
credits by dividing by four or six respectively.
• The Augsburg Core Curriculum will
be adjusted so students need only to complete the following:
Augsburg College limits transfer credit
from two-year colleges. Students may
transfer a maximum of 64 semester credits
(96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges.
Once a student reaches this credit limit, no
additional credits will transfer from twoyear institutions toward the minimum
number of course credits required for a
baccalaureate degree. However, courses
taken beyond the credit limit can be used
to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
• REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and
Vocation
Courses and credits that are accepted in
transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from other
institutions are not transferred to Augsburg
and are not included in the student’s
cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty adviser and the Office of the Registrar
before taking courses at other institutions
to ensure compliance with transfer credit
policy and residency requirements. (Refer
to the Residence Requirements section of
the catalog.)
MnSCU Transfer Students
Students transferring from the
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
system who have completed the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, have earned the
Associate of Arts degree from MnSCU, and
have a 2.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0
scale) from the degree-granting institution
will be given transfer status as outlined
below:
• Students will be granted 16 Augsburg
course credits in transfer from two-year
institutions. This will assure admission
with junior standing. No additional credits
will be accepted from two-year institutions.
• One Augsburg Experience
• Senior Keystone Course
• Modern Language requirement (0-2
courses, depending on initial assessment)
• Math Placement Group 3 (or MAT
105)
• HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness or one
HPE lifetime activity course (This requirement is waived for students who have
transferred two equivalent courses.)
*The A.A. degree and Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum must be completed
prior to enrolling at Augsburg in order to
qualify for this transfer status.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the A.A. degree may be
required in some Augsburg majors.
Students are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major department to discuss major requirements. Courses with C –
grades or below will not be accepted as
prerequisites or for application to majors.
Admission to a major — a separate
process from admission to the College — is
sometimes required. Please check with the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and
consult the departmental section of this
catalog.
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Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13
or more course credits accepted in transfer
are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum
will be adjusted for advanced transfer students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation instead of REL 100
& REL 200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entry-level Critical
Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness
requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain
unchanged for Advanced Transfer
Students. A full description of these
requirements is found on pages 78-84.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are
determined at the time of initial entry into
Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.
The responsibility for ensuring that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests with
the student. All students are required to
file a graduation application with the registrar’s office one year prior to graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic
Advising staff, department chairs, and the
registrar staff are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a baccalaureate or higher degree
should contact the Office of the Registrar
about specific requirements for a second
baccalaureate degree or for the equivalent
of a major. See page 23 — Special Students
(Second Degree).
Each student is required to apply for
graduation at the end of his or her junior
year to confirm remaining graduation
requirements.
Application forms are available at the
Enrollment Center or on the registrar’s
Web page.
All degree and course requirements
must be completed and verified in the
Office of the Registrar in order for the
degree to be conferred. (There may be no
incompletes or open courses on the academic record.)
Requirements For Undergraduate
Graduation:
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a
major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and
in total course work, and residence.
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1. Completion of 32 course credits
— No more than 13 course credits may be
in one department, except in certain
approved majors: accounting (B.A.) – 14;
music education (B.M.) – 17; music performance (B.M.) – 14.5; music therapy (B.S.)
– 17; and social work (B.S.) – 15; youth
and family ministry (B.A.) – 15.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two courses by independent/
directed study; four courses of internship;
and six course credits with a grade of Pass
(P). To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than two elective
P/N graded courses. Each department sets
its own limitations on the number of P/N
graded courses that may be applied toward
the major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than
two course credits with P grades toward a
major and no more than one course credit
with a P grade toward a minor. The
Departments of Education and Social Work
are examples of departments that allow
students to apply more than two course
credits with P grades within the major program (two in major field courses plus student teaching or field work practicums).
2. Completion of a Major —
Requirements for each major are listed
under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg
Core Curriculum — Requirements for the
Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed in
the next section.
4. Grade Point Average — Students
must earn a minimum overall grade point
average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade
point average in course work for the major
or minor. Some majors, licensure, and certification programs require a higher grade
point average or a minimum grade in each
course. See the departmental section for
details about the grade and grade point
average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence — The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no fewer than
seven of the last nine credits/requirements)
must be completed at Augsburg or within
an approved ACTC exchange program. No
fewer than a total of nine credits are to be
taken at Augsburg College. Contact the
registrar’s office if an official interpretation
is needed. Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required
to be taken in residence within the major
and minor. Consult the catalog description
of the major/minor or the chairperson of
the department.
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■ THE AUGSBURG CORE
CURRICULUM
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is
designed to prepare students to become
effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum
that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and
promotes the acquisition of intellectual
and professional skills;
• Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for
meaning; and
• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s
place of leadership and service in a diverse
world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
• The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
• The Liberal Arts Foundation
• Skills Requirements
THE AUGSBURG SIGNATURE
CURRICULUM
Christian Vocation and the Search for
Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum takes
seriously the College’s identity as a college
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of
America. Two required courses (REL 100
and REL 200) highlight Augsburg’s commitment to this identity and the college’s
related interest in asking students to think
critically about the concept of vocation.
Faculty who teach these courses make
the following commitments to their students:
• You are welcome — whether you are
Jewish or atheist, Buddhist or seeker,
Catholic or Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran,
uncertain, disinterested, or someone who
is ‘spiritual but not religious.’ Our
Christian understanding is rooted in a generous spirit of hospitality.
• We will treat each other with respect
as we learn how to engage in conversation
(Continues on p. 84)
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CHECKLIST AND SUMMARY OF
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
FOR GRADUATION.
• Complete at least one Augsburg
Experience
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
This quick reference checklist is an abbreviated version of the requirements for graduation.
As a summary, it is not comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for the complete degree
requirements that begin on page 76. Students
are advised to read carefully the full graduation
requirements and to consult frequently with
their advisers to ensure that all requirements for
graduation are met.
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
All new first-years and all first-year and
sophomore transfer students must complete
the following requirements prior to graduation
(transfer credit may apply to these requirements):
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Humanities
• Fine Arts
• Critical Thinking Assessment
• Mathematics Assessment
• Modern Languages Assessment
• Writing Assessment
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
• Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• Complete Effective Writing
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Youth and Family Ministry (B.A.) . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 80.
❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
❏ Complete a major.
❏ Graduation skills are satisfied by completing the major. (See department and program pages for more information.)
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
and one HPE lifetime activity course.
All advanced transfer students (those
entering with 13 or more credits) must complete the following requirements prior to graduation (transfer credit may apply to these
requirements):
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• Complete two (2) Search for Meaning
courses.
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
• Complete the Augsburg First Year requirements. (Sophomore transfer students are
exempt from these requirements.)
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
• Complete the fall orientation and
Augsburg Seminar.
• Complete an Engaging Minneapolis
course.
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Youth and Family Ministry (B.A.) . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 80.
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❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
❏ Complete a major.
❏ Graduation skills are satisfied by completing the major. (See department and program pages for more information.)
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Students entering under the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum with an A.A. degree must
complete the following requirements prior to
graduation:
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
• Complete one Augsburg Experience
Youth and Family Ministry (B.A.) . . . . . .15
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Humanities
• Fine Arts
Complete Entry Level Skill Assessments and
Core Skills Requirements:
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Other maximums are described on page 80.
❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
❏ Complete a major.
❏ Graduation skills are satisfied by completing the major. (See department and program pages for more information.)
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
• Satisfy entry level skill requirements in
writing.
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course.
• Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment.)
• Complete one Augsburg Experience
• Complete one college algebra course
course (MAT 105) or a Math Placement
Group 3.
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment)
All students are required to file a
graduation application with the
Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation.
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with one another about our different
values, commitments, convictions, and
faith traditions.
• We will challenge and support one
another to develop a mature faith for our
time — open to doubts and eager to
explore our questions and the realities of
our world and culture.
• We will equip you with basic knowledge about vocation, religion, the Bible,
and Christianity as well as about Judaism,
Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism — their
stories, claims, and key concepts.
• We will deepen our study of
Christianity, explore Augsburg’s claim that
“what we believe matters,” and invite you
to continue the process of developing your
own lived theology.
• We will explore the concept of vocation and our understanding that we are
beloved and called to live and serve as
neighbors. We will explore the idea that
vocation is a model and lens for viewing
the connections between our basic beliefs
and the commitments and actions we
make in life.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community,
first-year weekday program students are
required to take courses containing the following components:
• Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as
first-year students in the weekday schedule
program must satisfactorily complete fall
orientation and Augsburg Seminar, a firstyear learning community in their major or
related area of academic interest. Each
week Augburg Seminars devote an hour to
topics relevant to an Augsburg education:
becoming an intentional learner; making
connections to the larger Augsburg learning community; and exploring strategies
for success in the AugSem course(s) and
future college work.
• Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement
builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in
experiential education as well as its commitment to its urban location. Students
take one course that introduces them to
the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement,
cultural engagement, or service learning.
Most Engaging Minneapolis courses also
fulfill an Augsburg Core Curriculum or
major requirement. They should be taken
during the first year, but may be taken in
the second year.
• Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON
111 (see core skills requirements), the
Many Voices Project engages first-year students in discussion of a common text
addressing themes of cultural diversity and
global awareness. Emphasizing ways in
which written communication can promote understanding and productive
engagement among different cultures and
points of view, the Many Voices Project is
intended to teach skills and methods that
promote successful communication
between diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one
approved Augsburg Experience as a
requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader community, both locally and globally. Five categories of approved experiential learning
opportunities are recognized as Augsburg
Experiences: internships (including field-
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work, practicums, and student teaching),
faculty-student research, service learning/
community service, study abroad, and offcampus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates
experiential learning with academic learning. It demonstrates enhanced learning and
reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved Augsburg
Experiences meet two criteria: (1)
Integrate experiential learning with academic learning and (2) Link on-campus
learning to the goals, mission, needs, or
ideas of off-campus people, organizations
and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities,
and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may
be embedded in designated courses that
are part of the regular class schedule or
may be completed for zero credit outside
of the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, credit/no-credit status, and
grading options for approved Augsburg
Experiences will vary.
Senior Keystone
The official list of approved keystone
courses is found on the registrar’s web
page — under the heading ‘General
Education’, click on ‘Senior Keystone’.
THE LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses
introduce students to knowledge and
modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal arts provide
the opportunity for students to acquire a
broad and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two courses from two
different departments in each domain. The
list of courses meeting the Liberal Arts
Foundation requirement is available online
at the registrar’s web page and from the
registrar’s office.
The official list of approved LAF
courses is found on the registrar’s web
page — under the heading ‘General
Education’, click on ‘Approved LAF
Courses and Skills Listing’.
The Senior Keystone course provides a
final opportunity for exploring the central
themes of an Augsburg education — vocation and the search for meaning in a
diverse and challenging world. Students
will reflect upon the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of
transition as they prepare for their lives
after Augsburg. Most Keystone courses also
meet major requirements.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The Senior Keystone course in each
department connects the broad liberal arts
foundation with the professional skills and
in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place in the
world as leaders and servants.
Economics, Environmental Studies,
Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Two courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two courses from two different departments:
Humanities
Two courses from two different departments/programs:
American Indian Studies, Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy,
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Religion, Modern Language and Cultural
Studies (literature and culture courses),
Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning
courses do not count as Humanities
Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two courses or approved activities
from two different departments:
Art, Music, Theatre Arts.
One Fine Arts LAF requirement can be
met with four semesters of participation in
the following major choral ensembles (any
combination of four): MUE 111, MUE 112,
MUE 114, MUE 115.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments
in:
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
Placement in writing, math, and critical
thinking courses is determined by the
assessments. These tests are a prerequisite
for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course requirements.
• Critical Thinking Assessment and
Requirement
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are exempt
from the critical thinking assessment.
Students who do not achieve the minimum entry score on the placement exam
are required to take GST 100 Critical
Thinking.
• Mathematics Assessment and
Requirement
All students are required to have their
math placement group (MPG) determined.
In some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at
another college may have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during College registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result,
students will be enrolled in the appropriate
courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the math placement exam.
Students may retake the Math Placement
Exam once during their first term of
enrollment. Students are required to take
the Math Placement Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve
MPG 3 by the end of their first year at
Augsburg.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass
or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to
the next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance
their MPG as soon as possible. Students
must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4
as a prerequisite.
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• Writing Assessment and
Requirement
This entry level assessment determines
readiness for ENL 111 or 112. Students
who do not place highly enough on the
entry level assessment will be required to
take ENL 101 Developmental Writing
before ENL 111.
Students who have transferred in a
course equivalent to ENL 111 are excused
from the entry level exam. Students entering Weekend College or the Rochester program do not take the Writing Assessment.
Core Skills Requirements
• Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or the equivalent with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, is
required. Attendance the first day of class
is required.
Students should complete Effective
Writing by the middle of their sophomore
year because it is a prerequisite for Writing
Graduation Skill courses.
• Modern Language
For students who have not previously
studied a modern language, completion of
a two-course sequence in the same language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in
both courses is required. The BYU-CAPE
language assessment is offered to students
who have had at least one year of study of
French, German, or Spanish language in
high school. For a language previously
studied, successful completion (minimum
grade of 2.0 or P) of the 112 level satisfies
the requirement. Students placing into 112
must enter at the 112 level. No college
credit will be given for repeat of 111.
Students whose placement test is at 211 or
higher will be exempted from further language study.
Modern language courses accepted in
transfer may be applicable to this skills
area for partial or full completion of the
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by
passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Modern Language Core
Skill.
Students whose first language is not
English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners
(ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL
requirement. The requirement is satisfied
by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the
minimum on the ELL placement exam.
Students who complete the ELL requirement fulfill the Modern Language Core
Skill requirement. Contact Academic
Advising or the English Department for
additional information. More information
about English Language Learners is found
on page 92.
• Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are
required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
is required of all students. The second
course may be chosen from a variety of different Lifetime Activity courses (HPE 002,
003). Students may test out of the activity
course by demonstrating proficiency from
a selected lifetime activity. Proficiency
exams are offered through the Health and
Physical Education department each
semester. There is a fee to take the lifetime
activity proficiency test. Intercollegiate athletes and Health and Physical Education
majors may not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime
Activity courses are non-credit courses and
are not included in the 32-course credit
graduation requirement.
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Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes
enhancement of certain skills during the
years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing
skills are deliberate components of certain
courses. Graduation skill requirements typically are embedded in required courses in
the major. Some departments, however,
designate courses outside the major or
elective courses in the major that fulfill
these requirements. See department and
program pages in this catalog or consult
the department chair for more information.
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
• Physics
2. Bachelor of Science/Modern
Language Waiver. Students who elect the
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language
Waiver are not required to complete modern language courses as part of their
degree. The following majors are approved
for the Bachelor of Science/Modern
Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
Core Curriculum Modifications
• Clinical Laboratory Science
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of
Science degree give students the ability to
modify their Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
• Mathematics
1. Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts
Foundation (LAF) Waiver. Students who
elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver
must complete at least six of the eight LAF
requirements, provided at least one course
is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g.,
two Natural Science and Mathematics
courses, two Social and Behavioral Science
courses, one Fine Arts course, and one
Humanities course) The following majors
are approved for the Bachelor of
Science/LAF Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure
only)
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
EVALUATION AND GRADING.
■ EXPLANATION OF GRADES
The official delivery of end-of-term
grades to students is online via the AugNet
Records and Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests,
written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading
options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to
0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in
which P means a grade of 2.0 or better
and N means no credit and a grade of less
than 2.0.
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Pass/No Credit
3.0
Students who choose the P/N option
are cautioned:
2.5
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
2.0
• Some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses, or rank each
as a C.
1.5
• Maximum number of course credits
taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six course credits with a grade of
Pass (P).
• P-graded courses do not count
toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for
Latin Honors. Transfer students should be
especially aware of this requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with
Latin Honors, students may elect only two
P/N credits.
• See P/N limitations under Graduation
Requirements, page 80.
Certain courses have restrictions and
are offered on one grading system only
(e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N).
In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading
system must be made according to dates
published each term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these
definitions:
4.0
3.5
Achieves highest standards of
excellence
1.0
Achieves above basic course
standards
Meets basic standards for the
course
Performance below basic course
standards
0.5
0.0
Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are
not computed in the grade point average.
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission
after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework.
Students who receive an incomplete grade
should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an
Application for Incomplete Grade Form
with the Office of the Registrar that states
the reasons for the request, outlines the
work required to complete the course, and
includes the course instructor’s signature.
The instructor may stipulate the terms and
conditions that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the
same course (or a portion of the same
course) in a following term with an incomplete grade. The student must complete
the outstanding work in enough time to
allow evaluation of the work by the
instructor and the filing of a grade before
the final day of the following academic
term in the student’s program. If the work
is not completed by the specified date of
the following academic term, the grade for
the course becomes 0.0.
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Extension (X) Grades
Auditing Courses
Internships, independent studies, and
directed studies may sometimes last longer
than one term. When this is the case, they
must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of
the first term of registration. A grade of X
(extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is
expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A
final grade will be issued at the end of the
term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year).
An instructor has the right to not grant an
extension where satisfactory progress is not
demonstrated. If the course is not
completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Students who wish to take courses
without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students will be charged an audit fee if their
total credit load is over 4.5 credits. The
charge for part-time and Weekend College
students is listed under Weekend College
Costs in the Financing Your Education section on page 28. The signature of the
instructor is required to register an audit.
Students who audit a course should confer
with the instructor within two weeks of
the beginning of the term to determine
expectations, attendance, and any other
requirements. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be
listed with a grade of W. Audited courses
do not count toward graduation and do
not fulfill general education requirements.
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a notation on the record.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5,
1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be
repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit and a grade, but may be
audited. All courses taken each term and
grades earned, including W and N, will be
recorded on the academic record. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are
counted toward graduation and in the
grade point average. Courses completed at
Augsburg College must be repeated at
Augsburg to be included in the repeat
policy.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based
on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It
does not include credit and grade points for
work transferred from other colleges.
Courses taken on the P/N grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by
number of credits attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are
posted at the end of each term.
Classification is based on the number of
course credits completed.
• Sophomores—7 completed course
credits.
• Juniors—16 completed course credits.
• Seniors—24 completed course credits.
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■ ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS
LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life
situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within
the disciplines that comprise the academic
program of a liberal arts college. The
Assessment of Previous Learning program
(APL) at Augsburg provides a means by
which a student’s previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another
accredited institution, may be presented
for examination for possible credit toward
the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Not all learning from life experience,
however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is
relevant to coursework in a field of study
within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides
several means by which students may have
their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief
description of each of these means of
assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program
(IB)—Courses earned from the
International Baccalaureate program will
be considered by the College for advanced
placement and appropriate credit. IB exams
may fulfill general education and/or major
requirements, but cannot satisfy graduation-level skill requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available in the registrar’s office and on the Academic Advising
web site.
Advanced Placement Program
(AP)—Augsburg allows students to earn
credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected
Advanced Placement tests. For some
exams, a minimum score of 4 is required.
AP exams may fulfill general education
and/or major requirements, but cannot satisfy graduation-level skill requirements.
Additional information is available on the
Academic Advising web page and from the
Office of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination
Program (CLEP)—This is a series of standardized tests that have been developed by
the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. Students who score at or above the
American Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved examination
may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. CLEP exams may
fulfill general education and/or major
requirements, but cannot satisfy graduation-level skill requirements. Information
about CLEP tests is available from the
Office of the Registrar and the Academic
Advising web page.
Departmental Comprehensive
Exams—These are available for students
to use in obtaining credit for previous
learning if the following conditions
are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
• There is a faculty member designated
by the department to administer the exam.
• The registrar approves the student’s
request to take the exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N basis
only, and there is a charge per exam of
$400 for a full course credit.
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The Portfolio Assessment
Program—This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning
portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty
members from fields of study directly related
to the student’s previous learning. Students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous
learning for credit assessment should consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous
learning, the faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a
cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved prescribed or
systematic study of content material found
within liberal arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are
current and could be used at the present
time.
Students may apply for the credit
assessment process after completing at
least four credits of academic work at
Augsburg College with a cumulative
Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly recommended that the process not be
used when four or fewer courses remain
for graduation. There is a non-refundable
application deposit of $200 to initiate the
credit assessment process for each course
presented in a portfolio. An additional
$200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit is available on a P/N credit
basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with
the equivalent Augsburg course numbers
as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for
Previous Learning—While Augsburg
College recognizes the validity of learning
that takes place outside the traditional
classroom, this learning must be placed in
the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore,
Augsburg allows a maximum of eight credits (about one-fourth of a baccalaureate
degree) to be obtained through previous
experiential learning. In compiling the
eight credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination
of the five assessment processes available in
the APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams,
IB exams, departmental comprehensive
exams, and credit granted through portfolio
assessment.
■ ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
(ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not English must take the
ELL placement test in conjunction with
the English writing placement test prior to
registering for their first term at Augsburg.
Students’ placement in ELL, ENL 101
Developmental Writing, or ENL 111, HON
111, or ENL 112 Effective Writing will be
determined by their scores on the
Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption
from ELL courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the
English Language Learner’s course, an
objective test will be administered to all
students in the class. The score on this test
and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to
100 and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will
fulfill the student’s ELL requirement.
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All students whose native language is
not English must stay enrolled in ENL
217/218 until such time that they pass the
ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher.
The ELL course can be counted only twice
in the total number of courses required for
graduation.
Committee to re-enroll. Students who have
been dismissed may apply for readmission
after one year, at which time the Student
Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any
statements and evidence attesting to his or
her commitment to academic success.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course
completion, have completed the Modern
Language Core Skill requirement for
graduation.
Students may be removed from probation when the cumulative GPA reaches
2.00. Students placed on probation as firstyears for having earned two zero grades
may be removed from probation if their
classification changes to sophomore, if
they have not earned additional zero
grades, and if their cumulative GPA reaches 2.00. Students placed on probation as
sophomores for having earned three zero
grades may be removed from probation if
their classification changes to junior and
their cumulative GPA reaches 2.00.
■ ACADEMIC PROGRESS,
PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL
The College requires that all students
maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point
average (GPA).
It should be noted that a minimum GPA
of 2.00 is required for graduation, with certain majors requiring a higher minimum
GPA.
Students whose overall academic
achievement falls below a 2.00 GPA will
either be placed on scholastic probation at
the end of the term or will be continued on
probation or will be dismissed from the
College. In addition, a first-year who
receives two zero grades or a sophomore,
junior, or senior who receives three zero
grades will be considered for probation or
dismissal. However, dismissal from the
College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of the student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration in deciding whether or not
to dismiss a student. Students who have a
poor academic record may be strongly
advised to withdraw before the end of a
term. Those on probation who voluntarily
withdraw from the College, as well as those
who are dismissed, must have special permission from the Student Standing
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the
guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he or she may appeal the decision within 10 days to the Committee on
Student Standing.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each
semester, lists undergraduate students
whose grade point average for a semester is
3.50 or better. Students must be full-time
students (a minimum equivalent of three
full course credits for a weekday schedule
student or two equivalent full course credits for a Weekend College student), graded
on the traditional grading system, with no
incompletes in courses offered for credit.
Courses taken outside of a program’s calendar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a
Weekend College trimester term by a day
student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are not calculated when
determining the Dean’s List. If permission
is given by the student, an announcement
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is sent to the hometown newspaper for
those students on the Dean’s List.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students
who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a baccalaureate
degree.
This designation and the standards set
are in effect for all students who complete
degree requirements in May 2004 or later.
Latin honors replaces the previous honors
designation of “With Distinction.” Students
may also receive honors recognition for
departmental honors and for participation
in the honors program. (See individual
department and program descriptions for
details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude: 3.90-4.00 GPA plus
successful completion of the summa oral
examination
Magna cum laude: 3.80-3.89 GPA
Cum laude: 3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete
a minimum of fourteen traditionally graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as P/N
by the department will not be counted).
For additional information, including
the guidelines for the Summa Cum Laude
oral examination, go to the Latin Honors
section at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/
registrar>.
Graduation and Commencement
Though the terms are often confused,
the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different meanings.
Graduation refers to the completion of all
degree requirements. Students graduate
when all requirements for the degree have
been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during the academic year
provided that all requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an
opportunity for students, family, friends,
and the Augsburg College community to
celebrate academic accomplishment.
Participation in commencement, however,
does not mean that a student has graduated. A student will not graduate and a
degree will not be conferred until all
requirements are met, regardless of participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to
accommodate the College’s different student populations. The May commencement ceremony is for students in the Day
undergraduate program and for students in
the Physician Assistant Studies graduate
program. The June commencement ceremony is for students in the other five graduate programs as well as undergraduate
students in Weekend College, Rochester
campus, and the Partner Hospitals program.
Undergraduate students who have not
completed all degree requirements may
participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three requirements will remain
in their program at the conclusion of
spring term; and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the summer or
fall terms immediately following commencement.
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Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the
National Student Clearinghouse to act as
its agent for verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearing
house.org
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state
approving agency for Veterans Education.
Veterans should consult with the V. A.
Certifying Official in the Office of the
Registrar about completion of enrollment
verification and the forwarding of other
information to the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Veterans will need to meet the
requirements of the Veterans
Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received.
■ FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg College is required to give notice
of the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the right to
review and inspect substantially all of your
education records maintained by or at
Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review your
records.
Right to request amendment of
education records—You have the right to
seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of your right to privacy. This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg
decides not to alter your education records
according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information —You have the right to be asked
and to give Augsburg your permission to
disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records,
except to the extent that FERPA and the
regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One
exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate education interests. A
school official is a person employed by the
College in an administrative, supervisory,
academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of
Trustees, or a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
school official performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill his
or her professional responsibility.
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Right to withhold disclosure of
“directory information”—FERPA uses
the term “Directory Information” to refer
to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg
College without notification of the request
or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any
decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory
Information, any future request for such
information from persons or organizations
outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes
the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of
study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status
(FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in
officially recognized activities and
sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards
received (including dates);
• The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory
Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no
liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Office
of the Registrar must be notified in writing
of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received
by the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within
10 school days of the start of a subsequent
term for a new student), it will be assumed
that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA
Office—You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with
FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate what
information may be reported in the letter.
Departments and
Programs
Course Descriptions with Major
and Minor Requirements – 98
Department majors and
programs are listed
alphabetically.
Also see index.
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DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS
A
s a liberal arts institution, Augsburg
College believes that knowledge and truth
are interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic
world, however, divides this unified truth
into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual
disciplines is subdivided into courses that
make it more accessible to students. These
courses can be arranged in various ways to
construct majors, to create the substance
of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.
Descriptions of courses are arranged by
departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject
matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a more
detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a
particular course can be obtained from
the instructor.
Department entries also contain a
narrative discussion of the educational
philosophy of each department, its goals,
and its place in the College’s program. A
listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In
general, classes are offered fall and/or
spring terms unless otherwise indicated.
The schedule of classes offered through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) for fall and spring terms is only
available online.
Weekend College classes are available
online.
Since some courses are offered alternate
years, it is important that the student
review major requirements and course
offerings with an adviser to ensure that all
requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for Summer
Session, the Master of Arts in Education,
Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of
Arts in Nursing, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of
Social Work courses are published in a
separate Graduate Studies catalog.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course
credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or one-quarter course credit, are
offered. Unless noted, all courses are one
course credit. A full course is valued as
four semester credits or six quarter hours.
Most day program courses meet for three
60-minute periods or two 90-minute periods per week with additional time required
for laboratory work. All full credit
Weekend College courses meet for eight
three-and-one-half-hour sessions during
fall and for seven four-hour sessions during winter and spring term.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses. Courses numbered 300
and above are classified as upper division.
In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for first-years, 200s for sophomores,
300s for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
Departments and Programs 99
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before
enrolling in a higher level course are listed
in the course description as prerequisites.
A student may enroll in a course when a
prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there
is prior approval by the professor teaching
the course. Some prerequisites (such as
ENL 111, math placement, and critical
thinking) cannot be waived by the
instructor.
NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all
schedules. Refer to Augnet Records and
Registration for information on when specific courses are offered.
INTERNSHIPS AND
.
INDEPENDENT STUDIES.
Every department offers opportunities
for internships and independent study. The
course description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional
statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
■ INTERNSHIPS
Registration for internships consists of
the following steps:
1. Obtain the internship registration
permission form and secure the signatures
of the faculty supervisor and director of
the Center for Service, Work, and
Learning.
2. Register: Turn in the completed
internship registration form (with all signatures) to the Enrollment Center. You
must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with the internship experience.
3. A learning agreement (forms are
available in the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning) must be completed with
the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning,
with copies made for the faculty supervisor and student.
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197
198
199
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in
which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement
that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in
the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students
must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission
to register.
396
397
398
399
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links
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the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected.
Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult
with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission to register.
(Off-campus 397/399 internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
■ DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT STUDIES
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Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the
direction of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores
and juniors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to
junior and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
ACCOUNTING
See listing under Business Administration.
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES
A
merican Indian studies is a major
that gives students the opportunity to learn
about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided
with a multidisciplinary understanding of
the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, cul-
ture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy, religion, political and social forces,
and the legal status and sovereignty of
American Indians. This course of study
exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
American Indian Studies Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Elise
Marubbio
American Indian Studies 101
Adjunct Faculty
Sophia Jacobson, Richard Gresczyk,
Dale Weston
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
AIS 105 Introduction to American
Indian Studies
AIS 205 Contemporary American
Indians
ENL 255 American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 American Indians in the
Cinema
HIS 236 American Indian History
REL 370 American Indian Spirituality
and Philosophical Thought
AIS 499 Senior Research Project
In addition, students must complete
four electives. At least four of the courses
toward the major must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor:
Five courses including AIS 105. At least
two must be upper division.
COURSE OFFERINGS AT AUGSBURG COLLEGE.
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian
Studies curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary
American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty
rights, language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian
activism.
AIS 208
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal
of Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws,
we will expand our conceptualization of Native American women by putting
into conversation a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream
stereotypes of Native American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important roles in society by
examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through documentary and fiction films made by and about Native American women.
102 American Indian Studies
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and historical origins of women’s roles and status in society. Comparative
roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native American and African
tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and
China.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
AIS/ENL 255 American Indian Literature
American Indian Literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in
which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking
skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.
AIS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by
Hollywood and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present,
the course provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century,
and how it is reflective of Western cultural and racial ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States.
AIS 305
Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala,
Nicaragua, or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently due to the political, social, and cultural influences of the dominant culture in each country. Students will learn about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural survival, women’s issues, and political movements
through site visits and interaction with Indigenous organizations.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles
and contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the
continuity of women’s roles over times and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how
American Indian women have crossed cultural boundaries and influenced
non-tribal communities through their activism and traditionalism. This course
is cross-listed with women’s studies.
American Indian Studies 103
AIS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native American storytelling from a
cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and
studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be
expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling
traditions.
AIS/ENL 355 Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest,
Poetics and Politics of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature,
Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation.
Students focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts.
Course cross-lists with English. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at the junior and senior level to
the exciting and expanding field of indigenous media—specifically films made
by Native Americans. We will explore the political and social forces at work
behind the American indigenous film movement, which responds to mainstream film’s portrayal of Native Americans and provides an extraordinary
range in perspectives and views that inform Native American cultures.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
AIS 408
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal
of Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws,
we will expand our conceptualization of Native American women by putting
into conversation a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream
stereotypes of Native American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important roles in society by
examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through documentary and fiction films made by and about Native American women. (Prereq.:
WST 201 or any 2xx women’s studies course; or AIS 105 or any 2XX
American Indian studies course; or consent of instructor.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
This travel seminar explores issues faced by Indigenous peoples of Guatemala,
Nicaragua, or Mexico. Each group faces similar challenges that manifest differently due to the political, social, and cultural influences of the dominant culture in each country. Students will learn about sovereignty, land rights, economy, religion, cultural survival, women’s issues, and political movements
through site visits and interaction with Indigenous organizations.
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AIS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate specific topics such as Minnesota
Indians, Contemporary Indigenous Issues of North and South America, and
American Indian Literature Seminar.
AIS 499
Independent Research
An independently designed research project.
ART—ART
A
rt is essential. It teaches us to see,
claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore
the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and
creativity grow from the diversity of ideas
experienced on a small campus in the
heart of a major metropolitan area. We balance a solid foundation of drawing, design,
and history with technical skills, critical
thinking, and creative exploration in a
range of media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students as well as established artists. An innovative faculty pairs
creative curriculum for traditional disciplines in drawing, painting, ceramics,
sculpture, and photography with emerging
disciplines in hand papermaking, book
arts, architecture, and digital media. Class
sizes are small; we will get to know each
other.
Galleries and museums surround us;
art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time; service learning,
internships, and study abroad are integral
to our program. We reach an average of
700 students a year from all disciplines,
graduating 25-30 majors annually with
B.A. degrees in art history, studio art, art
education; and certificates in studio art and
graphic design.
For over 40 years, students have been
earning degrees in art and art history at
Augsburg College. We’re excited to be here
in the center of the city. We think you will
be, too.
Art Faculty
robert k. tom (Chair), Kristin
Anderson, Lynn Bollman, Kim Bowden,
Tara Sweeney
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 223 Printmaking I
or ART 225 Graphic Design I
or ART 257 Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
or ART 250 Ceramics I
Art 105
or ART 280 Hand Papermaking and
Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
Studio majors must participate in a solo or
two-person show with a senior review, and
the annual senior group exhibition.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: Studio art majors may choose from
ART 102, 225, 382 and 389 to satisfy the
speaking skill.
W: Studio art majors may choose two
of the following courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 388, 349, 352, 386, and 387.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses
including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 Modern Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I or ART 221
Sculpture I
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: Art history majors may choose from
ART 102, 225, 382 and 389 to satisfy the
speaking skill.
W: Art history majors may choose two
of the following courses to satisfy the writing skill: ART 388, 349, 352, 386, and 387.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: Students planning a double
major in studio art and art history or a
major/minor combination should meet
with a department adviser to plan appropriately.
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Departmental Honors
Art History Minor
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall,
portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or
research (art history majors) reflecting
high quality work, and special projects
such as senior exhibition and research.
Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the
senior year.
Five art history courses including
ART 240.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART
107, and three additional studio courses.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one
in art history. Up to four courses may be
taken in one studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Graphic Design
Eight art courses, including four in
graphic design, one in art history, and
three studio electives.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART
210, ART 243, ART 244, and ART 249 or
349.
ART COURSES.
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions. Some studio courses have
lab fees.
■ STUDIO ART FOUNDATIONS
ART 102
Design
A study of design is the unifying foundation for the visual arts. Two- and
three-dimensional projects demonstrate theory and application of basic design
elements and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Students use traditional media to develop technical skills and explore descriptive and experimental ideas for perceptual and conceptual drawing. Emphasis
is placed on foundational drawing concepts.
■ STUDIO ART
ART 100, 300 Topics
Selected courses dealing with special topics, offered occasionally in the department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the
material environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
Art 107
ART 106
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting I
Introduction and practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing.
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic or oil. Emphasis is
placed on color, perception, and expression.
ART 122
Plein Air Sketching I
This foundational course in plein air sketching introduces observational skills
and sketching on-site in the midst of daily life as a meditative way of seeing
deeply and responding to place. Students explore media, technique, and subject matter, visit sites and museums to understand context and meaning, and
respond creatively.
ART 132
Photography I
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression, and communication
with attention to black-and-white photographic processes. Students need
access to a 35mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately
$200-225.
ART 210
Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in
architecture. Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical
review of drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing
processes as modes of perception and cognition. (Prereq.: ART 105 or instructor permission)
ART 215
Web Design I
This course explores the theory and practice of web design. Focus is placed on
effective design and usability. Students will become familiar with
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design through the exploration of the inherent properties of various materials and processes.
ART 223
Print Making I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
ART 224
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design.
Theory and practice of coordinating visual imagery and typography for print
publications using page layout software.
ART 225
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design I is an introduction to the principles and practices of visual
communications focusing on text and image using grid layouts.
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ART 247
Life Drawing
An introduction to the methods and techniques of drawing the human form
through the use of live models. Emphasis will be placed on perceptual drawing
skills and accurately rendering the human form in a spatial environment.
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding
and throwing techniques combined with theory, concept, and form.
ART 257
Watercolor Painting I
Introduction to transparent watercolor; emphasizes perceptual observation to
explore color theory, media, and technique. Class sessions often include painting outside on location.
ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Introduction to hand papermaking, box building, and contemporary bookmaking; emphasizes the interplay of text and image in the handmade book.
ART 306
Chinese Calligraphy and Painting II
Advanced practice of Chinese calligraphic painting and writing. (Prereq.: ART
106)
ART 315
Web Design II
Exploration of the latest technologies used in the theories and practice of animation, interactive programming, and advanced digital design. (Prereq.: ART
215 or instructor permission)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional
and contemporary typography; exploring letterforms using digital, hand-set
type, and hand lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 322
Plein Air Sketching II
This advanced course in plein air sketching is a continuation of ART 122,
which introduces observational skills and sketching on-site in the midst of
daily life as a meditative way of seeing deeply and responding to place. As
advanced students develop mastery of technique and expression of personal
subject matter and style, it is expected that there will be significant, experiential engagement with artistic, cultural, and historical*h resources, as well mentoring of beginners. (Prereq.: ART 122 or permission of instructor)
ART 330
Graphic Design II
Graphic Design II explores visual communications in the retail environment —
developing advertising materials, sales promotions, packaging, and displays.
Art 109
ART 332
Photography II
Advanced study in black and white film photography. Projects will encourage
the refinement of technical and formal skills and the development of a personal approach to subject matter and content. Students will be introduced to
archival print methods, expanded film exposure and development styles, portfolio presentation, develop the vocabulary to write an artist’s statement, and
research contemporary photographers. (Prereq.: ART 132)
ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of visual communications in the electronic environments using
various software programs to create digital images, animation, and digital
games.
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics explores clay, glaze, and firing technology with a
continued emphasis on throwing and handbuilding techniques combined with
theory, concept, and form. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study in acrylic or oil paint media, emphasizing individual expression. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 357
Watercolor Painting II
Advanced exploration in transparent watercolor; emphasizes individual
expression. (Prereq.: ART 257)
ART 368
Print Making II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods. Use of
larger formats, multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged.
(Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 380
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts II
Advanced exploration in hand papermaking and book arts, emphasizing individual research and expression. (Prereq: ART 280)
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
■ ART AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modern times.
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Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year.
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated
by Western and non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning since 1750, as illustrated by Western
and non-Western examples.
ART 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for ART 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for ART 349)
ART/THR 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
(See Theatre Arts section for course description.)
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from Indigenous communities of North America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art
spanning from pre-European contact into the present while exploring the
political nature of that trajectory as it encounters cultural change, Western
aesthetics, and Western concepts of art. Students will meet Native artists, visit
a variety of Native American art galleries and exhibitions, and learn about the
cultural, social, and political context surrounding a Native American art.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
traditional arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture,
and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the
18th centuries. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Art 111
ART 388
Modern Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through
the present. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture,
and folk arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ART 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ART 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
ART 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ART 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
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AUGSBURG CORE CURRICULUM—
AUG/KEY/GST
THE SIGNATURE CURRICULUM .
Augsburg Seminar
AUG 101
Augsburg Seminar (.0 course)
A weekly seminar linked to a course or course pair that integrates course content with learning strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial
to beginning college students. While the content course is graded on a traditional point basis, Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No Credit. Permission to
complete the seminar if the student withdraws from the linked content
course(s) is at the discretion of the instructor(s). (P/N grading only)
Senior Keystone
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by
challenging them to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying
abroad and to analyze issues that transcend national boundaries. In English
with readings in a language other than English. Open to international students
and to upper-division students who have advanced knowledge of a language
other than English or have studied abroad for a full semester (including in
English-speaking countries with consent of instructor).
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where
the major program does not include a keystone element. It draws together all
facets of a student’s education by providing opportunities to reflect upon and
write about the integration of one’s classes, life, and future. Readings and critical discussions with others in the same and in different majors will add
dimension to each student’s reflective writing.
LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION .
Connections Courses
Students may fulfill Liberal Arts Foundation requirements through disciplinary courses
(listed under academic departments) or through interdisciplinary Connections courses.
FIA 130
Arts and the City
Using the arts resources of the city, this course will explore how to understand
and appreciate various art forms: theatre, music, opera, visual arts, dance, and
film. Class sessions consist almost entirely of attendance at off-campus performances and sites. (Fine Arts LAF)
HUM 120
Medieval Connections: Medieval Life in 12th-century Europe
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to study European culture during a period known as the High
Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and feeling, which includes history, reli-
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gion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material, for example, by having students and faculty
attend class in academic regalia, just as they did in medieval universities.
(Humanities LAF, spring)
SBS 100
Environmental Connections
An interdisciplinary introduction to current environmental issues. The course
depends on ecological visions of the world and examines the connections we
share as people living simultaneously in human community and in physical
environments. In examining these connections, we depend on the insights
offered by political science, biology, economics, literature, sociology, chemistry,
and history as well as experiential education and service-learning. The issues
examined in this class — neither remote nor abstract — exist in our everyday
lives, and a central feature of the course is the application of knowledge
gained in the class to a campus project. (Social and Behavioral Sciences LAF,
fall)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Natural Sciences
LAF. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SKILLS.
Entry Skills
GST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this course strengthens the ability
of students to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and arguments. Students identified by the Critical Thinking Assessment are required to
complete GST 100 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or better. Students who have
passed the Critical Thinking Assessment may take the class only with the permission of the instructor.
GST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important to academic success: reading, comprehension, notetaking and textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies. This course may not be
taken by students who have completed eight credits.
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Graduation Skills
GST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/Statistical Literacy
This course focuses on critical thinking about statistics and its use as evidence
in arguments, with an emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, communication,
and analysis of statistically-based arguments. Topics include association, causation, observational studies, experiments, risk, confounding, bias and chance.
Common techniques involving statistical opportunism, conditional reasoning
using English to describe and compare rates and percentages presented in
tables and graphs, and the use of standardization to take into account the
influence of confounders are reviewed. Emphasis is on interpretation, evaluation, communication, and analysis of statistically-based arguments. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Other General Studies Courses
GST 009
Internship Transcript Notation (.0 course)
A transcript notation is given for the academic learning inherent in an
approved not-for-credit/internship/work experience. Reflection activities and
work-learning evaluations are conducted by the Center for Service, Work, and
Learning. With approval, a non-credit/internship completed by juniors or
seniors will fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
BIOLOGY—BIO
W
e are in the midst of a revolution in biology. From the unraveling of
information locked within the human and
other genomes to the complexities of interactions between organisms in diverse
ecosystems in changing environments,
biologists and members of the public are
grappling with an almost overwhelming
flood of new information. By focusing on
the core principles of biology, students are
given the tools with which to interpret
results coming out of the revolution, and
by early exposure to original independent
research projects, given the opportunity to
themselves contribute to our understanding of the natural world. Integration across
biological sub-disciplines is emphasized,
paralleling the integration taking place in
the maturing field of systems biology. As
biological phenomena become amenable to
the analytical tools of chemistry, physics,
mathematics and computer science, biology is increasingly a multidisciplinary venture, Thus, a firm background in these sciences is also important for the successful
study of biology. Biological forces have
many profound effects on society and in
turn humanity has strongly affected our
biosphere. Thus, service-learning opportunities are tightly integrated within the curricula.
For many, an undergraduate major in
biology serves as a springboard for further
study. Augsburg graduates have gone on to
graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to careers in college or university
teaching, basic and applied research, and
public health. Many have entered professional programs in medicine, veterinary
medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates
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have gone directly into secondary education, biomedical and biotechnology industries, laboratory research, natural
resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
Dale Pederson (Chair), Jennifer
Bankers-Fulbright, Ralph Butkowski,
William Capman, Brian Corner, David
Crowe
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Science in
Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Nine courses including:
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 Introductory Cellular Biology
and
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 481 Ecology
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 145/146 Calculus
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements
as for the Bachelor of Science degree, but
with the following supporting courses:
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Arts
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General
Chemistry
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 163 Introductory
Statistics
or PSY 215 Research Methods:
Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
and five upper division biology electives
chosen from the following list:
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
BIO 351
BIO 353
This major is appropriate for students
also seeking secondary teaching licensure
in biology.
BIO 355
BIO 361
BIO 369
BIO 440
BIO 471
BIO 473
BIO 474
BIO 476
BIO 481
BIO 486
BIO 495
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
Genetics
Plant Biology
Biochemistry
Plant Physiology
Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Developmental Biology
Microbiology
Ecology
Immunology
Special Topics in Biology
Requirements are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but
with the following differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division biology electives are required, along
with:
Two additional science courses, chosen
from the following list:
PHY 101
SCI 106
An introductory geology course
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Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing
COM 115. Consult your department chair
or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors and
minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC
courses, must be approved in writing by
the department, subject to review by the
chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the
last 10 years will be considered. No more
than two upper division courses from
other institutions may be applied toward
the major.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology
department. BIO 151 and 152 and
Principles of Chemistry (or General
Chemistry) should be taken in the first
year, and BIO 253 and Organic Chemistry
(when appropriate) in the second year.
Students should complete their math
requirements early in their college careers.
A GPA of 2.00 for BIO 151, 152, and 253
is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper
division biology courses. A grade of 2.00
or above is required for all upper division
courses applied toward the major.
Biology for Health Sciences
GPA of 3.50 in biology and 3.00 overall, one course of approved independent
study (BIO 499) or a research internship
combined with BIO 498, public presentation of results along with a written report.
Project proposals should be made to the
department by Sept. 30 of the senior year
or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning
to graduate in the following December.
Prerequisite requirements for health
sciences vary with the program and the
institution. Care should be taken to study
the requirements for every program well in
advance of making application. In general,
medical schools require a two semester
sequences in calculus, physics and organic
chemistry. Biochemistry is also commonly
required and in some instances statistics
and literature. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical
therapy and such typically have a more
extensive list of prerequisites. Students
considering a post-baccalaureate program
in these areas should consult early and
often with health science advisers — Dixie
Shafer and Dale Pederson.
Minor
Graduate Training in Biology
A course in general chemistry and five
biology courses including BIO 151, 152,
253, and two upper division courses. The
majority of courses in biology must be
taken at Augsburg College.
Graduate programs in biological fields
typically require two semesters of general
chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and
physics. Also required is extensive involvement in research through Aug Experience,
internships and/or independent study.
Careful consultation with the Biology
Departmental Honors
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adviser is recommended to select among
course work and research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg life sciences major.
The state requirements may be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure
must be completed before beginning student teaching.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter
of this national biology honor society is
open to those students who have completed at least one upper division biology
course and have a GPA of 3.00 in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service
Learning
The department works with the Center
for Service, Work and Learning in identifying and defining cooperative education
experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
Augsburg Student Association for
Health Sciences
The Augsburg Student Association for
Health Sciences exists to serve all students
preparing for post-baccalaureate study
and/or careers in medicine and allied
health professions. It facilitates volunteer
and work opportunities, provides contact
with admissions representatives from several professional schools, and arranges visits with alumni in several health fields.
BIOLOGY COURSES.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SCI 280
Introduction to Research
This is a topics course for discovery-based research introducing concepts and
skills based on instructor-generated research projects. It is offered through a
selection-process based on student interest, invitation, and interview selection.
It is recommended for students in the Honors Program and can also fulfill an
AugExperience as an experiential course in research if the student project
results in presentation of the work in subsequent semesters. All are welcome
to apply. (Prereq: Invitation to participate in course; 0.5 course)
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BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are
emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to
gather and analyze data and propose and test hypotheses are considered.
(Prereq.: MPG 2. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Does not apply
to the major or minor)
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 121
and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or another
chemistry course strongly recommended. Spring)
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective and
application. Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life,
genetics and genetic disease, selected organ systems and disease, and the sustainability of life on Earth. (Three hours lecture, one three-hour lab. A student
may not receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply to the major
or minor in biology. Students are strongly encouraged to take CHM 100 before
taking this class. Fall and spring)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to biology for science
majors, including cell and molecular biology, energy metabolism, genetics. BIO
151, 152, and 253 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours of lecture, three hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips.
Prereq: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT 105, concurrent registration
in CHM 105/115. Fall)
BIO 152
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Second of a three-semester introductory sequence. An introduction to evolution, ecology, and biological diversity for science majors. BIO 151, 152, and
253 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three
hours of lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring)
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function
in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three hours lecture, four hours
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152, CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life history, and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology
of vertebrates. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151,
152. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and molecular analysis. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
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BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and plants, including the study
of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall)
BIO 369
Biochemistry
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics, and intermediary metabolism and its integration. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253, CHM 352. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to
structure and life history. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253. Spring)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, and cellular basics for immunity.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 369.)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory perception as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions,
emphasizing vertebrates. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253.)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur
during embryonic development of animals, including genetic control of development. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial,
and medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human
pathogens. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253,
junior standing.)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a
survey of biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.:
BIO 253, MPG 4 or MAT 122 or MAT 163 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 486
Immunology
This course is a study of the body’s immune defense. The course investigates
the structure and mechanisms of human body’s three lines of immune defense.
Protection from microorganisms and parasites, and cancer surveillance are
considered. The role of immunity in vaccination and transplantation, and
mechanisms of immune malfunction in allergy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency are included. Prereq.: BIO 369 (Three hours of lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring)
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SCI 490
Integrated Keystone
The Natural Science Keystone explores the connections of science with the
world at large, including faith, vocation, ethics, and professional accountability. Students will reflect on science as a vocation and the philosophy of science
in a global context of the interconnectedness of faith, reason, ethics, sustainability, and socio-political-economic situation. (Prereq: senior biology, chemistry, or physics major; P/N for 0.5 course)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise covered by our other course
offerings. Topics may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BIO 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 99. (Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. P/N only)
BIO 299
Directed Study
BIO 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 99. (Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
DEPARTMENT OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION—
BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, MKT
O
ur mission is to prepare students
for professional careers in business or for
graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and
communication, emphasizes both theory
and practice, and is shaped by the needs of
the business community. The department
fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical
expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve
both the student and the community by
providing an education that is technically
competent, ethically based, and socially
aware.
Faculty
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (Chair
and International Business Coordinator),
William Arden (Management
Coordinator), Nora M. Braun (MIS
Coordinator), John C. Cerrito, Peggy M.
Cerrito, C. Lee Clarke, David Conrad, John
Furia, R. Brooks Gekler, Marc D. Isaacson,
Amin E. Kader, Ashok K. Kapoor (Finance
Coordinator), Steven J. LaFave
(Accounting Coordinator), Laura K. Lazar,
Lori L. Lohman, Rosanne Malevich, Marc
McIntosh, Fekri Meziou, Lori A. Peterson,
Milo A. Schield, David G. Schwain
(Marketing Coordinator), Kathryn A.
Schwalbe, Peter Stark, Stuart M. Stoller,
Steve Zitnick
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Majors
The Department of Business
Administration offers five majors: business
administration (BUS), accounting (ACC),
finance (FIN), management information
systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT—day
program only).
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study the opportunity to
deepen their knowledge of a particular
aspect of this major area. Within the business administration major there are four
specializations: management, marketing
(WEC only), music business, and international business. Within the accounting
major there are three specializations: general accounting, public accounting, and
managerial accounting.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area of study that is in addition to their major. Minors are available to
students majoring in fields outside the
Department of Business Administration, in
addition to students majoring in other
areas in the Department of Business
Administration. The Department of
Business Administration offers six minors:
business administration, international business, music business, accounting, management information systems, and marketing.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs in the Department
of Business Administration are designed to
meet the needs of working people looking
for specific skills to help them in their job,
or to pursue a new career. The department
offers certificates in information technolo-
gy, business management, and finance
through the Weekend College program.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate without intentionally taking courses in excess of the minimum
number required (see page 80), students
must avoid taking too many electives in
the major or minor or exceeding the 13course limit per academic department (14
courses for accounting majors). Courses
designated as ACC, BUS, FIN, MIS, and
MKT are considered as being in the same
academic department. Taking extra electives, or choosing a particular combination
of major and minor may require students
to complete more than the minimum
number of credits required for graduation.
Exceptions are noted in the major.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at
least four of the upper division courses
required in the major at Augsburg or
obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10
years ago will not be accepted.
Advising
Students who plan to major in business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS,
or marketing are strongly encouraged to
select a departmental adviser who teaches
in their major. This should be done by the
end of the sophomore year at the latest. In
addition to advising, departmental faculty
can counsel majors on their careers, assist
majors in obtaining internships or jobs,
and provide letters of recommendation for
prospective employers or graduate programs.
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Internships
International Business
Students are strongly encouraged to
work with the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning and department faculty to
obtain an internship
(BUS/ACC/FIN/INS/MIS/MKT 399) during
their junior or senior year. Internships can
provide students with experience that may
be valuable in competing for jobs after
graduation. Advisers should be consulted
about internships.
The international business faculty
actively support international study.
For additional details, see the section on
International Partners under International
Studies in this catalog, or consult the
departmental coordinator for international
business or other overseas opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Non-business majors are encouraged to
take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION—BUS
T
he major in business administration
prepares students for professional careers
in business administration or for graduate
studies. The three specializations within
this major share a common business core.
This common core provides students with
a broad foundation so they can readily
adapt to internal changes in interests and
goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Business Core
Nine courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or BUS 264 Statistical Literacy for
Managers
FIN 331 Financial Management
Note: All business majors are encouraged
to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement. (See course description
under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in Management
Business core plus four courses:
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 440 Strategic Management
BUS 465 International Management
MIS 376 Project Management
or ECO 318 Management Science
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The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the business administration major, management
specialization. The graduation skill in
Speaking (S) is met by completing the following courses:
S: MIS 376 or ECO 318
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and
Writing (W) graduation skills.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Specialization in International
Business
Business core plus four courses:
BUS 362 International Business
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
and one additional upper division course in
either international business or international economics.
Students must also complete three
semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact
the international business coordinator for
details on language equivalents or other
configurations.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the business
administration major, international business specialization. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Specialization in Music Business
Business Core* plus seven courses:
MUS/BUS 105 The Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and
Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
3 MUS credits — or — 2 MUS credits and 1
MUE credit, selected from: (2 credits must
be in residence at Augsburg):
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine
Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
*Music Business majors are exempt from
BUS 379 and may substitute BUS 254 in
place of BUS 242 or 200.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: MUS/BUS 105 or MUS/BUS 245
W: MUS/BUS 105 and MUS/BUS 245
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Specialization in Marketing (Weekend
College students only)
Business core plus three courses:
MKT 352 Marketing Research
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
MKT 450 Marketing Management
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the business
aministration major, marketing specialization. Consult your department chair or
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Combined Major in Business
Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS
or marketing course.
ECO 112
ECO 113
ECO 312
ECO 313
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the combined
major in business administration and economics. Consult your department chair or
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221 and 222, BUS
242 or 200, MKT 252, FIN 331 or BUS 264
or 379. Other configurations may be permitted with the approval of the department
chair.
This minor is automatically completed
while completing a major in accounting,
finance, MIS or marketing.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
200 or MKT 252, and three courses in
international business (one may be in
international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives
in international economics.
Minor in Music Business
Eight courses including:
MUS/BUS 105, ECO 113, MIS 260, ACC
221, MUS/BUS 399, and one of the following: MUS/BUS 245, BUS 254, plus two
additional music course credits beyond
MUS 105 and MUS 399 (maximum of 1
credit in MUE and/or MUP courses).
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This minor is a collaborative program
between the music and business departments. The minor is a course of study
designed both for the music major desiring
additional preparation in business and for
the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry.
Departmental Honors
See Business Administration
Department Chair.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES.
BUS/MUS 105 The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing,
Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics include copyright, licensing,
contracts, publicity and marketing. Other topics include the record industry,
agents and managers. Musical genres and historical periods are compared and
analyzed. This course is also offered as MUS 105.
BUS 200
Exploring Business as Vocation
This course is intended to introduce you, the student, to the possibility of pursuing a career in business as a vocational calling. In this course you will be
exposed to the key areas of business operations including: management, marketing, management information systems/technology, finance, accounting, and
international business.
BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning,
and control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional manager.
BUS/MUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
A study of the role of the artist manager in career development and the role of
the arts administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry, and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry
topics and in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: BUS/MUS
105)
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this
idea successfully. Examines the construction of a viable business plan with
attention to the resources needed for success.
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BUS 264
Statistical Literacy for Managers
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence for management decisions.
Analysis of business cases involving non-financial data. Focus on predicting,
understanding, and managing variation: modeling, sampling, optimizing, etc.
Reviews descriptive and inferential statistics. Uses spreadsheets for statistical
analysis (trends and confidence intervals). Includes the generation and analysis of survey data. Uses Monte Carlo simulation in business forecasting.
Communicate results in a form that facilitates decisions by non-quantitative
managers. Attention to alternate choices, sub-optimization, and unanticipated
consequences. Optional topics include process control, six-sigma, data mining,
and dashboard metrics. (Prereq.: MPG 3 and MIS 260 or equivalent. WEC &
Evening schedule: Additional evening sessions are required.)
BUS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 301
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human
resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 362
International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including
views of the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each
topic is supported with real-life case studies (Pre-req.: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better business decisions. Topics
include descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional reasoning) and statistical inference (confidence intervals and statistical significance). Software used is either Minitab or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 260 and either
MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC and evening schedule: Additional
sessions are required, usually on a weekday evening.)
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.:
BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 465
International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and
the board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders.
(Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111 and BUS 242 or 200; BUS 362 recommended.)
Business Administration 127
BUS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include
multivariate modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq: BUS 379. On demand)
BUS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
BUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
BUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
ACCOUNTING—ACC
T
he major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has two tracks: general
accounting and professional accounting.
The general accounting specialization is
adequate for a wide variety of positions.
The professional accounting track includes
two specializations: public accounting and
managerial accounting. The public
accounting specialization is recommended
for positions with CPA firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidlygrowing companies.
The two professional specializations
relate to two professional designations: the
CPA and the CMA. A certified public
accountant (CPA) focuses on external
reporting; a certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting.
The public accounting specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CPA exam; the managerial specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in
addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State
Board of Accountancy, accounting majors
in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination
after graduation.
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Effective May 2006, students will need
to complete the equivalent of 150 semester
hours of education to be licensed as
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This
can be completed in four years through
accelerated undergraduate work. Another
option is to complete a four-year bachelor’s
degree plus a master’s degree.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics or
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
BUS 301 Business Law
FIN 331 Financial Management
Required Accounting Courses
Four courses including:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and
Practice II
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Students should take the courses in the
sequence given above.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
accounting major. The graduation skills in
Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by
completing the following courses:
S: ACC 423 or ACC 424
W: ACC 423 and ACC 424
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the
Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax
Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
(Exception to 13-course limit)
Specialization in Managerial
Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal
Audit and Management Consulting and
MIS 375 Management Information Systems
in the Organization. (Exception to 13course limit)
Joint B.A. in Accounting and Master
of Arts in Leadership
A B.A. in Accounting and an M.A. in
Leadership (MAL) can be earned in this
five-year program designed for students
who wish to qualify for CPA certification
and obtain a master’s degree. By the end of
the 5th year and successful completion of
all requirements, the student receives both
a B.A. in Accounting and an M.A. in
Leadership and will have fulfilled the 150-
Accounting 129
hour requirement to qualify for the CPA
certification. The MAL program offers a
large number of courses on a weekend
schedule. Please refer to the MAL program
catalog for a complete list of course offerings.
It is recommended that the students
meet with an accounting adviser to create
an effective plan for successful completion
of the five-year program.
Requirements:
1. Students must apply for admission to
the MAL program at the end of their junior
year. The application process includes:
submission of a completed application
form, three letters of recommendation (two
from professors and one from an employer), a personal statement, an example of
their writing in an academic paper, a GPA
of at least 3.30, and an interview with a
three-person panel from the MAL program.
2. Students must also have faculty
endorsement from the accounting program.
3. Students must complete at least on
year of accounting work experience (either
a job or internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Stu Stoller
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221, 222, FIN 331 or ACC 324, ACC
322, 323
and one of the following: MIS 260, BUS
379, ECO 112, or 113.
This minor is recommended for majors
in MIS and finance.
ACCOUNTING COURSES.
ACC 221
Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of
accounting, the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222
Principles of Accounting II
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and
controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
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ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis
on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders’ equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial
decision making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS
200, BUS 379 or MAT 163 or 373, MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance
for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
ACC 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPA’s role to form
the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or
BUS 200, BUS 379 or MAT 163 or 373, FIN 331, MIS 260 or 270, MKT 252)
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ACC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
ACC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ACC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
FINANCE–FIN
T
he finance major prepares students
for professional careers in corporate
finance and the financial services industry.
Besides careers in the finance/accounting
area in all businesses large and small, this
major leads to careers in banking, brokerages, insurance, and investment banking.
Courses focus on financial theory and
practice, investments, accounting theory,
money and banking, and international
finance.
Students are encouraged to complete an
internship prior to graduation.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets
such as Excel is expected.
Coursework provides a foundation for
graduate school and professional career
examinations such as the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) conducted by the
CFA Institute.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Finance Major
Finance Core Requirements
Ten courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
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BUS 301
FIN 331
Business Law
Financial Management
Required Finance Courses
Five courses including:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I (Prereq: ACC 222)
FIN 433 Financial Theory: Policy and
Practice (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438 Investment Theory (Prereq:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111
and FIN 331)
FIN 460 International Finance (Prereq:
FIN 331)
ECO 315 Money and Banking (Prereq:
ECO 112)
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
Finance major. The graduation skill in
Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:
S: FIN 438
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and
Writing (W) graduation skills.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: Finance majors are encouraged to
take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of
Success to fulfill the Augsburg Core
Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
(See course description under Augsburg
Core Curriculum.)
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FINANCE COURSES.
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, and estate
planning.
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management.
(Prereq: ECO 112 or ECO 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3)
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management,
corporate restructuring, and corporate governance. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decision-making and portfolio management-theory and practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis, and derivatives. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 460
International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing multinational financial management
including: currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting, spot and forward
rates, hedging, international monetary and trade flows as represented in
the accounting and macroeconomic identities for current account and
trade deficits. This course extends the framework of financial management
to include international transactions as well as ethical considerations.
(Prereq: FIN 331)
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS—MIS
T
he major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems such
as application developer, business systems
analyst, IT consultant, or project manager.
MIS studies information systems as both a
resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate
existing systems and to design and develop
new systems. MIS is an extensive major
(16 courses) and includes courses from
computer science, mathematics, economics, business, accounting, finance, and
marketing as well as from MIS.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Management Information Systems
Major
Business Core Requirements
Seven courses including:
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
FIN 331 Financial Management
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or BUS 264 Statistical Literacy for
Managers
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
Required MIS Courses
Five courses including:
MIS 270 Data Management for Business
MIS 375 Management Information
Systems in the Organization
MIS 376
MIS 475
MIS 476
Project Management
Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems Projects
Four required supporting courses:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science (co-requirement MAT
171)
CSC 170 Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to
Networking and
Communications
MAT 171 Discrete Math for Computing
(co-requirement for CSC 160)
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the MIS major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the
Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement. (See course description
under Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
MIS 260, ACC 221, MIS 375, ECO 113,
BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, and MIS 376
or ECO 318.
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MIS COURSES.
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and
Scenario Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision
support tools for problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
Introduces the concepts of data modeling, database structures, and relational
databases. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational
objectives. Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems,
business process analysis, and understanding of the components in a technology architecture. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252, and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control,
and close projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: MIS 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and
process modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.:
MIS 260, 270, and 375)
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Marketing 135
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
MIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
MARKETING—MKT
T
he marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of marketing functions within both
business and not-for-profit organizations.
Career avenues include marketing
research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public
relations, sales promotion), and sales.
Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications,
with an emphasis on hands-on projects.
Augsburg’s metropolitan location makes it
easy for marketing students to complete
marketing plans, research studies, and
other projects for leading Twin Cities companies and not-for-profit organizations.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTSS
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Ten courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 301 Business Law
FIN 331 Financial Management
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
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or BUS 264 Statistical Literacy for
Managers
Required Marketing Courses
Five courses including:
MKT 352 Marketing Research/Analysis
MKT 450 Marketing Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
MKT 350 Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the marketing
major. Consult your department chair or
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the
Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement. (See course description under
Augsburg Core Curriculum.)
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252, MKT 355 or MKT 357, MKT
352, and two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone
who wishes to further their knowledge of
the marketing field.
MARKETING COURSES.
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer
decision-making process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and motivation on individual decision processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class,
family, and purchase situation influences. Application to everyday purchasing
situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of
research proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.:
MKT 252, BUS 379 or 264, ECO 113, or consent of instructor. For non-business majors: An alternative to BUS 379 is another introductory statistics with
consent of instructor. Augsburg statistics courses that will automatically fulfill
the BUS 379 prerequisite for non-business majors are MAT 163, SOC 362, or
PSY 215.)
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MKT 354
Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation and control of sales force programs
designed to carry out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment, departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas,
and compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note:
Either MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 357
Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion as
important elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either
MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term
planning issues; development and implementation of marketing plans.
(Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT 355 or 357, or consent of instructor)
MKT 466
International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international
setting. Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MKT 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
MKT 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MKT 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
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CHEMISTRY—CHM
C
hemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding
changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because
matter includes the entire physical world,
such as the things we use, the food we eat,
and even ourselves. Correlating the
insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas
that excite and offer opportunities to better
the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their
work, including potential problems as well
as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly
educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a chemist is to be both
truly human and truly scientific.
The department is on the list of
approved schools of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideas, the
Department of Chemistry has established
the following objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
•To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS chemistry
major to compete successfully with their
peers of similar ability in graduate school
or research positions.
•To provide programs of study for professional goals in addition to the traditional positions as chemists.
•To provide an atmosphere of learning
so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may
change after graduation, and be able to
move into new areas as opportunities arise.
•To encourage students to take a broad
view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
•To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example
of the methodology of the natural sciences
in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying
the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and
the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society will
enhance the ability of non-science persons
to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Joan C. Kunz (Chair), Ron L. Fedie,
Arlin E. Gyberg, David R. Hanson, Sandra
L. Olmsted
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTSS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of
Chemistry I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
One course in biochemistry and one additional course from:
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry II
Chemistry 139
CHM 367
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
Properties of Polymers
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
General Physics I, II
Calculus I, II
Because upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146 in
the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the
sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional
Students
Pre-medical students should plan to
take at least three courses (and usually
more) in biology. Other pre-health and preprofessional students (physician assistant,
pharmacy, engineering, etc. — see pre-professional program listings in the Academic
Information section) should consult members from the chemistry department for
assistance in course planning early in their
college careers.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
American Chemical Society Approved
Major
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361, 363 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory I
CHM 364, 365 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory II
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course in biochemistry
One course from:
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four
semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
(should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional
mathematics, research experience, and computer proficiency.
General Education Accommodation
B.S. chemistry majors are allowed a two
course reduction in the general education
program. See Graduation Requirements
modification section of this catalog.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking and Writing
graduation skills are embedded throughout
the chemistry major for both B.A. and B.S.
degrees. ENL 111 should be taken in the
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first year. Consult members of the chemistry faculty concerning the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill. The
Speaking skill is met through COM 115
(or COM 111) and further developed in
upper division chemistry courses.
all; one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
Departmental Honors
Note: Credit will not be granted for
both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM
106 and 116. Other restrictions are in the
course descriptions.
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in chemistry, mathematics, and physics, 3.00 over-
Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM
351, 352, and CHM 353.
CHEMISTRY COURSES.
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term
sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
CHM 100/102 Chemistry for Changing Times
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor. CHM 102 includes a lab section; CHM 100 does not have a lab section. Students may not take both CHM
100 and CHM 102 for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change,
chemical reactions, chemical bonding, energetics, and equilibrium. The
sequence, CHM 105, 106, is designed for students who have not studied
chemistry in high school or who are less confident about their background in
chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351 or 353 from CHM 106 and major
in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG
2. and concurrent registration with MAT 105, or MPG 3. Fall)
Chemistry 141
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with more emphasis upon equilibrium
and the chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
CHM 115
General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes
chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with
examples from inorganic chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry, MPG 4. Fall)
CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution
chemistry including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of
modern theories of chemical bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106
or 116. Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail
and gives an introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. QEM course. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
(.5 course)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (Two two-hour lab periods. Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration. Fall)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
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CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM 364. (Two two-hour lab periods. Prereq.: CHM 364 or concurrent
registration. Spring)
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details
of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for
IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in organic synthesis. (Three hours of lecture, six hours of laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 352, 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug
action. Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological
membranes, absorption, distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship
between structure and activity; molecular recognition process in drug-receptor
interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic pathways by which drugs
are detoxified. Also studied are the concepts used in the design of therapeutic
substances. (Prereq.: CHM 352. A course in biochemistry is recommended.
Spring, alternate years)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Correlation of inorganic reactions using electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory consists of preparations using a
variety of techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 352, 361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
(.0 course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry
majors under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and
seniors are expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside
visitors are also invited to participate.
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and
organic chemistry.
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CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project
(not counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic
year (that may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent
opportunity to be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CHM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
CHM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
CHM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
CHM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
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CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE—CLS
C
linical laboratory scientists perform
complex biological, microbiological, and
chemical tests on patient samples. They
also use, maintain, and troubleshoot
sophisticated laboratory equipment in the
performance of diagnostic tests. The clinical laboratory scientist analyzes these test
results and discusses them with the medical staff. He/she also possesses the skills
required for molecular diagnostic tests
based on DNA and RNA technologies. In
addition, the clinical laboratory scientist
will find opportunities in test development, experimental design, administration,
and education.
The curriculum requires a minimum of
six semesters on campus to complete the
pre-requisite curriculum. Students spend
an additional 12 months of clinical education in a hospital-sponsored, accredited
program during their senior year. A bachelor of science degree is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required course
work.
Admission to the clinical laboratory science major is on a competitive basis.
Students apply for admission to the clinical
laboratory science program early in the fall
semester of the academic year just prior to
the beginning of their professional studies,
typically in the junior year. Formal acceptance into the hospital-sponsored program
is based on the submission of an application for admission to the major, personal
recommendations, review of academic performance, and interview with the Program
Admission Committee. A minimum grade
point average of 2.75 overall as well as in
science and mathematics courses is strongly recommended. Acceptance into the hospital program is not guaranteed by the
College. The hospital program affiliated
with Augsburg is the Fairview Health
Services. The program is accredited by the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W.
Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL, 60631,
773-714-8880.
During the clinical component in an
accredited hospital program, students will
register for 12.25 credits. The clinical
phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation the following spring.
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit
for certification examinations offered by
national certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Northland Regional
Medical Center
Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
Fairview-Ridges Hospital
Fairview-Southdale Hospital
UMMC, Fairview-Riverside
UMMC, Fairview-University
Generalized four-year academic plan for
clinical laboratory science (CLS) majors
To complete the program in four years,
students must:
a. achieve MPG 3 or 4, AND
b. qualify for ENL 111, AND
c. score above 45 on the critical thinking exam, AND
d. do not require ENL 217/218, AND
e. meet graduation skills requirements
within the major and supporting courses,
AND
f. satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis
requirement with BIO 151/152
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing
COM 115. Consult your department chair
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or academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
First year:
Fall Term:
BIO 151: Introductory Biology
CHM 105 or CHM 115: General Chemistry
REL 100: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Term:
BIO 152: Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
CHM 106 or CHM 116: General Chemistry
ENL 111
Elective
Second Year:
Fall Term
BIO 253: Introductory Cell Biology
CHM 351: Organic Chemistry I
REL 200: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Term
BIO 355: Genetics
CHM 352: Organic Chemistry II
MAT 163: Statistics (QR)
Elective
Third Year:
Fall Term
BIO 369: Biochemistry
BIO 473: General Physiology
Elective
Elective
Spring Term
BIO 476: Microbiology
BIO 486 Immunology
Elective
Elective
Fourth Year: Clinical Program
Summer Session
CLS 400: Introduction to CLS
CLS 405: Body Fluids
CLS 410: Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 415: Clinical Immunology
CLS 425: Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Rotations:
Fall & Spring Semester
CLS 450: Applied Clinical Chemistry
CLS 455: Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 460: Applied Immunology
CLS 465: Applied Immunohematology
CLS 470: Applied Clinical Microbiology
Fall Semester
CLS 420: Immunohematology
CLS 430: Clinical Microbiology
CLS 433: Virology/Mycology/Parasitology
CLS 435: Molecular Diagnostics
Clinical Rotations
Spring Semester
CLS 440: Laboratory Management &
Education
CLS 445: Research Design & Methods
LS 475: Advanced Applications in CLS
CLS 480: Advanced Topics in CLS
CLS 485: Advanced Studies in CLS
SCI 490: Keystone course
Clinical Rotations
Special core requirement courses and
professional courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” (2.0) or above.
Students must meet all College graduation
requirements including General Education,
grade point, College residency, and total
credits.
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CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COURSES.
CLS 400
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
CLS 405
Body Fluids
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic laboratory skills
required for the laboratory component of the curriculum. This course will also
provide teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed by healthcare
professionals. Current issues in CLS will also be covered including ethics, government regulations, and concepts of total testing process. (Prereq.: CHM 353;
BIO 355 and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
Covers concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of body
fluids and their chemical, physical, and cellular composition in health and disease. Laboratory focus is on performance, interpretation, and correlation of
results. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355 and 473; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic knowledge of
hematology/hemostasis. Cellular components of the blood in normal and diseased states, hemostasis principles, laboratory testing, interpretation, and the
correlation of results will be covered. Laboratory component will focus on
specimen preparation, red cell, white cell, and platelet identification and enumeration, both microscopically and electronically. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO
355, 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
Course in the application of immunologic and serologic techniques used for
the specific diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, malignancies of the
immune system, autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivity states, and infection
by specific microbial pathogens. Laboratory sessions offer exercises in methods
for detection of antigens and antibodies in patient specimens. (Prereq.: CHM
352; BIO 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 420
Immunohematology
Course covers aspects of the Blood Group Systems, antibody screening, compatibility testing, blood donor service, selection of donors, blood drawing,
storage, preservation, components, records, and regulations for blood banks.
The laboratory section includes performance of blood bank procedures, donor
processing, compatibility testing, antibody screening and identification.
(Prereq.: BIO 355, 369, and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
The focus of the course is on the physiology of body analytes and the organ
systems, with an emphasis on the corresponding clinical laboratory procedures
and human disease states. Discussion will include the clinical correlations of
the analytical procedures data with the diseases. The laboratory section covers
skills necessary to the performance of clinical chemistry test procedures.
(Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369 and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
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CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
Course includes the study of bacteria, rickettsiae, chlamydia, and mycoplasma
as they relate to diseases in humans. Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen collection and processing, modes of
transmission, and methods of identification. In the laboratory component, students will process specimens from various body locations. Emphasis will be
placed on isolation with identification, selection of appropriate antibiotic therapy, quality assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 476 and
Immunology; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 433
Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
Study of viruses, fungi, and parasites as they relate to diseases in humans.
Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen
collection and processing, modes of transmission, and methods of identification. Laboratory emphasis focuses on isolation and identification, quality
assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 369, 479 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
A course on the composition, structure, function and characteristics of DNA.
Emphasis will be placed on clinical laboratory methods used to isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze DNA sequences in order to integrate theory and
practice. (Prereq.: CHM 353; BIO 336, 473, 476 and 486; and admission to the
CLS program)
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
Course is designed to introduce the clinical laboratory science student to the
principles of laboratory administration. The seminar-format course will focus
on human resource management, operations management, and educational
methodologies appropriate for the supervisor and laboratory manager (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
The course applies scientific method to clinical laboratory research problems,
systematic applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through
research design principles. Research proposal writing and the process of institutional review board approval and informed consent will also be covered.
(Prereq.: MAT 163 and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of clinical chemistry
in the clinical laboratory. The course is designed to utilize and build upon theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the previous didactic courses (CLS
400, 425) and apply it to the performance of analytical procedures and management of the clinical chemistry laboratory. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS
program and CLS 400 and 425)
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CLS 455
Applied Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the learning to the clinical hematology, hemostasis, and body fluids laboratories. Students will gain experience
processing and analyzing patient’s specimens with a wide variety of complex
procedures and instruments. Students will also expand their identification and
diagnostic skills on microscopic analysis of hematology and body fluid specimens. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 400, 405, and 410)
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies concepts and techniques learned in
CLS 415. Using patient specimens, students will gain experience in the clinical
immunological techniques, methods, and management of antigen-antibody
reactions and identify the relationship to diseased states. The rotation also
includes the fundamentals of HLA testing and Flow Cytometry techniques
with interpretation of results. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
400 and 415)
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the concepts and skills learned in
CLS 420 to the blood bank setting for the performance of antibody identification techniques, hemolytic disease problems, quality assurance management,
solving of patients’ blood compatibility problems, apheresis, and cell therapy.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 420)
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of CLS 430. Student
will process a variety of patient specimens in the microbiology laboratory and
gain experience with a wide variety of state of the art procedures and equipment for the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, fungi protozoa, helminthes, and viruses. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
430 and 433)
CLS 475
Advanced Applications in CLS
Selected study in one aspect of the practice of clinical laboratory science, such
as ancillary biology, cytogenetics, outreach clinics, or industry. Rotation and
lecture included. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and enrollment in
applied courses)
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
This course will cover, at an advanced level, the major areas of the clinical laboratory. Topics will also include information on new directions in laboratory
testing with an emphasis placed on its impact on current laboratory practice
and outcomes assessment. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
405, 410, 415, 420, 425, 430, 433, 435, and 440)
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CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
A capstone research project required for satisfactory completion of the CLS
program. Student will complete a research project under the supervision of
a mentor. Course culminates in a major paper and presentation. Area of
emphasis will be in one of the specialty or subspecialty areas included in the
clinical laboratory practice. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and senior
standing)
CLS 499
Independent Study in CLS
Individual reading or research under the guidance of a CLS instructor.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program; repeatable for maximum of one
credit)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES—COM
O
ur discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided
by the need to make communicative choices that are artful, ethical, and effective.
Students who major in communication
studies are concerned with: interpersonal
relationships, mass media, public advocacy
and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a
departmental adviser as early as possible to
design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Communication Studies Faculty
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Kristen
Chamberlain, Wes Ellenwood, Robert
Groven, Daniel Hanson, David Lapakko
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Communication Studies Major
Twelve courses overall — eight required
core courses and four courses within one
of eight emphases. For transfer students, at
least six of these courses must be taken at
Augsburg.
Required of all communication studies
majors:
COM 111
Public Speaking
COM 280
Introduction to
Communication Studies
COM 351
Argumentation
COM 352
Persuasion
COM 354
Interpersonal
Communication
COM 355
Small Group
Communication
150 Communication Studies
COM 321
Business and Professional
Speaking
or COM 329 Intercultural
Communication
COM 490 Senior Keystone
Professional Communication Emphasis
This emphasis is intended for students
interested in studying communication from
an artistic and humanities perspective. It is
appropriate for career interests such as:
communication graduate school; other
professional graduate programs (e.g. law
school), rhetorical criticism, political communication and being a professional trainer, communication consultant, professional
speaker, or speech writer.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 321 (required), COM 329,
345, 399, 499; THR 350, 360; BUS 242,
301; ENL 220; POL 326, 342, 370; PSY
271, 325; REL 383; SOC 362, 363
Organizational Communication
Emphasis
Appropriate for: business related
careers such as professional manager, sales,
management consulting, technical consulting, internal communications, organizational or industrial consulting, human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate
programs in organizational studies.
Human Relations Emphasis
Appropriate for students pursuing the
study of how organizations manage their
internal structure and personnel. People
who work in this area deal with such
issues as discrimination, work rules,
employee relations, etc.
Four additional electives from: BUS 340
(required); COM 321, 326, 329, 345, 399,
410; PSY 373, 385; SOC 265, 349, 375
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the
communication aspects of the marketingcommunication mix. This emphasis is particularly helpful for students interested in
an organizational role in marketing communication.
Four additional electives from: MKT
252 (required); COM 321, 326, 329, 399,
410, 480; MKT 352, 355, 357, 450; POL
342
Public Relations and Advertising
Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing fields public relations, crisis management, as well as advertising and promotional communication. An
internship in public relations, advertising,
or a related field is required.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 345 (required), COM 321,
326, 329, 399, 410, 480, 499; BUS 242,
340; PSY 271, 325, 373; SOC 265, 349,
375
Four additional electives from: ENL
227 (required); COM 321, 326, 329, 345,
399, 410, 480; ART 132, 224, 225; BUS
242, 379; MKT 252, 355, 357; PSY 373;
SOC 349, POL 342
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Mass Communication and Journalism
Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers.
Four additional electives from: BUS 242
or 440 (required); COM 321, 326, 329,
399, 410, 480, 499; BUS 340; ENL 223;
MIS 260; PSY 373; SOC 349
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into television, film, journalism, e-media, (both performance and
production), media criticism and policy, or
graduate school in mass communication or
journalism.
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Four electives from the following: ENL
227 (required); COM 247, 321, 329, 343,
348, 399, 499: ART 132, 215, 224, 225,
315, 330, 340; ENL 226, 228, 241, 324,
327; POL 342; THR 232, 233, 325, 350,
360; BUS 254, ENL 328
Graduate Study Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis would be
especially helpful for students planning to
do graduate work in such fields as communication studies, education, or law.
Four electives from the following: SOC
362 or ENL 420 (required); COM 321,
329, 499; PHI 230; POL 483; PSY 215,
315; SOC 363, 375
For All Eight Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate
in Augsburg’s interscholastic forensics program. Students should be aware that the
tournament season is essentially from
October through mid-March, and should
plan schedules accordingly.
All day majors should plan to include
at least one internship (COM 399) as one
of their electives.
Students may petition the department
to include as part of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not listed
above. Such requests must be submitted in
writing to the departmental adviser for
prior approval. Also, students may petition
to include up to three courses from other
ACTC schools as electives, with prior
approval of the adviser or department chair.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: COM 111 or 115
W: COM 351 and any 200 level writing
course in English
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in public schools
and allows them to become licensed to
teach at the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
complete the requirements for this program with a minimum grade of 2.0 in
major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All
requirements in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The
course requirements for this program are
listed in the Department of English section
of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
The honors major is designed to
encourage overall excellence as well as
outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student.
Honors majors must maintain a 3.50 GPA
in the major and a 3.00 GPA overall, and,
as part of their major program, complete a
substantial independent project of honors
quality (COM 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
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Communication Studies Minor
Required of all Film Majors:
Six courses including:
COM 111 Public Speaking
COM 280 History of Rhetorical and
Communication Theory
POL 342 Mass Communication in
Society
or COM 343 Studio Production
COM 351 Argumentation
or COM 352 Persuasion
COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
COM 345 Organizational Communication
or COM 355 Small Group
Communication
Six Core Courses
FLM/THR 216 Film Production I
ENL 241
Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371
History of Cinema
FLM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
COM 247
Documentary
THR 232
Acting
or THR 233 Acting for Camera
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our
belief that students are transformed
through a well-rounded curriculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and
inquiry, ethical considerations, and an
understanding of the synergy between theory and practice. The major explores the
tension between art and commerce
through dialogues with film industry members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist
series. Students will gain experience in
scripting, directing, editing, and acting for
both 16mm film and digital. Students will
be introduced to the study of film theory,
criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in
related fields such as art, English, theatre,
philosophy, communication studies,
women’s studies, and American Indian
studies, to name a few.
Film Faculty
Deb Redmond (Program Director),
Kristin Anderson, Julie Bolton, Michael
Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug
Green, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio,
Robert Thom
Five electives (three must be upper
division) must be chosen from the three
defined tracks below in consultation with
your adviser who is designated by the
program director. Note that not all elective
courses are offered every year, so alternatives within the track may have to be
chosen.
Film majors should fulfill the Senior
Keystone requirement in either the English
Department or Art Department.
Track #1 Production: This track is
designed for students interested in producing films/videos. Electives include:
FLM/THR 312 16mm Film II, COM 343
Studio Production, COM 348 Digital Video
Production, COM 499 Independent Study,
Art 132 Photography, ART 215 Design for
New Media I, ART 315 Design for New
Media II, ART 340 Digital Imaging, ENL
228 Broadcast and Online Journalism,
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts,
PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, THR
328 Stage Design
Track #2 Performance: This track is
designed for students interested in acting
and directing. Electives include: THR 233
Acting for the Camera, THR/ENL 325
Playwriting, THR 366 Stage Direction,
THR 328 Theatrical Design, THR 360
Interpretive Reading, THR 350 Voice for
Stage and Screen,THR 499 Independent
Study, ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting, PHY
119 Physics for the Fine Arts
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Track #3 Theory & Culture: This track
is designed for students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context. Electives include: ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and
Popular Culture, ENL 228 Broadcast and
Online Journalism, ENL 240 Introduction
to Literary Study, ENL 430 Advanced
Studies in Theory and Method, COM 499,
AIS 364 Indigenous Filmmakers, AIS 264
American Indians in Cinema, AIS 208/408
Native American Women & Film, ART 240
Art History, PHI 260 Philosophy and the
Arts, PHI 120 Ethics, PHY 119 Physics for
the Fine Arts, SPA 248 Spanish and Latin
American Culture Through Film, REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Film Minor
Six courses including:
ENL 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
FLM/THR 216 Film Production I
THR 233 Acting for Camera
COM 343 Studio Production
FLM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
Plus one of the following:
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
or ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
COM 247 Documentary
COM 348 Digital Video Production
THR 366 Stage Direction
AIS 364 Indigenous Filmmakers
Note: For transfer students, at least
three of these six courses must be courses
offered at Augsburg. Prospective minors
must obtain prior approval from a film faculty adviser.
COMMUNICATION COURSES.
COM 111
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis,
style, listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may take only
one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit. Fall, spring)
COM 112
Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of preparing speeches for delivery in formal and contest
situations. Students are expected to attend three interscholastic speech tournaments and compete in at least two of the following: informative speaking, persuasive speaking, speaking to entertain, and/or communication analysis.
(Note: Students may take only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM
115 for credit. Fall)
COM 115
Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
An introduction to public speaking for students majoring in scientific or technical fields. Includes the same foundational material as introduction to public
speaking, including: delivery, argumentation, persuasion, and audience analysis. This material is then applied to specific contexts common in technical
fields, with special attention to distinguishing expert or lay audiences, and the
use of technical vocabulary and notation systems. (Note: Students may take
only one of either COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115 for credit.)
154 Communication Studies
FLM/THR 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16mm filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
FLM/THR 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the art of scenic painting for the
stage, film, and faux application. Through a series of foundational painting
projects, reading assignments, informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project students will develop the required skills and understanding of what it means to be a scenic artist and what role the scenic artist plays
in artistry of theatre and film.
COM 247
Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on
experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to acquaint students with the world
of ideas that serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies.
(Fall)
FLM/THR 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in FLM/THR 216 and
adds the study of color photography and sound design. Though exercises and
assignments the student will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing
short films. (Prereq.: COM/THR 216)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students’ speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111 or
115)
COM 326
Building Working Relationships
This course explores working relationships in a changing world. Self-assessment tools and applied papers help participants gain a better understanding of
the role the individual plays within the context of workplace relationships.
Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.
(Prereq.: Junior or senior standing and at least one of the following courses —
SOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS 252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
COM 329
Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Spring: alternate years)
Communication Studies 155
COM 343
Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, script-writing, directing, and producing for video. (Fall)
COM 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation
of employees, organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems.
COM 348
Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on
post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine format news program and music video. (Prereq.:
COM 343 or 247)
COM 351
Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze
public arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM
111 or 115 or consent of instructor. Fall)
COM 352
Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying
special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3;
COM 111 or 115 or consent of instructor. Spring)
COM 354
Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers. (Spring)
COM 355
Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
leadership styles, and conflict management. (Spring)
COM 410
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
Understanding through dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing
world. Collateral readings, open dialogue, and individual projects. (WEC only)
FLM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact. (Prereq.: ENL 371)
156 Communication Studies
COM 480
Public Relations/Promotional Communication
Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. (WEC only)
COM 490
Communication Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations About
Communication and Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and application of those theories to
each student’s sense of vocation. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
COM 495
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary
sources and methodology of research.
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
COM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
COM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
COM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
COM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
ELECTIVES.
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 440
BUS 450
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 430
INS 325
MIS 175
MIS 379
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
PHI 230
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 485
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 232
THR 325
THR 350
THR 360
COMPUTER SCIENCE—CSC
T
he Augsburg computer science
department strives to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in
computer science. We offer both a B.A. and
a B.S. major. The coursework provides students a strong base in computer science,
with emphasis on concepts rather than on
applications. We encourage students to
strengthen their coursework by electing an
internship or cooperative education experience. Our location in the Twin Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such
experiences for students, and allows them
to add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett,
Charles Sheaffer, Erik Steinmetz, Shana
Watters
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Computer Science Major
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 451 Programming Languages and
Compilers II
MAT 114 Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
and two electives from
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and
met by completing the major. Consult your
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill. The graduation skill in
Speaking (S) is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (115 recommended), or
b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the
Computer Science Department. Consult
your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Computer Science Major
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
157
158 Computer Science
CSC 385
Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 451 Programming Languages and
Compilers II
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Two courses from:
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures (recommended)
and three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and
met by completing the major. Consult your
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
graduation skill. The graduation skill in
Speaking (S) is met by:
a) COM 111 or 115 (COM 115 recommended), or
b) A sequence of courses and presentations approved in consultation with the
Computer Science Department. Consult
your academic adviser for details.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major
has been designed to serve students with
need for some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major
requires six courses from computer science, six from economics, and a required
capstone independent study. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and
Design
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 Management Science
ECO 315 Money and Banking
or EC0 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499 Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
Computer Science 159
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computational Philosophy
Computational philosophy emphasizes
areas of interest in which philosophy and
computer science overlap: logic, artificial
intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy
of mind, and philosophy of language. The
major requires seven courses from computer science, six from philosophy, and a
required capstone topics course. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Introduction to Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 373 Symbolic Programming and
Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy III: Early
Modern and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 History of Philosophy IV: 20th
Century Philosophy
PHI 365 Philosophy of Science
PHI 410 Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in computer science major
courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170,
210, 345, one additional upper division
computer science course, and one of MAT
171 or MAT 145.
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as
completing a major requirement. A course
must also be completed with a grade of 2.0
or higher to count as a prerequisite for a
subsequent computer science course.
160 Computer Science
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES.
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
CSC 170
Introduction to Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a
high-level programming language. (Three hours of lecture, one-and-one-half
hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3; MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210
Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three
hours of lecture, one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and
one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 240
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory,
distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3)
CSC 272
UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is
assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has
done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another
course with a study of a programming language)
CSC 320
Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching
and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and
tree and graph traversal algorithms. The classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT
145 or MAT 171)
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and
assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization
and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional, symbolic languages, such as
Lisp or Scheme. Techniques for implementing such languages, including metacircular interpretation and garbage collection. Applications to selected problems from artificial intelligence. (Prereq: CSC 210)
CSC 385
Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Computer Science 161
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one of MAT 145
or MAT 171)
CSC 431
Introduction to AI Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing,
sensor fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 440
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCP/IP and
other network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and
a detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 240 and 345)
CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and
semantics, parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.:
CSC 345 or concurrent registration, CSC 385 or concurrent registration, and
CSC 320)
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and
the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC
345, CSC 450, and CSC 385)
CSC 457
Computer Graphics
A study of the foundational algorithms required for computer graphics. Topics
include geometric algorithms, geometric modeling, graphics techniques,
graphical user interfaces, human-centered software development, computer
animation, virtual environments and 3D immersive rendering. (Prereq: CSC
210, MPG 4)
CSC 495
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than
twice as part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. P/N grading only.
CSC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
CSC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. P/N grading only.
CSC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
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ECONOMICS—ECO
T
he Department of Economics offers a
program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an
emphasis on national and international
issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or
to work successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts
emphasis within the major.
The department offers five majors. The
economics major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in the business
world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into
the field of computer science. The combined economics/business administration
major allows students great flexibility in
order to explore both fields. Finally, the
teaching major in political science/economics allows secondary education licensure students to obtain a solid
background for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm
foundation for confronting change because
it presents a disciplined way to analyze and
make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership
and leads to a great diversity of career
opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, private and public international
service. Pre-law and potential Master of
Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider economics as
a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such
as business administration, international
relations, mathematics, management information systems, political science, history,
and area study programs. Students who are
interested in any type of quantitatively oriented graduate program in economics or in
business are encouraged to either major or
minor in mathematics. These students
should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for specific course
suggestions.
Augsburg offers degrees in economics,
applied economics, business and economics, computational economics, and economics and political science (education
majors only.) For the economics and
applied economics majors, the capstone
experience is Economics 490 Research
Methods in Econometrics. Students in
other majors should consult their adviser
for other alternatives.
Internships are recommended. Students
must consult with the department chair
and the internship office before registering
for academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete
at least three upper division economics
courses for a major and two for a minor.
Transfer classes must have been completed
in the last 10 years with at least a 2.0
grade.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Keith Gilsdorf,
Stella Hofrenning
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major in Economics
Economics Core:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 Research Methods in
Econometrics
and three other upper division economics
courses
Economics 163
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics Class:
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 145, 146 Calculus I & II
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Combined Major in Economics and
Business Administration
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 Research Methods in
Econometrics
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 318 Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 350 Labor Economics
ECO 399 Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163
ENL 223 Writing for Business and the
Professions
PHI 120 Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Major in Computational Economics
See Computer Science.
Five economics courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course.
Six accounting/business administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 Financial Management
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
and one other upper division business
course.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
164 Economics
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore, should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive
oral examination in the major field of concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112, 113, 312, 313, and one additional economics upper division course.
Other configurations may be permitted by
consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the
department are strongly encouraged to
select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
ECONOMICS COURSES..
ECO 110
Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications of many problems facing a
metro-urban environment especially in the areas of education, housing, and
transportation and is designed for those students who do not plan to major in
economics, business administration, or MIS.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and
fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112
and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 311
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of
fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113)
Economics 165
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and
the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall)
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction
to welfare economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring and alternate winter
trimester)
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial
banks, and the Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate
economic activity. Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.:
ECO 112. Fall and alternate winter trimester)
ECO 317
Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that
rely on different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including
systemic changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and
compared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: Every three years)
ECO 318
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern techniques of management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
decisions. Emphasis is on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental protection, the shortest route, and inventory
models. (Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall trimester and spring semester)
ECO 350
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of
collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.: ECO
113. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 360
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among
nations. Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments,
exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring:
alternate years)
ECO 365
Environmental Economics
This course applies economic principles to the management and utilization of
society’s environmental resources. It analyzes the role of externalities and the
public policy approaches designed to address those market failures, including
command/control and incentive-based strategies. Policy issues examined
include air and water pollution, global environmental issues like ozone depletion and global warming, and environmental policy for developing countries.
(Prereq.: Econ 113. Spring: alternate years)
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ECO 370
International Economic Development
This course studies the major factors that affect the economic standard of living in the developing world. It examines such issues as poverty and income
inequality, population growth, education and health of society, agricultural
production, environmental externalities, and the role of international trade
and foreign assistance. (Prereq.: Econ 112 or Econ 113. Spring: alternate
years)
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among
the topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of
demand and cost functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management. (Prereq.: BUS 379, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical
tools to the areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312,
313, MAT 122. On demand)
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the application of statistical models
and methods to economic problems. Emphasis is on use of econometric software to analyze data and to test hypotheses. This course satisfies the Keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: ECO 112 and ECO 113, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
ECO 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ECO 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. (P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299
Directed Study
ECO 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. (Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent of instructor.
P/N grading only.)
ECO 499
Independent Study/Research
EDUCATION—EED, ESE, EDC, EDU, SPE
T
he Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education
programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the
State of Minnesota for elementary (grades
K-8), secondary (grades 5-12) in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and social studies, grades 9-12 in life
science, chemistry, and physics, grades 5-8
in general science, and K-12 specialist
licenses in visual arts, physical education,
music, and special education: EBD and LD.
(Note: special education: EBD and LD are
available in WEC only.) The K-12 Reading
Licensure Endorsement is also available at
the graduate level to already licensed
teachers.
Degree and/or licensure programs are
available in both weekday and weekend/
evening formats. Weekend College degree
and licensure programs are limited to elementary, communication arts/literature,
social studies, visual arts, and special education. Additional teaching majors are
available through the weekday program
and open to weekday and weekend students who can take courses on a weekday
schedule. All prerequisite, elementary core,
and professional education courses except
field work and student teaching are available on a weekend or weekday late afternoon/evening schedule. Fieldwork and student teaching must be completed during
regular weekday hours. All students must
have some time available each term for
field experiences.
A graduate level licensure option is
available in weekend/evening format to
those already holding a B.A. degree.
Graduate courses taken for licensure can
be applied to a Master of Arts in Education
degree. Contact the Education Department
or the Adult and Graduate Admissions
Office for information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure
programs must apply for acceptance into
the education department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. State law
requires completion of the PPST-PRAXIS I
exam prior to beginning 300-400 level
courses. Criteria for acceptance into the
education department are available in the
department. Students complete a semester
of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs. State law requires passing appropriate exams prior to recommendation for
licensure: PPST, Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test, and one or more subject
matter tests.
The education department offers nonlicensure majors in elementary education
and education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also
offers a special education minor which is
described at the end of this section after
course listings.
All students are assigned an education
department adviser at the outset of coursework. All students are expected to become
knowledgeable of programs and follow
through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education
department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students
may participate in an international student
teaching program. Those interested in further information should contact the education department at least one year prior to
student teaching. Students who teach
abroad will do part of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct
Augsburg faculty supervision.
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Note: Major changes in Minnesota teacher
licensure were implemented in the fall of
2000. No one may be licensed under programs described in catalogs prior to 2002.
Students who entered the College under
earlier catalogs must comply with the
requirements of the new licensure programs.
Education Faculty
Lynn Lindow (Chair), Chris Brown,
Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire,
Gretchen Irvine, Mary Jacobson, Anne
Kaufman, Gregory Krueger, Susan
O’Connor, Vicki Olson, Donna Patterson,
Ron Petrich, Linda Stevens, Barbara West
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION—EED/EDC
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements:
SCI 110
SCI 111
Elementary education majors are
required to complete the following nonmajor and major courses. To be licensed
they must also complete an approved middle school specialty area and student teaching. Degree-seeking students follow the
bachelor of science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Option B is for weekday, weekend and/or
transfer students with at least one college
level science course accepted in transfer or
for weekday students who have already
started this sequence.
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics
or EED 203 Elementary Education
Physical Science (summer
school only; does not fulfill
general education requirement)
or EED 200 Elementary Education Earth
Science (summer school only;
does not fulfill general education requirement)
BIO 102 The Biological World
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change—see Education
Department for most current list):
ENL 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for non-math specialty
students
MPG 3:
MPG 4:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary
Teachers I (required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary
Teachers II (required)
MAT 137 (optional)
MAT 138 (required)
Science sequence for non-science specialty
students
Option A is for weekday students who do
not have college level science courses in
their background.
Natural Science I
Natural Science II
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 211 MN American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/MN American
Indians
Foundations Block II (courses from this
point and on require admissions to the
department)
Elementary Education 169
EDC 310 Learning and Development
Methods Block I
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical
Education (.25)
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language
Arts/Children’s Literature
Methods Block II
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social
Studies/Thematic Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
EDC 490 School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.03.0). Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an elementary major
who do not complete student teaching can
graduate through the elementary education
non-licensure major.
Middle School Specialty Areas (requirements subject to change — see Education
Department for most current list)
Communication Arts Specialty
ENL 220 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENL 240 Introduction to Literary Study
COM 329 or 351 or 354 or 355
EED 331 Middle School Writing Methods
(.5)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Adolescent
Literature/Reading in the
Content Areas
Social Studies Specialty
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
HIS 120, 121 or 122 US History
ECO 113 Microeconomics
Choose 1: HIS 103: HIS 104; PSY 105;
SOC 121; SOC 141
ESE 495 Topics: Human Geography
ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social
Studies (.5)
Math Specialty
MPG 4 or MAT 114 Precalculus
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252 Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematics
MAT 287 History of Mathematics
ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics (.5)
Science Specialty
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II
BIO 121 Human Biology
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
SCI 106 Meteorology
Geology (take elsewhere — see Education
Department for suggestions)
ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science (.5)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50
in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and
grades of P in student teaching courses are
required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of
two full courses graded P/N, plus student
teaching, is the maximum allowed within
the elementary education major requirements.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
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Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
A graduate-level elementary licensure
option is available through Weekend
College. Licensure is obtained through a
combination of graduate and undergradu-
ate credits. The graduate credits can be
used toward the MAE degree. Contact the
Education Department or the Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office for information.
Pre-Primary Specialty: A pre-primary
specialty for elementary is currently being
developed. Contact the Education
Department for further information.
SECONDARY EDUCATION—ESE/EDC
I
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
t is the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the education department and the subject area
major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisers in both
their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, life science, chemistry, communication arts/literature, health,
mathematics, music, physical education,
physics, social studies, and grades 5-8 general science.
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 211 MN American Indians (.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/MN American
Indians
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
Licensure requirements in the state of
Minnesota for teaching in secondary
schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure
program. These requirements are: baccalaureate degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of
an approved licensure program.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 Reading/Writing in the Content
Area
ESE 325 Creating Learning
Environments
Non-departmental requirements:
ENL 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
EDC 490 School and Society
Foundations Block II (Courses from this
point and on require admission to the education department.)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods
in Licensure Area
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.03.0)
Elementary Education 171
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50
in education, 2.50 in the teaching major,
and P in student teaching are required for
licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a grade of 2.0 or
better.
Art, Music, and Physical Education
Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one
of these areas follow the secondary education program even though they may plan
to teach at the elementary school level. A
person with a major in one of these special
areas will take two to three courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary
levels. Note: Recommendation for teacher
licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the
requirements for the bachelor of music
education major.
Art, music, and physical education
teacher education programs lead to licensure for grades K-12.
Students may no longer license in a
minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is
available through Weekend College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Contact the Education Department or the
Adult and Graduate Admissions Office for
information.
EDUCATION CORE COURSES - EDC.
EDC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban
fieldwork experience required. This course meets Engaging Minneapolis
requirements. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide
an awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and
stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview,
and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. (WEC and summer only)
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the
major minority groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
EDC 211
Minnesota American Indians (.5)
An overview of cultural content, world view, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and
culture.
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EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the
use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio-visual and computer-based materials for teaching/learning situations. Computer training will be included in this course.
EDC 310
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning.
Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EDC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
EDC 410
Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis
on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes,
and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department or special permission of instructor)
EDC 490
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and
professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. This course meets the Senior Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION - EED.
EED 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer, only)
This course is designed to provide hands-on investigations that model modern
inquiry learning and teaching strategies. It meets the basic earth science subject matter standards for initial licensure. This is a content intensive course.
Plan to spend much time outside of class reading and completing assignments.
EED 203
Elementary Education Physical Science
Students will participate in hands-on experiments to explore properties of and
changes in matter; position, motion, and force; light, heat, electricity, and magnetism; and kinds of ways to transfer energy. Taking the physical concepts
learned, students will develop demonstrations and lessons for K-5 classrooms.
Assessment is based on written assignments, a technology project,
lessons/demonstrations, and classroom participation. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department; students must be Elementary Education majors —
this course does NOT meet the Science Lab graduation requirement. Summer
only)
Elementary Education 173
EED 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 320
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading,
including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience required. (Preq.: PPST and admissions to department)
EED 330
K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children’s Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children’s literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and processes appropriate to middle level students. Emphasis will include the writing process, types of writing,
and integrated writing across the curriculum. This course is required for students seeking elementary licensure with a communication arts/literature specialty. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to depart-
ment)
EED 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department. MAT 137 recommended)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
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EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department. Day students register concurrently with EED
380)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required
for licensure. Successful completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg
Experience requirement. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
SECONDARY EDUCATION - ESE.
ESE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ESE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
ESE 300
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department. Note: Students seeking the 5-12
Communication Arts/Literature license do not need to take this course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in social studies taught
concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization
based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note: Students
seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not need to take this course.)
Secondary Education 175
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in mathematics taught
concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Also required for elementary concentration in communication arts/literature.
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle school and high
school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Secondary licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses require two to
three. Successful completion of student teaching occurs upon satisfactory
completion of licensure program and program portfolio. Meets Augsburg
Experience requirement. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
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SPECIAL EDUCATION:
EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES
AND/OR SPECIAL EDUCATION:
LEARNING DISABILITIES—SPE
T
EED 350
EED 360
SPE 315
SPE 400
A graduate level licensure option is
available through Weekend College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
he special education EBD and LD
majors are available only through Weekend
College; ideally, to people who are currently in schools working with students with
this label. These majors lead to Minnesota
teaching licensure in special education
with a specialty in emotional/behavioral
disabilities and/or learning disabilities.
Courses labeled SPE are to be taken during
the final year of coursework while students
are working in an EBD or LD setting.
Variations on this ideal are possible; see the
Education Department for more information.
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115
ENL 111
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Effective Writing
Required Education Courses for EBD:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
(.5)
or EDC 206 Diversity/MN American
Indians
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/
Children’s Literature
K-6 Methods: Math
K-6 Methods: Science
Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
Teaching Students with
Emotional and Behavior
Disabilities
SPE 410 Implementing Assessment
Strategies
SPE 420 Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430 Instructional and Behavioral
Practices
SPE 490 Parent and Professional
Planning
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Required Education Courses for LD:
All courses for the EBD major, with the
exception of SPE 430, plus:
SPE 424 Etiology and Origins of
Learning Disabilities
SPE 434 Teaching Content Areas to
Students with Learning
Disabilities
Special Education 177
SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar
(.5 course)
The purpose of this course is to discuss critical issues in the field, create a
final portfolio synthesizing your coursework and experience, and prepare for
student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral
disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual
models as they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and
how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and
person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual
program plans and to create effective learning environments for students
labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department)
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD).
This includes an in-depth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as
various theoretical models (sociological, biological, psychological, cognitive,
and behavioral) applied to understanding learning disabilities. The course will
also provide a critique of current philosophical positions in the field. Students
will also acquire knowledge related to accessing information relevant to the
field of learning disabilities. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are
labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active and non-aversive
approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the department)
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SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students With Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate instruction that support the learning of students identified as
having learning disabilities. The course will specifically focus on the areas of
reading, writing and listening comprehension, math, reasoning, and problemsolving skills. There will be a strong focus on the modifications involved in
these areas and the planning process involved. (Prereq.: PPST and admission
to department)
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs,
specifically those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form strong connections with
community agencies is emphasized. This course along with SPE 315 meets the
Senior Keystone requirement in the core curriculum. (Prereq: PPST and
admission to department)
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Student teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within
an internship context. Meets Augsburg Experience requirement. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
SPECIAL EDUCATION MINOR.
The special education minor requires
six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the
needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues. This minor is
available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 Learners with Special Needs
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in
Special Education
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
EDC 410
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250 Child Development
PSY 251 Adolescent and Young Adult
PSY 252 Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265 Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of Social
Policy
PSY 357 Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
Interested students should contact the
director of special education at the outset
of coursework.
Learners with Special Needs
(see EDC course descriptions)
EDU 491
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus
on-campus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with
the special education director about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses in special education minor or
consent of instructor. Open to all.)
ENGINEERING
A
ugsburg College has cooperative
arrangements with two universities to
allow students to earn a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either the University
of Minnesota Institute of Technology,
Minneapolis; or Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan. Because
of the special requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation
with the Augsburg engineering adviser is
necessary. Applications for these programs
require the recommendation of the
Augsburg engineering adviser. Contact Jeff
Johnson, Physics Department,
612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The Institute of Technology and
Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides
for two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
Engineering (B.A./B.E.) enables students
to receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg College and a bachelor of engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. The program typically involves
three years at Augsburg and two years at
the Institute of Technology.
Students may apply for the program
after completing the sophomore year. At
that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into
the program. Formal application to the
Institute of Technology may be completed
during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg.
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Bachelor of Arts/Master of
Engineering (B.A./M.E.) enables
students to receive a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and a
master of engineering degree from the
University of Minnesota. This program
involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
The curriculum is the same as the
B.A./B.E. curriculum with the addition of
several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum. The number of such
courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the
B.A./M.E. program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year
at Augsburg. Formal application for the
program may be completed during the
senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the Institute of
Technology staff regarding courses that
should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the B.A./M.E.
program are not guaranteed admission to
the Institute of Technology.
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Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to
receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg and a bachelor of engineering
degree from Michigan Technological
University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and
are recommended by the engineering
adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore
opportunities for graduate work at
Michigan Technological University. Further
information on these and other graduate
programs is available from the Augsburg
engineering adviser.
Financial Aid: Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged
to apply to the engineering school of their
choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and
academic performance as criteria.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 116 General Chemistry
CSC 170 Structured Programming
ENL 111 Effective Writing
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
or PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses
at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121, 122 are taken in the first year.
Students interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM 351, 352.
ENGLISH—ENL
T
hose who study English believe that
an intense concern for words, ideas, and
images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing
helps all of us clarify and share our
thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate
the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life’s
complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which
we live and work. Students majoring in
English have the opportunity to choose
one of four concentrations: Literature,
Language and Theory; Media Writing;
Creative Writing; and Secondary Licensure
in Communication Arts/Literature.
English relates closely to other majors.
With the other arts, English is concerned
with the pleasure that comes from artistic
creation and with the contemplation of
works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and
group behavior. With philosophy, English
is interested in ideas and in the relation
between meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With
speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and
humanities, English studies the way people
have acted and thought at different times
and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English
integrates its program with the cultural
opportunities of this vital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or
recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors
have the opportunity to use and refine
their skills through working in internships
on and off campus, tutoring English
Language Learners (ELL) students, or
tutoring in the writing lab.
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Students with an Augsburg English
major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Doug Green (Chair), Robert Cowgill,
Cass Dalglish, Suzanne Donksy, Douglas
Green, John Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan
Jorgensen, Deborah Kuhlmann, Dallas
Liddle, Scannell (James) McCormick, John
Reimringer, John Schmit, Kathryn
Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama, Cary
Waterman, Susan Williams
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Choosing a Concentration
The English Literature, Language, and
Theory concentration provides students
various approaches to the life-enhancing
study of the written word and visual text.
Spotlight courses focus on specific authors,
genres, or themes, and provoke discovery
of new literary experiences. Courses in
African American, Native American, Asian
American, and post colonial literatures
reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English,
American, and world literatures are organized by historical periods and provide a
classically structured framework of study.
Courses in literary theory demand the
intense and intellectually challenging
engagement of text, culture, and self.
While some of our courses foreground
theoretical approaches to literature and
deeply examine race, class, and gender in
the consideration of their subject matter,
all of our courses infuse these concerns
into their engagement with primary works
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of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, film,
and drama.
All literature classes involve students in
dynamic and enjoyable literary examination, and are taught by professors who love
teaching and who love literature. Our
classes develop and demand the skills of
aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical
reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical and engaging writing — skills of the
educated and employable citizen.
The literature, language, and theory
concentration offers courses of study crosslisted with American Indian Studies, Art,
Communication Studies, Film, Theatre
Arts, and Women’s Studies.
The English Writing concentration is
for students who intend to develop professional skills in either Creative or Media
Writing. Over the course of their study,
students will master terminology; understand historical, legal, and ethical issues
relevant to the field; and study the works
of established writers and professionals.
The writing major emphasizes expanding
competencies in observation, research, and
analysis that enable writers to gather material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their work. Writing majors will
understand the interdisciplinary demands
inherent in creative and media writing
(including issues of design) and will
enhance their appreciation of the aesthetic
possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Writing courses are taught by dedicated
professors who are practicing writers themselves. The writing concentration offers
courses of study cross-listed with Art,
Communication Studies, and Theater Arts.
The Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure major is for students
who seek to be licensed to teach in
Minnesota in Communication
Arts/Literature. Students are encouraged to
take courses toward their major during the
first and sophomore years, and to apply for
the education licensure program no later
than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work
with advisers in the English department
and the education department in order to
meet the professional requirements within
the education department as well as the
requirements for the major. Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be
achieved through an English major, which
requires at least two additional, specific
courses, or through a Communication
Studies major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
English Literature, Language, and
Theory Concentration
The concentration requires nine
courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112.
Students must take at least two 200level literature courses as prerequisites for
upper division courses in English, as well
as either ENL 220 or ENL 221. No more
than two 200-level literature courses may
count for the major.
Students must take at least five 300level courses, with one each in British liter-
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ature, American literature, and world literature.
Majors must take at least one 400-level
course with concurrent enrollment in ENL
490 English Keystone. Any 300-level
course serves as a prerequisite for the 400level.
Minor in English Literature, Language,
and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112 are required. One course
must be ENL 220 or ENL 221; the remaining four must be literature, language and
theory courses, three of which must be
upper division courses.
Media Writing Emphasis
Two introductory courses are required:
Either ENL 227 or 228; and
Either ENL 220 or 221.
Also required, ENL 327 Quantitative
Journalism; ENL 390 Media Ethics and
Theory; and two additional courses from
the following: ENL 226, 227, 228, ENL
324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325; an
approved ACTC writing/reporting course;
or an internship.
And ENL 420, the Keystone writing course.
Additional art classes are required: Web
Design I (ART 215) and Graphic Design
(ART 225).
English Writing Concentration
Minor in Writing
Students must take 10 or 11 courses
above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112,
including three Literature, Language, and
Theory courses. At least one of these must
be at the 300-level or higher.
A minor with an open emphasis
requires five writing courses above ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including
at least one course from the 200-level and
two from the 300-level.
Creative Writing Emphasis
Two introductory writing courses at the
200-level:
ENL 226 (required) and either ENL 220 or
221.
And a 300 level writing sequence:
Either Fiction I and Fiction II (ENL 320
and 321), or Poetry I and Poetry II (ENL
322 and 323).
And one elective from the following:
ENL 227; ENL 228; ENL 320 or ENL 322;
ENL 324; ENL/FLM 328; ENL/THR 325;
an approved ACTC creative writing course;
or an internship.
And ENL 420, the Keystone writing course.
An additional art class is required, either
Web Design I (ART 215) or Graphic
Design (ART 225).
A minor with a creative emphasis
requires five writing courses above ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must
include ENL 226, and at least three upper
division creative writing courses, two of
which must be a 300 two-course writing
sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis
requires six courses above ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112, and must include
ENL 227 or 228, ENL 390, one design
course, and three upper division media
writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in
English):
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ENL 220
ENL 240
ENL 365
ENL 380
ENL 396
Intermediate Expository
Writing
Introduction to Literary Study
Contemporary Post Colonial
Fiction
Introduction to the English
Language
Internship in Teaching Writing
And three upper-division ENL Literature
courses, one each in British, American, and
world literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in
forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to departmental approval).
Additional Courses (outside the English
Department):
COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
COM 343 Broadcast Production I
COM 352 Persuasion
COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Literature and
Reading
ESE 351 5-12 Methods: Speaking and
Listening (.5 course)
ESE 352 5-12 Methods: Media Literacy
(.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are
required for licensure. They include EDC
200, 210, 211, 220, 310; ESE 325, 350,
351, 352; EDC 410, 490; student teaching.
Contact an education department adviser
for information about education courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall; submit proposal to department
chair by early Oct. in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend
paper before faculty committee. Honors
project may receive independent study
credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg. Transfer students
who minor in English must take at least
two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students
with a B.A. in English from another college
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken
before the department can recommend a
student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students
to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in
composition must have a score of 4 or 5.
Students who do not show competence in
composition skills—such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and
constructing paragraphs and sentences—are
required to enroll in Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) where they receive more individual instruction than is possible in
Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of 2.0 or higher
before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL
111).
Note: Students should register for ENL
101 during the first semester of attendance
if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111
should be completed, if possible, during
the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing
(ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111),
HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in
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consultation with their instructor up
through the last week of class (without
special permission/petition). Students who
choose to receive a traditional grade in
either course will receive a grade of N (one
time only) if their work is below a 2.0. A
student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and
does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher,
will receive a grade of 0.0.
ENGLISH COURSES.
Service Courses: The department offers these service courses for students as required by a
placement test. Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to
hold his/her place in the course.
ENL 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENL 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of
students identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for
this course is 2.0.
ENL 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques, and writing
critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students’ effectiveness in
choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising
for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
HON 111
Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
This course takes a problem-based, process-oriented approach to expository
writing. Attention is given to choosing, organizing, and developing topics;
thinking critically; reading closely; and revising carefully for clarity and style.
The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 112
Advanced Effective Writing
Advanced Effective Writing follows the same purposes and procedures as ENL
111; placement is determined by a writing sample submitted by students upon
entry to the College. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 217/218 English for Language Learners
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level
materials, and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing
determines placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ELL requirement is met. Students continue in
ELL until the requirement is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses.
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Literature, Language, and Theory Courses: The 200-level courses in the literature, language,
and theory track of the English major develop foundational competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for diverse literary discovery. These courses
require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
This course develops students’ critical and analytical skills in reading and
appreciating all kinds of literary texts and genres, including poetry, fiction,
and drama. Emphasis is placed on learning fundamental terms and concepts
that serve future literary inquiry and enjoyment. Required for Communication
Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure major. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and historical evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of
film form and selected aesthetic movements. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 250
Introduction to African American Literature
American literature is made up of many voices that are distinct from the dominant voices in American culture; each term this course focuses on a different
collection of those voices. A specific minority literature, such as Hispanic
American literature, Asian American literature, or African American literature,
is usually emphasized each term; sometimes the course explores the writing of
women or gay writers. Determine which version of the course is being offered
in any given section by checking the departmental web page, or get a detailed
course description in the English department. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL/AIS 255 American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature and the ways in which
literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The
course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking skills
through in-class presentation and small group discussion. Course cross-lists
with American Indian Studies. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
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Spotlight Courses — Offered Alternating Terms (Content for each will vary by term—check
online course descriptions)
ENL 260
Authors
A chance to investigate closely an author of significant influence in various
cultural contexts. Course subjects may include “Shakespeare on Page, Stage,
and Screen,” “Tolkien’s Life, Times, and Works,” “The Cinema of Orson
Welles,” “Mark Twain in the 20th Century,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 270
Themes
This course traces a specific theme through changing historical, literary, and
cultural contexts. Course subjects may include “The Heroic Journey,”
“Literature and Landscape,” “Utopian Visions,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111,
or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 280
Genres
Students will consider literary and cultural developments that fix generic conventions and ways authors subvert or challenge those conventions. Course
subjects may include “History of Mystery Fiction,” “The Short Story,” “Sports
and Literature,” “Victorian Thrillers,” “The Musical on Stage and Screen,” and
others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section.
(Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 290
Explorations in Language and Theory
An introductory course in applied literary or language theory. Course subjects
may include “Cinema and Sexuality,” “Strategies in Reading the Novel,”
“Challenging the Gaze,” “Language and Society,” and others. Check the
departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts. These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by
employing techniques, terminology, and research methods of the discipline, resulting in effective
and substantive expository writing about the subject. Students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see
writing courses), and two 200-level literature courses, or gain consent of the instructor as a
prerequisite.
British Literature
ENL 330
Shakespeare
Study of the bard’s major plays — comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances
— for their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221, or a 200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 332
Renaissance and Reformation
A survey of 14th- to 17th-century British literature, with attention to its
European contexts. Begins with the Reformation of the 14th century and
Canterbury Tales and ends with the Puritan Revolution and Paradise Lost.
Themes include “the enchantment of evil”; the hero as lover and courtier;
utopian dreams and the literature of conquest; the writer as politician; and the
challenges to religious certainty in a post-Ptolemaic universe. Major writers
include Marlowe, Spenser, Shakespeare, More, and Donne. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 333
British and American Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries:
Strange Shores
British and American writers of this period are surveyed, with attention to the
historical, intellectual and social influences of the major literary movements
on both sides of the Atlantic. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 334
British Literature: Reason and Romanticism
This class investigates the literary texts now called Romanticism within the
history and culture of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain. The famous
“big six” poets (Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats) will be
studied in the context of poetic predecessors and influences (Burns, Cowper,
Smith) and contemporary talents in other genres, including Austen,
Wollstonecraft, and Scott. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 336
British literature: The Age of Victoria
If America was the world’s cultural and political leader in the 20th century,
Britain was the leader of the 19th century. Students will study the literature
and culture of Queen Victoria’s England and her empire from the 1830s
through 1914 in all four major genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and essay.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 337
The British Novel: Love and Learn
This course traces two great structuring ideas — the love-plot and the education-plot — in the rise and development of the British novel in the 18th and
19th centuries. The course spans 150 years of literary history, while studying
and critiquing the ways literary theorists and historians have explained and
theorized British fiction. Authors surveyed include Defoe, Richardson, Austen,
Trollope, Bronte, Eliot, and others. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 338
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
A variable survey of drama in English by British and Commonwealth playwrights, organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include
“Mysteries and Moralities,” “London Onstage,” “The Empire Strikes Back,”
and “What Is My Nation?” Readings range from the Middle Ages to the present. THR 250 satisfies the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221 and two 200-level literature courses, or one 200-level literature course
and THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 339
Modern British and Irish Writers
Writers of the first half of the 20th century are surveyed, with attention paid
to their contribution to modernism, experimentation, and literary form.
Virginia Woolf, William Butler Yeats, James Joyce, Henry Green, D.H.
Lawrence, Samuel Becket, and Muriel Spark are among the authors surveyed.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of
instructor.)
American Literature
ENL 350
Readings in American Minority and Alternative Literatures
A chance to look in depth at authors, themes, historical influences, and theoretical issues surrounding both classical and emerging minority literature. The
course’s focus varies. A specific ethnic literature or a specific writer may be
emphasized; at other times topics that cross the boundaries of minority literatures will be examined. Check the departmental web page for a given section’s
emphasis. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 351
19th Century American Literature
Covers the intellectual and social environment that affected the writers of the
period. Many different genres — slave narratives, romances, tall tales, epic
poetry — are considered. Douglass, Jacobs, Thoreau, Melville, Hawthorne,
Twain, Emerson, Dickinson, James, and Wharton are among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 352
American Literature from 1900 to 1945
Naturalism, the rise of modernism, the development of social protest literature, significant movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, and other major
developments of the period are charted. Cather, Dreiser, Elliot, Fitzgerald,
Faulkner, Hemingway, Hughes, and Hurston are among the writers considered.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 353
American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Writers surveyed include O’Connor, Bellow, Baraka, Baldwin, Ellison, Erdrich,
Roth, Pynchon, Oates, Kingston, Mailer, Williams, Wideman, Morrison, as
well as contemporary fiction writers represented by the Best American Short
Stories anthologies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature
courses, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 354
Contemporary American Poetry
A survey of the work of poets who have come into prominence since mid-20th
century as represented in the anthology Contemporary American Poetry.
Attention will be given to younger and/or less prominent poets represented in
the Best American Poetry series. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level
literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL/AIS 355 Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest,
Poetics and Politics of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature,
Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation.
Students focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts.
Course cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and
two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 358
Readings in American Drama
A variable survey of American drama from the early 20th century to the present, organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include
American Families, Blacks and Whites, and Sex and Self on the American
Stage. Readings range from O’Neill and Treadwell to Shanley and Parks.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or one 200level literature course and THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
World Literature in Translation
ENL 360
The Classical Tradition
A study of the major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer,
Aeschylus, Sophocles, Virgil, through Dante. Works are studied with reference
to their mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence
on later literature, and their enduring relevance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and
two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 361
The Medieval World
A survey of medieval literature from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the
14th century, this course emphasizes themes of cultural collision and synthesis: pagans — both classical and “barbarian” — and Christians; Islam and
Christendom. Attention is paid to heroic traditions (myth, epic, saga,
romance, hagiography); the literature of courtly and profane love; and visions
of heaven and hell. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature
courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 362
Renaissance to Modern Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the Renaissance to
the modern period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais,
Voltaire, and Ibsen. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature
courses, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 365
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors
from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by
indigenous authors worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their literary, cultural, and social contexts.
Cross-listed with Women’s Studies. Required for Communication
Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two
200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
The course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures.
Emphasis on the conditions that have affected women’s writing (including race
and class), the reflection of women’s unique experience in their writing, and
the ways in which women writers have contributed to and modified the
Western literary heritage. This course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 368
Readings in World Drama
A variable survey of drama in translation from around the world, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include Classical Theaters,
Spanish and Latin American Drama from the Renaissance to the Present,
Social Issues in Contemporary World Drama. THR 250 satisfies the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature
courses, or one 200-level literature course and THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
Language, Media, and Theory
ENL 371
History of Cinema
A chronological survey of the development of cinema from the inception of
the moving image in the late 19th century through the emergence of film as
one of the most important popular art forms of the 20th century. Emphasis
will be placed on important international cinematic artistic movements, such
as Italian neo-realism and the French New Wave, on cultural contexts that
influenced the reception of film art, and on technological advancements that
altered the medium and influenced both narrative and documentary filmmakers. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent
of instructor.)
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning
the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Required for
the Communication Arts/Literature Licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221
and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a
means of establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay
attention to gender differences in the use of language and analyze ways in
which speakers and writers can both create and revise reality via the language
they use. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or
consent of instructor.)
ENL 390
Media Ethics and Theory
This course acquaints students with the concepts and functions of the news
media in a global society, exploring the interaction of ethical and legal principles of American journalism and considering the role of the news media in
historical, economic, and technological contexts. The course will analyze situations that have arisen in the past and situations that arise now in a digitized
information world. Students will study the special position given the media in
the United States and will consider First Amendment protections and the
media’s responsibilities to inform the public in a free and democratic society.
Cross listed with Communication. (Prereq.: ENL 220, or 221, or 226, or 227,
or 228, and two 200-level literature courses.)
ENL 394
Composition Theory and Practice
Students will examine composition as a relatively new field of study, one in
which research in such areas as cognition, language acquisition, gender differences in language, and code switching are relevant. Using both spoken and
written language, students will apply various theoretical positions to the language they and others use to communicate in a range of linguistic tasks.
Recommended for licensure and potential graduate students. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221 and two 200-level literature courses, or consent of instructor.)
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and
theory, and ask students to write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level
literature course or consent of the instructor serve as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One
400-level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
ENL 410
Advanced Studies in Literature
Potential course subjects include “The Beats,” “American Indian Writers
Speak,” “The Unteachable Novel,” “Studies in the American Romance,” “Black
and White and Red All Over: Film Noir, Communism, and Race,” and others.
Check the departmental web page for the subject of a specific term, and get a
complete course description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300level literature course or consent of instructor)
English 193
ENL 430
Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method
Through a focus on particular issues and problems in literary studies, this
course engages students in a variety of past and current critical theories.
Possible course topics include “Is There a Gay Literature?” “Realism
Reconsidered,” “Cognition, Meaning and Interpretation,” “Eco-criticism and
the Nature of Reading,” “Readings in Theory,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the subject of a specific term, and get a complete course
description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature
course or consent of instructor)
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her
place in the course.
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing. Its
workshop format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self
and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing.
(Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
A variant of English 220, this course also builds on the methods of Effective
Writing, but in this version students work on content related to subjects in the
world of art and literature. Particularly aimed at art, theatre arts, and film
majors. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
This practical course is designed to improve writing skills for those entering
business and professional careers. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative
writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but
including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111,
or ENL 112)
ENL 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for the print
media. Students consider how to recognize news, gather and verify facts, and
write those facts into a news story. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for
broadcast and online media. Students use an intensive practice model to learn
the basics of newsgathering, writing, and production for television, radio, and
the Internet. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
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ENL 320
Fiction One
Students draft a collection of short stories and critique others’ work in the
writing workshop environment. Throughout the term, students will also read
classic and contemporary short fiction, analyzing and examining the work of
established writers as they learn to identify successful short fiction while creating their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 321
Fiction Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of short fiction,
redrafting and polishing at least four short stories of varying lengths for inclusion in a portfolio of work. Students will also be expected to create at least one
new work of short fiction during this workshop term. (Prereq.: ENL 320 or
review and acceptance by instructor of four story drafts written by the student
and offered as work the student will refine in Fiction Two.)
ENL 322
Poetry One
Students draft a collection of poems and critique others’ work in the writing
workshop environment. Students will learn to identify successful poetry as
they create their own poems; they will read published poetry and listen to new
and established poets reading their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 323
Poetry Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of poetry, redrafting
and polishing a collection of poems for inclusion in a portfolio of work.
Students will also be expected to create new work during this workshop term.
(Prereq.: ENL 322 or review and acceptance by instructor of a collection of
poetry written by the student and offered as work the student will refine in
Poetry Two.)
ENL 324
Creative Nonfiction
Designed for the self-motivated writer, the course emphasizes the conventions
of professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice, subjects, and techniques for gathering information. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or 226)
ENL/THR 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and
junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre department chair. THR 250 or
ENL 226 recommended.)
ENL 327
Quantitative Journalism: Computer Assisted Reporting and
Research
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data in the writing of news reports
and news features. This course is designed for persons wishing to explore the
use of computer-assisted research and for those preparing to enter the communication professions. (Prereq.: ENL 227 or 228)
English 195
ENL/FLM 328 Screenwriting
An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from
story outline to the creation of a screenplay draft. In addition to writing their
own scripts, students will review feature films and analyze work written by
each member of the class, giving detailed critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or 226, or
228)
ENL 420
Advanced Studies in Writing
The writing keystone is a final, summative seminar emphasizing collaboration,
professional standards, and the creation of a publishable or performable completed product. The topic changes; check the departmental Web page.
(Prereq.: Any 300-level writing course)
ENL 490
English Keystone
(.0 course)
Students seeking keystone credit must register for this no credit, P/N course,
along with ENL 410, 420, or 430.
Directed Studies, Internships, and Independent Studies
ENL 299
Directed Study
ENL 396
On-Campus Internships
This course is required for all Communication Arts/Literature licensure students. It is normally taken with students enrolled in English 101,
Developmental Writing. Interns prepare class presentations, assess student
writing, and learn methods useful in teaching composition.
ENL 399
Off-Campus Internships
ENL 499
Independent Study and Honors Projects
Honors studies must be directed by a professor chosen by the student and
approved by the department. Independent study projects not designated for
honors must be approved by the Chair of the department.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
E
nvironmental studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations
with the natural environment. The program pursues a multifaceted examination
— across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and professional studies
— of the interdependence shared by people
and nature. It provides an understanding
of the material world as well as the ecological, social, and cultural processes and
problems that bind that world together.
Through the study of politics, biology, literature, chemistry, social work, economics,
and history, environmental studies students
focus on the most pressing local, regional,
national, and global issues of our day.
Augsburg College’s location in the city
offers a particular opportunity for the close
study of complex urban environments.
Although many equate environmental
issues with rural areas, most people live in
cities. Urban residents shape nature in
innumerable ways, including through energy, food, and water consumption, transportation, and industrial production. In
turn, cities often serve as the settings in
which environmental injustice flourishes.
With that in mind, Augsburg’s environmental studies program fosters the simultaneous study of ecological quality and social
justice.
The program provides undergraduate
training leading to a B.A. or a minor in
Environmental Studies. Upon completion
of the program, students will be able to
comprehend ecological processes, recognize the many and varied forms of nature
in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in policy debates, decipher the context
and variety of human experiences in
nature, identify inequities in the access to
and use of natural resources, and articulate
responses grounded in multiple discipli-
nary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in settings as diverse as the CedarRiverside neighborhood, the upper
Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of the program pursue vocations in
non-profit organizations, government policy and planning positions, law, education,
ministry, and corporate settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
Michael Lansing (History, Director),
Kristen Chamberlain (Communication
Studies), Christina Erickson (Social Work),
Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), John
Harkness (English), Colin Irvine (English),
Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Joe Underhill
(Political Science), John Zobitz
(Mathematics).
Major
14 Courses (standard track or HECUA
track)
Standard Track Requirements (14 course
credits):
Core courses:
SBS 100 Environmental Connections
SCI 106 Introductory Meteorology
SWK 210 Environmental Justice and
Social Change
POL 241 Environmental and River
Politics
or INS 342 River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/WST 341 Environmental
Politics (CGE)
or SOC 381 The City and Metro Urban
Planning
ENL 270 Rites of Thematic Passage
(Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/WST 313 Environmental
Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 U.S. Urban Environmental
History
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ECO 365 Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development
INS 399 Internship
SBS 499 Environmental Studies
Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Ecology, Evolution, and
Diversity
BIO 481 Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116 General Chemistry II (depends
on MPG score)
HECUA Track Requirements (14 course credits):
SBS 100 Environmental Connections
SWK 210 Environmental Justice and
Social Change
ENL 270 Rites of Thematic Passage
(Literature and Landscape)
or REL 313/WST 313 Environmental
Theology and Ethics (CGE)
HIS 316 U.S. Urban Environmental
History
INS 345, INS 346, INS 399 (HECUA
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
SEMESTER, 4 course credits)
SBS 499 Environmental Studies
Independent Project (Keystone)
Biology requirements:
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Ecology, Evolution, and
Diversity
BIO 481 Ecology
Chemistry requirements:
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 116 General Chemistry II (depends
on MPG score)
Minor
(7 courses)
SBS 100 Environmental Connections
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Ecology, Evolution, and
Diversity
SWK 210 Environmental Justice and
Social Change
HIS 316 U.S. Urban Environmental
History
or ENL 270 Rites of Thematic Passage
or REL 313/WST 313 Environmental
Theology and Ethics (CGE)
POL 241 Environmental and River
Politics
or INS 342 River Politics Field Seminar
or POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
or POL 341/WST 341 Environmental
Politics (CGE)
or ECO 365 Environmental Economics
and Sustainable Development
or SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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FILM
See listing under Communication Studies.
FINANCE
See listing under Business Administration.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
FRENCH
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
GERMAN
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND
HEALTH FITNESS—HPF
A
ll students at Augsburg College will
interact at some point during their college
experience with the Department of Health,
Physical Education, and Health Fitness.
The philosophy of the department is to
provide quality experiences, preparation
for the professions, and an education that
leads to lifelong participation in physical
activity. Both recreational participants as
well as athletes will find ample opportunity
for developmental activities.
The physical education program prepares students for careers in physical education endeavors in the schools and in
allied professions. It also provides general
education in physical activity for all
Augsburg students.
The health education program prepares
students for careers in school health education and wellness. This program offers a
comprehensive view that examines prevention and promotion needs for individuals,
schools, and the community.
The health fitness program prepares
students with practical application of the
knowledge needed to become a health fitness or community health professional.
Interested students will also be prepared to
move on to graduate or professional school
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in any of the allied health fitness professions.
All students seeking teaching licensure
must receive a grade of 2.0 in all required
courses with an HPF prefix.
Health, Physical Education, and
Health Fitness Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), Sam Barber,
Jennifer Britz, Chris Brown, Anthony
Clapp, Carol Enke, Marilyn Florian, Paul
Grauer, Aaron Griess, Frank Haege,
Melissa Lee, Mike Navarre, Joyce Pfaff,
Jessica Rinehart, Missy Strauch
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Education Major
HPF 104 Components of Fitness
Training
HPF 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPF 114 Health and Safety Education
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency
Education
HPF 205 Introduction to Health,
Physical Education, and Health
Fitness
HPF 215 Exercise and Health Psychology
HPF 316 Human Sexuality
HPF 320 School Health Curriculum
HPF 357 Measurement in Health,
Physical Education, and Fitness
HPF 358 Assessment in Health and
Physical Education
HPF 390 Instructional Methods and
Materials in Health Education
HPF 410 Administration and Supervision
of the School Health Program
HPF 450 Current Health Issues
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
PSY 250 Child Development
OR
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPF 104, 110, 114, 115, 316, 320, 390,
450, BIO 103. (There is no teaching minor
in Minnesota public schools)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has
specific licensing requirements for teachers
that may be subject to change after the
publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure.
Students must consult with a faculty adviser concerning the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
■ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Major
HPF 104 Components of Fitness
Training
HPF 114 Health and Safety Education
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency
Education
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HPF 205
HPF 220
HPF 254
HPF 275
HPF 324
HPF 334
HPF 335
HPF 340
HPF 350
HPF 351
HPF 357
HPF 358
HPF 473
BIO 103
Introduction to Health,
Physical Education, and Health
Fitness
Motor Learning
Introduction to Developmental
and Adapted Physical
Education
Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
K-6 PE Games and Activities
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Outdoor Education
Organization and
Administration of Physical
Education Programs
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health,
Physical Education, and Fitness
Assessment in Health and
Physical Education
Physical Education Curriculum
Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPF 104, 115, 205, 324, 334, 351.
(There is no teaching minor in Minnesota
public schools)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does
not require coaching certification. The fol-
lowing courses are recommended for those
interested in coaching in Minnesota public
schools:
HPF 114
HPF 275
HPF 280
Safety Education
Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
Coaching Theory
The MSHSL requires all head varsity
coaches of interscholastic sports to complete a coaching effectiveness program
offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has
specific licensing requirements for teachers
that may be subject to change after the
publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure.
Students must consult with a faculty advisor concerning the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
■ HEALTH FITNESS
Health Fitness Major
HPF 104 Components of Fitness
Training
HPF 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPF 114 Health and Safety Education
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency
Education
HPF 205 Introduction to Health,
Physical Education and Fitness
HPF 215 Exercise and Health Psychology
HPF 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness 201
HPF 300
HPF 305
HPF 350
HPF 351
HPF 357
HPF 430
HPF 445
Nutrition (Prior to Fall 2010,
HLTH 345 Nutrition at Univ. of
St. Thomas)
Stress Management (Prior to
Fall 2010, HLTH 375 Lifetime
Stress Mgmt. at Univ. of St.
Thomas)
Kinesiology
Physiology of Exercise
Measurement in Health,
Physical Education, and Fitness
Epidemiology (Prior to Fall
2010, HLTH 400 Epidemiology
at Univ. of St. Thomas)
Health Fitness Seminar (Prior
to Fall 2010, HLTH 449 Health
Promotion Seminar* at Univ. of
St. Thomas. *=HLTH 449 does
not satisfy the keystone
requirement. Students completing HLTH 449 will complete
the keystone requirement outside of the major)
HPF 450
HPF 499
Current Health Issues
Internship in Health Fitness
Select and complete one (1) of the following two (2) courses:
HPF 315 Exercise Testing and
Prescription
HPF 330 Community Health Methods
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND HEALTH FITNESS COURSES.
HPF 001
Foundations of Fitness
(.0 course)
This course is required of all Augsburg students outside the HPF major. It
seeks to improve the student’s knowledge and understanding of the components of physical fitness and how they contribute to personal lifelong health
and well being. This course is designed to not only provide knowledge but the
skills an individual can use to assess, monitor, and discipline him/herself to
maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness. (Fall, spring)
HPF 002, 003 Lifetime Activity
(.0 course)
Lifetime activity courses are designed to improve proficiency in a selected
physical activity. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic
skills, strategy, and rules of the activity. (Fall, spring)
HPF 104
Components of Fitness Training
This course implements a performance-based approach designed to enable the
student to become well educated in strength and cardiovascular training. The
proficiencies will address the specifics of knowledge and performance in fitness training. This course will implement optimal research based theories for
improving aerobic and muscular strength for the purpose of designing an individualized strength and aerobic conditioning program. (Fall)
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HPF 110
Personal and Community Health
Concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the individual
and the community. (Prereq,: ENL 111. Fall)
HPF 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life.
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
HPF 115
Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be done for the abuser.
Includes information about school health education and services. (Fall,
spring)
HPF 205
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and
Health Fitness
(.5 course)
An introduction to the professional field of health, physical education, and fitness. Includes history, current trends and professional opportunities related to
health, human performance, and wellness. Students also will examine the
components of a healthy lifestyle found on the wellness continuum, which
includes physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, environmental, and
occupational health. (Spring)
HPF 215
Exercise and Health Psychology
Study of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions on health. Health promotion, adherence and maintenance, prevention
and treatment of illness, stress management, and healthy lifestyles will be
emphasized. (Spring)
HPF 220
Motor Learning
(.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills and performance, and how this relates to motor development. (Spring)
HPF 254
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical
Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted physical education from early
childhood through grade 12. The role of school based health and physical education programs for students with disabilities will be addressed. (Fall)
HPF 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries.
Practical experience in taping and training room procedures. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.: HPF 114. Spring)
HPF 315
Exercise Testing and Prescription
(.5 course)
This is a course in exercise testing and prescription relative to the cardiopulmonary system. The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological responses of the body to
clinical exercise testing and to develop a basis for the exercise prescription in
health and disease. The content of this course is focused toward the knowledge and skills required for taking the ACSM Health Fitness Instructor (HFI)
certification exam. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPF 357. Fall)
Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness 203
HPF 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality (Prereq.: HPF 110. Spring)
HPF 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health based upon
growth and development for grades K-12. Examination of National Standards
and pedagogy for health education, curriculum, and assessment included.
(Prereq.: HPF 110. Fall even years)
HPF 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
(.5 course)
This course integrates theory and practice in teaching age and skill appropriate activities to elementary students. (Spring)
HPF 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in skills, teaching and officiating elected games and activities. (Fall)
HPF 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational activities and to study the natural environment in which
these activities occur. The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip.
(Prereq.: HPF 104, HPF 114, HPF 205. Fall even years, spring even years)
HPF 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education
Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision making for physical education and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPF 205. Fall)
HPF 350
Kinesiology
A study of the mechanics of movement with an emphasis on the use of the
muscular system. An analytic approach to the study of movement and how it
relates within the physical education and health fitness fields. A lab accompanies this course. (Prereq.: BIO 103. Fall)
HPF 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise on the systems of the body and physiological
principles applied to exercise programs and motor training. A lab accompanies
this course. (Prereq.: ENL 111, BIO 103. Spring)
HPF 357
Measurement of Health, Physical Education, and Health
Fitness
(.5 course)
Concepts of statistics and the use of statistical procedures in health, fitness
and physical education programs. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, ANOVA, correlation, Chi-Square, and nonparametric methods. (Prereq.: MPG 3, HPF 104, HPF 220, and either HPF 110 or HPF 205.
Fall)
HPF 358
Assessment of Health and Physical Education
(.5 course)
Standards, assessment, and evaluation of tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: HPF 104, 220, 357 and either HPF 110 or HPF 205.)
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HPF 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K6. An in depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementary
aged children. (Prereq.: HPF 104, HPF 324. Fall)
HPF 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues involved in teaching physical education in
secondary schools. (Prereq.: HPF 104, HPF 334. Spring)
HPF 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K12. Emphasis on teaching/learning strategies and student assessment.
Evaluation and development of materials included. (Prereq.: HPF 110. Spring)
HPF 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health
Program
(.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Prereq.: HPF 110. Fall
even years)
HPF 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses critical thinking skills to examine current health issues in
text and media from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPF 110. Fall odd years)
HPF 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in physical education based upon
growth and development for grades K-12. Examination of National Standards
and pedagogy for physical education, curriculum, and assessment included.
(Prereq.: HPF 205. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HPF 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off campus,
credit options ) on page 99.
HPF 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
HPF 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off campus,
credit options ) on page 99.
HPF 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. Open only to junior or senior majors.
HISTORY—HIS
H
istory is to society what memory is
to an individual; it brings to a civilization
an understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed
it this way: “No community can survive
and no institution can function without
constant reference to past experience. We
are ruled by precedents fully as much as by
laws, which is to say that we are ruled by
the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that
makes scattered individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal
more knowledgeably with continuity and
change in society. The construction of an
informed sense of our past is a fundamental
ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the
future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their
society. The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary
education, graduate study in many fields,
and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing
of information.
History Faculty
Jacqueline deVries (Chair), Phil Adamo,
Bill Green, Don Gustafson, Michael
Lansing
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and
480). At least four of these courses must be
upper division. A major must have at least
one course (either survey or upper level)
from each of the four areas: ancient and
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medieval, modern Europe, United States,
and non-Western.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. Speaking and Writing skills are also
developed throughout the major, but are
given special emphasis in the following
courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 480
W: HIS 280 and HIS 480
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which
must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00
overall; except in special instances, application before the end of the first term of
the junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level (or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to one
course credit) to be defended before a faculty committee.
206 History
Medieval Studies
Prerequisites
The History Department also hosts the
major in Medieval Studies. For more information, please refer to “Medieval Studies”
in this catalog.
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally
required before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See
instructor for permission.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
First-year students should enroll in
one or more of the 100-level courses.
200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students.
Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major
must normally take at least three of their
courses at Augsburg including HIS 280 and
480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
HISTORY COURSES.
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of
Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the
Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of
Napoleon to the present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and
Africa of the last 200 years.
HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the relations between Native, European, and African peoples from
first contacts to the War of 1812, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course will move topically as well as chronologically through the colonial and early national period.
Themes include the legacies of massive ecological and demographic change,
the colonial competition for North America, Indian-white conflict and collusion, the enslavement of African Americans, the creation of the United States,
and internal as well as foreign conflicts in that nation’s early years.
HIS 121
19th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1815-1900, drawing on social, cultural,
and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The
course will move topically as well as chronologically through the years in
which the United States came to prominence despite internal dissent and violence. Themes include the emergence of a national identity, political system,
and economy, slavery, expansion, and empire-building, regional differences,
the Civil War and its aftermath, and industrialization.
History 207
HIS 122
20th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1900 to the present, drawing on social,
cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history.
The course will move topically as well as chronologically through the modern
era. Themes include industrialization and urbanization, the significance of
gender, race, and ethnicity in American culture, the growth of a strong federal
government, the emergence of the United States as a world power, the creation
of a consumer society, the rise of identity politics, and the passing of American
hegemony.
HIS 150/350 Latin American History
This course examines the histories of Mexico, Central America, and the
Caribbean from the 1790s to the 1990s. Centering our analysis in the Latin
American experience, we will examine cultural trends, social interactions, and
economic development as well as the relations that each of these regions
shared with the United States. Special attention will be paid to independence
movements, neocolonialism, dependency and underdevelopment, ecological
transformations, the Latino/a diaspora, and the struggles of indigenous communities. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required for HIS 350)
HIS/WST 155/355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
Center for Global Education course. See International Studies, Sustainable,
Development and Social Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua)
HIS 162/462 20th-Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan,
and Sri Lanka. Upper division students will have additional assignments and
different exams from lower division. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serves as a case study for the themes of
frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation,
immigration, and ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political, and economic history of
Minnesota, from the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the
period of British and French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
208 History
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on
legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of
W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston, Thurgood
Marshall, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
HIS 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for HIS 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for HIS 349)
HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and minors to the historian’s craft.
Students will examine the development of the discipline of history, the methods of analysis used by professional historians today, and the varieties of applications for history in professional careers and public life. Students will also
gain and sharpen the research and writing skills critical to their success in
upper-level history courses. Guest speakers and off-campus site visits will
enhance course content. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112)
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women’s changing political,
economic, social, and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention
given to social, racial, and ethnic, and sexual differences among women.
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
Exploration of selected topics in women’s history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 316
U.S. Urban Environmental History
A chronological exploration of the interactions between Americans and the
nonhuman world, with particular attention to urban and suburban areas.
Topics include the commodification of nature, the death of the organic city,
political movements organized around nature, ways of knowing nature, environmental justice, and relationships between culture and nature. Additionally,
students will use both primary sources and fieldwork to explore the specific
environmental history of a Minneapolis neighborhood.
History 209
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the
erosion of China’s isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the
Nationalist and Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the U.S.
Center for Global Education course. See International Studies section, Nation
Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind (Namibia)
HIS 331
Topics in United States History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in United States history not regularly
examined in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will
be announced prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of United States Foreign Relations
A survey of United States foreign relations from the American Revolution
through the Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace,
tensions between internationalism and isolationism, and the emergence of the
United States as an economic and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through
the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban
growth and planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and
20th centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and
union to the state.
HIS 338
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American
history that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to
the emergence of our modern legal system.
HIS 343
The North American West
This course reckons with the contest of colonial powers in North America, the
American conquest of the region, the role of the federal government in shaping the West, the rise of the most urban part of the United States, and the
important role that the West plays in modern American culture. Themes
include the persistence of Native peoples, ethnicity, race, and gender in
Western daily and political life, the creation of an international borderlands,
and the ecological transformation of Western landscapes.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous
peoples, the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence,
and the roots of apartheid and its institutionalization. (International Studies—
Namibia)
210 History
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of
1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
HIS 350
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 150.
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modern
Germany, focusing on the question of Germany’s sonderweg (special path) and
examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and Ireland
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will
include literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic
change in British politics, society, culture, and international status.
HIS 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
A version of HIS 350 taught on-site in Mexico through Augsburg’s Center for
Global Education. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
HIS 360
Ancient Egypt and Classical Greece
This course examines the history of ancient Egypt and classical Greece from c.
3200 to 323 BC, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt
to understand these societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome
This course examines the history of Hellenistic Greece and Rome from c. 800
BC to 476 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt
to understand these societies. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of life in antiquity.
HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from c. 300
to 1350 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to
understand medieval society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative,
it also looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of medieval life.
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1648
This course examines the history of Europe from c. 1300 BC to 1648 AD, and
uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to understand late
medieval society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative, it also
looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of life in this period.
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
This course examines Western Europe’s crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time
when warriors from the Christian West attempted to “take back” the Holy
Land from its Muslim occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources,
History 211
we will examine such issues as Pilgrimage, Holy War, and the complex relationships between East and West, between Muslims and Christians. We will
pay particular attention to the question of historical representation.
HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the
Great to Martin Luther (c. 300 to c. 1517 AD). It uses a variety of written and
visual sources in an attempt to understand the medieval church and its influence, not only in religious matters, but also in the social and political spheres.
Cross-listed with REL 378.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in
regular course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 462
20th-Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe’s discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict,
the building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be
announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required. This
course fulfills the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: HIS 280. Generally offered
fall and spring terms.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
HIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100. A maximum of one course in directed study may
be applied to the major.
HIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
HIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. A maximum of one course in independent study
may be applied to the major. (Prereq.: 3.50 GPA in history)
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HONORS PROGRAM—HON
T
he Augsburg Honors Program offers
an adventurous education where students
with a passion for ideas can be their best.
We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike
any other honors program in the nation
because it gives students the resources and
freedom to build their own ideal higher
education. Students have the opportunity
to create their own courses, edit and write
for the Augsburg Honors Review of
Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in
an intramural debate league, belong to an
Honors House, and learn through small
reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and
includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great
books on trial, or building an interactive
museum exhibit. Honors courses bring in
professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented
professors teaching their specialties.
For information, please contact Robert
C. Groven, Honors Program Director,
e-mail at <honors@augsburg.edu>.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who finish the Honors
Program requirements satisfy all general
education requirements, except those for
physical education and modern language.
Honors students also receive special
transcript notation, special graduation
recognition, résumé-building positions,
and special access to academic advising
and career options.
Honors Admissions Requirements and
Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of
achievement are eligible to enter the
Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in
a variety of ways. Most students who are
admitted have a composite ACT score of
27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of
1250 or higher), and a high school G.P.A.
of 3.50 or higher. However, students without these numeric requirements may be
eligible if they have exceptional records of
extracurricular activity or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged
to apply. To apply, students should fill out
the online application located at
<www.augsburg/honors.edu>.
Students applying for the Honors
Program also automatically apply for the
College’s highest academic-based scholarships, the President’s, Honors Regents’, and
Harwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement,
International Baccalaureate, and PostSecondary Option courses may satisfy
Honors Program requirements, and/or be
granted college credit. Contact Academic
Advising or the Honors director for further
information.
Students may enter the Honors
Program at three points: first semester of
first year, second semester of first year, or
first semester of sophomore year. Students
who enter during the second semester of
the first year must fulfill all remaining
Honors requirements, may substitute REL
100 for HON 100, and may be excused
from taking HON 120. Students who enter
the first semester of the sophomore year
must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may substitute REL 100 for
HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors
Honors Program 213
Humanities liberal arts foundation courses
for HON 130, may substitute ENL 111 for
HON 111, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
Scholars Program for Advanced
Transfer Students
Students with more than 16 credits in
transfer work may enter the Scholars
Program but may not enter the Honors
Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors courses, join an
Honors House, and participate in all
Honors Program activities. In order to
graduate with the Scholars Program transcript designation, students must: join an
Honors House and participate in required
meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50
or higher, and take: HON 340, HON 490
and any two other Honors courses.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses: All Honors students
must belong to an Honors House for the
purpose of receiving academic advising
and program information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory
meetings of the Honors Program or of their
Houses. These meetings are necessary for
advising, information, and governance.
When students enter the Honors Program
they choose to join one of the four Honors
Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship,
major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors
students. Crockett House also organizes
events related to scholarship such as
College scholarship events and high school
research fairs.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates
public relations, job placement, and fund
raising opportunities for all Honors students. Pike House also organizes events for
alumni and fund raising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission
and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all
Honors students. Griffin House also organizes events for recruiting and socializing,
such as banquets, parties, and high school
recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service learning, social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students.
Hesser House also organizes related events,
such as honors service days and Augsburg
experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review: Students
manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate
scholarship. The Review accepts submissions from students at Augsburg and other
colleges and universities around the
nation.
Honors Disputation League:
Students organize, coach, research, write,
and rehearse as teams which then compete
in intramural debate tournaments held
four times each year.
Student House Presidents, Debate
Captains, and Student Councils:
Students elected to leadership within their
Honors House may serve as House
Presidents or Debate Captains. The House
Presidents sit on the Honors Student
Presidents Council and make critical decisions about program courses and
resources. House Debate Captains organize
the Inter-House Disputations and judge
disputes among the Honors Houses.
214 Honors Program
Student-Created Learning Experiences
(SCLE)
Honors students may learn through
established courses or through studentcreated learning experiences. These student created experiences may substitute for
Honors curricular requirements, or may
simply enrich a student’s education. Such
student-created experiences may count
toward requirements in majors and satisfy
Honors requirements at the same time, or
simply be an elective.
Student-created learning experiences
may take any form. Some possible forms
include:
• Student Created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
• Full course (10-20 students)
• Reading Groups (2-9 students)
• Individual Reading and Examination
(individual study)
• Student/Faculty Research (may be one or
many students)
Process: A student-created learning
experience may be proposed by any
Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty
or staff person. The interested student
should speak with either an Honors
Council Member or the Honors Program
Director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors student created learning experience form. Finally, the
proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors Program Director who
will carry the proposal to the Honors
Council for review.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken
in the order listed below, but can be taken
out of order if schedule conflicts require it.
First Year
Fall
• First-year students select Honors House
membership.
• First-year students not permitted to join
Augsburg Honors Review or Honors
Disputation League.
• HON 100 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning I
• HON 120 Scholar Citizen (includes
theatre lab, critical thinking skill)
Spring
• HON 130 Liberating Letters (humanities
LAF and speaking skill)
• HON 111 Effective Writing (or advanced
placement or transfer)
Second Year
Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450
Augsburg Honors Review or HON 460
Honors Disputation League
• HON 220: Scholar Scientist (one natural
sciences and mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning skill)
Spring
• HON 240: Science, Technology, and
Citizenship (one natural sciences and
mathematics lab LAF)
Third Year
Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450
Augsburg Honors Review and HON 460
Honors Disputation League
• HON 250: Social Scientist (social and
behavioral sciences LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (President
or Dean teaches. P/N, no credit, meets
twice each semester for 90 minutes)
Spring
• HON 230: Arts and the City (fine arts
LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (same as
Fall semester)
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Fourth Year
Fall
• Students may join HON 450 Augsburg
Honors Review and HON 460 Honors
Disputation League in their fourth year
• HON 200: Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning II
Spring
• HON 490: Honors Senior Seminar
Research Requirement: At some point
before graduating, students must take at
least two semesters of the following:
• HON 450 Augsburg Honors Review
• HON 460 Honors Disputation League
• HON 470 Student/Faculty Research
Collaboration
Summary Notes:
• The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general education requirements
except foreign language and physical
education.
• Students past first year may take courses
out of the recommended sequence without prior permission.
• Residency: All Honors students must
complete seven full-credit courses in the
Augsburg Honors Program to meet the
Honors residency requirement for graduation.
HONORS COURSES.
HON 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
Honors section of REL 100. Some students (e.g. some science majors) may
need to defer the course and take HON 100 in another term.
HON 120
The Scholar Citizen
An introduction to the Honors Program. Course content focuses on great (and
significant) primary texts focusing on the connections between learning and
citizenship, or the public uses of knowledge (e.g. Plato’s cave). Based on the
medieval liberal arts trivium (grammar, rhetoric, logic). (includes theatre lab)
HON 130
The Liberating Letters
Problem-based or question-based interdisciplinary humanities course.
Emphasizes public uses of knowledge; uses resources of Cities; and satisfies
the public speaking skill.
HON 111
Honors Introduction to Effective Writing
Linked with HON 130, this effective writing course employs a rhetoric-based
and argument focused approach to writing.
HON 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
Honors section of REL 200.
HON 220
The Scholar Scientist
Inspired by the medieval quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy,
music), this course addresses systems of quantitative thought, including logic,
computing, formal systems. Fulfills graduation QR requirement.
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HON 230
Arts and the City
Interdisciplinary fine arts course where students attend museums, galleries,
concerts, plays, and other significant arts events.
HON 240
Science, Technology, and Citizenship
Multi-disciplinary/interdisciplinary lab science course. Physics, biology, and
chemistry are used to critically examine a key national or global issue.
HON 250
The Social Scientist
Problem-based/question-based course in social sciences involving at least two
social science disciplines and several faculty. Makes substantial use of the
resources of the Twin Cities.
Travel Seminar
May include a Center for Global Education 10-day seminar, other international travel, or
domestic immersion trip.
HON 340
Junior Colloquium: The Scholar as Leader
Taught by the dean and/or president of the College, this seminar explores
themes of leadership and service in the public context. (P/N; 0.0 credit, meets
twice a semester for 90 minutes each seminar.)
HON 380
Student-Created Learning Experience (SCLE)
Following the guidelines set forth above, SCLEs may take many forms as
determined by the student and faculty creating the learning experience (may
be .5 or 1.0 credit, may be traditional or P/N).
HON 450
Augsburg Honors Review: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving on the Augsburg Honors Review. (0.0 credit, P/N
only)
HON 460
Honors Disputation: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving in the Disputation League. (0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 470
Student/Faculty Collaboration: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving on the student/faculty research collaboration.
(0.0 credit, P/N only)
HON 490
Honors Senior Seminar
This course integrates and synthesizes themes from all four years of the
Honors Program. It also expands upon the themes of HON 120 by studying
several great primary texts related to philosophy, rhetoric, vocation and meaning.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES—INS
I
nterdisciplinary studies programs draw
upon and combine coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide both
broad perspective and in-depth focus on an
area of study. Through interdisciplinary
programs and courses, students can gain
greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their
own. Augsburg offers a number of majors
that are interdisciplinary in nature. They
include:
American Indian Studies
Environmental Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions and
requirements are listed alphabetically within the Departments and Programs section
of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary
course offerings are listed under
International Studies.
LEADERSHIP STUDIES MINOR.
Coordinator
Norma Noonan
The world of the 21st century demands
complex skills. It is not enough to have an
area of expertise or be a good manager.
One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg
curriculum offers a minor in leadership
studies, drawing on a wide variety of
courses across disciplinary lines. A minor
in leadership studies can enhance your
major in a wide variety of disciplines
including business, sociology, political science, communication, computer science,
economics, and psychology.
Required courses: (4)
BUS 242
Principles of Management (no
prereq.)
SOC 349 Organizational Theory (prereq.
SOC 121 or permission of
instructor)
COM 345 Organizational Communication
(no prereq.)
POL 421 (Topics: This topic only)
Becoming a Leader (prereq. one
POL course or permission of
instructor) This course is the
only integrative course in the
minor.
Required electives: (2)
Select two courses from the following list.
(No more than one per department.)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
(prereq. BUS 242)
BUS 440 Strategic Management (prereq.
BUS 242 or 200)
HIS 122 20th-Century United States
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
(WEC/Day)
PSY 373 Industrial Organizational
Psychology (prereq. PSY 102 or
105)
COM 321 Business and Professional
Speaking
COM 355 Small Group Communication
(no prereq.)
COM 410 The Self and the Organization
(WEC)
MIDDLE EAST STUDIES MINOR.
The Middle East studies minor offers
students the opportunity to learn about the
religions, economic situation, historical
and political developments, literature, philosophy, and culture of Middle Eastern
people and countries.
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218 Interdisciplinary Studies
Requirements
Six courses, including language and
area studies courses (consult the program
director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
ences, with at least one course to be selected in each area.
1. Language courses: one year (two
courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or
another Middle Eastern language (or
equivalent competency)
Students are encouraged to continue
more advanced language study through the
ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of
study abroad or an internship in the
Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
2. Required foundational course: POL
358 (Hamline) Politics and Society of the
Middle East.
See International Relations, page 220.
PEACE AND GLOBAL STUDIES MINOR.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the humanities and social sciINTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES.
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari’ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and
Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience,
focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects
of that experience.
INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down
the Mississippi River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to
the river. Students will engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators, activists, and government employees.
(Prereq.: POL 241 or equivalent and passing a water safety test)
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
I
nternational relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with
the basis for informed global citizenship,
preparing them for graduate study or
careers in foreign service, nonprofit, or
international business. The student may
focus on a discipline or geographic area of
the world. The program consists of a core
of seven courses and six electives chosen
from a wide list of courses offered at
Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study
opportunities throughout the year.
Competency in one language is required,
and some students study two languages.
All majors complete a significant senior
research project and thesis on a topic of
their own choosing.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international
studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students
in the recent past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle East,
Western Europe, Russia and East Central
Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
Recent students have had double
majors in history, political science, international business, or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and
minors are possible with the international
relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Required core courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 103 The Modern World
or HIS 104 The Modern Non-Western
World
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490 Seminar in International
Relations
Two of the following:
HIS 332 History of U.S. Foreign
Relations
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policies
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of
college work in a modern language.
Required electives
Six of the following (not more than three
from any one discipline may be counted
toward the major):
BUS 362, 368, 465
ECO 317, 360, 365
HIS 323, 346, 348, 350, 352, 354, 440, 474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350, 351, 359, 382, 459
REL 356, 420
SOC 141
COM 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331,
SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Modern Languages)
SWK 230
Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here
with the approval of the program director,
as well as a fourth term or higher of college work in a second foreign language.
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Note: Only the fourth or higher term of
language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot be
credited toward the 13 required courses.
Students should confer with the program
director about regional and disciplinary
concentrations possible within the major;
for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines
in the program.
One elective from the list of international
relations major electives, excluding other
business, economics, and marketing courses.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met
by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing:
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements for
the major, the student must complete an
honors thesis no later than March 1 of the
senior year and must defend the thesis
before a faculty committee. Students
should declare their intention to complete
an honors major by the end of their
junior year.
S: one of the following IR electives:
ECO 365, HIS 350, or PHI 355
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
International Relations Major with
International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international
relations major, plus the following six
courses:
BUS 362 International Business
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
Two of the following:
BUS 368 Responding to the Challenges
of Japan
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 365 Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development
Note: Several of the business courses have
prerequisites. Please consult the catalog
and your academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and
POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS
332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modern
language. Three courses from the list of
required electives for the major. Not more
than two courses from any department can
count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The peace and global studies minor
focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and inter-cultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it
takes advantage of the campus resources of
the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted each
year by Augsburg College) and the Center
for Global Education. The minor is structured as a learning community that
involves students, faculty, staff, and community members; it focuses on experiential
learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and environmental sustainability. Students will draw
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on study abroad in taking local actions to
address global issues.
The minor consists of two required
courses (POL 160 and SWK 230), two
upper division electives (chosen from ECO
365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, INS/WST
311, POL/WST 341, REL 313, POL/WST
359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS 346, POL 353,
ECO 495, SOC 240, ENL 365, and other
topics or study abroad courses, with
approval of program director), a senior
keystone seminar, a study abroad requirement, and participation in local peacerelated activities. See International
Relations program director for full program
description.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
I
nternational study at Augsburg aims to
provide students the skills needed to be
successful in today’s global world. The
College’s strong commitment to a global
perspective and its mission to “...nurture
future leaders in service to the world,” provide the foundation to include international study in every student’s degree program.
In addition to the following courses,
students have over 200 programs in over
sixty countries from which to choose the
best opportunity for their discipline and
personal needs. Contact Augsburg Abroad
for advising on study abroad programs,
finances, and academics. Augsburg Abroad
is the front door for students and faculty
interested in study abroad. More information about study abroad is located in the
Augsburg Abroad section of this catalog.
CENTER FOR GLOBAL. EDUCATION COURSES.
■ CROSSING BORDERS: GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN MESOAMERICA
(MEXICO)—FALL
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and
empowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key social, economic,
political, and cultural issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore the interconnectedness of
race, class, and gender, and learn first-hand from both women and men who are involved
in struggles for sustainable development and social change. The program begins with a
one-week seminar/orientation in the U.S-Mexico border region and ends with a two-week
seminar in El Salvador. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, in Augsburg housing
approximately six weeks, and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks.
All students will be expected to take POL/WST 359, REL/WST 366, and at least one
Spanish course. In addition, they may choose between taking a second Spanish course or
completing an internship or field research (independent study).
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
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SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or or equivalent.)
POL/WST 359
Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin America. Particular attention is
given to women’s organizing efforts around issues of domestic and political
violence, ecology, human rights, democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social change.
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REL/WST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequistes: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
■ INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP (MEXICO) — FALL
This program, designed for international business majors, will study the important role
that Mexico plays in the U.S. in relation to trade issues, how to conduct business in and
with Mexico, and use it as a lens to learn about international business topics that are relevant in many different countries. The program includes intensive Spanish language instruction, a four-week family stay, a week-long seminar on international business in Mexico
City, and short trips to other nearby regions in order to develop a broader perspective on
globalization and international business issues.
All students will take two Spanish language courses and BUS 495. For their fourth
course, they may take Topics in Business Spanish, or complete an internship or independent study.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selection Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote culture understanding students review all
the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class
discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by
placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for 212.)
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SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility through oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversations in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. Taught by Mexican
instructors.s (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices on contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or the equivalent.)
BUS 495
Global Business Issues and Developing Countries: Mexico and
Beyond.
This course examines global economic conditions today and explores vital
issues, such as exchange rates, trade balances, international joint ventures,
resources, tariffs, trade barriers, government regulations’ shipping option, etc.
Emphasis is on understanding issues from the perspective of both developed
and developing countries, using Mexico as a case study. (Prerequisites.: ECO
112 or 113, and BUS 242 or MKT 252, or consent of instructor).
BUS/HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 399 Internship
The internship seminar is a rigorous academic course that involves not only
approximately 100 hours of work experience and/or participant observation in
a Mexican business, government agency, school, or other organization, but
also participation in a seminar that explores cultural issues, organizational
analysis, and personal and professional development through class discussions
and written and oral assignments. Students seeking Spanish credit must
receive approval from department chair to enrollment.
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SPA 495
Topics in Business Spanish
Aims to enable intermediate and advanced Spanish language students develop
proficiency in the vocabulary, grammar, and cultural competencies necessary
to successfully conduct business in Spanish-speaking countries, with an
emphasis on Latin America. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent or instructor’s consent.)
HIS/INS/POL/REL/WST 499 Independent Study
Students who are highly independent and self-motivated may conduct independent, field-based research during the last third of the semester and participate in a seminar that explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. This course option is intended for serious students who want to begin
research related to a senior thesis or capstone project.
■ MIGRATION AND GLOBALIZATION: ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITIES
(MEXICO)—SPRING
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish language classes, an internship
or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities
that are organizing for positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the environment.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, women’s studies, political science, and religion.
Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six
weeks living with Mexican host families.
All students will be expected to take HIS/WST 357 and three of the following:
POL/WST 341, one to two Spanish courses, an internship or independent study.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
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SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent.)
HIS/WST 357 Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
This course traces the historical development of gender, class-based, and
racial/ethnic oppression in Latin America from the Conquest to the present
day, and explores the history of resistance and social change in Latin America.
POL 341/WST 341 Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment
Explores issues of globalization and social change in Mexico and analyzes
political, social and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable
development from a gender perspective. Particular emphasis will be placed on
environmental issues and the causes of migration/emigration and social unrest
in Mexico.
HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequisites: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
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HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
■ SOCIAL WORK IN A LATIN AMERICAN CONTEXT (MEXICO)—SPRING
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice.
Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 15. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course
or its equivalent. (Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of
January, prior to the start of the semester.) Priority is given to social work majors.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent.)
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SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
Develops students’ understanding of current social, economic, political, and
cultural realities in Mexico through an exploration of Mexican culture and history. Emphasis on intercultural communication and the role of U.S. foreign
policy in Mexico. Aims to frame students’ knowledge of contemporary social
welfare and social work practice with migrants and immigrants in the
Minnesota and the United States at large.
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Develops student understanding and working knowledge of human behavior
in families and in groups. The Mexican context of family and group work will
be examined and uniquely Mexican models will be explored and discussed in
relation to current family and group theory. Groups can be used to accomplish
individual, family, organizational and/or community goals. Students will practice skills needed to be an effective group member and facilitator in class. A
six-week home stay with a Mexican family will provide an opportunity to
learn about Mexican family structure through personal experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent
participants in efforts to achieve change in social policies and programs. This
course in comparative social policy uses Mexico and the United States as a
context for studying policy formation, implementation, analysis and the influence of values on these processes. Central to this course is a service-learning
component. Those enrolled in Social Work Field Experience may use the same
field setting for both courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social
workers and citizens in formulating, implementing and evaluating policy
responsive to social needs are addressed. United States and Mexican immigration and migration policies will be used a primary vehicle for this critical
analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours to the practicum hours
required for the BSW degree for those students with Spanish language oral
competency. Involves sharing of experiences with other students in a small
group seminar. (Prereq.: intermediate Spanish, candidacy status; concurrent
with SWK 316. P/N grading only).
■ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE (GUATEMALA,
EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA)—FALL OR SPRING
This program introduces students to the key issues facing Central Americans. For two
decades the people of Central America have been in upheaval and have experienced fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of revolution and civil war
on the lives and culture of the people and the environment of Guatemala, El Salvador, and
Nicaragua.
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Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador,
and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. All students will take the following four courses:
1) one Spanish course, 2) REL 366, 3) HIS/WST 355, and 4) POL 459.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211
for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Guatemalan instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite:
SPA 311 or equivalent.)
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HIS/WST/ISS 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and racial/ethnic oppression and the history of
resistance and social change in Latin America from the Conquest to the present day. Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial periods, and concludes with the post-war period in Central America.
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics: Citizen Participation in Policy
Formulation within a Globalized Economy — A Nicaraguan Case
Study
This course exposes students to key debates shaping the contemporary political economy of development in Nicaragua and the rest of Central America.
The course aims to help students understand the interplay between global
processes and political and economic factors that define development policy
formulation and implementation at the national level today.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
■ NATION BUILDING, GLOBALIZATION, AND DECOLONIZING THE MIND:
SOUTHERN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES (NAMIBIA)—FALL OR SPRING
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid South African colonization. South
Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process of globalization in today’s world; the challenges posed by
under and unequal development; and the long-term project of decolonizing the mind.
INS 312
The Development Process — Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative
Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
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HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the United States:
Struggles Against Colonialism, Apartheid, and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the United States, strategies of resistance, the successes and limitations
of political victories over apartheid and racism, and the lingering economic,
social, political, and psychological effects of racism.
HIS/INS/POL 399 Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the
opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a development agency. This
replaces the Religion and Social Change course.
HIS/INS/POL 499 Independent Study
Students may design a proposal to conduct an independent study of a topic
related to their major or minor
HECUA COURSES.
■
SCANDINAVIAN URBAN STUDIES TERM: NORWAY (SUST)—FALL
Participants will gain a deep understanding of contemporary Norway, using the welfare
state and the notion of citizenship as the focus for investigation. The curriculum consists
of three interrelated seminars that together give participants an understanding of how the
welfare state has evolved and how it is practiced in the context of a social democracy
undergoing major changes in response to immigration. Students explore the relationship
between Scandinavian countries, the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe, the
European Union, and broader global politics. Students have the option of Norwegian language study or an independent study project.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Challenges of Globalization to the Scandinavian Welfare State
INS 393
Scandinavian Art and Literature
INS 394
Urbanization and Immigration
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
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■ COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA: ECUADOR (CILA)—FALL AND
SPRING
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship
designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a home stay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life
and culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social
change are compared and contrasted. Students learn first-hand about the social problems
in Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which communities are addressing these
challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in
Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or
Spanish.
INS 366
Community Participation and Social Change
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
(2 course credits)
■ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT, AND CULTURE:
BANGLADESH — SPRING
The Sustainable Development, Environment, and Culture program addresses the challenges and prospects for development in Bangladesh through intensive classroom and field
study of development models, Bengali culture, and religion. Throughout the semester students are led to develop complex understandings of how Bangladeshi citizens, non-governmental organizations, development agencies, and the government envision and implement
plans for a more just and sustainable future. Getting to know key actors in Bangladesh’s
development is at the core of the program, as is hands-on experience through internship
and independent study.
INS 307
Culture and Society (1.5 credits)
INS 313
Sustainable Development
INS 399
Internship
(1.0 credit)
and
INS 397
Internship
(.5 credit)
(total 1.5 credits)
Or
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
(1.0 credit)
and
INS 497
Independent Study/Research
(.5 credit)
(total 1.5 credits)
International Studies 233
■ DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL CHANGE: NORTHERN IRELAND — SPRING
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical,
political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and
the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the
UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in Coleraine.
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
■ DIVIDED STATES OF EUROPE: GLOBALIZATION AND INEQUALITIES IN THE
NEW EUROPE — SPRING
The Divided States of Europe program examines the development of the European
Union (EU), including its historical foundations and institutional basis, contemporary,
democratic, and social challenges, and its expansion to include the former communist
nation-states of Central and Eastern Europe. The program explores the relationship
between the EU and globalization and, in particular, questions whether the EU adequately
addresses the human dimensions of globalization.
Scandinavia and Poland will be used as case studies throughout the program;
Scandinavia because of its strong democratic credentials, relatively evenly distributed
wealth, and unique range of experiences with the European integration project; Poland
because of its tumultuous history, recent accession to EU membership, and role as a major
supplier of migrant labor within Europe.
INS 371
Ever Closer Union: The Challenge of European Integration
INS 376
Included but Excluded? Globalization and Human Rights in
Europe
INS 499
Independent Study
234
LANGUAGES
STUDIES
AND
CROSS-CULTURAL
T
he Department of Languages and
Cross-cultural Studies at Augsburg College
contributes in many ways to realizing the
College’s mission of providing liberal arts
education for service in today’s world. The
department is committed to the view that
education should go beyond career preparation and that familiarity with the language and culture of another people is an
essential step in the development of a truly
global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to majors
in French, German, Norwegian, and
Spanish. (A major in cross-cultural studies
is being developed. See department chair
or Academic Advising for details.)
Introductory courses in Ojibwe and
American Sign Language are offered at
Augsburg, and courses in Chinese, Japanese,
Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg
students through the College’s affiliation
with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities
colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation,
but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions.
Students anticipating careers in international business, social work, the diplomatic
corps, the health professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or
minor in languages. In addition,
a minor in languages or linguistics is a
valuable research tool for those intending
to pursue graduate study in most academic
disciplines.
Languages and Cross-cultural Faculty
Frankie Shackelford (Chair), Anita Fisher,
Diane Mikkelson, Pary PezechkianWeinberg, Kate Reinhardt, Susana
Sandmann, Donald Steinmetz, Dann
Trainer, John vanCleve
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
The major consists of ten courses above
211 (Norwegian only: 211 and above),
including two courses in culture, two
courses in language, two courses in literature, KEY 480, and three electives (from
any of the three areas above). At least
seven of these courses must be taught in
the target language of the major and at
least four of them must be taken on the
Augsburg campus.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing 411 in French, German, Norwegian, or
Spanish (W) and KEY 480 (W and S).
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 235
Minor
Transfer Students
The minor consists of four courses
above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and
above), including one in language and one
in literature or culture. All of these courses
must be taught in the target language, and
at least two of them must be taken on the
Augsburg campus.
Transfer students intending to major or
minor in languages must take a minimum
of one upper division course per year at
Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses
accepted for transfer must have been taken
within the past seven years.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply in the junior
year. Requirements: 3.50 GPA in the major,
3.50 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad is required
for majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. An
advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills
with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Teaching Licensure
Since spring term 2001, Augsburg
College no longer offers a licensure program in modern languages.
LANGUAGES AND CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES COURSES.
■ AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people. (Fall: 101; spring: 102, Prereq.: 101)
■ CHINESE (CHN)
Chinese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
■ FARSI (FAR)
FAR 111/112 Beginning Farsi I, II
An introductory sequence in Basic Modern Persian (Farsi). Aims to develop
communicative skills in understanding, speaking, translating into English, and
reading phonetic transcriptions, while exploring the culture of Iran and other
Farsi-speaking countries such as Afghanistan and Tadjikstan.
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■ FRENCH (FRE)
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these
courses work toward the discovery of French culture and way of life. Four
class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required)
FRE 211, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading
and writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work.
(Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas.
Laboratory assignments. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to
the modern period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French
intellectual, political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
on rotational basis)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through
the reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral
and written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in key modalities at
an advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels
of expression, refinements in style and organization. Laboratory assignments.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 237
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
FRE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
FRE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
FRE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
FRE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
■ GERMAN (GER)
GER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended
narratives in simple German, insights into German culture, and participation
in short conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional
sessions required)
GER 211, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
GER 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
GER 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary,
and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
GER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty
Years War (1648). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
238 Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland since the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to
Romanticism
The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle the German
experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant; from
Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a way to
relive the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
GER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th
Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has
many German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Marx, Freud,
Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of
prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized
the birth of the modern age. (Prereq.: 311)
GER 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student’s use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
GER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
GER 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
GER 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
GER 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
GER 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
■ JAPANESE (JPN)
Japanese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian studies program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 239
■ NORWEGIAN (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. Laboratory work
expected. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111)
NOR 211
Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis
for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review. (Prereq.:
NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
NOR 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
NOR 311
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to place contemporary cultural developments, such as Norway’s changing role in the global community, into a historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper
articles, and video tapes. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor.)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor.)
NOR 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR
311. Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NOR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
NOR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
240 Languages and Cross-cultural Studies
NOR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
NOR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
■ OJIBWE (OJB)
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the modern
languages department and as part of the American Indian Studies major.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction. (Fall:
111; spring: 112, prereq.: 111)
■ SPANISH (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. (Fall: 111 and 112; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin
American societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with
English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work. This course is a
prerequisite for all upper division courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent.
Fall)
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 241
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking
skills in Spanish and seek to expand them. Intensive practice aimed at refining
grammar skills. Highly recommended as a continuation of SPA 311. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SPA 331
Spanish Civilization and Culture
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish contributions to world civilization through historical, intellectual, literary, and artistic movements. In
Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: odd years)
SPA 352, 353 Survey of Spanish Literature I, II
A study of representative authors in Spanish literature, supplemented by lectures on the literary movements and development of Spanish literature.
Lectures, discussion, written, and oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor)
SPA 354
Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and
oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note:
Students who have taken SPA 356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring:
even years)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SPA 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SPA 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SPA 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
SPA 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SPA 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
242 Mathematics
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MARKETING
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MATHEMATICS—MAT
M
athematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools
for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world
from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning
skills that are increasingly expected of
every member of contemporary society.
Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts
education.
Students majoring in mathematics
acquire the skills necessary to serve society
through a variety of careers. In addition to
acquiring computational and problem solving skills, mathematics majors at Augsburg
develop their abilities to reason abstractly;
to conjecture, critique, and justify their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems; to read and
comprehend precise mathematical writing;
to speak and write about mathematical
ideas; and to experience working in teams
on mathematical projects. Students can
prepare for graduate school, for work in
business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in
grades K-12. Students majoring in many
disciplines find it helpful to acquire a
minor or a second major in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of mathematics as a liberal art, its applications to science and
engineering, its applications to actuarial
science, computing, or economics, or in
preparation to teach. Augsburg’s urban
location allows students to gain experience
working with mathematics through internships, cooperative education, and the colloquium course.
Mathematics Faculty
Matthew Haines (Chair), Pavel Belik,
Tracy Bibelnieks, Suzanne Dorée, Kenneth
Kaminsky, Jody Sorensen, John Zobitz
Mathematics 243
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures
MAT 324 Analysis
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
Two MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Students may petition the department
to substitute alternative mathematics or
mathematics-intensive courses for one or
two MAT courses numbered above 200.
Such substitutions must be justified by a
compelling academic rationale presenting a
coherent program of study, typically relating mathematics to another discipline.
Three supporting courses from the following list or substitutes with departmental
approval: CSC 160 (recommended), CSC
170, CSC 320, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (not
both), ECO 318, ECO 490, ESE 330, FIN
331, MAT 163, MAT 173, PHY 121, PHY
122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC 362, SOC
363. No more than one of MAT 163, PSY
215, or SOC 362 may count toward the
supporting courses.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics
Colloquium during junior and senior
years.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT)
and Writing (W) are embedded in the MAT
courses and are met by completing the
major. An additional course in Speaking
(S) is also required and may be met by
either MAT 201 and the major or a course
outside the department; consult your MAT
adviser for recommendations. Also, consult
your MAT adviser for requirements for
meeting Quantitative Reasoning (QR).
Students transferring in mathematics
course(s) towards the major must consult
their MAT adviser about potential additional skills courses needed.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Major
The requirements for the Bachelor of
Science degree are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts degree with mathematics
major except that two MAT electives and
three supporting courses must be chosen
from a focus area approved by the department. Sample focus areas:
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science:
Two of MAT 355, 363, 374, 377 or
approved 395; Three of CSC 160, ECO 112
or 113; MAT 163, MAT 173, ECO 318,
ECO 490, or FIN 331.
Computational Mathematics: Two of MAT
355, 363, 377, or approved 395; CSC 160,
CSC 170; and either MAT 163 or CSC 320.
Physical Sciences: Two of MAT 247, 327,
or 355; CSC 160 or MAT 163; PHY 121122 or CHM 115-116.
Teaching Mathematics: MAT 252; MAT
287; MAT 314; ESE 330; CSC 160.
In addition, an experiential component
in the focus area is required, such as an
internship, volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, or
other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also fulfill the
Augsburg Experience requirement if
approved.
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Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers. The
state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the
major, with the electives specified as: CSC
160, MAT 252 Exploring Geometry, MAT
287 History of Mathematics, MAT 314
Abstract Algebra, and ESE 330 5-12
Methods: Mathematics. At the time of publication, the mathematics requirements for
a concentration in mathematics to teach in
grades 5-8 under elementary education
licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114
Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus I; MAT 163
Introductory Statistics; MAT 252 Exploring
Geometry; MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures; and MAT 287 History of
Mathematics. Elementary Education
majors seeking middle school mathematics
licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with a mathematics department adviser before enrolling in the 200 level MAT
courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
GPA of 3.50 in MAT courses numbered
above 200, 3.00 overall GPA, an honors
project, and approval of the Mathematics
Department. Specific requirements are
available from the department.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Alternatively students may complete a
minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145,
MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 252, MAT 271,
and MAT 287.
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
minor.
At least one MAT course numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics
course, students must have the required
Math Placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. Students who have passed the
College Board Advanced Placement Exam
in calculus should consult with the
Mathematics Department. All other students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during College registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student’s MPG. Students are also
permitted to retake the Math Placement
Exam during their first term of enrollment
at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
Mathematics 245
MATHEMATICS COURSES.
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only.
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit
toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an
emphasis on applications to the social and natural sciences, business, and
everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students
preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a
year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT
145 or other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of
department. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Note: Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 123, MAT 131, or MAT 137.
Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 129, MAT 132, or MAT 138.
Students who have successfully completed a higher number MAT class, a statistics class, or any
other quantitative reasoning class must obtain departmental approval before registering for
MAT 123, 129, 137, or 138.
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics in contemporary society, with
an emphasis on quantitative reasoning including an introduction to probability
and statistics and topics such as the mathematics of finance, graph theory,
game theory, voting theory, linear programming, or cryptography. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I & II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability with an emphasis on the processes of problem solving, reasoning, connections, communication, and representation. These courses are
designed for prospective K-6 elementary school teachers. (Prereq.: MPG 3 for
MAT 137; MAT 137 or MPG 4 for MAT 138)
MAT 145-6
Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for
MAT 146)
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MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis
testing, analysis-of-variance, and regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics, with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may
not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3, Coreq.: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Math of Interest
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, life annuities, and life insurance. Provides an introduction
to actuarial mathematics. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 201
Communicating Mathematics (.5 course)
An introduction to mathematical speaking, typesetting, presentation technology, reading, and bibliographic resources. This half-credit course does not count
toward the mathematics major or minor. Completion of this course plus two
MAT courses numbered above 250 taken at Augsburg that include significant
speaking assignments satisfies the College’s speaking skill requirement.
(Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 245
Calculus III
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 247
Modeling and Differential Equations
Concepts of differential equations including methods of solving first and second order equations and modeling using difference equations and differential
equations with an emphasis on applications to the sciences. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and
geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics,
graph theory, recursion theory, set theory, and formal logic, with an emphasis
on algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof.
(Prereq.: MAT 146 or MAT 163 and MAT 145. Also recommended: CSC 160)
Mathematics 247
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modern mathematics. (Prereq. : MAT 145)
Students are expected to have completed ENL 111 and either MAT 201 or a speaking skill
course before enrolling in any MAT course numbered above 300.
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246 and MAT 271)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including limits, boundedness, continuity, functions,
derivatives, and series in a theoretical setting. (Prereq.: MAT 146, MAT 271.
Also recommended: additional MAT course numbered 200 or higher)
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical implementation of numerical methods on modern computers, and applications. (Prereq: MAT 146 and CSC 160)
MAT 363
Chaotic Dynamical Systems
Concepts of dynamical systems including iteration, stability, orbit diagrams,
symbolic dynamics, chaos, and fractals, along with topics such as applications
of dynamical systems and/or complex dynamics including the Mandelbrot set
and Julia sets. (Prereq.: MAT 146 and MAT 246, 247, or 271)
MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random variables, probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit
Theorem, sampling distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.(Prereq.: MAT
245 for MAT 373. Also recommended MAT 271. MAT 373 for MAT 374)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems
from industrial settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis,
duality theory, alternate optima, and unboundedness with an emphasis on
both the mathematical theory and the application to current business practice.
(Prereq.: MAT 246)
MAT 395/495 Topics/Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial mathematics, complex analysis,
mathematical biology, combinatorics, graph theory, topology, or foundations of
mathematics. (Prereq: at least two MAT courses numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an additional upper division MAT course depending on the particular topic may also be required)
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MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Carries no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study courses:
MAT 199/399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit,
significant mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq. for upper division: at least one upper division MAT
course, junior or senior standing) See also description on page 99.
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum
with the guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing, and consent of instructor.) See also description on page 100.
MEDIEVAL STUDIES
T
HIS 370 Late Middle Ages
HUM 499 Keystone, Medieval Studies
Project
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills
the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal
arts education. Since the study of the liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages,
students majoring in Medieval Studies find
a model context for the pursuit of a liberal
arts degree in the modern world.
One (1) of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 372 Medieval Church
PHI 242 Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
REL 361 Church in the First Four
Centuries
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
he objective of Medieval Studies is to
introduce students to the culture of the
Middle Ages — its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature — and to the
disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills
necessary for its serious study.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in Medieval Studies
prepares students for life beyond college.
Because of its emphasis on precise reading
and analysis of texts, careful writing, and
spirited discussion, the major in Medieval
Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate or professional study, as well as
employment opportunities that require
abilities in communication, critical and
abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program
Director), Kristin M. Anderson (Art), Mark
L. Fuehrer (Philosophy), Douglas E. Green
(English), John Harkness (English),
Martha B. Johnson (Theatre Arts), Merilee
I. Klemp (Music), Philip A. Quanbeck II
(Religion), Bruce R. Reichenbach
(Philosophy), Mark D. Tranvik (Religion)
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Nine courses, including:
Four (4) core requirements:
HUM 120 Medieval Connections
HIS 369 Early and Middle Ages
One (1) of the following literature courses:
ENL 330 Shakespeare
ENL 332 Renaissance and Reformation
ENL 360 The Medieval World
ENL 361 The Classical Tradition
One (1) of the following history of arts
courses:
ART 386 Medieval Art
ART 387 Renaissance and Baroque Art
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
Two (2) electives from the following courses:
HIS 374 Medieval Crusades
HIS 440 Monks and Heretics
POL 380 Western Political Thought
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may
be taken as electives.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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250 Medieval Studies
Minor
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Skills
Five courses including HUM 120. The
remaining four courses must be in different
disciplines, as grouped above (history, literature, religion/philosophy, and history of
arts).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of collegelevel Latin or other medieval language
approved by their adviser, which will fulfill
the Modern Languages Graduation Skills
requirement.
Fulfilled outside the major.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg
Experience is required for graduation. For
the Medieval Studies major this might
include study abroad, or internships at the
University of Minnesota’s Rare Books
Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript
Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance
Festival. Prior approval of adviser is
required for all Augsburg Experiences
related to Medieval Studies.
COURSES.
HUM 120
Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe (Medieval Connections)
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to study European culture during a period known as the High
Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and feeling, which includes history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material, for example, by having students and faculty
attend class in academic regalia, just as they did in medieval universities.
(Humanities LAF, Spring)
For other course descriptions, please refer to the specific departments elsewhere in the catalog.
METRO-URBAN STUDIES—INS
M
etro-Urban studies is a multidisciplinary major and minor taught by faculty
in sociology, economics, history, political
science, social work, art, and other related
disciplines. Metro-Urban studies is designed
to blend classroom, theory, field studies, and
internships that focus the content of liberal
learning on the metropolitan community
and the process of urbanization.
Metro-Urban studies introduces students to the wide variety of careers related
to urban and metropolitan affairs and
equip students with the analytical and theoretical tools required to understand and
contribute to the metropolitan community.
The Metro-Urban studies major and minor
also provide undergraduate preparation for
postgraduate studies in planning, architecture, law, public administration, environmental studies, social welfare, government,
community organization, and theology.
Internships, community service-learning,
and cooperative education are available as
ways to enhance the quality of the major and
make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan opportunities afforded by the College’s
location. The Higher Education Consortium
for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich
the overall program with additional courses
and semester-long programs.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Garry Hesser (Director, SOC), Andrew
Aoki (POL), Jeanne Boeh, Keith Gilsdorf,
Stella Hofrenning (ECO), Michael Lansing
(HIS), Lars Christiansen, Nancy Fischer
(SOC), Michael Shock (SWK), Kristin
Anderson (ART)
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten courses including:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
SOC 111 Community and the Modern
Metropolis
HIS 316 U.S. Urban Environmental
History
or HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities
or HIS 335 Urban American History
or ART 249/349 HIS 249/349 The
Designed Environment
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 Political/Statistics/
Methodology
SOC 363 Research Methods
or POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
INS 399 Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related
courses.
SOC 381, taken in conjunction with INS
399, fulfills the Keystone requirement.
HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the MetroUrban Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities
program. Students interested in graduate
school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics instead of
ECO 110.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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252 Metro-Urban Studies
Minor
POL 122, SOC 111, HIS 316/225/
249/349, SOC 381 and one of the following: ECO 110, HIS 335, or INS 399.
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by the
director of the program.
METRO-URBAN STUDIES COURSES.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
INS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. Internships place students with sponsoring organizations
that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
INS 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designed course developed by a student (or group of students),
utilizing the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a
department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211 and consent of
instructor)
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
■ URBAN STUDIES OPTIONS THROUGH HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. Through HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field
learning programs of exceptional quality located in Scandinavia, South America, Central
America, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities.
Also see International Studies listings.
URBAN STUDIES COURSES.
■ I. METRO-URBAN STUDIES TERM (MUST)—FALL OR SPRING
This Semester in the Cities program focuses upon the Twin Cities metro area.
INS 358
Reading Seminar: Contested Theories of Poverty, Inequality and
Social Change
Interdisciplinary readings connect experiences and direct observation with
theory and research on the impact of race, class, and gender on social inequality and unequal urban development. Competing theories and strategies for
urban and neighborhood development are examined in the context of dominant ideology and perspectives of people who challenge it.
Metro-Urban Studies 253
INS 359
Field Seminar: Social Policy and Anti-Poverty Strategies in Theory
and Practice
Concrete conditions of life and community issues in different neighborhoods
provide varying—at times competing—views on the Twin Cities “civic ideology.” Field observations, dialogue with residents, interviews, and oral history
provide data to identify inequality and to assess theories and strategies for
explaining and overcoming it.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 99.
■ II. CITY ARTS—SPRING
Study of the politics of artistic expression and the relationship between emerging art and
urban cultures. Minneapolis-St. Paul provides rich resources for the program.
INS 330
Field Seminar: Arts Praxis
Exploration of life experiences and works of artists, cultural workers, and
community organizers for understanding the differences between formal institutional art and community-based art forms. Interviews and participant observation at arts performances and cultural events.
INS 331
Creating Social Change: Art and Culture in Political, Social and
Historical Context
Study of the social and cultural history of urban art, the role of art and culture
in everyday life, and the relationship between intellectual discourse and the
politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and discussions integrate aesthetic
theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 99.
■ III. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: SCIENCE, POLITICS, AND PUBLIC
POLICY — FALL
Focuses on the social, scientific, ecological, and economic underpinnings of public policy
and conflict over natural resources and environmental quality.
INS 345
Social Dimensions of Environmental Change
INS 346
Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 399
Internship and Field Methods (2 course credits)
■ IV. WRITING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
INS 354
Reading for Social Change: Writing in Context
INS 355
Writing for Social Change: Creative Writing Workshop
INS 399
Internship and Integration Seminar (2 course credits)
■ V. SEE HECUA UNDER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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MUSIC—MUS
T
he Music Department at Augsburg
College offers professional music training
in the context of a liberal arts curriculum
through three music degree programs and
five majors. It also offers a variety of music
courses and ensemble experiences that are
available to non-music majors and courses
that meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a
major artistic center makes it an ideal place
to study music, and the music faculty seek
and encourage opportunities that connect
the campus and the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow students to
explore the links between theory and
applied knowledge and may take many
forms, including internships; community
performances; music therapy practica;
community-based learning projects;
required off-campus performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and
study within and outside the United States.
The music department is an institutional member of the National Association of
Schools of Music (NASM) and the
American Music Therapy Association
(AMTA).
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Douglas
Diamond, Stephen Gabrielsen, Peter
Hendrickson, Roberta Kagin, Ned Kantar,
Merilee Klemp
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol
Barnett, Fred Bretschger, Marv Dahlgren,
Bridget Doak, Susan Druck, Lynn
Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth,
Bradley Greenwald, Nancy Grundahl,
Megan Holroyd, Mary Horozaniecki, Joan
Hutton, Jim Jacobson, Kathy Kienzle, Rena
Kraut, Steve Lund, K. Christian McGuire,
Laurie Merz, Vladan Milenkovic, Rick
Penning, Michael Petruconis, O. Nicholas
Raths, Andrea Stern, Sonja Thompson,
Shannon Wettstein, Angela Wyatt
Fine Arts Manager
Randall Davidson
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Anderson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
DEGREES/MAJORS.
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business
Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bachelor of Science
Music therapy major
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate
degree the preparation necessary to meet
the AMTA requirements for becoming a
certified music therapist.
Music 255
Music Minor
Music
Music business
**All music majors and music
minors** must choose and apply to a
degree program by the end of their fourth
semester of study. Degree and GPA requirements and applications are in the Music
Department Student Handbook. Transfer
students should meet with a music degree
adviser as soon as possible after enrolling
at Augsburg.
DEGREE AND MAJOR.
REQUIREMENTS.
Music Core
MUS 101
MUS 111
MUS 102
MUS 112
MUS 201
MUS 211
MUS 202
MUS 212
MUS 231
Materials of Music I
Aural Skills I
Materials of Music II
Aural Skills II
Materials of Music III
Aural Skills III
Form and Analysis
Aural Skills IV
History and Literature of
Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music II
Piano Proficiency Test (see Music
Department Handbook)
Music Repertoire Tests (see Music
Department Handbook)
Graduation Skills for Music Majors:
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
music major. Consult the department chair
or an academic adviser for requirements
for meeting the Writing (W) and
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skills.
For the music major, the graduation
skill in Speaking (S) will be met by completing the following course:
Bachelor of Arts in Music:
S: MUS 341 — Basic Conducting
Bachelor of Arts in Music with a Music
Business Concentration:
S: MUS/BUS 105 — The Music Business
Bachelor of Music Performance:
S: MUS 341 — Basic Conducting
Bachelor of Music Education:
S: MUS 341 — Basic Conducting
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy:
S: MUS 363 — Expressive/Creative Arts in
Healing
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
143 or 144 or 145: Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major
instrument in accordance with degree
requirement (0.0 credit)
Transfer Students and Graduation
Skills: Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
MUS 358 Junior Recital and/or
MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121: Large
Augsburg Ensemble
Four to eight semesters in accordance with
degree requirement
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal
arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend
to pursue non-performance graduate study
256 Music
or desire to enter one of the many music
related business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Faculty Adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 458 Senior Recital
One (1.0) credit of approved courses outlined in the Music Department Student
Handbook.
One (1.0) credit of upper division music
courses.
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit) Eight semesters of half hour lessons
in the major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142or 143 or
144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music Business Major
The music business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and
to pursue career opportunity where the
arts and commerce intersect. Courses in
music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and internships. These experiences prepare students
for careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and
general music business. The program
affords both the performing artist and the
business student the opportunity to pursue
music business studies. The music business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of
Arts in Music with Music Business
Concentration (designed with a music
emphasis) and the Bachelor of Arts in
Business Administration with
Specialization in Music Business
(designed for the music/business student).
Faculty Adviser: Ned Kantar
B.A. in Music with Music Business
Concentration
Requirements:
Music core and:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
MUS 458 Senior Recital
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit) Eight semesters of half hour lessons
in the major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142 or 143 or
144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Music 257
B.A. in Business Administration with
Specialization in Music Business
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music II
Requirements:
One (1.0) credit of additional music
courses
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 Financial Management
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
3 MUS credits — OR — 2 MUS credits and
1 MUE credit, selected from:
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine
Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(Other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the
Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Music Minor
Requirements: 6 credits
MUS 101, 102 Materials of Music I, II
MUS 111, 112 Aural Skills I, II
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
One of the following two:
MUS 231 History and Literature of
Music I
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121 &
MUP 1xx-2xx Performance Studies (.25
credit) Four semesters in a large Augsburg
ensemble and four (.25 credit) semesters of
performance studies in the major instrument/voice
Pass one music repertoire test
Candidates must submit an application for
admission prior to spring juries of the
sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course
of study designed both for the music major
desiring additional preparation in business
and for the non-music major interested in
pursuing a career in the music industry.
With the music business minor, students
are given the opportunity to enroll in
coursework and participate in on-site field
experiences that address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s
music industry. The minor is a collaborative program between the music and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS/BUS 105 The Music Business:
Marketing, Promotion,
Publishing, Recording
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
MUS/BUS 399 Internship (approved for the
Music Business Minor)
One of the following:
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and
Concert Promotion
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
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All of the above courses plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105
and MUS 245 (maximum of 1 credit in
MUE and/or MUP courses)
■ BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Education Major
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public
schools. This preparation includes coursework that allows the student to become
certified to teach at the elementary through
the secondary level. Students select either
vocal/general or instrumental/general
emphasis. In addition to applying to the
Music Department, Bachelor of Music education major candidates must also apply to
the Department of Education for acceptance into the music education licensure
program. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
successfully complete the requirements for
the Bachelor of Music education major. All
music requirements must be completed
prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is necessary for the music education licensure program.
Faculty Advisers:
Robert Stacke—Instrumental
Peter Hendrickson—Vocal
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 311 Composition I
MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358 Half Junior Recital
MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 Educational Technology
EDC 310 Learning and Development
ESE 300 Reading/Writing in Content
Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning
Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student
Teaching
MUS 359 Music Methods: Choral/Vocal
(.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods:
Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(.5)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.5)
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis:
MUS 251-254 Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
MUS 342 Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
MUS 129 Improvisation (0.0 credit)
MUS/THR 235 Music Theatre (.5 credit)
Instrumental emphasis:
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
(.5 credit)
MUS 129 Improvisation (0.0 credit) two
semesters, OR
MUS 129 one semester AND
MUS 143 one semester
Music elective (1.0 credit)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half hour lessons in the
major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 2xx-4xx Performance Studies
(.5 credit)
Six semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice (second, third, fourth
year)
A Music Education major whose major
instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is
required to take a minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instru-
Music 259
ment/voice that corresponds with their
large ensemble requirement.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121 (.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice (winds
and percussion, Band; strings, Orchestra;
voice, Choir). You must participate in the
ensemble for which you want to teach.
(total= 2.0 credits)
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters in a chamber music course
on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all
music courses and in the major instrument/voice
■ BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Performance Major
A focused classical training program
designed to develop the skills and challenge the performing ability of the individual musician, this degree best prepares students who are interested in private and
studio teaching, professional performance
opportunities, auditions, and graduate
school. Acceptance to the program is by
application and audition (see Handbook).
Faculty Adviser
Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core and:
MUP 1xx Performance Studies
Two semesters of half hour lessons (0.25
credit) in major instrument
MUP 2xx-4xx Performance Studies
Six semesters of one hour lessons (0.5
credit) in major instrument
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
At least four semesters Chamber Music
playing on major instrument (see
Handbook)
MUS 358 Junior Recital (.0 credit)
MUS 459 Senior Recital (.0 credit)
(see Handbook)
MUE 111 or 114 or 121or 141
Large Augsburg Ensembles: eight semesters
OR for guitarists, harpists and pianists:
four semesters of large ensemble and four
additional semesters of chamber music or
other assignment in consultation with
adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
MUS 251-254 Diction (0.25 credit each)
MUS 435 Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
MUS359 Music Methods: Voice/Choral
Elective (1.0 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music
Theater and/or MUE 294 or 494 Opera
Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436 Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 Piano Pedagogy
Elective (1.0 credit)
Instrumentalists:
MUS356 MusicMethods:
Brass/Percussion (0.5 credit); or
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(0.5 credit); or
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings
(0.5 credit)
Electives (1.5 credit)
260 Music
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical
requirements for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification
Examination. The B.S. in music therapy is
minimally a four-and-one-half-year degree
program, which includes a full-time (six
months or 1,040 hours) internship in a
clinical facility approved by the American
Music Therapy Association (AMTA). This
course of study is chosen by students who
wish to become professional music therapists.
Faculty Adviser:
Roberta Kagin
Requirements
Music core and:
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and
Materials
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 363 Expressive and Creative Arts in
Healing
MUS 372, 375 Psychological Foundation
of Music I, II
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 473 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical
Internship
MUS 458 Half Senior Recital
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 262 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
MUS 340 Music Therapy Methods I:
Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
MUS 345 Music Therapy Methods II:
Voice, Piano, Percussion
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design
Procedure, and Analysis I
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit) Eight semesters of half hour lessons
in the major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice and residency at Augsburg
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
143 or 144 or 145 (0.0 credit)
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
tests
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all
music therapy courses
Music Therapy Equivalency/
Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already
have a bachelor’s degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American
Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This equivalency program prepares students for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student’s degree and skill level,
individual requirements will be outlined by
the director of music therapy. There is a
minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major
ensemble for four terms and successful
completion of a two-year music theory
equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program,
equivalency/certification students must:
Music 261
• submit an application for admission during the first semester of residency at
Augsburg
• submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and transferred credits with
the application
• submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Department Student Handbook)
• complete the piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency requirements during the first
semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student’s performance at his or her first jury.
Departmental Honors
Students may apply for departmental
honors by submitting an honors project
proposal to the music faculty during the
first semester of the senior year.
Students submitting a proposal should
include a transcript showing a cumulative
GPA of 3.00 or higher in music courses,
and a brief resume outlining their experience, performances, work, research, leadership roles, and study.
The honors proposal should clearly
outline a project that goes well beyond
required coursework, and could include
but is not limited to one of the following:
defending a senior thesis, presenting an
additional recital, composing a substantial
piece(s), conducting a program, presenting
a research paper, or some combination of
any of the above.
Student Recitals
Students planning a recital should carefully read the Music Student Handbook
and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Registration in performance
studies in the major instrument/voice is
required during the semester in which a
degree recital is given. At least two fulltime music faculty members and the student’s private instructor will evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are graded on a pass/fail basis.
Recitals required for the fulfillment of
the B.M., B.A., or B.S. degree requirements
or Honors program will be sponsored by
the music department. Other non-degree
student recitals may be considered for
departmental sponsorship. All music
degree recitals must meet the academic
guidelines set forth in this catalog.
• B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358)
will be one-half hour in duration for
music education majors, and one hour in
duration for music performance majors.
• B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459)
will be one hour in duration for music
education majors and music performance
majors.
• B.A. and B.S. degree senior recitals (MUS
458) will be one-half hour in duration.
■ EXAMINATIONS
Piano Proficiency
All music majors enrolled in a music
degree program must complete the piano
proficiency requirement by the end of the
sophomore year. Consult the Music
Student Handbook for piano major and
non-piano major requirements and test
dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students
must pass two, and music minors must
pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire
tests and test dates.
262 Music
MUSIC COURSES.
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the registrar’s website
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar> or the Music Department for course offerings in each
term.
■ THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part
writing. To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement
Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
(.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade
of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
(.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing,
and harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
(.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 201
Materials of Music III
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a
minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
(.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS
201 and 211 with a minimal grade of 2.00)
MUS 211
Aural Skills III
(.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS
201. To be taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
(.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211)
MUS 311
Composition I
(.5 course)
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation and score layout; related 20th-century literature. (Prereq.: Passing MUS
202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
Music 263
MUS 312
Composition II
(.5 course)
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm, and form.
Atonality, serialism, indeterminacy, electronic music, minimalism, decategorization. Related literature (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212 with a minimal
grade of 2.0)
■ HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. Live performance will be a feature of this course. The ability to read music is not
required.
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western music, this course explores diverse musical styles
and instruments from many cultures.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
An intensive survey of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750, studying
music in its historical and cultural contexts as well as basic knowledge of
repertory. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102,
201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including
early New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and
progressive jazz.
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
Each course in the MUS 331-334 sequence offers a detailed investigation of Western European classical music from a specific era: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or 20th Century. Significant repertoire
is studied within cultural and historical contexts; listening is emphasized; and each course fulfills
the LAF required skill in writing.
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MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary
worship practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology
student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire (.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western Europe,
Russia, Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance. Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251, 252, 253,
254, or permission from instructor)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire (.5 course)
A study of piano literature from the 17th century to the present. (Prereq.: MUS
231, 232)
■ MUSIC THERAPY
MUS 271
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human
identity, with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of
musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and movement.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 340
Music Therapy Methods I: Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
Basic techniques for strings, brass, and woodwinds with application for the
use of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Methods II: Voice, Piano, Percussion
Basic techniques for voice, piano, and percussion with application for the use
of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 363
Expressive and Creative Arts in Healing
An experiential approach to healing through music, art, drama, dance, and
movement. Consultants will describe and demonstrate specific specialties in
expressive and creative arts, as used in therapy.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
Music 265
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance.
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
(.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a registered music therapist, requiring more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two
hours per week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano,
guitar, and vocal proficiency test)
MUS 479
Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months
(1040 hours). Application for internship must be made nine months in
advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire
tests)
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy
with music. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
■ MUSIC BUSINESS
MUS 105
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics include copyright, licensing,
contracts, publicity and marketing. Other topics include the record industry,
agents and managers. Musical genres and historical periods are compared and
analyzed. This course is also offered as BUS 105.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry,
and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed.
Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and
in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: MUS/BUS 105)
■ METHODS AND PEDAGOGY
MUS 355
MUSIC METHODS: STRINGS
(.5 course)
MUS 356
MUSIC METHODS: BRASS/PERCUSSION
MUS 357
MUSIC METHODS: WOODWINDS (.5 course)
(.5 course)
266 Music
MUS 359
MUSIC METHODS: VOCAL
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
(.5 course)
Explores methods, materials, and techniques for teaching piano. This course
has a community service-learning requirement that fulfills the LAF Augsburg
Experience requirement.
■ APPLIED SKILLS AND GROUP LESSONS
MUS 129
Improvisation (.0 course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 152
Class Voice (.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 155A
Class Piano (.25 course)
This class teaches basic piano skills including scales, chord progressions, harmonization, sight-reading, and improvisation. It will help music majors prepare for the piano proficiency test. (Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from
instructor)
MUS 158
Class Guitar Class Guitar (.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student’s basic skills of Music Theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German Diction (253),
French Diction (254) (each .25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German, and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes
regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis
and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
111, 231)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting (.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection,
advanced conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano
proficiency test and MUS 341)
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MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
■ PERFORMANCE STUDY/CHAMBER MUSIC/RECITALS/ACCOMPANYING
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
Performance Studies provide a unique opportunity for Augsburg students to study on
an individual basis with artist/teachers who are active performers in this region.
Performance Studies courses are available to music majors and non-majors and are individualized to meet the experience, ability, background, and goals of the student.
Music majors may register for 0.25 credits (half-hour weekly lessons); or 0.5 credits
(one hour weekly lessons), in accordance with their specific degree requirements. Nonmajors may register for credit or for 0.0 credit (half hour weekly lessons). First-years may
qualify to have their lesson fee waived (one instrument per semester for half-hour weekly
lessons, 0.0 or 0.25 credits), if concurrently registered for and playing that instrument for a
large ensemble (MUE 111, 112, 114, 121, 141). Other ensembles may qualify upon petition to the music department.
Lessons are numbered sequentially to reflect each year of performance study (i.e. 1xx is
two semesters, first year of study; 2xx is second year of study, etc.) and lessons for credit
must be registered by ADD/DROP form, signed, and delivered to registrar’s office by the
student. Please check with the music office or use the search option on AUGNET Records
and Registration to get the correct course section for instruments with more than one
teacher.
MUP 111-211-311-411 Voice
MUP 132-232-332-432 Bassoon
MUP 116-216-316-416 Electric Bass
MUP 133-233-333-433 Clarinet
MUP 121-221-321-421 Violin
MUP 134-234-334-434 Saxophone
MUP 122-222-322-422 Viola
MUP 135-235-335-435 Flute
MUP 123-223-323-423 Cello
MUP 137-237-337-437 Horn
MUP 124-224-324-424 Bass
MUP 141-241-341-441 Trumpet
MUP 131-231-331-431 Oboe
MUP 142-242-342-442 Trombone
MUP 143-243-343-443 Baritone
MUP 181-281-381-481 Organ
MUP 144-244-344-444 Tuba
MUP 191-291-391-491 Harp
MUP 152-252-352-452 Piano
MUP 192-292-392-492 Improvisation
MUP 161-261-361-461 Guitar
MUP 193-293-393-493 Composition
268 Music
MUP 171-271-371-471 Percussion
The following Chamber Music courses are offered for 0.0 credit and fulfill the chamber
music/small ensemble requirement for music majors. The courses are also open to nonmajors by permission of the instructor.
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 122
String Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 125
Guitar Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 142
Brass Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 144
Percussion Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 145
Piano Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (.25 course)
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is a group that performs extensively in a wide
variety of venues. The literature performed reflects the cultural diversity and
historical context of jazz. Placement is by audition or by arrangement with the
director. Preference is given to Concert Band members.
MUE 294
Opera Workshop
(1.0 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic
repertoire.
MUE 494
Opera Workshop
(.25 course)
Experience the process of preparation, rehearsal, and performance of operatic
repertoire.
MUP 159
Piano accompanying
Professional accompanying/weekly coaching for singers and instrumentalists.
Recommended for students preparing recitals, auditions, or special performance projects who would benefit from individualized collaboration and
coaching with a professional pianist. MUP fee schedule applies. (see
Handbook)
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One-half hour recital at repertoire level III for music
education majors, one hour recital at level IV for music performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 458
Senior Recital (.0 course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire level III for B.A. or B.S. candidates. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One hour recital at repertoire level IV for Music
Education majors, one hour recital at level V for Music Performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
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LARGE ENSEMBLES
Please note that only large ensemble participation (Augsburg Concert Band, Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg Choir, Masterworks Chorale, or Riverside Singers) for credit
will satisfy the ensemble requirements of the music major, music minor, and Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements. Large ensemble requirements are fulfilled by yearlong participation with 0.25 credit granted each semester, and non-music majors may choose traditional
or P/N grading or an audit (V) designation. (A maximum of two credits for large ensemble
participation may be used towards graduation requirements.) Transfer students must participate in an Augsburg ensemble during their entire residency.
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week of
each semester or by contacting the ensemble director.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir
(.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers of Augsburg
(.25 course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale
(.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra
(.25 course)
MUE 141
Concert Band
(.25 course)
■ INTERNSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
MUS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
MUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
MUS 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. Open only to advanced students upon approval
of the faculty.
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NATURAL SCIENCE TEACHING
LICENSURES
T
he natural science licensure program
for teachers is designed to provide strong
preparation for science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a
broad, basic background in science and
allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student
will meet the distribution/general education requirements of the College, the
requirements for appropriate majors, the
courses required in the Department of
Education and, in the physical sciences,
have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Department of Education for
requirements in education. Early consultation with the major area coordinator is
essential.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted
(Chemistry), Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current licensure requirements. All
upper division courses required for the
biology major must be completed before
student teaching.
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Broad Base Requirements (also for 5-8
general science licensure)
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken
off-campus)
SCI 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121 Human Biology and Lab
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
Biology Major—B.A. in Life Sciences
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Requirements are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but
with the following differences:
Only four (rather than five) upper division
biology courses are required, along with:
Two additional science courses chosen
from the following list:
PHY 101 Astronomy
SCI 106 Meteorology
An introductory geology course
Natural Science Teaching Licensure 271
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Two courses from:
CHM 364, 367, 464, 470, 481, 482 or BIO
367
One year of general physics — PHY 121,
122
General Science
(for licensure for grades 5-8)
If added to life science Chemistry or
Physics, will expand license to 5-12
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
BIO 102 Biological World
BIO 121 Human Biology
SCI 106 Introduction to Meteorology
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken
off-campus)
Physics Major (for licensure in physics
9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122;
PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, and III
PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics (Prereq.:
MAT 245 or equivalent)
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
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NORDIC AREA STUDIES—NAS
N
ordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats
Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social,
and economic interdependency. Courses in
Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to
appreciate the differences between the five
individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among
themselves and the global community.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper
division.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
Other Requirements
At least four of the courses required for
the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included
in the major on approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a
major or minor must also present the
equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian language course listings under
the Department of Modern Languages.
Recommended supporting preparation:
Study abroad through International
Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland, or Iceland; elective
courses or a second major such as
Norwegian, history, political science, urban
studies, business administration, international relations, sociology, or social work.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S)
is met by completing the following course:
S: NAS 352
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and
Writing (W) graduation skills.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these
skills.
NORDIC AREA STUDIES COURSES.
NAS 121
Fire and Ice: Introduction to Nordic Literature
This course provides an introduction to Nordic culture via the medium of literature. Readings foreground issues of personal, ethnic, and national identity
against the broad backdrop of Scandinavian history, social democratic values,
and globalization.
NAS 230
Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language
required.
Nordic Area Studies 273
NAS 351
The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is
based on reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries.
Norwegian majors will be required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
NAS 352
The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th-century dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development
of Nordic drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
NAS 372
Norwegian Language and Culture
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 377
Scandinavia in the World
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
NAS 393
Norwegian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 394
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NAS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
NAS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
NAS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
NAS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
NORWEGIAN
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
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NURSING—NUR
T
he Augsburg Department of Nursing
is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to increase their opportunities
in the healthcare field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding; nurses practice in hospitals, clinics, corporations, parishes, government agencies, schools, and community
organizations, or in their own private practices. Wherever they work, nurses provide
comprehensive health care for persons,
groups, and communities of diverse cultures and socioeconomic levels throughout
the life span.
The bachelor’s degree equips nurses to
synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts
with the art and science of nursing. The
nursing program at Augsburg also provides
educational opportunities to increase skills
in critical thinking, clinical investigation,
and decision-making in preparation for
challenging new nursing positions in
emerging care systems.
Augsburg’s nursing program, which
leads to a bachelor of science degree with a
major in nursing, is fully accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a public
health nurse registration certificate
through the Minnesota State Board of
Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Magdeline
Aagard, Marty Aleman, Katherine
Baumgartner (Coordinator BSN program in
the Minneapolis/St. Paul), Ruth Enestvedt
(Coordinator of Augsburg Central Nursing
Center), Joyce Miller, Sue Nash
(Coordinator BSN program in the
Minneapolis/St. Paul), Joyce Perkins,
Pauline Utesch
Adjunct Faculty: Linda Holt (Coordinator
BSN program in the Minneapolis/St. Paul),
Tabitha Hanson, Jeannie Jacobson, Barbara
Knutson, Susan Loushin, April Morehouse,
Deborah Schuhmacher, Debra Zaffke
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Seven courses including:
NUR 300 Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305 Communication
NUR 306 Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403 Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490 Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of
2.50 are required. Students also must complete Augsburg’s residence and general
education requirements.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the required
courses in the nursing major and is met by
completing the major. The graduation skill
in Speaking (S) is met by completing the
following course:
S: NUR 305 — Communication
Consult the department chair or an
academic adviser for requirements for
meeting the Writing (W) and Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skills.
Students petitioning to transfer in
upper division nursing courses from
another institution to meet requirements in
the nursing major at Augsburg must consult an adviser about potential adjustments
to their course requirements to fulfill each
of these graduation skills.
The program has been planned so that
courses in the nursing major can be completed over 15 months (full-time study,
two courses per term) with a summer
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break; however, students may pursue their
studies at a slower and more flexible pace.
Courses in the nursing major are
offered on weekday evenings with a
practicum course (NUR 411) requiring
additional weekday time. More time may
be required to complete the total course of
study depending on the number of liberal
arts (general education) courses needed to
complete the BSN degree, and the number
of credits transferred from other colleges or
universities. Students in nursing may take
non-nursing courses in both day school
and Weekend College. Students interested
in pursuing the nursing major should consult with BSN admissions staff in the Adult
and Graduate Admissions Office for program planning.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major
requires: a GPA of at least 3.60 in the
major and 3.30 overall, application to the
department chair by November 1 of the
senior year, recommendation by nursing
faculty, and honors thesis to be presented
before a faculty committee by April 15.
Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Note regarding Latin honors: To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet
minimum GPA standards as well as complete a minimum of fourteen traditionally
graded credits at Augsburg and have no
more than two elective pass/no pass graded
credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as
P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will “N” grades). For further information, see the Latin honors section on
page 94.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS.
The following steps may be taken in
any order, but all must be completed prior
to application for admission into the nursing major.
1. Submit an application to Augsburg
College. All applicants must present a high
school diploma or equivalent and a 2.20
GPA.
2. Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program: Applicants must
have graduated from a nationally accredited associate degree or diploma nursing
program with a 2.50 overall GPA.
3. Unencumbered RN licensure: The
applicant must be a registered nurse who is
licensed and currently registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the
nursing major.
4. Current clinical practice: Applicants
must give evidence of current clinical nursing practice (within the past five years).
This may include graduation from a school
of nursing, work experience, completion of
a nursing refresher course, or an acceptable
equivalent.
5. Applicants must have an updated
immunization record.
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Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a
variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must be
taken into account in any decision to work
toward a college degree. For this reason,
Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing a nursing
degree.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are available evenings and weekends. Nursing
classes usually meet on alternate weekday
evenings for three-to-four-hour time
blocks. Clinical practicum requirements
usually occur on weekdays. Optional
immersion practicums abroad are scheduled throughout the year. Check with the
Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended that most liberal arts
courses be taken before starting the nursing major. Nursing majors can complete
courses toward the baccalaureate at the
Minneapolis campus; at United, Mercy,
Unity, and Children’s Hospitals in St. Paul,
Coon Rapids, and Fridley, Minn.; and in
Rochester, Minn.
NURSING COURSES.
NUR 300
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 305
Communication
Explores the components of the professional role and continues the professional socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied to changing professional roles. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or
concurrent enrollment.)
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory
and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and applied to practice
and research. (Prereq.: NUR 300 or concurrent enrollment.)
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and
explores theories related to family structure and function throughout the life
span. (Prereq.: NUR 305 and 306, or consent of instructor.)
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve
the health of culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.
(Prereq: Math Placement 3 or MAT 105, completion of NUR 300-level courses.)
NUR 411*
Community Health Nursing II
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delivery systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teaching/learning theory, and public
health principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq: NUR 410)
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NUR 490
Leadership/Management
The capstone course for the nursing major. Integrates concepts from nursing
and the liberal arts. Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics,
accountability, and advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied.
Application of theory occurs in selected practice settings with a professional
nurse preceptor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.:
Senior status and completion of 300 level nursing courses and REL 300.)
NUR 495
Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing.
The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and
students.
NUR 499
Independent Study/Research (optional)
See description on page 100.
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR 410, students are required to consult
with faculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who decelerate for more than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to
audit courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and clinical practicum hours.
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PHILOSOPHY—PHI
P
hilosophy is in an important sense
the most fundamental of the disciplines.
All of the sciences and most other disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, it is concerned with asking and answering the
“big” questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards?
What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these
and other similar questions for themselves
through the development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by the study of
philosophers from the past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy,
while others use the major to prepare for
other professional studies such as law,
medicine, the Christian ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
Markus Fuehrer (Chair), David Apolloni,
Bruce Reichenbach
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230 Logic
or PHI 385 Intro. to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy II:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy III: Early
Modern and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in
philosophy, the philosophy department
also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the computer science
department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the
major is to augment the technical skills of
a computer scientist with the creativity and
liberal arts perspective of a philosopher.
The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an
excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See Computer
Science for course listing.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors
program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year.
The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student’s
choice that involves research above the
course level, and a defense of this thesis
before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy 279
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from
PHI 241, 242, 343, and 344.
PHILOSOPHY COURSES.
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we
know, if we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles, whether God exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical
vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it means to view the world
philosophically.
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they
use to make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical
approaches to evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. The Christian tradition will inform the considerations. Students
who receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI 125.
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and
action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning by asking what the
end or purpose of human life is, students decide on the moral and intellectual
virtues required to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI
125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
The nature and history of romantic love. The ethics of sex in relation to love,
marriage, the institution of monogamy, and homosexuality are considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the
rules that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and
construct sound arguments. The last part of the course focuses on informal
logic and inductive reasoning.
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers from
Thales to Plotinus and still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of
truth and human knowledge, and the nature of the good life.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers
in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in
constructing a Christian philosophy. Topics include: the nature of being,
human understanding in relation to faith, and the place of the image of God in
the human condition. (Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
280 Philosophy
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting, sculpture, literature,
music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of aesthetic judgment,
the definition of art; the nature of aesthetic experience, the evaluation of art,
creativity, the relation between the artist’s intention, the work of art, and its
relation to the rest of the artistic tradition. For arts majors and students with a
strong background in the arts.
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century
Philosophy
We study the major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes, Spinoza,
Leibniz), the major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume),
Kant’s synthesis of rationalism and empiricism, and 19th-century Idealism and
the reaction to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Mill).
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
The course surveys the major philosophical schools in the 20th and 21st centuries: analytic philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and
post-modern philosophy. Focus of study is on major texts of these movements.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so,
what can be said about God? Can God’s goodness be reconciled with human
suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible?
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of
reality, the self, ways of knowing, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist’s
knowledge of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the
non-scientist, and what degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: one course in natural science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings—both philosophical and literary—of prominent existentialist authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-theworld and explores such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course discusses some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
Philosophy 281
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for
PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 388
Seminar in Philosophy
This course focuses on one philosopher, one philosophical writing, and/or on
one topic in philosophy. Students work on preparing an in-depth thesis paper
on some aspect of the course through discussion of the course material. Short
lectures are used to introduce students to the material followed by discussion
and debate to move students into the depths of the material.
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic
in philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI 241, 242, 343, 344, or consent
of instructor. Offered annually)
PHI 490
Keystone
This course integrates the student’s general education experience with an
overview of specific themes in philosophy.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHI 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
PHI 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
PHI 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
See listing under Health, Physical Education, and Health Fitness.
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PHYSICS—PHY
P
hysicists are a curious and ambitious
lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and govern
all physical aspects of the universe.
Historically called “natural philosophers,”
physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to
the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery
activity of stars. Physics plays an important
role in many of the liberal arts disciplines
and contributes to society’s understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical
science, and space exploration.
Recognizing the importance of physics
in contemporary life and the need to keep
abreast of rapid technological advances,
the department strives to give students not
only an understanding of basic concepts,
but also insights into recent developments.
A rigorous major provides students with
the preparation required for graduate study
in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work
in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The
department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that
enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to
follow new developments in science with
heightened awareness and comprehension.
The department supervises the preengineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities
at both the bachelor’s and advanced degree
levels, and administers Augsburg College’s
portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also
maintains active research programs
through its Center for Atmospheric and
Space Sciences and the Sverdrup
Laboratory for Biophysics, with support
from the National Science Foundation,
NASA, and other private and public
sources. Several students work as research
assistants in these efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative
education, internship, and undergraduate
research programs provide opportunities
for students to apply their knowledge and
problem-solving skills in practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson, Jeffrey
Johnson, David Murr, Ben Stottrup, David
Venne
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major
Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Physics 283
MAT 245, 247 Calculus III and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus III
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by completing the following course:
S: COM 115
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Major
Seventeen courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 261 Electronics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 352 Mechanics II
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486 Quantum Physics
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245, 247 Calculus III and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus III
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT) and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is
met by completing the following course:
S: COM 115
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Physics Major With Concentration in
Space Physics
Eighteen course credits. It is the same
as the B.S. major, with the addition of PHY
320 and PHY 420, and the omission of the
elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30
overall. An original research project on a
significant topic in physics with an oral
presentation and written report. Project
proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and
PHY 121, 122 during the first year, and
MAT 245 and 247 (or PHY 327) during the
sophomore year.
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Teaching Licensure Major
Society of Physics Students
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of
Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the
physics community on a professional basis.
Membership in the society is open to all
students interested in physics.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of
this national physics honor society is open
to those students who have completed the
equivalent of a minor in physics, have a
GPA of 3.00 in physics and overall, and
rank in the upper third of their class.
Three elective physics courses
above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
PHYSICS COURSES.
PHY 101
Introductory Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition
the course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization
to the present day. Night viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall, spring)
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the
applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental
principles of physics. (Two three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3.
Spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include
winds, fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and
hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion.
(Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall,
spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
Physics 285
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
PHY 114
Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
A practical and hands-on approach to earth and space science for students
admitted to the elementary education program. Topics covered include the
solar system and the origin of Earth; the structure of Earth including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals and rocks; the hydrologic cycle
and the effect of water on the planet; and the changing climate of Earth. (Two
three-hour laboratory/lecture periods. Prereq.: elementary education major and
MPG 3. Fall, spring)
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems,
and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a
broad survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 119
Physics for the Fine Arts
A scientific study of sound, light, and the mechanics of structures and the
human body relating to music, the visual arts, and theatre. Explores the
physics of phenomena and perception fundamental to these disciplines. (Three
one hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121
General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion.
Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three onehour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
121, ENL 111, MAT 146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modern physics from a historical and experimental
perspective. Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics.
This course develops the experimental foundations and need for quantum
mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis
and use of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146.
Spring: cross-listed with computer science)
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PHY 320
Introduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth’s space environment including solar, planetary, magnetospheric, ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic
storms, particle precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
PHY/MAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, partial differential equations, Fourier series, series solution of differential equations,
Legendre, Bessel, and other orthogonal functions, vector calculus, applied linear algebra (e.g., matrix multiplication, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, special
matrices, determinants), and functions of a complex variable. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 245 or equivalent.
Spring: cross-listed with mathematics)
PHY 351
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations, central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 352
Mechanics II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, and
noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY
351, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include electrostatics, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, and
electric properties of materials. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on Maxwell’s equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I (.5 course)
Students work in small groups on advanced experiments from various physics
subfields (including modern physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism,
and optics) with a focus on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and
scientific communication. Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW software
for computerized data acquisition and experiment control. (One three-hour
laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: junior or
senior standing or consent of instructor. Fall)
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PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and
software design (LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by
application of these techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum
physics and technology, modern optics, biophysics, and other areas. (One
three-hour laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.:
PHY 395, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor. Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma
drifts, particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions and consequences of the solid state of materials will be
explored at a very detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into
account. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486
strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie’s postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 245, 351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
PHY 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
PHY 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
PHY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. Open to juniors and seniors with departmental
approval.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE—POL
F
irmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition, political science shares concerns
with the humanities, other behavioral sciences, and mathematics and the sciences.
The role and significance of authority in
human affairs establish the focus of political science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of an experienced
faculty that offers courses in all major
areas of political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas of campaigns and elections, comparative and
international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American
public law.
Political scientists use systematic
inquiry and analysis to examine political
reality. The student who majors in political
science will explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and
conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process, the student
will be encouraged to relate insights from
other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, economics, history, and
sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of
political sciene, the major supplies the
breadth appropriate for graduate work in
political science, public administration,
public policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation on
which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other
fields. Legislative and other internships, as
well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg
political science students in the Twin Cities
area. Combined with broad, balanced, and
flexible course offerings, these special
opportunities enhance the student’s potential for graduate study and a successful
career.
Political Science Faculty
Joseph Underhill (Chair), Andrew Aoki,
Milda Hedblom, Elizabeth Klages, Norma
Noonan, John Shockley
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 483 Political/Statistics/Methodology
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective—one of the following:
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 World Politics
POL 170 Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division
courses in four out of five political science
areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one
internship may count for an upper division
area. Also one other political science course
in any area, upper or lower division.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) graduation skill is embedded
throughout the offered courses and is met
by completing the major. The graduation
skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing
one of the following courses:
S: POL 325, POL 326, or POL 380
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Pre-Law Concentration in Political
Science
POL 160
POL 170
Major: 11 courses required
III. Four Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 370
POL 371
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, 413 (only one of these can
be used for this requirement)
SOC 381
Specific Required Courses — six total
POL 121
POL170
POL 483
POL 484
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223
and ENL 220)
PHI 230
COM 111
Electives — five total
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
POL 381
Plus two additional upper level courses in
Political Science (can come from the list
above, or be any other upper level Political
Science course).
Public Policy and Political Change
Concentration in Political Science
Major: 11 courses required.
I. Six Specific Courses
ECO 112 or 113
POL 121 or 122
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by
political science adviser)
ECO 490, POL 483, or SOC 362 (only one
can be used for this requirement)
POL 484
II. One Course from the Following:
POL 121
POL 122
POL 124
POL 140
POL 158
NOTES
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL
122, with adviser approval.
2. If both POL 121 and 122 are completed,
one can count for section I and one for
section II. The same course cannot fulfill
requirements in both sections.
3. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed,
one can count for section I and one for
section III. The same course cannot fulfill
requirements in both sections.
4. Only one economics course (either 312,
313, or 413) can be counted toward the
four courses required in Section III.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science
includes the requirements listed above,
plus the following: The student’s GPA must
be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the
student must take an honors independent
study and a seminar, and must submit an
honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee. Students may work with
any member of the department on their
honors thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the department chair. Students
should apply for the honors major no later
than the junior year.
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Minor
NOTES
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122
or 170; POL 158; and at least three upperdivision courses in three out of five political science areas.
POL 483 may not usually be used
for a minor.
1. POL 140 can be substituted for POL
122, with adviser approval.
Pre-Law Minor: six courses required
3. Only one economics course (either 312,
313, or 413) can be counted toward the
three courses required in Section II.
Four Required Courses:
POL 121
POL170
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223
and ENL 220)
PHI 230
SPC 111
Two Electives:
Two courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
When necessary, substitutions can be
approved by the chair (e.g. if a required
course has to be canceled).
Public Policy and Political Change
Minor: 6 courses required
I. Three Specific Courses
POL 121 or 122.
POL 325 OR 326
POL 399 (internship must be approved by
adviser)
II. Three Courses from the Following:
POL 241
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
POL 381
POL 421
POL 461
ECO 312, 313, or 413
SOC 381
2. If both POL 325 and 325 are completed,
one can count for section I and one for
section II. The same course cannot fulfill
requirements in both sections.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political
science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill
requirements for the social studies core;
education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary education.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division economics
course
Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
(required for licensure)
ESE 310 5-12 Methods: Social Studies —
Capstone course (required for
licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 American Government (social
science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses
(must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
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In addition, in order to graduate with this
major, a student must have been admitted
into the Department of Education. To be
licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social studies core are
required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics,
(II) Comparative Politics and Analysis,
(III) International Politics, (IV) Public Law,
and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any
course listed in more than one area may be
counted in only one area toward major or
minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary
education may take a political science
major or the teaching major in economics
and political science. Either option
requires that the student also take courses
required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department
chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing
of terms in which courses are offered.
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES.
■ I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POL 121
American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government — including Congress,
the presidency, and the courts — as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin
Cities metro area.
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic,
and social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the
Upper Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the lock and dam system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices. Includes site visits to see how local policy-makers and stakeholders are trying to achieve sustainability in the watershed.
POL 323
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily, but not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how
individuals can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course
in political science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
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POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials,
bureaucrats, and interest groups shape government policies in various areas,
including taxes, the environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and implemented.
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral
process. Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing)
POL 370
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
■ II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making
process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of
contemporary issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or
domestic politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science
or consent of instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes
and countries vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
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POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons
of political processes such as political participation, political development,
political change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
■ III. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign
policy decision-making, simulations of international problems. Topic to be
included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of
some methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends;
senior thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement for International Relations majors. (Prereq.:
four courses in the international relations sequence)
■ IV. PUBLIC LAW
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society;
roles of courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as
“supreme” law; law as politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophical role of the Supreme Court in the American
political system in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in
the national government and in the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at
least junior status and one previous course in political science)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle
of the course. (Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
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POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation,
including the uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics,
and ownership. (Prereq.: one course in political science, POL 342, or consent
of instructor)
■ V. POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS
POL 140
Social Justice in America
Examines social justice in urban policies such as housing and education
(issues may vary). Students develop their own arguments about social justice.
Emphasis on class discussion; substantial participation required.
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section II for description.)
POL 282
Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes
some coverage of Asian American history and looks at the struggle to define
Asian Americans.
POL 380
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals,
and assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for political
study. Major research is required. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: POL 158, POL 483, and two upper division courses, or consent of instructor)
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■ VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY, AND INTERNSHIPS
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the construction and execution of political surveys.
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
POL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
POL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
POL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
POL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
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PSYCHOLOGY—PSY
P
sychology is an exploration of
behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding
of individual and group behavior. The
study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method
to think creatively and critically beyond
the classroom. To prepare students for
graduate study and work in psychology,
the major emphasizes the complementary
components of a strong foundation in
research and theoretical work with the
application of knowledge and skills in
coursework, research experiences, and
internships within the community. The
curriculum’s emphasis on the experiential
dimensions of learning and the integration
of liberal arts and professional domains
prepares students for careers in many settings including business, education, social
services, research, law, government,
church, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of
Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in psychological
applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through
a variety of learning experiences including
group and individual projects, association
with Augsburg’s active Psychology Club,
Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student
research teams.
Psychology Faculty
David Matz (Chair), Barbara Curchack,
Grace Dyrud, Stacy Freiheit, Lisa Jack,
Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Nancy Steblay
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
The major is 10 courses
Foundations of Psychology (five courses)
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 Research Methods and Statistics
I
PSY 315 Research Methods and Statistics
II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 Social Behavior
PSY 354 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives (two courses)
PSY 399/396 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 201 Health Psychology
PSY 263 Sports Psychology
PSY 357 Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
PSY 373 Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
PSY 385 Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are strongly encouraged to take
more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses; no more than 13 course
credits can count for graduation.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses
from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, and
499 may be counted.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking
(CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are
embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Consult your department chair or academ-
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ic adviser for requirements for meeting the
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation
skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer-course policy for majors
and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
All psychology majors must have an
adviser in the psychology department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law
involves the application of scientific and
professional aspects of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the
legal system. This field encompasses contributions made in a number of different
areas — research, clinical practice, public
policy, and teaching/training among them
— from a variety of orientations within the
field of psychology, such as developmental,
social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and
clinical. Students in this concentration will
participate in at least three experiential
learning venues: laboratory research, a
community-based internship, and study
tours to Hennepin County Courts.
See department chair for specific
requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology
departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students of either
major with a solid disciplinary foundation
along with specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological
perspective. Students will participate in
internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology interest.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school preparation. See department chair for specific
requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.00 in the major and 3.50
overall, and completion of a high-quality
research project. Formal application must
be made during the junior year. Please
consult the department chair for more
detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and
four electives. A minimum of two courses
must be from Augsburg. No more than two
courses from among PSY 299, 399/396,
and 499 may be counted.
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PSYCHOLOGY COURSES..
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications
of psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 215
Research Methods and Statistics I
Part I of a two-term sequence. See PSY 315. PSY 215 may be taken for one
course credit without taking PSY 315. Scientific method as practiced in psychology. This sequence emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research
design and data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, and APAstyle presentation of research findings. (Prereq.: PSY 105, MPG 3, and sophomore status)
PSY 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy,
and problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness issues, courtroom
procedures, and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq: PSY 105)
PSY 250
Child Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior.
Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive
and negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who
study and work with the largest growing segment of our population—the
elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 256
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of the
physical environment, both natural and human-made, on behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 261
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and
development of personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and
cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 262
Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to psychological disorders and treatment. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
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PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports
and enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team
development, leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting.
(Prereq: PSY 105)
PSY 271
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration; e.g., Positive Psychology,
Close Relationships, Psychology and Religion. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 315
Research Methods and Statistics II
Part II of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. Ideally PSY 315 should be taken
in the term immediately following PSY 215. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of
2.0 or higher)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence,
attitudes formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention, perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between biology and behavior. Considers biological bases of
learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal
and altered states of consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learning/behavior change and their application to self-management, family, work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects.
(Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability
and validity, and legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with
junior standing)
300 Psychology
PSY 360
Psychology Laboratory
(.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Concurrent or previous enrollment in a full credit course in the faculty member’s area of expertise and approval by that faculty member are required.
(Prereq: Psy 215)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include personnel
selection and evaluation, career development, conflict and decision-making, group processes, and organizational change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY
105 with junior standing)
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the people in psychology’s history, their questions and positions,
from the early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century,
inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.:
PSY 215 or PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Principles and methods involved in the counseling process. Consideration of
goals and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215,
or PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
The exploration of human behavior when the brain is altered by traumatic
brain injury and diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, and dementia. Learn human
neuroanatomy in order to relate brain systems to attention, perception, memory, language, personality, and awareness. Address clinical issues, including
neuropsychological assessment and interviewing. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent
of instructor)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students’
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary professional issues and implications for social policy.
Recommended for students headed for graduate school and those electing an
honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary professional issues and social
policy from a psychological viewpoint. Faculty-supervised student research.
(Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
Psychology 301
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
PSY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. (Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other psychology course).
PSY 299
Directed study
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 399/396 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. Weekly class meetings are required for this course.
PSY 399 involves an off-campus internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus
internship. The internship satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: PSY
315)
PSY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
302
RELIGION, YOUTH
MINISTRY—REL, YFM
R
eligion asks questions and seeks
answers fundamental to humanity’s search
for meaning: Who are we as human
beings? (Who am I?) What is our relationship with each other, with the natural
world, and with God? (What is my place in
the world? What am I called to do?) What
do good and evil mean in this time and
this place? (Do I — or how do I — understand these concepts differently than those
from different times and ages?)
The study of religion, including inquiry
into the history and traditions of
Christianity, exploration of other major
world religious traditions, study and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible and New
Testament, and reflection on vocation, is
central to the mission and vision of
Augsburg College. At the center of the
AugCore, Augsburg’s general education
program, are courses in the Religion
Department. In these courses, students are
challenged and equipped to articulate what
they believe and to see that what they
believe matters. These courses also ground
students who wish to major or minor in
Religion or Youth and Family Ministry,
where they may more explore more deeply
the interpretation of the Bible, church history, theology, world religions, spirituality
and spiritual practices, as well as the practical aspects of the life and work of the
church.
Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and
this means that we are eager to engage in
dialogue with Christians of all denominations and with people who practice other
spiritual traditions or claim no religious
beliefs. We challenge all our students to
respect and learn from one another and to
AND
FAMILY
think critically about matters of faith and
reason.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck II (Chair), Lori Brandt
Hale, Bradley Holt, Russell Kleckley, Lynne
Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Beverly Stratton,
Mark Tranvik, Hans Wiersma
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Majors
The Religion Department offers two
majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and
Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
Religion 100 (or 300 for advanced
transfer students) is prerequisite to all
other courses.
Graduation Requirements
Courses designated REL and YFM are
offered by the religion department. A maximum of 13 total REL and YFM courses
may be applied toward the 32-course
requirement for graduation. Taking extra
electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than the minimum
32 courses required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and
minors, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective credit for the major. Students who
have taken an approved introductory
course in Bible and/or Christian theology
Religion 303
at another college may take REL 300 in
place of the College REL 100 and 200
requirement; consult the registrar’s office.
Advising
All majors must have an adviser in the
department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall, research project approved by the
department, and colloquium with the
department. Application must be received
by the department by Dec. 30 of the student’s senior year.
RELIGION—REL
A religion major serves as a strong
foundation in the liberal arts. It prepares
students for professional work and/or graduate studies in a wide array of fields.
Certainly, students interested in seminary
and ministry are well-served by an undergraduate religion degree. Students who
wish to pursue graduate studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, or
church history are also good candidates for
a religion major. Students interested in
graduate studies in most any field in the
humanities and social sciences could
choose a religion major. Law schools and
other professional schools, including medical schools, are attracted to students with
a religion degree and the skills of analytic
reading, critical thinking, writing, and
speaking acquired in pursuit of that
degree.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
REL 210 Research Methods in Religion
REL 495 Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors,
should be taken in the junior or senior
year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: REL 302, 386 or consult with your
adviser for an approved course outside the
major
W: REL 495 and one of the following: REL
362, 370, or 481
304 Religion
Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Religion Minor
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note for majors and minors:
Students are required to have at least a
2.00 GPA in courses counted toward the
major or minor. One or two courses in
youth and family ministry (YFM) may
count toward the religion major or minor.
Five religion courses including REL 100
and 200. (Advanced transfer students take
REL 300 and four electives.)
RELIGION COURSES.
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course will explore some of the biblical and theological
resources that the Christian tradition, seen through the lens of vocation,
brings to the search for meaning. Not accepted for credit for students who
have taken REL 300 or 331.
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
REL 120
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
This course explores the relationship between religion and science through
issues that emerge in public discussion through news and popular media.
Examples of topics include evolution and intelligent design, genetic engineering and stem cell research, and the social role of science and science as vocation, along with historical and philosophical development of science in its
relationship to religion.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and
positions and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of
biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. (Prereq.: REL 100)
REL 205
Exploring Topics in Religion
This course introduces students to various topics within the field of religion.
Students will explore primary texts on topics such as gender, economics, and
politics and investigate and analyze the contemporary debates involving these
complex issues. Students will develop their own perspectives on the topic
under investigation. (Prereq.: REL 100, 111, 221, 300, or 331; also ENL 111
or 112 or HON 111)
REL 206
Apostles of Hope
This course will explore how Israel adapted, resisted, fractured into sects, and
was crushed in revolt (70-73 AD/CE) in the crucible of the Greek and Roman
empires. Why was Jesus of Nazareth seen both as a sign of Israel’s hope and a
threat in Roman Judea? How did the apostolic movement bring its irrepressible hope in God into the nations, religions, philosophies, and languages of
the Roman order?
Religion 305
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disciplines within the academic
study of Christianity (Bible, theology, and church history), including methods
and research skills. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer students explores the Bible,
Christian tradition, and vocation. Students will articulate their own theological
questions and positions and begin to recognize and evaluate religious claims
in a world of many religions. Open only to advanced transfer students. Not
accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 100, 111, 221, or 331.
REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings, including forms, genres,
historical contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by
ancient and modern Jewish and Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or
300 and critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST 100)
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul’s letters, the gospels,
and other New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and
modern communities.
REL 306
Non-Western Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a variety of cultural settings different from those of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on other continents, the course will explore the
deep questions of the relationship of culture and religion, and the ethnic and
cultural location of Christianity.
REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature,
holiness, faith and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy
will be explored through the medium of popular film.
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary theology and theologically-based approaches to
environmental ethics using studies of environmental problems in South,
Central, and North America. Taught in Mexico during spring semester program.
REL 320
Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand
An examination of Buddhism and the interface of Buddhism and Christianity
in Thailand, with attention to the plurality of religions, the role of Christian
mission, and religious responses to some of Thailand’s contemporary problems
such as AIDS and the sex industry. Short-term travel seminar.
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modern marriage and family relationships
within the context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
306 Religion
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious
organizations. Taught in Namibia.
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian
denominations and of the world religions as practised in America. Some
controversial religious movements will also be considered.
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world,
including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers who may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther,
Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the
16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations, and the responses of religion to
the challenges of its environing culture.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
American culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and social/political transformation.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
junior standing, and REL 100 or 300)
REL 378
Medieval Church (See description under HIS 378)
REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian
faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality,
and euthanasia).
Religion 307
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretation
through study of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related
biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and
ethics, taking into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modern medical technology.
REL 405
Lilly Scholar Seminar I
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants
in the Lilly Scholar program only.
REL 406
Lilly Scholar Seminar II
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants
in the Lilly Scholar program only.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on “habits of the heart” that sustain Christian service.
Students explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual
disciplines such as prayer, meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and
men, feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on
Christian theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels,
dealing with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to
the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus.
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early church, and some of the themes found in his writings.
(Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST
100)
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as
attention to current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 480
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and
contemporary culture. Students will be challenged to make vocation the lens
through which they view their lives and communities. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement.
308 Religion
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought
today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing
theological task of the Christian church. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Religion Keystone
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by
instructor. Students will improve writing abilities through writing a major
research paper. (Prereq.: REL 210)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
REL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99. Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
REL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
REL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. For religion majors only.
See department listing for a description of the following approved electives:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 260
Religion and Society
YOUTH
AND
FAMILY MINISTRY—YFM
Youth and Family Ministry Major
In keeping with Augsburg’s mission to
nurture future leaders in service to the
world, the major in youth and family ministry prepares persons for faithful work as
youth and family ministers in Christian
congregations and other ministry settings.
This major is interdisciplinary, combining
a core study of theology, Bible, and ministry with supporting coursework in the
social sciences. A distinctive element of the
major is the combination of practical and
theological training: students will have
many opportunities to apply their knowledge and discernment skills in specific
ministry contexts, including a supervised
internship. Students must declare the YFM
major and receive faculty approval before
participating in off-site field work. A youth
and family ministry minor is also offered.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are met by completing the following courses:
S: REL 302
W: REL 362 and REL 495
Consult your YFM academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these
skills.
Course Maximums
A student majoring in YFM may take
apply up to 15 courses from the religion
department toward graduation if they are
required to take REL 100 and 200, and the
15th course is a REL or YFM study abroad
course or the Lilly Scholar Seminar. If the
student is required to take REL 300, they
may apply up to 14 courses if the 14th
course is a REL or YFM study abroad
course or the Lilly Scholar Seminar.
Associate in Ministry (A.I.M.)
Course work completed with the major
fulfills part of the requirements for
Associate in Ministry (A.I.M.) status within
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Students interested in A.I.M. certification should consult with their home
synod and with a YFM adviser no later
than their second year.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Fourteen courses including:
Theology core (6 courses):
REL 210 Research Methods in Religion
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 481 Contemporary Theology
REL 495 Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core (4 courses):
YFM 208 Vocational Formation I [required
non-credit experience]
YFM 209 Vocational Formation II
[required non-credit experience]
YFM 235 Foundations for Ministry with
Youth and Families
YFM 305 Ministry Practices
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
YFM 399 Internship
Youth and family ministry electives (2
courses):
YFM 205 Exploring Topics in Youth and
Family Ministry (students will choose two
topics courses from a list of 0.5 credit
courses)
One REL or YFM course from the following list:
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310 Youth and Family Ministry
YFM 232 Peer Ministry
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and Family
REL 345 The Lutheran Heritage (required
for A.I.M. certification)
REL 353 Denominations and Religious
Groups in America
REL 356 World Religions
REL 357 Giants of Christian Faith
REL 425 Christian Spiritual Practices
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
and three supporting courses:
SOC 231 Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural
Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 250 Child Development
or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
One Bible survey course from:
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
Note: A student with a youth and family
ministry major or minor may not also
major or minor in religion.
The minor consists of the following five
courses:
YFM 235 Foundations for Ministry with
Youth and Families
One youth and family ministry course
from:
YFM 305 Ministry Practices
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
One theology course from:
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 481 Contemporary Theology
and one course from the theology core,
YFM core, or YFM electives as listed in the
major.
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY COURSES.
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
YFM 205
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry (0.5 course)
Exploring Topics in Youth and Family Ministry features a selection of halfcredit courses in which students may further focus upon ministry topics introduced in YFM 235 and elsewhere. Special ministry topics will vary from year
to year and include such subjects as Outdoor Ministry, Service Learning,
Program Administration and Planning, Youth Culture and Religion,
Communications, Media, Music and Ministry, and Ministry with Youth on the
Margins.
YFM 208
Vocational Formation I (.0 course)
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be completed by the end of the student’s second year. Students
will complete an entrance process into the major, participate in monthly
cohort groups, monthly roundtables, attend multiple spiritual direction sessions, and attend a vocational formation retreat.
YFM 209
Vocational Formation II (.0 course)
A non-credit requirement for all students majoring in youth and family ministry that is to be completed by the end of the student’s final year. Students
will complete a professional portfolio, participate in monthly cohort groups,
monthly roundtables, have multiple meetings with an assigned mentor from
the field, and attend one approved professional conference or workshop.
(Prereq.: YFM 208)
Youth and Family Ministry 311
YFM 232
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as
peer ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and
practice communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listener/helper. Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others
within a Christian belief system.
YFM 235
Foundations for Ministry with Youth and Families
An introductory level study in which the biblical, theological, and historical
foundations of ministry with youth and families are explored. Students will
also be introduced to the principles of practical theology and learn the skills
and sensibilities necessary for discerning what faithful ministry might look
like in a specific location.
YFM 305
Ministry Practices
This course emphasizes the day-to-day sensibilities, skills, and practices needed for the grounding and guiding of ministry professionals. An exploration of
the history and development of the spiritual practices of the Christian tradition, combined with modern practices used for effective ministry, make up the
major themes of this course. (Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 316
Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture, church life, and the contemporary religious situation in
another country. An exploration of the roles of households, congregations, and
other ministry organizations in shaping and nurturing faith as compared to the
United States. Short-term travel seminar, available as offered.
YFM 358
Life and Work of the Church
This course features an overview of the manner in which Christianity has carried out its mission throughout the centuries, as well as an exploration of the
issues and challenges facing modern and “post-modern” churches. A central
element of this course will be a research project that studies the methods and
strategies of congregations and other ministry organizations in their efforts to
introduce, nurture, and shape the Christian faith. (Prereq.: YFM 235)
YFM 399
Internship
The internship centers around 150 hours of supervised leadership practice
focused on youth and families, fulfilled in partnership with a congregation or
other approved ministry setting. A formal learning agreement as well as the
development of a professional portfolio round out the internship experience.
(Prereq.: YFM 235 and YFM 305 or 358)
SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES
See Nordic Area Studies.
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SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING LICENSURE
S
tudents preparing to teach social
studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to the professional
requirements to be met within the
Department of Education, a program
designed to provide a broad foundation in
the social sciences.
Coordinators
Don Gustafson, degree-seeking students.
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE
graduate students.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 120 America to 1815
or HIS 121 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 20th-Century United States
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 241 Foundations of Cultural
Anthropology
One course in geography
(human or cultural)
Plus a major in one of six fields—economics, history, political economics, political
science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also
acceptable fields, although they are not
offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies
major is available for persons holding a
bachelor’s degree and seeking licensure
only.
Students considering a career in
social studies education should consult,
as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social
studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students
should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
SOCIAL WORK—SWK
S
tudents in social work are preparing
to engage in professional practice with
individuals, families, groups, communities,
and organizations. Students learn to
become skilled at designing change strategies with clients that promote individual
change, social justice, and empowerment.
The curriculum includes classroom
instruction and agency practice in human
development in a social context, social
work skills, history of social work and
social welfare in the United States, analysis
of social welfare policy, and social science
research. In and out of the classroom, students study privilege and oppression and
engage with diverse communities. In the
end, our students are prepared to practice
in a global society and in international settings.
Those graduating with a social work
major receive a Bachelor of Science degree
in social work and are eligible to apply for
licensure as a generalist social worker.
Students interested in a graduate degree in
social work (MSW) are encouraged to
apply to our Master of Social Work program. Both the baccalaureate and graduate
social work programs are accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education.
Social work graduates embody the
Augsburg College motto, “Education for
Service.” One example of this motto in
action is the extensive service learning and
practica assignments embedded in the
social work curriculum. Students begin
service learning early in their major and
engage in over 400 hours of agency based
training, supervised by licensed social
workers. The Twin Cities offers a variety of
innovative and professional programs and
agencies. Students are encouraged to train
with and learn from these local, regional,
and national leaders in social work.
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The social welfare minor offers students
from other disciplines the opportunity to
gain knowledge about the history of social
work and social welfare, human development in a social context, and experience
with agency and community social work.
Social Work Faculty
Anthony Bibus (Chair), Laura Boisen
(MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch
(MSW Program Director), Francine
Chakolis, Christina Erickson, Annette
Gerten, Barbara Lehmann, Curt Paulsen,
Nancy Rodenborg (Undergraduate Field
Coordinator), Glenda Dewberry Rooney,
Michael Schock (Undergraduate Program
Director), Maryann Syers (Field Education
Coordinator), Tan Ngoh Tiong
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten core courses:
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice 1:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work 1:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 2:
With Families and Groups
SWK 317 Field Work 2:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 402 Research 1: Fundamentals of
Social Work Research and
Evaluation (.5)
SWK 403 Research 2: Evaluation of Social
Work Practice and Programs
(.5)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 3:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work 3:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work 4:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 490 The Social Worker as
Professional
314 Social Work
and seven supporting courses:
BIO 121 Human Biology and Lab
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 265 Race, Class, and Gender
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 280 Diversity and Inequality in
Professional Practice
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for
each core course and a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required in the supporting program.
A statistics course is recommended for students planning on graduate school.
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does
not grant social work course credit for life
experience or previous work experience.
The Critical Thinking (CT) and
Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are
met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing SWK 406. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill. Transfer
students must consult an adviser about
potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to
the degree program in social work. This
application process, called candidacy, is
subsequent to and separate from admission
to Augsburg College. The initial candidacy
application is completed in the spring term
of the sophomore year or in the summer
months for junior transfer students. Each
social work major must complete the
application materials and be officially
admitted to the social work program before
beginning the first field practicum in the
junior year. Social work majors must have
a cumulative 2.20 G.P.A. to enter the pro-
gram. Students who do not meet this minimum G.P.A. standard will be given an
opportunity to explain their G.P.A. and
may subsequently be considered for conditional admission. Admission to the program is required as a pre-requisite for those
300 and 400 level courses restricted to
social work majors only. Contact the Social
Work Department for details.
Departmental Honors
The social work department offers students the opportunity to earn
Departmental Honors through the completion of an applied or scholarly project.
Students may apply for Departmental
Honors if they have earned and maintain
an overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a
cumulative GPA of 3.60 in all social work
classes at the 300 level and above. Honors
applicants may take up to two courses as
P/N (in addition to the integrative field
seminars, which are graded P/N) and must
complete a minimum of 14 traditionally
graded Augsburg courses. Other requirements include the successful completion of
a paper or project designed to demonstrate
critical understanding of one area in the
field of social work or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise work
on this paper or project. Please consult
with your adviser or program director for
complete details and deadlines.
Social Welfare Minor (for other
majors)
Six courses including:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 3:
With Communities and Polices
SOC 265 Race, Class, and Gender
and one course from:
Social Work 315
POL 121
POL 158
POL 325
American Government
and Politics
Political Patterns and Processes
Politics and Public Policy
SOCIAL WORK COURSES.
■ COURSES OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
SWK 210
Environmental Justice and Social Change
This course examines the relationship between environmental justice issues
and principles and methods of social change. It explores the relationship
between environmental damage and damage to human populations, the differential effect of environmental damage on specific populations, and the ways
social change agents can mobilize action to correct these injustices. (Elective
credit)
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework for understanding sustainable social and economic development and non-violent social change. Case studies present examples of how social work and human services function in a global context and
are vital to fostering peace, human rights, and well-being. (Elective credit)
SWK 257
Exploring Human Services
In this service learning course, students explore human services and especially
social work as a major and as a career. In addition to attending class, students
work alongside helping professionals in the community. Students gain a foundational understanding of the intersections between basic human needs, allocation of resources, and political structures, and they examine how the allocation of resources affects diverse groups.
SWK 260
Humans Developing
This course helps students to examine critically factors influencing human
growth and development within diverse and oppressed groups. Students come
to understand human growth throughout life and the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors that influence the development of individuals,
groups, and families.
SWK 280
Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
This course explores diversity and social inequality as they relate to professional practice in social work and other helping professions. Building cultural
competence in work with diverse populations, students learn through dialogue, reading, experiential exercises, and community observation. (Prereq. or
concurrent registration: SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender)
SWK 301
History and the Analysis of Social Policy
The history of social workers, social movements, and changing social norms in
Europe, North America, and globally profoundly affects social welfare policy
today and tomorrow. In this course, students learn how historical events, policies, and programs influenced today’s social responses to human needs.
(Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
316 Social Work
SWK 406
Social Work Practice 3: With Communities and Policies
Students learn how community organizations, human service agencies, and
social policies emerge in Western society. Students study how to organize communities for empowerment, how to assist human service agencies to adapt,
and how to influence local, regional, and national policies. (Prereq.: senior
standing or consent of instructor)
■ COURSES RESERVED FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORS ONLY
SWK 306
Social Work Practice 1: With Individuals
Students develop foundational social work practice knowledge, skills, and values while learning to interview, assess, set goals, and work with individual
clients. Course readings, class participation, simulations, and role-plays provide learning opportunities for students to build skills necessary for generalist
social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. Emphasis is on
holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach and
working with diverse populations.
SWK 307
Field Work 1: Integrative Seminar
Students begin applying practice knowledge and skills in their first social
work practicum. Social work professionals in regional human service agencies
supervise students in a full-year field placement. Students also synthesize their
course-based learning with their supervised training through participation in
weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of
supervised practice in the fall term. (SWK 307 is concurrent with SWK 306
and is the first of two courses required in the junior year practicum, P/N grading only.)
SWK 316
Social Work Practice 2: With Families and Groups
Students continue to develop generalist social work practice knowledge, skills,
and values while learning to interview families and facilitate groups. Emphasis
is on holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach
and working with diverse groups and families.
SWK 317
Field Work 2: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 307. Students apply practice knowledge
and skills in their first social work practicum. Students synthesize their
course-based learning with their supervised training through participation in
weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of
supervised practice in the spring term. (SWK 317 is concurrent with SWK 316
and is the second of two courses required in the junior year practicum, P/N
grading only.)
SWK 402
Research 1: Fundamentals of Social Work Research and Evaluation
(0.5 course)
Students are introduced to basic social research methods commonly used in
social work research. Students learn how to access and understand current
knowledge and evidence for effectiveness in social work practice and programs. Students also learn the foundational skills in planning and proposing
research strategies as applied to practice evaluation. (This half course is in
sequence with SWK 403 and is concurrent with SWK 406 and SWK 407.)
Social Work 317
SWK 403
Research 2: Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programs (0.5
course)
Building on the work in SWK 402, students plan and complete an evaluation
of agency-based social work interventions. Students learn to gather and interpret evidence for change using data analysis strategies for both quantitative
and qualitative information. (Prereq.: SWK 402 and MPG 3. This course is
concurrent with SWK 417 and SWK 490.)
SWK 407
Field Work 3: Integrative Seminar
Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise students in a senior year field placement. Students synthesize their advanced
course learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly
integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term. (SWK 407 is concurrent with SWK 402 and
SWK 406, and is the first of two courses required in the senior year practicum,
P/N grading only.)
SWK 417
Field Work 4: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 407. Social work students synthesize
their advanced course learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120
hours of supervised practice in the spring term. (SWK 417 is concurrent with
SWK 403 and SWK 490, and is the second of two courses required in the
senior year practicum, P/N grading only.)
SWK 490
The Social Worker as Professional
This course, which meets the senior keystone course requirement in the
Augsburg Core Curriculum, is the summative seminar in the social work
major. Students learn organizational analysis and methods for agency change
as well as reflect on vocation in social welfare, engage in career planning,
study ethical practice principles, and prepare to engage in professional social
work practice. (Prereq.: senior social work status required. This course is concurrent with SWK 403 and SWK 417.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SWK 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SWK 295
Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
SWK 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SWK 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
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SOCIOLOGY—SOC
S
ociology is the scientific study of
society as a whole and of human social
organization in groups. The sociological
perspective provides a way to better understand the social world and how human
beings come to think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide
students in gaining knowledge of the social
order, how it affects them in their daily
lives, and how it can be applied to their
vocation. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society
and social groups, learn to create and use
scientific tools of analysis, and practice the
application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select as
electives some of the non-traditional learning models available, such as internships,
independent study, and field studies. The
department urges students to use
Augsburg’s metropolitan setting as a laboratory for learning. Internships, service
learning, and cooperative education enable
majors to apply the theories and research
skills of sociology while they explore
career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who
have majored in sociology are currently
employed in research, management, and
human resources departments of both government and private corporations, in the
criminal justice field, and as professors of
sociology. Others have used the major as
preparation for advanced study in areas
such as law, the ministry, social work,
urban planning, and human services.
Sociology Faculty
Tim Pippert (Chair), Lars Christiansen,
Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser, Diane Pike,
James Vela-McConnell
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Students may choose to pursue the core
sociology major or they may opt for a specialized, interdisciplinary concentration
within the major.
Core Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition
as an excellent undergraduate major that
applies to a number of fields from human
services to criminal justice to business to
public service. The foundation of the
major at Augsburg is that it provides a
clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops over the course of the
major, and integrates and reinforces an
excellent set of important skills; those
skills include abstract thinking, writing,
critical analysis, basic research, integration
of theory and data, and the connection of
the individual and collective perspectives
in the unique way of the sociological imagination. The five core courses intentionally
develop those skills in our students and
serve them well. Thus, these required and
sequenced courses are also the core of the
concentrations that allow students to pursue their electives in a direction that adds
other skills related to areas of interest.
Those concentrations include: community
studies, crime and deviance, law and society, organizational studies, and social psychology.
The major includes a total of 10 courses: five required core courses and five electives, at least three of which are upper division courses from the specified list below:
Core major:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 Research Methods
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
SOC 490 Senior Seminar
Sociology 319
At least three of the following upper-division courses (Prereq: SOC 121):
SOC 320 Sociology of Law
SOC 349 Organizational Theory
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 377 Organizational Deviance
SOC 381 City and Metro-Urban Planning
SOC 387 Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 390 Social Problems Analysis
SOC 410 Field Studies of Organizations
Two additional sociology electives. SOC
399 (Internship) is highly recommended.
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or better in
each required course to receive credit in
the major.
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation
skill is embedded throughout the offered
courses and is met by completing the
major. The graduation skills in Speaking
(S) and Writing (W) are embedded within
the core courses — specifically SOC 363,
SOC 485, and SOC 490 — and are met by
completing the major. Consult your
department chair or academic adviser for
requirements for meeting the Quantitative
Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Concentration in Community Studies
This concentration is designed to give
sociology majors a concentration in urban
community studies, which includes an
applied sociology focus emphasizing city
and community planning with a required
internship. Courses required beyond the
core major requirements are: SOC 111,
SOC 381, SOC 399, and one additional
elective. See Garry Hesser for advising and
visit the department website for details.
Concentration in Crime and Deviance
Careers in criminal justice — corrections, federal investigation, probation,
court work, law enforcement and crime
prevention — will be supported by this
concentration in the major. In addition to
the five core major requirements and one
elective, the courses are: Criminology
(SOC 277); three courses from the following four upper division options — Juvenile
Delinquency (SOC 387), Organizational
Deviance (SOC 377), Sociology of Law
(SOC 320), or Social Problems (SOC 390);
one interdisciplinary course — Psychology
and Law (PSY 265) or approved ACTC
elective that meets student interests; and,
an internship in a field related site which
serves as the concentration capstone experience (SOC 399). The total number of
courses for the concentration is 12. Please
see Diane Pike for advising and visit the
department website for details.
Concentration in Law and Society
This concentration is an interdisciplinary concentration that is intended for students who are considering law school and
legal careers such as becoming lawyers or
legal researchers. It emphasizes the development of reasoning and communications
skills as well as courses that address legal
issues. Courses required beyond the core
sociology major requirements include:
Sociology of Law (SOC 320), Sociology of
Organizations (SOC 349), and Internship
(SOC 399), and three courses in related
fields — COM 111, COM 351, and POL
170. See Nancy Fischer for advising and
visit the department website for details.
320 Sociology
Concentration in Organizational
Studies
This concentration is designed for students who plan to work in organizational
settings including corporate, government,
and non-profit sectors. Students will learn
how organizations are structured, function,
and change, how people relate in organizational settings, and how organizations succeed and why they sometimes fail. This
concentration seeks to equip students with
skills to effectively lead and manage organizations, and to succeed within organizations while achieving their personal career
and professional goals. Courses required
beyond the core major requirements are:
Office Space (SOC 222), Sociology of
Organizations (SOC 349), Organizational
Deviance (SOC377), Field Studies in
Organizations (SOC 410), an Internship
(SOC 399), and three courses in related
fields — BUS 242 or BUS 340; ECO 113;
and one from INS 325, COM 345, or COM
410. See Lars Christiansen for advising and
visit the department website for details.
Concentration in Social Psychology
The intent of the social psychology
concentration is to provide sociology
and/or psychology students with a solid
disciplinary foundation along with specific
coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in public relations, law, consulting,
research, social policy, and more. Courses
required beyond the core major requirements are: Social Psychology (SOC 375),
Social Problems Analysis (SOC 390), an
Independent Research in Ethnography
(SOC499), and three courses in
Psychology — Principles of Psychology
(PSY 105), Social Behavior (PSY 325), and
the Advanced Research Seminar (PSY 491).
See James Vela-McConnell for advising and
visit the department website for details.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in
sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall.
In addition, students must: (1) successfully
complete an internship, independent study,
or cooperative education experience; (2)
submit a portfolio including an honors
essay and completed papers and projects.
See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for
departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of
the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at
least two upper division courses taken at
Augsburg College. Students are required to
have at least a 2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
Sociology 321
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
SOC 111
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and
ideological forces that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and
structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this theme.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights
into discovering the world and one’s place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions
with each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 141
Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
Course objectives include giving students an understanding of anthropological
methods and theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and
awareness of differing cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human problems. (Fall, spring)
SOC 222
Office Space: The Sociology of Work
Why does a doctor get paid handsomely, and a burger-flipper get paid poorly?
Can workplaces be functional, or are they inherently conflictual? How does
the current expansion of global capital (globalization) shape our work experiences in the U.S.? This course explores these and other questions through various sociological theories of work and labor in modern society. (Fall)
SOC 231
Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the United
States. Family systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and modern cultural and social patterns.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 240
Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join social movements? What impacts
do social movements have on social institutions, the state, culture, and even
personal identity? This course explores these and other questions through
studying social movement theory and several social movements occurring over
the last two centuries. (SOC 121 and courses on 19th or 20th century U.S.
history recommended, but not required)
SOC 260
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society with attention to secularization, race, gender, and the public role of religion utilizing sociological
research on the role of religion and religious organizations in American society. (Fall)
322 Sociology
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds—race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses
on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain
crime sociologically? Topics include: theories and patterns of crime, police,
courts, corrections, and criminal policy. (Fall)
SOC 290
Cultures of Violence
Street gangs and warfare. Police brutality and genocide. Domestic abuse and
riots. What are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This
course takes violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis.
(Spring of alternate years)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that
are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq. for 300 level courses
only: SOC 121 or consent of instructor)
SOC 320
Sociology of Law
How does law in practice differ from law as it is written in the
Constitution/Bill of Rights? Despite the pretense that legal language is neutral,
in practice, the law constructs people in different, unequal ways based on their
class, age, race, gender, and sexuality. We will explore the different ways that
law is practiced, and coursework will involve observing law in practice in local
courts. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 349
Sociology of Organizations
What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much
of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect
to their goals, culture, technology and structure, as well as corporate deviance.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the
social sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis—be it in an academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.:
MPG 3. Fall)
SOC 363
Research Methods
Good research—do you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor. Spring)
Sociology 323
SOC 375
Social Psychology
How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct
society? This course examines individual identity within the social context of
symbolic interaction. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 377
Organizational Deviance
The benefits of contemporary organizational life come with costs: space shuttle explosions, insider trading, chemicals dumped in lakes; nuclear accidents;
corporate scandals. What are the causes and consequences of organizational
crime and deviance? Case study analysis and the application of sociological
models of explanation will be examined in depth. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor; Recommended but not required: SOC 222 and/or SOC 349.
Spring of alternate years.)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to urban planning
and the shaping of metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and field study in a seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 or consent
of instructor. Spring)
SOC 387
Juvenile Delinquency
Why is the delinquency of juveniles seen differently from the deviance of
adults? In addressing this question the social construction of deviance and
delinquency as well as the historical precedents for treating juveniles differently will be examined. Topics include: sociological theories, patterns of delinquency, and the social and legal reactions to juvenile delinquency. (Prereq.:
SOC 121 or consent of the instructor. Spring of alternate years)
SOC 390
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? This course
engages the sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections
between micro-level analysis and macro-level analysis, linking our own private
troubles with public issues. (Prereq: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring
of alternate years)
SOC 410
Field Studies in Organizations
In this course we visit several local organizations (ranging from small nonprofits to large transnational corporations), and work on a semester-long project with a local organization. We analyze these field experiences from the perspectives of organizational theory and critical political-economy, as well as
explore the challenges, strategies, and rewards of doing projects as a group.
(Prereq: SOC 222 and SOC 349, or consent of instructor. Spring of alternate
years)
SOC 485
Sociological Theory
An examination of the major theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing
the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.:
Two courses in sociology including SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
324 Sociology
SOC 490
Senior Seminar and Keystone
This Keystone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the
sociology program and general education, develop an understanding of the
applied value of sociology, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional
identity. Pass/No Pass grading. Senior sociology majors only. (Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SOC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SOC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
SOC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
SOC 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops,
making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available
in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 and/or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100. (Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and
department chair. Fall, spring)
SPANISH
See listing under Languages and Cross-cultural Studies.
THEATRE ARTS—THR
T
he study of theatre is firmly grounded
in the liberal arts, integrating knowledge
and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including communication, art, music, history, English, literature,
business, philosophy, and religion. Both
the curriculum and dramatic productions
by the Theatre Arts Department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the
campus while also providing a solid base
in classical, modern, contemporary, and
multicultural theatre.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a
major theatre center makes it an ideal
place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars, by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts
community while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Student opportunity to make these connections includes course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist
Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theatre professionals from the Twin
Cities community who work closely with
students), and attendance at numerous
professional productions in the Twin
Cities. Augsburg theatre productions are
treated as unique learning laboratories
where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional
artists-in-residence.
In addition to learning skills specific to
theatre, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for careers such as law, education, business, communication, and journalism, as well as prepare theatre students
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for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to prepare the student for graduate school or the
workplace, the department encourages a
second major or minor in such fields as
art, English, education, film, music, history, sociology, or religion.
Theatre Arts Faculty
Darcey Engen (Chair), Julie Bolton,
Michael Burden (Program Director),
Martha Johnson, Lisa Anderson, David
DeBlieck, Karen Mulhausen, Sandy
Schulte, Warren C. Bowles, Carla Steen,
Adriene Heflin, Michael Hoover, Edward
Lee Bok
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
The Theatre Arts Department currently
has three concentrations within the major:
performance concentration, directing/
dramaturgy and theatre design/technical
theatre concentration. Each concentration
consists of the Theatre Core Curriculum
supplemented by electives specific to each
concentration.
Theatre Arts Major
Performance Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre
curriculum is designed to serve students
hoping to pursue graduate studies in
Theatre (M.A./Ph.D. and M.F.A.) and/or
professional work as a performer. Students
choosing this concentration will enroll in
the eight core theatre major courses taken
by all theatre majors and will supplement
the core with courses identified as concentration specific electives. Students in the
performance concentration are encouraged
to consult with their adviser when select-
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ing electives. Advisers will assist students
in identifying the year and semester elective courses are offered. Students are
strongly encouraged to also complete a
professional Internship at a local Twin
Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses — eight required core
courses and two courses chosen from THR
electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units
taken as THP courses.
Eight core courses:
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction
Two electives from:
THR 226 Movement for the Theatre
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting
Ten production practicum units (THP)—
See Practicum Units
The theatre arts department addresses
the Graduation Skills using the embedded
model. Every course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects
that address Critical Thinking, Writing,
and Speaking. Consult your department
chair or academic adviser for requirements
for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Directing/Dramaturgy Concentration
This concentration within the theatre
curriculum is designed to serve students
hoping to pursue graduate studies in theatre (M.A./P.H.D and M.F.A.) and/or professional work as a director or dramatuag.
Students choosing this concentration will
enroll in the eight core theatre major
courses taken by all theatre majors and
will supplement the core with courses
identified as concentration specific electives. Students in the Directing/Dramaturgy
concentration are encouraged to consult
with their adviser when selecting electives.
Advisors will assist students in identifying
the year and semester elective courses are
offered. Students are also required to complete a THR 399 Internship at a local Twin
Cities theatre.
To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses-eight required core
courses and two electives chosen from two
categories of courses Plus 10 theatre
practicum units taken as THP.
Eight Core Courses:
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
II
THR 366 Stage Direction
Electives:
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses
ENG 330 Shakespeare
Theatre Arts 327
ENG 338 Readings in British and
Commonwealth Drama
ENG 358 Readings in American Drama
ENG 368 Readings in World Drama
NAS 352 Modern Nordic Drama
encouraged to also take an Independent
Study in their area of focus and to do a
professional internship at a local Twin
Cities theatre.
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses
THR/ENG 325 Playwriting
ENG 221 Expository Writing about the
Arts and Popular Culture
Ten THR courses-eight required core
courses and
Two electives chosen from ART electives,
Plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as
THP.
Required Internship:
THR 399 Internship—Off Campus
Eight Core Courses:
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
II
THR 366 Stage Direction
Specific practicum requirements:
Serve as stage manager on main-stage show
Dramaturg one Main-Stage Show
Ten Practicum Units (THP) See Practicum
Units
The Theatre Arts Department addresses
the Graduation Skills using the embedded
model. Every course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects
that address Critical Thinking, Writing,
and Speaking. Consult your department
chair or academic adviser for requirements
for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Technical Design/Technology
Concentration
This concentration within the theatre
curriculum is designed to serve students
hoping to pursue graduate studies and/or
professional work as a theatre designer or
technician. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre
major classes taken by all theatre majors
and will supplement the core with at least
two electives from the Art Department.
Students in the emphasis are strongly
To fulfill this concentration:
Two Electives from:
ART 107 Drawing
or
THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting
ART 240 Art History Survey
or
ART 243 or 244 History of Architecture
Required Internship:
THR 199 Internship—Off Campus
The Theatre Arts Department addresses
the Graduation Skills using the embedded
model. Every course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects
that address Critical Thinking, Writing,
and Speaking. Consult your department
chair or academic adviser for requirements
for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill.
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Transfer students must consult an
adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Ten Production Practicum Units (THP) See
Practicum Units
The following courses are strongly recommended:
THR 228 Directed Study
ART 340 Digital Imaging
THR 339 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
Theatre Practicum Units (THP)
All theatre arts majors in either concentration are required to complete 10
practicum units (THP) from three established areas.
Area 1 Performance
Each major will complete between one and
five THPs from this area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
THP 111
THP 121
THP 131
THP 141
THP 151
Fall Acting/Performance
Winter Acting/Performance
Spring Acting/Performance
Studio Acting/Performance
Misc. Performance
Area 2 Production
Each major will complete between four
and eight THPs from this area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 112, 122 or 132 House Management
THP 113, 123 or 133 Set, Lights, Costumes
Crew
THP 114, 124 or 134 Running Crew
THP 115, 125 or 135 Assistant Stage
Manager
THP 116, 126 or 136 Stage Manager
Area 3 Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from
this area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 117 Fall Artistic/Production
Assistance
THP 127 Winter Artistic/Production
Assistance
THP 137 Spring Artistic/Production
Assistance
Please note that all theatre practicum
courses count as one theatre practicum
unit except for the following because of
exceptional time requirements:
THP 115, THP 125 and THP 135 Assistant
Stage Manager counts as two units
THP 116 ,THP 126 and THP 136 Stage
Manager counts as three units.
Curricular Planning Information: The following courses are encouraged, but not
required:
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
THR 333 Acting for the Camera
THR 399 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
THR 002 is recommended to fulfill one of
the lifetime sports requirements.
Students may take a maximum of 13
credits in the major.
First-years planning to major in theatre
arts should begin with courses THR 228,
232, or 250; sophomores: THR 226, 228,
245, 361, 362; juniors: THR 325, 328, 350,
360, 361, or 365; seniors THR 365, 366.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only. Incoming students should
meet in the fall of first year with a theatre
adviser to ensure proper sequence of classes to be taken based on odd or even year of
entry.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement
on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain
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a 3.75 GPA in the major and a 3.50 GPA
overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of
honors quality (THR 499). Honors candidates should meet with their departmental
adviser early spring semester of their
junior year to develop a proposal for the
honors project.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a
transfer adviser upon acceptance to determine what credits taken at another institution will transfer into the major. The
majority of core classes should however be
taken at Augsburg. Additionally transfers
are required to take a minimum of three
upper division theatre arts courses. Ten
practicum units are also required, five of
which need to be completed within the
department. Transfers must also complete a
minimum of five THP credits within the
department. No more than five units can
be credits from others schools.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232 Acting
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction
The theatre arts minors also must complete
five practicum units. Students must take a
minimum of one performance unit and a
minimum of three production units. Refer
to the practicum categories listed below
the curriculum concentrations.
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism II
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or
theatre criticism or theatre history
THEATRE ARTS COURSES.
THR/HPE 002 Lifetime Sports—Introduction to Dance and Composition
(.0 course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction
to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and composition. Each
class includes a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, conditioning, and
modern dance.
THR/HPE 005 Lifetime Sports—Modern Dance and Improvisation
(.0 course)
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises
and will learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern.
Improvisational techniques will be introduced and students will create short
improvisational pieces. (NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of
THR/HPE 002, 003, 004, or 005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting and
storytelling with an emphasis on active participation, creation of an original
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performance, and reflective writing. This course is primarily designed for nonmajors and does not fulfill credit toward the theatre arts major. Attendance at
theatre productions required.
THR/FLM 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
THR 222
Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Theatre is an examination of theatre as an artistic form and
focuses on the appreciation and value of theatre in society. Focus on historical
periods, plays, artists, basic concepts, and techniques of the play production
process. Students attend and review stage productions. This course is primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward the theatre major.
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
A study of the principles of movement used in the art of acting. Students will
improve their use of energy, concentration, balance, control, clarity, timing and
spontaneity through practical exercises. This course uses established theory
and techniques in neutral mask, Asian martial arts, and physical and vocal
characterization exercises. Students will examine various performance paradigms and see professional productions.
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts,
and creative processes. Students will execute practical projects, attend theatre
tours, see professional productions, and participate on the theatre department’s
fall production. Open to all students. Forty-hour lab requirement.
THR/FLM 230 Scenic Painting for Stage and Film
Scenic Painting is an introductory study of the art of scenic painting for the
stage, film, and faux application. Through a series of foundational painting
projects, reading assignments, informal lecture, discussion, and a final cumulative painting project students will develop the required skills and understanding of what it means to be a Scenic Artist and what role the Scenic Artist plays
in artistry of theatre and film.
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental, and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character
study in American drama, culminating in public performance. Students attend
and review local professional productions.
THR 233
Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies
to on-camera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which support acting on camera. (Alternate years)
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student’s basic skills of music theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
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research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions. (Alternate years)
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures,
films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. Attendance at local
theatre productions required.
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
This foundations class focuses on major principles and fundamentals of theatre literary analysis and uses performance, discussion, writing, and projects as
a way of interpreting a dramatic script for academic and artistic applications.
Close readings of plays from each genre (comic, tragic, realistic, absurd and
post-modernism) will enable students to learn and apply basic terminology for
literary and artistic processes.
THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture
Computer Drafting for the Stage and Architecture is an introduction to using
AutoCAD LT for drafting on the computer. Students will learn how to use
basic AutoCAD commands to input information, organize, layout and print 2D drafting plates, with an emphasis on drafting for the theater and architecture.
THR 270
Black Theatre
Introduction to Black Theatre is an examination of the principles, major
movements, and fundamentals of theatre by and about Black Americans. It
examines the historical, political, and cultural context of Black Theater. This
course will focus on and provide an overview of Black Theatre utilizing plays
written by Black American playwrights.
THR/FLM 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in COM 216 and adds
the study of color photography and sound design. Though exercises and
assignments the student will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing
short films. (Prereq.: COM/THR 216)
THR 325
Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111, and junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre department
chair. THR 250 or ENL 226 recommended. Alternate years)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to the design process for the stage. Each student will execute
four design projects using a research based design process. Class will take theatre tours, host visiting artists, and have a practical involvement in two
Augsburg College productions. Forty-hour lab required, materials needed.
(Prereq.: THR 228, junior or senior status)
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THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the
vocal mechanism. This course will use established exercises and theories in
several methodologies of vocal training. Theory and practice are combined in
oral projects, reports and papers, voice tapes, and individual coaching.
(Alternate years)
THR 360
Interpretive Reading
Basic principles of oral interpretation of narrative verse and dialogue forms of
drama. Study, written analysis, discussion, practice, and performance of readings before small and large groups. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
THR 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek through the Italian Renaissance period. Reading of plays, writing a
research paper, and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need
not be taken sequentially with THR 362. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111. Fall: alternate years)
THR 362
Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the
Italian Renaissance through contemporary theatre. Reading of plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially
with THR 361. (Spring: alternate years)
THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance skills and the ability to recognize differentiating clues that identify the style of a play. Through class exercises, scene study, and character analysis, students will gain insight into the
performance demands of a specific style. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from
the classics (Shakespeare, French neoclassicism, restoration comedy, realism,
and non-realism), culminating in a public recital. (Prereq: THR 250 and THR
232 and 362 or consent of instructor. Fall/Spring)
THR 366
Stage Direction
The goal of the course is to understand and master basic principles and skills
of stage direction: directing concepts, stage techniques, terminologies, script
analysis; rehearsal planning and techniques; blocking, stage dynamics, working with actors, and the overall staging of a play. Theories of directing are also
examined. (Prereq.: THR 362, or consent of instructor)
THR/FLM 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENL 241
and junior/senior standing)
Theatre Arts 333
THR 495
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
THR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
THR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
THR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
THEATRE PRACTICUM COURSES.
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and are required for the theatre
arts major/minor. All THP theatre
practicum courses are taken for non-credit
with Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation by
the faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful and timely completion of practicum
area for which student is registered; 2. positive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3.
demonstrated competency in practicum
area. The positive evaluation of each of the
areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a
minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a
P grade.
THP courses require:
• Consent of instructor
• Supervision by theatre faculty
• A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the student
• Registration for THP course for semester
when practicum is completed
• Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the registrar’s office
Please note:
• All majors will complete at least one
THP 123 unit in costumes.
• All majors will complete one THP 113 in
lighting.
• THP courses may be repeated.
• Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards
practicum.
• Work-study hours do not count towards
practicum.
• Completion of THP 115 and 116 count
as two and three practicum units respectively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student.
All other THP courses count as one
practicum unit each.
• Transfer students are still responsible for
the full unit requirements (10 major/5
minor.) Five practicum units (major) or
three units (minor) must be completed
while at Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools should have
program verification or a letter from a
previous theatre adviser.
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THEATRE PRACTICUM COURSES.
Area One: Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 Theatre Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main stage theatrical
production; in a main stage dance performance or recital (for dance/licensure
majors only); or substantial participation as an actor in a senior directing project, in final scenes for Stage Direction (THR 366), or in interpretive presentations at two Forensics tournaments (at least 30 hours coaching and competition).
Area Two: Production
THP 112/122/132 Theatre Practicum: House Management
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Substantial participation (30 hour minimum) in house management, ushering,
or box office.
THP 113/123/133 Theatre Practicum: Set, Costumes, Lights
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main stage production.
THP 114/124/134 Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes
from Stage Direction class.
THP 115/125/135 Theatre Practicum: Assistant Stage Management
2 Practicum units (.0 course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
THP 116/126/136 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management
3 Practicum units (.0 course)
Stage management for main stage production.
Area Three: Artistic/Production Management
THP 117/127/137 Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the
director (dramaturgy, choreography/assistant choreography for main stage production), or a substantial arts management project.
URBAN STUDIES
See Metro-Urban Studies.
WOMEN’S STUDIES—WST
T
he women’s studies program provides students with the opportunity to
examine critically women’s contributions
and experiences in various historical and
cultural contexts. This is an inter-college
program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of
St. Catherine, and the University of St.
Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus
not only on gender, but also acknowledge
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences. The
women’s studies program offers both a
major and a minor, and provides students
with academic preparation for careers in
human services, education, and social
work as well as graduate study.
Women’s Studies Faculty
Jessica Nathanson (Coordinator), Kristin
M. Anderson, Stephanie Barnes, Janelle
Bussert, Cass Dalglish, Jacqueline deVries,
Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Nancy
Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom,
Sophia Jacobsen, Michael Lansing, Barbara
Lehmann, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe,
Anita Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise
Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Norma
Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg,
Timothy Pippert, Judy Shevelev, Beverly J.
Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James VelaMcConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies, a midlevel course in feminist theory or feminist
philosophy selected from an approved list,
WST 495 (seminar), and WST 199 or WST
399 (internships).
The remaining six electives are to be
selected from approved women’s studies
courses, and should include at least two
courses in the social sciences, two in the
humanities, and one with a racial, ethnic,
or global emphasis. At least three courses
must be upper division courses. Students
may take courses at any of the colleges
participating in the Women’s Studies program. However, at least three courses must
be completed at Augsburg. The writing
component of the graduation skills
requirements for the Women’s Studies
major must also be completed at Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the
written approval of the Women’s Studies
program coordinator. Both majors and
minors are encouraged to participate in
one of the gender-focused semester study
abroad programs offered through
Augsburg’s Center for Global Education.
Two programs have been pre-approved for
Women’s Studies credit: Crossing Borders:
Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(offered fall semester) and Migration and
Globalization: Engaging Our Communities
(offered spring semester).
The Critical Thinking graduation skill
is embedded at all levels and is met by
completing the major. The Speaking and
Writing graduation skills are also embedded at all levels, with particular emphasis
in the following:
Speaking: WST 201, WST 305, and WST
495
Writing: ENL 365, ENL 367, WST 495,
and REL 441
Consult your department chair or academic advisor for requirements for meeting
the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these
skills.
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Minor
Transfer Students
Five courses that must include WST
201; three electives, one of which must be
upper division; and WST 495 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other
ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each
student’s program must have the written
approval of the Women’s Studies program
coordinator.
Students who transfer to Augsburg
College and wish to complete a major or
minor in women’s studies are urged to consult with the director of Women’s Studies
immediately upon transfer.
The Women’s Studies program has an
articulation agreement with Century
College that governs Century College students with a Women’s Studies certificate
who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from
other colleges and universities must consult with the director of Women’s Studies
for approval of courses for the major or
minor.
WOMEN’S STUDIES COURSES.
WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of
women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and
how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen
from women’s perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women’s
experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 281
Topics in Women’s Studies
WST 305
Issues in Gay and Lesbian Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary
U.S. culture including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course
may include guest speakers, a service-learning component at local
glbt/supporting agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities,
as well as an immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education fee. Prerequisites: WST 201 or prior coursework in related fields
(history, sociology, psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology
and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social Justice, Gender and the
Environment)
WST 315
Mid-Level Feminist Theory
This multidisciplinary and multicultural feminist theory course focuses on the
global voices often marginalized by the feminist canon. A variety of texts —
including personal narratives, political statements, origin stories, and empirical studies — will be analyzed to highlight different theoretical approaches and
multiple feminisms.
Women’s Studies 337
WST 341
Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social Justice, Gender and the
Environment)
HIS/WST/ISS 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua))
WST 357
Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision
(CGE course. See International Studies, Social Justice, Gender and the
Environment)
WST 359
Women, Gender and Social Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 362
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan
Africa
This broad-based course explores the influence of culture and gender on the
HIV/AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural history, biology, and
epidemiology of AIDS in Africa, as well as socio-cultural, ethical, theological
and political responses to the disease are examined. (Augsburg Abroad course,
Summer)
WST 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 481
Topics in Women’s Studies
WST 495
Women’s Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and satisfies
the Keystone requirement. It is also required of minors who do not elect to do
an independent study (499). It is offered at a different college each semester.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course will examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women in
non-Western societies, including their economic, political and social contributions, familial roles, and status in society. Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
AIS 490
Keystone Indigenous Issues of Central America
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses (Must be approved in writing by the women’s studies
coordinator):
WST 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
WST 299
Directed Study
See description on page 100.
WST 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 99.
WST 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 100.
See department listings for descriptions of the following approved electives:
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
ART 352
Women and Art
ENL 365
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
HIS 195/INS 233 Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality: Globalization and
Women’s Grassroots Movements in Latin America
HIS 282
History of Women Since 1850
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
POL 124
American Women and Politics
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
SOC 231
Family Systems
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
SOC 295
Sociology of Sexuality
YOUTH
AND
See listing under Religion.
FAMILY MINISTRY
College Information
Board of Regents – 340
ELCA Program Unit for Vocation
and Education – 341
Faculty and Administration – 342
Officers – 342
Administration – 342
Faculty – 345
Faculty Emeriti – 366
Campus Maps – 369, 370
340
BOARD
OF
REGENTS
The year in parentheses after each name is the expiration date of current term. An asterisk
before a name indicates the person is an Augsburg graduate.
*Andra Adolfson (2011)
Director of Business Development,
Adolfson and Peterson Construction,
Minneapolis, MN
*Rolf Jacobson (2011)
Associate Professor, Luther Seminary,
St. Paul, MN
*Dan W. Anderson ’65 (2009)
President, Swenson Anderson Financial
Group, Minneapolis, MN
*Ruth E. Johnson ’74 (2011)
Consultant, Department of Internal
Medicine, Mayo Clinic & Mayo Medical
School, Rochester, MN
*Gary E. Benson ’70 (2008)
Directing Pastor, Zumbro Lutheran
Church, Rochester, MN
Dean Kennedy ’75 (2009)
President, Texacoma Oil & Gas
Corporation, Dallas, TX
*Jackie Cherryhomes ’76 (2010)
Government Relations Consultant,
Cherryhomes-Tyler LLC, Minneapolis, MN
Dean C. Kopperud (2009)
Consultant, Private Practice, Minneapolis,
MN
Michael O. Freeman (2012)
Attorney, Lindquist & Vennum,
Minneapolis, MN
*André J. Lewis (2010)
Vice President and Director, Community
Affairs and Diversity, RBC Dain Rauscher
Minneapolis, MN
*Anthony Genia ’85 (2008)
Emergency Dept. Physician, Fairview
University Medical Center, Minneapolis,
MN
*Michael R. Good ’71 (2013)
President and Chief Operating Officer,
Sotheby’s International Realty, Parsippany,
NJ
Jennifer H. Martin (2013)
Senior Vice President, Corporate
Administration, Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans, Minneapolis, MN
Marie O. McNeff (2009)
Professor Emeritus and Dean (retired),
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN
*H. Theodore Grindal ’76 (2008)
Attorney/Partner, Lockridge Grindal Nauen
P.L.L.P., Minneapolis, MN
*Paul S. Mueller ’84 (2009)
Internal Medicine Consultant, Mayo
Clinic, Rochester, MN
Norman R. Hagfors (2009)
Founder & President (retired), Norsen,
Inc., North Oaks, MN
*Ronald G. Nelson ’68 (2008)
Retired, Mendota Heights, MN
Jodi Harpstead (2009)
Chief Advancement Officer, Lutheran
Social Service of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
*Richard J. Hartnack (2010)
Vice Chairman of Consumer Banking, U.S.
Bancorp, Minneapolis, MN
*Beverly Oren ’55 (2008)
Retired, Roseville, MN
Board of Regents 341
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ex Officio
President, Augsburg College, Minneapolis,
MN
Rev. Peter Rogness (2008), Ex Officio
Bishop, St. Paul Area Synod, ELCA, St.
Paul, MN
*Stephen Sheppard (2011)
CEO, Winds of Peace Foundation,
Decorah, IA
*Philip Styrlund ’79 (2012)
President, The Summit Group, Apple
Valley, MN
*P. Dawn Taylor ’78 (2008)
Chief Operating Officer, Silver Glade
Properties LLC, Des Moines, IA
ELCA PROGRAM UNIT
EDUCATION
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stanley N. Olson
Director for Colleges and Universities
Dr. Arne Selbyg
Asst. Director for Colleges and
Universities
Ms. Marilyn Olson
Emily Anne Tuttle (2009)
Retired, Wayzata, MN
Rev. Harold Usgaard (2008), Ex Officio
Bishop, Southeastern Minnesota Synod,
ELCA, Rochester, MN
*Joan L. Volz ’68 (2011)
Lawyer, Private Practice, Welch, MN
*Norman W. Wahl, ’76 (2010)
Executive Pastor, Bethel Lutheran,
Rochester, MN
*Bonnie Wallace (2011)
Scholarship Director, Fond du Lac
Scholarship Program, Cloquet, MN
FOR
VOCATION
AND
342
AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACULTY
ADMINISTRATION
AND
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parenthesis.
Officers of the College
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. B.A., Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Chicago.
Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the
College. Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., College of Saint
Benedict, M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.A., Loyola University; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Thomas. F. Morgan (1983). Executive Director of Center for Faith and Learning and
Special Assistant to the President. Professor of Business Administration. B.S.,
Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Kevin C. Myren (2007). Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and
Administration. B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Julie A. Olson (1991). Vice President of Enrollment Management. B.A., M.A., Augsburg
College.
Christine M. Szaj (2008). Vice President and Chief of Staff. B.S., University of Wisconsin –
Milwaukee; M.S.W., Washington University; J.D., Saint Louis University.
Jeremy R. Wells (2007). Vice President of Institutional Advancement. B.A., Jamestown
College; M.A., Saint Mary’s University.
Administration
Leif Anderson (1996). Chief Information Officer. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Sheila Anderson (1991). Director, Academic Advising. B.S., Minnesota State University –
Moorhead; M.A., Augsburg College.
David Benson (2005). Director, Major Gifts, Development. B.A., Concordia College; M.A.,
North Dakota State University.
Mike Bilden (2003). Director, Recruitment and Retention, Adult Programs. B.S., University
of Wisconsin – Superior.
Heidi Breen (1986). Director, Alumni Relations. B.A., Concordia College – Moorhead.
Carrie Carroll (1997). Director of Undergraduate Admissions. B.A., Hamline University.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. M.A., St. Paul
Seminary School of Divinity-University of St. Thomas.
Bradley Christ (1998). Director IT Systems, Information Technology. B.A., University of
Minnesota.
Nadia M. Christensen (1991). Director, International Partners. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A. University of Minnesota; Ph.D.; University of Washington.
Jodi Collen (2007). Director, Events and Conference Services. B.A., Wartburg College;
M.T.A., George Washington University.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. B.A., Augsburg College.
David Draus (2000). Director, Facilities and Risk Management.
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James Erchul (1997). Director, Enrollment Planning. B.A., Marquette Unversity, M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota – Duluth.
Amanda Erdman (2007). Director, Residence Life. B.A., Coe College; M.A.E., University of
Northern Iowa.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Carol Forbes (1990). Director, Sponsored Programs. B.A., Morningside College; M.A.,
Hamline University.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Assistant Vice President for International Programs. B.A.,
University of Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Assistant Athletic Director. Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Neb.; M.Ed., University of Nebraska;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sarah Griesse (2006). Dean of Students, Student Affairs. B.A., Wittenberg University;
M.A., Ohio State University; A.B.D., Loyola University-Chicago.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
L.P., University of Minnesota.
Thomas Haglund (2007). Finance Director. B.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead;
M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Kevin Healy (2004). Director, Advancement Services. B.S., Carroll College.
Sandra Hokanson (2007). Director of Human Resources. B.S., University of Wisconsin –
Eau Claire.
Sherry Jennings-King (2002). Director, Major Gifts, Development. B.S., University of
Tennessee.
Karena Jones (1999). Director, CLASS Program. A.A. Normandale Community College;
B.S., Winona State University; M.Ed., Hamline University.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Southern California.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Academic Achievement. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Scott Krajewski (2000). Director IT Services, Information Technology. B.S., Augsburg
College; M.S., Iowa State University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
St. Pius X Seminary; M.A., Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Rosemary Link (1986). Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate
Studies. BA., University of Southampton; C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D.
University of Minnesota.
Shannon L. Luckert (2006). Director of Research, Development Office. B.A., University of
Wisconsin.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education.
B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
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Donna McLean (1985). Director, Major Gifts, Development. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Regina McGoff (1992). Associate Director, Center for Global Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Jessica Nathanson (2007). Director, Women’s Resource Center.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Betsey R. Norgard (1992). Director, Publications, Marketing, and Communications. B.A.,
The American University; M.A., Indiana University.
Aly C. Olson (2001). Director, Student Support Services/TRIO. B.A. Grinnell College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Center for Service, Work, and Learning. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
John Pack (2003). Director, Department of Public Safety. B.A., Excelsior College.
Lori A. Peterson (2004). Director, Augsburg for Adults. Assistant Professor of Business
Administration. B.S.B., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs. B.S., Indiana
University; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Mohamed Sallam (2006). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. B.A., M.A., Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. B.S., Kent State University; M.A.
Saint Mary’s University.
Michael R. Schwartz (1996). Director, Athletic Facilities. B.A., Augsburg College.
Doug H. Scott (2007). Assistant Vice President for Development. B.A., Eastern University
St. Davids; M.Div., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dixie Shafer (2000). Director, Undergrad Research and Graduate Opportunity. B.A.,
Moorhead State University; Ed.M., Rutgers University.
Judith Shevelev (1991). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
University of California at Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
Jennifer R. Simon (2007). Director, American Indian Student Services. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.A., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Assistant Dean, Athletics and Recreation. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services. B.A., Augsburg College.
Bao L. Thao (1998). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.A., Colgate University.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student Advising. M.A., The
American University.
David P. Warch (2000). Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communication. B.F.A.,
Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Karl Wolfe (2007). Rochester Program. B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.Div., Asbury
Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Pepperdine University.
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Faculty
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Magdeline C. Aagard (2007). Assistant Professor, Nursing. B.A., R.N., Augustana College;
M.B.A., Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
John A. Abraham (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.S., North Dakota State University.
Justin Abraham (2007). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., All India Institute for
Teachers Training; B.A., Kerala University; M.A., Aligarh University; M.A.,
Missouri State University – Warrensburg; Ph.D. Saugor University, India.
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Associate Professor of History. B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A. and
Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S. and
D.Pharm., University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Associate Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Lisa P. Anderson (2005). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College; B.S.,
M.S., Winona State University.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio Artist/Flute, part time, Music. B.M., Augsburg College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Oregon; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.Div., Luther-Northwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
William M. Arden (2005). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., New York
University; M.S., Northeastern University; M.B.A., Boston University.
Shelli A. Arneson (2004). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Simpson College; M.S., Mankato State University.
Juan C. Avendaño (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. Civil
Engineering degree, Andres Bello Catholic University, Caracas Venezuela; M..S.,
M.B.A., Northwestern University.
Antonio Ortega Ayala (2003). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global
Education. M.A., LaSalle University, Mexico City. C.P.A. Teaching Certificate
degree, Colegio Angloamericano.
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Ramona C. Back (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of WisconsinGreen Bay; M.S., Winona State University.
Andrew M. Baldwin (2004). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Xenia Barahona (2002). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Universidad Centroamericana; M.A., Tufts University.
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Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time, Music. B.M., University of
Michigan.
R. Samuel Barber (2002). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., Upper Iowa
University; M.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Nebraska, Omaha.
Carol E. Barnett (2000). Studio Artist/Composition, part time, Music. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
David L. Bartlett (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., University of
California-San Diego; M.A., University of Chicago; M.A., Ph.D., University of
California-San Diego.
Katherine A. Baumgartner (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., Minnesota State
University-Mankato; M.A., Augsburg College.
Aroti G. Bayman (1996). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Thomas H. Berkas (2006). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts in Leadership Program.
B.C.E., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Allen J. Berning (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A., St.
Cloud State University.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Heather K. T. Bidinger (2003). Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.Med.S., St. Louis University.
William P. Bierden (1997). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Susan N. Boecher (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1983). Instructor, part time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton (1976). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.S., M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Anna M. Bonderson (2004). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., University of
Minnesota; B.S., South Dakota State University.
Laura L. Borstad (2008). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. D.Pharm.,
University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College;
M.S.W., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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D. Kimberly Bowden (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.L.A., B.S., M.F.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Katherine C. Bradley (2007). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., St. Mary’s University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Purdue University.
Michael T. Brands (2007). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Dordt College; M.Div.,
Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
Mark A. Bransford (2005). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.S., Florida International
University; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.B.A., University
of Missouri-Columbia; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Frederick Bretschger (2005). Studio Artist/Double Bass, part time, Music. North Carolina
School of the Arts; Cleveland Institute of Music; The Juilliard School.
Jacquylynn Brickman (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.Ed., St. Mary’s University.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison,
Instructor of Education. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of
Sydney, Australia.
Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Iona College; M.Ed.,
Boston College.
Eileen M. Bruns (2000). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.S., M.S., Florida State
University.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Designer and Technical
Director). B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Shelley L. Burkhardt (2005). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Valparaiso University;
M.S., Mankato State University.
Thomas L. Burns (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Iona
College; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Janelle M. Bussert (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion and Women’s Studies. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Div., Yale University.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., University of IllinoisChicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tami M. Carpenter (2001). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. Two B.S. degrees,
University of Minnesota.
Maria S. Ceplecha (2003). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., University of
Dallas; M.A., New York University Graduate School in Spain.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Peggy M. Cerrito (1991). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. Academic Skills
Adviser. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
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Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Kristen A. Chamberlain (2007). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.S.,
Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Nina N. Chenault (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Clark University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Florida State University.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. A.A.,
Golden Valley Lutheran College; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.A., Southwest
Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Capital
University; M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S.W., St. John’s University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Susan M. Conlin (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.W., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David A. Conrad (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. Assistant
Director, MBA Program in Rochester. B.A., Winona State University; M.A., Ed.D.,
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.
David L. Cooper (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Brian E. Corner (2005). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.Sc., Ph.D., University of Otago,
New Zealand.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran
University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara C. Curchack (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of
Maryland Baltimore County; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson.
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David Dahl (2000). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Augustana College; M.A.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Marvin D. Dahlgren (2002). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time, Music. B.A., MacPhail
School of Music.
Louise M. Daley (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of WisconsinMadison; M.Ed., The College of St. Scholastica.
Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Associate Professor of English. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.F.A., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute.
Kim Davidson (2003). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.F.A., Washington University; M.A., School for International Training.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of
Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
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Urbanus B. Dax (2002). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of the North, South Africa; M.S., Mankato State University.
David M. DeBlieck (2005). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.F.A., University of Hawaii-Manoa.
Donna R. DeGracia (1998). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Ohio State
University; P.A., Bowman Gray School of Medicine; M.P.A.S., University of
Nebraska.
Jacqueline R. deVries Jones (1994). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Calvin College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana.
R. David Dexter (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.D., University of Minnesota.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., M.M.,
The Mannes College of Music; A.B.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City
Conservatory.
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M., University of Dayton; M.A.,
Saint Mary’s University.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.
coursework completed, University of Minnesota.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Delaware; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Linda A. Dorschner (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Mankato State College; M.A., Mankato State University.
Susan Sacquitne Druck (1993). Instructor of Music. B.A., Iowa State University; M.A.,
University of Iowa.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Deborah A. Eckberg (2007). Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., Dartmouth College;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jerry K. Eddy (2006). Assistant Professor, part-time, Physics. A.B., West Liberty State
College; M.S., Ph.D., West Virginia University.
Gary T. Egbert (2004). Assistant Professor, part time, Physics. B.S., Western Illinois
University; M.S., University of South Dakota – Vermillion; Ph.D., University of
Nebraska – Lincoln.
Catherine A. Egenberger (2000). Instructor, part time, Art. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.F.A., Syracuse University.
R. Wendell Ellis (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. A.B., Columbia
University; J.D., University of Iowa; M.B.A., University of Missouri.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Darcey K. Engen (1997). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., University of Minnesota – Duluth; Ph.D., University of
Illinois – Chicago.
Debra M. Erickson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus
College; M.S., University of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas;
M.A., Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio Artist/Trumpet, part time, Music. B.A., Bethel College;
M.F.A., D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn L. Erickson (1999). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio Artist/Piano, part time, Music. B.F.A., B.A., Central
Michigan University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the
College. Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., College of St.
Benedict; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Troy F. Faulkner (2007). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., University of MinnesotaDuluth; M.S., Winona State University.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Steven J. Felton (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. John’s University; B.S.,
M.S., Mankato State University.
Edith E. Ferber (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., M.A.T., Indiana University.
Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., Hamline University; M.A.,
The American University; Ph.D., State University of New York – Albany.
Andrew J. Fish (2005). Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Montana.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women’s
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Bruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., Morningside College; M.Th.,
Perkins School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Central
Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. B.M., Aquinas
College.
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Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
John A. Furia (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.P.A., University of Rhode Island.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Robert S. P. Gardner (2006). Instructor, part-time, Music. M.A., University of Montana.
R. Brooks Gekler (2006). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Vassar
College; M.B.A., New York University.
Annette M. Gerten (1997). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., College of St.
Catherine; M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio Artist/Clarinet, part time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Sarah J. Gervais (2008). Assistant Professor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of St.
Thomas; M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.
Alexandra E. Giesler (2008). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Augsburg College.
Keith F. Gilsdorf (2001). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., Moorhead State
University; M.A., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of NebraskaLincoln.
Julie A. Gloss (2007). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.S., B.A., Northern
Michigan University; M.A., Middlebury College; M.A., Hamline University.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men’s Athletic Director, Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of
Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rodney R. Greder (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State
University; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of IllinoisChampaign-Urbana.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown
University.
Leslie E. Green (2008). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., College of St. Benedict;
three M.A.s, University of St. Thomas; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. Music studies at The
University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Cheryl J.E. Gresczyk (2004). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.A., College of St. Thomas.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part time, Education and Modern Languages.
B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
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Dennis P. Greseth (2004). Instructor of Education. Education Coordinator, Rochester
Program. B.S., M.S., Winona State University.
Lyle M. Griner (1996). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., University of Northern Iowa;
M.A., Luther Seminary.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy J. Grundahl (1993). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; M.F.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John’s University;
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Alyssa N. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.S., University of WisconsinEau Claire; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
Tabitha K. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.P.H., M.S., University of Minnesota.
John U. Harkness (2001). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Harvard University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
J.D., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Adriane M. L. Heflin (2008). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., Washington
University; M.F.A., Yale University.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A.,
Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Notre Dame.
Carl C. Hixson (2008). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Jody Hofer Van Ness (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
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Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., University of
Maryland; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Kristoffer P. Holmgren (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.F.A., St. Cloud State University;
M.F.A., Illinois State University.
Megan J. C. Holroyd (2005). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Bradley P. Holt (1978). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Linda M. Holt (2000). Instructor, part time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Minnesota;
M.N., University of Washington-Seattle.
James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., Bemidji
State University; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio Artist/Violin and Viola, part time, Music. B.M.,
Indiana University.
Erica L. Huls (2004). Instructor, part-time, Honors Program. B.A., Augsburg College.
Joan E. Hutton (2007). Studio Artist/Saxophone, part-time, Music. B.M., Ithaca College;
M.M., Eastman School of Music.
Lisa L. Hyland (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls.
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Colin C. Irvine (2003). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Carroll College; M.A.,
University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Chad A. Israelson (2002). Instructor, part time, History. B.A., University of Wisconsin,
LaCrosse; M.A., University of Nebraska.
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Lisa E. Jack (1994). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Occidental College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Southern California.
James A. Jacobson (2002). Studio Artist/Cello, part time, Music. B.M., New England
Conservatory of Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Jacobson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration.
Karl N. Jacobson (2007). Assistant Professor, part-time, Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary; A.B.D. Union-PSCE.
Mary J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., University of North
Dakota; M.A., Ed.D., Hamline University.
Ronald L. Jacobson (2002). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., North
Dakota State University; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor, part time, American Indian Studies. B.A.,
Metropolitan State University; M.A., Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
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Gary C. Jader (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., University of
Minnesota-Duluth; B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St.
Thomas.
William H. Jasperson (1990). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Daniel F. Jorgensen (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., M.S., South Dakota State
University.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.Comm.,
University of Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park
College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers
University.
Jane A. Kammerman (1986). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A.,
University of California; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A.,
University of Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple
University.
Deborah D. Katz (2001). Instructor, part time, Education. A.B., Stanford University; Ed.M.,
Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University.
Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Mary Beth Kelley (2004). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Eau Claire; M.Ed., Bethel College.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio Artist/Harp, part time, Music. B.M., The Juilliard
School; M.M., University of Arizona.
Michael King (2008). Instructor, part-time, Communication Studies. Two B.S., M.S., South
Dakota State University.
Donna R. Kirscht (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Mankato
State University; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Elizabeth P. Klages (1996). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., Carleton College;
M.A., The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., Newberry College;
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Eastman School of Music.
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Debra S. Knudson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., St. Cloud State
University; M.Ed., College of St. Catherine.
Barbara K. Knudtson (2005). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. A.D.N., Rochester
Community College; B.S.N., Augsburg College; M.A., College of St. Catherine.
Paul A. Knutson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.S., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Dean C. Kopperud (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., University
of St. Thomas.
Richard J. Kramer (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Neil J. Kraus (2003). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., LeMoyne College; M.A.,
Ph.D., State University of New York-Albany.
Heidi M. Kreutzer (1995). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., Middlebury College; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Gregory P. Krueger (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Southwest Minnesota
State University; M.A., Hamline University.
Deborah J. Kuhlmann (2006). Instructor, part-time. English. B.A., Texas Christian
University; M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., Texas Christian University.
James J. Kulzer (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., two M.S. degrees, Winona
State University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St.
Louis; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.A. Michigan State
University; M.A., University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Suzanne W. Lagerwaard (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of
Florida; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Assistant Professor of History. A.B., College of William and
Mary; M.A., Utah State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Macalester
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Assistant Professor, part time, Master of Arts in Leadership.
B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia
University.
Martha J. Laskar-Aleman (2002). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of
Minnesota.
Laura K. Lazar (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.L.S.,
Valparaiso University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Edward Lee (2002). Instructor, part time, Communication Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.F.A., Brown University.
Melissa C. Lee (2007). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College.
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Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Knox College;
M.S.W., Tulane University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio Artist/French Horn, part time, Music. B.A., Potsdam
College of Arts and Science, SUNY; M.M., Northwestern University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University
of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rosemary J. Link (1986). Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of
Graduate Studies. Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Southampton;
C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sarah P. Lockwood (2002). Studio Artist/Piano Accompaniment, part time, Music. B.M.,
DePauw University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lynne F. Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont
Graduate School.
Edward D. Lotterman (2005). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
Michael S. Lotti (2003). Instructor, part time, Business Administration/Philosophy. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Swansea, Wales.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University;
M.Div, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Graduate Theological
Union.
Carol A. Lucido (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Luther College; M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Colorado, Denver; M.S., P.A. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center; Ph.D., Capella University.
Steven M. Lukas (2005). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., M.A.,
University of Nebraska; E.D., University of St. Thomas.
Steven P. Lund (1982). Studio Artist/Trombone, part time, Music. B.S., University of
Minnesota.
Paul E. Lutter (2005). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Superior; M.Div, Luther Seminary.
Ann L. Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Interim Academic Director, Instructor, Center for
Global Education. B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
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Carolyn A. Mack (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia University,
River Forest, IL; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Rosanne E. Malevich (2006). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; ABD, University of Minnesota.
Steven V. Manderscheid (2007). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts in Leadership
Program. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ed.D.,
University of St. Thomas.
Christina M. Manning (2007). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.Sc., Tufts University;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.,
Purdue University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Utah State University.
Dan S. Marsh (2005). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Susan W. Martino (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M.,
Cleveland Institute of Music Conservatory.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies. B.F.A.,
Cleveland Institute of Art; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona.
C. Jean Marvin (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John W. Matthews (2003). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Div., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Paul R. Mattson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Luther
College; M.A., University of Minesota; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
David C. Matz (2001). Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Molly A. Maxwell (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. S.B., Massachusetts Institute
of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kathleen A. McBride (1994). Regional Co-Director, Instructor, Center for Global
Education. B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
James Scannell McCormick (2004). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.A., University
of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Carol T. McCoy (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Diane M. McDonagh (1997). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.A., California
State University; M.A., California State University-Northridge.
K. Christian McGuire (2007). Instructor and Studio Artist/Electric Bass, part-time, Music.
B.A., Luther College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Michael J. McIlhon (2000). Instructor, part time, Economics. B.B.A., M.A., University of
Iowa.
Marc C. McIntosh (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., DePaul
University; M.B.A., Harvard University; D.B.A., Argosy University.
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Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan
University; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Kirsten A. S. Mebust (2004). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Ashok K. Mehrotra (2007). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.Tech., M.Tech., Indian
Institute of Technology; M.B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Chicago.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Lindenwood
College; M.A., Tulane University.
Laurie H. Merz (2001). Studio Artist/Bassoon, part time, Music. B.M., Eastman School of
Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of
Tunis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Vladan M. Milenkovic (2005). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., Berklee College of
Music; M.M., University of Northern Iowa.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.A., Rochester State Junior College;
B.S., M.A., Augsburg College.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A.,
University of South Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John W. Molloy (2003). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.B.A., M.S.,
University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Peter M. Morales (2007). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.A., Ripon College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
April D. Morehouse (2006). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S., College of St. Catherine.
Sheila M. Moriarty (2002). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Karen L. Mulhausen (2006). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., St. Olaf College;
B.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeremy P. Myers (2006). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Paulus Nanghambe Ndamanomhata (2002). Instructor, Center for Global Education. B.A.
degrees, Ogongo Agricultural College and United Lutheran Theological Seminary;
M.A., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; Ph.D., Natal University.
Jessica A. Nathanson (2007). Assistant Professor and Director of Women’s Studies. B.A.,
Wesleyan University; M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York-Buffalo.
Brita L. Nellermoe (2008). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.S., University of Iowa; M.S.,
University of North Dakota.
Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part time, Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., Northwest College; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary;
M.D., University of Minnesota.
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Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science and Director of MAL Program.
B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Daniel R. Noyes (2000). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Macalester College; M.Arch.,
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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James O’Brien (2008). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and
Design; M.A., Syracuse University; M.F.A., Hartford University.
Michael W. O’Brien (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. Two B.A.s, M.S.W.,
University of Iowa.
Mary F. O’Connell (2004). Instructor, part time, Nursing. A.A., Minneapolis Community
College; B.S., Bethel College; M.A., Augsburg College.
Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Melissa A. Oliver (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., Winona State
University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael G. Olson (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., University
of Minnesota; M.B.A., Minnesota State University.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David H. Oxley (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Augsburg College.
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Stephen A. Pacholl (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Sally Bruyneel Padgett (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. A.A., San Jacinto College;
B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D.,
University of Durham, England.
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A.,
M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Bonnie Jean Palmen (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., San Francisco State University; J.D., University of
California.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, part time, Education. B.A., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Michael F. Pattison (2003). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Catherine L. Paulsen (1990). Instructor, part time, Master of Arts in Leadership. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.A., Lone Mountain College [now part of University of San
Francisco].
Curtis M. Paulsen (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
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Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Meredith A. Pederson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., St. Mary’s University.
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
University of Cincinnati.
Christine R. Peper (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.Ed., Southeastern Louisiana University.
Joyce B. Perkins (2006). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., University of New
Hampshire; M.A., St. Mary’s College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
University of Colorado.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
United Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A.,
National University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S., Claflin University;
M.S.W., Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale
University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Jennifer K. McCarty Plucker (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., Moorhead State
University; M.Ed., St Mary’s University.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Theological Seminary.
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O. Nicholas Raths (1988). Studio Artist/Guitar, part time, Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Bruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
John S. Reimringer (2006). Instructor, part-time, English. B.S., University of Kansas;
M.F.A., University of Arkansas.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
Steven E. Restad (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Charles E. Rietkerk (2006). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
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Catherine L. Roach (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.S., University of Minnesota.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Associate
Professor of Psychology. B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of North
Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Regula Russelle (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. M.A., Hamline University.
Barry D. Rutman (2000). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. M.A., Montclair
State University.
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Larry E. Sallee (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Superior; M.B.T., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of
Wisconsin-LaCrosse; D.B.A., U.S. International University.
Susana M. Sandmann (2006). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State University;
M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Professor of English. B.S., St. John’s University; M.A.,
University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of
Washington; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Designer-in-Residence and Instructor, part time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., M.A., M.F.A, University of Minnesota.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor, part time, Business Administration. B.B.A.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., University of
Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Dean J. Seal (2006). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div., M.A.,
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.
Steven A. Seay (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., University of
San Francisco; M.B.A., City/Stanford University; Ph.D., Walden University.
Carrie B. Senske (2000). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., Texas Christian
University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
N. Kay Shager (2000). Instructor, part time, Education and Mathematics. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Debra L. Shapiro (2006). Instructor, part-time, General Studies. B.A., J.D., The University
of Iowa.
Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary’s
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Charles M. Sheaffer (1995). Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan
State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Judith E. Shevelev (1991). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
John S. Shockley (2002). Professor, part time, Political Science. B.A., University of Texas;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Anthony T. Sinkiewicz (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. A.A.S.,
Wright College; B.S., University of the State of New York-Albany; M.A., Webster
University; D.B.A., U.S. International University.
Katharine E. Skibbe (2001). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Saint Mary’s College.
Lawrence J. Sklaney, Jr. (2007). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Bucknell University;
M.A., University of Illinois.
Joanne Z. Smith (2005). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Smith
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Sheilah P. Smith (1999). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.Ed., Wayne State
University.
Dorothy J. Smyth (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Hamline University.
Alyssa E. Snyder (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Lisa K. Sperling (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Mankato State University.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S.W., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Peter J. Stark (2007). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Northwestern
University; M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Montana.
Carla Steen (2007). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A.,
Columbia University.
John P. Stein (1992). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., University of Detroit; M.A.,
University of Illinois.
Donald B. Steinmetz (1968). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long Island
University.
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Lisa J. Storey (2007). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.S.,
Winona State University.
Benjamin L. Stottrup (2005). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.A., University of Minnesota,
Morris; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Christopher K. Strand (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S.,
Southwest Missouri State University; M.B.A., Metropolitan State University.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University; M.A.,
D.Th., Luther Seminary.
Michelle J. Strauch (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
North Dakota State University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Tara K. Sweeney (1992). Assistant Professor of Art. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout;
M.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Maryann Syers (1998). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State University;
M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.P.A.S., University
of Nebraska Medical Center.
Ngoh Tiong Tan (1987, 2006). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Singapore;
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Susan E. Taylor (2007). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., California State University;
M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Mary M. Thissen-Milder (2005). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education.
B.A., Iowa State University; M.A., Northeast Missouri State; Ph.D., University of
Iowa.
Michael D. Thompson (2002). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Fordham University; Ph.D., Pacific University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Minnesota;
M.M., The Juilliard School.
W. Lex Thompson (2007). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., New College of Florida; M.A.,
Yale University; M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute.
David L. Tiede (2005). Bernhard M. Christensen Professor of Vocation and Religion. B.A.,
St. Olaf College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Harvard University.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor of Art. B.F.A., University of Hawaii; M.F.A.,
Temple University.
Beth M. Torstenson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Daniel O. Trainer, IV (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Rochester
Institute of Technology; M.A., Gallaudet University.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Lilly Program Director. Associate Professor of Religion. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Div., Yale University; Th.D., Luther Seminary.
364 Augsburg College Faculty
Cynthia K. Troy (1990). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Fidel Xinico Tum (1993). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Francisco Marroquin University; M.Div., St. Paul Seminary.
Leon M. Tyler (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Northwestern
University; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
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Jeannine M. Uhlenkamp (2004). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.S.E., University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Joseph Underhill (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
California-Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Pauline J. Utesch (2005). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D., Rochester Community
College; B.S.N., Winona State University; M.A., Augsburg College.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University.
John W. Van Cleve (1996). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Carleton
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Loyola University;
Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1992). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part time, MAL Program. B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Todd R. Wadsworth (2002). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., Middlebury College;
M.A., Pepperdine University.
David O’Brien Wagner (2005). Instructor, part time, Art. B.S., B.A., Washington State
University.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., University of
Nairobi, Kenya; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Andrew Ward (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration/Philosophy. B.A.,
Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.
David B. Washington (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., J.D.,
University of Pittsburgh.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., University of
Denver; B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Colleen K. Watson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., University
of Minnesota; M.A.L., Augsburg College.
Shana K. Watters (2007). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. A.A., Northern Virginia
Community College; B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; M.S.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Paula A. Watts (2008). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.S.W., Augsburg College.
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Valerie J. Webb (2001). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.Sc. Honors, B.A., University of
Queensland, Australia; Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
Andrew T. Webster (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., College of
St. Thomas; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence. B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill.
Janis F. Weller (2006). Instructor, part-time, General Studies/Art. B.A., Luther College;
M.A., St. Mary’s University-Minneapolis, Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher
Placement /Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
Dale A. Weston (2001). Instructor, part time, American Indian Studies. B.A., Hamline
University.
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Hans H. Wiersma (2002). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of California,
San Diego; M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
Susan L. Williams (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of
Minnesota.
Heather O. Willman (2005). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.A., University of North Dakota.
Joel R. Wilson (2006). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., University of
St. Thomas; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Roger W. Wiltgen (2007). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., University
of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.B.A., Winona State University.
Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio Artist/Saxophone and Clarinet, part time, Music. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern University.
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John W. Yaeger (2007). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.S.W., Loyola University.
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration; Interim Director,
M.B.A. Program. B.A., Shimer College; M.S., University of Utah.
John M. Zobitz (2007). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John’s University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Utah.
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FACULTY EMERITI
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of
Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological
Seminary, New York.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe
College.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Kenneth N. Erickson. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
Michigan State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall
College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Robert S. Herforth. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A. Concordia College-Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma;
M.A., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University
of Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Robert A. Karlén. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Kingsley. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Middlebury College.
Alvin L. Kloppen. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.S., Augustana
College; M.A., University of South Dakota.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of CaliforniaBerkeley.
Marie O. McNeff. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan
University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Gordon L. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University
of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A., Eastern Michigan University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D.,
Augsburg Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Larry C. Ragland. Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri
State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
368 Faculty Emeriti
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther
Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W.,
Columbia University.
Myles C. Stenshoel. Professor Emeritus of Political Science. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Karen T. Sutherland. Professor Emerita of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana College; two
M.S. degrees; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.F.A., M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania.
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COLLEGE MAP INFORMATION
1. Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion
2. Augsburg for Adults Admissions
3. Air Structure Entrance
(November through March)
4. Edor-Nelson Athletic
Field and Seasonal Air Structure
5. Christensen Center and
Day Admissions
6. Barnes & Noble at Augsburg College
7. Foss, Lobeck, Miles, Center for
Worship, Drama and Communication
8. Sverdrup Hall
9. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts
10. Ice Arena
11. Marketing and Communication
12. Lindell Library
13. Maintenance and Grounds Shop
14. Mortensen Hall
15. Murphy Place
16. Murphy Square
17. Music Hall
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23. Public Safety Communications Center
24. Shipping and Receiving
25. Melby Hall
26. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
27. Urness Hall
28. Kennedy Center
29. Oren Gateway Center
PARKING INFORMATION
A. Visitor Parking
B. Resident Parking
C. Commuter Parking
D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/Resident Parking
E. Resident Parking
F. Resident Parking
G. Faculty/Staff Parking
J. Faculty/Staff Parking
K. Commuter Parking
L. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking
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DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
PUBLIC PARKING
I-35W from the North—
Take Washington Avenue exit and turn left
on Washington (curves right to become
Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at 22nd Avenue South.
Street parking on campus is posted for
one-, two-, or four-hour limits. For certain
major events on campus during evenings
and weekends, parking is also available in
the commuter and visitor lots.
I-94 East from Minneapolis—
Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn
left at 22nd Avenue South.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
I-94 West from St. Paul—
Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
I-35W from the South—
Follow the I-94 St. Paul signs (move to
right lane after each of two mergers). Take
25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
Augsburg College is located near two
Metro Transit Light Rail stations: the
Cedar-Riverside station and the Franklin
Avenue station. In addition to light rail,
four Metro Transit bus lines keep Augsburg
easily accessible to the greater metropolitan area: routes 2, 7, 19, and 24. For more
information about Metro Transit schedules
and routes, call 612-373-3333 or go online
to <www.metrotransit.org>.
Index
Augsburg College, as affirmed in
its mission, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national or ethnic
origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance,
or disability in its education
policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school
administered programs, except
in those instances where religion
is a bona fide occupational
qualification. Augsburg College
is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to
its employees and its students.
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INDEX
A
B
About Augsburg 10, 19
Academic Advising 41
Academic Calendar 4-7, 54
Academic Divisions 56
Academic Excellence Scholarships 33
Academic Information 53
Academic Internships 69, 99
Academic Policies and Procedures 73
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 93
Academic Skills Office 42
Access Center 44
Accessibility 19
Accounting 127-130
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 18, 19
Achievement Scholarships 34
Admissions 15, 21-25
Administrative Officers of the College 340
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 91
Advanced Transfer Students 79, 82
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 47
American Indian Studies 100-104
American Indian Student Services 46
American Sign Language 235
Anderson Hall 15, 50
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
40
Application Procedures 22-23, 32
Applied Economics 163
Architecture Minor 106
Art 104-111
Art and Architectural History 109-111
Art History 105
Asian American Student Services (see Pan
Asian Student Services) 46
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program 91-92
Associate in Ministry 309
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) 10, 60, 62
Associated Support Organizations 17
Athletic Affiliation 19
Athletics and Sports 41
Audit Fee 28, 29
Auditing Courses 90
Augsburg Abroad 63-68
Augsburg Core Curriculum 81-88, 112-114
Augsburg Experience 84-85
Augsburg First Year 84
Augsburg for Adults 13-14
Augsburg Seminar 84, 112
Augsburg Signature Curriculum 81-85, 112
Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts
requirement modifications) 88
Beta Beta Beta 117
Biology 114-119
Board of Regents 340-341
Business (Master of Business
Administration) 71
Business Administration 120-137
Business Administration and
Economics Major 124, 163
Business Administration (Music Business
Specialization) 123, 256-257
Business Management Certificate 121
C
Calendar 4-7, 54-55
Campus Kitchen 69
Campus Location 14-15, 19, 369-370
Campus Map 369-370
Campus Ministry 38
Campus Tours 22
Canadian Program 72
Career Services 69-70
Center for Global Education 65-68, 221-233
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) 42
Center for Service, Work, and Learning
68-69
Certificates 71 (MBA), 106, 121, 254, 260261
Change of Program 75
Chemistry 138-143
Chinese 235
Chapel 15, 38
Choir 269
Christensen Center 15, 40
Class Schedule 98
Classification (Class Year) 90
Clinical Laboratory Science 144-149
Coaching Certification 200
College Costs 2008-09 Day 28-29,
WEC 29
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) 91
College of the Third Age 14, 15, 17, 72
Commencement 94
Commons 51
Communication Studies 149-156
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher
Licensure 60, 151, 183-184
Community Service-Learning 68-69
Community Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 319
Computational Economics 158-159
Index 373
Computational Philosophy 159, 278
Computer Science 157-161
Concert Band 269
Connections Courses 112-113
Continuing Education Program 72
Cooper’s Coffee Shop 51
Core Curriculum 81, 84-88
Costs 28-30
Counseling 48
Counseling and Health Promotion 15, 48
Course Descriptions 97-338
Course Numbers 98
Credits 98
Crime and Deviance Concentration
(Sociology) 319
Crossover Registration 74-75
D
Dean’s List 93-94
Degree Verification 95
Degrees Offered 19, 54, 77
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 91
Departmental Honors (see each major)
Departments and Programs 97-338
Deposits 29
Development 8
Directed Study 100
Directory 8
Directory Information 52, 96
Disability Services 44-45
Dismissal 93
Discrimination Complaints 52
Divisions and Departments 56
Dormitories 15-17, 49-50
Dual Degree Programs 59, 179-180
E
Early Admission of First-years 23
Economics 162-166
Economics/Business Admin. Major 124, 163
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major
290-291
Edor Nelson Field 15
Education 167-178
Education for Service 11
Education (Master of Arts) 70
Elementary Education 170-174
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 176-178
Employment 36
Engaging Minneapolis 84
Engineering 179-180
English 181-195
English Language Learners (ELL) 87, 92-93
English Placement Test 184-185
Enrollment 19
Enrollment Center 8, 74
Enrollment/Degree Verification 95
Enrollment Deposit 29
Ensembles 269
Entry-level Skills 86-87, 113
Environmental Studies 196-197
Ethnic Student Services 46-47
Evaluation and Grading 88-90
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) 12, 19, 341
Experiential Education Programs 68-69
Explanation of Grades 88-90
Exploring Our Gifts (Vocation) 38
F
Facilities and Housing 15-17, 49-50
Facts and Figures 19
Faculty 14, 19, 55, 345-368
Faculty Emeriti 366-368
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid 32
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) 52, 95
Farsi 235
Federal Work Study Program 36
Fees 28-30
Film 152-153
Finance 131-132
Finance Certificate 121
Financial Aid 19, 32-36
Financial Policies 30-32
Fine Arts 40
Fitness Centers 49
Food Service 51
Foreign Languages (See Languages and
Cross-cultural Studies)
Forensics 151
Former Students 24, 77
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication 15
Foundations of Fitness 87, 201
French 236-237
First-years 22-23
G
Gage Center for Academic Achievement 41
German 230, 237-238
Gift Assistance 35
Global Education Center 15, 65-68, 221231
Global Education Program
Courses 65-68, 221, 231
Grade Point Average 80, 90
Grading 88-90
Graduate Programs 70-71, 128
Graduation (Applying for) 79, 83, 94
Graduation Skills Requirements 88
374 Index
Graduation Requirements 77 (catalog),
79-88
Grants 35
Graphic Design Certificate 106
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 16
H
Health and Physical Education 198-204
Health Clinic Services 48-49
Health Education 198-204
Health Fitness 198-204
Health Insurance 48
Health Promotion 48-49
HECUA Courses 67-68, 231-233
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) 67-68, 231-233
Hispanic/Latino Student Services Program
46
History 205-211
History of Augsburg College 10-12
Honors (Departmental—see each major)
Honors (Latin) 94
Honors Program 62, 212-216
Housing 15-17, 28, 49-50
Human Relations (Communication Studies)
150
I
Ice Arena 15
Incomplete Grade 89-90
Independent Studies 100
Information Technology Certificate 121
Information Technology Services 55-56
Inter-Institutional Programs 62-63
Inter-Race 17
Intercollegiate Athletics 41
Interdisciplinary Studies 217-218
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 91
International Business Minor 124
International Business Specialization
(Business Administration) 123
International Business Concentration
(International Relations) 220
International Partners 67
International Relations 219-221
International Student Advising 49
International Students 24-25, 49
International Studies 221-233
Internships 69, 99-100
Intramural Athletics 41
J
Japanese 238
K
Kennedy Center 16, 49
Keystone (Senior Keystone) 85, 112
L
Languages and Cross-cultural Studies 234241
Latin Honors 94
Law and Society Concentration (Sociology)
319
Leadership (Master of Arts) 70, 128
Leadership Studies Minor 217
Leadership, Service, and Performance
Scholarships 34
Learning Disabilities (Special Education)
176-178
Learning Disabilities Program 42
LGBTQIA Support Services 47
Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Science Waiver)
88
Liberal Arts Foundation 81, 85-86
Library and Information Technology 16,
19, 55-56
Licensure (Teaching; see also individual
majors) 60, 167-178, 270-271, 312
Life Sciences 115-116
Lifetime Fitness 87-201
Lindell Library 16, 19, 55-56
Loan Assistance 35-36
Location 14-15, 19, 369, 370
Luther Hall 16, 50
Lutheran Congregational Scholarships 34
M
Majors and Minors 10, 56-60, 77, 97-338
Management Information Systems 133-135
Management Specialization (Business
Administration) 122-123
Managerial Accounting 128
Many Voices Project 84
Maps 369, 370
Marketing 124 (WEC), 135-137
Marketing Communication (Communication
Studies) 150
Mass Communication and Journalism
(Communication Studies) 150
Master’s Degrees 55, 70-71, 128
Math Placement Group (MPG) 86, 244
Mathematics 242-248
McNair Scholars Program 43-44
Medical Refund 31
Medieval Studies 249-250
Melby Hall 16
Memberships 18, 19
Memorial Hall (Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial
Hall) 17
Index 375
Metro-Urban Studies 251-253
Middle East Studies Minor 217-218
Military Called to Active Duty 76
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership (MNITTP) 46
Minnesota Work Study Program 36
Minors 59, 98-338
MIS Courses 133-135
Mission Statement 10
Modern Language Skill 87
Mortensen Hall 16, 50
Murphy Place (2222 Murphy Place) 16
Murphy’s Grill 51
Music 254-269
Music Business 123, 256-258
Music Education Major 258-259
Music Ensembles 269
Music Hall 16
Music Performance Major 259
Music Repertoire Tests 261
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification
254, 260-261
Music Therapy Major 260
N
Nabo 51
National Student Clearinghouse 95
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
270-271
Nordic Area Studies 272-273
Norwegian 239-240, 272-273
Notification of Admissions Decision 23
Numeric Grades 89
Numbering of Courses 98
Nursing 274-277
Nursing (Master of Arts) 70
O
Officers of the College 342
Official Notices 51
Ojibwe 240
Old Main 16
Orchestra 269
Oren Gateway Center 16, 50
Organizational Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 320
Organizational Communication
(Communication Studies) 150
Orientation 39
P, Q
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 47
Pan-Asian Student Services 46
Partner Hospitals Program 14, 73-75
Part-Time Students 28
Pass/No Credit 80, 88-89, 90
Pastor 38
Payments 30
Peace and Global Studies Minor 220-221
Performance Studies 267-269
Petition Process (Student Standing
Committee) 76-77
Philosophy 278-281
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center)
44
Physical Education 198-204
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 60,
139, 270-271, 284
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of
Science) 71
Physics 282-287
Piano Proficiency Test 261
Policies 17, 19, 30-32, 51-52, 73-79, 88-90,
93-95
Political Science 288-295
Political Science/Economics teaching major
290-291
Portfolio Assessment Program 92
Pre-Law Concentration (Political Science)
289
Pre-Professional Programs 60-61
Prerequisites 99
President’s Greeting 2
Probation 93
Psychology 296-301
Psychology and Law Concentration 297
Public Accounting 128
Public Policy and Political Change in Political
Science 289, 290
Public Relations and Advertising
(Communication Studies) 150
R
Re-Admitted Students (Catalog applicability/Second majors and Degrees) 24, 77
Recitals 261
Refunds 30-31
Regents 340-341
Registration 73-75
Religion 302-311
Religious Affiliation 10-12, 19, 81, 341
Repeated Courses 90
Research Opportunities 44
Residence Life Program (see also
Housing) 15-17, 28, 49-50
Residence Requirements 80
Retaking courses 90
Rochester Program 13-14, 73-75
Room and Board 28
ROTC 62-63
376 Index
S
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area
Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term 67, 231
Scholarships 33-35
Scholastic Connections 47
School Year 4-7, 19
Science Hall 16
Secondary Education 170-171, 174-175
Senior Keystone 85, 112
Service-Learning 68-69
Sigma Pi Sigma 284
Skills Requirements 80, 86-87, 88, 114
Social Psychology Concentration (Sociology)
320
Social Studies 312
Social Welfare Minor 314
Social Work 313-317
Social Work (Master of Social Work) 71
Society of Physics Students 284
Sociology 318-324
Space Physics 283
Spanish 240-241
Special Education 176-178
Special Interest Housing 50
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second
Degree) 24
Sports 41
StepUP Program 45
Student Center 40
Student-Designed Major 56-57
Student Employment 36
Student/Faculty Ratio 19
Student Government 38-39
Student Life 38-52
Student Rights 51-52, 95
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints,
Records 51
Student Standing Committee 76-77
Student Support Services (TRIO) 43
Student Teaching Abroad 68, 167
Studio Art 104-109
Study Abroad 63-68, 221-233
Summer Session 8, 63
Supervisory Management (Communication
Studies) 150
Support Programs 41-49
Sverdrup Hall 16
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 17
T
Teaching Licensure (see also individual
majors) 60, 167-178, 270-271, 312
Test Scores 22
Theatre Arts 304-312
Theatre Practicums 305-306, 311-312
Transcripts 22, 23, 29
Transfer Students 22-24, 77-79
TRIO Program 43-44
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 28-30
U
Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity (URGO) 44
Unofficial Withdrawal 31-32
Urban Studies 251-253
Urness Hall 17, 50
V
Veterans 95
Vocation 38, 81
W
Weekend College 13-14, 23, 29-30, 73-75
Withdrawal From College 30-32, 75-76
Women’s Resource Center 40-41
Women’s Studies 335-338
Work Study Program 36
Writing Concentration 182, 183
X, Y, Z
Youth and Family Ministry Major 301-302,
309-311
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SUMMER SESSION INFORMATION
Augsburg College offers a varied summer curriculum that includes courses in
13 academic disciplines as well as internships and independent studies.
Course loads in Summer Session:
Students may take up to 2.0 credits in each
summer session (3.0 credits if the Cum.
GPA is 3.00 or better). However, the total
credit load for Day/W!3URochester/United
students between Spring WEC and
Summer Session I cannot exceed 2.0
credits (3.0 credits if the Cum. GPA is 3.00
or better). Additionally, total credit load
between Summer Sessions I and I1 and
Summer Online cannot exceed 2.0 credits
at any one time (3.0 credits if the Cum.
GPA is 3.00 or better). Students desiring to
exceed these limits must petition the
Student S~andingCommittee prior to
registration. Unless otherwise indicated, all
courses carry a value of 1.0 course credit.
One Augsburg course credit is the
equivalent of four semester credits or six
quarter credits.
A detailed listing of courses begins on page 8.
Summer Session I
May 27 to June 27
Summer Session I1
lllly 8 to August 8
Summer Online
June 23 to August 29
ABOUT AUGSBURG
Augsburg College is a four-year, liberal arts college located in the heart of Minneapolis,
and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The small college
environment, about 3,000 students during the academic year, is enriched by the many
opportunities found in this vibrant metropolitan area. Augsburg's setting allows
studenls to participate in a host of cultural and recreational activities.
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Augsblirg College, as affirmed ill its mission, does not discrin~inateon the basis ojrace, colol; clred,
I-eligion,national or ethnic 01-igi11,age, gendel: sexual orientation, marital status, status with I-egard to
public assistai~ce,or disability in its eclucatiol~policies, adlt~issiol~s
policies, scholarship and loan
programs, athletic altdloi- school admil~istel.edprograms, except in those il~stanceswhelr I-eligioi~
is a
boi~ajideoccupatiol~al
qualiJicatio11. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasoi~able
accom~nodationsto its employees and its studel~ts.
Augsburg general education:
Courses fulfilling Augsburg's Liberal Arts
Perspectives, Core Curriculum, and
Graduation Skills requirements are so
noted along with the description of the
course.
Course levels:
The first digit of the three-digit course
number indicates the course level. Course
numbers beginning with a "1" or "2" are
lower division courses and are intended
primarily for freshmen and sophomores;
course numbers beginning with a "3" or
"4" are upper division and are primarily for
juniors and seniors.
Independent study:
Independent studies may be arranged in
consultation with individual faculty
members.
Internships:
In addition LO those listed, internship
opportunities may be arranged individually
during the summer. Academic internships
are carefully planned, work-based learning
experiences, supervised and evaluated by a
faculty member. Consult the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning,
612-330-1148, for more information.
Employer reimbursement:
Students who qualify for reimbursement
from their employers may use their
reimbursement to pay for Summer Session
courses.
Housing:
Students who need housing may contact
the Residence Life Office, 612-330-1488.
I NF0 R MAT I0 N
Additional in€ormatioumay be
obtained at: www.augsburg.edu/summer
AugSburg
Campus Box 143
221 ~iversideAvenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
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For registration or financial questions:
612-330-1046 (Enrollment Center)
lzOr questions relaled to courses:
612-330-1025 (Academic Advising)
Eligibility:
Persons in good standing at regionally
accredited colleges and universities,
graduates of such institutions, and
sludenls admilled for the next fall term,
are eligible to attend Augsburg's Summer
Session. Good standing implies that the
student has been admitted and not
subsequently dismissed by that
institution.
Students accepted for Summer Session are
not automalically granted admission as
regular students of Augsburg College.
Those wishing to begin a degree program
at Augsburg should apply to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions,
612-330-1001, or the Augsburg for
Adults Admissions Office, 612-330-1743.
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All students may begin to register for
Summer Session courses on April 17. Web
registration will remain open until
May 2 (Session I) and June 6 (Session
11). Web registration hours will be 8:30
a.m.-ll:59 p.m. daily Augsbul-gstudents
are encouraged to use web registration.
Non-Augsburg students most register in
person at the Enrollment Center between
8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. M/W/F (8:30 a.m.-6
p m. TlTh). The Enrollment Center is
located in Sverdrup Hall. We recommend
that you schedule your courses as early as
possible.
C H A N G E I N
R E G I S T R A T I O N
Many courses fill early and courses with
low enrollments will be cancelled one
week before the hrsl day of the session.
Studen~swho decide to cancel their
registration prior to the first day of the
session must complete a drop/add form at
the Enrollment Center (this must be done
in person). There is a charge of $100 for
each course cancelled.
If a discrepancy is found between his
catalog and course information found
through AugNet, AugNet should be
considered the most current and, thus,
A late fee of $100 will be assessed for
students who register after the first day of
the term. No Session I registrations will be
accepted after June 1. No Session I1
registrations will be accepted af~erJuly 12.
No Summer Online registrations will be
accepted after June 29.
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Students registering for Summer
Session I must complete their
registration by May 23. Signature of the
instructor is necded to add a class af~er
the first day of class.
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Students registering for Summer
Session I1 must complete their
registration by July 7. Signature of the
instructor is needcd to add a class after
the firs1 day of class.
For refund information, see the Schedule
of Refunds on the next page.
SUMMER 2008
session I
session II
summer online
Registralion bcgins
April 7
April 7
April 7
Web registration closes
May 2
June 6
June 6
Balance of tuition due
May 27
July 8
July 8
Classes begin
May 27
July 8
June 23
Last day to:
Register (Without late fee)
May 23
July 7
June 20
May 30
July 11
June 27
Drop class without notation
May 30
July 11
June 27
Change grading option
June 13
July 25
August 1
Withdraw from class
June 13
July 25
August 1
Classes end
June 27
August 8
August 29
Grades due in registrar's office
July 7
August 15
September 8
Register
(Added latefec of $100.
Signature of i~zstructorneeded;
no i-egistrations will be
accepted after this dale)
Schedule of Refunds:
The rollowing refund schedule is based on the percentage of class time remaining on the
dale of the students official withdrawal from class. This applies to all students who drop
one or more courses during each Lerm.
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Students registering for Summer
Online must complete their
registration by June 20.
Augsburg students will be billed through
Student Accounts. Non-Augsburg students
must pay 50% of tuition at the time of
registration. All students must be paid
in full by May 2 7 for Summer Session I
and July 8 for Summer Session I1 and
Summer Online. Augsburg students
who have unpaid balances from
previous terms must pay these
balances before they may register for
Summer Session.
Percentage of class time remaining after official drop or wilhdrawal
and amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining: full refund (minus 5100 administralive fee)
89% to 50% remaining: refuncl equals the percentage of term remaining
49% or lcss remaining: no refund
This refund schcdule is eifeclive whether or not a studenl has attended classes. Please
allow two weeks [or tuition and possible financial aid adjuslments LO be finalized. If a
crcdil balance remains on the sludenl's account, a credil refund check will be issued at
~ h a Lime.
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Tuilion rates for 2008 Summer Session
courses:
$1570 for full-credit courses
MAP OF AUGSBURG
WEC sludenls enrolled in Summer Session
11 or Suinmer Online may be eligible for
financial aid if their course load is at least
1.0 credit.
$785 for half-credit courses
Audits are charged at [he Luilion rates
lisled above.
F I N A N C I A L A I D
Eligibility for Summer Session
attendees
Studenls who maintain half-time status (as
defined by the prograin in which they are
enrolled) arc cligible to apply for financial
aid.
Day program
Students enrolled in either Session I or 11,
or both Sessions combined may be eligible
LO apply for financial aid if their course
load is at least 1.5 credits over the two
sessions.
To apply
The only forms of financial aid available
for Summer Session attendees arc the
Federal Pell Grant, the Minnesota State
Grant (for students who meet eligibility
requirements) and student loans. Visit the
enroll men^ Center website to download an
application form:
www.augsburg.edu/enroll. The financial
aid priority deadline for Suminer Session is
May 15,2008.
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7th Street S.
Augsburg Employee Tuition Benefit
Faculty and slaff of the College and heir
dependents who are eligible for the
maximum Luition benefit will receive a 60
percenl discount on Suinmer Session
tuition.
program
For W C students enrolled in spring
trimester, no aid is given for Suinmcr
Session I as it runs concurrently with the
WEC spring triinestei-.
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C O L L E G E M A P INFORMATION
1. Ccntcr for Counseling nod Iledlth
Promotion
2. Aughbnrg for Adults Admissions
3. Air Strncturc Entrancc
(November through March)
4. Edor-Nelson Atllletic
Field and Seasonal Air Structure
5. Christcnsen Center and
Day Admissions
6. Barnes &Noble at Augsburg Collcgc
7. Foss, Lobeck, Miles, Centcr for
Worship, Drama and Co~nrnunicntion
8. Sverdrup Hall
9. Husby-Strommcn Tcnnis Courts
10. Icc Arcna
11. Marketing and Communication
12. Lindcll 1,ibrary
13. Maintcnancc a i d Grounds Shop
14. Mortcnscn Hall
15. Murphy Place
16. Murphy Square
17. Music Hall
18. Luther I-Iall
For detailed driving directions visit:
www.augsburg.edu/about/directions. htinl
lnlerstate 94 East i
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19. Old Main
20. Anderson Hall
21. Q ~ a d
22. Scicncc Hall
23. Public Safcty Com~nunicationsCcntcr
24. Shipping and Receiving
25. Mclby I-1x11
26. Svcrdrup-Oftcdal Mcmorial Hall
27. Ur~icssHall
28. Kcnncdy Ccntcr
29. Orcn Gatcway Centcr
PARKING INFORMATION
A. Visitor Parking
B. Rcsidcnt Parking
C . Commatcr Parlung
D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/liesident l'nrking
E. Rcsidcnt Parking
F. Rcsidcnt Parking
G . FacultylStaff Parking
J. Fnculty/Steff Parking
K. Co~lunuterParking
L. l?aculty/S taff/Com~nuterP'lrking
M. U of M , l~nirvicwParking Ramp
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Please refer to Inside Augsburg Records and Registration for the latest information
on the room assignments for classes.
pen, and camera. Emphasis will be placed on
visual communication and expression.
Prereq.: Any ART, MIS or CSC course
I N D I A N
Web Design I
AIS 105-S
Introduction to
American Indian Studies
ART 215-S
Weston
This course is intended to introduce studenls LO
American Indian Studies. Concepts and topics
to be covered include, among others, history,
language, culture, literature, policy, images,
contemporary issues, and the arts. Minnesota
, ' Indians will be emphasized where appropriate,
Bowden
This course explores the theory and practice of
multimedia and digital design. Emphasis will be
placed on the development of effectively
designed, valid, and accessible websites.
PerspectivehkilVlAF: LAF in Fine Arts
8:30 a.m.-noon T, Th
A R T
This course addresses the designed
environment, the intentionally designed places
in which we live. We will investigate
architecture, landscape architecture, urban
design and urban history; class sessions consist
almost exclusively of walking tours and site
visits to prominent examples of design
excellence and historical significance.
ART 102-S
Design
Holmgren
A study of design is the unifying foundation for
he visual arls. Two- and three-dimensional
projecls demonstrate theory and application of
basic design elements and principles.
Perspec~ivdSkilVLAF:Aesthetics Perspective;
Speaking Skill; LAF in Fine Arts
Anderson
Prereq.: none for 249; ENL 111 for ART 349
PerspectivdSkilVLAF:Aesthe~icsor Cily
Perspective; Writing Skill (ART 349 and HIS 349
only); LAF in Fine Arts (ART 249; HUM for
HIS 249)
1 4 : 3 0 p.m. M, W
ART 315-S
ART 132-S
Photography
Boecher
The camera will be used as a 1001 for visual
creativity and expression using black-and-white
photographic processes. Students need access LO
a 35 mm, single-lens reflex camera. Estimated
cost of film, etc.: $200-225.
Perspec tivdSkilVLAF: Aesthetics Perspective;
LAF in Fine Arls
6-9:30 p.m. M, W
ACC 2 2 1 4
Principles of Accounting 1
Stoller
Introduction to business activities. basic
concepts and fundamentals of accounting, the
accounting cvcle, and ureuaration of financial
statements.
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Web Design 11
Bowden
BUS 200-S
Exploring Business as a Vocation
Furia
This course is intended to introduce students to
the possibility of pursuing a career in business
as a vocational calling. In this course students
will be exposed to key areas of business
operations including management, marketing,
management information systems/technology,
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finance, accounting, and international business.
6-9:30 p.m. M, W
Principles of Management
I? Cerrito
Development of the theory of management,
organization, staffing, planning, and control
The nature of authority, accountability, and
responsibility, analysis of the role of the
professional manager.
BUS 340-S
Prereq.: ART 215 or consent of instructor
Human Resource Management
8:30 a.m.-noon T, Th
Personnel function in business, acquisition
and utilization of human resources; desirable
working relationships; effective integration of
the worker with the goals of the firm and
soclety.
Digital Imaging
Bowden
Exploration of the creation of visual images
using the compuler as a paint brush, pencil,
CHM 1001102-S
Chemistry for Changing Times
Gyberg
This course in~roducesbasic chemistry concepts
in the context of numerous science-based issues
in our lives, with the goal of students acquiring a
basic understanding of the science behind issues
present and in the future. NOTE: CHM 100 is
lecture only and CHM 102 includes a two-hour
laboratory following lecture each class day
Prereq.: MPG 2
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Natural World 1
Perspective (CHM 102); Natural World 2
Perspective (CHM 100); LAF in Natural Science
and Mathematics (LAB for CHM 102)
8:30 a m.-noon (lecture); 12:30-2:30 p.m. (lab)
T, Th
C O M M U N I C A T I O N
S T U D I E S
BUS 242-S
Exploration of the latest technologies used in
the theories and practice of animalion,
interactive programming, and advanced digital
design.
ART 340-S
C H E M I S T R Y
A
1 4 3 0 p.m. M, W
Designed Environment
Kapoor
Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3
B U S I N E S S
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
ART 2491349-S (with HIS 2491349-S)
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness 1
Perspective, LAF in Humanities
Financial Management
The course includes financial statement analysis,
risk and return, securily valuation, capital
management.
8:30 a.m.-noon M, W
A M E R I C A N
S T U D I E S
FIN 331-S
COM I l l - S
Public Speaking
Lapakko
The course focuses on speech preparation,
organization, audience analysis, style, listening
and overcoming speech fright.
PerspectiveLSkilVLAF: Speaking Skill; LAF in
Humanities
6-9:30 p.m. T, Th
J. Cerrito
Prereq.: BUS 200 or BUS 242 or consent of
instructor
COM 354-S
Interpersonal
Communication
Lapakko
A study of the dynamics of human interaction
~hroughverbal and non-verbal messages;
emphasis on factors that build relationships and
help to overcome communication barriers.
I
COM 495-S
Topics: Environmental
Communication
Chamberlain
A special topics course thal introduces the field
of environmental communication. Students will
explore different environmental messages and
the various ways to analyze these messages.
6-9:30 p.m. M, W
for teachinglleaming situations. Computer
training will be included in this course.
G E N E R A L
9-11:30 a.m. M, W
Co-op Work Experience
EED 203-S
Physical Science for
Elementary Teachers
Gregoire
This course focuses on MSEP physical science
outcomes for K-5 licensure: properties
of and
.
changes in matter; posilion, motion and force;
light, heat, electricity and magnetism; and kinds
of and ways to transfer energy Students conduct
hands-on physical science explorations, review
student misconceptions, create demonstrations,
a K-5 lesson plan, and a science fair project. This
course does not meet Augsburg's undergraduate
science lab requirements for graduation.
-
E C O N O M I C S
ECO 112-S
Principles of Macroeconomics
Gilsdorf
An introdnction to macroeconomics: national
income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy,
international trade. Application of elementary
economic theory to current economic problems.
May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order.
Prereq.: Must be Elem. Ed. major or licensureseeking
Prereq.: MPG 2
E N G L I S H
ENL 223-S
1 4 : 3 0 p.m. M, W
Writing for Business
and the Professions
ECO 113-S
Gilsdorf
An introdnction lo microeconomics: he ~heory
of the household, firm, market structures, and
income distribution. Application of elementary
economic theory to market policy. May be laken
independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112
and 113 may be taken in eilher order.
Prereq.: MPG 2
This practical course is designed to improve
writing skills for those entering business and
professional careers.
Prereq : ENL 111 or 112, or HON 111
Perspective/SkilVLAF: Writing Skill
E D U C A T I O N
EDC 220-S
Erickson
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of
communication through the use of instructional
technology. Selection, preparation, production,
and evaluation of effective audio-visual materials
Outdoor Education (.5 credit)
Olson
The GST 009 Co-op Work Experience is a noncredit option for the Augsburg Experience. This
option utilizes students' employment related to
their major, and through reflection links oncampus learning to the constituency goals,
mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus people,
organizations, andlor communities. The
required Co-op reflection assignments focus on
application of course knowledge, understanding
of the organization/workplace, and an awareness
of societal issues that may affect the workplace.
Studenls musl consult with Lois Olson in the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning
regarding requirements and get permission to
register.
Enke
A course designed to provide knowledge and
develop skills in a variety of ouldoor
education activities. Students will be aflorded
the opportunity to study the natural
environment in which these activities occur.
The course will include a required three-day
campinglhiking trip. This course is required
for the physical education major.
Prereq : Permission of instruclor required
Course meets on the following dates: May 5,6,
7 , 8 , 9 , 12, 13, 14, 15,16, 17, 19, and 20
H I S T O R Y
HIS 24913494 (with ART 2491349-S)
Designed Environment
GST 200-S
Schield
Crilical lhinking about statistics as evidence.
Focus on association, causation, observational
studies, experiments, risk, confounding, bias,
and chance. Review common techniques
involving statistical opportunism. Study
conditional reasoning using English to describe
and compose rates and percentages presented in
tables and graphs. Use standardization to take
into account the influence of confounders.
Analysis of statistically-based arguments.
Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and
communication.
Anderson
This course addresses the designed
environment, the intentionally designed places
in which we live. We will investigate
architecture, landscape architecture, urban
design and urban history; class sessions
consist almost exclusively of walking tours
and sile visils to prominent examples of design
excellence and hislorical significance.
Prereq.: none for 249; for HIS 349: ENL 111
Perspective/Skill/LAF:Aestheiics or Cily
Perspective; Writing Skill (HIS 349 only); LAF
in Humanities (HIS 249 only)
1-430 p.m. M, W
Prereq.: MPG 3
PerspectivdSkill/LAF: Quantitative Reasoning
Skill
ENL 260-S
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Social World Perspective;
LAF in Social and Behavioral Science
Educational Technology
(.5 credit)
Reimringer
HPE 335-S
GST 009-S
Quantitative Reasoning
Perspeclive/SkilVLAF: Western Heritage
Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral
Science
Principles of Microeconomics
S T U D I E S
The Author in Depth:
Hemingway
I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A R Y
S T U D I E S
INS 255-S
Reimringer
A chance to invesligate closely an author of
significant influence in various cultural
contexls. This course will examine Hemingway's
earliest (and besl) work: In Our Time, The Sun
Also Rises, and A Fai-ewellto Anns, as well as
Hemingway's early experiences in Michigan,
W,and Paris, from which he produced these
works.
Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111
PerspectivdSkill/LAF: LAF in Hnmanilies
H E A L T H l P H Y S l C A L
E D U C A T I O N
HPE 115-S
Health and Chemical Dependency
Education (.5 credit)
Uzarek
An analysis of chemical use, misuse, and abuse;
recognition of a problem, and treatment options.
6-9:30 p.m M only
Paideia Seminars
Kaufman
Students will participate in a series of seminar
discussions following the Paideia seminar
format as developed by Mortimer Adler.
Seminar topics emphasize selections that help
students to think critically, understand timeless
ideas, listen carefully, and question thoughtfully
This course is ideal for education, social science,
and language arts majors This course may also
be taken for graduate credit. For registration
M O D E R N
contact Anne Kaufman (612-330-1188 or
kaufman@augsburg.edu)
Beginning American
Sign Language I
INS 399-S
Olson
A work or service-based experience in which the
student, faculty sponsor, and work site
supervisor design a learning agreement plan that
links course theories and concepts across
disciplines, general education, and graduation
skills with the learning opportunities inherent in
the internship. The student must complete an
academic learning portfolio based on lhe
internship Students must consult with the
facul~ysponsor and Lois Olson in the Center lor
Service, Work, and Learning regarding
requirements and get permission to register. P/N
grading only. Satisfactory completion will fulfill
the Augsburg Experience graduation
requirement.
M A L ( M A S T E R O F
I N L E A D E R S H I P )
Topics: Comprehensive
Examination Course
A R T S
Trainer
Prereq.: All MAL courses must be completed.
Permission of program director needed.
M U S I C
An inlroduction to deaf culture and the signs
and syntax of ASL. Students observe he
demonstration of signs, practice their own
signing, and learn the facial expressions and
body language needed to communicate clearly
with deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
MUS 160-S
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 2
Perspective; Modern Language 1
Perspective/SkilVLAF: LAF in Fine Arts
6-8:30 p.m. M, T, W
Holroyd
This course covers basics of music theory. No
prior experience in music necessary. Sludents
will attend one outside concert as a group.
8:30 a.m. - 12 noon T, Th
6-9:30 p.m. T, Th
American Indian Spirituality
and Philosophical Thought
MUS 241-S
ASL 101-T
Beginning American
Sign Language I
Fundamentals of Music Theory
This course explores the relationship between
religion and science through issues that emerge
in public discussion in the news and popular
media. Examples of topics include evolution and
intelligent design, genetic engineering and stem
cell research, and the social role of science and
science as vocation, along with historical and
philosophical development of science in its
relationship to religion. Evaluation will be by
four response papers, four "What I Believe
Matters" papers, and a final exam.
REL 3 7 0 4
History of Jazz
McDonagh
An introduclion to deaf cullure and (he signs
and syntax of ASL. Students observe the
demonslralion of signs, practice their own
signing, and learn the facial expressions and
body language needed to communicate clearly
with deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Milenkovic
This course is a sludy of the musical elements,
cultural perspectives, and the historical
developments of jazz. Many jazz styles are
examined in detail ranging from New Orleans
jazz to contemporary and avant-garde jazz.
PerspectiveISkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 1
Perspective; LAF in Fine Arts
Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON I l l , junior
standing, and REL 100 or 300
8:30 a.m.-noon T, Th
6-8:30 p.m. T, W, Th
P S Y C H O L O G Y
T H E A T R E
PSY 252-S
THR 116-S
SPA I l l - S
Beginning Spanish 1
Steinmetz
Aims to develop four basic skills: unders~anding,
speaking, reading, and writing of elementary
Spanish. Introduction to the culture of the
Spanish-speaking world.
PerspectivdSkillILAF: Intercultural Awareness 2
Perspective; Modern Language 1
Beginning Spanish I
Adolescent and Young
Adult Development
Jack
Psychology 252 is an advanced psychology
course that provides the student an opportunity
to learn about the changes that occur in the
individual as they make the transition from
childhood to adulthood. This course also
provides an understanding of the psychosocial
development and the psychosocial problems of
development during adolescence and young
adulthood.
Prereq.: PSY 105
SPA I l l - T
Steinmetz
Aims to develop four basic skills:
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to the culture
of the Spanish-speaking world.
Perspectiv&lzilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness 2
Jacobson
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and
philosophy of North American Indians are
studied. Tribal similarities and differences are
explored as are tribal relationships with nature,
religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual
ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: intercultural Awareness 2
Perspective; Modern Language
Pike
The purpose of this seminar is to prepare
students for a set of comprehensive
examinations as the completion capstone of the
Master of Arts in Leadership. Students will
experience an inlense, collaborative, and
direcled integration of their understanding of
leadership expressed through successful
complelion of lhe examinalions. The
examination has three parts: a lake-home
written section (based primarily b u not
~
exclusively on the customized readings), a
group oral examination, and a four-hour seated
examination. P/N grading only. This course
meets two week nights and Saturday morning.
Schedule will be available in mid-April after
negotiation with members of the class.
Perspeclive; Modern Language 1
6-8:30 p.m T, W, Th
ASL 101-S
This course will be held from June 23-27
Internship
L A N G U A G E S
Creative Drama: Acting
and Improvisation
Engen
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime,
mask, improvisation, acting with and emphasis
on active participation and reflective wriling.
This course is primarily designed for nonmajors and does not fulfill credit towards the
theatre arts major. Students will evaluate
professional and Augsburg College
performances through written assignments.
Students will create several original performance
pieces (individual and collaborative) based on
personal, cultural, and political ideas and events.
Fee: total of $25-$45 to view live performances
Perspective/Skill/LAF:Fulfills Engaging Mpls.
requirement, Aesthetic Perspective; LAF in
Fine Arts
R E L I G I O N
REL 200-S
Christian Vocation and
the Search for Meaning 11
A R T S
Quanbeck I1
JULY 8-AUGUST 8,2008
Please refer to Inside Augsburg Records and Registration for the latest information
on the room assignments for classes.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N
S T U D I E S
Public Speaking
A M E R I C A N
S T U D I E S
I N D I A N
AIS 2 6 4 4
American Indians in the Cinema
Weston
course syllabus. This course is designed to
challenge art majors, but is also "friendly" to
students in all academic programs.
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Aesthetics Perspective;
LAF in Fine Arts
This course looks at the effect Hollywood
cinema and other such images have had on the
American public's perception of American
Indians. Class time is lecture, discussion, film
clips, and full-length movies.
B U S I N E S S
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N I M I S
PerspectivdSkill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness 1
ACC 222-S
6-9:30 p.m. M, W
ART 107-S
Drawing
Bollman
In this course students will learn about
drawing as it is understood and practiced in
the fine arts. Students will come to an
understanding of what makes a good drawing,
by practicing drawing, by critiquing drawings,
and by identifying the role of drawing in our
world, both past and present. Each student
will be assessed on their final portfolio of
work. Assessment criteria are identified on the
course syllabus. This course is designed to
challenge art majors, but is also "friendly" to
students in all academic programs.
Perspective/SkilVLAF: Aesthetics Perspective;
LAF in Fine Arts
Painting I
Kader
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to
cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic
concepts and fundamentals of managerial
accounting, planning and controlling
processes, decision-making, and behavioral
considerations.
Bollman
In this course students will learn about
painting as it is understood and practiced in
the fine arts. Students will come to an
understanding of what makes a good painting,
by practicing painting, by critiquing paintings,
and by identifying the role of painting in our
world, both past and present. Each student
will be assessed on their final portfolio of
work. Assessment criteria are identified on the
This course focuses on speech preparation,
organization, audience analysis, style,
listening, and overcoming speaking anxiety
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Speaking Skill; LAF in
Humanities
BUS 440-S
Strategic Management
COM 247-S
Documentary
J. Cerrito
Concepts and principles related to long-range
planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint
with examples from various industries and
sectors.
PerspectivelSkilVLAF: LAF in Humanities
6-9:30 p.m. T, Th
COM 280-S
Isaacson
This course applies advanced software
capabilities like macros, Solver, and Scenario
Manager in Microsoft Excel, as well as other
simulation and decision support tools for
problem-solving in business through the use
of realistic business cases.
Lazaridi
This is a hybrid course with intensive sessions
on campus June 28 and 29, and again on July
19 and 20. Students will also work online. An
introductory course in writing for film, this
course will take students from general
concepts about screenwriting to story outline
to the writing of a screenplay's first act. In
addition to writing their own scripts, students
will review feature films and analyze work
written by each member of the class, giving
detailed critical analysis and engaging in
discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form.
Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or 226 or 228
E D U C A T I O N
EDC 2061566-S
Diversityhlinnesota
American Indians
STAFF
This course examines human diversity and
human relations. Fulfills the Education
Department human relations and Minnesota
American Indian requirements and is an
option within the licensure program.
An introductory survey course designed to
acquaint students with the world of ideas that
serves as the foundation for the field of
communication studies.
6-9:30 p.m. M, W
PerspectivehkilVLAF: LAF in Humanities
School and Society
6-9:30 p.m. M, W
Emphasis on points of view about the role of
school in modern society, relationships with
parents and community, collaborative models,
leadership, and professional development.
Serves as final theoretical preparation for
student teaching.
Intercultural Communication
Prereq.: MPG 3
Chamberlain
COM 329-S
Prereq.: BUS 200 or BUS 242
Problem-Solving for Business
Ellenwood
A video production course that integrates
lecture and criticism with hands-on experience
dealing with non-fiction subjects.
Introduction to
Communication Studies
Prereq.: ACC 221
MIS 260-S
ART 118-S
Chamberlain
6-9:30 p.m. M, W
Principles of Accounting I1
A R T
Screenwriting
COM I l l - S
Lapakko
This course explores cultural differences and
their implications for communication,
including differences in values, norms, social
interaction, and code systems.
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness
1 Perspective; fulfills the Engaging
Minneapolis requirement
EDC 4901580-S
Erickson
Prereq.: PPST and admission to he Education
Department
Perspective/SkilVLAF: Social World
Perspective; Writing Skill
ESE 495-S
EDC 508-S
K-12 Reading Assessment
Jacobson
The study of student reading development, the
knowledge and use of gathering and analyzing
dala of students' reading, and designing
appropriate reading curriculum based on this
information. Clinical experience hours will be
included. The course is required for students
obtaining their K-12 Reading Teacher
Licensure Endorsement.
Topics: Human Geography
STAFF
Co-req.: EDC 510
This course is designed as an introduction to the
principal concepts, approaches, and perspectives
of the study of geography through the
examination of world geographic patterns and
processes. Major topics include population
distribution; cultural characteristics and cultural
landscapes; political integration and
disintegration; economic land use; settlements
and urbanization. This course meets the MN
Standards of Effective Practice in Geography for
middle school and high school social studies
licensure.
July 8, 9, and 10: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
6-9:30 p.m. T, Th
Prereq.: EDC 505 and EED 520 and ESE 500,
or consent of instructor
July 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18: 8 a.m.-noon.
Alternative site (school-based)
EDC 510-S
Reading Clinical and
Leadership Seminar
STAFF
The s ~ u d yof effective leadership and
professional development strategies for
individual schools and districts, reading
standards, slate and federal reading legislation,
and fiscaVbudgetary operations. The clinical
portion will include opportunities to apply
skills and knowledge of reading development
and instruction in a clinical setting with K-12
students.
Prereq.: EDC 505 and EED 520 and ESE 500,
or consent of instructor
This course teaches students to identify, adapt,
and implement developmentally appropriate
instruction that supports the learning of
students identified as having learning
disabilities. The course will specifically focus
on the areas of reading, wriling, and listening
comprehension, math, reasoning, and
problem-solving skills. There will be a strong
focus on the modifications involved in these
areas and the planning process involved.
Location: Rochester campus
Teaching Content Areas to Students
with Learning Disabilities
STAFF
This course teaches students to identify, adapt,
and implement developmentally appropriate
inslruction that supports the learning of
students identified as having learning
disabilities. The course will specifically focus
on the areas of reading, writing, and listening
comprehension, math, reasoning, and
problem-solving skills. There will be a strong
focus on the modifications involved in these
areas and the planning process involved.
ENL 227-S
SPE 4241524-S
EED 200-S
This course focuses on the history and context
of learning disabilities (LD). This includes an indepth look at the origin of learning disabilities,
as well as various theoretical models
(sociological, biological, psychological,
cognitive, and behavioral) applied to
understanding learning disabilities. The course
also provides a critique of currenl philosophical
positions in the field. Students will also acquire
knowledge relaled to accessing information
relevant to the field of learning disabilities.
Stangl
This course is designed for elementary
education majors and includes earth science
"hands-on" inquiry-based activities that model
the teaching and learning process of scientific
inquiry Meets basic earth science subject
matter standards for initial licensure.
Etiology and Origins of
Learning Disabilities
Journalism
STAFF
Prereq.: ENL 226
Screenwriting
E N G L I S H
July 21-25, 28-30: 8 a.m.-noon. Alternative
site (school-based), August 18: 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Students will draft a collection of short stories
and critique others' work in the writing
workshop environment. Throughout the term
students will also read classic and contemporary
short fiction, analyzing and examining the work
of established writers as they learn to identify
successful short fiction while creating their own.
5:30-9 p.m. M, Th
6-9:30 p.m. M, W
Co-req.: EDC 508
Elementary Education
Earth Science
Fiction I
SPE 4341534-S
This course focuses on the history and context
of leaming disabilities (LD). This includes an indepth look at the origin of learning disabilities,
as well as various theoretical models
(sociological, biological, psychological,
cognitive, and behavioral) applied to
understanding learning disabilities. The course
also provides a critique of current philosophical
positions in the field. Students will also acquire
knowledge related to accessing information
relevant to the field of leaming disabilities.
Jacobson
ENL 3 2 0 4
Location: Rochester campus
SPE 4241524-R
Etiology and Origins of
Learning Disabilities
SPE 4341534-R
Teaching Content Areas to Students
with Learning Disabilities
STAFF
Jorgensen
An introductory newswriting course with an
emphasis on writing for broadcasl and online
media. Students use an intensive praclice
model to learn the basics of newsgathering,
writing, and production for television, radio,
and the Internet.
Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112, or HON 111
PerspectiveISkilVLAF: City Perspective;
Writing Skill
Lazaridi
This is a hybrid course with intensive sessions
on campus June 28 and 29, and again on July
19 and 20. Students will also work online. An
introductory course in writing for film, this
course will take students from general
concepts about screenwriting to story outline
to the writing of a screenplay's first act. In
addition to writing their own scripts, students
will review feature films and analyze work
written by each member of the class, giving
detailed critical analysis and engaging in
discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form.
Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or 226 or 228
G E N E R A L
S T U D I E S
GST 009-S
Co-op Work Experience
Olson
The GST 009 Co-op Work Experience is a noncredit option for the Augsburg Experience. This
option utilizes students' employment related LO
their major, and through reflection links oncampus learning to the constituency goals,
mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus people,
organizations, andlor communities. The
required Co-op reflection assignments focus on
application of course knowledge,
understanding of the organization~workplace.
and an awareness of societal issues that may
affect the workplace. Students must consult
with Lois Olson in the Center for Service,
Work, and Learning regarding requirements
and get permission to register.
H I S T O R Y
Lorenz-Meyer
A survey of United States history from 1900 to
the present, drawing on social, cultural, and
environmental history as well as political and
economic history. The course moves topically
as well as chronologically through the modern
era. Themes include industrialization and
urbanization; the significance of gender, race,
and ethnicity in American cul~ure;the growth
of a strong federal governmenl; the emergence
of the United States as a world power; the
creation of a consumer society; the rise of
identity politics; and the passing of American
hegemony.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Western Heritage
Perspective; Critical Thinking Skill; LAF in
Humanities
I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A R Y
S T U D I E S
INS 3 9 9 4
Internship
M A L ( M A S T E R O F
I N L E A D E R S H I P )
Ethics in Communication
A R T S
Lapakko
Through the investigation of a variety of
ethical perspectives, this course focuses on the
use and abuse of communication in politics,
advertising, interpersonal relationships, and
social and organizational settings.
HIS 122-S
20th-Century U.S.
that links course theories and concepts across
disciplines, general education, and graduation
skills with the learning opportunities inherent
in the internship. The student must complete
an academic learning portfolio based on the
internship. Students must consult with the
faculty sponsor and Lois Olson in the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning regarding
requirements and get permission to register.
P/N grading only. Satisfactory completion will
fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation
requirement.
Olson
A work or service-based experience in which
the student, faculty sponsor, and work site
supervisor design a learning agreemen1 plan
diagnosis, assessment, and planning necessary
for launching and then leading successful
innovation efforts.
expressions and body language needed to
communicate clearly with deaf and hard-ofhearing people.
6-10 p.m. T; and 6-10 p.m. Th, 7/17 and 8/7
only
Prereq.: ASL 101
M A T H E M A T I C S
MAT 105-S
Applied Algebra
Haines
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic,
and other models with an emphasis on
applicalions to the social and natural sciences,
business, and everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or
higher advances student to MPG 3. Students
preparing for MAT 114 should consult the
department. Students in MPG 3 or higher may
not register for credit. Students' work will be
evaluated by quizzes and exams,
Prereq.: MPG 2 and a year of high school
algebra.
SPA 112-S
Beginning Spanish I1
Steinmetz
Aims to develop four basic skills:
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing
of elementary Spanish. Introduction to the
culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
Prereq. : SPA 111
PerspectivdSkill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness
3 Perspective; Modern Language 2
8:30-11 a.m. T, W, Th
SPA 112-T
6-9:30 p.m. T, Th
M O D E R N
L A N G U A G E S
ASL 102-S
Colloquium of Contemporary
Theories in Leadership
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness
3 Perspective; Modern Language 2
Link
This accelerated course is an immersion class
that offers a selection of leadership theories in
class plus examples of application through site
visits. Students choose a leader for in-depth
study and presentation. This course is being
offered as a combination of work with Moodle
online and in the classroom.
July 7 and 9, 6-10 p.m.; July 12, 8 a.m.-noon;
July 14 and 15.6-10 p.m.; July 18, 6-9 p.m.;
plus two site visits to leaders in their
organizations at times to be announced.
Beginning American
Sign Language 11
Trainer
A continuation of ASL 101. An introduction to
deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL.
Students observe the demonstration of signs,
practice their own signing, and learn the facial
expressions and body language needed to
communicate clearly with deaf and hard-ofhearing people.
Prereq : ASL 101
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness
3 Perspective; Modern Language 2
Beginning Spanish I1
Steinmetz
Aims to develop four basic skills:
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing
of elementary Spanish. Introduction to the
culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
Prereq.: SPA 111
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness
3 Perspective; Modern Language 2
6-8:30 p.m. T, W, Th
M U S I C
MUS 220-S
Worlds of Music
Milenkovic
A survey of non-western music, this course
explores diverse musical styles and
instruments from many cultures.
Topics: Leading Innovation
Berkas
This course explores what is involved in
providing quality leadership that helps create
and lead innovations within either corporate
or nonprofit organizations. It will provide a
brief overview of the history of innovation and
then will focus on what it takes to provide the
ASL 102-T
Beginning American
Sign Language 11
McDonagh
A continuation of ASL 101. An introduction to
deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL.
Students observe the demonstration of signs,
practice their own signing, and learn the facial
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Aesthetics or
Intercultural Awareness 1 Perspective; LAF in
Fine Arts
MUS 2 4 1 4
History of Jazz
Milenkovic
This course is a study of the musical elements,
cultural perspectives, and the historical
developments of jazz. Many jazz styles are
examined in detail ranging from New Orleans
jazz to contemporary and Avant-Garde jazz
PerspectiveISkilVLAF: Intercultural Awareness
1 Perspective; LAF in Fine Arts
details contact Sharon Wade in the Nursing
Department: 612-330-1214 or
wades@augsburg.edu.
Fees: $2,450 (includes summer school tuition
and educational expenses in Namibia)
Travel: $860 (lodging, most meals, and
transport within the country)
Airfare: $2,200-$2,400 (estimate)
P O L I T I C A L
NUR 562fWST 3 6 2 4
Walking the Truth: Culture,
Gender and HIVIAIDS
in Sub-Saharan Africa Hailonganeuning
This broad-based course explores the
influence of culture and gender on the
HIV/AIDS pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The natural history, biology, and epidemiology
of AlDS in Africa, as well as sociocultural,
ethical, theological, and political responses to
the disease are examined through readings,
structured dialog, and service-learning
experiences with persons actively involved in
curbing the crisis. Critical reflection on the
unequal infection rates between women and
men in Africa illuminates underlying cultural
beliefs, values, and traditions that both
promote and hinder the spread of HIV within
African populations. The course is taught in
Namibia in collaboration with faculty and staff
from Augsburg's Center for Global Education
and the University of Namibia. In this context,
women's collective and individual efforts to
preserve the health of their families and
communities are highlighted as hopeful and
positive responses to the HIV/AlDS crisis in
Sub-Saharan Africa. (Fulfills the global
experience requirement for a major or minor
in Women's Studies in Augsburg's Core
Curriculum).
Students must attend all classes and servicelearning experiences between July 12-26 in
Namibia. (NOTE: travel time to and from
Namibia means that students must reserve July
10-27 for the course). Final projects and
papers are due no later than August 15 to
receive a grade and credit for the course. For
World Politics
Perspective/SkilVLAF: Social World
Perspective; Critical Thinking Skill; LAF in
Social and Behavioral Science
S C I E N C E
POL 160-S
N U R S I N G
challenge of balancing economic development,
social justice, and environmental stewardship
in the region. There will be excursions to sites
along the river, in-class debates, and
opportunity to meet with stakeholders
working on river-related issues.
S O C I A L
Underhill
Introduction to the dynamics, history and major
theories of international relations. The course
will explore issues of peace, sustainable
economic development, global citizenship, and
efforts to combat injustice and inequality around
the globe. This class aims to begin providing
students with the knowledge necessary for
taking informed action in response to the
challenges of the current global arena. Questions
explored include: What should U.S. policy in
Iraq be? What are obstacles to achieving a more
just and equitable world? What impact do
international developments have on our lives in
the Twin Cities?
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Social World
Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral
Science
W O R K
SWK 699-S
Exploring Family and Child
Welfare Senices in Slovenia
Bosch
Based on the University of Ljubljana,
Slovenia's approach to social policy and social
well-being for families and children, and an
opportunity to observe and meet with
Slovenian social workers in their practice
settings. Students participating in this course
spend time in orientation with the social work
faculty at Augsburg and then join the Slovenia
faculty to concentrate on child welfare services
at social work centers or other practice
settings in areas such as domestic violence,
refugee, mental health, and poverty.
Participants work with a group of Slovenian
students, faculty, and community
practitioners.Cost: $3,600-$4,000 (tentative)
includes tuition, accommodations, airfare,
most meals, and ground transportation
Needed: U.S. Passport
POL 241-S
Environmental and
River Politics
Underhill
This course examines the political dynamics
relating to our local, urban, and campus
environment and relationship to the
communities and ecosystems of the Upper
Mississippi Watershed and larger, global
environment. Topics explored include campus
sustainability; he environmental implications
of our daily choices; local water, air, and soil
pollution; the lock and dam system on the
Upper Mississippi; invasive species and
biodiversity; climate change, waterfront
economic development; urban sprawl; and
energy production. The class will look at the
For more information contact: Andrea
Woj tanowicz (woj tanow@augsburg.edu), Dr.
Lois Bosch (bosch@augsburg.edu),or Holley
Locher (locherh@augsburg.edu)
W O M E N ' S
S T U D I E S
WST 362/NUR 562-S
Walking the Truth: Culture,
Gender and HIVIAIDS
in Sub-Saharan Africa HailongaILeuning
This broad-based course explores the influence
of culture and gender on the HIV/AIDS
pandemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. The natural
hislory, biology, and epidemiology of AIDS in
Africa, as well as sociocultural, ethical,
theological, and political responses to the
disease are examined through readings,
structured dialog, and service-learning
experiences with persons actively involved in
curbing the crisis Critical reflection on the
unequal infection rates between women and
men in Africa illuminates underlying cultural
beliefs, values, and traditions that both promote
and hinder the spread of HIV within African
populations. The course is taught in Namibia in
collaboration with faculty and staff from
Augsburg's Center for Global Education and the
University of Namibia. In this context, women's
collective and individual efforts to preserve the
health of their families and communities are
highlighted as hopeful and positive responses to
the HIV/AIDS crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa.
(Fulfills the global experience requirement for a
major or minor in Women's Studies in
Augsburg's Core Curriculum).
Students must attend all classes and servicelearning experiences between July 12-26 in
Namibia. (NOTE: travel time to and from
Namibia means that students must reserve July
10-27 for the course). Final projects and
papers are due no later than August 15 to
receive a grade and credit for the course. For
details contact Sharon Wade in the Nursing
Department: 612-330-1214 or
wades@augsburg.edu.
Fees: $2,450 (includes summer school tuition
and educational expenses in Namibia)
Travel: $860 (lodging, most meals and
transport within the country)
Airfare: $2,200-$2,400 (estimate)
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JUNE 23-AUGUST 29,2008
P O L I T I C A L
Summer Online courses are delivered over the Internet to allow students maximum
flexibility to organize their work. Students will need access to a personal computer
with a browser and Internet connection. While students are required to log in to the
course several times a week to participate in discussions and hand in work, they
will not need to do this at specific times. Some classes may require occasional
classroom meetings, and these will be held during weekday evenings or weekends
to accommodate work schedules. Augsburg students using AugNet Records and
Registration to register for Summer Online will find these courses listed under
Summer Session 11.
B U S I N E S S
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
FIN 240-L
Personal Finance
Kapoor
Introduction to personal financial planning
and budgeting, credit management, income
taxes, insurance, real estate, investments,
retirement, and estate planning.
Meziou
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in
marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive,
economic, and technological factors affecting
marketing decisions are explored.
MKT 466-L
International Marketing
Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221 or 226 or 228
( M A L ) M A S T E R O F
A R T S I N L E A D E R S H I P
MKT 252-L
Principles of Marketing
concepts about screenwriting to story outline
to the writing of a screenplay's first act. In
addition to writing their own scripts, students
will review feature films and analyze work
written by each member of the class, giving
detailed critical analysis and engaging in
discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form.
Meziou
This course examines those issues and
activities unique to marketing in an
international setting. Emphasis is placed on
adaptation of a marketing mix according to
the international marketing environment.
Prereq.: MKT 252
ENUFLM 328-L
Screenwriting
This is a hybrid course with intensive sessions
on campus June 28 and 29, and again on July
19 and 20. Students will also work online. An
introductory course in writing for film, this
course will take students from general
Leadership and
Universal Responsibility
Lashbrook
The purpose of this course is to explore the
concept of universal responsibility, both
intellectually and experientially, and study
cultural differences in professional practices.
During a two-week visit to Nicaragua,
students will have the opportunity to meet
with leaders to learn more about local
conditions. They will also have the
opportunity to stay with a Nicaraguan family.
Performance will be assessed in terms of
participation, a photo presentation of the
student's culture, a reflective essay on
universal responsibility, and a presentation of
cultural differences in the student's profession.
May 21, 6-9 p.m.; June 28, 9-5 p.m.;July 9,
6-9 p.m.; and August 9, 1-5 p.m. (see
syllabus). Travel to Nicaragua July 13- 26.
Program fees estimated at $3,600 including
airfare, tuition, accommodations and meals,
ground transportation, health insurance, and
CGE reading materials.
S C I E N C E
POL 121-L
American Government
Aoki
Surveys major parts of American national
government-including
Congress, the
presidency, and the courts-as well as
campaigns and elections, federalism, interest
groups, and political parties.
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Social World
Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral
Science
R E L I G I O N
REL 390-L
Theology of
Death and Dying
Benson
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint
of Christian theology and ethics, taking into
account also what other religions and the
biological, psychological, and social sciences
have had to say on the subject. Special
emphasis on medical ethics brought on by
modern medical technology
Prereq.: One of the following: HON 100, REL
100, REL 111, REL 221, REL 300, or REL 331
PerspectivdSkilVLAF: Christian Faith 2 or 3;
LAF in Humanities
SUMMER SESSION APPLICATION FORM
S u m m e r Session applications are available online a t
www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar.
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE
Augsburg College Catalog
2006-2008
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College and
its curriculum. Although
information was current at
the time of publication, it is
subject to change without
notice. The written policies in
the catalog are the College
policies in force at the time
of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to
know the requirements and
academic policies in this
publication. If you have
questions about anything in
this catalog, consult
Academic Advising, a faculty
adviser, the dean of the
College, or the registrar. Key
offices are listed on page 8
for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published May 2006
www.augsburg.edu
Photos by Stephen Geffre
A Greeting
from the President
Stephen Geffre
A college catalog is a wonderful text,
full of detail and data that offer all of us a
map to our lives together as a college
community.
What has prompted you to study this
map of Augsburg College? If you’re already
enrolled at Augsburg, I trust that you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder
of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope that you will
be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg —
they will last a lifetime. I also hope that you
find in this map signposts of the progress
you have made in your vocational journey and that you will continue to believe that
you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for
the next several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an
Augsburg education, welcome. I believe you will find that they not only tell you about
the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in
the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our
College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not
only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to
share you own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is
enhanced by both education and service experiences that transform theory into action
and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in
a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg — or thinking of undertaking —
will occur on a small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us
who await you here find the College an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you can
find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President
Table of Contents
Academic Calendar – 4-7
Directory – 8
Introducing Augsburg – 9
Facts and Figures – 18
Undergraduate Admissions – 19
Day Program – 20
Weekend College – 21
Financing Your Education – 23
Student Life – 39
Academic Information – 53
Departments and Programs – 93
Includes majors, minors,
and course descriptions
College Information – 317
Board of Regents – 318
ELCA Program Unit for
Vocation and Education – 319
Faculty and Administration – 320
Faculty Emeriti – 339
Maps – 342, 343
Index – 345
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2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
DAY PROGRAM (AND MPAS PROGRAM)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2006
Summer........................................Freshman registration
Sept. 3-5/Sun.-Tues. ....................New student orientation
Sept. 6/Wed. ................................Classes begin
Oct. 27/Fri. ..................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 13-Dec. 1/Mon.-Fri. ............Registration for spring
Nov. 23/Thurs. ............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 27/Mon. ..............................Classes resume
Dec. 15/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 18-21/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2007
Jan. 16/Tues..................................Classes begin
Mar. 19/Mon. ...............................Mid-term break begins
Mar. 26/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Apr. 2-13/Mon.-Fri. .....................Registration for fall
Apr. 6/Fri. ....................................Easter break begins
Apr. 27/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 30-May 3/Mon.-Thurs. .......Final exams
May 5/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
DAY PROGRAM (AND MPAS PROGRAM)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2007
Sept. 5/Wed. .................................Classes begin
Oct. 26/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 22/Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 26/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Dec. 14/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 17-20/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2008
Jan. 14/Tues..................................Classes begin
Mar. 17/Mon. ...............................Mid-term/Easter break begins
Mar. 25/Tue. .................................Classes resume
Apr. 25/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 28-May 1/Mon.-Thurs. .......Final exams
May 3/Sat. ....................................Baccalaureate/Commencement
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2006-2007 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS (EXCEPT MPAS AND MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2006
Class Weekends: Sept. 8-10, Sept. 22-24, Oct. 6-8, Oct. 20-22, Nov. 3-5, Nov. 17-19,
Dec. 1-3, Dec. 8-10 (WEC only)
Winter Term 2007
Class Weekends: Jan. 5-7 (MA Nursing and MSW only), Jan. 12-14, Jan. 26-28, Feb. 2-4,
Feb. 16-18, Feb. 23-25, Mar. 9-11, Mar. 23-25
Spring Term 2007
Class Weekends: Mar. 30-Apr. 1, Apr. 13-15, Apr. 27-29, May 11-13, May 18-20, Jun. 1-3,
Jun. 15-17, Jun. 22-23 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CALENDAR,
WEEKEND COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
PROGRAMS (EXCEPT MPAS AND MBA)
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar’s Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2007
Class Weekends: Sept. 7-9, Sept. 21-23, Oct. 5-7, Oct. 19-21, Nov. 2-4, Nov. 16-18,
Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 7-9 (WEC only)
Winter Term 2008
Class Weekends: Jan. 4-5 (MA Nursing and MSW only), Jan. 11-13, Jan. 25-27, Feb. 1-3,
Feb. 15-17, Feb. 29-Mar. 2, Mar. 14-16, Mar. 28-30
Spring Term 2008
Class Weekends: Apr. 11-13, Apr. 25-27, May 9-11, May 16-18, May 30-Jun. 1, Jun. 6-8,
Jun. 20-22, Jun. 27-28 (MSW only)
NOTE: For Rochester programs, reference the registrar’s Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
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DIRECTORY
Area Code
612
Access Center ..............................................................................................................330-1749
Academic Advising......................................................................................................330-1025
Academic Enrichment.................................................................................................330-1165
Academic Affairs .........................................................................................................330-1024
Undergraduate Admissions .........................................................................................330-1001
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-788-5678
Alumni Relations.........................................................................................................330-1178
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-260-6590
Athletics ......................................................................................................................330-1249
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ...................................330-1053
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.....................................................................330-1148
College Pastor/Campus Ministry ................................................................................330-1732
Counseling and Health Promotion .............................................................................330-1707
Event and Classroom Services ....................................................................................330-1107
Development (financial gifts to the College) .............................................................338-0002
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center ......................................................................................................330-1046
Toll-free number .......................................................................................1-800-458-1721
Facilities Management ................................................................................................330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) ...........................330-1000
Fax ..................................................................................................................330-1649
Graduate Programs .....................................................................................................330-1150
Human Resources .......................................................................................................330-1058
Lost and Found ...........................................................................................................330-1000
Marketing and Communications ................................................................................330-1180
Parent and Family Relations .......................................................................................330-1525
President’s Office .........................................................................................................330-1212
Registrar ......................................................................................................................330-1036
Residence Life (Housing)............................................................................................330-1488
Rochester Program...............................................................................................507-288-2886
Student Activities and Orientation .............................................................................330-1111
Student Affairs.............................................................................................................330-1160
Student Government...................................................................................................330-1110
Summer Session ..........................................................................................................330-1046
TRIO/Student Support Services ..................................................................................330-1311
Weekend College ........................................................................................................330-1101
Mailing address:
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Website:
www.augsburg.edu
Introducing
Augsburg College
About Augsburg – 10
Weekend College – 12
Rochester Program – 13
Campus Location – 14
Facilities and Housing – 14
Associated Support
Organizations – 16
Policies – 17
Accreditation and
Memberships – 17
Facts and Figures – 18
10
ABOUT AUGSBURG
A
t Augsburg College, we believe that
the college experience should be a time of
exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is the
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Discovering your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg Core Curriculum — designed
to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens. Through
“Search for Meaning” courses, students
explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a
lifetime—writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a
few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Selection from over 50 Majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 majors—
or you can create your own major, either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 58 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while
a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC
includes Augsburg College, the College of
St. Catherine, Hamline University,
Macalester College, and the University of
St. Thomas.
The Weekend College Program offers
19 majors and five certificate programs.
MISSION STATEMENT .
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, “Education for Service,”
and to the mission of the College:
“To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian church, by the
context of a vital metropolitan setting, and
by an intentionally diverse campus community.”
HISTORY .
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
About Augsburg 11
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr.,
became president. He worked to develop
college departments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway—Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg’s theme
for over 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second
president (1876-1907), required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education
for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity. This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College’s mission assumed a double character—ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modern
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a concerted
effort to become accredited. Full accreditation was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church. Subsequently,
the American Lutheran Church merged
with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to
form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America.
12 About Augsburg
A College in the City
AUGSBURG TODAY .
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg’s emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice Arena,
and Murphy Place.
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
• The city—with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Dr. William V. Frame became president
in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under
his leadership, the College sharpened its
identity as a college of the city, providing
an education, grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world.
Augsburg also offers graduate and
undergraduate level nursing courses as
well as supporting degree courses through
its Rochester Program based in Rochester,
Minnesota.
Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became the 11th
president of Augsburg College in July
2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages — in
the midst of a great city — to be faithful citizens of the world.
• An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
• Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great metropolitan center.
There are now over 18,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to undergraduate liberal
arts and sciences, Augsburg offers master’s
degree programs in business, education,
leadership, nursing, physician assistant
studies, and social work.
■ WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg’s Weekend College program
provides an educational alternative to
adults who want to complete a baccalaureate degree but who work or have other
commitments during the week. It is a
means by which men and women can gain
skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the
liberal arts.
About Augsburg 13
Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today with approximately 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 19 majors,
Augsburg’s Weekend College is one of the
largest programs of its type among
Minnesota private colleges. Faculty in
Weekend College are full-time Augsburg
professors as well as adjunct faculty who
bring professional experience to their
teaching. The Weekend College student
body is involved in student government,
and students participate in academic and
extracurricular activities such as the student newspaper, travel seminars, and student organizations.
Augsburg Weekend College continues
its tradition of innovation to meet the
needs of the adult and nontraditional student.
The Adult as Learner
Augsburg Weekend College is based on
the assumption that working adult students are mature, self-disciplined, and
motivated learners who seek a combination of classroom experience and individual study. Each course includes periods of
concentrated, on-campus study as well as
time for independent study and class
preparation. Most courses include a Webbased course management site.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this learning format,
classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and a half to four hours on
either Friday evening, Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon.
Laboratory sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week.
Weekend College students may take from
one to four courses each term. Selected
courses are also available on weekday
evenings and are open to both day and
Weekend College students. The academic
year for Weekend College is divided into
three trimesters.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of
College facilities such as Lindell Library
and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and
dramatic presentations and athletic events.
Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal degree
and all consider teaching to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support
and are secondary to their teaching.
Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic
faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching
and learning techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s small classes encourage its
tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in
campus activities.
■ ROCHESTER PROGRAM
Augsburg has established a branch
campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Classes
in Rochester meet on an evening schedule,
making them accessible to working adults.
14 About Augsburg
There are three trimesters in each academic
year. Several complete degree programs are
available through the Rochester campus. In
addition, students may work on a variety
of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken
in the day or Weekend College program on
the Minneapolis campus. Students who
enroll in Rochester courses are required to
use technology in the learning and communication process through the online
course management system. Further information may be obtained from the
Rochester program website at
www.augsbur g.edu/rochester> or by call<w
ing the Weekend College Admissions
Office at 612-330-1101.
■ CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg’s campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 170 parks in
Minneapolis, the “City of Lakes.” The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city’s largest medical
complexes—Fairview-University Medical
Center—are adjacent to Augsburg, with
the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theatre district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul,
home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreational opportunities, are
just minutes west and east via Interstate
94, which forms the southern border of the
campus. (See map on page 343.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Augsburg is located just blocks away from
two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
■ FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library, and the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Offices — The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for the day program is located on the first floor of
Christensen Center. The Weekend College
Admissions Office, Rochester admissions,
and the Graduate Studies Admissions
Office are located at 624 21st Avenue
South.
Anderson Hall (1993) — Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. Eighth
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies; the Center for Service,
Work, and Learning; and the Office of
Marketing and Communications.
Campus Auxiliary Building —
Located on the corner of 25th and
Riverside Avenues, this building provides
guest housing for visiting faculty, as well as
retail space and additional campus office
space.
Counseling and Health Promotion
— The Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion (CCHP) offers programs and
services that enhance student learning by
promoting personal development and wellbeing. The center occupies the house located at 628 21st Avenue South.
Christensen Center (1967) — The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore,
art gallery, and offices for student govern-
About Augsburg 15
ment and student publications. The Office
of Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor.
Edor Nelson Field — The athletic
field, located at 725 23rd Avenue South, is
the playing and practice field of many of
the Augsburg teams. An air-supported
dome covers the field during the winter
months, allowing year-round use.
Faculty Office House — This house,
located at 620 21st Avenue South, provides
additional office space for faculty.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication
(1988) — The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the gifts of Julian and June
Foss and was built with the additional support of many alumni and friends of the
College. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the
drama and communication offices, and the
StepUP program. The Foss Center’s lower
level is home to the Center for Learning
and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
program.
Ice Arena (1974) — Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
The James G. Lindell Family Library
(1997) — This library and information
technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer
technology resources of the College. The
Gage Family Art Gallery is located on the
second floor. The library is located on the
block of campus bordered by 22nd and
21st Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and
Seventh Street.
The Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center
— Named in 1991 to honor
Jeroy C. Carlson, senior development
officer and former alumni director,
upon his retirement from Augsburg.
The center, with the Office of Alumni
Relations, is located on the main floor of
Science Hall.
Melby Hall (1961) — Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center,
and general auditorium purposes. The
Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973) — Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1964) —
Murphy Place is home to the three of the
four components of the Office of
International Programs — Center for
Global Education, Global Studies, and
International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color — American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and
Hispanic/Latino Student Services.
Music Hall (1978) — Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty.
New Hall (1999) — A three-story
apartment complex along 20th Avenue,
between 7th and 8th Streets housing
juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
16 About Augsburg
Old Main (1900) — Home for the
modern languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Science Hall (1949) — Houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, the
finance and administration offices, Alumni
Relations, Parent and Family Relations,
Institutional Advancement, and various
other program offices. In 1960 the
Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof
was completed.
Sverdrup Hall (1955) — Named in
honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it
contains the Enrollment Center and
Academic Advising, as well as classrooms
and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1938) — Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s
Office, Human Resources, and other
administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967) — Named in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this
tower provides living quarters for 324 students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing
36 residents, housed two to a room, with
their own lounge, study, and utility areas.
■ ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and achievement.
College of the Third Age — In 1976,
Augsburg initiated one of the first programs in the country that offers classes for
older adults, taught in their neighborhoods. Many of the instructors are retired
Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third
Age is located in Foss Center, Room 172.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial Interaction —
Inter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600
21st Avenue South.
About Augsburg 17
■ POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg’s
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
612-330-1058.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
■ ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools* and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
• American Chemical Society
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education
• Council on Social Work Education
(B.S. and M.S.W.)
• National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS)
• National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
• National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission on
Education for the Physician Assistant
(ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
• American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
• Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
• Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
• National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, Minnesota Private College
Council, National Society for Experiential
Education, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Registration does not mean
that credits earned at the institution can be
transferred to other institutions
or that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution,
or employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, 312-263-0456;
<www.higherlearningcommission.org>
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACTS AND FIGURES
■
Location—Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
■
Religious Affiliation—The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the
Roman Catholic Church, and 17 percent
represent other denominations and religions.
■
■
Accreditation—The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved
by the American Chemical Society,
Council on Social Work Education,
National Association for Music Therapy,
Inc., National Association of Schools of
Music, and the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education.
Member—Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Office of
Higher Education, as described on page
17.
■
Enrollment (Fall 2005)—3,564 students from 31 countries.
■
Graduates—18,112 graduates from
1870 through August 2005.
■
Student/Faculty Ratio—15 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 13
(WEC)-17 (Day).
■
Campus—17 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
■
Accessibility—Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator system
provides access to 10 major buildings
without going outside.
■
Degrees Granted—B.A., B.S., B.M.,
M.A., M.B.A., M.S., M.S.W.
■
Financial Aid—Over 80 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
■
Library—Over 180,000 items, direct
access to over 2,500,000 through CLIC,
the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
■
School Year—Two semesters from
September to May, and three summer
school sessions. Augsburg Weekend
College—trimesters, September to June.
Augsburg Graduate Program—
trimesters, September to June.
■
Majors—More than 50 majors in 35
departments and programs.
■
Off-Campus Programs—The Office
of International Programs offers study
abroad programs throughout the
world, including Augsburg’s own
Center for Global Education and
International Partners programs.
Augsburg is also a member of the
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA).
■
Athletic Affiliation—Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division III.
■
Policy—Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
Undergraduate
Admissions
For Day Program Freshmen – 20
Early Admission
of Freshmen – 21
For Weekend College – 21
For Transfer Students – 21
For Former Students – 22
For Special Students – 22
(Non-Degree)
For International Students – 22
20
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
A
ugsburg College strives to create a
strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures.
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
Visit the Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg’s admissions staff is ready
to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.—612-330-1001
or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We’ll answer
your questions and arrange a tour for you
(including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor of the Christensen Center.
For Weekend College admission information, call 612-330-1101.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
■ DAY PROGRAM FRESHMEN
—
Application for Admission—
Applicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refundable $25 application fee. Students may
apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/day>.
—An official transcript
Transcripts—
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student
has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institutions should also be
sent. General Education Development
(G.E.D.) scores may be presented instead
of the high school transcript.
—Freshman applicants are
Test Scores—
required to submit results from a college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results
from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient.
Recommendations — Two letters of
academic recommendation are required. If
the applicant has been out of school for
several years, a letter may be submitted by
a supervisor, employer, or other person for
whom the applicant works.
—If there
Additional Information—
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant’s previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester’s
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
Undergraduate Admissions 21
—
Notification of Admissions Decision—
Augsburg College uses a “rolling” admissions plan. The first offers of admission
are made on September 1. After that, students are notified of the admissions decision usually within two weeks after the
application file is complete and has been
evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
—
Confirmation of Admission—
Accepted students are asked to make a
$150* enrollment deposit to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Those students
who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 housing deposit along
with the housing contract to the Residence
Life Office.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants
and arrange a personal interview with the
director of undergraduate admissions.
■ WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 non-refundable application fee to the
Augsburg Weekend College Admissions
Office. Students may apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/weekend>.
Transcripts — Official transcripts from
all previous postsecondary institutions
should be sent directly to the Augsburg
Weekend College Office. Applicants with
less than one year of previous transferable
college work should also have their official
high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test
certificate may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Additional Information — If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
— Augsburg College uses a “rolling”
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
■ TRANSFER STUDENTS
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in
previous College work is recommended for
admission to the College. No student who
falls below the standards for automatic
admission to the College will be considered for admission by the Admissions
Committee after August 15 for entry in fall
semester or December 15 for entry in
spring semester. Information regarding
transfer credit policies is found in the
22 Undergraduate Admissions
Academic Information section of the catalog, beginning on page 53.
■ SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DEGREE)
■ FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more without requesting a leave of
absence and who wish to return must
apply for re-admission through the registrar’s office. Students who have attended
other institution(s) during their absence
from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the
Office of the Registrar. Returning students
do not pay the application fee.
■ SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DEGREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a petition to the registrar’s office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who have graduated from
Augsburg who are returning to complete a
second major will not be awarded a second
degree unless it is a different degree from
the first awarded. Minors are not noted on
the transcript if they are completed after a
baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
■ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students are a vital part of
the Augsburg community. (See
International Student Advising on page
49.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and financial requirements. All applicants
must provide proof of financial solvency.
Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring.
For more information, call
612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678
(toll free); e-mail
<admissions@augsburg.edu>; or write to:
International Student Admissions
CB143
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Financing Your
Education
Day Program Costs
Tuition and Fees – 24
Room and Board – 24
Other Special Fees – 24
Deposits – 25
Weekend College Costs – 25
Payments – 26
Financial Policies
Refunds – 26
Financial Aid
How and When to Apply – 29
Kinds of Aid
Academic Excellence
Scholarships – 29
Achievement Scholarships – 30
Leadership, Service,
and Performance
Scholarships – 30
Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program – 31
Gift Assistance – 31
Loan Assistance – 32
Student Employment – 33
Sponsored Scholarships – 33
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FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
A
ll students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in gifts—
from alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
COLLEGE COSTS 2006-2007.
DAY PROGRAM.
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2006-07 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
■ DAY PROGRAM TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment) ............$22,900
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2006. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees, and admission to most
College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two
equal installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 2,860
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester. Part-time
students taking lifetime sports are charged
the audit rate for that course.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................$
770
Full-time students—see audit policy on
page 86.
Room Rent
(on average, includes basic
services) ..................................$ 3,396
(Detailed room rates and housing options
are available through the Office of
Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week) ..................$ 3,208
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week) ..................$ 3,126
Flex 5 point plan ....................$ 2,856
Student Activity Fee................$
180
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only) ..................$
13
Information Technology Fee ..$
300
■ OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
students) ....................................$ 90
Late Registration ..............................$ 50
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Lifetime Sport
(part-time students) ...................$ 180
Extended Payment Plan Fee ............$ 50
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Overload Fee
(per course credit over 4.5,
Day and WEC/Rochester/United
combined) ..................................$2,860
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons—.0 cr. or .25 cr.) ......$390
(14 lessons—.5 cr.) ......................$780
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ..................$125
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) .................$185
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$425
Zero-credit seminar (part-time
students) .......................................$770
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or
special students) ........................$ 25
Locker Rental ....................................$ 40
Student Parking Lot Permit
—car ...........................................$ 220
—motorcycle ..............................$ 110
Transcript Fee
Regular service............................$
5
Next day......................................$
8
On demand .................................$ 15
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in registrar’s office)
■ BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to average
$125 per course.
■ DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable) ....................$
150
Required of all new students after
acceptance. The enrollment deposit is credited to the students’ account only upon
graduation or withdrawal. Any net credit
balance (after all charges and/or fines) will
be refunded upon request of the student.
For more information, contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit ......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the
housing contract. The resident will be
responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
COLLEGE COSTS 2006-2007 .
WEEKEND COLLEGE .
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) .........................$ 35
Tuition (per course) .........................$1,540
Tuition (per summer course 2004) ..$1,544
Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$11.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 770
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ...........................$ 180
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning ..................$ 150
Nursing Clinical Fee ........................$ 250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150
Late Registration Fee ........................$ 50
Transcript Fee
Regular service............................$
5
Next day......................................$
8
On demand .................................$ 15
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Zero-credit seminar ...........................$ 770
Extended Payment Plan Fee .............$ 50
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■ PAYMENTS—DAY PROGRAM
Semester Fees—Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment Center is sent to the student.
Payment Options—Day Program—
(1) Semester payments, due August 14 and
January 5 as billed; (2) Extended Payment
Plan—an extended payment plan is available each semester. Details are included
with the bill for each term.
■ PAYMENTS—WEEKEND COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options—(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Extended
Payment Plan—an extended payment plan
is available each semester. Details are
included with the bill for each term. (3)
Employer Reimbursement: students whose
employers reimburse them for all or part of
their tuition and fees must pay a $100
deposit per course credit at the start of the
term. The balance, which is subject to
finance charges until paid, is due 60 days
after the last day of the term. Students on
this plan must file an employer reimbursement application form each academic year,
prior to the start of the first class. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse
for any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed
portion of tuition and fees must be paid in
full at the start of the term.
FINANCIAL POLICIES.
A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of .67 percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student’s account for a previous term is
paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an
approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan
including the National Defense and
National Direct Student Loans and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
■ REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid
may be adjusted for those students who
withdraw from the College or drop
course(s) and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal
from College form available in the
Enrollment Center. It must be filled out
completely, signed and turned in to the
Enrollment Center. Students who properly
withdraw or change to part-time, who are
dismissed, or who are released from a
housing contract will have their accounts
adjusted for tuition and/or room (except
for the minimum deduction of $100 to
cover administrative costs) in accordance
with the terms of their housing contract
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and/or the appropriate tuition refund
schedule.
Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center in
order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the
drop/add form are responsible for all
charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student’s last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based
on the date that the drop/add form is
processed.
• The Augsburg College Refund Policy
for Day, Weekend, Rochester, United, and
Graduate Programs:
The refund schedule is based on the
percentage of class time remaining on the
date of the student’s official withdrawal
from class. This applies to all students who
drop one or more courses during each
term.
Percentage of class time remaining
after official drop or withdrawal:
Amount of refund:
100% to 90% remaining
Full refund
(minus $100
administrative
fee)
89% to 50% remaining
Refund equals
the percentage
of term
remaining
49% or less remaining
No refund
This refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. Please allow two weeks for tuition
and possible financial aid adjustments to
be finalized. If a credit balance remains on
the student’s account, a credit refund check
will be issued at that time.
The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Financial Petition Committee.
Petition forms are available in the
Enrollment Center.
■ MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include
the normal refund percentage (based on
the regular refund schedule), plus one-half
of the remaining tuition and fees. This
extra medical refund will be considered
upon submission of documentation from
the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances. Requests
for medical refunds should be made
through the Financial Petition Committee.
■ UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the entire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Enrollment
Center.
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A student who registers, does not
attend any classes, and does not withdraw
may petition to withdraw retroactively. The
student must petition within six months of
the end of term and provide proof of nonattendance. Proof can include, but is not
limited to, statements from each instructor
that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at
another college or university. If approved,
grades of W will be recorded and charges
for the term dropped. The administrative
cancellation fee is $300.
FINANCIAL AID.
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and meeting the academic progress standards outlined in the
brochure “Academic Progress Standards for
Financial Aid.” This brochure is available
from the Enrollment Center and is distributed to students on an annual basis.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center,
will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2005-2006 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), current tax documents, and Augsburg Verification Worksheet help determine the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This
analysis takes into account such family
financial factors as current income, assets,
number of dependent family members,
other educational expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
■ HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web
at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. Students and their
parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a
PIN can be found at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
Be sure to include the Augsburg College
code, 002334, on your application. Submit
your application to the processing agency
after Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by
April 15 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year
Verification Worksheet, available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll>, and submit it
to the Enrollment Center.
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4. Submit copies of federal tax forms
for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2005
to be considered for financial aid for 20062007). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of dependent students, or
spouse of student if filing separately.
■ WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid award
letter will be sent to the student. This letter details the financial aid award and
includes:
• Information regarding institutional
financial aid programs and requirements for continued eligibility
• Information regarding federal and private loan programs (students must
complete a loan application to receive
loan funds)
• Information regarding payment
plans/options for the current school
year
■ KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships
and grants that might be available in their
own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans’ Children, and other sources.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
President’s Scholarship—President’s
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a 3.70 or
higher GPA and a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or
greater). Separate applications are required.
The application deadline is February 1.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship—
These scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.50 GPA. The
application deadline is March 1. Call
Undergraduate Admissions for information, 612-330-1001.
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Achievement Scholarships
Regents’ Scholarship—The Regents’
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new freshmen of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before
May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Selection is based on high school GPA and
national test scores.
Transfer Regents’ Scholarship—
Transfer Regents’ Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.00 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1 for fall or
Dec. 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award—These
scholarships provide tuition awards to fulltime day students working toward their
first bachelor’s degree who are children,
grandchildren, or spouses of Augsburg
graduates; siblings of current Augsburg
students; children or spouses of current
ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for fall or
Dec. 1 for spring.
Science Scholarship—These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen
who are in the top 30 percent of their
high school class or ACT/SAT test score,
majoring in chemistry or physics at
Augsburg. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1.
Augsburg AmeriCorps
Scholarship—These scholarships are
awarded to qualified AmeriCorps members
who are currently serving or have served
for at least one year. Must be certified as
eligible by the director of the AmeriCorps
site, be accepted for admission, be a fulltime day student, and complete the financial aid application. Application deadline is
May 1.
Minority Encouragement Program
Scholarship — The Minority
Encouragement Program Scholarship recognizes freshmen who have graduated
from a St. Paul public high school in good
standing and who participated in their
school’s Minority Encouragement Program.
MEP students are assured of receiving a
minimum award of $5,000 per year upon
admission to Augsburg College.
Application deadline is May 1.
Leadership, Service, and
Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships —
Ethnic Leadership Scholarships recognize
incoming freshmen and transfer students
with demonstrated scholarship and a
record of, and/or potential for, leadership.
Eligible students must be full time in the
day program and have the recommendation of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic
Student Services program director and
another individual knowledgeable about
the student’s extracurricular activities. The
application deadline is April 15. For more
information and an application, contact:
• American Indian Student Services,
612-330-1144
• Hispanic-Latino Student Services,
612-330-1309
• Pan-Afrikan Student Center, 612-3301022
• Pan-Asian Student Services, 612-3301530
Performing Arts Scholarship—
Awarded to selected incoming students
who demonstrate active participation in
the performing arts. Separate application
and audition are required. The deadline is
February 1 for fall or November 1 for
spring.
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Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program
Augsburg Corporation Scholarship
— Recognizes students who are members
of an ELCA congregation within the
Minneapolis Area Synod, St. Paul Synod,
S. E. Metro Synod or N. E. Synod of
Wisconsin. These four synods constitute
the Augsburg Corporation. The scholarship
is awarded at point of admission for $1,000
per year.
CALL Scholarships (Congregations
and Augsburg support Lutheran
Leaders) — Augsburg College CALL
Scholarships recognize incoming students
of high academic achievement with a
demonstrated record of leadership within
their Lutheran congregations. Augsburg
will provide a double match of congregational grants or scholarships up to $1,000
($3,000 maximum combined award) for
students who meet the leadership criteria
as specified on the application. The awards
are renewable, depending on the class level
at entry point (i.e., a new entering junior
will have two years of eligibility). Final
selection of CALL Scholarship recipients is
made by the College. Deadline for application is March 1.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant—These
awards are based on financial eligibility,
academic record, and participation in
extracurricular activities in school,
community, and church.
Minnesota State Scholarship and
Grant—Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Consult the Enrollment
Center for accepted enrollment patterns.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant—Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant—Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines. Maximum grant
for 2006-07 is $4,050.
Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and
State Indian Scholarship—Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
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Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan—A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility. No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal
(at the minimum of $40 a month) begin
nine months after you leave school.
Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation
clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to
accrue and be capitalized (added to the
balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan will be transitioning to a
fixed rate of 6.8% in July 2006.
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
2006:
• Freshmen: $7,500 annually (Combined
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Sophomores: $8,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
• Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Nursing Student Loan—A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Federal Perkins Student Loan program,
but restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)—PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of final disbursement, the
interest rate is transitioning to a fixed rate
of 8.5% and a minimum payment of $50
per month. Further information is available at the Augsburg College Enrollment
Center website.
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Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties
assigned. Part-time work provided by the
College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A
maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program—Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS .
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, and
friends, offers more than 400 sponsored
scholarships.
All returning eligible students are considered. Selection is based on academic
achievement, financial need, and selection
criteria established by the donor.
Sponsored scholarships are considered part
of a student’s overall financial aid award. A
list of scholarships follows.
■ GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Linda Schrempp Alberg Memorial
Scholarship
American Express Company
Henry and Leona Antholz Scholarship
Class of 1931 Scholarship
Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial
Scholarship
Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson
Memorial Scholarship
Elias B. Eliason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
M. J. Estrem Scholarship
Reuben I. and Marion Hovland Scholarship
Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson,
and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship
Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship
Kopp Investment Advisors Presidential
Scholarship
Arne and Jean Markland Scholarship
Emma Johnston Mathwig Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Liberal Arts Scholarships
Minnesota Scholars Fund Scholarship
Clifford and Martha Nylander Scholarship
Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship
Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson
Scholarship
Casey Albert T. O’Neil Foundation
Scholarship
John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund
Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship
Rahr Foundation Scholarship
Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship
Phillip and Helen Rouberg Scholarship
Senior Challenge Endowment Fund
Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Centennial
Scholarship
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial
Scholarship
Thorpe Family Scholarship—Bethany
Lutheran Church
Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship
Robert W. Warzyniak Memorial
Scholarship
Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment
Fund
Xcel Energy Scholarship
Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship
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■ SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship
Charles and Kate Anderson Endowment
Fund
Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial
Scholarship
Dain Rauscher Scholarship
David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship
The Grace Scholarship
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship
Rev. John Hjelmeland Endowed
Scholarship Fund
Hoversten Peace Scholarship
ING Foundation Scholarship
Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial
Scholarship
Mary E. Larsen International Studies
Scholarship
Floyd Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior
College Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Opportunity
Scholarship
Minnesota Mutual Foundation Scholarship
Minnesota Power Company Scholarship
Karen Neitge Scholarship
Marilyn and John Paul Nilsen Scholarship
Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial
Scholarship
Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship
Timothy O. Olson Memorial Scholarship
Rev. John and Ingeborg Peterson Memorial
Scholarship
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
Scholarship
Clayton and Ruth Roen Memorial
Scholarship
Loren Manuel Schottenstein Memorial
Scholarship
John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship
Wells Fargo Scholarship
■ CAMPUS MINISTRY/CHRISTIAN
SERVICE
John Andrew Adam Memorial Scholarship
C. A. L. and Esther J. E. Anderson
Scholarship
Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity
Scholarship
Kyle A. and Sandra L. Anderson
Scholarship
Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson
Scholarship
Corinne and Herbert Chilstrom
Scholarship
Laura Ann Erickson Memorial Scholarship
Pastor Bob Evans Scholarship
Dave Hagert Memorial Scholarship
Helen (Mohn) Henderson Memorial
Scholarship
Lee Family Scholarship
Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes)
Monson Scholarship
Pastor Carl O. and Edith W. Nelson
Memorial Scholarship
Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship
Russell and Helen Quanbeck Scholarship
Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship
Russel and Virginia Smith Scholarship
Roy C. and Jeanette Tollefson Scholarship
■ MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian Scholarship
Kent Anderson American Indian
Scholarship
Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian
Scholarship
Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial
Scholarship
Cargill Foundation American Indian
Scholarship
General Mills Foundation Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan American Indian
Scholarship
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Grand Metropolitan Food Sector
Foundation Scholarship
Hearst American Indian Scholarship
Honeywell Corporation Scholarship
Grace Anne Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Kerridge/Mueller American Indian
Scholarship
James M. Kingsley American Indian
Scholarship
Little Six, Inc. Scholarship
McKnight Foundation Scholarship
Medtronic Foundation Scholarship
Marilyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship
Prairie Island Indian Community
Scholarships
Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota
Community Scholarship
Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial
Scholarship
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Scholarship
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Teaching
Assistants Scholarship
James R. Thorpe Foundation Scholarship
Trinity Lutheran Congregation 125th
Anniversary Scholarship
UPS Foundation Scholarship
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Scholarship
West Group Scholarship
Westwood Lutheran Church Second Mile
Mission Scholarship
Women of the ELCA Native Women’s
Achievement Award
■ PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Margaret E. Andrews Public Service
Scholarship Fund
Class of 1998 Scholarship
Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes Scholarship
Person Public Service Scholarship Fund
Adeline Marie (Rasmussen) Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Marina Christensen Justice Memorial Fund
■ DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Art
Lucy Bodnarczuk Memorial Scholarship
Norman D. Holen Art Scholarship
August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship
Queen Sonja Art Scholarship
Alfred and Margaret Syring Scholarship
Biology
Biology Scholarships
Eleanor Christensen Edwards Scholarship
Dr. Paul R. and Maxine Fridlund Biology
Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Scholarship
Business Administration/Accounting/
Economics
Marianne Anderson Entrepreneurial
Scholarship
Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship
Fund
Cargill Foundation Scholarship
Malcom and Maybelle Estrem Scholarship
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Scholarship
Forss-Herr Scholarship
Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship
Amin E. Kader Business Scholarship
Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship
Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship
Clifford A. Peterson Scholarship
David L. Shaver Memorial Scholarship
Clair E. and Gladys I. Strommen
Scholarship
Leland and Louise Sundet Scholarship
Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship
Chemistry
Courtland Agre Memorial Scholarship
Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni
Scholarship
Department of Chemistry Scholarships
Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Scholarship
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Chemistry Scholarship
Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry
Scholarships
Education
James and Shelby Andress Education
Scholarship
Heidi Huber Scholarship
Dr. Einar O. Johnson Scholarship
S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship
Elva B. Lovell Life Scholarship
David Mathre Scholarship
Debra Boss Montgomery Memorial
Scholarship
Barbara Tjornhom and Richard K. Nelson
Scholarship
John L. and Joan H. Ohlin Memorial
Scholarship
Pederson Samuelson Scholarship
English
Dagny Christensen Memorial Scholarship
Murphy Square Literary Award
Anne Pederson English Scholarship
Prof. P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship
Health and Physical Education
Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson
Scholarship
Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship
Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship
Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship
Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship
Roy and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship
Hoyt Messerer Athletic Scholarship
Robert D. and Carolyn W. Odegard
Scholarship
James P. Pederson Memorial Scholarship
Stan Person Memorial Scholarship
History
Rev. and Mrs. O. J. Haukeness History
Award
H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship
John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven Scholarship
Theodore and Lucille Nydahl History
Scholarship
Mathematics
Floyd V. and Ruth M. Case Scholarship
Beverly Durkee Mathematics Scholarship
Mathematics Scholarship
George Soberg Scholarship
Robert Wick Scholarship
Metro-Urban Studies
Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in
Urban Affairs
Modern Languages
Emil M. Fossan Modern Language
Scholarship
Mary E. (Mimi) Johnson Scholarship
Mimi Baez Kingsley Modern Language
Scholarship
Theodore and Virginia Menzel Scholarship
Music
Albert and Solveig Birkland Scholarship
Centennial Singers Scholarship
Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial
Scholarship
Sam Coltvet and Reverend Mark Ronning
Memorial Choral Music Scholarship
Leonard and Anabelle Dahlberg
Scholarship
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship
Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music
Scholarship
Marjorie and James R. Gronseth, Jr.
Memorial Music Scholarship
Mabeth Saure Gyllstrom Scholarship
Beth Halverson Violin Scholarship
Kay Halverson Scholarship
Lynn Halverson Cello Scholarship
Carol Halverson Hearn Violin Scholarship
Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship
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O. I. Hertsgaard Scholarship
Orville and Gertrude Hognander
Scholarship
Robert Karlén Scholarship
Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial
Choral Scholarship
Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship
Professor Roberta Stewart Kagin
Scholarship
Ruth Krohn Kislingbury Choral Music
Scholarship
Susan and Dean Kopperud Scholarship for
Excellence in Music
Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship
Nicholas Lenz Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth O. Lower-Nordkap Male Chorus
Music Scholarship
Susan Halverson Mahler Viola Scholarship
Arthur Carl Mammen Music Scholarship
Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship
Music Education Scholarship
Grace Carlsen Nelson Scholarship
Edwin W. and Edith B. Norberg
Scholarship
St. John’s Lutheran Church — John Norris
Scholarship
Lois Oberhamer Nye Memorial Scholarship
Henry P. Opseth Music Scholarship
Performing Arts Scholarship (Music)
Sampson Music Scholarship
Leland B. Sateren Choral Music
Scholarship
Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship
Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship
String Scholarships
John and Vera Thut Scholarship
Nordic Area Studies
Thomas D. and Gretchen S. Bell
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship
Olaf Gaastjon Memorial Scholarship
Walter G. and Ruth I. Johnson
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship
Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarship
Nursing
Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association
Scholarship
Linnea A. Danielson Scholarship
Fairview Nursing Alumnae Association
Scholarship
Philosophy
Dr. Kenneth C. and Mrs. Dorothy A. Bailey
Scholarship
Physician Assistant
Alne Swensen Scholarship
Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Berth E. Hagen
Memorial Scholarship
Physics
Floyd V. and Ruth M. Case Scholarship
Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship
Alfred A. Iversen Scholarship
NASA Space Grant Scholarship
Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholarship
Political Science
Martin and Sylvia Sabo Scholarship
Myles Stenshoel Scholarship
Psychology
Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship
Rev. and Mrs. George Pauluk Scholarship
Religion Scholarships
Augsburg College Associates Scholarship
Norman and Louise Bockbrader
Scholarship
Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship
Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance
Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship
Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial
Scholarship
Ernest S. Egertson Family Scholarship
Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Scholarship
Luthard O. Gjerde Scholarship
Rev. Dr. Harald D. and Jonette T. Grindal
Scholarship
Elias P. Harbo Memorial Scholarship
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Arnold and Neola Hardel Memorial
Scholarship
Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship
Pastor George J. Kundson Memorial
Scholarship
Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial
Scholarship
Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship
Onesimus Scholarship
Johan H. O. Rodvik Memorial Scholarship
Ronholm Scholarship
Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren
Scholarship
Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack
Scholarship
Morris G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes
Missionary Scholarship Fund
Johan L. Weltzin Memorial Scholarship
Social Work
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
Blanca-Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for
Minority Social Work Students
Bodo F. Suemnig Memorial Scholarship
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship
Sociology
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize
Speech/Communication/ Theatre Arts
Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship
Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama)
Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre
Arts/Religion Scholarship
Student Life
Campus Ministry – 40
Vocation – 40
Student Government – 40
Campus Activities and
Orientation – 41
Social, Cultural, Recreational – 41
Fine Arts – 41
Anne Pederson Women’s
Resource Center – 42
Athletics and Sports – 42
Gage Center for Academic
Achievement – 42
Academic Advising – 44
Center for Learning and
Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) – 43
Academic Skills Assistance – 43
TRIO Program – 44
Office of Undergraduate Research
and Graduate Opportunity
(URGO) – 45
Services for Students with
Physical Disabilities – 45
ACCESS Center – 45
StepUP® Program – 46
Ethnic Student Services – 46
American Indian – 46
Hispanic/Latino – 47
Pan-Asian – 47
Pan-Afrikan – 47
GLBTQA – 48
Health and Fitness – 48
International Student
Advising – 49
Residence Life Program – 49
Housing – 49
Food Service – 50
College Policies – 51
Student Standards of Behavior,
Complaints, Records – 51
Official Notices – 51
Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act – 51
Discrimination Complaints – 52
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STUDENT LIFE
A
ugsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense.
Experiences in the classroom are an important part of college life, but learning and
development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
CAMPUS MINISTRY .
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staff have
offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
VOCATION .
Augsburg College created a program
entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the
generous support of the Lilly Endowment.
Established in Spring 2002, the Exploring
Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and
work. The program assists students in this
journey by intentionally introducing vocational themes into the curriculum, co-curricular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the
College. Exploring Our Gifts also provides
resources to encourage students to consider Christian ministry. Contact the director
of Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT .
Through Student Government, students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student
Government also sponsors and directs student organizations, protects student rights,
and provides the means for debate and
activism on all issues pertaining to student
life at Augsburg.
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Student Government is organized into
several committees. Elections are held in
the spring for the next year. Freshmen
elect their representatives in the fall of
their first year. Many kinds of involvement
are possible—program planning, writing,
editing, or service opportunities. If you
want to get involved, contact the president
or vice president of the student body in
their offices in the lower level of the
Christensen Center.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND .
ORIENTATION .
The Office of Campus Activities and
Orientation creates opportunities for students to enhance their leadership skills
through active co-curricular involvement.
These events, activities and organizations
serve the campus community by helping
students become connected and invested
in their Augsburg experience.
Orientation programs on campus help
new students to Augsburg College become
familiar with their new surroundings and
the various resources that Augsburg offers
students. Summer Orientation and
Registration (SOAR) is a summer orientation program for entering first-year students where they will receive their class
schedule, meet their orientation leader and
meet new Auggies. Auggie Days is a fourday, fall transition program prior to the
beginning of classes. It is a comprehensive,
educational orientation program dedicated
to helping new first year students become
acclimated to the campus and feel comfortable in their new home. TRANSFERmation
and Spring Begin are transfer and new
beginner orientation programs that take
place in the fall and spring respectively.
SOCIAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL .
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These
activities include dances, films, theme
events, speakers, and visiting personalities
in various fields.
The Christensen Center is the hub of
student life on Augsburg’s campus. It houses various offices and services provided for
Augsburg students, staff, and faculty. The
Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Office
of Campus Activities and Orientation,
Event and Classroom Services, the Copy
Center, Shipping and Receiving, Murphy’s
Grill, Information Desk, Barnes and Noble
Bookstore, Sodexho food service, mail services, and Starbucks coffee/lounge are
offices and services that are currently in
the Christensen Center.
The Student Activities Center (known
as the Auggie’s Nest) is located on the garden level of the Christensen Center.
Student organizations have workstations
and lockers to help promote their events,
hold meetings and plan campus-wide programming endeavors. Commuter students
have the opportunity to utilize daily-use
lockers for storage.
■ FINE ARTS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
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■ ANNE PEDERSON WOMEN’S
RESOURCE CENTER
and ice arena.
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource
Center at Augsburg College provides an
arena where Augsburg women can convene
to discuss topics of importance to today’s
women. It is also open to those men who
are supportive of women’s equality and the
study of feminism. In the Center you will
find a women’s library with current magazines for women and a collection of print
sources. It is also a meeting place for students, faculty and staff to interact, rest,
relax, study and converse. The Women’s
Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities, and provides a safe
place on campus for discussions, explorations and women’s advocacy. The
Resource Center is located in 207 Sverdrup
Hall.
■ SPORTS AND RECREATION
ATHLETICS AND SPORTS
■ INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division III. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
■ INTRAMURALS
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
At Augsburg, sports are for all students
as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Center on page 49.)
GAGE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC.
ACHIEVEMENT.
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg
students in setting and achieving optimal
academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS)
Academic Skills Coaching
TRIO/Student Support Services
Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity (URGO)
■ ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Advising orients new Day
and Weekend College undergraduate students to the academic policies and procedures of the college and assists students on
initial course selection. This office also
provides interpretation of core curriculum
requirements, administers entry-level skill
assessments, interprets graduation requirements, provides degree-planning materials,
and answers questions on student academic progress. Academic Advising functions
as a supplement to the faculty advising system at Augsburg College, and is located in
the Enrollment Center.
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All current students are assigned to a
faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their
sophomore year, when they have completed 12 or more credits, students are
required to declare their major and select a
faculty adviser by filling out a Major
Declaration Form and returning it to the
Enrollment Center. All day students are
required to meet with their assigned faculty adviser prior to registration. Both day
and weekend college students are encouraged to meet with their faculty adviser as
often as is necessary.
■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND
ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES
(CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented
learning, attentional, psychiatric and other
cognitive disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping
these students gain full access to the college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection
of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a
rigorous and challenging, yet supportive,
liberal arts education to students with
diverse backgrounds, preparations, and
experiences.
Students who qualify for assistance
from CLASS work directly with one of our
disability specialists to develop an appropriate educational plan. These plans may
include:
• Accommodations for testing and
classroom (e.g., extended time, notetaking)
• Referrals to other campus resources
(e.g., tutoring, general technology
assistance, academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
• Use of assistive technology through
the Groves Computer Laboratory
• Individual meetings (weekly or occasional) with a specialist for assistance
with academic, organizational, and
time management skills
CLASS specialists may also consult
with instructors, academic advisers, and
other members of the college faculty, staff,
or administration to ensure that students
have every opportunity for success. Taking
advantage of those opportunities, however,
remains the student’s responsibility.
These services are available to any
Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by submitting appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the
Guidelines for Documentation of a
Disability can be obtained by contacting
the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides
informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to
help students determine whether they
should seek a thorough evaluation by a
qualified professional.
These services are made possible in part
through endowment support provided by
the Gage family and the Groves
Foundation.
■ ACADEMIC SKILLS COACHING
The Academic Skills Coaches, located
in Science 116, offer students study-skills
assistance so they may achieve academic
success. The coaches assist students in
improving their skills in such areas as time
management, note taking, textbook reading and comprehension, test-taking, and
concentration and memory improvement.
The staff will assist students in stress
reduction and in developing effective and
efficient study skills based on individual
learning styles.
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The Karen M. Housh Tutoring
Service—located in Science 116, arranges
for students to meet with tutors for content tutoring in most courses offered. The
service also notifies students of available
group study and coordinates supplementary instruction sessions, in which tutors
attend the classes and facilitate review after
class on major concepts of the course.
Augsburg TRIO/Student Support
Services serves 160 students from the point
of admission through graduation, including transfer students, Day program and
Weekend College Students. TRIO/SSS typically admits 35 new students to the program each year.
The John Evans Learning
Laboratory—located in Science 116,
offers students the opportunity to improve
skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
•Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment
strategies and self-advocacy skill-building
•Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major
and career decision-making, and long-term
course planning
•Financial aid counseling and education
•Academic progress monitoring, weekly
progress meetings for students on academic probation
•Academic success workshops, group
academic skill development
•Student leadership development and
opportunities for conference travel
•Social and cultural activities and student-led events
•Summer Bridge program including
free summer-term college coursework,
academic seminars, adjustment-to-college
workshops, and advising for 20 incoming
first-year students
•Need-based scholarships for first- and
second-year students actively participating
in TRIO/SSS
■ TRIO PROGRAM
TRIO programs are federal grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, which seek to help students
overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. TRIO
programs are designed to help students
prepare for college, adjust to college life,
and attain good academic standing. They
also help students improve their likelihood
of transfer and graduation from a four-year
degree program in addition to preparation
for graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support Services—
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO
program designed to help students persist
in college and graduate in a timely manner.
The program serves students who are lowincome, first-generation college students
(neither parent has a four-year degree) and
students with disabilities to develop the
skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a baccalaureate
degree. Participants in TRIO/SSS must also
be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or
refugees, must demonstrate academic need
for program services, and be committed to
succeed in college.
Major components of the Augsburg
College TRIO/SSS program include:
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Students may apply for TRIO/SSS anytime after admission to Augsburg College,
however preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information, an application, or to make an appointment with a
TRIO/SSS Advisor, please contact TRIO/SSS
program staff at 612-330-1311, or Science
114.
■ OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH AND GRADUATE
OPPORTUNITY (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research
and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for
Augsburg students seeking research, scholarship, and graduate and professional
school opportunities. URGO also supports
faculty and staff in their work to engage
students in these areas. Services include
help securing national fellowships and
research opportunities on and off campus,
graduate and professional school advising,
GRE and LSAT preparation, application
assistance, and monetary support for
selected research projects and conference
travel. In addition, URGO awards special
research funding and support for lowincome and first-generation college students and their mentors.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH.
DISABILITIES.
■ ACCESS CENTER
The Access Center provides support
and specialized services to students with
documented physical disabilities. These
may include TBI, chronic illness, mobility
impairments, and visual, auditory, or
speech impairments.
The Access Center is committed to providing equal and integrated access for students with disabilities to the academic,
social, cultural, and residential programs
that Augsburg College offers with the goal
of promoting independence and assisting
students in reaching their individual
potential. Areas of assistance include but
are not limited to:
• Individual meetings with the Physical
Disabilities Specialist on a weekly
basis
• Determination of academic accommodations
• Assistance with time management
issues
• Academic advising and assistance
• Advocacy with faculty and staff
• Training on, and use of, assistive
technology
• Assistance with community support
services and other non-academic
issues
Housing accommodations are provided
on an individual basis for students with
physical disabilities based on the review of
appropriate documentation. The nature of
the disability and the amount of equipment
and personal care needed are also considered in housing placement.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. The
mandate to provide accommodations does
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not, however, extend to adjustments that
would “fundamentally alter” the basic
nature or essential curricular components
of an institution’s courses or programs.
■ CENTER FOR LEARNING AND
ADAPTIVE STUDENT SERVICES
(Supports students with learning, attentional, psychiatric and other cognitive disabilities. See listing on page 43.)
■ TRIO/STUDENT SUPPORT
SERVICES
(Students with disabilities may be eligible to apply for TRIO/SSS. See listing on
page 44.)
STEPUP® PROGRAM.
The StepUP Program at Augsburg
College is for men and women in recovery
from addiction to alcohol and other drugs
who wish to pursue a college education.
StepUP’s comprehensive approach supports
students in both their recovery and academic studies.
StepUP students live in separate chemical-free housing, have individual support
meetings with a licensed chemical dependency counselor, and participate in
extracurricular team and community
building activities. In addition, students
have access to an academic skills specialist
in the StepUP office as well as specialists in
other student service departments on campus.
In order to qualify for the program students must be committed to a 12-step
abstinence-based recovery program, have a
minimum of six months of continuous
sobriety, and agree to abide by the StepUP
contract and live in StepUP housing.
The StepUP Program fosters academic
success and encourages the discovery of
positive relationships. Students are challenged to take responsibility for themselves
and their decisions while maintaining a
healthy respect for the disease of chemical
dependency. Participation in the program
offers students leadership opportunities
both on and off campus. In StepUP, students join together to form a community
in which recovery is celebrated as a normal
part of personal growth. Many of the
friendships and bonds students form while
participating in the StepUP Program will
last a lifetime.
ETHNIC STUDENT SERVICES.
■ AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT
SERVICES
The American Indian Student Ser vices
Program was established in 1978 to recruit
and retain Indian students. Its mission is to
provide a cultural context for American
Indian students that encourages and promotes personal and academic growth and
teaches students to successfully navigate
Augsburg’s policies, procedures and expectations. The program
• Assists with application process
• Helps students secure financial aid
• Nurtures students’ identification as an
American Indian
• Provides opportunities for students to
learn about their heritage
• Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn about American
Indian culture
• Provides academic advising and
assists in the development of individual
education plans
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership: MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school dis-
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tricts, intended to increase the number of
American Indian teachers in these districts.
Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature
in 1990, this project is designed as a special grant and loan forgiveness
program. Students who are awarded
state teaching licensure may then apply
for loan forgiveness. For each year the student teaches, one-fifth of the loan will be
forgiven.
■ HISPANIC/LATINO STUDENT
SERVICES
The Hispanic/Latino Student Services
Program offers students individualized
attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy.
Students find assistance in admissions
and financial aid procedures, scholarships,
orientation and registration, academic
planning, career counseling, housing,
internships and employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises the Latino
Student Association and supports academic, social, and cultural events, as well as
other activities that improve the academic
and personal development of Hispanic/
Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
■ PAN-ASIAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Asian Student Services
Program was created in 1992 to recruit and
retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities where
Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
procedures, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development,
academic and non-academic pursuits, and
employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student
Association is affiliated with the program.
The association organizes various activities
during the academic year to increase the
network of friendship and support for
Asians, other students at Augsburg, and
the surrounding community.
■ PAN-AFRIKAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces
its roots to an event held in 1968 called
“One Day in May” when Augsburg hosted
a series of interactive programs with the
community. As a result, Black Student
Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the
years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally conscious
personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and transitional support for students
of Afrikan descent. This service enhances
the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of Pan-Afrikan students and enables their
learning experience to be interactive. PAC
brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming
and advises the Pan-Afrikan Student
Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to enable students of Afrikan
descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the
Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a
variety of social and cultural activities. The
offices of PAC and PASU are located in
Murphy Place 208 and 209.
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GLBTQA STUDENT SERVICES.
The GLBTQA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgendered, Questioning, and Allies)
Student Services Office works with students of all sexual orientations and gender
identities. The director assists GLBTQA
students in both the weekend and day programs in making academic, personalsocial, and environmental adjustments to
Augsburg and community life. The director
also helps students create campus programs and co-advises Augsburg’s Queer
and Straight in Unity (QSU). Augsburg
College has begun using the “Safe Space”
Program, so that all students may feel safe
in their academic and personal lives while
on campus.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion offers a wide
spectrum of activities and events that
increase awareness of health issues and
assist students in adapting new behaviors
for a healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion
also works with various campus agencies
to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
■ HEALTH INSURANCE
■ CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Augsburg College does not require that
students have health insurance, with the
exception of international students and
students who participate in intercollegiate
athletics. If a student is not covered by a
health insurance plan, they may contact
the Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion for information on obtaining
student health insurance through college
affiliated agencies.
Counseling
■ HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
Personal counseling provides a supportive environment where students have
many opportunities to gain self-awareness
through personal exploration with the
assistance of licensed psychologists.
Services include individual counseling,
assessment and referral, workshops, consultation, and outreach.
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with
UFP – Smiley’s Clinic. These services are
limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at
the time of the visit. Emergency services of
any kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg and Smiley’s
Clinic. Students with health insurance can
also access Smiley’s Clinic for a variety of
clinic or other health services. A student’s
health insurance provider will be billed for
medical services and the student will be
responsible for any co-pays or deductibles
associated with their insurance.
HEALTH AND FITNESS.
Students may discuss personal issues
such as stress, depression, anxiety, roommate problems, intimacy and sexuality,
drug use, motivation, transitions, family
issues, self-image, difficult decisions, eating
concerns, grief and loss, or other issues
with the psychologist. Professional counseling can make a substantial contribution
to the educational experiences of the student by providing the opportunity for
increased self-understanding and personal
growth.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance
or health clinic services, call 612-330-1707
or visit <www.augsburg.edu/cchp>.
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AUGSBURG COLLEGE SUPPORTS
HEALTHY LEARNERS IN A HEALTHY
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!
■ FITNESS CENTER
Located on the lower level of Melby
Hall, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center was
built in 1993 and equipped with stationary
bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and
other aerobic workout machines. It
includes a weight room with universal and
free weight systems. All staff, students, and
faculty may use the center; some hours are
reserved for classes.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISING .
(ISA) .
ISA’s mission is to serve the educational
and personal development needs of the
international student body in a way that
embraces our common humanity and cultural diversity.
The director of International Student
Advising is responsible for:
•Fulfilling duties of Principal
Designated School Official (PDSO) for F-1
student visa program and Responsible
Officer (RO) for J-1 student/scholar
exchange program
•General advocacy for international
students
•Advising the International Student
Organization
•Facilitating intercultural skill building
sessions for students, faculty, and staff
•Celebrating diversity of cultures by
increasing awareness of international/intercultural issues
New international students participate
in an orientation program that provides
practical information on housing, health
insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying for a social security
card. Students use intercultural communi-
cation theory to explore their adjustment
to a new culture and education system.
The International Student Organization
(ISO) provides a forum for the interests
and concerns of international students and
fosters productive interaction between
them, the college administration, and U.S.
students. This mission is accomplished
through yearly programming of events
such as International Week, sponsorship of
forums on international issues, and outings
to sites of interest in the community.
Information on how to get involved is
available through ISA.
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad
on page 63 and Student Teaching Abroad
on page 66.)
RESIDENCE LIFE PROGRAM.
Students who choose to make
Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends
among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice
arena, fitness center, and Christensen
Center. With just over 900 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet
each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance
of the residential experience during the
college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to
complete their degrees. Residence life staff
are on hand to help students become
acquainted with life at Augsburg through
social and educational events. They are
also ready to assist students who need help
or friendship.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, fun, and leadership.
Research indicates that students living in
residence halls also earn higher grades and
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gain greater satisfaction during their college career. Numerous events are planned
to welcome students to the community,
including dances, movie nights, coffee
house concerts, and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types
of living units: two-bedroom apartments,
two-room suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students. All rooms are furnished with beds,
dressers, desks, and chairs.
Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge and study, 24-hour
security, laundry facilities, and vending
machines. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone,
cable television, computers, and Internet
access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness and Mortensen Hall to Christensen
Center keeps students out of the weather
on the way to class.
New Hall—Opened in 1999, this
apartment residence includes studios and
two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and
chairs are provided. Underground parking
is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional. This building is
designed to provide an environment for
juniors and seniors who are seeking a primarily independent lifestyle.
In order to secure housing, students are
urged to make their enrollment deposit by
May 1, as well as submit a housing deposit
and contract to reserve a space. For those
making enrollment deposits after May 1,
housing is determined on a space available
basis. During spring semester, current
Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing
for the next academic year.
Special Interest Housing—Special
Interest Housing is available to students
who are interested in creating a
living/learning environment by designing
their own house system. All house members meet to determine their program
focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs include Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban
Studies House, Hawthorne House, PreProfessional Health Association, CrossCultural House, and StepUP.
Urness Hall—All new students and
some upper-class students live in Urness
Hall. This nine-story high-rise houses 324
students. Each floor is considered a houseunit providing 36 students (two to a room)
with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens
are not provided. Some single rooms may
be available.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It
is furnished with beds and dressers.
■ FOOD SERVICE
Commons—Situated on the top floor
of Christensen Center, this is the main
food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This pleasant, spacious room features small table units for easy conversation overlooking the College Quadrangle
and Murphy Square. Students on board
plans who live in residence halls eat their
meals in the Commons.
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Murphy’s Grill—Located on the
ground floor of the Christensen Center,
Murphy’s features grill items, pizza, soups,
sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board
plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
COLLEGE POLICIES.
■ STUDENT STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR, COMPLAINTS,
RECORDS
The College has adopted a statement
of standards for student behavior and has
provided for due process in matters of
academic honesty, disciplinary action, and
grievances. These are in the Student Guide.
The College operates in compliance
with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act. Students have the right to
inspect certain official records, files, and
data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar’s office and the
placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found
in the Student Guide available on the website at <www.augsburg.edu/studentguide>.
■ OFFICIAL NOTICES
Students will receive official notices via
the student campus mail system (student
campus box), the A-Mail publication, and
the student’s Augsburg e-mail account.
Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. The A-Mail is a daily online publication on AugNet.
■ FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg’s
policy is published in this catalog on page
87 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no
information other than “directory information” can be released without the written
permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty
or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written
permission is given by the student to
release non-“directory information.” It
is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg’s
procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the Office of the Registrar.
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■ DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
For inquiries or grievances in any of
the following areas, contact the director of
human resources, ground floor, Memorial
Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
Affirmative Action (for matters based
on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin)
Section 504 (for matters based on
physical or mental handicap)
Title IX (for matters based on gender
or marital status)
Employment
All correspondence should be
addressed to the Office of Human
Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Academic Information
General Information – 54
Degrees Offered – 54
Academic Calendar – 54
Faculty – 55
Library and Information
Technology Services – 55
Academic Organization
and Programs – 56
Divisions and Departments – 56
Majors and Minors – 56
Teaching Licensure – 60
Pre-Professional Programs – 60
Honors Program – 62
Inter-Institutional Programs – 62
Augsburg Abroad – 63
Center for Service, Work, and
Learning – 66
Graduate Programs – 68
Other Programs – 70
Academic Policies and
Procedures – 70
Registration – 70, 73
Crossover Registration – 72
Withdrawal from College – 73
Student Standing/
Petition Process – 74
Re-Admission – 74
Transfer Credit – 75
Graduation Requirements – 76
Graduation Requirements – 76
Liberal Arts Foundation – 79
Skills Requirements – 80
Quick Check Summary of
Graduation Requirements – 82
Evaluation and Grading – 85
Explanation of Grades – 85
Assessment of Previous Learning
Program – 87
Academic Progress, Probation
and Dismissal – 89
Dean’s List – 89
Latin Honors – 90
Commencement – 90
Enrollment/Degree Verification – 90
FERPA – 91
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
A
ugsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically. To act effectively, human
beings must have a broad grasp of the
world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, fine arts,
natural sciences, and social sciences, the
general education curriculum introduces
students to the breadth and complexity of
knowledge and culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses
are designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition, introduce them to
other faith traditions, and encourage them
to reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation
courses offer students opportunities to
develop skills for participation in exercise
and sporting activities.
Students choose from over 50 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for a
career or further study. Thus, through a
balance of curricular activities supported
by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education
strives to educate its students in a real
world for the real world.
■ DEGREES OFFERED
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts,
the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of
science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and
education), the master of business administration, the master of science (in physician assistant studies), and the master of
social work degrees.
■ ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Augsburg day program follows the
semester calendar, with fall and spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks. Fulltime students normally take four course
credits each semester.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities,
so students can take a course on another
campus during the regular term.**
Weekend College classes meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. Some classes may meet
on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is
held from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from
January through early April. Spring classes
are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester, and classes meet on weekends
for 3-1/2 to 4 hours. (Refer to the program
schedule for weekday evening meeting
times.) Students may take from one to four
classes each term.**
The Rochester Program operates on a
trimester calendar. Classes are held on
weekday evenings and meet an alternate
weeks. Similar to Weekend College,
Rochester’s Fall trimester begins in
September, Winter trimester begins in
January, and Spring trimester begins in
April. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester with each class meeting for 3-1/2
to 4 hours. Students may take one to four
classes each term.**
**(See Registration on page 70 and
Calendars on pages 4-7)
Courses and majors offered through
Weekend College and the Rochester
Program are the same as their day program
counterparts. However, the curriculum is
limited to selected liberal arts courses and
majors.
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Augsburg offers three summer school
sessions, including a summer online option.
The Summer Session Catalog is published in
the winter of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a
trimester calendar, except for Physician
Assistant Studies. (See Graduate Programs
on page 68.)
■ FACULTY
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a
doctorate or the highest degree in their
field, and all consider teaching to be the
focus of their activity. Faculty are also
involved in a variety of professional and
research activities that support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that
introduces them to current thought in
many fields, but especially in teaching
techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Every freshman is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
■ LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The James G. Lindell Family Library
opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000square-foot facility houses all library and
information technology functions of the
College. In addition to the 180,000 volume
main collection, the Lindell Library
includes special collections and archives,
curriculum library, a computer lab and stu-
dent computing help desk, library instruction classroom, and facilities for media
viewing and listening. Skyways link the
library to the new Gateway Building as
well as to Sverdrup Hall, which houses the
Enrollment Center, additional computer
labs and multimedia classrooms, a lounge,
and a vending area.
Library Resources
A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty alike with assistance to
meet diverse information needs including
instruction in the use of the library, reference service, and guidance in pursuing
research. Arrangements are made for access
by students with physical limitation and
special needs. Students can search a wide
variety of local, regional, national, and
international databases. Electronic access
to the world of scholarship is also available
through the Internet, and a computerized
on-line catalog and daily courier service
provide access to the library holdings of
the seven private liberal arts colleges in the
Twin Cities. In a wireless environment,
appropriately equipped laptop computers
can be used throughout the building to
access these resources.
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation
as a leader in its commitment to provide
students with the best access to information technology and training. Visit Student
Computing’s website
<www.augsburg.edu/stucomp> for more on
IT at Augsburg.
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Computing
Students have access to over 250 oncampus computers. There are both PC and
Macintosh desktop computers available in
the Lindell Library computer lab and in
the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The college has six computer classrooms and 23
technology-enhanced classrooms. The circulation desk in the Lindell Library has 45
wireless laptops available for use in the
Library.
Several computer clusters are available
for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber optic
campus network provides access to
AugNet online services, printing and connections to the Internet and Internet2.
Network-ready student machines can connect to the campus network from dormitory rooms or from WiFi buildings on campus including the Christensen Student
Center, Lindell Library, and the Science
Building. All of the AugNet online services
and several of the Registrar’s student services are available securely on the Web to
students on and off-campus.
Media Resources
Lindell Library provides a large collection of sound and video recordings, as well
as equipment for viewing, listening to, and
creating instructional media. Audio and
video tape duplication within the limits set
by copyright law is available. Facilities for
classes in broadcasting are located near the
communication department in Foss
Center.
ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION AND.
PROGRAMS
.
■ DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
The College curriculum is offered by 26
departments that are grouped into three
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Fine Arts and Humanities—
American Indian studies, art, communication studies, English, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, religion, theatre
arts, College librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences—
Biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology.
Professional Studies—Business
administration, education, health and
physical education, nursing, physician
assistant studies, social work.
■ MAJORS AND MINORS
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors
before they enter college. Others explore a
variety of disciplines before deciding.
The college requires students to declare
a major by the end of the sophomore year,
and earlier in some disciplines. Details of
majors and minors are in the course
description section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the bachelor of
arts degree.
Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major
with the assistance and approval of three
advisers from relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg
College Academic Affairs Committee
(AAC). A student-designed major allows
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flexibility in selecting major courses. Any
student wishing to design a major must
complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three
faculty advisers, and obtain AAC approval
of the program. Students should seek AAC
approval as early as possible so that any
changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design without affecting
the student’s proposed completion date.
The deadline for initial submission of the
program design to AAC is the first term in
which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the
term before the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors
must:
1. Develop the student-designed major
in concert with three faculty advisers from
relevant fields, who together constitute the
Review Team. All advisers must sign the
proposal cover sheet and submit supporting letters of approval to AAC. Supporting
letters should assess BOTH the student’s
ability to complete the proposed major and
the validity and value of the proposed
major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisers’ signatures and supporting letters
represent their approval of the program,
including the capstone course, and their
commitment to oversee the student’s
progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major
program proposal that includes:
a. A statement of learning goals and
objectives.
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum
of nine, no more than one of which is a
lower-level language course and at least
five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the pro-
posed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated
with a college major. Proposals must
include research describing comparable
programs of study at a minimum of three
other academic institutions. In addition,
students should consult with the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning for additional information regarding career objectives. The proposal should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements (including graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
c. A description of the student-designed
major capstone to be taken sometime during the senior year. The student should
devise the capstone in consultation with
advisers. It should require an integrative
project/paper that draws together the
course work up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at
least one of the advisers must specifically
address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed
major program by all advisers presumes
their approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and
supporting documentation to the Dean’s
Office.
If AAC approves the proposed major
program, the student will be expected to
complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree
requirements as stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors
will meet with their advisers regularly
throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in
the approved student-designed major may
be made through the normal petition
process to the Student Standing Committee
with adviser approval.
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Listings that are shaded are offered
through both the day program and
Weekend College. Weekend College
students may choose a major offered in
the day program if they wish. They may
take as many courses as possible through
Weekend College, then finish the major as
a day program student. A change of program is allowed once each academic year.
MAJORS AND AREAS OF EMPHASIS.
Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.A.)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
International Business
Management
Marketing (WEC only)
Music Business
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Clinical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
Communication Studies
Communication Arts/Literature
(Teacher Licensure Major)
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Professional Communication
Human Relations
Marketing Communications
Public Relations and Advertising
Supervisory Management
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
Economics
Applied Economics
Computational Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (B.A. or B.S.—
licensure)
Special Education: Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (WEC only)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities
(WEC only)
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English
Film
Finance
Health Education (B.A. or B.S.)
History
International Relations
International Business
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Modern Languages 1
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Business Concentration (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S.—Weekend College only)
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (B.A. or B.S.)
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
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Political Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Social Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Community Studies
Crime and Deviance
Cultural Anthropology
Organizational Analysis and
Development
Social Psychology
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Technical Design/Technology
Concentration
Women’s Studies1
MINORS.
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
English
Film
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Medieval Studies
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies 1
Modern Languages
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Sociology
Social Welfare
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
Women’s Studies
1 Cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with
the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced
courses not available at consortium colleges in
Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and
other infrequently taught languages. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2 Dual-degree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technological University.
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ACTC Majors—It is possible for day
students to complete other majors through
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC). Students who wish to complete a
major offered at one of the other ACTC
colleges must apply through the Augsburg
registrar’s office. Some majors may have a
competitive application process with
acceptance determined by the major
department.
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consor tium, and Weekend students may not register for ACTC courses
or complete ACTC majors under the
ter ms of the ACTC consortium agree ments.
■ OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
licensure in one of these areas also obtain
the appropriate subject area major and
complete the secondary licensure coursework. (See Department of Education and
subject area departments for more information.)
K-12 special education majors and
licenses in Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities and in Learning Disabilities are
also available. These majors and licenses
are offered only through Weekend College.
Students seeking elementary licensure
and special education licensure have education department advisers. Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure have advisers
in their subject area major and in the education department. It is very important that
students work closely with their advisers
throughout their programs.
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available
in kindergarten-elementary/middle school
education with subject area specialties in
one of the following: mathematics, science,
communication arts/literature, social studies. This is a K-8 license for teaching at the
elementary level and at the middle school
level in the specialty area. Students seeking
this license obtain an elementary education
major with a subject area specialty.
Licensure is also available in the following
middle school/high school fields: biology,
chemistry, communication arts/literature,
health, mathematics, physics, and social
studies. This license prepares people to
teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas obtain an
appropriate subject area major and complete secondary licensure coursework.
Finally, specialist licenses are available in
art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental
music (K-12), and physical education
(K-12). The licenses prepare people to
teach in grades K-12. Students seeking
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of
law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary
science, pharmacy, or engineering can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements
for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of study
at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact Academic Advising early in
their freshman year to arrange for faculty
advising prior to their first term at
Augsburg.
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Pre-Dentistry—These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENL, two courses;
BIO 113, 114, 215; PHY 121, 122; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 351, 352; MAT
124; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering—See engineering
degree and major requirements on pages
169-170.
Pre-Law—Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
American Law Schools. Students may wish
to take law-related courses to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an
acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine—Many medical schools
are encouraging a liberal arts education to
prepare for study in medicine. While a
major in chemistry and biology is not
required to apply to medical schools, many
students with an interest in the sciences
choose to major in these fields.
Coursework that is required by most medical schools includes: two composition
courses, including ENL 111; CHM 115,
116 (or 105, 106); CHM 351, 352; BIO
113, 114, 215, 369; MAT 145, 146; PHY
121, 122. Courses recommended in preparation for MCATs: BIO 355, 473, 476;
CHM 361.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, PrePhysician Assistant, and Pre-Physical
Therapy—Coursework in preparation for
these programs should be discussed with a
faculty member in the Department of
Biology.
Pre-Pharmacy—Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum
requirements of the College of Pharmacy
at the University of Minnesota: BIO 113,
114, 215, 476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105,
106), 351, 352; ECO 113; ENL 111, and
a second course; MAT 145, 146; PHY
121, 122; electives from human anatomy
(ACTC); and humanities, literature, and
the arts to fulfill the semester hour
requirements. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary—A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
different majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes
REL 100, 200; at least two semesters of
history (Western civilization); one or more
courses in the history of philosophy, and
Greek in the junior and/or senior year.
The Exploring Our Gifts office
(Memorial 231) provides resources and
support, including scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine—To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following science courses
are required: MAT 114 or 145, CHM
105/106 or 115/116, CHM 351/352, BIO
113, BIO 114, BIO 215, BIO 355, BIO 369,
BIO 476, PHY 121/122. Other non-science
courses are also required.
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■ HONORS PROGRAM
The Augsburg Honors Program offers
an adventurous education where exceptional students with a passion for ideas can
be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike
any other honors program in the nation
because it gives students the resources and
freedom to create their own ideal higher
education. Students have the opportunity
to create their own courses, edit and write
for the Augsburg Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural
debate league, belong to an Honors House,
and learn through small reading groups,
research projects, and travel around the
world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and
includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great
books on trial, or building an interactive
museum exhibit. Honors courses bring in
professors from several different departments so you can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, please contact Robert
C. Groven, Honors Program director.
■ INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities
area on several programs.
Library and Media Center—
Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, the Augsburg
community has direct access to over
2,500,000 volumes.
Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities (ACTC)—Full-time day students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect to
take one course each semester at one of the
other campuses. No additional fee is
required for such an exchange, except for
private instruction in music or approved
independent studies. Students may elect to
participate in the cooperative program to
gain new perspectives, to get better
acquainted with the other schools, or to
undertake a specific course or major not
offered on the home campus. A regularly
scheduled bus shuttles students between
the campuses.
Weekend College students may not participate in the ACTC consortium program.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)—Augsburg, in
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities, offers off-campus study
semesters in Scandinavia, South and
Central America, and the Twin Cities. (See
HECUA programs on page 65.)
Air Force ROTC—Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force
ROTC program at the University of St.
Thomas under the ACTC consortium
agreement. Students are eligible to compete
for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the
registrar’s office.
Army ROTC—Augsburg day students
may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the
program. For more information, contact
the Office of the Registrar.
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Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies
may apply toward the total credits required
for graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
Students are advised on selecting programs that best fit their academic, career,
financial, and personal objectives.
Assistance is provided with application,
course registration, financing, and travel
arrangements. Orientation and re-entry
programs assist students in integrating the
experience abroad into their coursework
and personal lives. Grades earned on nonAugsburg programs will not be recorded
on the Augsburg transcript and will not be
figured into the GPA. Grades of “C” or better are required for credit to be granted
from non-Augsburg programs.
■ AUGSBURG ABROAD
Eligibility and Application
An increasing number of Augsburg students are taking advantage of the opportunity to gain academic credit for an experience abroad. Through study abroad students may meet with grassroots women’s
organizations in Mexico, work in a small
business or artisan program in Namibia,
examine prospects for peace in Northern
Ireland, study geology and ecology in
Norway, have a paid corporate internship
in Germany, or thrill to the sounds of The
Magic Flute at the Viennese state opera
house. Study abroad provides opportunities to develop critical thinking skills,
strengthen language competencies, further
career paths, experience different cultures,
and gain knowledge about the increasingly
interdependent world.
All students in good academic and disciplinary standing (a minimum GPA of
2.50) at Augsburg may apply to study off
campus. Although foreign language skills
are an asset, they are not required for all
study abroad programs. Since it takes some
time to prepare for studying abroad, students should start planning during their
freshman and sophomore years.
The application deadline for spring
term study abroad programs is October 1.
For summer session, fall term, and year
long study abroad programs the application deadline is March 1. Please contact the
study abroad advisor in the Office of
International Programs for deadlines on
short-term study abroad programs and
advising assistance.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Costs and Financial Aid
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg and will add an
international dimension to any academic
program. Courses abroad can fulfill major,
Augsburg core curriculum, and graduation
requirements when approved by academic
advisers and department chairs before
departure. An approved study abroad program will also fulfill the Augsburg
Experience.
The cost of many programs is equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for a
semester on campus. Financial aid is granted on the same basis as on-campus study.
Cost estimates are drawn up to assist the
financial aid office in awarding aid to students studying abroad.
Naval ROTC—Augsburg students may
participate in the Naval ROTC program at
the University of Minnesota under an
agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
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Study Abroad Programs
Students may select from the following
Augsburg study abroad programs. In addition, students may consult with the study
abroad advisers regarding non-Augsburg
program options.
The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with
other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting,
and several weeks living with host families.
In the Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on two-week seminars — from Mexico to Central America,
and from Namibia to South Africa. The
cost of these programs is equivalent to full
tuition, room, and board for one semester
on campus, plus airfare. (Some travel
scholarships are available for Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico) —
Fall
Learn about the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experience and empowerment of women.
Students will engage in gender analysis of
key social, economic, political and cultural
issues in Mexico and El Salvador; explore
the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender; learn first hand from both women
and men who are involved in struggles for
sustainable development and social
change. The program offers credit in religion, political science, women’s studies,
and Spanish. Internships and independent
studies are also available. The program
begins with a one-week seminar/orientation in the U.S-Mexico border region and
ends with a two-week seminar in El
Salvador. Students stay in guest houses
while traveling, spend approximately six
weeks in Augsburg housing, and four to
six weeks living with Mexican host families. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish
course or its equivalent.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and
Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia) — Fall
or Spring
This program examines the crucial
issues of nation-building, globalization,
and decolonizing the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its independence
in 1990 after decades of apartheid under
South African colonization. South Africa
had its first democratic election in 1994.
As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of
apartheid and colonialism, they are faced
with the challenges posed by today’s world:
rapid globalization and under and unequal
development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. Credit is available in
history, religion, political science, and
interdisciplinary studies. Internships are
also available.
Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua) — Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study
and travel designed to introduce students
to the key issues facing Central Americans.
Students will explore the history, culture,
and struggles of the people of Guatemala,
El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as
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study approaches towards social and economic development. Course credit may be
earned in Spanish, religion, history,
women’s studies, and political science.
Students spend the first five weeks in
Guatemala, the next four weeks in El
Salvador, and the final six weeks in
Nicaragua. Prerequisites: one college-level
Spanish course or its equivalent is
required.
Social and Environmental Justice:
Latin American Perspectives (Mexico)
— Spring
This is an intensive program of study
and travel that explores socioeconomic and
political issues with a focus on the impact
of environmental policies on the lives of
women and men from varying economic
classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and
Central America. Students will examine
the ethics of land distribution, environmental racism, ecofeminism, social change,
and the complexity of gender, class, race,
and ethnicity in Latin America. Credit is
available in Spanish, history, political science, religion, and women’s studies.
Internships and independent studies are
also available. The program includes a twoweek seminar in Chiapas and Guatemala.
Students stay in guest houses while traveling, spend approximately six weeks in
Augsburg housing, and six weeks living
with Mexican host families.
Social Work in a Latin American
Context (Mexico) — Spring
This program was created to satisfy the
curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to
develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice. It includes
Spanish language study and social work
courses. Social work field placement is also
available for qualified students. Students
live with Mexican host families for six
weeks.
International Partners
International Partners offers a broad
range of learning opportunities in Norway
and Germany. Students can choose from
several options: group programs, “tailormade” individual study programs, and
practical professional experiences that may
include a paid internship. Program length
varies from ten days to two semesters. All
course work is in English. Some travel
scholarships are available. For further
information contact the International
Partners office.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers full semester programs in Norway, Ecuador, Ireland,
Bangladesh, and the Twin Cities. All programs emphasize the impact of civic
engagement, social change and cross-cultural factors on the human community.
HECUA programs emphasize intense language experience, internships, and field
study.
For more information on international
HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for non-international programs, see Metro-Urban Studies
under Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term:
Norway—Fall
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on contemporary Scandinavian society, culture, language and the development of
cities, urban problem solving, and urban
life. Local, regional, and international field
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study and site visits in other countries,
including the former Soviet Union, will
provide comparative perspectives on welfare states and global politics. Application
deadline: April 1.
inars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy.
The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine.
Bangladesh: Sustainable
Development, Environment, and
Culture — Spring
Student Teaching Abroad
Explore the policies, practices and competing ideologies of human, environmental
and socioeconomic development in
Bangladesh. Experience urban and rural
environments, interact with leaders of government and development agencies, learn
about Bangladeshi history and culture, and
take introductory courses in Bangla language. Lectures and readings are in
English. (Prereq.: junior status or permission)
Community Internships in Latin
America: Ecuador—Fall and Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based
in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to
combine intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the
community development process and
increase language skills. Students study
philosophical and ideological perspectives
of a variety of community agencies or
groups working with or for low-income
and other disenfranchised populations in
Latin America.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change — Spring
The “Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change” program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for
peace, and the progress being made.
Through a seven-week internship, students
get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field sem-
Selected education department students
may participate in the International
Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated through Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead or the University of MinnesotaMorris. Additionally, International Partners
has student teaching options available in
Norway. Students who teach abroad will
also do part of their student teaching
under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
For additional information, contact the
Department of Education student teacher
director.
May/Summer Abroad
May and summer courses to many parts
of the world enable students to earn credit
through short-term travel. Offerings
include Summer Session I in Mexico via
the Center for Global Education. Contact
the study abroad adviser in the Office of
International Programs for the most current list of programs.
■ THE CENTER FOR SERVICE, WORK,
AND LEARNING
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning is a comprehensive resource center incorporating an experiential educational focus emphasizing the importance
and value for all students to engage in service- and work-based learning experiences
and the exploration of personal and professional vocation throughout their college
years. The center encourages students to
take advantage of Augsburg’s metropolitan
location through the highly successful service-learning, internship, and career plan-
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ning programs that link the College’s academic programs to community organizations and businesses.
Service- and work-based experiential
education opportunities are closely related
to students’ coursework, majors, and/or
career interests. Learning opportunities
may be in non-profit organizations,
churches, schools, government agencies,
community-based organizations, small and
mid-size companies, and large corporations.
The underlying assumption is that a
liberal arts education is an effective preparation for careers and citizenship. The integration of “knowing and doing” adds
breadth and depth to the liberal arts curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic, personal, and
career decisions.
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning includes the following programs:
Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community ServiceLearning Program provides students with
opportunities to understand and respond
to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement. A key component of community service-learning includes reflection on and
analysis of community issues in order to
promote personal and educational growth
and civic responsibility. Through connecting classroom content with service,
Augsburg students learn from and about
the organizations where they serve and
deepen their understanding of course
knowledge. This dynamic and interactive
educational approach employs reciprocal
learning between the students and the
community. Community service-learning
examples include tutoring at schools and
literacy centers, volunteering at homeless
shelters, Habitat for Humanity, and com-
munity centers, or working with cultural
and environmental groups.
The service-learning program also
works closely with the student-directed
Augsburg LINK and campus ministry.
Academic Internships
An academic internship is a carefully
planned, service- or work-based learning
experience where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning
objectives. Academic credit is received for
the learning derived from the experience.
A learning agreement plan, negotiated with
a faculty supervisor and work supervisor,
outlines the internship objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods.
An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Internships can be registered for 1
course credit or .5 course credit.
Internships are available in all majors
and can be taken during a semester (or
Weekend College trimester), or summer
sessions. Inter-disciplinary internships are
also available. For extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and
Grading on page 85.
A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education is a non-credit
transcript notation for paid work experiences related to a student’s major or career
objective. The goal is for students to apply
theory to practice in a work setting. Job
opportunities typically are part-time during
the academic year and/or full-time in the
summer and can begin and end anytime.
Students must register for the non-credit
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transcript notation, set learning goals and
evaluate their experience. The director of
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning
supervises co-op transcript notation work
experiences. Academic internships and
cooperative education may be used to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation
requirement.
Career Services
Career Services is committed to providing opportunities and programs to help
students discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career
paths, and grapple with questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This
process is viewed as an important part of a
student’s development while attending college. To aid in this process, career staff provide career related assessments, one-onone career planning and coaching, and
assistance with choosing majors, locating
internships, preparing for job searches and
graduate school applications, and making
connections to community, business, and
alumni resources.
■ GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Augsburg College offers six graduate
degree programs: Master of Arts in
Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of
Business Administration, Master of Science
in Physician Assistant Studies, and Master
of Social Work. Catalogs for each degree
program should be consulted for complete
information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers
initial licensure coursework at the graduate
level in elementary education, secondary
education, and special education: E/BD and
LD. Students are able to take up to six
licensure courses at the graduate level and
complete their licensure programs with a
combination of graduate and undergradu-
ate coursework. Students can then apply
their graduate level licensure courses to
complete a master’s degree program.
Students will complete their master’s
degrees through a combination of MAL
coursework and graduate level education
coursework (total of nine courses).
Licensed teachers also can pursue special
education: E/BD and/or LD, as well as the
K-12 Reading Licensure Endorsement
licensure at the graduate level. The program is available through the Weekend
College schedule, and the admissions
process begins with the Weekend College
Admissions office. For further information
about the programs, contact the Education
Department or the Weekend College
Admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is
based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches to situations, issues,
and problems relevant to organizational
leaders. Augsburg’s program recognizes
that today’s leaders need a broad spectrum
of abilities to provide them with a more
comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the
program operates on alternate Saturdays.
The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural community health
nursing practice across care settings, with
emphasis on addressing health inequities
among diverse populations. The program
is offered within the context of a Christian
liberal arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in
Advanced Community Health Nursing, or
Advanced Nursing Administration through
the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC), and/or Transcultural Nursing
through the Transcultural Nursing Society
(TCNS). Classes meet on a flexible immer-
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sion schedule (every other week or once
per month) that may include weekdays,
weekday evenings, and Saturdays. Webenhanced pedagogies are used for all classes. Practicums include optional short-term
study abroad experiences. Students may
choose to study in Mexico, Guatemala,
Namibia, Pine Ridge, SD, and/or Europe.
The Master of Arts in Nursing Program is
accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance with its accreditation standards and
procedures.
The Master of Business
Administration is designed to give students mastery of the skills and knowledge
necessary to advance in their careers and
accept roles of greater responsibility in an
organization. Meeting primarily on one
evening per week, this challenging program is designed to be completed in 20
months. Organized in cohort format, the
program encourages learning in a collaborative small-group environment and features a high level of interaction and attention from the faculty. The program focuses
on giving students the ability to think critically and effectively manage in complex
environments. An intensive Field Study
course allows students to apply classroom
learning to an actual business or organizational environment. Local businesses and
organizations provide a learning laboratory
for students as they complete projects in
various disciplines and functions.
The core program can be enhanced
through participation in a number of certificate options including Finance, Financial
Planning, International Business, Marketing
Management, Music Business, and Human
Resource Management.
The Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies is designed for students
interested in careers as health care
providers. The mission of the program is
based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of,
and is oriented toward providing care to,
underserved populations. Students are well
educated in current medical theory and
practice in primary care medicine. All
physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is
three years long with classes held Monday
through Friday during the day.
The Master of Social Work, accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education,
prepares students for entering advanced
social work practice. The program builds
on the liberal arts base of the College and
supports the College’s mission to nurture
future leaders in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: family
practice or program development, policy,
and administration. Students choose one of
the two concentrations for their program
focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social
justice, leadership for social change and a
holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving
framework. Graduate social work classes
meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
The family practice concentration prepares students to work with families and
individuals within families, across the full
range of contemporary social work practice
settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration prepares
students to actively seek equality and justice for clients within agencies, institutions, and society, while directing energy
toward changing policies that obscure and
oppress people.
A dual degree (Master of Social Work
and Master of Arts in Theology) is also
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available and is offered in collaboration
with Luther Seminary. The dual degree is
designed to meet the educational interests
of people planning to serve the spiritual
and social needs of families, individuals,
and communities.
■ OTHER PROGRAMS
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide
working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces,
and communities. The program strives to
meet the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations
have included the Departments of
Business, Biology, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, Institutional
Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education,
and the Midwest Regional Office of the
College Board. Augsburg College is a
Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the
Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies.
The program supports special events and
conferences as well as student internships
and faculty activity in Canadian studies.
The goals of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of
the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations,
and provision of opportunities to learn
directly from Canadians through visits and
exchanges.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg College demonstrates its
commitment to lifelong learning through
its College of the Third Age. For more than
25 years this program has brought classes
in the liberal arts and the humanities to
mature learners in the Twin Cities metropolitan community. Approximately fifty
retired professors are available to teach one
class or a series of classes at churches, synagogues, community centers, or senior residences. The current catalog lists over 200
classes available for group study only.
To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612330-1139 during Tuesday and Wednesday
office hours (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). To
ask questions or to schedule a program,
call the program director at the above
number.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND.
PROCEDURES.
■ REGISTRATION
A student must be registered for a
course to receive credit for it.
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester.
Students registered for three or more
course credits in a semester are classified
as full-time students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as halftime students.
To register for more than 4.5 course
credits, students must contact the
Enrollment Center to petition the
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Committee on Student Standing unless the
following apply: cumulative GPA at
Augsburg of 3.00 to 3.49 may take a total
of 5.0 course credits; cumulative GPA at
Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a
total of 5.5 course credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be
done in person at the Enrollment Center.
(Please note: There is an additional tuition
charge for course loads over 4.5 course
credits. This includes combining the credit
load from both the day and WEC programs. Spring day term will include Winter
WEC and Spring WEC.) Auditing classes
over the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a
tuition charge.
Weekend College and Rochester
Program students typically register for one
or two course credits each trimester.
Students registered for at least two course
credits in one term are considered full time
for that term. Students registered for one
course credit are considered half-time for
the term.
Although new day students may register up to five days after the semester
begins, registration is encouraged at the
regularly scheduled time. Official academic
calendars for all programs are available
through the registrar’s Web page.
Day students may add individual classes to their current schedule or withdraw
without notation through day 10 of the
term. The signature of the instructor is
required to add a class after the fifth day.
From day 11 through day 20, students may
still petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class.
There is a fee for this petition. Day 20 is
the last day to petition for adding a class.
Students registered for day program
Time 1/Time 2 (T1/T2) courses that meet
only part of the term may add or withdraw
without notation through the fifth school
day after the start of the course. Changing
grade option or withdrawing with a W is
allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2
classes. Specific dates for each term are
listed under “Combined Academic
Calendars” at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/
registrar>.
Weekend College students may add
individual classes to their current schedule
or withdraw without notation through
Friday after the first class weekend. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after the class meets. Students
may petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class
through the Thursday prior to the second
class weekend. There is a fee for this petition. The last day to petition to add a class
is the Thursday prior to the second class
weekend.
Students registered for Weekend
College T1/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation through the Friday
after the first weekend class meeting.
Changing grade option or withdrawing
with a W is allowed through the Tuesday
after the second weekend class meeting.
Rochester students may add individual
classes to their current schedule and/or
withdraw without notation through
Monday after the first week of classes. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after a class meets and it must
be processed through the Enrollment
Center. Students may petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class through the Friday
prior to the second week of classes. There
is a fee for this petition. The last date to
petition to add a class is the Friday before
the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester T1/T2
courses may add or withdraw without
notation through the Monday after the first
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week of the class. Changing grade option
or withdrawing with a W is allowed
through the Monday after the second week
of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School.
Some late course registrations may be
subject to additional late fees.
ACTC school course listings are also
available online and should be checked to
verify the correct meeting times and room
assignment. As some courses are offered
only in alternate years, students should
also consult with departmental advisers
when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program
courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and
help with registration on other campuses
are available from these offices:
Enrollment Center—612-330-1046
Academic Advising—612-330-1025
Weekend College—612-330-1782
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student
is admitted to a “home program,” either
day, Weekend College, or the Rochester
Program. It is expected that students will
complete most of their degree requirements through their home program.
However, full-time students may register
for up to 1.0 credits per term outside their
home program. Enrollment will be based
on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of
their home program for courses in which
they enroll outside their home program.
The rate will be based on the maximum
credit load they are carrying on any calendar date over the span of the two terms.
For example, a day program student taking
2.0 credits in the day program, and 1.0
credits in the WEC program, will be considered full-time and will be charged the
full-time day program tuition rate. A WEC
student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program, and 1.0 credits in the day program,
will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits
will pay the day part time rate for any
credits over 4.5 in their combined
day/WEC load (Spring day term will
include both Winter WEC and Spring
WEC). The maximum number of credits
that may be included in the day full-time
tuition rate for students who cross-register
is 4.5 .
Students have registration priority in
their home program. Crossover registration
begins only after the open Web registration
period closes for both programs. A schedule is published on the registrar’s office
Web page. There is a special crossover registration form that must be processed at
the Enrollment Center. This registration
option is not available by Web.
The WEC and Rochester programs are
not part of the ACTC (Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities) tuition
exchange program. WEC/Rochester students may NOT crossover to attend
A C T C c o u r se s .
Students must have completed their
undergraduate degree and be admitted to a
graduate program before taking graduate
level courses from that program. (An
exception is made for approved courses in
the Department of Nursing and the joint
B.A. Accounting/MAL.) Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay
the graduate rate for those courses. Any
student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate
level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay the rate of the
program in which the course is offered
(Day, WEC, or Rochester).
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Change of Program
Withdrawal from College
Students may apply to change their
“home program” by filling out a Change of
Program form available at the Enrollment
Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to one
each academic year.
Students are urged not to abandon
courses for which they are registered
because this will result in a failing grade
on their official academic record.
Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from
the College must be completed in the
Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the
College form may be obtained at the
Enrollment Center or downloaded from
the registrar’s Web page. The last day to file
for a Withdrawal from College is the last
day of classes prior to finals week.
Withdrawal from college and any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from
College form is returned to the registrar’s
office.
Registration
All day students are required to meet
with their academic adviser prior to registration. Incoming freshmen and transfer
students may register during summer for
courses in the fall. All currently enrolled
day students may register during the fall
for the spring term and during the spring
for the fall term.
Weekend College and Rochester
Program students may register during the
designated time prior to the start of each
term.
The primary method of registration will
be via the Web through AugNet during the
open registration period. Please reference
the academic calendar for specific dates.
Day students will be able to register only
after meeting with their faculty adviser.
The Enrollment Center is also available to
process registration forms. Note: Web registration may not recognize prerequisites
fulfilled by transfer work. In these cases,
please process your registration at the
Enrollment Center.
Once the open registration period ends,
returning students registering for the first
time for the coming term will be assessed a
late registration fee. The Enrollment
Center will process all registration forms
after the Web closes.
Students are responsible for keeping
the registrar’s office informed of their current mailing address.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to
withdraw from courses without penalty if
they are called to active duty as military
reservists, National Guard, or for other
military service. This shall include a 100%
refund of tuition and fees upon verification
of call to active duty. The student must
provide a copy of orders.
If the student is called to duty after the
deadline to drop a course, the registrar will
place a W for the course(s) along with a
notation on the transcript that the student
was called to active duty. This is to assist
the student with any financial aid complications that may arise from a failure to
note attendance on the transcript, and also
indicate that the withdrawal was outside of
the student’s control.
Alternatively, the college supports faculty in enabling students who are called to
active duty and have substantially complet-
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ed a course, to assign a grade based upon
the coursework completed, or work out an
“incomplete” agreement. Students who are
able to complete some of their courses
would have their refund adjusted to reflect
this.
Students who are being placed on
active duty should contact the registrar
and/or the Dean’s Office as soon as possible
so the College can notify all parties and aid
in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee deals
with requests for minor exceptions to academic policies. Typically, the Committee
reviews requests for:
• Minor exceptions to academic
requirements and/or approval of transfer
course substitutions
• Extending time for an incomplete
• Permission to take a course overload
• Student schedule changes after registration deadlines (adding, withdrawing, or
grade option changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to published registration deadlines will require a
$50 petition fee attached to the petition.
This fee is non-refundable regardless of the
outcome of the petition. Petitions involving adding or dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must be
submitted within six months of the published registration deadlines for the term
involved.
In addition, the Committee reviews students’ transcripts in determining academic
probation or dismissal from the College on
academic grounds. The Committee also
hears appeals from students who have been
dismissed for academic reasons.
The Committee reviews student
requests for readmission to the College
after dismissal or returning after leaving
while on probation.
The Committee typically meets every
other week throughout the school year
(September-April), and once a month during summer.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the
Enrollment Center or download from the
registrar’s Web page: <www.augsburg.edu/
enroll/registrar/index.html>.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely. Include documentation for illness
or family emergency. Have your adviser,
instructor, or department chairs sign and
add comments concerning your request.
Petitions without comments from faculty
will be returned for completion.
Step 3: Return the completed petition
form to the Office of the Registrar/
Enrollment Center, include signed
drop/add form and $50 check if applicable.
Step 4: After the committee meets, a
copy of the petition with the committee’s
decision is returned to the student. Day
students will receive this notice in their
campus box. WEC and Rochester student
petitions will be mailed to their home
address.
Re-Admitted Students
Former Augsburg students, re-admitted
to complete a degree after being away from
the College for at least one calendar year,
have a choice between using the catalog in
effect when they first enrolled, if possible,
or using the catalog in effect at the point of
re-admission. The election to complete a
degree under a new catalog must be submitted in writing to the registrar’s office.
Some departments will not accept course-
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work taken more than seven to ten years
ago. Students must meet all of the requirements in effect under the catalog they
choose. Choosing to complete graduation
requirements under the current catalog
will require re-evaluation of prior coursework, including transfer credit, to determine its applicability to the current catalog
requirements.
Students who graduated from Augsburg
who are returning to complete a second
major will not be awarded a second degree
unless it is different from the original
degree awarded. (B.A., B.M., B.S.) Minors
are not noted on the transcript if they are
completed after a baccalaureate degree has
been awarded.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is
completed by the Office of the Registrar
and is based on a student’s official transcripts. College credit is granted for liberal
arts courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions with a grade of
2.0/C or better. Augsburg does not grant
credit for developmental courses, vocational-technical courses, or courses with grades
below 2.0/C. The registrar’s office evaluates
coursework for credit and for applicability
toward Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements. Academic departments are
responsible for evaluating the applicability
of coursework toward a student’s major or
minor. The College reserves the right to
require that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at
Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence section
on page 77) Additionally, major and minor
departments may require certain courses or
a minimum number of courses be taken at
Augsburg.
Augsburg operates on a course credit
system rather than semester or quarter
hours. Augsburg course credits are equiva-
lent to four semester hours or six quarter
hours. Transfer credits that have been
reported to Augsburg as semester or quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course
credits by dividing by four or six respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credit
from two-year colleges. Students may
transfer a maximum of 64 semester credits
(96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges.
Once a student reaches this credit limit, no
additional credits will transfer from twoyear institutions toward the minimum
number of course credits required for a
baccalaureate degree. However, courses
taken beyond the credit limit can be used
to meet liberal arts and major requirements.
Courses and credits that are accepted in
transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from other
institutions are not transferred to Augsburg
and are not included in the student’s
cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their faculty adviser and the Office of the Registrar
before taking courses at other institutions
to ensure compliance with transfer credit
policy and residency requirements.
MnSCU Transfer Students
Students transferring from the
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
system who have completed the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, have earned the
Associate of Arts degree from MnSCU, and
have a 2.50 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0
scale) from the degree-granting institution
will be given transfer status as outlined
below:
• Students will be granted 16 Augsburg
course credits in transfer from two-year
institutions. This will assure admission
with junior standing. No additional credits
will be accepted from two-year institutions.
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• The Augsburg Core Curriculum will
be adjusted so students need only to complete the following:
• REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and
Vocation
• One Augsburg Experience
• Senior Keystone Course
• Modern Language requirement (0-2
courses, depending on initial assessment)
• Math Placement Group 3 (or MAT
105)
• One course that fulfills the
Graduation-level Quantitative Reasoning
Skills requirement
• One course that fulfills a Graduationlevel Writing Skills requirement
• HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness or one
HPE lifetime activity course (This requirement is waived for students who have
transferred two equivalent courses.)
*The A.A. degree and Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum must be completed
prior to enrolling at Augsburg in order to
qualify for this transfer status.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the A.A. degree may be
required in some Augsburg majors.
Students are advised to consult an academic adviser in the major department to discuss major requirements. Courses with C –
grades or below will not be accepted as
prerequisites or for application to majors.
Admission to a major — a separate
process from admission to the College — is
sometimes required. Please check with the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and
consult the departmental section of this
catalog.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 13
or more course credits accepted in transfer
are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum
will be adjusted for advanced transfer students as outlined below:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation instead of REL 100
& REL 200
• Waiver of Augsburg Seminar requirement
• Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
• Waiver of the Entry-level Critical
Thinking Assessment
• Waiver of one Lifetime Fitness
requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
• Waiver of one Graduation-level
Writing Skills requirement
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain
unchanged for Advanced Transfer
Students. A full description of these
requirements is found on pages 78-84.
*Waivers for Advanced Transfer are
determined at the time of initial entry into
Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.
The responsibility for ensuring that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests with
the student. All students are required to
file a graduation application with the registrar’s office one year prior to graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic
Advising staff, department chairs, and the
registrar staff are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a baccalaureate or higher degree
should contact the Office of the Registrar
about specific requirements for a second
baccalaureate degree or for the equivalent
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of a major. See page 22 in the printed catalog in Undergraduate Admissions — Special
Students (Second Degree).
Each student is required to apply for
graduation at the end of his or her junior
year to confir m remaining graduation
requirements.
Application forms are available at the
Enrollment Center or on the registrar’s
Web page.
All degree and course requirements
must be completed and verified in the
Office of the Registrar prior to the anticipated date of graduation. (There may be no
incompletes or open courses on the academic record.)
Requirements For Undergraduate
Graduation:
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a
major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and
in total course work, and residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits
— No more than 13 course credits may be
in one department, except in certain
approved majors: accounting (B.A.) – 14;
music education (B.M.) – 17; music performance (B.M.) – 14.5; music therapy (B.S.)
– 17; and social work (B.S.) – 15.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two courses by independent/
directed study; four courses of internship;
and six course credits with a grade of Pass
(P). To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than two elective
P/N graded courses. Each department sets
its own limitations on the number of P/N
graded courses that may be applied toward
the major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than
two course credits with P grades toward a
major and no more than one course credit
with a P grade toward a minor. The
Departments of Education and Social Work
are examples of departments that allow
students to apply more than two course
credits with P grades within the major program (two in major field courses plus student teaching or field work practicums).
2. Completion of a Major —
Requirements for each major are listed
under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg
Core Curriculum — Requirements for the
Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed in
the next section.
4. Grade Point Average — Students
must earn a minimum overall grade point
average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade
point average in course work for the major
or minor. Some majors, licensure, and certification programs require a higher grade
point average or a minimum grade in each
course. See the departmental section for
details about the grade and grade point
average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence — The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no fewer than
seven of the last nine credits/requirements)
must be completed at Augsburg or within
an approved ACTC exchange program. No
fewer than a total of nine credits are to be
taken at Augsburg College. Contact the
registrar’s office if an official interpretation
is needed. Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required
to be taken in residence within the major
and minor. Consult the catalog description
of the major/minor or the chairperson of
the department.
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■ THE AUGSBURG CORE
CURRICULUM
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is
designed to prepare students to become
effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum
that:
• Provides a liberal arts foundation and
promotes the acquisition of intellectual
and professional skills;
• Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for
meaning; and
• Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s
place of leadership and service in a diverse
world — vocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
• The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
• The Liberal Arts Foundation
• Skills Requirements
THE AUGSBURG SIGNATURE
CURRICULUM
Search for Meaning
Augsburg’s Signature Curriculum is
centered on its identity as a college of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
As a college of the Church, Augsburg
accepts as a basis for its educational program the doctrines of the Christian faith as
revealed in scripture and the creeds
affirmed by the Lutheran Church. It consciously affirms that all students should
reflect upon the Christian scriptures, theological concepts, ethical values, their own
faith and values, and religious concepts
outside of the Christian faith as part of
becoming educated.
In these courses students articulate and
critically reflect upon Augsburg’s concept
of vocation and its meaning; Christian theological concepts as well as concepts from
other religious traditions; and the meaning
of the Bible in Judeo-Christian thought, its
cultural contexts, and concepts of human
identity and vocation.
Two Search for Meaning courses—REL
100 and REL 200—are required.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community,
first-year weekday program students are
required to take courses containing the following components:
• Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the college as
first-year students in the weekday schedule
program must satisfactorily complete fall
orientation and Augsburg Seminar, a firstyear learning community in their major or
related area of academic interest. Each
week Augburg Seminars devote an hour to
topics relevant to an Augsburg education:
becoming an intentional learner; making
connections to the larger Augsburg learning community; and exploring strategies
for success in the AugSem course(s) and
future college work.
• Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement
builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in
experiential education as well as its commitment to its urban location. Students
take one course that introduces them to
the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement,
cultural engagement, or service learning.
Most Engaging Minneapolis courses also
fulfill an Augsburg Core Curriculum or
major requirement. They should be taken
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during the first year, but may be taken in
the second year.
• Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON
111 (see core skills requirements), the
Many Voices Project engages first-year students in discussion of a common text
addressing themes of cultural diversity and
global awareness. Emphasizing ways in
which written communication can promote understanding and productive
engagement among different cultures and
points of view, The Many Voices Project is
intended to teach skills and methods that
promote successful communication
between diverse writers and readers.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one
approved Augsburg Experience as a
requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College’s commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader community, both locally and globally. Five categories of approved experiential learning
opportunities are recognized as Augsburg
Experiences: internships, faculty-student
research, community service, study abroad,
and off-campus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates
experiential learning with academic learning. It demonstrates enhanced learning and
reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved Augsburg
Experiences meet two criteria: (1)
Integrate experiential learning with academic learning and (2) Link on-campus
learning to the goals, mission, needs, or
ideas of off-campus people, organizations
and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities,
and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may
be embedded in designated courses that
are part of the regular class schedule or
may be completed for zero credit outside
of the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, credit/no-credit status, and
grading options for approved Augsburg
Experiences will vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a
final opportunity for exploring the central
themes of an Augsburg education — vocation and the search for meaning in a
diverse and challenging world. Students
will reflect upon the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of
transition as they prepare for their lives
after Augsburg. Most Keystone courses also
meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each
department connects the broad liberal arts
foundation with the professional skills and
in-depth study of the major. It thus asks
graduating students to think critically,
reflectively, and ethically about their place
in the world as leaders and servants.
THE LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses
introduce students to knowledge and
modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal arts provide
the opportunity for students to acquire a
broad and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially
designed interdisciplinary Connections
courses.) The list of courses meeting the
Liberal Arts Foundation requirement is
available online and from the registrar’s
office.
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Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two courses from two different departments:
Economics, Political Science,
Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two courses from two different departments/programs:
American Indian Studies, Communication Studies, English, History, Philosophy,
Religion, Modern Languages (literature
and culture courses), Women’s Studies
Note: The signature Search for Meaning
courses do not count as Humanities
Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two courses or approved activities
from two different departments:
Art, Music, Theatre Arts.
Participation in a music ensemble may
be applied to this requirement. Four
semesters of participation in the same
ensemble — orchestra, concert band, or
choir — fulfills one course requirement in
the Fine Arts domain.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments
in:
• Critical Thinking
• Mathematics
• Writing
Placement in writing, math, and critical
thinking courses is determined by the
assessments. These tests are a prerequisite
for (not completion of) core and graduation skills course requirements.
• Critical Thinking Assessment and
Requirement
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are exempt
from the critical thinking assessment.
Students who do not achieve the minimum entry score on the placement exam
are required to take GST 100 Critical
Thinking.
• Mathematics Assessment and
Requirement
All students are required to have their
math placement group (MPG) determined.
In some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at
another college may have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during college registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result,
students will be enrolled in the appropriate
courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the math placement exam.
Students may retake the Math Placement
Exam once during their first term of
enrollment. Students are required to take
the Math Placement Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve
MPG 3 by the end of their first year at
Augsburg.
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Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass
or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to
the next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance
their MPG as soon as possible. Students
must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4
as a prerequisite.
• Writing Assessment and
Requirement
This entry level assessment determines
readiness for ENL 111 or 112. Students
who do not place highly enough on the
entry level assessment will be required to
take ENL 101 Developmental Writing
before ENL 111.
Students who have transferred in a
course equivalent to ENL 111 are excused
from the entry level exam. Students entering Weekend College or the Rochester
Program do not take the Writing
Assessment.
Core Skills Requirements
• Effective Writing
ENL 111 Effective Writing or the equivalent with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, is
required. Attendance the first day of class
is required.
Students should complete Effective
Writing by the middle of their sophomore
year since it is a prerequisite for Writing
Graduation Skill courses.
• Modern Language
For students who have not previously
studied a modern language, completion of
a two-course sequence in the same language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in
both courses is required. The BYU-CAPE
language assessment is offered to students
who have had at least one year of study of
French, German, or Spanish language in
high school. For a language previously
studied, successful completion (minimum
grade of 2.0 or P) of one language course
at your placement level (112 or higher)
satisfies the requirement. Students whose
placement test is at 311 or higher will be
exempted from further language study.
Modern language courses accepted in
transfer may be applicable to this skills
area for partial or full completion of the
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by
passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Modern Language Core
Skill.
Students whose first language is not
English and whose score is below the minimum on the ELL placement test must fulfill the English Language Learners (ELL)
requirement. The requirement is satisfied
by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the
minimum on the ELL placement exam.
Students who complete the ELL requirement fulfill the Modern Language Core
Skill requirement. Contact Academic
Advising or the English Department for
additional information. More information
about English Language Learners is found
on page 88.
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CHECKLIST AND SUMMARY OF
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
FOR GRADUATION.
This quick reference checklist is an abbreviated version of the requirements for graduation.
As a summary, it is not comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for the complete degree
requirements that begin on page 76. Students
are advised to read carefully the full graduation
requirements and to consult frequently with
their advisers to ensure that all requirements for
graduation are met.
All new freshmen and all freshman and
sophomore transfer students must complete
the following requirements prior to graduation
( t r a n s fe r c r e d i t m a y a p p l y t o t h e s e r e q u i r e ments):
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 77.
(Exceptions may be made for specially designed
interdisciplinary Connections courses.)
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Humanities
• Fine Arts
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
• Critical Thinking Assessment
• Mathematics Assessment
• Modern Languages Assessment
• Writing Assessment
• Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
• Complete Effective Writing
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
and one HPE lifetime activity course.
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P. (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
• Two courses with Writing components.
❏ Complete a major.
• One course with a Speaking component.
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
• One course with a Quantitative Reasoning
component.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
• Complete two (2) Search for Meaning
courses.
• Complete the Augsburg First Year requirements. (Sophomore transfer students are
exempt from these requirements.)
1. Complete the fall orientation and
Augsburg Seminar.
2. Complete an Engaging Minneapolis
course.
• One course with a Critical Thinking component.
A l l a d v a n c e d t r a n s f e r s t u d e n t s ( t h os e
entering with 13 or more credits) must com plete the following requirements prior to graduation (transfer credit may apply to these
requirements):
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
• Complete at least one Augsburg
Experience
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
Other maximums are described on page 77.
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❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
❏ Complete a major.
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
• Complete one Augsburg Experience
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially designed
interdisciplinary Connections courses.)
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
Students entering under the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum with an A.A. degree must
complete the following requirements prior to
graduation:
❏ Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 77.
❏ Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total course s c omp le t e d .
❏ Complete a major.
❏ Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
• Humanities
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
• Fine Arts
• Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course.
Complete Entry Level Skill Assessments and
Core Skills Requirements:
• Satisfy entry level skill requirements in
writing.
• Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment.)
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P. (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
• One course with a Writing component.
• One course with a Critical Thinking component.
• Complete a Senior Keystone course.
• Complete one Augsburg Experience
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
• Complete one college algebra course
course (MAT 105) or a Math Placement
Group 3.
• Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
• Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment)
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P. (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
• One course with a Speaking component.
• One course in the major that meets a
Writing Graduation Skill.
• One course with a Quantitative Reasoning
component.
• One course that meets the Quantitative
Reasoning Graduation Skill.
All students are required to file a
graduation application with the
Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation.
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• Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are
required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
is required of all students. The second
course may be chosen from a variety of different lifetime activities (HPE 002, 003
Lifetime Activity courses). Students may
test out of the second activity course by
demonstrating proficiency from a selected
lifetime activity. Proficiency exams are
offered through the Health and Physical
Education department each semester.
There is a fee to take the lifetime activity
proficiency test. Intercollegiate athletes and
Health and Physical Education majors may
not test out of this requirement.
Foundations of Fitness and Lifetime
Activity courses are non-credit courses and
are not included in the 32-course graduation requirement.
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes
enhancement of certain skills during the
years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing
skills are deliberate components of certain
courses. Students are required to have one
course each with Critical Thinking,
Quantitative Reasoning, and Speaking skill
components, and two courses with a
Writing Skill component. These requirements are modified for advanced transfer
students (see pages 76, 82-83). A minimum grade of 2.0 or P is required to satisfy
a graduation skill requirement.
Graduation skill requirements typically
are embedded in required courses in the
major. Some departments, however, designate courses outside the major or elective
courses in the major that fulfill this
requirement. Academic advisers will provide a list of these courses.
All Writing Skill courses have the prerequisite of ENL 111 or its equivalent. All
Quantitative Reasoning Skill courses have
the prerequisite of Math Placement Group
3, and all Critical Thinking Skill courses
have the prerequisite of passing the entry
level Critical Thinking Assessment or GST
100.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of
Science degree give students the ability to
modify their Core Curriculum requirements in one of the following ways.
1. Bachelor of Science/Liberal Ar ts
Foundation (LAF) Waiver. Students who
elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver
must complete at least six of the eight LAF
requirements, provided at least one course
is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g.,
two Natural Science and Mathematics
courses, two Social and Behavioral Science
courses, one Fine Arts course, and one
Humanities course) The following majors
are approved for the Bachelor of
Science/LAF Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Elementary Education
• Health Education (teaching licensure
only)
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
• Physics
2. Bachelor of Science/Moder n
Language Waiver. Students who elect the
Bachelor of Science/Modern Language
Waiver are not required to complete modern language courses as part of their
degree. The following majors are approved
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for the Bachelor of Science/Modern
Language Waiver:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Mathematics
• Music Therapy
• Nursing
• Physics
EVALUATION AND GRADING
■
EXPLANATION OF GRADES
The official delivery of end-of-term
grades to students is online via the AugNet
Records and Registration website.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests,
written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading
options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to
0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in
which P means a grade of 2.0 or better
and N means no credit and a grade of less
than 2.0.
toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for
Latin Honors. Transfer students should be
especially aware of this requirement.
• To be eligible for graduation with
Latin Honors, students may elect only 2
P/N credits.
• See P/N limitations under Graduation
Requirements, page 77.
Certain courses have restrictions and
are offered on one grading system only
(e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N).
In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading
system must be made according to dates
published each term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these
definitions:
4.0
Achieves highest standards of
excellence
3.5
Pass/No Credit
3.0
Students who choose the P/N option
are cautioned:
2.5
• In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
2.0
• Some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses, or rank each
as a C.
1.5
• Maximum number of course credits
taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six course credits with a grade of
Pass (P).
0.5
• P-graded courses do not count
1.0
0.0
Achieves above basic course
standards
Meets basic standards for the
course
Performance below basic course
standards
Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are
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not computed in the grade point average.
completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission
after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework.
Students who receive an incomplete grade
should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an
Application for Incomplete Grade Form
with the Office of the Registrar that states
the reasons for the request, outlines the
work required to complete the course, and
includes the course instructor’s signature.
The instructor may stipulate the terms and
conditions that apply to course completion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow
evaluation of the work by the instructor
and the filing of a grade before the final
day of the following academic term in the
student’s program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the
course becomes 0.0.
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a notation on the record.
Internships, independent studies, and
directed studies may sometimes last longer
than one term. When this is the case, they
must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of
the first term of registration. A grade of X
(extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is
expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A
final grade will be issued at the end of the
term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year).
An instructor has the right to not grant an
extension where satisfactory progress is not
demonstrated. If the course is not
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of 0.0, 0.5,
1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be
repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit and a grade, but may be
audited. All courses taken each term and
grades earned, including W and N, will be
recorded on the academic record. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are
counted toward graduation and in the
grade point average.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses
without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students will be charged an audit fee if their
total credit load is over 4.5 credits. The
charge for part-time and Weekend College
students is listed under Weekend College
Costs in the Financing Your Education section on page 24. The signature of the
instructor is required to register an audit.
Students who audit a course should confer
with the instructor within two weeks of
the beginning of the term to determine
expectations, attendance, and any other
requirements. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be
listed with a grade of W. Audited courses
do not count toward graduation and do
not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
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The grade point average (GPA) is based
on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It
does not include credit and grade points for
work transferred from other colleges.
Courses taken on the P/N grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by
number of credits attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are
posted at the end of each term.
Classification is based on the number of
course credits completed.
• Sophomores—7 completed course
credits.
• Juniors—16 completed course credits.
• Seniors—24 completed course credits.
■ ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS
LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life
situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within
the disciplines that comprise the academic
program of a liberal arts college. The
Assessment of Previous Learning program
(APL) at Augsburg provides a means by
which a student’s previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another
accredited institution, may be presented
for examination for possible credit toward
the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Not all learning from life experience,
however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is
relevant to coursework in a field of study
within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demon-
strated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides
several means by which students may have
their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief
description of each of these means of
assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program
(IB)—Courses earned from the
International Baccalaureate program will
be considered by the College for advanced
placement and appropriate credit. Credit
granting guidelines are available in the registrar’s office.
Advanced Placement Program
(AP)—Augsburg allows students to earn
credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected
Advanced Placement tests. For some
exams, a minimum score of 4 is required.
Inquiries should be addressed to the Office
of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination
Program (CLEP)—This is a series of standardized tests that have been developed by
the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. Students who score at or above the
American Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved examination
may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. Information
about CLEP tests is available from the
Office of the Registrar.
Departmental Comprehensive
Exams—These are available for students
to use in obtaining credit for previous
learning if the following conditions
are met:
• There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
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• There is a faculty member designated
by the department to administer the exam.
• The registrar approves the student’s
request to take the exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N basis
only, and there is a charge per exam of
$400 for a full course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment
Program—This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning
portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty
members from fields of study directly related
to the student’s previous learning. Students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous
learning for credit assessment should consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous
learning, the faculty team applies the following criteria:
• There is documentable evidence of a
cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved prescribed or
systematic study of content material found
within liberal arts coursework.
• The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
• The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
• The learning and skills involved are
current and could be used at the present
time.
Students may apply for the credit
assessment process after completing at
least four credits of academic work at
Augsburg College with a cumulative
Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly recommended that the process not be
used when four or fewer courses remain
for graduation. There is a non-refundable
application deposit of $200 to initiate the
credit assessment process for each course
presented in a portfolio. An additional
$200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit is available on a P/N credit
basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with
the equivalent Augsburg course numbers
as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for
Previous Learning—While Augsburg
College recognizes the validity of learning
that takes place outside the traditional
classroom, this learning must be placed in
the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore,
Augsburg allows a maximum of eight credits (about one-fourth of a baccalaureate
degree) to be obtained through previous
experiential learning. In compiling the
eight credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination
of the five assessment processes available in
the APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams,
IB exams, departmental comprehensive
exams, and credit granted through portfolio
assessment.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Students whose primary language spoken at home is not English must take the
ELL placement test in conjunction with
the English writing placement test prior to
registering for their first term at Augsburg.
Students’ placement in ELL, ENL 101
Developmental Writing, or ENL 111, HON
111, or ENL 112 Effective Writing will be
determined by their scores on the
Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption
from ELL courses) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the
English Language Learner’s course, an
objective test will be administered to all
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students in the class. The score on this test
and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ELL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to
100 and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will
fulfill the student’s ELL requirement.
All students whose native language is
not English must stay enrolled in ENL
217/218 until such time that they pass the
ELL placement test at 85 percent or higher.
The ELL course can be counted only twice
in the total number of courses required for
graduation.
Students who fulfill the ELL requirement, by examination or by course
completion, have completed the Modern
Language Core Skill requirement for
graduation.
■ ACADEMIC PROGRESS,
PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL
The College requires that all students
maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point
average (GPA).
It should be noted that a minimum GPA
of 2.00 is required for graduation, with certain majors requiring a higher minimum
GPA.
Students whose overall academic
achievement falls below a 2.00 GPA will
either be placed on scholastic probation at
the end of the term or will be continued on
probation or will be dismissed from the
College. In addition, a freshman who
receives two zero grades or a sophomore,
junior, or senior who receives three zero
grades will be considered for probation or
dismissal. However, dismissal from the
College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of the student’s commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration in deciding whether or not
to dismiss a student. Students who have a
poor academic record may be strongly
advised to withdraw before the end of a
term. Those on probation who voluntarily
withdraw from the College, as well as those
who are dismissed, must have special permission from the Student Standing
Committee to re-enroll. Students who have
been dismissed may apply for readmission
after one year, at which time the Student
Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any
statements and evidence attesting to his or
her commitment to academic success.
Students may be removed from probation when the cumulative GPA reaches
2.00. Students placed on probation as
freshmen for having earned two zero
grades may be removed from probation if
their classification changes to sophomore,
if they have not earned additional zero
grades, and if their cumulative GPA reaches 2.00. Students placed on probation as
sophomores for having earned three zero
grades may be removed from probation if
their classification changes to junior and
their cumulative GPA reaches 2.00.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the
guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he or she may appeal the decision within 10 days to the Committee on
Student Standing.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each
semester, lists undergraduate students
whose grade point average for a semester is
3.50 or better. Students must be full-time
students (a minimum equivalent of three
full course credits for a weekday schedule
student or two equivalent full course credits for a Weekend College student), graded
on the traditional grading system, with no
incompletes in courses offered for credit.
Courses taken outside of a program’s calen-
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dar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a
Weekend College trimester term by a day
student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are not calculated when
determining the Dean’s List. If permission
is given by the student, an announcement
is sent to the hometown newspaper of each
student on the Dean’s List.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students
who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a baccalaureate
degree.
This designation and the standards set
are in effect for all students who complete
degree requirements in May 2004 or later.
Latin honors replaces the previous honors
designation of “With Distinction.” Students
may also receive honors recognition for
departmental honors and for participation
in the honors program. (See individual
department and program descriptions for
details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude: 3.90-4.00 GPA plus
successful completion of the summa oral
examination
Magna cum laude: 3.80-3.89 GPA
Cum laude: 3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete
a minimum of fourteen traditionally graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than two elective pass/no pass graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as P/N
by the department will not be counted, nor
will “N” grades).
For additional information, including
the guidelines for the Summa Cum Laude
oral examination, go to the Latin Honors
section at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/
registrar>.
Qualification for Commencement
Augsburg College has one commencement ceremony per academic year in the
month of May. Undergraduate students
who will not have met degree requirements
by the end of the spring term may qualify
to participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three course credits/requirements will remain in their program at the
end of the spring term, and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the
summer or fall terms following participation in commencement. A student will not
graduate nor will a degree be conferred
until all graduation requirements are met,
regardless of participation in commencement.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the
National Student Clearinghouse to act as
its agent for verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.degreeverify.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreeverify@studentclearing
house.org
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Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state
approving agency for Veterans Education.
Veterans should consult with the
Enrollment Center about completion of
enrollment verification and the forwarding
of other information to the Veterans
Administration. Veterans will need to meet
the requirements of the Veterans
Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received.
■ FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg College is required to give notice
of the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records—You have the right to
review and inspect substantially all of your
education records maintained by or at
Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review your
records.
Right to request amendment of
education records—You have the right to
seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of your right to privacy. This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg
decides not to alter your education records
according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information —You have the right to be asked
and to give Augsburg your permission to
disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records,
except to the extent that FERPA and the
regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One
exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate education interests. A
school official is a person employed by the
College in an administrative, supervisory,
academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of
Trustees, or a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
school official performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill his
or her professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of
“directory information”—FERPA uses
the term “Directory Information” to refer
to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg
College without notification of the request
or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any
decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory
Information, any future request for such
information from persons or organizations
outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
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“Directory information” includes
the following:
• The student’s name;
• The student’s address;
• The student’s telephone number;
• The student’s e-mail address;
• The student’s date and place of birth;
• The student’s major and minor field of
study;
• The student’s academic class level;
• The student’s enrollment status
(FT/HT/LHT);
• The student’s participation in
officially recognized activities and
sports;
• The student’s degrees and awards
received;
• The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
• The student’s dates of attendance;
• The most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the
student; and
• The student’s photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory
Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no
liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Office
of the Registrar must be notified in writing
of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received
by the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within
10 school days of the start of a subsequent
term for a new student), it will be assumed
that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA
Office—You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with
FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate what
information may be reported in the letter.
Departments and
Programs
Course Descriptions with Major
and Minor Requirements – 94
Department majors and
programs are listed
alphabetically.
Also see index.
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DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS
A
s a liberal arts institution, Augsburg
College believes that knowledge and truth
are interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic
world, however, divides this unified truth
into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual
disciplines is subdivided into courses that
make it more accessible to students. These
courses can be arranged in various ways to
construct majors, to create the substance
of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.
Descriptions of courses are arranged by
departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject
matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a more
detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a
particular course can be obtained from
the instructor.
Department entries also contain a
narrative discussion of the educational
philosophy of each department, its goals,
and its place in the College’s program. A
listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
Weekend College classes are published
each spring in a separate booklet and
online.
Since some courses are offered alternate
years, it is important that the student
review major requirements and course
offerings with an adviser to ensure that all
requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for Summer
Session, the Master of Arts in Education,
Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of
Arts in Nursing, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of
Social Work courses are published in separate catalogs.
Credits
A full course is offered for one course
credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or one-quarter course credit, are
offered. Unless noted, all courses are one
course credit. A full course is valued as
four semester credits or six quarter hours.
Most day program courses meet for three
60-minute periods or two 90-minute periods per week with additional time required
for laboratory work. All full credit
Weekend College courses meet for eight
three-and-one-half-hour sessions during
fall and for seven four-hour sessions during winter and spring term.
Numbering
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In
general, classes are offered fall and/or
spring terms unless otherwise indicated.
The schedule of classes offered through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) for fall and spring terms is only
available online.
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses. Courses numbered 300
and above are classified as upper division.
In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for freshmen, 200s for sophomores, 300s
for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
Departments and Programs 95
Prerequisites
■ INTERNSHIPS
Courses that must be taken before
enrolling in a higher level course are listed
in the course description as prerequisites.
A student may enroll in a course when a
prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there
is prior approval by the professor teaching
the course. Some prerequisites (such as
ENL 111, math placement, and critical
thinking) cannot be waived by the
instructor.
Registration for internships consists of
the following steps:
NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all
schedules. Refer to Augnet Records and
Registration for information on when specific courses are offered.
INTERNSHIPS AND
.
INDEPENDENT STUDIES.
Every department offers opportunities
for internships and independent study. The
course description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional
statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
1. Obtain the internship registration
permission form from the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning and secure
the signatures of the faculty supervisor and
director of the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning.
2. Register for the Internship during
the registration period. The signed permission form must be turned in at the time of
registration. (Students may pre-register
without a placement secured, but a suitable internship must be found by the end
of the registration or drop/add period.)
3. A learning agreement (forms are
available in the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning) must be completed with
the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning,
with copies made for the faculty supervisor and student.
196
197
198
199
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in
which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement
that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in
the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students
must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission
to register.
396
397
398
399
Internship/On-campus
Internship/Off-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
Internship/Off-campus
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links
96 Departments and Programs
the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected.
Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult
with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission to register.
(Off-campus 397/399 internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
■ DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT STUDIES
299
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the
direction of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores
and juniors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to
junior and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
ACCOUNTING
See listing under Business Administration.
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES
A
merican Indian Studies is a major
that gives students the opportunity to learn
about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided
with a multidisciplinary understanding of
the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, cul-
ture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy, religion, political and social forces,
and the legal status and sovereignty of
American Indians. This course of study
exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
American Indian Studies Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Elise
Marubbio
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Adjunct Faculty
Sophia Jacobson, Richard Gresczyk,
Dale Weston
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
AIS 105 Introduction to American
Indian Studies
AIS 205 Contemporary American
Indians
ENL 255 American Indian Literature
or AIS 264 American Indians in the
Cinema
HIS 236 American Indian History
REL 370 American Indian Spirituality
and Philosophical Thought
AIS 499 Senior Research Project
In addition student must complete four
electives. At least five of the courses
toward the major must be upper division.
Minor:
Five courses including AIS 105. At least
two must be upper division.
COURSE OFFERINGS AT AUGSBURG COLLEGE.
AIS 105
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian
Studies curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
AIS 205
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary
American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty
rights, language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian
activism.
AIS 208
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal
of Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws,
we will expand our conceptualization of Native American women by put into
conversation a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through documentary
and fiction films made by and about Native American women.
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AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and historical origins of women’s roles and status in society. Comparative
roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native American and African
tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and
China.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
AIS/ENL 255 American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in
which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking
skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.
AIS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by
Hollywood and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present,
the course provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century,
and how it is reflective of Western cultural and racial ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles
and contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the
continuity of women’s roles over times and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how
American Indian women have crossed cultural boundaries and influenced
non-tribal communities through their activism and traditionalism. This course
is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
AIS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native American Storytelling from a
cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and
studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be
expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling
traditions.
American Indian Studies 99
AIS/ENL 355 Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest,
Poetics and Politics of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature,
Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation.
Students focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts.
Course cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or
a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
AIS 364
Indigenous Filmmakers
Indigenous Filmmakers introduces students at the junior and senior level to
the exciting and expanding field of indigenous media-specifically films made
by Native Americans. We will explore the political and social forces at work
behind the American Indigenous Film movement, which responds to mainstream film’s portrayal of Native Americans and provides an extraordinary
range in perspectives and views that inform Native American cultures.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
AIS 408
Native American Women and Film
Beginning with issues of representation and a history of Hollywood’s portrayal
of Native American woman as princess figures, sexualized maidens, or squaws,
we will expand our conceptualization of Native American women by put into
conversation a variety of voices that talk back to or address mainstream stereotypes of Native American women. Our goal is to expand our conceptualizations of Native American women and their important roles in society by examining a variety of cultural issues as they are presented through documentary
and fiction films made by and about Native American women. (Prereq.: WST
201 or any 2xx Women’s Studies course; or AIS 105 or any 2XX American
Indian Studies course; or consent of instructor.)
AIS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate specific topics such as Minnesota
Indians, Contemporary Indigenous Issues of North and South America, and
American Indian literature Seminar.
AIS 499
Independent Research
An independently designed research project.
100
ART—ART
A
rt is essential. It teaches us to see,
claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore
the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg College, inspiration and
creativity grow from the diversity of ideas
experienced on a small campus in the
heart of a major metropolitan area. We balance a solid foundation of drawing, design,
and history with technical skills, critical
thinking, and creative exploration in a
range of media. On-campus galleries showcase the work of students as well as established artists. An innovative faculty pairs
creative curriculum for traditional disciplines in drawing, painting, ceramics,
sculpture, and photography with emerging
disciplines in hand papermaking, book
arts, architecture, and digital media. Class
sizes are small; we will get to know each
other.
Galleries and museums surround us;
art club, studio visits, and guest artists provide art in real time; service learning,
internships, and study abroad are integral
to our program. We reach an average of
700 students a year from all disciplines,
graduating 25-30 majors annually with
B.A. degrees in art history, studio art, art
education; and certificates in studio art and
graphic design.
For 40 years, students have been earning degrees in art and art history at
Augsburg College. We’re excited to be here
in the center of the city. We think you will
be too.
Art Faculty
Kristin Anderson (Chair), Lynn
Bollman, Tara Christopherson, John
McCaffrey, Robert Tom
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 223 Printmaking I
or ART 225 Graphic Design I
or ART 360 Watercolor Painting
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
or ART 250 Ceramics I
or ART 280 Hand Papermaking and
Book Arts I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
Studio majors must participate in a solo or
two-person show and the annual senior
group exhibition during their senior year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses
including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 Modern Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I or ART 221
Sculpture I
Art 101
Note: Students planning a double
major in Studio Art and Art History or a
major/minor combination should meet
with a department adviser to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall,
portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or
research (art history majors) reflecting
high quality work, and special projects
such as senior exhibition and research.
Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the
senior year.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART
107, and three additional studio courses.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART
210, ART 243, ART 244 and ART 249 or
349.
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including
ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one
in art history. Up to four courses may be
taken in one studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Graphic Design
Eight art courses, including four in
graphic design, one art history, and three
electives.
ART COURSES.
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions. Some studio courses have
lab fees.
■ STUDIO ART FOUNDATIONS
ART 102
Design
A study of design is the unifying foundation for the visual arts. Two- and
three-dimensional projects demonstrate theory and application of basic design
elements and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Students use traditional media to develop technical skills and explore descriptive and experimental ideas for perceptual and conceptual drawing. Emphasis
is placed on foundational drawing concepts.
■ STUDIO ART
ART 100, 300 Topics
Selected courses dealing with special topics, offered occasionally in the department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the
material environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
ART 106
Calligraphy I
Introduction and practice of calligraphic writing.
102 Art
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic or oil. Emphasis is
placed on color, perception, and expression.
ART 132
Photography
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression, and communication
with attention to black-and-white photographic processes. Students need
access to a 35mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately
$200-225.
ART 210
Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in
architecture. Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical
review of drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing
processes as modes of perception and cognition. (Prereq.: ART 105 or instructor permission)
ART 215
Web Design I
This course explores the theory and practice of multimedia and digital design.
Emphasis will be placed on the development of effectively designed, valid, and
accessible websites.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design through the exploration of the inherent properties of various materials and processes.
ART 223
Print Making I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
ART 224
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design.
Theory and practice of coordinating visual imagery and typography for print
publications using page layout software.
ART 225
Graphic Design I
An introduction to the principles and techniques of graphic design using page
layout, illustration, and imaging software. Emphasis on designing with text
and image.
ART 247
Life Drawing
An introduction to the methods and techniques of drawing the human form
through the use of live models. Emphasis will be placed on perceptual drawing
skills and accurately rendering the human form in a spatial environment.
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding
and throwing techniques combined with theory, concept, and form.
Art 103
ART 280
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
Introduction to hand papermaking and book arts emphasizes exploration of
surface (fiber sources, sheet-forming, and casting techniques), book binding
structures, and synthesis of original text and imagery in the artist’s book form.
ART 306
Calligraphy II
Advanced work in calligraphic media and design.
ART 315
Web Design II
Exploration of the latest technologies used in the theories and practice of animation, interactive programming, and advanced digital design. (Prereq.: ART
215 or instructor permission)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional
and contemporary typography; exploring letterforms using digital, hand-set
type, and hand lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 330
Graphic Design II
An advanced study of layout, typography, and visual imagery for print production using the computer. Includes identification of design problems and presentation to the client. (Prereq.: ART 225)
ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of the creation of visual images using the computer as a paint
brush, pencil, pen, and camera. Emphasis will be placed on visual communication and expression. (Prereq.: Any ART, MIS, or CSC course)
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics explores clay, glaze and firing technology with a
continued emphasis on throwing and handbuilding techniques combined with
theory, concept, and form. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study in acrylic or oil paint media, emphasizing individual expression. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 360
Watercolor Painting
Introduction to transparent watercolor emphasizes the perceptual experience
in developing descriptive and experimental techniques to explore color and
concept. Class sessions often include painting outside on location.
ART 368
Print Making II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods. Use of
larger formats, multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged.
(Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 380
Hand Papermaking and Book Arts II
Advanced exploration in hand papermaking and artist’s books, emphasizing
individual research and expression. (Prereq: ART 280)
104 Art
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
■ ART AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modern times.
Note: The following courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year.
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated
by Western and non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning since 1750, as illustrated by Western
and non-Western examples.
ART 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for ART 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for ART 349)
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
An exploration of the rich heritage of visual arts from Indigenous communities of North America, surveying the dynamic nature of Native American art
spanning from pre-European contact into the present while exploring the
political nature of that trajectory as it encounters cultural change, Western
aesthetics, and Western concepts of art. Students will meet Native artists, visit
a variety of Native American art galleries and exhibitions, and learn about the
cultural, social, and political context surrounding a Native American art.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
traditional arts, and the arts of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture,
and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Art 105
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the
18th centuries. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 388
Modern Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through
the present. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture,
and folk arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ART 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ART 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
ART 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ART 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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AUGSBURG CORE CURRICULUM—
AUG/KEY/GST
THE SIGNATURE CURRICULUM .
Augsburg Seminar
AUG 101
Augsburg Seminar (.0 course)
A weekly seminar linked to a course or course pair that integrates course content with learning strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial
to beginning college students. While the content course is graded on a traditional point basis, Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No Credit. Permission to
complete the seminar if the student withdraws from the linked content
course(s) is at the discretion of the instructor(s). (P/N grading only)
Senior Keystone
KEY 480
Topics in Global Interdependence
This cross-cultural keystone seminar prepares students to “act globally” by
challenging them to apply the diverse perspectives acquired while studying
abroad and to analyze issues that transcend national boundaries. In English
with readings in a language other than English. Open to international students and to upper-division students who have advanced knowledge of a language other than English or have studied abroad for a full semester (including
in English-speaking countries with consent of instructor).
KEY 490
Vocation and the Meaning of Success
This course is the keystone course for business majors and other majors where
the major program does not include a keystone element. It draws together all
facets of a student’s education by providing opportunities to reflect upon and
write about the integration of your classes, life, and future. Readings and critical discussions with others in the same and in different majors will add
dimension to your reflection writing.
LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION .
Connections Courses
Students may fulfill Liberal Arts Foundation requirements through disciplinary courses
(listed under academic departments) or through interdisciplinary Connections courses.
FIA 130
Arts and the City
Using the arts resources of the city, this course will explore how to understand
and appreciate various art forms: Theatre, music, opera, visual arts, dance, and
film. Class sessions consist almost entirely of attendance at off-campus performances and sites. (Fine Arts LAF)
HUM 120
Medieval Connections: Medieval Life in 12th-century Europe
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to study European culture during a period known as the High
Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and feeling, which includes history, reli-
Augsburg Core Curriculum 107
gion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material, for example, by having students and faculty
attend class in academic regalia, just as they did in medieval universities.
(Humanities LAF, Spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Natural Sciences LAF. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Natural Sciences
LAF. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SKILLS.
Entry Skills
GST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this course strengthens the ability
of students to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and arguments. Students identified by the entry Critical Thinking Assessment are
required to complete GST 100. Students who have passed the Critical
Thinking Assessment may take the class only with the permission of the
instructor.
GST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important to academic success: reading, comprehension, notetaking and textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies. This course may not be
taken by students who have completed eight credits.
Graduation Skills
GST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/Statistical Literacy
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence in arguments. Focus on association, causation, observational studies, experiments, risk, confounding, bias
and chance. Review common techniques involving statistical opportunism,
Study conditional reasoning using English to describe and compare rates and
percentages presented in tables and graphs. Use standardization to take into
account the influence of confounders. Analysis of statistically-based arguments. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and communication. (Prereq:
MPG 3)
108 Biology
Other General Studies Courses
GST 009
Cooperative Education (.0 course)
A transcript notation is given for the academic learning inherent in an
approved not-for-credit cooperative education/internship work experience.
Reflection activities and work-learning evaluations are conducted by the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning. With approval, a non-credit
coop/internship completed by juniors or seniors will fulfill the Augsburg
Experience graduation requirement.
BIOLOGY—BIO
B
iology is the study of life, and it is
natural that we, as contemplative living
creatures, seek a deeper understanding of
the living world that envelops us. This
search has led to the realization that the
Earth is filled with an enormous variety of
living organisms. Since humans are a part
of the biological world, an understanding
of the basic biological processes common
to all organisms is essential to attain selfunderstanding and to provide a basis for
wise decisions.
In recent decades great strides have
been made in understanding important
biological processes, particularly those at
the cellular, molecular, and ecosystem levels. Biological research has also provided
some extremely important benefits to
humans, including advances in medicine,
agriculture, and food science.
An understanding of biological systems
depends, in part, on the principles of
physics and chemistry; thus a firm background in the physical sciences is also
important in the study of biology.
For many, an undergraduate major in
biology serves as a basis for further study.
Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to
careers in college or university teaching,
basic and applied research, and public
health. Many have entered professional
programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have
gone directly into secondary education,
biomedical industries, laboratory research,
natural resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
Mark Strefeler (Chair), Ralph
Butkowski, William Capman, Robert
Herforth, Dale Pederson, Beverly SmithKeiling
Biology 109
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Science in
Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Nine courses including:
BIO 151 Introductory Biology
BIO 152 Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 253 Introductory Cellular Biology
and
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 481 Ecology
and five upper division biology courses
chosen from the following list:
BIO 351
BIO 353
BIO 355
BIO 361
BIO 369
BIO 440
BIO 471
BIO 473
BIO 474
BIO 476
BIO 481
BIO 486
BIO 495
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
Genetics
Plant Biology
Biochemistry
Plant Physiology
Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Developmental Biology
Microbiology
Ecology
Immunology
Special Topics in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements
as for the Bachelor of Science degree, but
with the following supporting courses:
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Arts
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General
Chemistry
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 122 Calculus for the
Social and Behavioral Sciences
or MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 163 Introductory
Statistics
or PSY 215 Research Methods:
Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students
also seeking secondary teaching licensure
in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but
with the following differences:
Only four upper division biology courses are required
BIO 491 Biology Seminar (non-credit)
is required of all juniors and seniors.
Two additional science courses are
required, chosen from the following list:
SCI 106
An introductory geology course
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Science
Transfer course policy for majors and
minors
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 145/146 Calculus
All transfer courses, including ACTC
courses, must be approved in writing by
the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within
the last 10 years will be considered. No
more than two upper division courses from
other institutions may be applied toward
the major.
110 Biology
Departmental Honors
Graduate and Professional Training
GPA of 3.50 in biology and 3.00 overall, one course of approved independent
study (Bio 499) with both oral and poster
presentation and written report. Project
proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year or Feb.
28 in the case of students planning to
graduate in the following December.
Graduate programs in biological fields
require coursework similar to that for premedical education, and may also require
undergraduate research experience. Health
care professions (physician assistant, physical therapist, veterinarian, etc.) have specific requirements that should be discussed
with an adviser in the department.
Minor
Teaching Licensure Major
A course in general chemistry and five
biology courses including BIO 151, 152,
253, and two upper division courses.
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg Life Sciences major.
The state requirements may be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure
must be completed before beginning student teaching.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology
department. BIO 151 and 152 and
Principles of Chemistry (or General
Chemistry) should be taken in the first
year, and BIO 253 and Organic Chemistry
in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their
college careers. A GPA of 2.00 for BIO 151,
152, and 253 is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper division biology courses. A
grade of 2.00 or above is required for all
upper division courses applied toward the
major.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter
of this national biology honor society is
open to those students who have completed at least one upper division biology
course and have a GPA of 3.00 in biology.
Cooperative Education
Biology for Pre-Medical Students
Pre-medical students should include a
two-semester sequence in physics and a
two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Many medical schools also require
two semesters of calculus.
Students should consult members of
the biology faculty for information specific
to medical school application.
The department works with the Office
of Cooperative Education in identifying
and defining co-op ed experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin
Cities.
Biology 111
BIOLOGY COURSES.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are
emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to
gather and analyze data and propose and test hypotheses are considered.
(Prereq.: MPG 2. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Does not apply
to the major or minor)
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 121
and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or another
chemistry course strongly recommended. Spring)
BIO 121
Human Biology and Lab
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective and
application. Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life,
genetics and genetic disease, selected organ systems and disease, and the sustainability of life on earth. (Three hours lecture, one three-hour lab. A student
may not receive credit for both BIO 121 and 103. Does not apply to the major
or minor in Biology. Students are strongly encouraged to take CHM 100 before
taking this class. Fall and Spring)
BIO 151
Introductory Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to biology for science
majors, including cell and molecular biology, energy metabolism, genetics. BIO
151, 152, and 253 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours of lecture, three hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips.
Prereq: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT 105, concurrent registration
in CHM 105/115. Fall)
BIO 152
Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity
Second of a three-semester introductory sequence. An introduction to evolution, ecology, and biological diversity for science majors. BIO 151, 152, and
253 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three
hours of lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring)
112 Biology
BIO 253
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function
in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three hours lecture, four hours
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152, CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life history, and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology
of vertebrates. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151,
152. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and molecular analysis. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and plants, including the study
of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. Fall)
BIO 369
Biochemistry
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics, and intermediary metabolism and its integration. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253, CHM 352. Fall)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to
structure and life history. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253. Spring)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, and cellular basics for immunity.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory perception as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions,
emphasizing vertebrates. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.:
BIO 253, and PHY 116 or 122 strongly recommended.)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur
during embryonic development of animals, including genetic control of development. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253.)
Biology 113
BIO 476
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial,
and medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human
pathogens. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 253,
junior standing.)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a
survey of biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation.
(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.:
BIO 253, MPG 4 or MAT 122 or MAT 163 or PSY 215. Fall)
BIO 486
Immunology
This course is a study of the body’s immune defense. The course investigates
the structure and mechanisms of human body’s three lines of immune defense.
Protection from microorganisms and parasites, and cancer surveillance are
considered. The role of immunity in vaccination and transplantation, and
mechanisms of immune malfunction in allergy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency are included. Prerequisite: Bio 369 (Three hours of lecture, four hours
laboratory. Spring)
BIO 491
Seminar (0.0 course)
A weekly meeting of biology majors. Active participation by juniors and
seniors is required, including oral presentations. Guest speakers are often
invited. A noncredit requirement for the major. (Spring)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise covered by our other course
offerings. Topics may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BIO 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 95. (Prereq.: BIO 151, 152. P/N only)
BIO 299
BIO 399
Directed Study
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 95. (Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent Study/Research
(Prereq.: BIO 253. P/N only)
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DEPARTMENT OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION—
BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, MKT
O
ur mission is to prepare students
for professional careers in business or for
graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and
communication, emphasizes both theory
and practice, and is shaped by the needs of
the business community. The department
fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical
expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve
both the student and the community by
providing an education that is technically
competent, ethically based, and socially
aware.
Faculty
John C. Cerrito (Chair), Nora M. Braun
(MIS Coordinator), C. Lee Clarke, Marc
Isaacson, Amin E. Kader (International
Business Coordinator), Ashok K. Kapoor
(Finance Coordinator), Steven J. LaFave,
Lori L. Lohman, Fekri Meziou, John
Molloy, Thomas Morgan, Magdalena M.
Paleczny-Zapp (Management Coordinator),
Milo A. Schield, David G. Schwain
(Marketing Coordinator), Kathryn A.
Schwalbe, Stuart M. Stoller (Accounting
Coordinator)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Majors
The Department of Business
Administration offers five majors: business
administration (BUS), accounting (ACC),
finance (FIN), management information
systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT-Day
program only).
Specializations
Specializations provide students majoring in a field of study the opportunity to
deepen their knowledge of a particular
aspect of this major area. Within the business administration major there are four
specializations: management, marketing
(WEC only), music business, and international business. Within the accounting
major there are three specializations: general accounting, public accounting, and
managerial accounting.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area of study that is in addition to their major. Minors are available to
students majoring in fields outside the
Department of Business Administration, in
addition to students majoring in other
areas in the Department of Business
Administration. The Department of
Business Administration offers six minors:
business administration, international business, music business, accounting, management information systems, and marketing.
Business Administration 115
Certificate Programs
Advising
Certificate programs in the Department
of Business Administration are designed to
meet the needs of working people looking
for specific skills to help them in their job,
or to pursue a new career. The Department
offers certificates in information technology, business management, and finance
through the Weekend College program.
Students who plan to major in business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS,
or marketing are strongly encouraged to
select a departmental adviser who teaches
in their major. This should be done by the
end of the sophomore year at the latest. In
addition to advising, departmental faculty
can counsel majors on their careers, assist
majors in obtaining internships or jobs,
and provide letters of recommendation for
prospective employers or graduate programs.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate without intentionally taking courses in excess of the minimum
number required (see page 77), students
must avoid taking too many electives in
the major or minor or exceeding the 13course limit per academic department (14
courses for accounting majors). Courses
designated as ACC, BUS, FIN, MIS, and
MKT are considered as being in the same
academic department. Taking extra electives, or choosing a particular combination
of major and minor may require students
to complete more than the minimum
number of credits required for graduation.
Exceptions are noted in the major.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to
work with the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning and department faculty to
obtain an internship
(BUS/ACC/FIN/INS/MIS/MKT 399) during
their junior or senior year. Internships can
provide students with experience that may
be valuable in competing for jobs after
graduation. Advisers should be consulted
about internships.
International Business
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at
least four of the upper division courses
required in the major at Augsburg or
obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10
years ago will not be accepted.
The international business faculty
actively support international study.
For additional details, see the section on
International Partners under International
Studies in this catalog, or consult the
departmental coordinator for international
business or other overseas opportunities.
Entrepreneurship
Non-business majors are encouraged to
take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION—BUS
T
he major in business administration
prepares students for professional careers
in business administration or for graduate
studies. The three specializations within
this major share a common business core.
This common core provides students with
a broad foundation so they can readily
adapt to internal changes in interests and
goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Business Core
Nine courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
FIN 331 Financial Management
Note: All business majors are encouraged
to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Specialization in Management
Business core plus four courses:
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 440 Strategic Management
BUS 465 International Management
MIS 376 Project Management
or ECO 318 Management Science
Specialization in International
Business
Business core plus four courses:
BUS 362 International Business
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
and one additional upper division course in
either international business or international economics.
Students must also complete three
semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact
the international business coordinator for
details on language equivalents or other
configurations.
Specialization in Music Business
Business Core* plus seven courses:
MUS/BUS 105 The Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and
Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
3 MUS credits — or — 2 MUS credits and 1
MUE credit, selected from: (2 cr must be
in residence at Augsburg):
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine
Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
*Music Business majors are exempt from
BUS 379 and may substitute BUS 254 in
place of BUS 242 or 200.
Specialization in Marketing (Weekend
College students only)
Business core plus three courses:
MKT 352 Marketing Research
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
Business Administration 117
or MKT 357 Advertising
MKT 450 Marketing Management
Combined Major in Business
Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
and one other upper division business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS
or marketing course.
ECO 112
ECO 113
ECO 312
ECO 313
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221 and 222, BUS
242 or 200, MKT 252, FIN 331 or BUS
379. Other configurations may be permitted with the approval of the department
chair.
This minor is automatically completed
while completing a major in accounting,
finance, MIS or marketing.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
200 or MKT 252, and three courses in
international business (one may be in
international economics).
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives
in international economics.
Minor in Music Business
Eight courses including:
MUS/BUS 105, ECO 113, MIS 260, ACC
221, MUS/BUS 399, and one of the following: MUS/BUS 245, BUS 301, BUS 254,
plus two additional music course credits
beyond MUS 105 and MUS 395 (maximum
of 1 credit in MUE and/or MUP courses).
This minor is a collaborative program
between the music and business departments. The minor is a course of study
designed both for the music major desiring
additional preparation in business and for
the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSES.
BUS/MUS 105 The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing,
Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as MUS 105.
BUS 200
Exploring Business as Vocation
This course is intended to introduce you, the student, to the possibility of pursuing a career in business as a vocational calling. In this course you will be
exposed to the key areas of business operations including: management, marketing, management information systems/technology, finance, accounting, and
international business.
118 Business Administration
BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning,
and control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional manager.
BUS/MUS 245 Arts Management and Concert Promotion
A study of the role of the artist manager in career development and the role of
the arts administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry, and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry
topics and in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: BUS/MUS
105)
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this
idea successfully. Examines the construction of a viable business plan with
attention to the resources needed for success.
BUS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 301
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human
resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200 or consent of instructor)
BUS 362
International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including
views of the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each
topic is supported with real-life case studies (Pre-req.: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252, consent of instructor)
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better business decisions. Topics
include descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional reasoning) and statistical inference (confidence intervals and statistical significance). Software used is either Minitab or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 260 and either
MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC—Additional sessions are required,
usually on a weekday evening.)
Business Administration 119
BUS 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or
BUS 200, 379, FIN 331, MKT 252)
BUS 439
Risk Management and Insurance
Analyzes exposure to accidental loss—its identification, measurement, and
evaluation. Reviews techniques for loss prevention and control. Surveys primary types of insurance. (Prereq.: FIN 331 and BUS 379)
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.:
BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 465
International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and
the board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders.
(Pre-req.: BUS 242 or BUS 200)
BUS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include
multivariate modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq: BUS 379. On demand)
BUS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
BUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
BUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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ACCOUNTING—ACC
T
he major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has two tracks: general
accounting and professional accounting.
The general accounting specialization is
adequate for a wide variety of positions.
The professional accounting track includes
two specializations: public accounting and
managerial accounting. The public
accounting specialization is recommended
for positions with CPA firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidlygrowing companies.
The two professional specializations
relate to two professional designations: the
CPA and the CMA. A certified public
accountant (CPA) focuses on external
reporting; a certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting.
The public accounting specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CPA exam; the managerial specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in
addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State
Board of Accountancy, accounting majors
in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination
after graduation.
Effective May 2006, students will need
to complete the equivalent of 150 semester
hours of education to be licensed as
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This
can be completed in four years through
accelerated undergraduate work. Another
option is to complete a four-year bachelor’s
degree plus a master’s degree.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Accounting Core
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
FIN 331 Financial Management
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and
Practice II
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Students should take the courses in the
sequence given above.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax
Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
(Exception to 13-course limit)
Specialization in Managerial
Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal
Audit and Management Consulting and
MIS 375 Management Information Systems
in the Organization. (Exception to 13course limit)
Accounting 121
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221, 222, FIN 331 or ACC 324, ACC
322, 323
and one of the following: MIS 260, BUS
379, ECO 112, or 113.
This minor is recommended for majors
in MIS and finance.
ACCOUNTING COURSES.
ACC 221
Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of
accounting, the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222
Principles of Accounting II
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and
controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis
on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders’ equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial
decision making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or BUS
200, 379, MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance
for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
ACC 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPA’s role to form
the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
122 Accounting
ACC 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242 or
BUS 200, 379, FIN 331, MIS 260 or 270, MKT 252)
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ACC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
ACC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ACC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
FINANCE–FIN
T
he Finance major prepares students
for professional careers in corporate
finance and the financial services industry.
Besides careers in the finance/accounting
area in all businesses large and small, this
major leads to careers in banking, brokerages, insurance, and investment banking.
Courses focus on financial theory and
practice, investments, accounting theory,
money and banking, and international
finance.
Students are encouraged to complete an
internship prior to graduation.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets
such as Excel is expected.
Coursework provides a foundation for
graduate school and professional career
examinations such as the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) conducted by the
Association for Investment Management
and Research (AIMR).
Finance 123
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Finance Major
Finance Core Requirements
Ten courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
FIN 331 Financial Management
Required Finance Courses
Five courses including:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I (Prereq: ACC 222)
FIN 433 Financial Theory: Policy and
Practice (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438 Investment Theory (Prereq:
ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111
and FIN 331)
FIN 460 International Finance (Prereq:
FIN 331)
ECO 315 Money and Banking (Prereq:
ECO 112)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
FINANCE COURSES.
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, and estate
planning.
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management.
(Prereq: ECO 112 or ECO 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3)
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management,
corporate restructuring, and corporate governance. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decision-making and portfolio management-theory and practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis, and derivatives. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 460
International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing multinational financial management
including: currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting, spot and forward
rates, hedging, international monetary and trade flows as represented in
the accounting and macroeconomic identities for current account and
trade deficits. This course extends the framework of financial management
to include international transactions as well as ethical considerations.
(Prereq: FIN 331)
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS—MIS
T
he major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems. MIS
studies information systems as both a
resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate
existing systems and to design and program new systems. MIS is an extensive
major (16 courses) and includes courses
from computer science, mathematics, economics, business, accounting, finance, and
marketing as well as from MIS.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Management Information Systems
Major
Twelve courses in business, accounting,
marketing, and MIS:
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
FIN 331 Financial Management
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
MIS 270
MIS 375
MIS 376
MIS 475
MIS 476
Data Management for Business
Management Information
Systems in the Organization
Project Management
Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems Projects
Four required supporting courses:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science (co-requirement MAT
171)
CSC 170 Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
MAT 171 Discrete Math for Computing
(co-requirement for CSC 160)
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
MIS 260, ACC 221, MIS 375, ECO 113,
BUS 242 or 200 or MKT 252, and MIS 376
or ECO 318.
MIS 125
MIS COURSES.
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver, and
Scenario Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision
support tools for problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
This course applies database management systems software capabilities to support the design and implementation of databases and related applications for
the purpose of business data management. Students will write, test, and debug
event-driven code in developing relational database applications. Students will
also learn the fundamentals of multi-user data management in network and
Web environments. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational
objectives. Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems,
business process analysis, and understanding of the technology architecture.
(Prereq.: BUS 242 or BUS 200 or MKT 252, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control,
and close projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: MIS 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and
process modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.:
MIS 260, 270, and 375)
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MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
MIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
MARKETING—MKT
T
he marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of marketing functions within both
business and not-for-profit organizations.
Career avenues include marketing
research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public
relations, sales promotion), and sales.
Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications,
with an emphasis on hands-on projects.
Augsburg’s metropolitan location makes it
easy for marketing students to complete
marketing plans, research studies, and
other projects for leading Twin Cities companies and not-for-profit organizations.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTSS
Marketing Major
Marketing Core Requirements
Ten courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 301 Business Law
FIN 331 Financial Management
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
Required Marketing Courses
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MKT 350 Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252, MKT 355 or MKT 357, MKT
352, and two additional marketing courses.
This minor is recommended for anyone
who wishes to further their knowledge of
the marketing field.
Five courses including:
MKT 352 Marketing Research/Analysis
MKT 450 Marketing Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
MARKETING COURSES.
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer
decision-making process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and motivation on individual decision processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class,
family, and purchase situation influences. Application to everyday purchasing
situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of
research proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.:
MKT 252, BUS 379, ECO 113, or consent of instructor. For non-business
majors: An alternative to BUS 379 is another introductory statistics with consent of instructor. Augsburg statistics courses that will automatically fulfill the
BUS 379 prerequisite for non-business majors are MAT 163, SOC 362, or PSY
215.)
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MKT 354
Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation and control of sales force programs
designed to carry out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment, departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas,
and compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note:
Either MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 357
Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion as
important elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either
MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term
planning issues; development and implementation of marketing plans.
(Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT 355 or 357, or consent of instructor)
MKT 466
International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international
setting. Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MKT 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
MKT 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MKT 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
CHEMISTRY—CHM
C
hemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding
changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because
matter includes the entire physical world,
such as the things we use, the food we eat,
and even ourselves. Correlating the
insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas
that excite and offer opportunities to better
the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their
work, including potential problems as well
as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly
educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a chemist is to be both
truly human and truly scientific.
The department is on the list of
approved schools of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideas, the
Department of Chemistry has established
the following objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
•To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS chemistry
major to compete successfully with their
peers of similar ability in graduate school
or research positions.
•To provide programs of study for professional goals in addition to the traditional positions as chemists.
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•To provide an atmosphere of learning
so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may
change after graduation, and be able to
move into new areas as opportunities arise.
•To encourage students to take a broad
view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
•To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example
of the methodology of the natural sciences
in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying
the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and
the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society will
enhance the ability of non-science persons
to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Ron L. Fedie (Chair), Arlin E. Gyberg,
David R. Hanson, Joan C. Kunz, Sandra L.
Olmsted
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTSS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
and two additional courses from:
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry II
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
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CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
BIO 367
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
General Physics I, II
Calculus I, II
Because upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146 in
the freshman year and PHY 121, 122 in the
sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Professional
Students
Pre-medical students should plan to
take at least three courses (and usually
more) in biology. Other pre-health and preprofessional students (physician assistant,
pharmacy, engineering, etc. — see pre-professional program listings in the Academic
Information section) should consult members from the chemistry department for
assistance in course planning early in their
college careers.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
American Chemical Society Approved
Major
Twelve courses including:
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, II
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
I, II
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361, 363 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory I
CHM 364, 365 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory II
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course from:
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four
semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
(should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modern Physics, additional
mathematics, research experience, reading
ability in German, and computer proficiency.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in chemistry, mathematics and physics, 3.00 overall; one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
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Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM
351, 352, and CHM 353.
Note: credit will not be granted for
both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM
106 and 116. Other restrictions are in the
course descriptions.
CHEMISTRY COURSES.
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term
sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
CHM 100
Chemistry for Changing Times I
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken CHM 102. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
CHM 101
Chemistry for Changing Times II
Second semester of the year-long course. Applies concepts from CHM 100 to
environmental, organic, and biochemical problems of societal interest. A laboratory is included with this course. Does not count toward a chemistry major
or minor nor apply as prerequisite for other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: CHM
100 or 102, MPG 3)
CHM 102
Chemistry for Changing Times I (with Lab)
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken CHM 100. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry I
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change,
chemical reactions, chemical bonding, energetics, and equilibrium. The
sequence, CHM 105, 106, is designed for students who have not studied
chemistry in high school or who are less confident about their background in
chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351 or 353 from CHM 106 and major
in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG
2. Fall)
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CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with more emphasis upon equilibrium
and the chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
CHM 115
General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes
chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with
examples from inorganic chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry, MPG 4. Fall)
CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution
chemistry including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
CHM 351, 352 Organic Chemistry I, II
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of
modern theories of chemical bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106
or 116. Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail
and gives an introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
(.5 course)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (Two two-hour lab periods. Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
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CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM 364. (Two two-hour lab periods. Prereq.: CHM 364 or concurrent
registration. Spring)
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details
of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for
IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in organic synthesis. (Three hours of lecture, six hours of laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 352, 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Some reading knowledge
of German is helpful. Fall)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug
action. Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological
membranes, absorption, distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship
between structure and activity; molecular recognition process in drug-receptor
interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic pathways by which drugs
are detoxified. Also studied are the concepts used in the design of therapeutic
substances. (Prereq.: CHM 352. BIO 367 is recommended. Spring, alternate
years)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Correlation of inorganic reactions using the electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory uses preparations of a variety of
techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352, 361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
(.0 course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry
majors under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and
seniors are expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside
visitors are also invited to participate.
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and
organic chemistry.
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CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project
(not counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic
year (that may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent
opportunity to be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CHM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
CHM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
CHM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
CHM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE—CLS
C
linical laboratory scientists perform
complex biological, microbiological, and
chemical tests on patient samples. They
also use, maintain, and troubleshoot
sophisticated laboratory equipment in the
performance of diagnostic tests. The clinical laboratory scientist analyzes these test
results and discusses them with the medical staff. He/she also possesses the skills
required for molecular diagnostic tests
based on DNA and RNA technologies. In
addition, the clinical laboratory scientist
will find opportunities in test development, experimental design, administration,
and education.
The curriculum requires a minimum of
six semesters on campus to complete the
pre-requisite curriculum. Students spend
an additional 12 months of clinical education in a hospital-sponsored, accredited
program during their senior year. A bachelor of science degree is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required course
work.
Admission to the clinical laboratory science major is on a competitive basis.
Students apply for admission to the clinical
laboratory science program early in the fall
semester of the academic year just prior to
the beginning of their professional studies,
typically in the junior year. Formal acceptance into the hospital-sponsored program
is based on the submission of an application for admission to the major, personal
recommendations, review of academic performance, and interview with the Program
Admission Committee. A minimum grade
point average of 2.75 overall as well as in
science and mathematics courses is strongly recommended. Acceptance into the hospital program is not guaranteed by the
College. The hospital program affiliated
with Augsburg is the Fairview Health
Services. The program is accredited by the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W.
Bryn Mawr, Suite 670, Chicago, IL, 60631,
773-714-8880.
During the clinical component in an
accredited hospital program, students will
register for 12.25 credits. The clinical
phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation the following spring.
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit
for certification examinations offered by
national certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College
Fairview Health Services
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Fairview Northland Regional
Medical Center
Fairview-Ridges Hospital
Fairview-Southdale Hospital
UMMC, Fairview-Riverside
UMMC, Fairview-University
Generalized four-year academic plan for
Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) majors
To complete the program in four years,
students must:
a. achieve MPG 3 or 4, AND
b. qualify for ENL 111, AND
c. score above 45 on the critical thinking exam, AND
d. do not require ENL 217/218, AND
e. meet graduation skills requirements
within the major and supporting courses,
AND
f. satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis
requirement with BIO 113/114
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Fi rs t y e a r:
Fall Ter m:
BIO 151: Introductory Biology
CHM 105 or CHM 115: General Chemistry
REL 100: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Ter m:
BIO 152: Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
CHM 106 or CHM 116: General Chemistry
ENL 111
Elective
Second Year:
Fall Ter m
BIO 253: Introductory Cell Biology
CHM 351: Organic Chemistry I
REL 200: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Ter m
BIO 355: Genetics
CHM 352: Organic Chemistry II
MAT 163: Statistics (QR)
Elective
Thir d Year:
Fall Ter m
BIO 369: Biochemistry
BIO 473: General Physiology
Elective
Elective
Spring Ter m
BIO 476: Microbiology
BIO 486 Immunology
Elective
Elective
Fourth Year: Clinical Program
S um m er S es s i on
CLS 400: Introduction to CLS
CLS 405: Body Fluids
CLS 410: Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 415: Clinical Immunology
CLS 425: Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Rotations:
F a l l & S p r i n g S e me s t e r
CLS 450: Applied Clinical Chemistry
CLS 455: Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 460: Applied Immunology
CLS 465: Applied Immunohematology
CLS 470: Applied Clinical Microbiology
F all S em es te r
CLS 420: Immunohematology
CLS 430: Clinical Microbiology
CLS 433: Virology/Mycology/Parasitology
CLS 435: Molecular Diagnostics
Clinical Rotations
S p ri n g S e m es t e r
CLS 440: Laboratory Management &
Education
CLS 445: Research Design & Methods
CLS 475: Advanced Applications in CLS
CLS 480: Advanced Topics in CLS
CLS 485: Advanced Studies in CLS
BIO 490: Keystone course
Clinical Rotations
Special core requirement courses and
professional courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” (2.0) or above.
Students must meet all College graduation
requirements including General Education,
grade point, College residency, and total
credits.
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CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE COURSES.
CLS 400
CLS 405
Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic laboratory skills
required for the laboratory component of the curriculum. This course will also
provide teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed by healthcare
professionals. Current issues in CLS will also be covered including ethics, government regulations, and concepts of total testing process. (Prereq.: CHM 352;
BIO 355 and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
Body Fluids
Covers concepts related to the formation, distribution, and function of body
fluids and their chemical, physical, and cellular composition in health and disease. Laboratory focus is on performance, interpretation, and correlation of
results. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355 and 473; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 410
Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Course is designed to provide the CLS student with the basic knowledge of
hematology/hemostasis. Cellular components of the blood in normal and diseased states, hemostasis principles, laboratory testing, interpretation, and the
correlation of results will be covered. Laboratory component will focus on
specimen preparation, red cell, white cell, and platelet identification and enumeration, both microscopically and electronically. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO
355, 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 415
Clinical Immunology
Course in the application of immunologic and serologic techniques used for
the specific diagnosis of immunodeficiency diseases, malignancies of the
immune system, autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivity states, and infection
by specific microbial pathogens. Laboratory sessions offer exercises in methods
for detection of antigens and antibodies in patient specimens. (Prereq.: CHM
353; BIO 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 420
Immunohematology
Course covers aspects of the Blood Group Systems, antibody screening, compatibility testing, blood donor service, selection of donors, blood drawing,
storage, preservation, components, records, and regulations for blood banks.
The laboratory section includes performance of blood bank procedures, donor
processing, compatibility testing, antibody screening and identification.
(Prereq.: CHM 359; BIO 355 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 425
Clinical Chemistry
The focus of the course is on the physiology of body analytes and the organ
systems, with an emphasis on the corresponding clinical laboratory procedures
and human disease states. Discussion will include the clinical correlations of
the analytical procedures data with the diseases. The laboratory section covers
skills necessary to the performance of clinical chemistry test procedures.
(Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369 and 476; and admission to the CLS program)
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CLS 430
Clinical Microbiology
Course includes the study of bacteria, rickettsiae, chlamydia, and mycoplasma
as they relate to diseases in humans. Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen collection and processing, modes of
transmission, and methods of identification. In the laboratory component, students will process specimens from various body locations. Emphasis will be
placed on isolation with identification, selection of appropriate antibiotic therapy, quality assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369, 476 and 486;
and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 433
Virology, Mycology, and Parasitology
Study of viruses, fungi, and parasites as they relate to diseases in humans.
Topics include clinical signs and symptoms of the disease process, specimen
collection and processing, modes of transmission, and methods of identification. Laboratory emphasis focuses on isolation and identification, quality
assurance, and safety. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 369, 476 and 486; and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 435
Molecular Diagnostics
A course on the composition, structure, function and characteristics of DNA.
Emphasis will be placed on clinical laboratory methods used to isolate, amplify, manipulate, and analyze DNA sequences in order to integrate theory and
practice. (Prereq.: CHM 352; BIO 355, 473, 476 and 486; and admission to the
CLS program)
CLS 440
Laboratory Management and Education
Course is designed to introduce the clinical laboratory science student to the
principles of laboratory administration. The seminar-format course will focus
on human resource management, operations management, and educational
methodologies appropriate for the supervisor and laboratory manager (Prereq.:
admission to the CLS program)
CLS 445
Research Design and Methods
The course applies scientific method to clinical laboratory research problems,
systematic applications of hypothesis formation and decision making through
research design principles. Research proposal writing and the process of institutional review board approval and informed consent will also be covered.
(Prereq.: MTH 163 and admission to the CLS program)
CLS 450
Applied Clinical Chemistry
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of clinical chemistry
in the clinical laboratory. The course is designed to utilize and build upon theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the previous didactic courses (CLS
400, 425) and apply it to the performance of analytical procedures and management of the clinical chemistry laboratory. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS
program and CLS 400 and 425)
Clinical Laboratory Science 139
CLS 455
Applied Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the learning to the clinical hematology, hemostasis, and body fluids laboratories. Students will gain experience
processing and analyzing patient’s specimens with a wide variety of complex
procedures and instruments. Students will also expand their identification and
diagnostic skills on microscopic analysis of hematology and body fluid specimens. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 400, 405 and 410)
CLS 460
Applied Immunology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies concepts and techniques learned in
CLS 415. Using patient specimens, students will gain experience in the clinical
immunological techniques, methods, and management of antigen-antibody
reactions and identify the relationship to diseased states. The rotation also
includes the fundamentals of HLA testing and Flow Cytometry techniques
with interpretation of results. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
400 and 415)
CLS 465
Applied Immunohematology
Rotation with daily lecture which extends the concepts and skills learned in
CLS 420 to the blood bank setting for the performance of antibody identification techniques, hemolytic disease problems, quality assurance management,
solving of patients’ blood compatibility problems, apheresis, and cell therapy.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS 420)
CLS 470
Applied Clinical Microbiology
Rotation with daily lecture which applies the principles of CLS 430. Student
will process a variety of patient specimens in the microbiology laboratory and
gain experience with a wide variety of state of the art procedures and equipment for the isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria, fungi protozoa, helminthes, and viruses. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
430 and 433)
CLS 475
Advanced Applications in CLS
Selected study in one aspect of the practice of clinical laboratory science, such
as ancillary biology, cytogenetics, outreach clinics, or industry. Rotation and
lecture included. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and enrollment in
applied courses)
CLS 480
Advanced Topics in CLS
This course will cover, at an advanced level, the major areas of the clinical laboratory. Topics will also include information on new directions in laboratory
testing with an emphasis placed on its impact on current laboratory practice
and outcomes assessment. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and CLS
405, 410, 415, 420, 425, 430, 433, 435, and 440)
140 Clinical Laboratory Science
CLS 485
Advanced Studies in CLS
A capstone research project required for satisfactory completion of the CLS
program. Student will complete a research project under the supervision of
a mentor. Course culminates in a major paper and presentation. Area of
emphasis will be in one of the specialty or subspecialty areas included in the
clinical laboratory practice. (Prereq.: admission to the CLS program and senior
standing)
CLS 499
Independent Study in CLS
Individual reading or research under the guidance of a CLS instructor.
(Prereq.: admission to the CLS program; repeatable for maximum of one
credit)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES—COM
O
ur discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided
by the need to make communicative choices that are artful, ethical, and effective.
Students who major in communication
studies are concerned with: interpersonal
relationships, mass media, public advocacy
and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a
departmental adviser as early as possible to
design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Communication Studies Faculty
Deborah Redmond (Chair), Wes
Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel Hanson,
David Lapakko
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Communication Studies Major
Twelve courses overall — eight required
core courses and four courses within one
of eight emphases. For transfer students, at
least six of these courses must be taken at
Augsburg.
Required of all Communication Studies
majors:
Public Speaking
COM 111
COM 280
History of Rhetorical and
Communication Theory
COM 351
Argumentation
COM 352
Persuasion
COM 354
Interpersonal
Communication
COM 355
Small Group
Communication
COM 321
Business and Professional
Speaking
or COM 329 Intercultural
Communication
COM 490 Senior Keystone
Professional Communication Emphasis
This emphasis is intended for students
interested in studying communication from
an artistic and humanities perspective. It is
appropriate for career interests such as:
communication graduate school; other
professional graduate programs (e.g. law
school), rhetorical criticism, political communication and being a professional trainer, communication consultant, professional
speaker, or speech writer.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 321 (required), COM 329,
345, 399, 499; THR 350, 360; BUS 242,
301; ENL 220; POL 326, 342, 370; PSY
325, 371; REL 383; SOC 362, 363
Organizational Communication
Emphasis
Appropriate for: business related
careers such as professional manager, sales,
management consulting, technical consulting, internal communications, organizational or industrial consulting, human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate
programs in organizational studies.
Four additional electives from the following: COM 345 (required), COM 321,
326, 329, 399, 410, 480, 499; BUS 242,
340; PSY 325, 371, 373; SOC 265, 349,
375
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers.
Four additional electives from: BUS 242
or 440 (required); COM 321, 326, 329,
399, 410, 480, 499; BUS 340; ENL 223;
MIS 175; PSY 373; SOC 349
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142 Communication Studies
Human Relations Emphasis
Appropriate for students pursuing the
study of how organizations manage their
internal structure and personnel. People
who work in this area deal with such
issues as discrimination, work rules,
employee relations, etc.
Four additional electives from: BUS 340
(required); COM 321, 326, 329, 345, 399,
410; PSY 373, 485; SOC 265, 349, 375
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the
communication aspects of the marketingcommunication mix. This emphasis is particularly helpful for students interested in
an organizational role in marketing communication.
Four additional electives from: MKT
252 (required); COM 321, 326, 329, 399,
410, 480; MKT 352, 355, 357, 450; POL
342
Public Relations and Advertising
Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing fields public relations, crisis management, as well as advertising and promotional communication. An
internship in public relations, advertising,
or a related field is required.
Four additional electives from: ENL
227 (required); COM 321, 326, 329, 345,
399, 410, 480; ART 132, 224, 225; BUS
242, 252, 355; MIS 379; PSY 373; SOC
349, POL 342
Mass Communication and Journalism
Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into television, film, journalism, e-media, (both performance and
production), media criticism and policy, or
graduate school in mass communication or
journalism.
Four electives from the following: ENL
227 (required); COM 247, 321, 329, 343,
348, 399, 499: ART 132, 215, 224, 225,
315, 330, 340; ENL 226, 228, 241, 324,
327; POL 342; THR 232, 233, 325, 350,
360; BUS 254, INS 331
Graduate Study Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis would be
especially helpful for students planning to
do graduate work in such fields as communication studies, education, or law.
Four electives from the following: SOC
362 or ENL 481 (required); COM 321,
329, 499; PHI 230; POL 483; PSY 215,
315; SOC 363, 375
For All Eight Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate
in Augsburg’s interscholastic forensics program. Registering for and completing COM
188 (Forensics Practicum) can be used to
document participation. Students should
be aware that the tournament season is
essentially from October through midMarch, and should plan schedules accordingly.
All day majors should plan to include
at least one internship (COM 399) as one
of their electives.
Students may petition the department
to include as part of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not listed
above. Such requests must be submitted in
writing to the departmental adviser for
prior approval. Also, students may petition
to include up to three courses from other
ACTC schools as electives, with prior
approval of the adviser or department chair.
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our
belief that students are transformed
through a well-rounded curriculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and
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inquiry, ethical considerations, and an
understanding of the synergy between theory and practice. The major explores the
tension between art and commerce
through dialogues with film industry members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist
series. Students will gain experience in
scripting, directing, editing, and acting for
both 16mm film and digital. Students will
be introduced to the study of film theory,
criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in
related fields such as art, English, theatre,
philosophy, communication studies,
women’s studies, and American Indian
studies, to name a few.
Film Faculty
Deb Redmond (Program Director),
Kristin Anderson, Julie Bolton, Michael
Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug
Green, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio,
John McCaffrey, John Mitchell, Robert
Thom
Required of all Film Majors:
Six Core Courses
COM/THR 216 Film Production I
ENL 241
Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371
History of Cinema
COM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
COM 247
Documentary
THR 232
Acting
or THR 233 Acting for Camera
Five electives (three must be upper
division) must be chosen from the three
defined tracks below in consultation with
your advisor who is designated by the
program director. Note that not all elective
courses are offered every year, so alternatives within the track may have to be
chosen.
Film majors should fulfill the Senior
Keystone requirement in either the English
Department or Art Department.
Track #1 Production: This track is
designed for students interested in producing films/videos. Electives include:
COM/THR 312 16mm Film II, COM 343
Studio Production, COM 348 Digital Video
Production, COM 499 Independent Study,
Art 132 Photography, ART 215 Design for
New Media I, ART 315 Design for New
Media II, ART 340 Digital Imaging, ENL
228 Broadcast and Online Journalism,
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts,
PHY 119 Physics for the Fine Arts, THR
328 Stage Design
Track #2 Per for mance: This track is
designed for students interested in acting
and directing. Electives include: THR 233
Acting for the Camera, THR/ENL 325
Playwriting, THR 366 Stage Direction,
THR 328 Theatrical Design, THR 360
Interpretive Reading, THR 350 Voice for
Stage and Screen,THR 499 Independent
Study, ENL 328 Screenwriting, PHY 119
Physics for the Fine Arts
Track #3 Theor y & Culture: This track
is designed for students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context. Electives include: ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and
Popular Culture, ENL 228 Broadcast and
Online Journalism, ENL 240 Introduction
to Literary Study, ENL 430 Advanced
Studies in Theory and Method, COM 499,
INS 495 Indigenous Filmmakers, INS 264
American Indians in Cinema, WST/INS
481 Native American Women & Film, ART
240 Art History, PHI 260 Philosophy and
the Arts, PHI 120 Ethics, PHY 119 Physics
for the Fine Arts, SPA 248 Spanish and
Latin American Culture Through Film,
REL 309 Religion at the Movies
144 Communication Studies
Departmental Honors
The honors major is designed to
encourage overall excellence as well as
outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student.
Honors majors must maintain a 3.50 GPA
in the major and a 3.00 GPA overall, and,
as part of their major program, complete a
substantial independent project of honors
quality (COM 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111 Public Speaking
COM 280 History of Rhetorical and
Communication Theory
POL 342 Mass Communication in
Society
or COM 343 Studio Production
COM 351 Argumentation
or COM 352 Persuasion
COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
COM 345 Organizational Communication
or COM 355 Small Group
Communication
Film Minor
Six courses including:
ENL 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
COM/THR 216 Film Production I
THR 233 Acting for Camera
COM 343 Studio Production
COM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
Plus one of the following:
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
or THR 328 Screenwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
COM 247 Documentary
COM 348 Digital Video Production
THR 366 Stage Direction
INS 495 Indigenous Filmmakers
Note: For transfer students, at least
three of these six courses must be courses
offered at Augsburg. Prospective minors
must obtain prior approval from a communication studies faculty adviser.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in public schools
and allows them to become licensed to
teach at the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
complete the requirements for this program with a minimum grade of 2.0 in
major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All
requirements in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The
course requirements for this program are
listed in the Department of English section
of the catalog.
COMMUNICATION COURSES.
COM 111
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis,
style, listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Fall, spring)
COM 188
Forensics Practicum
A non-credit experience in forensics.
Communication Studies 145
COM/THR 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
COM 247
Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on
experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.
COM 280
Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to acquaint students with the world
of ideas that serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies.
(Fall)
COM/THR 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in COM 216 and adds
the study of color photography and sound design. Though exercises and
assignments the student will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing
short films. (Prereq.: COM/THR 216)
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students’ speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111)
COM 326
Building Working Relationships
This course explores working relationships in a changing world. Self-assessment tools and applied papers help participants gain a better understanding of
the role the individual plays within the context of workplace relationships.
Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.
(Prereq.: Junior or senior standing and at least one of the following courses —
SOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS 252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
COM 329
Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Spring: alternate years)
COM 343
Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, script-writing, directing, and producing for video. Should be taken
concurrently with THR 333. (Fall)
COM 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation
of employees, organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems.
146 Communication Studies
COM 348
Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on
post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine format news program and music video. (Prereq.:
COM 343 or 347)
COM 351
Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze
public arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM
111 or consent of instructor. Fall)
COM 352
Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying
special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3;
COM 111 or consent of instructor. Spring)
COM 354
Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers. (Spring)
COM 355
Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
leadership styles and conflict management. (Spring)
COM 410
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
Understanding through dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing
world. Collateral readings, open dialogue, and individual projects. (WEC only)
COM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENL 371)
COM 480
Public Relations/Promotional Communication
Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. (WEC only)
COM 490
Communication Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations About
Communication and Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and application of those theories to
each student’s sense of vocation. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
COM 495
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary
sources and methodology of research.
Computer Science 147
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
COM 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
COM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
COM 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
COM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
ELECTIVES.
See department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 440
BUS 450
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 430
INS 325
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 485
SOC 231
SOC 265
MIS 175
MIS 379
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
PHI 230
POL 342
POL 375
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 232
THR 325
THR 350
THR 360
COMPUTER SCIENCE—CSC
T
he Augsburg computer science
department strives to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in
computer science. We offer both a B.A. and
a B.S. major. The coursework provides students a strong base in computer science,
with emphasis on concepts rather than on
applications. We encourage students to
strengthen their coursework by electing an
internship or cooperative education experience. Our location in the Twin Cities provides us with an excellent resource of such
experiences for students, and allows them
to add practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Noel Petit (Chair), Larry Crockett,
James Moen, Charles Sheaffer, Erik
Steinmetz, Karen Sutherland
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Computer Science Major
Twelve courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
148 Computer Science
and Communications
Algorithms
Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 451 Programming Languages and
Compilers II
MAT 114 Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures (recommended)
and two electives from
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
Computational Economics
CSC 320
CSC 345
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Computer Science Major
Sixteen courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 451 Programming Languages and
Compilers II
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Two courses from:
and three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
The computational economics major
has been designed to serve students with
need for some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major
requires six courses from computer science, six from economics, and a required
capstone independent study. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
economics, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Major in Computational Economics
Thirteen courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and
Design
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
Computer Science 149
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 Management Science
ECO 315 Money and Banking
or EC0 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499 Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Computational Philosophy
Computational Philosophy emphasizes
areas of interest in which philosophy and
computer science overlap: logic, artificial
intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy
of mind, and philosophy of language. The
major requires seven courses from computer science, six from philosophy, and a
required capstone topics course. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
Fourteen courses including:
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 320
CSC 373
Algorithms
Symbolic Programming and
Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy II:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy III: Early
Modern and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 History of Philosophy IV:
Twentieth Century Philosophy
PHI 365 Philosophy of Science
PHI 410 Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in computer science major
courses, GPA of 3.10 overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170,
210, 345, one additional upper division
computer science course, and one of MAT
171 or MAT 145.
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as
completing a major requirement. A course
must also be completed with a grade of 2.0
or higher to count as a prerequisite for a
subsequent computer science course.
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES.
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
150 Computer Science
CSC 170
Structured Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a
high-level programming language. (Three hours of lecture, one-and-one-half
hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3; MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210
Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three
hours of lecture, one-and-one-half hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and
one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 240
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory,
distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3)
CSC 272
UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is
assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has
done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another
course with a study of a programming language)
CSC 320
Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching
and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and
tree and graph traversal algorithms. The limitations of algorithms, Turing
machines, the classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and
assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization
and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional, symbolic languages, such as
Lisp or Scheme. Techniques for implementing such languages, including metacircular interpretation and garbage collection. Applications to selected problems from artificial intelligence. (Prereq: CSC 210)
CSC 385
Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122
or MAT 145 or MAT 171)
Computer Science 151
CSC 431
Introduction to AI Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing,
sensor fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and CSC 210)
CSC 440
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCP/IP and
other network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and
a detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 240 and 345)
CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and
semantics, parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.:
ENL 111, CSC 385 or concurrent registration, and CSC 320)
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and
the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC
345, CSC 450, and CSC 385)
CSC 457
Computer Graphics
A study of the foundational algorithms required for computer graphics. Topics
include geometric algorithms, geometric modeling, graphics techniques,
graphical user interfaces, human-centered software development, computer
animation, virtual environments and 3D immersive rendering. (Prereq: CSC
210, MPG 4)
CSC 495
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than
twice as part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
CSC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
CSC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
CSC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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ECONOMICS—ECO
T
he Department of Economics offers a
program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an
emphasis on national and international
issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or
to work successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts
emphasis within the major.
The department offers five majors. The
economics major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in the business
world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into
the field of computer science. The combined economics/business administration
major allows students great flexibility in
order to explore both fields. Finally, the
teaching major in political science/economics allows secondary education licensure students to obtain a solid background
for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm
foundation for confronting change because
it presents a disciplined way to analyze and
make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership
and leads to a great diversity of career
opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, private and public international
service. Pre-law and potential Master of
Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider economics as
a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such
as business administration, international
relations, mathematics, management information systems, political science, history,
and area study programs. Students who are
interested in any type of quantitatively oriented graduate program in economics or in
business are encouraged to either major or
minor in mathematics. These students
should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for specific course
suggestions.
Internships are recommended. Students
must consult with the department chair
and the internship office before registering
for academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete
at least three upper division economics
courses for a major and two for a minor.
Transfer classes must have been completed
in the last 10 years with at least a 2.0
grade.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Keith Gilsdorf,
Stella Hofrenning
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major in Economics
Economics Core:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 Research Methods in
Econometrics
and three other upper division economics
courses
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics Class:
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences
or MAT 145, 146 Calculus I & II
Economics 153
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 Research Methods in
Econometrics
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 318 Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 413 Labor Economics
ECO 399 Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163
ENL 223 Writing for Business and the
Professions
PHI 120 Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Major in Computational Economics
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and
Business Administration
Five economics courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course.
Six accounting/business
administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 Financial Management
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
and one other upper division business
course.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore,should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive
oral examination in the major field of concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112, 113, 312, 313, and one additional economics upper division course.
Other configurations may be permitted by
consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the
department are strongly encouraged to
select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
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ECONOMICS COURSES..
ECO 110
Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications of many problems facing a
metro-urban environment especially in the areas of education, housing, and
transportation and is designed for those students who do not plan to major in
economics, business administration, or MIS.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and
fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112
and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 311
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of
fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113)
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and
the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall)
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction
to welfare economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring and alternate Winter
Trimester)
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial
banks, and the Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate
economic activity. Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.:
ECO 112. Fall and alternate Winter Trimester)
ECO 317
Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that
rely on different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including
systemic changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and
compared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: Every three years)
Economics 155
ECO 318
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern techniques of management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
decisions. Emphasis is on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental protection, the shortest route, and inventory
models. (Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall Trimester and Spring Semester)
ECO 360
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among
nations. Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments,
exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring:
alternate years)
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
This course addresses the environmental problems such as tropical deforestation, despoilation of air and water, ozone depletion, and global warming that
arise in the process of economic development to better the standard of living
of the developed and developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113. Every
three years)
ECO 413
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of
wage collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.:
ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among
the topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of
demand and cost functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management. (Prereq.: BUS 379, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical
tools to the areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312,
313, MAT 122. On demand)
ECO 490
Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the application of statistical models
and methods to economic problems. Emphasis is on use of econometric software to analyze data and to test hypotheses. This course satisfies the Keystone
requirement. (Prereq.: ECO 112 and ECO 113, and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
ECO 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
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Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ECO 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. (P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299
ECO 399
Directed Study
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. (Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent of instructor.
P/N grading only.)
ECO 499
Independent Study/Research
EDUCATION—EED, ESE, EDC, EDU, SPE
T
he Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education
programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the
State of Minnesota for elementary (grades
K-8), secondary (grades 5-12) in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and social studies, grades 9-12 in biology, chemistry, and physics, grades 5-8 in
general science, and K-12 specialist licenses in visual arts, physical education, music,
Note:
and special education: EBD and LD. (N
special education: EBD and LD are available in WEC only.) The K-12 Reading
Licensure Endorsement is also available at
the graduate level to already licensed
teachers.
Degree and/or licensure programs are
available in both weekday and weekend
formats. Weekend College degree and
licensure programs are limited to elementary, communication arts/literature, social
studies, visual arts, and special education.
Additional teaching majors are available
through the weekday program and open to
weekday and weekend students who can
take courses on a weekday schedule. All
prerequisite, elementary core, and professional education courses except field work
and student teaching are available on a
weekend or weekday late afternoon/
evening schedule. Fieldwork and student
teaching must be completed during regular
weekday hours. All students must have
some time available each term for field
experiences.
A graduate level licensure option is
available in weekend format to those
already holding a B.A. degree. Graduate
courses taken for licensure can be applied
to a Master of Arts in Education degree.
Contact the Education Department or
Weekend and Graduate Admissions for
information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure
programs must apply for acceptance into
the education department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. State law
requires completion of the PPST-PRAXIS I
exam prior to beginning 300-400 level
courses. Criteria for acceptance into the
education department are available in the
department. Students complete a semester
of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs. State law requires passing appropriate exams prior to recommendation for
licensure: PPST, Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test, and one or more subject
matter tests.
The education department offers nonlicensure majors in elementary education
and education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also
offers a special education minor which is
described at the end of this section after
course listings.
All students are assigned an education
department adviser at the outset of coursework. All students are expected to become
knowledgeable of programs and follow
through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education
department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students
may participate in an international student
teaching program. Those interested in further information should contact the education department at least one year prior to
student teaching. Students who teach
abroad will do part of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct
Augsburg faculty supervision.
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Note: Major changes in Minnesota teacher
licensure were implemented in the fall of
2000. No one may be licensed under programs described in catalogs prior to 2002.
Students who entered the College under
earlier catalogs must comply with the
requirements of the new licensure programs.
Education Faculty
Lynn Lindow (Chair), Chris Brown,
Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire,
Gretchen Irvine, Mary Jacobson,
Christopher Johnstone, Anne Kaufman,
Carol Knicker, Gregory Krueger, Susan
O’Connor, Vicki Olson, Donna Patterson,
Ron Petrich, Linda Stevens, Barbara West
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION—EED/EDC
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements:
SCI 110
SCI 111
Elementary education majors are
required to complete the following nonmajor and major courses. To be licensed
they must also complete an approved middle school specialty area and student teaching. Degree-seeking students follow the
bachelor of science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Option B is for WEC and/or transfer students with at least one college level science
course accepted in transfer or for day students who have already started this
sequence.
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics
or EED 495 Elementary Education
Physical Science (summer
school only; does not fulfill
general education requirement)
PHY 114 Earth Science for Elementary
Teachers
or EED 200 Elementary Education Earth
Science (summer school only;
does not fulfill general education requirement)
BIO 102 The Biological World
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change—see Education
Department for most current list):
ENL 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for non-math specialty
students
MPG 3:
MPG 4:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary
Teachers I (required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary
Teachers II (required)
MAT 137 (optional)
MAT 138 (required)
Science sequence for non-science specialty
students
Option A is for DAY students who do not
have college level science courses in their
background.
Natural Science I
Natural Science II
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 211 Topics: MN American Indians
(.5)
Foundations Block II (courses from this
point and on require admissions to the
department)
Elementary Education 159
EDC 310 Learning and Development
Methods Block I
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical
Education (.25)
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language
Arts/Children’s Literature
Methods Block II
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social
Studies/Thematic Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
EDC 490 School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.03.0). Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an elementary major
who do not complete student teaching can
graduate through the elementary education
non-licensure major.
Middle School Specialty Areas (requirements subject to change — see Education
Department for most current list)
Communication Arts Specialty
ENL 220 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENL 240 Introduction to Literary Study
COM 329 or 351 or 354 or 355
EED 331 Middle School Writing Methods
(.5)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Adolescent
Literature/Reading in the
Content Areas
Social Studies Specialty
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
HIS 120, 121
or 122 US History
ECO 113 Microeconomics
Choose 1: HIS 103: HIS 104; PSY 105;
SOC 121; SOC 241
Human or Cultural Geography (take elsewhere — see Education Department for
suggestions)
ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social
Studies (.5)
Math Specialty
MPG 4 or MAT 114 Precalculus
MAT 122 Calculus for the Behavioral
Sciences
or MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252 Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematics
MAT 287 History of Mathematics
ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics (.5)
Science Specialty
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry II
or CHM 116 General Chemistry II
BIO 101 Human Biology
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
SCI 106 Meteorology
Geology (take elsewhere — see Education
Department for suggestions)
ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science (.5)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50
in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and
grades of P in student teaching courses are
required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of
two full courses graded P/N, plus student
teaching, is the maximum allowed within
the elementary education major requirements.
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A graduate-level elementary licensure
option is available through Weekend
College. Licensure is obtained through a
combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. The graduate credits can be
used toward the MAE degree. Contact the
Education Department or Weekend and
Graduate Admissions for information.
SECONDARY EDUCATION—ESE/EDC
I
t is the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the education department and the subject area
major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisers in both
their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, biology, chemistry,
communication arts/literature, health,
mathematics, music, physical education,
physics, social studies, and grades 5-8 general science.
Licensure requirements in the state of
Minnesota for teaching in secondary
schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure
program. These requirements are: baccalaureate degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of
an approved licensure program.
Non-departmental requirements:
ENL 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 211 Topics: Minnesota American
Indians (.5)
Foundations Block II (Courses from this
point and on require admission to the education department.)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
Methods Block I
ESE 300 Reading/Writing in the Content
Area
ESE 325 Creating Learning
Environments
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods
in Licensure Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
EDC 490 School and Society
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.03.0)
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50
in education, 2.50 in the teaching major,
and P in student teaching are required for
licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a grade of 2.0 or
better.
Art, Music, and Physical Education
Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one
of these areas follow the secondary education program even though they may plan
to teach at the elementary school level. A
person with a major in one of these special
Elementary Education 161
areas will take two to three courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary
levels. Note: Recommendation for teacher
licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the
requirements for the bachelor of music
education major.
Students may no longer license in a
minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is
available through Weekend College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Contact the Education Department or
WEC Admissions for information.
Art, music, and physical education
teacher education programs lead to licensure for grades K-12.
EDUCATION CORE COURSES - EDC.
EDC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
EDC 200
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban
fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide
an awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and
stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is the Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview,
and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. (WEC and Summer only)
EDC 210
Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the
major minority groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
EDC 211
Minnesota American Indians (.5)
An overview of cultural content, world view, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and
culture.
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the
use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio-visual and computer-based materials for teaching/learning situations. Computer training will be included in this course.
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EDC 310
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning.
Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EDC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
EDC 410
The Learner with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis
on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes,
and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department or special permission of instructor)
EDC 490
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and
professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. This course meets the Senior Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION - EED.
EED 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer, only)
This course is designed to provide hands-on investigations that model modern
inquiry learning and teaching strategies. It meets the basic earth science subject matter standards for initial licensure. This is a content intensive course.
Plan to spend much time outside of class reading and completing assignments.
EED 299
EED 311
See description on page 96.
K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 320
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading,
including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience required. (Preq.: PPST and admissions to department)
Elementary Education 163
EED 330
K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children’s Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children’s literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and processes appropriate to middle level students. Emphasis will include the writing process, types of writing,
and integrated writing across the curriculum. This course is required for students seeking elementary licensure with a communication arts/literature specialty.
EED 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to depart-
ment)
EED 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department. MAT 137 recommended)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department. Day students register concurrently with EED
380)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required
for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree program and program portfolio.
164 Secondary Education
EED 495
Topics: Elementary Education Physical Science
Students will participate in hands-on experiments to explore properties of and
changes in matter; position, motion and force; light, heat, electricity, and magnetism; and kinds of and ways to transfer energy. Taking the physical concepts
learned, students will develop demonstrations and lessons for K-5 classrooms.
Assessment is based on written assignments, a technology project, lessons/
demonstrations, and classroom participation. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department; Students must be Elementary Education majors — this course
does NOT meet the Science Lab graduation requirement. Summer only)
SECONDARY EDUCATION - ESE.
ESE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ESE 299
ESE 300
See description on page 96.
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department. Note: Students seeking the 5-12
Communication Arts/Literature license do not need to take this course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in social studies taught
concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization
based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note: Students
seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not need to take this course.)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in mathematics taught
concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Secondary Education 165
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Also required for elementary concentration in communication arts/literature.
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle school and high
school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Secondary licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses require two to
three. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program
portfolio.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION:
EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES
AND/OR SPECIAL EDUCATION:
LEARNING DISABILITIES—SPE
T
Required Education Courses for EBD:
he special education EBD and LD
majors are available only through Weekend
College; ideally, to people who are currently in schools working with students with
this label. These majors lead to Minnesota
teaching licensure in special education
with a specialty in emotional/behavioral
disabilities and/or learning disabilities.
Courses labeled SPE are to be taken during
the final year of coursework while students
are working in an EBD or LD setting.
Variations on this ideal are possible; see the
Education Department for more information.
A graduate level licensure option is
available through Weekend College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115
ENL 111
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Effective Writing
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
(.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/
Children’s Literature
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315 Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
SPE 400 Teaching Students with
Emotional and Behavior
Disabilities
SPE 410 Implementing Assessment
Strategies
SPE 420 Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430 Instructional and Behavioral
Practices
SPE 490 Parent and Professional
Planning
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Summer Practicum
Required Education Courses for LD:
All courses for the EBD major, with the
exception of SPE 430, plus:
SPE 424 Etiology and Origins of
Learning Disabilities
SPE 434 Teaching Content Areas to
Students with Learning
Disabilities
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SPE 315
Critical Issues Seminar
(.5 course)
The purpose of this course is to discuss critical issues in the field, create a
final portfolio synthesizing your coursework and experience, and prepare for
student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral
disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual
models as they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and
how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and
person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual
program plans and to create effective learning environments for students
labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department)
SPE 424
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities (LD).
This includes an in-depth look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as
various theoretical models (sociological, biological, psychological, cognitive,
and behavioral) applied to understanding learning disabilities. The course will
also provide a critique of current philosophical positions in the field. Students
will also acquire knowledge related to accessing information relevant to the
field of learning disabilities. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are
labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active and non-aversive
approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the department)
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SPE 434
Teaching Content Areas to Students With Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate instruction that support the learning of students identified as
having learning disabilities. The course will specifically focus on the areas of
reading, writing and listening comprehension, math, reasoning, and problemsolving skills. There will be a strong focus on the modifications involved in
these areas and the planning process involved. (Prereq.: PPST and admission
to department)
SPE 490
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs,
specifically those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form strong connections with
community agencies is emphasized. This course along with SPE 315 meets the
Senior Keystone requirement in the core curriculum. (Prereq: ENL 111 or 112,
or HON 111, PPST and admission to department).
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Student teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within
an internship context.
SPECIAL EDUCATION MINOR.
The special education minor requires
six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the
needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues. This minor is
available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in
Special Education
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
EDC 410
Choose one from the following:
PSY 250 Child Development
PSY 251 Adolescent and Young Adult
PSY 252 Aging and Adulthood
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265 Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of Social
Policy
PSY 357 Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
Interested students should contact the
director of special education at the outset
of coursework.
The Learner with Special Needs
(see EDC course descriptions)
EDU 491
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus
on-campus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with
the special education director about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses in special education minor or
consent of instructor. Open to all.)
ENGINEERING
A
ugsburg College has cooperative
arrangements with two universities to
allow students to earn a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either the University
of Minnesota Institute of Technology,
Minneapolis; or Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan. Because
of the special requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation
with the Augsburg engineering adviser is
necessary. Applications for these programs
require the recommendation of the
Augsburg engineering adviser. Contact Jeff
Johnson, Physics Department,
612-330-1070.
University of Minnesota
The Institute of Technology and
Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides
for two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
Engineering (B.A./B.E.) enables students
to receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg College and a bachelor of engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. The program typically involves
three years at Augsburg and two years at
the Institute of Technology.
Students may apply for the program
after completing the sophomore year. At
that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into
the program. Formal application to the
Institute of Technology may be completed
during the second semester of the junior
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year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Arts/Master of
Engineering (B.A./M.E.) enables
students to receive a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and a
master of engineering degree from the
University of Minnesota. This program
involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
The curriculum is the same as the
B.A./B.E. curriculum with the addition of
several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate curriculum. The number of such
courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the
B.A./M.E. program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year
at Augsburg. Formal application for the
program may be completed during the
senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the Institute of
Technology staff regarding courses that
should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the B.A./M.E.
program are not guaranteed admission to
the Institute of Technology.
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Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to
receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg and a bachelor of engineering
degree from Michigan Technological
University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and
are recommended by the engineering
adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore
opportunities for graduate work at
Michigan Technological University. Further
information on these and other graduate
programs is available from the Augsburg
engineering adviser.
Financial Aid: Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged
to apply to the engineering school of their
choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and
academic performance as criteria.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 116 General Chemistry
CSC 170 Structured Programming
ENL 111 Effective Writing
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
or PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses
at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121, 122 are taken in the freshman
year. Students interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM 351, 352.
ENGLISH—ENL
T
hose who study English believe that
an intense concern for words, ideas, and
images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing
helps all of us clarify and share our
thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate
the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life’s
complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which
we live and work.
English relates closely to other majors.
With the other arts, English is concerned
with the pleasure that comes from artistic
creation and with the contemplation of
works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and
group behavior. With philosophy, English
is interested in ideas and in the relation
between meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With
speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and
humanities, English studies the way people
have acted and thought at different times
and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English
integrates its program with the cultural
opportunities of this vital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or
recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors
have the opportunity to use and refine
their skills through working in internships
on and off campus, tutoring English
Language Learners (ELL) students, or
tutoring in the writing lab.
Students with an Augsburg English
major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library sci-
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ence, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Kathryn Swanson (Chair), Robert
Cowgill, Cass Dalglish, Suzanne Donksy,
Douglas Green, Joan Griffin, John
Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan Jorgensen,
Dallas Liddle, James McCormick,
John Mitchell, Joe Moses, John Schmit,
Mzenga Wanyama, Cary Waterman, Susan
Williams
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Choosing a Concentration
The English Literature, Language, and
Theor y concentration provides students
various approaches to the life-enhancing
study of the written word and visual text.
Spotlight courses focus on specific authors,
genres, or themes, and provoke discovery
of new literary experiences. Courses in
African American, Native American, Asian
American, and post colonial literatures
reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English,
American, and World literatures are organized by historical periods and provide a
classically structured framework of study.
Courses in literary theory demand the
intense and intellectually challenging
engagement of text, culture, and self.
While some of our courses foreground
theoretical approaches to literature and
deeply examine race, class, and gender in
the consideration of their subject matter,
all of our courses infuse these concerns
into their engagement with primary works
of fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, film,
and drama.
All literature classes involve students in
dynamic and enjoyable literary examina-
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tion, and are taught by professors who love
teaching and who love literature. Our
classes develop and demand the skills of
aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical
reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical and engaging writing — skills of the
educated and employable citizen.
The literature, language, and theory
concentration offers courses of study crosslisted with American Indian Studies, Art,
Communication Studies, Film, Theatre
Arts, and Women’s Studies.
The English Writing concentration is
for students who intend to develop professional skills in either Creative or Media
Writing. Over the course of their study,
students will master terminology; understand historical, legal, and ethical issues
relevant to the field; and study the works
of established writers and professionals.
The writing major emphasizes expanding
competencies in observation, research, and
analysis that enable writers to gather material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their work. Writing majors will
understand the interdisciplinary demands
inherent in creative and media writing
(including issues of design) and will
enhance their appreciation of the aesthetic
possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Writing courses are taught by dedicated
professors who are practicing writers themselves.
The writing concentration offers
courses of study cross-listed with Art,
Communication Studies, and Theater Arts.
The Communication Ar ts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major is for students
who seek to be licensed to teach in
Minnesota in Communication
Arts/Literature. Students are encouraged to
take courses toward their major during the
freshman and sophomore years, and to
apply for the education licensure program
no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work
with advisers in the English department
and the education department in order to
meet the professional requirements within
the education department as well as the
requirements for the major. Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be
achieved through an English major, which
requires at least two additional, specific
courses, or through a Communication
Studies major.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
English Literature, Language, and
Theory Concentration
The concentration requires nine
courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112.
Students must take at least one 200level literature course as a prerequisite for
upper division courses in English, as well
as either ENL 220 or ENL 221. No more
than two 200-level literature courses may
count for the major.
Students must take at least three 300level courses, with one each in British
Literature, American Literature, and World
Literature.
Majors must take at least two 400-level
courses. Any 300-level course serves as a
prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400level course must fulfill the keystone
requirement.
Minor in English Literature, Language,
and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112 are required. One course
must be ENL 220 or ENL 221; the remaining four must be literature, language and
theory courses, three of which must be
upper division courses.
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English Writing Concentration
Minor in Writing
Students must take 10 or 11 courses
above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112,
including three Literature, Language, and
Theory courses. At least one of these must
be at the 300-level or higher.
A minor with an open emphasis
requires five writing courses above ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including
at least one course from the 200-level and
two from the 300-level.
Creative Writing Emphasis
Two introductory writing courses at the
200-level:
ENL 226 (required) and either ENL 220 or
221.
And a 300 level writing sequence:
Either Fiction I and Fiction II (ENL 320
and 321), or Poetry I and Poetry II (ENL
322 and 323).
And one elective from the following:
ENL 227; ENL 228; ENL 320 or ENL 322;
ENL 324; ENL/COM 328; ENL/THR 325;
an approved ACTC Creative Writing
Course; or an internship.
And ENL 420, the Keystone writing course.
An additional art class is required, either
Web Design I (ART 215) or Graphic
Design (ART 225).
Media Writing Emphasis
Media Ethics and Theory (ENL 390) must
be one of the language, literature, and
theory courses; and three introductory
courses:
ENL 227 (required), and a choice from
ENL 220, 221, 226, or 228;
And ENL 327 Quantitative Journalism;
And one elective from the following:
ENL 324; ENL/COM 328; ENL/THR 325;
an approved ACTC Writing/Reporting
Course; or an internship.
And ENL 420, the Keystone writing course.
Additional art classes are required: Web
Design I (ART 215) and Graphic Design
(ART 225).
A minor with a creative emphasis
requires five writing courses above ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must
include ENL 226, and at least three upper
division creative writing courses, two of
which must be a 300 two-course writing
sequence.
A minor with a media emphasis
requires six courses above ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112, and must include
ENL 227 or 228, ENL 390, one design
course, and three upper division media
writing courses.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in
English):
ENL 220 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENL 240 Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365 Contemporary Post Colonial
Fiction
ENL 380 Introduction to the English
Language
ENL 396 Internship in Teaching Writing
And three upper-division ENL Literature
courses, one each in British, American, and
World Literature.
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in
forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to departmental approval).
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Additional Courses (outside the English
Department):
COM 112 Contest Public Speaking
COM 343 Broadcast Production I
COM 352 Persuasion
COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Literature and
Reading
ESE 351 5-12 Methods: Speaking and
Listening (.5 course)
ESE 352 5-12 Methods: Media Literacy
(.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are
required for licensure. They include EDC
200, 210, 211, 220, 310; ESE 325, 350,
351, 352; EDC 410, 490; student teaching.
Contact an education department adviser
for information about education courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall; submit proposal to department
chair by early Oct. in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend
paper before faculty committee. Honors
project may be an independent study program (refer to departmental guidelines).
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg. Transfer students
who minor in English must take at least
two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students
with a B.A. in English from another college
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken
before the department can recommend a
student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students
to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in
composition must have a score of 4 or 5.
Students who do not show competence in
composition skills—such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and
constructing paragraphs and sentences—are
required to enroll in Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) where they receive more individual instruction than is possible in
Effective Writing (ENL 111). These students must pass Developmental Writing
(ENL 101) with a grade of 2.0 or higher
before enrolling in Effective Writing (ENL
111).
Note: Students should register for ENL
101 during the first semester of attendance
if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111
should be completed, if possible, during
the first year.
Students in Developmental Writing
(ENL 101), Effective Writing (ENL 111),
HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in
consultation with their instructor up
through the last week of class (without
special permission/petition). Students who
choose to receive a traditional grade in
either course will receive a grade of N (one
time only) if their work is below a 2.0. A
student who repeats ENL 101 or 111 and
does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher,
will receive a grade of 0.0.
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ENGLISH COURSES.
Ser vice Courses: The department offers these service courses for students as required by a
placement test. Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to
hold his/her place in the course.
ENL 101
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENL 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of
students identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for
this course is 2.0.
ENL 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques, and writing
critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students’ effectiveness in
choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising
for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
HON 111
Effective Writing for Liberating Letters
This course takes a problem-based, process-oriented approach to expository
writing. Attention is given to choosing, organizing, and developing topics;
thinking critically; reading closely; and revising carefully for clarity and style.
The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 112
Advanced Effective Writing
Advanced Effective Writing follows the same purposes and procedures as ENL
111; placement is determined by a writing sample submitted by students upon
entry to the college. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENL 217/218 English for Language Learners
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level
materials, and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing
determines placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ELL requirement is met. Students continue in
ELL until the requirement is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses.
Literature, Language, and Theory Courses: The 200-level courses in the literature, language,
and theory track of the English major develop foundational competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for diverse literary discovery. These courses
require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
ENL 240
Introduction to Literary Study
This course develops students’ critical and analytical skills in reading and
appreciating all kinds of literary texts and genres, including poetry, fiction,
and drama. Emphasis is placed on learning fundamental terms and concepts
that serve future literary inquiry and enjoyment. Required for Communication
Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON
111, or ENL 112)
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ENL 241
Introduction to Cinema Arts
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and historical evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of
film form and selected aesthetic movements. (Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 250
American Voices
American Literature is made up of many voices that are distinct from the dominant voices in American culture; each term this course focuses on a different
collection of those voices. A specific minority literature, such as Hispanic
American Literature, Asian American Literature, or African American
Literature, is usually emphasized each term; sometimes the course explores
the writing of women or gay writers. Determine which version of the course is
being offered in any given section by checking the departmental web page, or
get a detailed course description in the English department. (Prereq or co-req.:
ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 255
American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature and the ways in which
literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The
course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking skills
through in-class presentation and small group discussion. Course cross-lists
with American Indian Studies. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or HON 111, or
ENL 112)
Spotlight Courses — Offered Alternating Terms
ENL 260
The Author in Depth
A chance to investigate closely an author of significant influence in various
cultural contexts. Course subjects may include “Shakespeare on Page, Stage,
and Screen,” “Tolkien’s Life, Times, and Works,” “The Cinema of Orson
Welles,” “Mark Twain in the 20th Century,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111, or
HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 270
Rites of Thematic Passage
This course traces a specific theme through changing historical, literary, and
cultural contexts. Course subjects may include “The Heroic Journey,”
“Literature and Landscape,” “Utopian Visions,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL 111,
or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 280
Literatures of Convention and Change
Students will consider literary and cultural developments that fix generic conventions and ways authors subvert or challenge those conventions. Course
subjects may include “History of Detective Fiction,” “The Short Story,” “Sports
and Literature,” “Victorian Thrillers,” “The Musical on Stage and Screen,” and
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others. Check the departmental Web page for the title of a given section.
(Prereq or co-req.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 290
Explorations in Language and Theory
An introductory course in applied literary or language theory. Course subjects
may include “Cinema and Sexuality,” “Strategies in Reading the Novel,”
“Challenging the Gaze,” “Language and Society,” and others. Check the
departmental Web page for the title of a given section. (Prereq or co-req: ENL
111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts. These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by
employing techniques, terminology, and research methods of the discipline, resulting in effective
and substantive expository writing about the subject. Students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see
writing courses), or a 200-level literature course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
British Literature
ENL 330
Shakespeare
Study of the bard’s major plays — comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances
— for their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221, or a 200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 332
Renaissance and Reformation
A survey of 14th- to 17th-century British literature, with attention to its
European contexts. Begins with the Reformation of the 14th century and
Canterbury Tales and ends with the Puritan Revolution and Paradise Lost.
Themes include “the enchantment of evil”; the hero as lover and courtier;
utopian dreams and the literature of conquest; the writer as politician; and the
challenges to religious certainty in a post-Ptolemaic universe. Major writers
include Marlowe, Spenser, Shakespeare, More, and Donne. (Prereq.: ENL 220
or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 333
British and American Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries:
Strange Shores
British and American writers of this period are surveyed, with attention to the
historical, intellectual and social influences of the major literary movements
on both sides of the Atlantic. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 334
British literature: Reason and Romanticism
This class investigates the literary texts now called Romanticism within the
history and culture of late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain. The famous
“big six” poets (Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats) will be
studied in the context of poetic predecessors and influences (Burns, Cowper,
Smith) and contemporary talents in other genres, including Austen,
Wollstonecraft, and Scott. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature
course, or consent of instructor.)
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Eng 336
British literature: The Age of Victoria
If America was the world’s cultural and political leader in the 20th century,
Britain was the leader of the 19th century. Students will study the literature
and culture of Queen Victoria’s England and her empire from the 1830s
through 1914 in all four major genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and essay.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 337
The British Novel: Love and Learn
This course traces two great structuring ideas — the love-plot and the education-plot — in the rise and development of the British novel in the 18th and
19th centuries. The course spans 150 years of literary history, while studying
and critiquing the ways literary theorists and historians have explained and
theorized British fiction. Authors surveyed include Defoe, Richardson, Austen,
Trollope, Bronte, Eliot, and others. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level
literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 338
Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
A variable survey of drama in English by British and Commonwealth playwrights, organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include
“Mysteries and Moralities,” “London Onstage,” “The Empire Strikes Back,”
and “What Is My Nation?” Readings range from the Middle Ages to the present. THR 250 satisfies the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221, or a 200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 339
Modern British and Irish Writers
Writers of the first half of the 20th century are surveyed, with attention paid
to their contribution to modernism, experimentation, and literary form.
Virginia Woolf, William Butler Yeats, James Joyce, Henry Green, D.H.
Lawrence, Samuel Becket, and Muriel Spark are among the authors surveyed.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
American Literature
ENL 350
Readings in American Minority and Alternative Literatures
A chance to look in depth at authors, themes, historical influences, and theoretical issues surrounding both classical and emerging minority literature. The
course’s focus varies. A specific ethnic literature or a specific writer may be
emphasized; at other times topics that cross the boundaries of minority literatures will be examined. Check the departmental web page for a given section’s
emphasis. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 351
19th Century American Literature
Covers the intellectual and social environment that affected the writers of the
period. Many different genres — slave narratives, romances, tall tales, epic
poetry — are considered. Douglass, Jacobs, Thoreau, Melville, Hawthorne,
Twain, Emerson, Dickinson, James, and Wharton are among the authors surveyed. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
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ENL 352
American Literature from 1900 to 1945
Naturalism, the rise of modernism, the development of social protest literature, significant movements such as the Harlem Renaissance, and other major
developments of the period are charted. Cather, Dreiser, Elliot, Fitzgerald,
Faulkner, Hemingway, Hughes, and Hurston are among the writers considered.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 353
American Literature from 1945 to the Present
Writers surveyed include O’Connor, Bellow, Baraka, Baldwin, Ellison, Erdrich,
Roth, Pynchon, Oates, Kingston, Mailer, Williams, Wideman, Morrison, as
well as contemporary fiction writers represented by the Best American Short
Stories anthologies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course,
or consent of instructor.)
ENL 354
Contemporary American Poetry
A survey of the work of poets who have come into prominence since mid-20th
century as represented in the anthology Contemporary American Poetry.
Attention will be given to younger and/or less prominent poets represented in
the Best American Poetry series. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 355
Themes in American Indian Literature
The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest,
Poetics and Politics of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature,
Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation.
Students focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts.
Course cross-lists with American Indian Studies. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or
a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 358
Readings in American Drama
A variable survey of American drama from the early 20th century to the present, organized historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include
American Families, Blacks and Whites, and Sex and Self on the American
Stage. Readings range from O’Neill and Treadwell to Shanley and Parks.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
World Literature in Translation
ENL 360
The Classical Tradition
A study of the major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer,
Virgil, Aeschylus, Sophocles, through Dante. Works are studied with reference
to their mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence
on later literature, and their enduring relevance. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or
a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
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ENL 361
The Medieval World
A survey of medieval literature from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the
14th century, this course emphasizes themes of cultural collision and synthesis: pagans — both classical and “barbarian” — and Christians; Islam and
Christendom. Attention is paid to heroic traditions (myth, epic, saga,
romance, hagiography); the literature of courtly and profane love; and visions
of heaven and hell. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course,
or consent of instructor.)
ENL 362
Renaissance to Modern Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the renaissance to
the modern period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais,
Voltaire, and Ibsen. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course,
or consent of instructor.)
ENL 365
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
This examination of contemporary world fiction includes work by authors
from Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, and fiction written by
indigenous authors worldwide. The course explores novels in relation to language, culture, and gender in an age of globalization and fragmented nationalisms, considering fictions in their literary, cultural, and social contexts.
Cross-listed with Women’s Studies. Required for Communication
Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
The course studies novels and short stories by women across cultures.
Emphasis on the conditions that have affected women’s writing (including race
and class), the reflection of women’s unique experience in their writing, and
the ways in which women writers have contributed to and modified the
Western literary heritage. This course is cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 368
Readings in World Drama
A variable survey of drama in translation from around the world, organized
historically and/or thematically. Sample topics include Classical Theaters,
Spanish and Latin American Drama from the Renaissance to the Present,
Social Issues in Contemporary World Drama. THR 250 satisfies the prerequisite for this course. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course
or THR 250, or consent of instructor.)
Language, Media, and Theory
ENL 371
History of Cinema
A chronological survey of the development of cinema from the inception of
the moving image in the late 19th century through the emergence of film as
one of the most important popular art forms of the 20th century. Emphasis
will be placed on important international cinematic artistic movements, such
as Italian neo-realism and the French New Wave, on cultural contexts that
influenced the reception of film art, and on technological advancements that
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altered the medium and influenced both narrative and documentary filmmakers. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of
instructor.)
ENL 380
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning
the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Required for
the Communication Arts/Literature Licensure major. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or
221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 385
Language and Power
Students will consider both spoken and written examples of language as a
means of establishing, maintaining, or revoking power. They will also pay
attention to gender differences in the use of language and analyze ways in
which speakers and writers can both create and revise reality via the language
they use. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent
of instructor.)
ENL 390
Media Ethics and Theory
This course acquaints students with the concepts and functions of the news
media in a global society, exploring the interaction of ethical and legal principles of American journalism and considering the role of the news media in
historical, economic, and technological contexts. The course will analyze situations that have arisen in the past and situations that arise now in a digitized
information world. Students will study the special position given the media in
the United States and will consider First Amendment protections and the
media’s responsibilities to inform the public in a free and democratic society.
Cross listed with Communication. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
ENL 394
Composition Theory and Practice
Students will examine composition as a relatively new field of study, one in
which research in such areas as cognition, language acquisition, gender differences in language, and code switching are relevant. Using both spoken and
written language, students will apply various theoretical positions to the language they and others use to communicate in a range of linguistic tasks.
Recommended for licensure and potential graduate students. (Prereq.: ENL
220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and
theory, and ask students to write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level
literature course or consent of the instructor ser ve as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One
400-level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
ENL 410
Advanced Studies in Literature
Potential course subjects include “The Beats,” “American Indian Writers
Speak,” “The Unteachable Novel,” “Studies in the American Romance,” “Black
and White and Red All Over: Film Noir, Communism, and Race,” and others.
Check the departmental web page for the subject of a specific term, and get a
complete course description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300level literature course or consent of instructor)
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ENL 430
Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method
Through a focus on particular issues and problems in literary studies, this
course engages students in a variety of past and current critical theories.
Possible course topics include “Is There a Gay Literature?” “Realism
Reconsidered,” “Cognition, Meaning and Interpretation,” “Eco-criticism and
the Nature of Reading,” “Readings in Theory,” and others. Check the departmental Web page for the subject of a specific term, and get a complete course
description in the English Department. (Prereq.: Any 300-level literature
course or consent of instructor)
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold his/her
place in the course.
ENL 220
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing. Its
workshop format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self
and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing.
(Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 221
Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture
A variant of English 220, this course also builds on the methods of Effective
Writing, but in this version students work on content related to subjects in the
world of art and literature. Particularly aimed at Art, Theatre Arts, and Film
majors. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
This practical course is designed to improve writing skills for those entering
business and professional careers. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative
writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but
including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111,
or ENL 112)
ENL 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for the print
media. Students consider how to recognize news, gather and verify facts, and
write those facts into a news story. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL
112)
ENL 228
Broadcast and Online Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course with an emphasis on writing for
broadcast and online media. Students use an intensive practice model to learn
the basics of newsgathering, writing, and production for television, radio, and
the Internet. (Prereq.: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112)
ENL 320
Fiction One
Students draft a collection of short stories and critique others’ work in the
writing workshop environment. Throughout the term, students will also read
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classic and contemporary short fiction, analyzing and examining the work of
established writers as they learn to identify successful short fiction while creating their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 321
Fiction Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of short fiction,
redrafting and polishing at least four short stories of varying lengths for inclusion in a portfolio of work. Students will also be expected to create at least one
new work of short fiction during this workshop term. (Prereq.: ENL 320 or
review and acceptance by instructor of four story drafts written by the student
and offered as work the student will refine in Fiction Two.)
ENL 322
Poetry One
Students draft a collection of poems and critique others’ work in the writing
workshop environment. Students will learn to identify successful poetry as
they create their own poems; they will read published poetry and listen to new
and established poets reading their own work. (Prereq.: ENL 226)
ENL 323
Poetry Two
A writing workshop in which students will revise a body of poetry, redrafting
and polishing a collection of poems for inclusion in a portfolio of work.
Students will also be expected to create new work during this workshop term.
(Prereq.: ENL 322 or review and acceptance by instructor of a collection of
poetry written by the student and offered as work the student will refine in
Poetry Two.)
ENL 324
Creative Nonfiction
Designed for the self-motivated writer, the course emphasizes the conventions
of professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice, subjects, and techniques for gathering information. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221)
ENL/THR 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 and
junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre department chair. THR 250 or
ENL 226 recommended.)
ENL 327
Quantitative Journalism: Computer Assisted Reporting and
Research
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data in the writing of news reports
and news features. This course is designed for persons wishing to explore the
use of computer-assisted research and for those preparing to enter the communication professions. (Prereq.: ENL 227 or 228)
ENL/COM 328 Screenwriting
An introductory course in writing for film, this course will take students from
story outline to the creation of a screenplay draft. In addition to writing their
own scripts, students will review feature films and analyze work written by
each member of the class, giving detailed critical analysis and engaging in discussion of aesthetics, craft, and form. (Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221)
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ENL 420
Advanced Studies in Writing
The writing keystone is a final, summative seminar emphasizing collaboration,
professional standards, and the creation of a publishable or performable completed product. The topic changes; check the departmental Web page.
(Prereq.: Any 300-level writing course)
ENL 490
English Keystone
(.0 course)
Students seeking keystone credit must register for this no credit, P/N course,
along with ENL 410, 420, or 430.
Directed Studies, Internships, and Independent Studies
ENL 299
ENL 396
Directed Study
On-Campus Internships
This course is required for all Communication Arts/Literature licensure students. It is normally taken with students enrolled in English 101,
Developmental Writing. Interns prepare class presentations, assess student
writing, and learn methods useful in teaching composition.
ENL 399
ENL 499
Off-Campus Internships
Independent Study and Honors Projects
Honors studies must be directed by a professor chosen by the student and
approved by the department. Independent study projects not designated for
honors must be approved by the Chair of the department.
FILM
See listing under Communication Studies.
FINANCE
See listing under Business Administration.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
See listing under Modern Languages.
FRENCH
GERMAN
See listing under Modern Languages.
See listing under Modern Languages.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION—HPE
V
irtually all students at Augsburg
College will interact at some point in their
college years with the Department of
Health and Physical Education. It is the
philosophy of the department to provide
quality experiences in professional preparation and education for lifelong participation in physical activity. In addition, the
gifted athlete as well as the recreational
participant will find ample opportunity for
athletic and developmental activities.
The physical education department
provides the organizational framework for
a wide range of educational experiences,
including several major and minor programs: general education in physical education, men’s and women’s intercollegiate
athletic programs, intramural programs for
men and women, and athletic facilities for
developmental and recreational activities.
The health education department prepares students for careers in school health
education and wellness. This program
offers a comprehensive health component
in examining prevention and promotion
needs for individuals, schools, and the
community.
All health and physical education
majors seeking licensure must receive a
grade of 2.00 in all courses with an HPE
prefix applying to the major.
Health and Physical Education Faculty
Marilyn Florian (Chair), Jennifer Britz,
Lisa Broek, Carol Enke, Paul Grauer, Aaron
Griess, Frank Haege, Alvin Kloppen, Mike
Navarre, Joyce Pfaff, Jessica Phillips, Missy
Strauch, Eileen Kaese Uzarek
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness For Life
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
HPE 320 School Health Curriculum
(Fall: even years)
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 390 Instructional Methods and
Materials (Fall: odd years)
HPE 410 Administration and Supervision
of the School Health Program
(Fall: even years)
HPE 450 Current Health Issues (Fall:
even years)
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
PSY 201 Health Psychology
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
or PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
Must have instructor’s certification for CPR
and first aid.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
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186 Health and Physical Education
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for the teacher licensure major.
Consult your faculty adviser for Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Minor
HPE 101, 110, 114, 115, 316, 320, 390,
450, BIO 103. (There is no health teaching
minor in Minnesota public schools.)
■ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness for Life
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 210 Introduction to Physical
Education
HPE 220 Motor Learning
HPE 254 Introduction to Development/
Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
HPE 324 K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 335 Outdoor Education
HPE 340 Organization and
Administration of Physical
Education Programs
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 473 Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for the teacher licensure major.
Consult your faculty adviser for Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Minor
HPE 101, 115, 210, 223, 231, 232, 351.
(There is no PE teaching minor in
Minnesota public schools.)
Coaching (not a major)
Minnesota Board of Teaching Statute
3512.3100 Employment of Head Varsity
Coaches of Interscholastic Sports in Senior
High Schools requires:
HPE 114
HPE 275
HPE 280
Health and Safety Education
Prevention and Care of
Athletic Injuries
Coaching Theory
(Fall, even years)
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES.
■ HEALTH EDUCATION
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall and Spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Modern concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the
individual and the community. (Fall)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life.
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 115
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
(.5 course)
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes
information about school health education and services. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health, based upon
growth and development, for grades K-12. Examination of “standards” and
pedagogy for health education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Prereq.:
HPE 110. Fall)
HPE 356
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
Survey of basic statistical procedures, standards, assessment and evaluation of
tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPE 101 and either
HPE 110 or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K12. Emphasis upon teaching/learning strategies and student assessment.
Evaluation and development of materials included. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Spring)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Prereq.: HPE 110.
Fall)
HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses “critical thinking” skills to examine current health issues in
text and media from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall)
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■ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness (.0 course)
This course is required of all Augsburg students. It seeks to improve the student’s knowledge and understanding of the components of physical fitness and
how they contribute to personal lifelong health and well being. This course is
designed to not only provide knowledge but also to discuss and analyze ways
an individual can assess, monitor, motivate, and discipline him/herself to
maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness.
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Activity (.0 course)
Lifetime Activity courses are designed to improve proficiency in a selected
physical activity. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic
skills, strategy, and rules of the activity. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 210
Introduction to Physical Education
(.5 course)
History, principles, and current trends in physical education, fitness, and sport.
(Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning
(.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills and performance, and how this relates to motor development. (Spring)
HPE 254
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted physical education from early
childhood to grade 12 and the role of school-based health and physical education programs for special needs and handicapped students. (Fall)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries.
Practical experience in taping and training room procedures. (Prereq.: HPE
114. Spring)
HPE 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
(.5 course)
This course integrates theory and practice in teaching age and skill appropriate activities to elementary students. (Spring)
HPE 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in skills, teaching and officiating selected games and
activities. (Fall)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational activities and to study the natural environment in which
these activities occur. The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip.
(Prereq.: HPE 101, HPE 114, HPE 210. Split fall/spring, even years)
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HPE 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision-making for physical education and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
HPE 350
Kinesiology
A study of the mechanics of movement with an emphasis on the use of the
muscular system. An analytic approach to the study of movement and how it
relates within the physical education field. (Prereq.: BIO 103. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise upon the systems of the body and physiological
principles applied to exercise programs and motor training. (Prereq.: BIO 103.
Spring)
HPE 356
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
Basic statistical procedures; the use of assessment and evaluation in health and
physical education programs. (Prereq.: MPG III, HPE 101 and either HPE 110
or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6.
An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementaryaged children. (Prereq.: HPE 101 and 324. Fall)
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in secondary
schools. (Prereq.: HPE 101 and 334. Spring)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
with laboratory experience. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HPE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
HPE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
HPE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
HPE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. Open only to junior or senior majors.
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HISTORY—HIS
H
istory is to society what memory is
to an individual; it brings to a civilization
an understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed
it this way: “No community can survive
and no institution can function without
constant reference to past experience. We
are ruled by precedents fully as much as by
laws, which is to say that we are ruled by
the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that
makes scattered individuals into a community.”
The study of history enables us to deal
more knowledgeably with continuity and
change in society. The construction of an
informed sense of our past is a fundamental
ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the
future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their
society. The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary
education, graduate study in many fields,
and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing
of information.
History Faculty
Jacqueline deVries (Chair), Phil Adamo,
Bill Green, Don Gustafson, Michael
Lansing
medieval, modern Europe, United States,
and non-Western.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which
must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00
overall; except in special instances, application before the end of the first term of
the junior year; two years of a foreign language at the college level (or its equivalent); an honors thesis (equal to one
course credit) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Medieval Studies
The History Department also hosts the
major in Medieval Studies. For more information, please refer to “Medieval Studies”
in this catalog.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and
480). At least four of these courses must be
upper division. A major must have at least
one course (either survey or upper level)
from each of the four areas: ancient and
First-year students should enroll in
one or more of the 100-level courses.
200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students.
Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
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Prerequisites
Transfer Students
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally
required before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See
instructor for permission.
Transfer students planning a major
must normally take at least three of their
courses at Augsburg including HIS 280 and
480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
HISTORY COURSES.
HIS 101
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of
Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the
Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of
Napoleon to the present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and
Africa of the last 200 years.
HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the relations between Native, European, and African peoples from
first contacts to the War of 1812, drawing on social, cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The course will move topically as well as chronologically through the colonial and early national period.
Themes include the legacies of massive ecological and demographic change,
the colonial competition for North America, Indian-white conflict and collusion, the enslavement of African Americans, the creation of the United States,
and internal as well as foreign conflicts in that nation’s early years.
HIS 121
19th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1815-1900, drawing on social, cultural,
and environmental history as well as political and economic history. The
course will move topically as well as chronologically through the years in
which the United States came to prominence despite internal dissent and violence. Themes include the emergence of a national identity, political system,
and economy, slavery, expansion, and empire-building, regional differences,
the Civil War and its aftermath, and industrialization.
HIS 122
20th-Century United States
A survey of United States history from 1900 to the present, drawing on social,
cultural, and environmental history as well as political and economic history.
The course will move topically as well as chronologically through the modern
era. Themes include industrialization and urbanization, the significance of
gender, race, and ethnicity in American culture, the growth of a strong federal
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government, the emergence of the United States as a world power, the creation
of a consumer society, the rise of identity politics, and the passing of American
hegemony.
HIS 150/350 Latin American History
This course examines the histories of Mexico, Central America, and the
Caribbean from the 1790s to the 1990s. Centering our analysis in the Latin
American experience, we will examine cultural trends, social interactions, and
economic development as well as the relations that each of these regions
shared with the United States. Special attention will be paid to independence
movements, neocolonialism, dependency and underdevelopment, ecological
transformations, the Latino/a diaspora, and the struggles of indigenous communities. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required for HIS 350)
HIS/WST 155/355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
Center for Global Education Course. See International Studies, Sustainable,
Development and Social Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua)
HIS 162/462 20th Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan,
and Sri Lanka. Upper division students will have additional assignments and
different exams from lower division. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serve as a case study for the themes of frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation,
immigration, and ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political and economic history of
Minnesota, from the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the
period of British and French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
History 193
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on
legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of
W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston, Thurgood
Marshall, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
HIS 249/349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, investigating architecture,
landscape architecture, and urban design. Class sessions consist almost exclusively of extensive walking tours and site visits to prominent examples of
design excellence. (Prereq.: None for HIS 249; ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for HIS 349)
HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and minors to the historian’s craft.
Students will examine the development of the discipline of history, the methods of analysis used by professional historians today, and the varieties of applications for history in professional careers and public life. Students will also
gain and sharpen the research and writing skills critical to their success in
upper-level history courses. Guest speakers and off-campus site visits will
enhance course content.
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1848
This course examines in comparative perspective women’s changing political,
economic, social and sexual status since the 19th century, with attention given
to social, racial and ethnic, and sexual differences among women.
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
Exploration of selected topics in women’s history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 316
Environmental History
A chronological exploration of the interactions between Americans and the
nonhuman world. Topics include the commodification of nature, political
movements organized around nature, ways of knowing nature, environmental
justice, and the relationships between American culture and nature.
Additionally, students will use both primary sources and fieldwork to explore
the specific environmental history of an off-campus location.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the
erosion of China’s isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the
Nationalist and Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
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HIS 331
Topics in United States History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in United States history not regularly
examined in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will
be announced prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of United States Foreign Relations
A survey of United States foreign relations from the American Revolution
through the Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace,
tensions between internationalism and isolationism, the emergence of the
United States as an economic and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through
the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban
growth and planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and
20th centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and
union to the state.
HIS 338
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American
history that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to
the emergence of our modern legal system.
HIS 343
The North American West
This course reckons with the contest of colonial powers in North America, the
American conquest of the region, the role of the federal government in shaping the West, the rise of the most urban part of the United States, and the
important role that the West plays in modern American culture. Themes
include the persistence of Native peoples, ethnicity, race, and gender in western daily and political life, the creation of an international borderlands, and
the ecological transformation of western landscapes.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous
peoples, the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence,
and the roots of apartheid and its institutionalization. (See page 215 in
International Studies.)
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of
1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
HIS 350
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 150.
History 195
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modern
Germany, focusing on the question of Germany’s sonderweg (special path) and
examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and Ireland
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will
include literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic
change in British politics, society, culture, and international status.
HIS 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
A version of HIS 350 taught on-site in Mexico through Augsburg’s Center for
Global Education. Cross-listed with Women’s Studies.
HIS 360
The Ancient Near East and Greece to 338 B.C.
Civilization of the Near East from earliest times through its extension and
elaboration by the Greeks. Emphasis is placed on cultural borrowing, achievement in the arts, religion, and political institutions.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome to 330 A.D.
Alexander’s Empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms, and the rise of Rome as the
world’s greatest power, emphasizing personalities, the arts, and Rome’s contributions in law and the political process.
HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from c. 300
to 1350 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt to
understand medieval society. In addition to the “traditional” political narrative,
it also looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of medieval life.
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1560s
A study of the scholastic tradition and the role of the Church and state,
emphasizing modifications of these institutions by the Italian Renaissance and
the early years of the Reformation.
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
This course examines Western Europe’s crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time
when warriors from the Christian West attempted to “take back” the Holy
Land from its Muslim occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources,
we will examine such issues as Pilgrimage, Holy War, and the complex relationships between East and West, between Muslims and Christians. We will
pay particular attention to the question of historical representation.
HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the
Great to Martin Luther (c. 300 to c. 1517 AD). It uses a variety of written and
visual sources in an attempt to understand the medieval church and its influence, not only in religious matters, but also in the social and political spheres.
Cross-listed with REL 378.
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HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in
regular course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 462
20th-Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe’s discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict,
the building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be
announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required. This
course fulfills the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: HIS 280. Generally offered
Fall and Spring terms.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
HIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96. A maximum of one course in directed study may
be applied to the major.
HIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
HIS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. A maximum of one course in independent study
may be applied to the major. (Prereq.: 3.50 GPA in history)
HONORS PROGRAM—HON
T
he Augsburg Honors Program offers
an adventurous education where exceptional students with a passion for ideas can
be their best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike
any other honors program in the nation
because it gives students the resources and
freedom to create their own ideal higher
education. Students have the opportunity
to create their own courses, edit and write
for the Augsburg Review of Undergraduate
Scholarship, participate in an intramural
debate league, belong to an Honors House,
and learn through small reading groups,
research projects, and travel around the
world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and
includes a challenging “signature experience” such as writing a play, putting great
books on trial, or building an interactive
museum exhibit. Honors courses bring in
professors from several different departments so you can learn from talented professors teaching their specialties.
For information, please contact Robert
C. Groven, Honors Program Director.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who finish the Honors
Program requirements satisfy all general
education requirements, except those for
physical education and foreign language.
Honors students also receive special
transcript notation, special graduation
recognition, resumé building positions,
and special access to academic advising
and career options.
Honors Admissions Requirements and
Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of
achievement are eligible to enter the
Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in
a variety of ways. Most students who are
admitted have a composite ACT score of
27 or higher (or a combined SAT score or
1250 or higher), and a high school G.P.A.
of 3.50 or higher. However, students without these numeric requirements may be
eligible if they have exceptional records of
extracurricular activity or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged
to apply. To apply, students should fill out
the online application located at
<www.augsburg/honors.edu>.
Students applying for the Honors
Program also automatically apply for the
College’s highest academic-based scholarships, the President’s, Regents’, and
Harwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement,
International Baccalaureate, and PostSecondary Option courses may satisfy
Honors Program requirements, and/or be
granted college credit. Contact Academic
Advising or the Honors Director for further
information.
Students may enter the Honors
Program at three points: first semester of
first year, second semester of first year, or
first semester of sophomore year. Students
who enter during the second semester of
the first year must fulfill all remaining
Honors requirements, may substitute REL
100 for HON 100, and may be excused
from taking HON 120. Students who enter
the first semester of the sophomore year
must fulfill remaining Honors requirements, and may substitute REL 100 for
HON 100, may substitute two non-Honors
Humanities liberal arts foundation courses
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for HON 130, may substitute ENL 111 for
HON 111, and may be excused from taking HON 120.
Scholars Program for Advanced
Transfer Students
Students with more than 16 credits in
transfer work may enter the Scholars
Program but may not enter the Honors
Program. The Scholars Program allows students to enroll in Honors courses, join an
Honors House, and participate in all
Honors Program activities. In order to
graduate with the Scholars Program transcript designation, student must: join an
Honors House and participate in required
meetings, maintain an overall GPA of 3.50
or higher, and take: HON 340, HON 480
and any two other Honors courses.
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
The Pike Stewards House coordinates
public relations, job placement, and fund
raising opportunities for all Honors students. Pike House also organizes events for
alumni and fund raising.
The Grif fin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission
and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all
Honors students. Griffin House also organizes events for recruiting and socializing,
such as banquets, parties, and high school
recruiting trips.
The Hesser Ser vants House coordinates service learning, social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students.
Hesser House also organizes related events,
such as honors service days and Augsburg
experiences.
Honors Houses: all Honors students
must belong to an Honors House for the
purpose of receiving academic advising
and program information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory
meetings of the Honors Program or of their
House. These meetings are necessary for
advising, information, and governance.
When students enter the Honors Program
they choose to join one of the four Honors
Houses:
Augsburg Review: students manage,
edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary
journal of undergraduate scholarship. The
Review accepts submissions from students
at Augsburg and other colleges and universities around the nation.
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship,
major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors
students. Crockett House also organizes
events related to scholarship such as
College scholarship events and high school
research fairs.
Student House Presidents, Debate
Captains, and Student Councils: students elected to leadership within their
Honors House may serve as House
Presidents or Debate Captains. The House
Presidents sit on the Honors Student
Presidents Council and make critical decisions about program courses and
resources. House Debate Captains organize
the Inter-House Disputations and judge
disputes among the Honors Houses.
Honors Disputation League: students organize, coach, research, write, and
rehearse as teams which then compete in
intramural debate tournaments held four
times each year.
Honors Program 199
Student-Created Learning Experiences
(SCLE)
Honors student may learn through
established courses or through studentcreated learning experiences. These student created experiences may substitute for
any Honors curricular requirement, or may
simply enrich their education. Such student-created experiences may count
toward requirements in majors and satisfy
Honors requirements at the same time, or
simply be an elective.
Student-created learning experiences
may take any form. Some possible forms
include:
• Student Created Courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
• Full course (10-20 students)
• Reading Groups (2-9 students)
• Individual Reading and Examination
(individual study)
• Student/Faculty Research (may be one or
many students)
Process: a student-created learning
experience may be proposed by any
Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty
or staff person. The interested student
should speak with either an Honors
Council Member or the Honors Program
Director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors student created learning experience form. Finally, the
proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors Program Director who
will carry the proposal to the Honors
Council for review.
Timeline: Proposals for Fall Semester
must be submitted by March 1 of the preceding academic year, and proposals for
Spring Semester must be submitted by
October 1 of the current academic year.
Honors Established Curriculum
These requirements are normally taken
in the order listed below, but can be taken
out of order if schedule conflicts require it.
HON 005 is required each term.
First Year
Fall
• First-Year Students select Honors House
membership.
• First-Year Students not permitted to join
Augsburg Review or Honors Disputation
League.
• HON 100 Search for Meaning &
Christian Vocation
• HON 120 Scholar Citizen (includes
theatre lab, critical thinking skill)
S pr i n g
• HON 130 Liberating Letters (humanities
LAF & speaking skill)
• HON 111 Effective Writing (or ENL 220
or 221 as determined by advanced placement or transfer)
Second Year
Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450
Augsburg Review and HON 460 Honors
Disputation League
• HON 220: Scholar Scientist, OR students
with two math courses replace with
HON 365 (one natural sciences and
mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning skill)
S pr i n g
• HON 240: Science, Technology and
Citizenship, OR students with two lab
science courses replace with HON 365
(one natural sciences and mathematics
lab LAF)
Note: Math courses and lab courses
may be taken during this term. Students
with two math courses and two lab courses
only take HON 365 to replace both HON
220 and 240.
200 Honors Program
Thir d Year
• HON 480 Research Seminar
Fall
• Students invited to join HON 450
Augsburg Review and HON 460 Honors
Disputation League
• HON 250: Social Scientist (social and
behavioral sciences LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (President
or Dean teaches. P/N, no credit, meets
twice each semester for 90 minutes)
S pr i n g
• HON 480 Research Seminar
• HON 490: Honors Vocation Keystone
S pr i n g
• HON 230: Arts and the City (fine arts
LAF)
• HON 340: Junior Colloquium (same as
Fall semester)
Fourth Year
Fall
• Students may join HON 450 Augsburg
Review and HON 460 Honors
Disputation League in their fourth year,
but may not fulfill the research requirement if joining for the first time.
Summary Notes:
• The Honors recommended sequence satisfies all general education requirements
except foreign language and physical
education.
• Students past first year may take courses
out of the recommended sequence without permission.
• Residency: All Honors Students must
complete seven full-credit courses in the
Augsburg Honors Program to meet the
Honors residency requirement for graduation.
HONORS COURSES.
HON 005
Honors Activities Forum
Honors students must register for this course each term to schedule time for
Honors activities to meet. (0.0 credit, P/N only, exceptions made for scheduling conflicts.)
HON 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
Honors section of REL 100. Some students (e.g. some science majors) may
need to defer the course and take HON 100 in another term.
HON 120
The Scholar Citizen
An introduction to the Honors Program. Course content focuses on “great”
(and significant) primary texts focusing on the connections between learning
and citizenship, or the public uses of knowledge (e.g. Plato’s cave). Based on
the medieval liberal arts trivium (grammar, rhetoric, logic). (includes lab)
HON 130
The Liberating Letters: The Humanist Tradition
Problem-based or question-based interdisciplinary humanities course.
Emphasizes public uses of knowledge; uses resources of Cities.
Honors Program 201
HON 111
Honors Introduction to Effective Writing
Linked with HON 130, this effective writing course employs a rhetoric-based
and argument focused approach to writing.
HON 220
The Scholar Scientist
Inspired by the medieval quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, astronomy,
music), this course addresses systems of quantitative thought, including logic,
computing, formal systems. Fulfills graduation QR requirement. Students who
have taken two mathematics courses (MAT 145 or higher), at least one of
which is taken at Augsburg, may replace with HON 365, Philosophy of
Science.
HON 230
Arts and the City
Interdisciplinary fine arts course where students attend museums, galleries,
concerts, plays, and other significant arts events.
HON 240
Science, Technology, and Citizenship
Multi-disciplinary/interdisciplinary lab science course. Students who have
taken two lab science courses, at least one of which is taken at Augsburg, may
replace with HON 365, Philosophy of Science.
HON 250
The Social Scientist
Problem-based/question-based course in social sciences involving at least two
social science disciplines and several faculty. Makes substantial use of the
resources of the Twin Cities.
Travel Seminar
May include a Center for Global Education 10-day seminar, other international travel, or
domestic immersion trip.
HON 340
Junior Colloquium: The Scholar as Leader
Taught by the Dean and/or President of the College, this is similar to the
Frame of Mind series. Meets twice each semester. (P/N; non-credit program
requirement — year long course — fall and spring terms)
HON 380
Student-Created Learning Experience (SCLE)
Following the guidelines set forth above, SCLEs may take many forms as
determined by the student and faculty creating the learning experience (may
be .5 or credit, may be traditional or P/N).
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HON 450
Augsburg Review: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving on the Augsburg Review (two .5 credits across
two semesters totaling one course credit, P/N only).
HON 460
Honors Disputation: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving in the Disputation League (two .5 credits across
two semesters totaling one course credit, P/N only).
HON 470
Student/Faculty Collaboration: Research Thesis Requirement
Following the guidelines outlined above, students register for this course to
gain course credit for serving on the student/faculty research collaboration
(two .5 credits across two semesters totaling 1 course credit, P/N only).
HON 480
Research Seminar: The Emerging Scholar
Research seminar for students in multiple disciplines. Students complete a
substantial research project.
HON 490
Honors Keystone: Christian Vocation
This advanced Honors version of REL 200, designed for students who have
completed four years of the Honors curriculum, and designed to meet keystone requirements. This course integrates and synthesizes the themes from all
four years of the Honors program.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES—INS
I
nterdisciplinary studies programs draw
upon and combine coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide both
broad perspective and in-depth focus on an
area of study. Through interdisciplinary
programs and courses, students can gain
greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their
own. Augsburg offers a number of majors
that are interdisciplinary in nature. They
include:
American Indian Studies
International Relations
Metro-Urban Studies
Nordic Area Studies
Women’s Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions and
requirements are listed alphabetically within the Departments and Programs section
of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary
course offerings are listed under
International Studies.
Interdisciplinary Studies 203
LEADERSHIP STUDIES MINOR.
Coordinator
Norma Noonan
The world of the 21st century demands
complex skills. It is not enough to have an
area of expertise or be a good manager.
One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg
curriculum offers a minor in leadership
studies, drawing on a wide variety of
courses across disciplinary lines. A minor
in leadership studies can enhance your
major in a wide variety of disciplines
including business, sociology, political science, communication, computer science,
economics, and psychology.
Required courses: (4)
BUS 242
Principles of Management (no
prereq.)
SOC 349 Organizational Theory (prereq.
SOC 121 or permission of
instructor)
COM 345 Organizational Communication
(no prereq.)
POL 421 (Topics: This topic only)
Becoming a Leader (prereq. one
POL course or permission of
instructor) This course is the
only integrative course in the
minor.
Required electives: (2)
Select two courses from the following list.
(No more than one per department.)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
(prereq. BUS 242)
BUS 440 Strategic Management (prereq.
BUS 242 or 200)
HIS 122 20th-Century United States
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
(WEC/Day)
PSY 373 Industrial Organizational
Psychology (prereq. PSY 102 or
105)
COM 321 Business and Professional
Speaking
COM 355 Small Group Communication
(no prereq.)
COM 410 The Self and the Organization
(WEC)
MIDDLE EAST STUDIES MINOR.
The Middle East studies minor offers
students the opportunity to learn about the
religions, economic situation, historical
and political developments, literature, philosophy, and culture of Middle Eastern
people and countries.
Requirements
Six courses, including language and
area studies courses (consult the program
director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
1. Language courses: one year (two
courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or
another Middle Eastern language (or
equivalent competency)
2. Required foundational course: POL
358 (Hamline) Politics and Society of the
Middle East.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the humanities and social sciences, with at least one course to be selected in each area.
Students are encouraged to continue
more advanced language study through the
ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of
study abroad or an internship in the
Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
PEACE AND GLOBAL STUDIES MINOR.
See International Relations, page 205.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES.
INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari’ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and
Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience,
focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects
of that experience.
INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down
the Mississippi River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to
the river. Students will engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators, activists, and government employees.
(Prereq.: POL 241 or equivalent and passing a water safety test)
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 205
I
nternational Relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students
with the basis for informed global citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or
careers in foreign service, nonprofit, or
international business. The student may
focus on a discipline or geographic area of
the world. The program consists of a core
of seven courses and six electives chosen
from a wide list of courses offered at
Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study
opportunities throughout the year.
Competency in one language is required,
and some students study two languages.
All majors complete a significant senior
research project and thesis on a topic of
their own choosing.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international
studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students
in the recent past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle East,
Western Europe, Russia and East Central
Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
Recent students have had double
majors in history, political science, international business, or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and
minors are possible with the international
relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill-Cady
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Required core courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 103 The Modern World
or HIS 104 The Modern Non-Western
World
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490 Seminar in International
Relations
Two of the following:
HIS 332 History of U.S. Foreign
Relations
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policies
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of
college work in a modern language.
Required electives
Six of the following (not more than three
from any one discipline may be counted
toward the major):
BUS 362, 368, 465
ECO 317, 360, 365
HIS 323, 346, 348, 350, 352, 354, 440, 474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350, 351, 359, 382, 459
REL 356, 420
SOC 241
COM 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331,
SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Modern Languages)
SWK 230
Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as
a fourth term or higher of college work in
a second foreign language.
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Note: Only the fourth or higher term of
language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot be
credited toward the 13 required courses.
Students should confer with the program
director about regional and disciplinary
concentrations possible within the major;
for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines
in the program.
International Relations Major with
International Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international
relations major, plus the following six
courses:
BUS 362 International Business
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
Two of the following:
BUS 368 Responding to the Challenges
of Japan
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 365 Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development
One elective from the list of international
relations major electives, excluding other
business, economics, and marketing courses.
Note: Several of the business courses have
prerequisites. Please consult the catalog
and your academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements for
the major, the student must complete an
honors thesis no later than March 1 of the
senior year and must defend the thesis
before a faculty committee. Students
should declare their intention to complete
an honors major by the end of their
junior year.
International Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and
POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS
332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modern
language. Three courses from the list of
required electives for the major. Not more
than two courses from any department can
count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The Peace and Global Studies minor
focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance and inter-cultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it
takes advantage of the campus resources of
the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted each
year by Augsburg College) and the Center
for Global Education. The minor is structured as a learning community that
involves students, faculty, staff, and community members; it focuses on experiential
learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and environmental sustainability. Students will draw
on study abroad in taking local actions to
address global issues.
The minor consists of two required
courses (POL 160 and SWK 230), two
upper division electives (chosen from ECO
365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, INS/WST
311, POL/WST 341, REL 313, POL/WST
359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS 346, POL 353,
ECO 495, SOC 240, ENL 365, and other
topics or study abroad courses, with
approval of program director), a senior
keystone seminar, a study abroad requirement, and participation in local peacerelated activities. See International
Relations Program Director for full program description.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
I
nternational study at Augsburg aims to
increase intercultural competency and
reflects the College’s strong commitment to
internationalism. Programs administered
by the Center for Global Education, by
International Partners, and by the Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA) offer excellent opportunities for
rigorous academic work, greater understanding of cross-cultural issues, and
exploration of the benefits of global
citizenship.
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg, but will add an
international dimension to any academic
program. Students normally receive the
same number of course credits abroad as
they would if studying on campus. Courses
abroad can fulfill major, general education,
and graduation requirements when
approved by the appropriate program
directors and faculty before departure. An
approved study abroad will also fulfill the
Augsburg Experience.
Students in good academic and disciplinary standing (a minimum GPA of 2.50) at
Augsburg may apply to study off campus
through the study abroad adviser. In addition to semester and year-long programs,
short term programs also provide a number of educational opportunities. Students
interested in these or other external offcampus study experiences should contact
the study abroad adviser. Please contact the
study abroad adviser in the Office of
International Programs for a list of program deadlines. The cost for many programs is comparable to full room, board,
and tuition for on-campus study, plus airfare. Financial aid is granted on the same
basis as on-campus study.
■ THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL
EDUCATION
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center’s study programs are conducted in Mexico, Central America, and
Namibia. They integrate rigorous academic
work with real-life experiences. Students
live in the midst of the society they are
studying, encountering the people and culture inside and outside the walls of a classroom. All programs include family stays,
regional travel, community-based living,
and opportunities for volunteer work and
internships.
International study programs administered by the Center for Global Education
and approved by Augsburg are listed below.
For information on these programs, contact the semester programs abroad office.
■ INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
The International Partners program
combines rigorous academic work with
daily immersion in another culture. It
offers students an opportunity to study
abroad with outstanding faculty and to
gain practical experience overseas in their
major fields.
The program is founded on reciprocal
agreements with selected institutions of
higher learning in Norway and Germany.
Under these agreements International
Partner students from abroad receive part
of their academic training at Augsburg, and
qualified Augsburg students are guaranteed
admission to partner institutions, where
courses are pre-approved for credit toward
graduation requirements at Augsburg.
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Study abroad through International
Partners emphasizes business, education,
and social work, but offers training in
more than a dozen other fields as well. All
coursework is in English. The study program may be for one year, one semester, or
a summer session. Participation may be on
an individual basis or as part of a student
group. For further information contact the
International Partners office.
impact of social change, civic engagement,
and cross-cultural factors on the human
community. HECUA programs include
intense language experience and field
study. The cost is similar to full tuition,
room, and board for one semester on campus, plus airfare.
■ THE HIGHER EDUCATION
CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN
AFFAIRS (HECUA)
International study programs administered by HECUA and approved through
Augsburg are listed below. For information
on these programs, contact the Center for
Global Education.
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers full-semester programs through HECUA in Norway,
Bangladesh, Ecuador, and Northern
Ireland. All programs emphasize the
For non-international HECUA courses,
see Interdisciplinary Studies (INS), MetroUrban Studies.
CENTER FOR GLOBAL. EDUCATION COURSES.
■ CROSSING BORDERS: GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN MESOAMERICA
(MEXICO)—FALL
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and
empowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key social, economic,
political, and cultural issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore the interconnectedness of
race, class, and gender, and learn first-hand from both women and men who are involved
in struggles for sustainable development and social change. The program begins with a
one-week seminar/orientation in the U.S-Mexico border region and ends with a two-week
seminar in El Salvador. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, in Augsburg housing
approximately six weeks, and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks.
All students will be expected to take POL/WST 359, REL/WST 366, and at least one
Spanish course. In addition, they may choose between taking a second Spanish course or
completing an internship or field research (independent study).
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
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SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or or equivalent.)
POL/WST 359
Women, Gender, and Social Change in Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin America. Particular attention is
given to women’s organizing efforts around issues of domestic and political
violence, ecology, human rights, democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social change.
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REL/WST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
HIS/INS/POL/SPA/WST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequistes: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
■ SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: LATIN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES
(MEXICO)—SPRING
This is an intensive program of study and travel that explores socioeconomic and political issues with a focus on the impact of environmental policies on the lives of women and
men from varying economic classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and Central America.
Students will examine the ethics of land distribution, environmental racism, ecofeminism,
social change, and the complexity of gender, class, race, and ethnicity in Latin America.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, political science, religion, and women’s studies.
Internships and independent studies are also available. The program includes a two-week
seminar in Chiapas and Guatemala. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, spend
approximately six weeks in Augsburg housing, and six weeks living with Mexican host
families.
All students will be expected to take the following three courses: a Spanish course,
HIS/WST 355, and POL/WST 341 or REL/WST 313. For their fourth course, they may
choose between taking a second Spanish course or completing an internship or field
research (independent study).
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
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SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
equivalent)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent.)
HIS/WST 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in Mexican and Central American
history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and racial/ethnic
oppression and the history of resistance and social change in Latin America
from the Conquest to the present day.
POL 341/WST 341 Environmental Politics
Explores environmental politics in Latin America from pre-Columbian times
to the present. Applies a gender perspective to analyze environmental issues
and examines political and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable development.
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REL/WST 313 Environmental Theology and Ethics
Explores different approaches to environmental ethics in Latin America,
including indigenous, Jewish and Christian perspectives, liberation theology
and ecofeminism.
HIS/INS/POL/SPA/WST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequisites: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
HIS/INS/POL/REL/SPA/WST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
■ SOCIAL WORK IN A LATIN AMERICAN CONTEXT (MEXICO)—SPRING
This program was created to satisfy the curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice.
Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 15. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course
or its equivalent. (Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of
January, prior to the start of the semester.) Priority is given to social work majors.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
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SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or equivalent.)
SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
Develops students’ understanding of current social, economic, political, and
cultural realities in Mexico through an exploration of Mexican culture and history. Emphasis on intercultural communication and the role of U.S. foreign
policy in Mexico. Aims to frame students’ knowledge of contemporary social
welfare and social work practice with migrants and immigrants in the
Minnesota and the United States at large.
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Develops student understanding and working knowledge of human behavior
in families and in groups. The Mexican context of family and group work will
be examined and uniquely Mexican models will be explored and discussed in
relation to current family and group theory. Groups can be used to accomplish
individual, family, organizational and/or community goals. Students will practice skills needed to be an effective group member and facilitator in class. A
six-week home stay with a Mexican family will provide an opportunity to
learn about Mexican family structure through personal experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent
participants in efforts to achieve change in social policies and programs. This
course in comparative social policy uses Mexico and the United States as a
context for studying policy formation, implementation, analysis and the influence of values on these processes. Central to this course is a service-learning
component. Those enrolled in Social Work Field Experience may use the same
field setting for both courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social
workers and citizens in formulating, implementing and evaluating policy
responsive to social needs are addressed. United States and Mexican immigration and migration policies will be used a primary vehicle for this critical
analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours to the practicum hours
required for the BSW degree for those students with Spanish language oral
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competency. Involves sharing of experiences with other students in a small
group seminar. (Prereq.: intermediate Spanish, candidacy status; concurrent
with SWK 316. P/N grading only).
■ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE (GUATEMALA,
EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA)—FALL OR SPRING
This program introduces students to the key issues facing the Central Americans. For
two decades the people of Central America have been in upheaval and have experienced
fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of revolution and
civil war on the lives and culture of the people and the environment of Guatemala, El
Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador,
and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. All students will take the following four courses:
1) one Spanish course, 2) REL 366, 3) HIS/WST 355, and 4) ECO 495.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211
for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Guatemalan instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Conversation in Cultural Context
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
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Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite:
SPA 311 or equivalent.)
HIS/WST/ISS 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and racial/ethnic oppression and the history of
resistance and social change in Latin America from the Conquest to the present day. Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial periods, and concludes with the post-war period in Central America.
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics: Citizen Participation in Policy
Formulation within a Globalized Economy — A Nicaraguan Case
Study
This course exposes students to key debates shaping contemporary political
economy of development in Nicaragua and the rest of Central America. The
course aims to help students understand the interplay between global processes and political and economic factors that define development policy formulation and implementation at the national level today.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to social/political transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
■ NATION BUILDING, GLOBALIZATION, AND DECOLONIZING THE MIND:
SOUTHERN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES (NAMIBIA)—FALL OR SPRING
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid South African colonization. South
Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process of globalization in today’s world; the challenges posed by
under and unequal development; and the long-term project of decolonizing the mind.
INS 312
The Development Process — Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students meet with people repre-
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senting a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative
Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
HIS 327
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the United States:
Struggles Against Colonialism, Apartheid, and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the United States, strategies of resistance the successes and limitations
of political victories over apartheid and racism and the lingering economic,
social, political, and psychological effects of racism.
HIS/INS/POL 399 Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the
opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a development agency. This
replaces the Religion and Social Change course.
HIS/INS/POL 499 Independent Study
Students may design a proposal to conduct an independent study of a topic
related to their major or minor
HECUA COURSES.
■
SCANDINAVIAN URBAN STUDIES TERM: NORWAY (SUST)—FALL
Participants will gain a deep understanding of contemporary Norway, using the welfare
state and the notion of citizenship as the focus for investigation. The curriculum consists
of three interrelated seminars that together give participants an understanding of how the
welfare state has evolved and how it is practiced in the context of a social democracy
undergoing major changes in response to immigration. Students explore the relationship
between Scandinavian countries, the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe, the
European Union and broader global politics. Students have the option of Norwegian language study or an independent study project.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Scandinavia in the World
INS 393
Scandinavian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
INS 394
Urbanization and Sustainable Development in Scandinavia
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
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■ COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA: ECUADOR (CILA)—FALL AND
SPRING
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship
designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project, and a home stay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life
and culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social
change are compared and contrasted. Students learn first-hand about the social problems
in Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which communities are addressing these
challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in
Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or
Spanish.
INS 366
Community Participation and Social Change
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
(2 course credits)
■ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT, AND CULTURE: BANGLADESH
— SPRING
The Sustainable Development, Environment, and Culture program addresses the challenges and prospects for development in Bangladesh through intensive classroom and field
study of development models, Bengali culture, and religion. Throughout the semester students are led to develop complex understandings of how Bangladeshi citizens, non-governmental organizations, development agencies, and the government envision and implement
plans for a more just and sustainable future. Getting to know key actors in Bangladesh’s
development is at the core of the program, as is hands-on experience through internship
and independent study.
INS 307
Culture, Language, and Religion in Bangladesh (1.5 credits)
INS 313
Sustainable Development in Bangladesh
INS 399
Internship
(1.0 credit)
and
INS 397 Internship
(.5 credit)
(total 1.5 credits)
Or
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
(1.0 credit)
and
INS 497
Independent Study/Research
(.5 credit)
(total 1.5 credits)
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■ DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL CHANGE: NORTHERN IRELAND — SPRING
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical,
political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace and the
progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience
with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in Coleraine.
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MARKETING
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MATHEMATICS—MAT
M
athematics is the study of structure and relationships and provides tools
for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world
from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning
skills that are increasingly expected of
every member of contemporary society.
Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts
education.
Students majoring in mathematics
acquire the skills necessary to serve society
through a variety of careers. In addition to
acquiring computational and problem solving skills, mathematics majors at Augsburg
develop their abilities to reason abstractly;
to conjecture, critique, and justify their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems; to read and
comprehend precise mathematical writing;
to speak and write about mathematical
ideas; and to experience working in teams
on mathematical projects. Students can
prepare for graduate school, for work in
business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in
grades K-12. Students majoring in many
disciplines find it helpful to acquire a
minor or a second major in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of mathematics as a liberal art, its applications to science and
engineering, its applications to actuarial
science, computing, or economics, or in
preparation to teach. Augsburg’s urban
location allows students to gain experience
working with mathematics through internships, cooperative education, and the
practicum and colloquium courses.
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Mathematics Faculty
Matthew Haines (Chair), Tracy
Bibelnieks, Suzanne Dorée, Rebekah
Dupont, Kenneth Kaminsky, Jody Sorensen
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
MAT 245 Calculus III
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures
MAT 324 Analysis
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
Two MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Students may petition the department
to substitute alternative mathematics or
mathematics-intensive courses for one or
two MAT courses numbered above 200.
Such substitutions must be justified by a
compelling academic rationale presenting a
coherent program of study, typically relating mathematics to another discipline.
CSC 160
Introduction to Computer
Science and Communications
Two supporting courses from the following
list or substitutes with departmental
approval: CSC 170, CSC 320, ECO 112 or
ECO 113 (not both), ECO 318, ESE 330,
FIN 331, MAT 163 or MAT 173 (not both),
PHY 121, PHY 122.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics
Colloquium during junior and senior
years.
Depending on the choice of electives, up to
two additional communication skills
courses (one in writing, one in speaking)
may also be required.
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Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Major
The requirements for the Bachelor of
Science degree are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts degree with Mathematics
Major except that the two MAT electives
and two supporting courses must be chosen from a focus area approved by the
department. Sample focus areas:
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science:
Two of MAT 355, 374, or 377; ECO 112 or
113; MAT 173, ECO 318, or FIN 331.
Computational Mathematics: Two of MAT
355, 377, or approved 395; CSC 170; CSC
320.
Physical Sciences: Two of MAT 247, 327,
or 355; PHY 121-122.
Teaching Mathematics: MAT 252; MAT
287; MAT 314; ESE 330.
In addition, an experiential component
in the focus area is required, such as an
internship, volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, or
other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also fulfill the
Augsburg Experience requirement if
approved.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers. The
state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the
major, with the electives specified as: MAT
252 Exploring Geometry, MAT 287 History
of Mathematics, MAT 314 Abstract
Algebra, and ESE 330 5-12 Methods:
Mathematics. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in
grades 5-8 under elementary education
licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114
Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus I or MAT
122 Calculus for the Behavioral and Social
Sciences; MAT 163 Introductory Statistics;
MAT 252 Exploring Geometry; MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures; and
MAT 287 History of Mathematics.
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are
strongly encouraged to consult with a
mathematics department advisor before
enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
GPA of 3.50 in MAT courses numbered
above 200, 3.00 overall GPA, an honors
project, and approval of the Mathematics
Department. Specific requirements are
available from the department.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Alternatively students may complete a
minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145,
MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 252, MAT 271,
and MAT 287.
At least one MAT course numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
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Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
minor.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any mathematics
course, students must have the required
Math Placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar’s office. Students who have passed the
College Board Advanced Placement Exam
in calculus should consult with the
Mathematics Department. All other students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during College registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Students in MPG 1 may take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student’s MPG. Students are also
permitted to retake the Math Placement
Exam during their first term of enrollment
at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
MATHEMATICS COURSES.
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only.
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit
toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an
emphasis on applications to the social and natural sciences, business, and
everyday life. Grade of 2.00 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students
preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a
year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT
145 or other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of
department. Grade of 2.00 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
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MAT 122
Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Concepts of differential and integral calculus with an emphasis on applications
in the social and behavioral sciences and business. Students who have completed MAT 145 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Note: Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 123, MAT 131, or MAT 137.
Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 129, MAT 132, or MAT 138.
Students who have successfully completed a higher number MAT class, a statistics class, or any
other quantitative reasoning class must obtain departmental approval before registering for
MAT 123, 129, 137, or 138.
MAT 123
Mathematics Sampler
An examination of intriguing mathematical ideas including geometrical and
numerical patterns, and axiom systems such as set theory, non-Euclidean
geometries, alternative arithmetic, and infinity with an emphasis on problemsolving strategies, logic, and mathematical reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics in contemporary society, with
an emphasis on quantitative reasoning including an introduction to probability
and statistics and topics such as the mathematics of finance, graph theory,
game theory, voting theory, linear programming, or cryptography. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I & II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability with an emphasis on the processes of problem solving, reasoning, connections, communication, and representation. These courses are
designed for prospective K-6 elementary school teachers. (Prereq.: MPG 3 for
MAT 137; MAT 137 or MPG 4 for MAT 138)
MAT 145-6
Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for
MAT 146)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis
testing, analysis-of-variance, and regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics, with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may
not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3, Coreq.: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Math of Interest
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, and life insurance. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
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MAT 245
Calculus III
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
MAT 247
Modeling and Differential Equations
Concepts of differential equations including methods of solving first and second order equations and modeling using difference equations and differential
equations with an emphasis on applications to the sciences. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and
geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or MAT 122 and MPG 4)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics,
graph theory, recursion theory, set theory, and formal logic, with an emphasis
on algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof.
(Prereq.: MAT 146 or MAT 163 and MAT 145 or MAT 163 and MAT 122 and
MPG 4. Also recommended: CSC 160)
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modern mathematics. (Prereq. : MAT 145 or MAT 122
and MPG 4)
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246 and MAT 271)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including functions, derivatives, integrals, and series
in a theoretical setting. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111, MAT 271. Also
recommended: MAT 245, MAT 246 or MAT 247, and at least one MAT course
numbered 300 or higher)
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical implementation of numerical methods on modern computers, and applications. (Prereq: MAT 146 and CSC 170 or consent of instructor)
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MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random variables, probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit
Theorem, sampling distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.(Prereq.: MAT
245 for MAT 373. Also recommended MAT 271. MAT 373 for MAT 374)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems
from industrial settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis,
duality theory, alternate optima, and unboundedness with an emphasis on
both the mathematical theory and the application to current business practice.
(Prereq.: MAT 246)
MAT 385
Mathematics Practicum
The application of mathematical problem solving to real-world projects sought
from off-campus nonprofit organizations. Contains a service learning component. (Prereq.: at least two of MAT 245, 246, 247, or 271 and consent of
instructor)
MAT 395/495 Topics/Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial mathematics, complex analysis,
mathematical biology, chaotic dynamical systems, combinatorics, graph theory,
topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq: at least two MAT courses
numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an additional upper
division MAT course depending on the particular topic may also be required)
MAT 491
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Carries no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study courses:
MAT 199/399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit,
significant mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq. for upper division: at least one upper division MAT
course, junior or senior standing) See also description on page 95.
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum
with the guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing, and consent of instructor.) See also description on page 96.
MEDIEVAL STUDIES
T
he objective of Medieval Studies is to
introduce students to the culture of the
Middle Ages — its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature — and to the
disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills
necessary for its serious study.
The major in Medieval Studies fulfills
the original (medieval) ideal of a liberal
arts education. Since the study of the liberal arts was developed in the Middle Ages,
students majoring in Medieval Studies find
a model context for the pursuit of a liberal
arts degree in the modern world.
As was the case in medieval universities, Augsburg’s major in Medieval Studies
prepares students for life beyond college.
Because of its emphasis on precise reading
and analysis of texts, careful writing, and
spirited discussion, the major in Medieval
Studies offers a solid foundation for graduate or professional study, as well as
employment opportunities that require
abilities in communication, critical and
abstract thinking, and processing information.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Phillip C. Adamo (History, Program
Coordinator), Kristin M. Anderson (Art),
Mark L. Fuehrer (Philosophy), Douglas E.
Green (English), Joan L. Griffin (English),
Martha B. Johnson (Theatre Arts), Merilee
I. Klemp (Music), Philip A. Quanbeck II
(Religion), Bruce R. Reichenbach
(Philosophy), Mark D. Tranvik (Religion)
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Nine courses, including:
Four (4) core requirements:
HUM 120 Medieval Connections
HIS 369 Early and Middle Ages
HIS 370 Late Middle Ages
HUM 499 Keystone, Medieval Studies
Project
One (1) of the following literature courses:
ENL 330 Shakespeare
ENL 332 Renaissance and Reformation
ENL 360 The Medieval World
ENL 361 The Classical Tradition
One (1) of the following religion or philosophy courses:
HIS 372 Medieval Church
PHI 242 Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
REL 361 Church in the First Four
Centuries
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
One (1) of the following history of arts
courses:
ART 386 Medieval Art
ART 387 Renaissance and Baroque Art
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
Two (2) electives from the following courses:
HIS 374 Medieval Crusades
HIS 440 Monks and Heretics
POL 380 Western Political Thought
Any literature, religion/philosophy, or history of arts courses not already taken may
be taken as electives.
Minor
Five courses including HUM 120. The
remaining four courses must be in different
disciplines, as grouped above (history, literature, religion/philosophy, and history of
arts).
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Language Requirement
Students must take one year of collegelevel Latin or other medieval language
approved by their adviser, which will fulfill
the Modern Languages Graduation Skills
requirement.
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Skills
Fulfilled outside the major.
Augsburg Experience
As with all majors, an Augsburg
Experience is required for graduation. For
the Medieval Studies major this might
include study abroad, or internships at the
University of Minnesota’s Rare Books
Collection, the Hill Monastic Manuscript
Library, or the Minnesota Renaissance
Festival. Prior approval of advisor is
required for all Augsburg Experiences
related to Medieval Studies.
COURSES.
HUM 120
Medieval Life in 12th-century Europe (Medieval Connections)
This is the introductory course for Medieval Studies. It uses an interdisciplinary approach to study European culture during a period known as the High
Middle Ages, roughly AD 1100 to 1300. It attempts to examine medieval culture as a complex system of thought and feeling, which includes history, religion, philosophy, literature, art, theatre, music, and food. It also takes an experiential approach to this material, for example, by having students and faculty
attend class in academic regalia, just as they did in medieval universities.
(Humanities LAF, Spring)
For other course descriptions, please refer to the specific departments elsewhere in the catalog.
METRO-URBAN STUDIES—INS
M
etro-Urban studies is a multidisciplinary major and minor taught by faculty
in sociology, economics, history, political
science, social work, art, and other related
disciplines. Metro-Urban studies is designed
to blend classroom, theory, field studies, and
internships that focus the content of liberal
learning on the metropolitan community
and the process of urbanization.
Metro-Urban studies and general education’s Engaging Minneapolis introduce
students to the wide variety of developing
careers related to urban and metropolitan
affairs and equip students with the analytical and theoretical tools required to understand and contribute to the metropolitan
community. The Metro-Urban studies
major and minor also provide undergraduate preparation for postgraduate studies in
planning, architecture, law, public administration, environmental studies, social welfare, government, community organization,
and theology.
Internships, community service-learning,
and cooperative education are available as
ways to enhance the quality of the major and
make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan opportunities afforded by the College’s
location. The Higher Education Consortium
for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich
the overall program with additional courses
and semester-long programs.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Garry Hesser (Director, SOC), Andrew
Aoki (POL), Jeanne Boeh, Keith Gilsdorf,
Stella Hofrenning (ECO), Michael Lansing
(HIS), Lars Christiansen, Nancy Fischer
(SOC), Michael Shock (SWK), Kristin
Anderson (ART)
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten courses including:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
SOC 111 Community and the Modern
Metropolis
HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities
or HIS 335 Urban American History
or ART 249/349 HIS 249/349 The
Designed Environment
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 Political/Statistics/
Methodology
SOC 363 Research Methods
or POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
INS 399 Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related
courses.
SOC 381, taken in conjunction with INS
399, fulfills the Keystone requirement.
HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the MetroUrban Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities
program. Students interested in graduate
school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics instead of
ECO 110.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 111, HIS 225/249/349,
SOC 381 and one of the following: ECO
110, HIS 335, or INS 399.
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by the
director of the program.
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METRO-URBAN STUDIES COURSES.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
INS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. Internships place students with sponsoring organizations
that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
INS 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently-designed course developed by a student (or group of students),
utilizing the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a
department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211 and consent of
instructor)
INS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
■ URBAN STUDIES OPTIONS THROUGH HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. Through HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field
learning programs of exceptional quality located in Scandinavia, South America, Central
America, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities.
Also see International Studies listings.
URBAN STUDIES COURSES.
■ I. METRO-URBAN STUDIES TERM (MUST)—FALL OR SPRING
This Semester in the Cities program focuses upon the Twin Cities metro area.
INS 358
Reading Seminar: Diversity and Unequal Urban Development
Interdisciplinary readings connect experiences and direct observation with
theory and research on the impact of race, class, and gender on social inequality and unequal urban development. Competing theories and strategies for
urban and neighborhood development are examined in the context of dominant ideology and perspectives of people who challenge it.
Metro-Urban Studies 229
INS 359
Field Seminar: Urban Inequality and Social Change
Concrete conditions of life and community issues in different neighborhoods
provide varying—at times competing—views on the Twin Cities “civic ideology.” Field observations, dialogue with residents, interviews, and oral history
provide data to identify inequality and to assess theories and strategies for
explaining and overcoming it.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 95.
■ II. CITY ARTS—SPRING
Study of the politics of artistic expression and the relationship between emerging art and
urban cultures. Minneapolis-St. Paul provides rich resources for the program.
INS 330
Field Seminar: Emerging Art and Urban Cultures
Exploration of life experiences and works of artists, cultural workers, and
community organizers for understanding the differences between formal institutional art and community-based art forms. Interviews and participant observation at arts performances and cultural events.
INS 331
The Politics of Artistic Expression
Study of the social and cultural history of urban art, the role of art and culture
in everyday life, and the relationship between intellectual discourse and the
politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and discussions integrate aesthetic
theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 95.
■ III. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: SCIENCE, POLITICS, AND PUBLIC
POLICY — FALL
Focuses on the social, scientific, ecological, and economic underpinnings of public policy
and conflict over natural resources and environmental quality.
INS 345
Social Dimensions of Environmental Change
INS 346
Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 399
Internship (2 course credits)
■ IV. SEE HECUA UNDER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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MODERN LANGUAGES
T
he Department of Modern Languages
at Augsburg College contributes in many
ways to realizing the College’s mission of
providing liberal arts education for service
in today’s world. The department is committed to the view that education should
go beyond career preparation and that
familiarity with the language and culture of
another people is an essential step in the
development of a truly global perspective.
The modern languages department
offers language, literature, and culture
courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe and
American Sign Language are offered at
Augsburg, and courses in Chinese, Japanese,
Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg
students through the College’s affiliation
with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities
colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation,
but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions.
Students anticipating careers in international business, social work, the diplomatic
corps, the health professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or
minor in modern languages. In addition,
a minor in languages or linguistics is a
valuable research tool for those intending
to pursue graduate study in most academic
disciplines.
Modern Languages Faculty
Mary Kingsley (Chair), Molly Enz, Pary
Pezechkian-Weinberg, Susana Sandmann,
Frankie Shackelford, Donald Steinmetz
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
The major consists of nine courses
above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and
above), including two courses in culture,
two courses in language, two courses in literature, and three electives (from any of
the three areas above). At least seven of
these courses must be taught in the target
language of the major and at least four of
them must be taken on the Augsburg campus.
Minor
The minor consists of four courses
above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and
above), including one in language and one
in literature or culture. At least three of
these courses must be taught in the target
language, and at least two of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply in the junior
year. Requirements: 3.50 GPA in the major,
3.50 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or
minor in languages must take a minimum
of one upper division course per year at
Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses
accepted for transfer must have been taken
within the past seven years.
Modern Languages 231
Study Abroad
Teaching Licensure
A semester of study abroad is required
for majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. An
advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills
with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Since spring term 2001, Augsburg
College no longer offers a licensure program in modern languages.
MODERN LANGUAGES COURSES.
■ AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people. (Fall: 101; spring: 102, Prereq.: 101)
■ CHINESE (CHN)
Chinese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
■ FRENCH (FRE)
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these
courses work toward the discovery of French culture and way of life. Four
class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required)
FRE 211, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading
and writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work.
(Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
FRE 311
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas.
Laboratory assignments. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
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FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to
the modern period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French
intellectual, political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
on rotational basis)
FRE 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through
the reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral
and written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in the four skills at an
advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of
expression, refinements in style and organization. Laboratory assignments.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
FRE 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
FRE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
FRE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
FRE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
FRE 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
Modern Languages 233
■ GERMAN (GER)
GER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended
narratives in simple German, insights into German culture, and participation
in short conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional
sessions required)
GER 211, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
GER 295
GER 311
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary,
and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
GER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty
Years War (1643). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland since the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
GER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to
Romanticism
The intellectual, cultural, and political history of all peoples is reflected in
their literature. The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle
the German experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant;
from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a
way to relive the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
234 Modern Languages
GER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th
Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has
many German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Karl Marx, Freud,
Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of
prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized
the birth of the modern age. (Prereq.: 311)
GER 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student’s use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
GER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
GER 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
GER 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
GER 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
GER 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
■ JAPANESE (JPN)
Japanese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian studies program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
■ NORWEGIAN (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. Laboratory work
expected. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111)
NOR 211
Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis
for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review. (Prereq.:
NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
Modern Languages 235
NOR 295
NOR 311
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to place contemporary cultural developments, such as Norway’s changing role in the global community, into a historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper
articles, and video tapes. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. Fall: alternate years)
NOR 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Fall: alternate years)
NOR 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR
311. Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written, and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NOR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
NOR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
NOR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
NOR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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■ OJIBWE (OJB)
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the modern
languages department and as part of the American Indian Studies major.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction. (Fall:
111; Spring: 112, Prereq.: 111)
■ SPANISH (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. (Fall: 111 and 112; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC—additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin
American societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with
English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
SPA 311
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work. This course is a
prerequisite for all upper division courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent.
Fall)
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking
skills in Spanish and wish to expand them. Intensive practice with emphasis
on the finer points of grammar. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: odd years)
Modern Languages 237
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: odd years)
SPA 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works of literature. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. On demand)
SPA 354
Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and
oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note:
Students who have taken SPA 356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring:
even years)
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SPA 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SPA 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SPA 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
SPA 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SPA 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
238
MUSIC—MUS
T
he Music Department at Augsburg
College offers professional music training
in the context of a liberal arts curriculum
through three music degree programs and
five majors. It also offers a variety of music
courses and ensemble experiences that are
available to non-music majors and courses
that meet Augsburg’s Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a
major artistic center makes it an ideal place
to study music, and the music faculty seek
and encourage opportunities that connect
the campus and the greater arts communities. These opportunities allow students to
explore the links between theory and
applied knowledge and may take many
forms, including internships; community
performances; music therapy practica;
community-based learning projects;
required off-campus performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and
study within and outside the United States.
The music department is an institutional member of the National Association of
Schools of Music (NASM) and the
American Music Therapy Association
(AMTA).
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Douglas
Diamond, Stephen Gabrielsen, Peter
Hendrickson, Roberta Kagin, Ned Kantar,
Merilee Klemp
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol
Barnett, Fred Bretschger, Anthony Cox,
Marv Dahlgren, Bridget Doak, Susan
Druck, Lynn Erickson, Dan Fretland, Janet
Fried, Jennifer Gerth, Bradley Greenwald,
Nancy Grundahl, Megan Holroyd, Mary
Horozaniecki, Jim Jacobson, Kathy
Kienzle, Rena Kraut, Caroline Lemen,
Steve Lund, Laurie Merz, Vladan
Milenkovic, Rick Penning, Nicholas Raths,
Andrea Stern, Sonja Thompson, Shannon
Wettstein, Angela Wyatt
Fine Arts Manager
Randall Davidson
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Anderson
Fine Arts Facilities Manager
Karen Mulhausen
DEGREES/MAJORS.
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business
Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music performance major
Music education major
Bachelor of Science
Music therapy major
Music Therapy Equivalency Certificate
Offers students with an undergraduate
degree the preparation necessary to meet
the AMTA requirements for becoming a
certified music therapist.
Music 239
Music Minor
Music
Music business
**All music majors and music
minors** must choose and apply to a
degree program by the end of their fourth
semester of study. Degree and GPA requirements and applications are in the Music
Department Student Handbook. Transfer
students should meet with a music degree
adviser as soon as possible after enrolling
at Augsburg.
DEGREE AND MAJOR.
REQUIREMENTS.
Music Core Curriculum
MUS 101
MUS 111
MUS 102
MUS 112
MUS 201
MUS 211
MUS 202
MUS 212
MUS 231
Materials of Music I
Aural Skills I
Materials of Music II
Aural Skills II
Materials of Music III
Aural Skills III
Form and Analysis
Aural Skills IV
History and Literature of
Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music II
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
143 or 144 or 145: Chamber Music
One to four semester(s) on the major
instrument in accordance with degree
requirement
MUS 358 Junior Recital and/or
MUS 458 or MUS 459 Senior Recital
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121: Large
Ensemble
Four to eight semesters in accordance with
degree requirement
Piano Proficiency Test (see Music
Department Handbook)
Music Repertoire Tests (see Music
Department Handbook)
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal
arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend
to pursue non-performance graduate study
or desire to enter one of the many music
related business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Faculty Adviser: Douglas Diamond
Requirements
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 458 Senior Recital
One (1.0) credit of approved courses outlined in the Music Department Student
Handbook.
One (1.0) credit of upper division music
courses.
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit)
Eight semesters of half hour lessons in the
major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142or 143 or
144 or 145
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
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Music Business Major
The music business major prepares students to enter today’s music industry and
to pursue career opportunity where the
arts and commerce intersect. Courses in
music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and internships. These experiences prepare students
for careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and
general music business. The program
affords both the performing artist and the
business student the opportunity to pursue
music business studies. The music business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of
A r t s i n M u s i c w i t h M u s i c B u s i n e ss
Concentration (designed for the performing artist) and the Bachelor of Arts in
Bu s i n e s s A dmi n i s t r a t i o n w i t h
Specialization in Music Business
(designed for the music/business student).
Faculty Adviser: Ned Kantar
B.A. in Music with Music Business
Concentration
Requirements:
Music core curriculum and:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
MUS 458 Senior Recital
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit)
Eight semesters of half hour lessons in the
major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrument/voice
MUE 113 or 122 or 131 or 142 or 143 or
144 or 145
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
B.A. in Business Administration with
Specialization in Music Business
Requirements:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
or BUS 200 Exploring Business as
Vocation
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 331 Financial Management
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management
MUS/BUS 399 Internship
COM 111 Public Speaking
3 MUS credits — OR — 2 MUS credits and
1 MUE credit, selected from:
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music II
MUS 112 Aural Skills II
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine
Arts
MUS 220 Worlds of Music
MUS 241 History of Jazz
(Other MUS courses as approved by adviser)
Music 241
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 “Vocation and the
Meaning of Success” to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone
Requirement.
Music Minor
Requirements: 6 credits
MUS 101, 102 Materials of Music I, II
MUS 111, 112 Aural Skills I, II
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
One of the following two:
MUS 231 History and Literature of
Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music II
One (1.0) credit of additional music
courses
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121 &
MUP 1xx-2xx Performance Studies (.25
credit)
Four consecutive semesters in a major
Augsburg ensemble concurrent with four
quarter courses of performance studies on
the major instrument/voice
Pass one music repertoire test
Candidates must submit an application for
admission prior to spring juries of the
sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course
of study designed both for the music major
desiring additional preparation in business
and for the non-music major interested in
pursuing a career in the music industry.
With the music business minor, students
are given the opportunity to enroll in
coursework and participate in on-site field
experiences that address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s
music industry. The minor is a collaborative program between the music and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS/BUS 105 The Music Business:
Marketing, Promotion,
Publishing, Recording
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
MUS/BUS 399 Internship (approved for the
Music Business Minor)
One of the following:
MUS/BUS 245 Arts Management and
Concert Promotion
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105
and MUS 245 (maximum of 1 credit in
MUE and/or MUP courses)
■ BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Education Major
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public
schools. This preparation includes coursework that allows the student to become
certified to teach at the elementary through
the secondary level. Students select either
vocal/general or instrumental/general
emphasis. In addition to applying to the
Music Department, Bachelor of Music education major candidates must also apply to
the Department of Education for acceptance into the music education licensure
program. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
successfully complete the requirements for
the Bachelor of Music education major. All
music requirements must be completed
prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.50 in all music courses is necessary for the music education licensure program.
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F a c u l t y A d v i s e r s:
Robert Stacke-Instrumental
Peter Hendrickson-Vocal
Requirements
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 311 Composition I
MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358 Half Junior Recital
MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 211 Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 Educational Technology
EDC 310 Learning and Development
ESE 300 Reading/Writing in Content
Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning
Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485, 487 Student
Teaching
MUS 359 Music Methods: Choral/Vocal
(.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods:
Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(.5)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.5)
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis:
MUS 251-254 Diction (.25 credit each=1.0)
MUS 342 Choral Conducting (.5 credit)
MUS 129 Improvisation (0.0 credit)
MUS/THR 235 Music Theatre (.5 credit)
Instrumental emphasis:
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
(.5 credit)
MUS 129 Improvisation (0.0 credit) two
semesters, or
MUS 129 one semester and
MUS 143 one semester
Music elective (1.0 credit)
MUP 1xx Performance Studies (.25credit)
Two semesters of half hour lessons in the
major instrument/voice (first year)
MUP 2xx-4xx Performance Studies
(.5 credit)
Six semesters of hour lessons in the major
instrument/voice (second, third, fourth
year)
A Music Education major whose major
instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is
required to take a minimum of four additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their
large ensemble requirement.
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or 121 (.25 credit)
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice (winds
and percussion, Band; strings, Orchestra;
voice, Choir). You must participate in the
ensemble for which you want to teach.
(total= 2.0 credits)
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
144 or 145
Two semesters in a chamber music course
on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all
music courses and in the major instrument/voice
Music 243
■ BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Performance Major
A focused classical training program
designed to develop the skills and challenge the performing ability of the individual musician, this degree best prepares students who are interested in private and
studio teaching, professional performance
opportunities, auditions, and graduate
school. Acceptance to the program is by
application and audition (see Handbook).
Faculty Adviser
Jill Dawe
Requirements
Music Core Curriculum and:
MUP 1xx Performance Studies
Two semesters of half hour lessons (0.25
credit) in major instrument
MUP 2xx-4xx Performance Studies
Six semesters of one hour lessons (0.5
credit) in major instrument
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
144 or 145
Chamber Music courses (0.0 credit).
At least four semesters playing major
instrument (see Handbook)
MUS 358 Junior Recital (.0 credit)
MUS 459 Senior Recital (.0 credit)
(see Handbook)
MUE 111 or 114 or 121or 141
Large Ensembles: eight semesters OR for
guitarists, harpists and pianists: four
semesters of large ensemble and four additional semesters of chamber music or other
assignment in consultation with adviser.
Additional coursework as follows:
Voice Majors:
MUS 251-254 Diction (0.25 credit each)
MUS 435 Voice Repertoire (0.5 credit)
MUS359 Music Methods: Voice/Choral
Elective (1.0 credit)
Voice students are also strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music
Theater and/or MUS 394 Opera, Opera.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436 Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 Piano Pedagogy
Elective (1.0 credit)
Instrumentalists:
MUS356 MusicMethods:
Brass/Percussion (0.5 credit); or
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(0.5 credit); or
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings
(0.5 credit)
Electives (1.5 credit)
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical
requirements for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification
Examination. The B.S. in music therapy is
minimally a four-and-one-half-year degree
program, which includes a full-time (six
months or 1,040 hours) internship in a
clinical facility approved by the American
Music Therapy Association (AMTA). This
course of study is chosen by students who
wish to become professional music therapists.
Faculty Adviser:
Roberta Kagin
Requirements
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and
Materials
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 372, 375 Psychological Foundation
of Music I, II
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 472 Human Identity Through the
Creative Arts
MUS 473 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
244 Music
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical
Internship
MUS 458 Half Senior Recital
EDC 410 The Learner with Special Needs
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 262 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
MUS 340 Music Therapy Methods I:
Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
MUS 345 Music Therapy Methods II:
Voice, Piano, Percussion
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design
Procedure, and Analysis I
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies (.25
credit)
Eight semesters of half hour lessons in the
major instrument/voice
MUE 111 or 112 or 114 or121
Eight semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble on the major instrument/voice and residency at Augsburg
MUE 113 or 122 or 125 or 131 or 142 or
143 or 144 or 145
Two semesters of chamber music/small
ensemble courses on the major instrument/voice
Pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
tests
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all
music therapy courses
Music Therapy Equivalency/
Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already
have a bachelor’s degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American
Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This equivalency program prepares students for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student’s degree and skill level,
individual requirements will be outlined by
the director of music therapy. There is a
minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major
ensemble for four terms and successful
completion of a two-year music theory
equivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program,
equivalency/certification students must:
• submit an application for admission during the first semester of residency at
Augsburg
• submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and transferred credits with
the application
• submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
• complete the piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency requirements during the first
semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student’s performance at his or her first jury.
Music 245
Departmental Honors
Students may apply for departmental
honors by submitting an honors project
proposal to the music faculty during the
first semester of the senior year.
Students submitting a proposal should
include a transcript showing a cumulative
GPA of 3.00 or higher in music courses,
and a brief resume outlining their experience, performances, work, research, leadership roles, and study.
The honors proposal should clearly
outline a project that goes well beyond
required coursework, and could include
but is not limited to one of the following:
defending a senior thesis, presenting an
additional recital, composing a substantial
piece(s), conducting a program, presenting
a research paper, or some combination of
any of the above.
• B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358)
will be one-half hour in duration for
music education majors, and one hour in
duration for music performance majors.
• B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459)
will be one hour in duration for music
education majors and music performance
majors.
• B.A. and B.S. degree senior recitals (MUS
458) will be one-half hour in duration.
■ EXAMINATIONS
Piano Proficiency
All music majors enrolled in a music
degree program must complete the piano
proficiency requirement by the end of the
sophomore year. Consult the Music
Student Handbook for piano major and
non-piano major requirements and test
dates.
Student Recitals
Students planning a recital should carefully read the Music Student Handbook
and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Registration in performance
studies in the major instrument/voice is
required during the semester in which a
degree recital is given. At least two fulltime music faculty members and the student’s private instructor will evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are graded on a pass/fail basis.
Recitals required for the fulfillment of
the B.M., B.A., or B.S. degree requirements
or Honors program will be sponsored by
the music department. Other non-degree
student recitals may be considered for
departmental sponsorship. All music
degree recitals must meet the academic
guidelines set forth in this catalog.
Music Repertoire Tests
Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students
must pass two, and music minors must
pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire
tests and test dates.
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MUSIC COURSES.
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the registrar’s website
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar> or the Music Department for course offerings in each
term.
■ THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 101
Materials of Music I
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part
writing. To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement
Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
(.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade
of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
(.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing,
and harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills II
(.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 201
Materials of Music III
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a
minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
(.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS
201 and 211 with a minimal grade of 2.00)
MUS 211
Aural Skills III
(.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS
201. To be taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
(.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211)
MUS 311
Composition I
(.5 course)
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation and score layout; related 20th-century literature. (Prereq.: Passing MUS
202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
Music 247
MUS 312
Composition II
(.5 course)
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm and form.
Serialism, exoticism, indeterminacy, electronic minimalism, special effects.
Related literature (Prereq.: Passing MUS 311 with a minimal grade of 2.0 or
permission from instructor)
■ HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 130
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. Live performance will be a feature of this course. The ability to read music is not
required.
MUS 220
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western music, this course explores diverse musical styles
and instruments from many cultures.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
An intensive survey of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750, studying
music in its historical and cultural contexts as well as basic knowledge of
repertory. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102, 201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102,
201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including
early New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and
progressive jazz.
Each course in the MUS 331-334 sequence (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary) offers a
detailed investigation of the music of each era focusing on its cultural, historical, and musical significance. In addition to incorporating performance/performance practice and attendance at designated
Twin Cities concerts, the course satisfies the “writing in the major” skills component with the preparation of a major research paper.
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
(.5 course)
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MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary
worship practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology
student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire (.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western Europe,
Russia, Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance. Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251, 252, 253,
254 or permission from instructor)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire (.5 course)
A study of piano literature from the 17th century to the present. (Prereq.: MUS
231, 232)
■ MUSIC THERAPY
MUS 271
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human
identity, with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of
musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and movement.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 340
Music Therapy Methods I: Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
Basic techniques for strings, brass, and woodwinds with application for the
use of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Methods II: Voice, Piano, Percussion
Basic techniques for voice, piano, and percussion with application for the use
of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance.
Music 249
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.0 course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 472
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
See course description for MUS 272. Enrollment for upper division credit
required for music therapy majors; will include an additional course module.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
(.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a registered music therapist, requiring more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two
hours per week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano,
guitar and vocal proficiency test)
MUS 479
Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.0 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months
(1040 hours). Application for internship must be made nine months in
advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire
tests)
MUS 480
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy
with music. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.
■ MUSIC BUSINESS
MUS 105
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theater, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as BUS 105.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry,
and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed.
Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and
in benefiting from practical field experience. (Prereq.: MUS/BUS 105)
■ METHODS AND PEDAGOGY
MUS 355
MUSIC METHODS: STRINGS
(.5 course)
MUS 356
MUSIC METHODS: BRASS/PERCUSSION
MUS 357
MUSIC METHODS: WOODWINDS (.5 course)
(.5 course)
250 Music
MUS 359
MUS 456
MUSIC METHODS: VOCAL
(.5 course)
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
Explores methods, materials, and techniques for teaching piano. This course
has a community service-learning requirement that pairs each Augsburg student with one-to-two students whom they will teach.
■ APPLIED SKILLS AND GROUP LESSONS
MUS 129
Improvisation (.0 course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 152
Class Voice (.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 155A
Class Piano (.25 course)
This class teaches basic piano skills including scales, chord progressions, harmonization, sight-reading and improvisation. It will help music majors prepare
for the piano proficiency test. (Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from instructor)
MUS 158
Class Guitar Class Guitar (.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student’s basic skills of Music Theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German Diction (253),
French Diction (254) (each .25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German, and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes
regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis
and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
111, 231)
MUS 342
Choral Conducting (.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection,
advanced conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano
proficiency test and MUS 341)
Music 251
MUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
MUS 394
Opera, Opera
This course combines the study and performance of opera and music theatre,
and techniques of singing for the stage. Student assignments will include reading, discussion, and performance of opera/musical theatre scenes; going to
performances; and visiting performing organizations in the Twin Cities.
“Opera, Opera” will culminate in a performance of opera/music theatre scenes.
■ PERFORMANCE STUDY/CHAMBER MUSIC/RECITALS/ACCOMPANYING
MUP 1xx-4xx Performance Studies
Performance Studies provide a unique opportunity for Augsburg students to study on
an individual basis with artist/teachers who are active performers in this region.
Performance Studies courses are available to music majors and non-majors and are individualized to meet the experience, ability, background and goals of the student.
Music majors may register for 0.25 credits (half-hour weekly lessons); or 0.5 credits
(one hour weekly lessons), in accordance with their specific degree requirements. Nonmajors may register for credit or for 0.0 credit (half hour weekly lessons). Freshmen may
qualify to have their lesson fee waived (one instrument per semester for half-hour weekly
lessons, 0.0 or 0.25 credits), if concurrently registered for and playing that instrument for a
large ensemble (MUE 111, 112, 114, 121, 141). Other ensembles may qualify upon petition to the music department.
Lessons are numbered sequentially to reflect each year of performance study (i.e. 1xx is
two semesters, first year of study; 2xx is second year of study, etc.) and lessons for credit
must be registered by ADD/DROP for m, signed, and delivered to Registrar’s Office by
the student. Please check with the music office or use the search option on AUGNET
Records and Registration to get the correct course section for instruments with more than
one teacher.
MUP 111-211-311-411 Voice
MUP 132-232-332-432 Bassoon
MUP 116-216-316-416 Electric Bass
MUP 133-233-333-433 Clarinet
MUP 121-221-321-421 Violin
MUP 134-234-334-434 Saxophone
MUP 122-222-322-422 Viola
MUP 135-235-335-435 Flute
MUP 123-223-323-423 Cello
MUP 137-237-337-437 Horn
MUP 124-224-324-424 Bass
MUP 141-241-341-441 Trumpet
MUP 131-231-331-431 Oboe
MUP 142-242-342-442 Trombone
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MUP 143-243-343-443 Baritone
MUP 181-281-381-481 Organ
MUP 144-244-344-444 Tuba
MUP 191-291-391-491 Harp
MUP 152-252-352-452 Piano
MUP 192-292-392-492 Improvisation
MUP 161-261-361-461 Guitar
MUP 193-293-393-493 Composition
MUP 171-271-371-471 Percussion
The following Chamber Music courses are offered for 0.0 credit and fulfill the chamber
music/small ensemble requirement for music majors. The courses are also open to nonmajors by permission of the instructor.
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 122
String Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 125
Guitar Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 142
Brass Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 144
Percussion Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 145
Piano Chamber Music (.0 course)
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble (.25 course)
The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is a group that performs extensively in a wide
variety of venues. The literature performed reflects the cultural diversity and
historical context of jazz. Placement is by audition or by arrangement with the
director. Preference is given to Concert Band members.
MUS 358
Junior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One-half hour recital at repertoire level III for Music
Education majors, one hour recital at level IV for Music Performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 458
Senior Recital (.0 course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire level III for B.A. or B.S. candidates. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 459
Senior Recital (.0 course)
B.M. candidates only. One hour recital at repertoire level IV for Music
Education majors, one hour recital at level V for Music Performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUP 159
Piano accompanying
Professional accompanying/weekly coaching for singers and instrumentalists.
Recommended for students preparing recitals, auditions, or special performance projects who would benefit from individualized collaboration and
coaching with a professional pianist. MUP fee schedule applies. (see
Handbook)
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LARGE ENSEMBLES
Please note that only large ensemble participation (Augsburg Concert Band, Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg Choir, Masterworks Chorale, or Riverside Singers) for credit
will satisfy the ensemble requirements of the music major, music minor, and Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements. Large ensemble requirements are fulfilled by yearlong participation with 0.25 credit granted each semester, and non-music majors may choose traditional
or P/N grading or an audit (V) designation. (A maximum of two credits for large ensemble
participation may be used towards graduation requirements.) Transfer students must participate in an Augsburg ensemble during their entire residency.
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week of
each semester or by contacting the ensemble director.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir
(.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers of Augsburg
(.25 course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale
(.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra
(.25 course)
MUE 141
Concert Band
(.25 course)
■ INTERNSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
MUS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
MUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
MUS 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. Open only to advanced students upon approval of
the faculty.
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NATURAL SCIENCE TEACHING
LICENSURES
T
he natural science licensure program
for teachers is designed to provide strong
preparation for science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a
broad, basic background in science and
allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student
will meet the distribution/general education requirements of the College, the
requirements for appropriate majors, the
courses required in the Department of
Education and, in the physical sciences,
have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Department of Education for
requirements in education. Early consultation with the major area coordinator is
essential.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted
(Chemistry), Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current licensure requirements. All
upper division courses required for the
biology major must be completed before
student teaching.
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Broad Base Requirements (also for 5-8
General Science licensure)
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken
off-campus)
SCI 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 101 Human Biology
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
Biology Major—B.A. in Life Sciences
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Broad base requirements (substitute BIO
113 and 114 for BIO 101/103 and 102),
plus:
BIO 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 491 Seminar
Six other biology courses, including at
least one from each of the following
groups:
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
or BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
or BIO 473 Animal Physiology
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 440 Plant Physiology
BIO 369 Biochemistry
or BIO 476 Microbiology
BIO 355 Genetics
or BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
or BIO 474 Developmental Biology
One math course:
MAT 114, 122, 145, or 163
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Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
Two courses from:
CHM 364, 367, 464, 470, 481, 482
One year of general physics — PHY 121,
122
General Science
(for licensure for grades 5-8)
If added to life science Chemistry or
Physics, will expand license to 5-12
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, II
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
II
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
BIO 102 Biological World
BIO 121 Human Biology
SCI 106 Introduction to Meteorology
GEO XXX Introductory Geology (taken
off-campus)
Physics Major (for licensure in physics
9-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two additional physics courses above 122;
PHY 261 recommended
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, and III
PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics (Prereq.:
MAT 245 or equivalent)
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NORDIC AREA STUDIES—NAS
N
Other Requirements
ordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats
Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social,
and economic interdependency. Courses in
Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to
appreciate the differences between the five
individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among
themselves and the global community.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper
division.
At least four of the courses required for
the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included
in the major on approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a
major or minor must also present the
equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian language course listings under
the Department of Modern Languages.
Recommended supporting preparation:
Study abroad through International
Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland or Iceland; elective courses or a second major such as Norwegian,
history, political science, urban studies,
business administration, international relations, sociology, or social work.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
NORDIC AREA STUDIES COURSES.
NAS 121
Fire and Ice: Introduction to Nordic Literature
This course provides an introduction to Nordic culture via the medium of literature. Readings foreground issues of personal, ethnic, and national identity
against the broad backdrop of Scandinavian history, social democratic values,
and globalization.
NAS 230
Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language
required.
NAS 351
The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is
based on reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries.
Norwegian majors will be required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
Nordic Area Studies 257
NAS 352
The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th-century dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development
of Nordic drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
NAS 372
Norwegian Language and Culture
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 377
Scandinavia in the World
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
NAS 393
Norwegian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 394
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NAS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
NAS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
NAS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
NAS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
NORWEGIAN
See listing under Modern Languages.
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NURSING—NUR
T
he Augsburg Department of Nursing
is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to increase their opportunities
in the health care field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding; nurses practice in hospitals, clinics, corporations, parishes, government agencies, schools, and community
organizations, or in their own private practices. Wherever they work, nurses provide
comprehensive health care for persons,
groups, and communities of diverse cultures and socioeconomic levels throughout
the life span.
The bachelor’s degree equips nurses to
synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts
with the art and science of nursing. The
nursing program at Augsburg also provides
educational opportunities to increase skills
in critical thinking, clinical investigation,
and decision-making in preparation for
challenging new nursing positions in
emerging care systems.
Augsburg’s nursing program, which
leads to a bachelor of science degree with a
major in nursing, is accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a public
health nurse registration certificate
through the Minnesota State Board of
Nursing.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Ruth Enestvedt,
Joyce Miller, Sue Nash
Adjunct Faculty: Marty Aleman, Katherine
Baumgartner, Linda Holt, Barb Knutson,
Mary O’Connell, Deborah Schumacher,
Pauline Utesch, Luann Watson
Emerita: Beverly Nilsson
Program Assistant: Sharon Wade
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Seven courses including:
NUR 330 Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305 Communication
NUR 306 Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403 Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490 Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and cumulative GPA of 2.50 are
required. Students also must complete
Augsburg’s residence and general education
requirements.
The program has been planned so that
the major can be completed over 15
months with a summer break; however,
students may pursue their studies at a
slower pace.
Courses in the nursing major are
offered on weekday evenings with a
practicum course (NUR 411) requiring
additional weekday time. More time may
be required to complete the total course of
study depending on the number of liberal
arts (general education) courses needed to
complete the BSN degree, and the number
of credits transferred from other colleges or
universities. Students in nursing may take
non-nursing courses in both day school
and Weekend College. Students interested
in pursuing the nursing major should consult with BSN Admissions staff in Weekend
College for program planning.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major
requires: a GPA of at least 3.60 in the
major and 3.30 overall, application to the
department chair by November 1 of the
senior year, recommendation by nursing
faculty, and honors thesis to be presented
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before a faculty committee by April 15.
Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Note regar ding Latin honors: To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet
minimum GPA standards as well as complete a minimum of fourteen traditionally
graded credits at Augsburg and have no
more than two elective pass/no pass graded
credits at Augsburg (classes offered only as
P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will “N” grades). For further information, see the Latin honors section on
page 90.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS.
The following steps may be taken in
any order, but all must be completed prior
to application for admission into the nursing major.
1. Submit an application to Augsburg
College. All applicants must present a high
school diploma or equivalent and a 2.20
GPA.
2. Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program: Applicants must
have graduated from a nationally accredited associate degree or diploma nursing
program with a 2.50 overall GPA.
3. Unencumbered RN licensure: The
applicant must be a registered nurse who is
licensed and currently registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the
nursing major.
4. Current clinical practice: Applicants
must give evidence of current clinical nursing practice (within the past five years).
This may include graduation from a school
of nursing, work experience, completion of
a nursing refresher course, or an acceptable
equivalent.
5. Applicants must have their own malpractice insurance and an updated immunization record.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a
variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must be
taken into account in any decision to work
toward a college degree. For this reason,
Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing a BSN.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are available evenings and weekends through
Weekend College. Nursing classes usually
meet on alternate weekday evenings for
one three-and-one-half-hour time block.
Clinical practicum requirements usually
occur on weekdays.
It is recommended that most liberal arts
courses be taken before starting the nursing major. Nursing majors can complete
courses toward the baccalaureate at the
Minneapolis campus; at United, Mercy,
Unity and Children’s Hospitals in St. Paul,
Coon Rapids, and Fridley, MN; and in
Rochester, MN.
NURSING COURSES.
NUR 330
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
260 Nursing
NUR 305
Communication
Explores the components of the professional role and continues the professional socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied to changing professional roles.
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory
and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and applied to practice
and research.
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and
explores theories related to family structure and function throughout the life
span.
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve
the health of culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.
(Prereq: Math Placement 3 or MAT 105)
NUR 411
Community Health Nursing II*
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delivery systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teaching/learning theory, and public
health principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq: NUR 410)
NUR 490
Leadership/Management
The capstone course for the nursing major. Integrates concepts from nursing
and the liberal arts. Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics,
accountability, and advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied.
Application of theory occurs in selected practice settings with a professional
nurse preceptor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.:
Senior status and completion of 300 level nursing courses and REL 300.)
NUR 495
Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing.
The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and
students.
NUR 499
Independent Study/Research (optional)
See description on page 96.
Note: If NUR 411 is not taken immediately following NUR 410, students are required to consult
with faculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who decelerate for more than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to
audit courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and clinical practicum hours.
PHILOSOPHY—PHI
P
hilosophy is in an important sense
the most fundamental of the disciplines.
All of the sciences and most other disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, it is concerned with asking and answering the
“big” questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards?
What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these
and other similar questions for themselves
through the development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by the study of
philosophers from the past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy,
while others use the major to prepare for
other professional studies such as law,
medicine, the Christian ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
Markus Fuehrer (Chair), David Apolloni,
Bruce Reichenbach
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230 Logic
or PHI 385 Intro. to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy II:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy III: Early
Modern and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 20th Century Philosophy
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A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in
philosophy, the philosophy department
also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the computer science
department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the
major is to augment the technical skills of
a computer scientist with the creativity and
liberal arts perspective of a philosopher.
The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an
excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See course listing
on page 149.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors
program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year.
The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student’s
choice that involves research above the
course level, and a defense of this thesis
before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from
PHI 241, 242, 343, and 344.
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PHILOSOPHY COURSES.
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we
know, if we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles, whether God exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical
vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it means to view the world
philosophically.
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they
use to make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical
approaches to evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. The Christian tradition will inform the considerations. Students
who receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI 125.
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and
action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning by asking what the
end or purpose of human life is, students decide on the moral and intellectual
virtues required to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI
125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
The nature and history of romantic love. The ethics of sex in relation to love,
marriage, the institution of monogamy, and homosexuality are considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the
rules that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and
construct sound arguments. The last part of the course focuses on informal
logic and inductive reasoning.
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers from
Thales to Plotinus and still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of
truth and human knowledge, and the nature of the good life.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers
in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in
constructing a Christian philosophy. Topics include: the nature of being,
human understanding in relation to faith, and the place of the image of God in
the human condition. (Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
Philosophy 263
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting, sculpture, literature,
music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of aesthetic judgment,
the definition of art; the nature of aesthetic experience, the evaluation of art,
creativity, the relation between the artist’s intention, the work of art, and its
relation to the rest of the artistic tradition. For arts majors and students with a
strong background in the arts.
PHI 343
History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century
Philosophy
The major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the
major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), Kant’s synthesis of rationalism and empiricism, and 19th-century Idealism and the reaction
to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Mill).
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
A survey of major philosophical schools in the 20th-century: analytic philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and post-modern philosophy.
Focus of study is on major texts of these movements.
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so,
what can be said about God? Can God’s goodness be reconciled with human
suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible?
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of
reality, the self, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist’s
knowledge of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the
non-scientist, and what degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: one course in natural science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings—both philosophical and literary—of prominent existentialist authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-theworld and explores such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
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PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course discusses some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation including finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for
PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic
in philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI 241, 242, 343, 344, or consent
of instructor. Offered annually)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHI 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
PHI 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
PHI 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
See listing under Health and Physical Education.
PHYSICS—PHY
P
hysicists are a curious and ambitious
lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and govern
all physical aspects of the universe.
Historically called “natural philosophers,”
physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to
the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery
activity of stars. Physics plays an important
role in many of the liberal arts disciplines
and contributes to society’s understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical
science, and space exploration.
Recognizing the importance of physics
in contemporary life and the need to keep
abreast of rapid technological advances,
the department strives to give students not
only an understanding of basic concepts,
but also insights into recent developments.
A rigorous major provides students with
the preparation required for graduate study
in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work
in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The
department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that
enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to
follow new developments in science with
heightened awareness and comprehension.
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The department supervises the preengineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities
at both the bachelor’s and advanced degree
levels, and administers Augsburg College’s
portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also
maintains active research programs
through its Center for Atmospheric and
Space Sciences and the Sverdrup
Laboratory for Biophysics, with support
from the National Science Foundation,
NASA, and other private and public
sources. Several students work as research
assistants in these efforts during the academic year and in the summer. Cooperative
education, internship, and undergraduate
research programs provide opportunities
for students to apply their knowledge and
problem-solving skills in practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson,
Kenneth Erickson, William Jasperson,
Jeffrey Johnson, Ben Stottrup, David Venne
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major
Thirteen courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
PHY 245 Modern Physics
266 Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245, 247 Calculus III and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus III
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Major
Seventeen courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 261 Electronics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 352 Mechanics II
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 486 Quantum Physics
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II
MAT 245, 247 Calculus III and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus III
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
■ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Physics Major With Concentration in
Space Physics
Eighteen course credits. It is the same
as the B.S. major, with the addition of PHY
320 and PHY 420, and the omission of the
elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30
overall. An original research project on a
significant topic in physics with an oral
presentation and written report. Project
proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and
PHY 121, 122 during the freshman year,
and MAT 245 and 247 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.
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Teaching Licensure Major
Society of Physics Students
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of
Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the
physics community on a professional basis.
Membership in the society is open to all
students interested in physics.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of
this national physics honor society is open
to those students who have completed the
equivalent of a minor in physics, have a
GPA of 3.00 in physics and overall, and
rank in the upper third of their class.
Three elective physics courses
above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, II
PHYSICS COURSES
PHY 101
Introductory Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition
the course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization
to the present day. Night viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall, spring)
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the
applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental
principles of physics. (Two three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3.
Fall, spring)
SCI 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth’s weather and climate. Topics include
winds, fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and
hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion.
(Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall,
spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
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SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
PHY 114
Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
A practical and hands-on approach to earth and space science for students
admitted to the elementary education program. Topics covered include the
solar system and the origin of Earth; the structure of Earth including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals and rocks; the hydrologic cycle
and the effect of water on the planet; and the changing climate of Earth. (Two
three-hour laboratory/lecture periods. Prereq.: elementary education major and
MPG 3. Fall, spring)
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems,
and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a
broad survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 119
Physics for the Fine Arts
A scientific study of sound, light and the mechanics of structures and the
human body relating to music, the visual arts, and theatre. Explores the
physics of phenomena and perception fundamental to these disciplines. (Three
one hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121
General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion.
Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three onehour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
121, ENL 111, MAT 146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modern physics from a historical and experimental
perspective. Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics.
This course develops the experimental foundations and need for quantum
mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis
and use of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146.
Spring: cross-listed with computer science)
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PHY 320
Introduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth’s space environment including solar, planetary, magnetospheric, ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic
storms, particle precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
PHY/MAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, Fourier series,
series solution of differential equations, Legendre, Bessel and other orthogonal
functions, and functions of a complex variable. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 245 or equivalent. Spring:
cross-listed with mathematics)
PHY 351
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations, central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 352
Mechanics II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, and
noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY
351, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include electrostatics, solution of Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations, and
electric properties of materials. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on Maxwell’s equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory I (.5 course)
Students work in small groups on advanced experiments from various physics
subfields (including modern physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism,
and optics) with a focus on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and
scientific communication. Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW software
for computerized data acquisition and experiment control. (One three-hour
laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: junior or
senior standing or consent of instructor. Fall)
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PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory II (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and
software design (LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by
application of these techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum
physics and technology, modern optics, biophysics, and other areas. (One
three-hour laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.:
PHY 395, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor. Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma
drifts, particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362, 363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions and consequences of the solid state of materials will be
explored at a very detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into
account. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486
strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie’s postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 245, 351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
PHY 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
PHY 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
PHY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. Open to juniors and seniors with departmental
approval.
POLITICAL SCIENCE—POL
F
irmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition, political science shares concerns
with the humanities, other behavioral sciences, and mathematics and the sciences.
The role and significance of authority in
human affairs establish the focus of political science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of an experienced
faculty that offers courses in all major
areas of political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas of campaigns and elections, comparative and
international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American
public law.
Political scientists use systematic
inquiry and analysis to examine political
reality. The student who majors in political
science will explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and
conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process, the student
will be encouraged to relate insights from
other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, economics, history, and
sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of
political sciene, the major supplies the
breadth appropriate for graduate work in
political science, public administration,
public policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation on
which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other
fields. Legislative and other internships, as
well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg
political science students in the Twin Cities
area. Combined with broad, balanced, and
flexible course offerings, these special
opportunities enhance the student’s potential for graduate study and a successful
career.
Political Science Faculty
Andrew Aoki (Chair), Milda Hedblom,
Norma Noonan, John Shockley, Joseph
Underhill-Cady
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 483 Political/Statistics/Methodology
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective—one of the following:
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 World Politics
POL 170 Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division
courses in four out of five political science
areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one
internship may count for an upper division
area. Also one other political science course
in any area, upper or lower division.
Pre-Law Concentration in Political
Science
Major: 11 courses required
Specific Required Courses — six total
POL 121
POL170
POL 483
POL 484
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223
and ENL 220)
PHI 230
SPC 111
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272 Political Science
Electives — five total
Three courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
POL 381
Plus two additional upper level courses in
Political Science (can come from the list
above, or be any other upper level Political
Science course).
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science
includes the requirements listed above,
plus the following: The student’s GPA must
be 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; the
student must take an honors independent
study and a seminar, and must submit an
honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee. Students may work with
any member of the department on their
honors thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the department chair. Students
should apply for the honors major no later
than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122
or 170; POL 158; and at least three upperdivision courses in three out of five political science areas.
POL 483 may not usually be used
for a minor.
Two Electives:
Two courses from the choices below:
POL 350
POL 370
POL 371
POL 380
When necessary, substitutions can be
approved by the chair (e.g. if a required
course has to be cancelled).
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political
science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill
requirements for the social studies core;
education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary educaiton.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division economics
course
Pre-Law Minor: six courses required
Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
(required for licensure)
ESE 310 5-12 Methods: Social Studies —
Capstone course (required for
licensure)
Four Required Courses:
POL 121
POL170
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 American Government (social
science core course)
Two of the following three courses:
ENL 223 or 220 (cannot use both ENL 223
and ENL 220)
PHI 230
SPC 111
Two upper-level political science courses
(must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this
major, a student must have been admitted
Political Science 273
into the Department of Education. To be
licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social studies core are
required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics,
(II) Comparative Politics and Analysis,
(III) International Politics, (IV) Public Law,
and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any
course listed in more than one area may be
counted in only one area toward major or
minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary
education may take a political science
major or the teaching major in economics
and political science. Either option
requires that the student also take courses
required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department
chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing
of terms in which courses are offered.
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES.
■ I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POL 121
American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government — including Congress,
the presidency, and the courts — as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin
Cities metro area.
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic,
and social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the
Upper Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the lock and dam system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices. Includes site visits to see how local policy-makers and stakeholders are trying to achieve sustainability in the watershed.
POL 323
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily, but not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how
individuals can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course
in political science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
274 Political Science
POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials,
bureaucrats, and interest groups shape government policies in various areas,
including taxes, the environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and implemented.
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral
process. Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing)
POL 370
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
■ II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making
process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of
contemporary issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or
domestic politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science
or consent of instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes
and countries vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
Political Science 275
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons
of political processes such as political participation, political development,
political change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
■ III. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign
policy decision-making, simulations of international problems. Topic to be
included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of
some methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends;
senior thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement for International Relations majors. (Prereq.:
four courses in the international relations sequence)
■ IV. PUBLIC LAW
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society;
roles of courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as
“supreme” law; law as politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophical role of the Supreme Court in the American
political system in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in
the national government and in the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at
least junior status and one previous course in political science)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle
of the course. (Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
276 Political Science
POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation,
including the uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics,
and ownership. (Prereq.: one course in political science, POL 342, or consent
of instructor)
■ V. POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS
POL 140
Social Justice in America
Examines social justice in urban policies such as housing and education
(issues may vary). Students develop their own arguments about social justice.
Emphasis on class discussion; substantial participation required.
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section II for description.)
POL 282
Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes
some coverage of Asian American history and looks at the struggle to define
Asian Americans.
POL 380
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals,
and assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for political
study. Major research is required. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: POL 158, POL 483, and two upper division courses, or consent of instructor)
Political Science 277
■ VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY, AND INTERNSHIPS
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the construction and execution of political surveys.
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
POL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
POL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
POL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
POL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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PSYCHOLOGY—PSY
P
sychology is an exploration of
behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding
of individual and group behavior. The
study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method
to think creatively and critically beyond
the classroom. To prepare students for
graduate study and work in psychology,
the major emphasizes the complementary
components of a strong foundation in
research and theoretical work with the
application of knowledge and skills in
coursework, research experiences, and
internships within the community. The
curriculum’s emphasis on the experiential
dimensions of learning and the integration
of liberal arts and professional domains
prepares students for careers in many settings including business, education, social
services, research, law, government,
church, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of
Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology as well as expertise in psychological
applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through
a variety of learning experiences including
group and individual projects, association
with Augsburg’s active Psychology Club,
Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student
research teams.
Psychology Faculty
Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Chair),
Barbara Curchack, Grace Dyrud, Stacy
Freiheit, David Matz, Nancy Steblay
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
The major is 10 courses
Foundations of Psychology (five courses)
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I
PSY 315 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis II
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 Social Behavior
PSY 354 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives (two courses)
PSY 399/396 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 357 Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
PSY 263 Sports Psychology
PSY 373 Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
PSY 385 Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 Clinical Neuropsychology
Electives (three courses in psychology)
Majors are strongly encouraged to take
more than the minimum 10 required psychology courses; no more than 13 course
credits can count for graduation.
Note: A minimum of five courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses
from among PSY 199, 299, 399/396, and
499 may be counted.
Transfer-course policy for majors
and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
Psychology 279
All psychology majors must have an
adviser in the psychology department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Psychology and Law
The field of psychology and law
involves the application of scientific and
professional aspects of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the
legal system. This field encompasses contributions made in a number of different
areas — research, clinical practice, public
policy, and teaching/training among them
— from a variety of orientations within the
field of psychology, such as developmental,
social, cognitive, neuropsychology, and
clinical. Students in this concentration will
participate in at least three experiential
learning venues: laboratory research, a
community-based internship, and study
tours to Hennepin County Courts.
See department Chair for specific
requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology
departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students of either
major with a solid disciplinary foundation
along with specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological
perspective. Students will participate in
internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology interest.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school preparation. See department chair for specific
requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.00 in the major and 3.50
overall, and completion of a high-quality
research project. Formal application must
be made during the junior year. Please
consult the department chair for more
detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and
four electives. A minimum of two courses
must be from Augsburg. No more than two
courses from among PSY 299, 399/396,
and 499 may be counted.
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES..
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications
of psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
280 Psychology
PSY 215
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Part I of a two-term sequence. See PSY 315. PSY 215 may be taken for one
course credit without taking PSY 315. Scientific method as practiced in psychology. This sequence emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research
design and data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, and APAstyle presentation of research findings. (Prereq.: PSY 105, MPG 3, and sophomore status)
PSY 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy,
and problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness issues, courtroom
procedures, and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq: PSY 105)
PSY 250
Child Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior.
Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive
and negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who
study and work with the largest growing segment of our population—the
elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 256
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of the
physical environment, both natural and human-made, on behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 261
PSY 262
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and
development of personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and
cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to psychological disorders and treatment. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports
and enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team
development, leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting.
(Prereq: Psy 105)
PSY 271
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
Psychology 281
PSY 315
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis II
Part II of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. Ideally PSY 315 should be taken
in the term immediately following PSY 215. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of
2.0 or higher, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence,
attitudes formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention, perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between biology and behavior. Considers biological bases of
learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal
and altered states of consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior
standing)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learning/behavior change and their application to self-management, family, work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects.
(Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability
and validity, and legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 with
junior standing)
PSY 360
Psychology Laboratory
(.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Concurrent or previous enrollment in a full credit course in the faculty member’s area of expertise and approval by that faculty member are required.
(Prereq: Psy 215)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include personnel
selection and evaluation, career development, conflict and decision-making, group processes, and organizational change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY
105 with junior standing)
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the people in psychology’s history, their questions and positions,
from the early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century,
inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual history. (Prereq.:
PSY 215 or PSY 105 with junior standing)
282 Psychology
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Principles and methods involved in the counseling process. Consideration of
goals and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215,
or PSY 105 with junior standing)
PSY 410
Clinical Neuropsychology
The exploration of human behavior when the brain is altered by traumatic
brain injury and diseases such as stroke, epilepsy, and dementia. Learn human
neuroanatomy in order to relate brain systems to attention, perception, memory, language, personality, and awareness. Address clinical issues, including
neuropsychological assessment and interviewing. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent
of instructor)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students’
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary professional issues and implications for social policy.
Recommended for students headed for graduate school and those electing an
honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary professional issues and social
policy from a psychological viewpoint. Faculty-supervised student research.
(Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
PSY 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. (Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other psychology course).
PSY 299
Directed study
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 399/396 Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. Participation in a concurrent seminar is required.
PSY 399 involves an off-campus internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus
internship. The internship satisfies the Keystone requirement. (Prereq.: PSY
315, ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
PSY 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
RELIGION, YOUTH
MINISTRY—REL, YFM
R
eligion asks questions and seeks
answers fundamental to humanity’s search
for meaning: Who are we as human
beings? (Who am I?) What is our relationship with each other, with the natural
world, and with God? (What is my place in
the world? What am I called to do?) What
do good and evil mean in this time and
this place? (Do I — or how do I — understand these concepts differently than those
from different times and ages?)
The study of religion, including inquiry
into the history and traditions of
Christianity, exploration of other major
world religious traditions, study and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible and New
Testament, and reflection on vocation, is
central to the mission and vision of
Augsburg College. At the center of the
AugCore, Augsburg’s general education
program, are courses in the Religion
Department. In these courses, students are
challenged and equipped to articulate what
they believe and to see that what they
believe matters. These courses also ground
students who wish to major or minor in
Religion or Youth and Family Ministry,
where they may more explore more deeply
the interpretation of the Bible, church history, theology, world religions, spirituality
and spiritual practices, as well as the practical aspects of the life and work of the
church.
Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and
this means that we are eager to engage in
dialogue with Christians of all denominations and with people who practice other
spiritual traditions or claim no religious
beliefs. We challenge all our students to
respect and learn from one another and to
AND
FAMILY
think critically about matters of faith and
reason.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck II (Chair), Lori Brandt
Hale, Bradley Holt, Russell Kleckley, Lynne
Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Beverly Stratton,
Mark Tranvik, Hans Wiersma
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Majors
The Religion Department offers two
majors: Religion (REL) and Youth and
Family Ministry (YFM).
Prerequisites
Religion 100 (or 300 for advanced
transfer students) is prerequisite to all
other courses.
Graduation Requirements
Courses designated REL and YFM are
offered by the religion department. A maximum of 13 total REL and YFM courses
may be applied toward the 32-course
requirement for graduation. Taking extra
electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than the minimum
32 courses required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and
minors, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last ten years will be
considered. In general, courses that meet
the transfer guidelines may only be applied
to elective credit for the major. Students
who have taken an approved introductory
course in Bible and/or Christian theology
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at another college may take REL 300 in
place of the college REL 100 and 200
requirement; consult the registrar’s office.
Advising
All majors must have an adviser in the
department.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00
overall, research project approved by the
department, and colloquium with the
department. Application must be received
by the department by Dec. 30 of the student’s senior year.
RELIGION—REL
A religion major serves as a strong
foundation in the liberal arts. It prepares
students for professional work and/or graduate studies in a wide array of fields.
Certainly, students interested in seminary
and ministry are well-served by an undergraduate religion degree. Students who
wish to pursue graduate studies in theology, religious studies, sacred scripture, or
church history are also good candidates for
a religion major. Students interested in
graduate studies in most any field in the
humanities and social sciences could
choose a religion major. Law schools and
other professional schools, including medical schools, are attracted to students with
a religion degree and the skills of analytic
reading, critical thinking, writing, and
speaking acquired in pursuit of that
degree.
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
REL 210 Research Methods in Religion
REL 495 Religion Keystone
Five additional electives
Note: Keystone, especially for majors,
should be taken in the junior or senior
year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100
and 200. (Advanced transfer students take
REL 300 and four electives.)
Note for majors and minors:
Students are required to have at least a
2.00 GPA in courses counted toward the
major or minor. One or two courses in
Youth and Family Ministry (YFM) may
count toward the religion major or minor.
Religion 285
RELIGION COURSES.
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course will explore some of the biblical and theological
resources that the Christian tradition, seen through the lens of vocation,
brings to the search for meaning. Not accepted for cr edit for students who
h a v e t a k e n R E L 3 0 0 o r 33 1 .
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
REL 120
Religion and Science in Popular Culture
This course explores the relationship between religion and science through
issues that emerge in public discussion through news and popular media.
Examples of topics include evolution and intelligent design, genetic engineering and stem cell research, and the social role of science and science as vocation, along with historical and philosophical development of science in its
relationship to religion.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students’ own theological questions and
positions and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of
biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. (Prereq.: REL 100)
REL 205
Exploring Topics in Religion
This course introduces students to various topics within the field of religion.
Students will explore primary texts on topics such as gender, economics, and
politics and investigate and analyze the contemporary debates involving these
complex issues. Students will develop their own perspectives on the topic
under investigation. (Prereq.: REL 100, 111, 221, 300, or 331 and ENL 111 or
112 or HON 111)
REL 206
Apostles of Hope
This course will explore how Israel adapted, resisted, fractured into sects, and
was crushed in revolt (70-73 AD/CE) in the crucible of the Greek and Roman
empires. Why was Jesus of Nazareth seen both as a sign of Israel’s hope and a
threat in Roman Judea? How did the apostolic movement bring its irrepressible hope in God into the nations, religions, philosophies, and languages of
the Roman order?
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disciplines within the academic
study of Christianity (Bible, theology, and church history), including methods
and research skills. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer students explores the Bible,
Christian tradition, and vocation. Students will articulate their own theological
questions and positions and begin to recognize and evaluate religious claims
in a world of many religions. Open only to advanced transfer students. Not
accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 100, 111, 221, or 331.
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REL 301
Interpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings, including forms, genres,
historical contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by
ancient and modern Jewish and Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or
300 and critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST 100)
REL 302
Interpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul’s letters, the gospels,
and other New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and
modern communities.
REL 306
Non-Western Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a variety of cultural settings different from those of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on other continents, the course will explore the
deep questions of the relationship of culture and religion, and the ethnic and
cultural location of Christianity.
REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature,
holiness, faith and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy
will be explored through the medium of popular film.
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary environmental theology and theologically-based
approaches to environmental ethics using case studies of environmental problems in Mexico and Central America. Taught in Mexico during spring semester program.
REL 320
Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand
An examination of Buddhism and the interface of Buddhism and Christianity
in Thailand, with attention to the plurality of religions, the role of Christian
mission, and religious responses to some of Thailand’s contemporary problems
such as AIDS and the sex industry. Short-term travel seminar.
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modern marriage and family relationships
within the context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious
organizations. Taught in Namibia.
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian
denominations and of many contemporary American religious groups.
Some controversial religious movements will also be considered.
Religion 287
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world,
including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
REL 362
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers who may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther,
Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Theology of the Reformers
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the
16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON
111)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations, and the responses of religion to
the challenges of its environing culture.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
American culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and social/political transformation.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111,
junior standing, and REL 100 or 300)
REL 378
REL 383
Medieval Church (See description under HIS 378)
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian
faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality,
and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretaton
through study of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related
biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and
ethics, taking into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modern medical technology.
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REL 405
Lilly Scholar Seminar I
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants
in the Lilly Scholar program only.
REL 406
Lilly Scholar Seminar II
(.5 course)
This course will study the Bible and Christian tradition in order to help participants discern a call in Christian ministry. This course is open to participants
in the Lilly Scholar program only.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on “habits of the heart” that sustain Christian service.
Students explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual
disciplines such as prayer, meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and
men, feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on
Christian theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesus and His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels,
dealing with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to
the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus.
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early church, and some of the themes found in his writings.
(Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST
100)
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as
attention to current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 480
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and
contemporary culture. Students will be challenged to make vocation the lens
through which they view their lives and communities. This course satisfies the
Keystone requirement.
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought
today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing
theological task of the Christian church. (Prereq.: REL 100 or 300 and ENL
111 or 112 or HON 111)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
Religion 289
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Religion Keystone
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by
instructor. Students will improve writing abilities through writing a major
research paper. (Prereq.: REL 210 and ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
REL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95. Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
REL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
REL 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. For religion majors only.
See department listing for a description of the following approved electives:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 260
Religion and Society
YOUTH
AND
FAMILY MINISTRY—YFM
Youth and Family Ministry Major
The major in youth and family ministry
prepares persons for faithful work as youth
and family ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This
major is interdisciplinary, combining a core
study of theology and Bible with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A
distinctive part of the major is the combination of practical and theological training.
Students are accepted into the program
through a two-step candidacy process. Contact the youth and family ministry coordi-
nator in the religion department about
when and how to apply for candidacy.
This major requires 150 hours of supervised contextual education (YFM 207) as
preparation for a 150-hour internship
(YFM 399) with a congregation or ministry
organization. YFM majors are encouraged
to plan class schedules to allow for either
extending the internship experience for a
full year, or completing the internship
semester while carrying only one additional class. Consult the youth and family ministry coordinator for advising.
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Youth and Family Ministry Major
Eleven courses including:
Theology core:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 495 Religion Keystone
Youth and family ministry core:
YFM 207 Contextual Education
[required non-credit field experience]
YFM 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and
Leadership
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
or YFM 316 Church and Culture in
Context
YFM 399 Internship
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
REL 425 Christian Spiritual Practices
and three supporting courses:
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 250 Child Development
or PSY 252 Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also
major or minor in religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following six
courses:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning II
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 232 Peer Ministry
one Bible survey course from:
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
one upper division YFM course from:
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
one formal, supervised field work experience:
YFM 207 Contextual Education (noncredit requirement)
YFM 399 Internship
or field work with youth and families,
supervised through another major and
approved by the religion department youth
and family ministry coordinator.
Youth and Family Ministry 291
YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY COURSES.
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisite for all religion and youth and family ministry courses.
YFM 207
Contextual Education (.0 course)
Students reflect upon and relate their learning of theology, the youth and family ministry model, and supporting social science courses to experiences during
150 hours in an approved congregational setting. They discuss ministry issues
with peers and supervisors and begin preparation of their professional portfolios. This is a non-credit requirement for the major. It may be done over two
to three semesters. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #1)
YFM 232
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as
peer ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and
practice communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listener/helper. Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others
within a Christian belief system.
YFM 235
Basics in Youth and Family Ministry
A study in the basics of Christian ministry, especially with regard to children,
youth, and families. Biblical and theological foundations in ministry are
explored. Conceptual models and basic skills of ministry with children, youth,
and families in congregations and other ministry settings are also explored.
YFM 316
Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture, church life, and the contemporary religious situation in
another country. An exploration of the roles of households, congregations, and
other ministry organizations in shaping and nurturing faith as compared to the
United States. Short-term travel seminar, available as offered.
YFM 358
Life and Work of the Church
An overview of the manner in which Christianity has carried out its mission
throughout the centuries. An exploration of the issues and challenges facing
the “postmodern” church. A study of the role of households, congregations,
and other ministry organizations in shaping and nurturing the Christian faith.
YFM 399
Internship
Supervised practice of youth and family ministry during 150 hours in an
approved congregational setting. Students complete a formal internship agreement and projects. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #2)
YFM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES
See Nordic Area Studies.
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SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING LICENSURE
S
tudents preparing to teach social
studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to the professional
requirements to be met within the
Department of Education, a program
designed to provide a broad foundation in
the social sciences.
Coordinators
Don Gustafson, degree-seeking students.
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE
graduate students.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 120 America to 1815
or HIS 121 19th-Century United States
or HIS 122 20th-Century United States
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 241 Foundations of Cultural
Anthropology
One course in geography
(human or cultural)
Plus a major in one of six fields—economics, history, political economics, political
science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also
acceptable fields, although they are not
offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies
major is available for persons holding a
bachelor’s degree and seeking licensure
only.
Students considering a career in
social studies education should consult,
as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social
studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students
should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
SOCIAL WORK—SWK
T
he social work major prepares graduates to work with individuals, groups,
families, communities, and organizations.
Graduates are social work professionals
prepared for practice that promotes social
and economic justice and encourages individual and group empowerment. The
social work undergraduate receives a bachelor of science in social work (BSW)
degree and is eligible to apply for licensure
as a generalist social worker. We also offer
a graduate masters degree in social work
(MSW). Both the baccalaureate and graduate social work programs are accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education.
Social work graduates embody the
Augsburg College motto, “Education for
Service.” Service learning and practica
assignments are integral to the curriculum.
The Twin Cities region offers a variety of
innovative and professional community
agencies. Bringing the local social welfare
resources into the classroom through presentations and internships allows students
to train with and learn from local, regional
and national social work leaders. Students
also work within social, cultural, ethnic,
and economically diverse communities,
becoming better able to practice in a global
society.
The social work major at Augsburg
College provides each student with a
strong foundation for graduate studies in
social work and other human service
fields. The social welfare minor and social
work electives offer students from other
disciplines the opportunity to gain knowledge about human needs, growth and
development, experience with urban
human services, and an introduction to
global issues of peace and justice.
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Social Work Faculty
Anthony Bibus (Chair), Laura Boisen
(MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch
(MSW Program Director), Francine
Chakolis, Christina Erickson, Annette
Gerten, Barbara Lehmann, Rosemary Link,
Sharon Patten, Curt Paulsen, Nancy
Rodenborg (BSW Field Coordinator),
Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Michael Schock
(BSW Program Director), Maryann Syers
(Field Education Coordinator), Tan Ngoh
Tiong
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten core courses:
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice I:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work I:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice II:
With Families and Groups
SWK 317 Field Work II:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 402 Research I: Fundamentals of
Social Work Research and
Evaluation (.5)
SWK 403 Research II: Evaluation of
Social Work Practice and
Programs (.5)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice III:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work III:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work IV:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 490 The Social Worker as
Professional
and seven supporting courses:
BIO 121 Human Biology
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
294 Social Work
SOC 265
SWK 257
SWK 260
SWK 280
Race, Class and Gender
Exploring Human Services
Humans Developing
Diversity and Inequality in
Professional Practice
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for
each core course and a 2.00 GPA is
required in the supporting program. A statistics course is recommended for students
planning on graduate school.
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does
not grant social work course credit for life
experience or previous work experience.
Admission to the Major
Students must apply to be admitted to
the BSW degree program. This application
process, called candidacy, is subsequent to
and separate from admission to Augsburg
College. The initial candidacy application
is completed in the spring term of the
sophomore year or in the summer months
for junior transfer students. Each social
work major must complete the application
materials and be officially admitted to the
BSW program before beginning the first
field practicum in the junior year.
Admission to the program is required as a
pre-requisite for those 300 and 400 level
courses restricted to social work majors
only. Contact the Social Work Department
for details.
Departmental Honors
The social work department offers students the opportunity to earn
Departmental Honors through the completion of an applied or scholarly project.
Students may apply for Departmental
Honors if they have earned and maintain
an overall GPA of 3.30 and maintain a
cumulative GPA of 3.60 in all social work
classes at the 300 level and above. Honors
applicants may take up to two courses as
P/N (in addition to the integrative field
seminars, which are graded P/N) and must
complete a minimum of 14 traditionally
graded Augsburg courses. Other requirements include the successful completion of
a paper or project designed to demonstrate
critical understanding of one area in the
field of social work or social welfare. A faculty mentor will guide and supervise work
on this paper or project. Please consult
with your advisor or BSW program director for complete details and deadlines.
Social Welfare Minor (for other
majors)
Six courses including:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 406 Social Work Practice III:
With Communities and Polices
SOC 265 Race, Class, and Gender
and one course from:
POL 121 American Government
and Politics
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
Social Work 295
SOCIAL WORK COURSES.
■ COURSES OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework for understanding sustainable social and economic development and non-violent social change. Case studies present examples of how social work and human services function in a global context and
are vital to fostering peace, human rights, and well-being.
SWK 257
Exploring Human Services
In this service learning course, students explore human services and especially
social work as a major and as a career. In addition to attending class, students
work alongside helping professionals in the community. Students gain a foundational understanding of the intersections between basic human needs, allocation of resources, and political structures, and they examine how the allocation of resources affects diverse groups.
SWK 280
Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
This course explores diversity and social inequality as they relate to professional practice in social work and other helping professions. Building cultural
competence in work with diverse populations, students learn through dialogue, reading, experiential exercises, and community observation. (Prereq. or
concurrent registration: SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender)
SWK 260
Humans Developing
This course helps students to examine critically factors influencing human
growth and development within diverse and oppressed groups. Students come
to understand human growth throughout life and the biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors that influence the development of individuals,
groups, and families.
SWK 301
History and the Analysis of Social Policy
The history of social workers, social movements, and changing social norms in
Europe, North America, and globally profoundly affects social welfare policy
today and tomorrow. In this course, students learn how historical events, policies, and programs influenced today’s social responses to human needs.
(Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
SWK 406
Social Work Practice III: With Communities and Policies
Students learn how community organizations, human service agencies, and
social policies emerge in western society. Students study how to organize communities for empowerment, how to assist human service agencies to adapt,
and how to influence local, regional, and national policies. (Prereq.: senior
standing or consent of instructor)
296 Social Work
■ COURSES RESERVED FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORS ONLY
SWK 306
Social Work Practice I: With Individuals
Students develop foundational social work practice knowledge, skills, and values while learning to interview, assess, set goals, and work with individual
clients. Course readings, class participation, simulations, and role-plays provide learning opportunities for students to build skills necessary for generalist
social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. Emphasis is on
holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach and
working with diverse populations.
SWK 307
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar
Students begin applying practice knowledge and skills in their first social
work practicum. Social work professionals in regional human service agencies
supervise students in a full-year field placement. Students also synthesize their
course-based learning with their supervised training through participation in
weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of
supervised practice in the fall term. (SWK 307 is concurrent with SWK 306
and is the first of two courses required in the junior year practicum, P/N grading only.)
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Groups
Students continue to develop generalist social work practice knowledge, skills,
and values while learning to interview families and facilitate groups. Emphasis
is on holistic practice applying the strength-based problem solving approach
and working with diverse groups and families.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 307. Students apply practice knowledge
and skills in their first social work practicum. Students synthesize their
course-based learning with their supervised training through participation in
weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of
supervised practice in the spring term. (SWK 317 is concurrent with SWK 316
and is the second of two courses required in the junior year practicum, P/N
grading only.)
SWK 402
Research I: Fundamentals of Social Work Research and Evaluation
(0.5 course)
Students are introduced to basic social research methods commonly used in
social work research. Students learn how to access and understand current
knowledge and evidence for effectiveness in social work practice and programs. Students also learn the foundational skills in planning and proposing
research strategies as applied to practice evaluation. (This half course is in
sequence with SWK 403 and is concurrent to SWK 406.)
Social Work 297
SWK 403
Research II: Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programs (0.5
course)
Building on the work in SWK 402, students plan and complete an evaluation
of agency-based social work interventions. Students learn to gather and interpret evidence for change using data analysis strategies for both quantitative
and qualitative information. (Prereq.: SWK 402 and MPG 3)
SWK 407
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar
Social work professionals in regional human service agencies supervise students in a senior year field placement. Students synthesize their advanced
course learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly
integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120 hours of supervised practice in the fall term. (SWK 407 is concurrent with SWK 406 and is
the first of two courses required in the senior year practicum, P/N grading
only.)
SWK 417
Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar
This course is a continuation of SWK 407. Social work students synthesize
their advanced course learning with their supervised training through participation in weekly integrative seminars. Students complete a minimum of 120
hours of supervised practice in the spring term. (SWK 417 is concurrent with
SWK 419 and is the second of two courses required in the senior year
practicum, P/N grading only.)
SWK 490
The Social Worker as Professional
This course, which meets the senior keystone course requirement in the
Augsburg Core Curriculum, is the summative seminar in the social work
major. Students learn organizational analysis and methods for agency change
as well as reflect on vocation in social welfare, engage in career planning,
study ethical practice principles, and prepare to engage in professional social
work practice. (Prereq.: senior social work status required)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SWK 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SWK 295
Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
SWK 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SWK 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
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SOCIOLOGY—SOC
S
ociology is the scientific study of
society as a whole and of human social
organization in groups. The sociological
perspective provides a way to better understand the social world and how human
beings come to think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide
students in gaining knowledge of the social
order, how it affects them in their daily
lives, and how it can be applied to their
vocation. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society
and social groups, learn to create and use
scientific tools of analysis, and practice the
application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select as
electives some of the non-traditional learning models available, such as internships,
independent study, and field studies. The
department urges students to use
Augsburg’s metropolitan setting as a laboratory for learning. Internships, service
learning, and cooperative education enable
majors to apply the theories and research
skills of sociology while they explore
career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who
have majored in sociology are currently
employed in research, management, and
human resources departments of both government and private corporations, in the
criminal justice field, and as professors of
sociology. Others have used the major as
preparation for advanced study in areas
such as law, the ministry, social work,
urban planning, and human services.
Sociology Faculty
James Vela-McConnell (Chair), Lars
Christiansen, Nancy Fischer, Garry Hesser,
Diane Pike, Tim Pippert
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Students may choose to pursue the core
sociology major or they may opt for a specialized, interdisciplinary concentration
within the major.
Core Major
Sociology has a long-standing tradition
as an excellent undergraduate major that
applies to a number of fields from human
services to criminal justice to business to
public service. The foundation of the
major at Augsburg is that it provides a
clearly organized curriculum that is challenging, develops over the course of the
major, and integrates and reinforces an
excellent set of important skills; those
skills include abstract thinking, writing,
critical analysis, basic research, integration
of theory and data, and the connection of
the individual and collective perspectives
in the unique way of the sociological imagination. The five core courses intentionally
develop those skills in our students and
serve them well. Thus, these required and
sequenced courses are also the core of the
concentrations that allow students to pursue their electives in a direction that adds
other skills related to areas of interest.
Those concentrations include: Community
Studies, Crime and Deviance, Cultural
Anthropology, Organizational Studies, and
Social Psychology.
The major includes a total of ten courses: five required core courses and five electives, at least two of which are upper division courses from the specified list below:
Core major:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 Research Methods
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
SOC 490 Senior Seminar
Sociology 299
At least two of the following upper-division
courses (Prereq: SOC 121):
SOC 349 Organizational Theory
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 381 City & Metro-Urban Planning
SOC 390 Social Problems Analysis
SOC 410 Field Studies of Organizations
SOC 300 Special Topics: Organizational
Deviance
SOC 300 Special Topics: Juvenile
Delinquency
SOC 300 Special Topics: Sociology of
Law
Three additional sociology electives. SOC
399 (Internship) is highly recommended.
Note: Majors must have a 2.0 or better in
each required course to receive credit in
the major.
Concentration in Community Studies
This concentration is designed to give
sociology majors a concentration in urban
community studies, which includes an
applied sociology focus emphasizing city
and community planning with a required
internship. Courses required beyond the
core major requirements are: SOC 111,
SOC 381, SOC 399 and one additional
elective. See Garry Hesser for advising and
visit the department website for details.
Concentration in Crime and Deviance
Students interested in the traditional
aspects of criminal justice — courts, prisons, probation, and law enforcement — as
well as community crime prevention will
be served by this concentration in the
major. Courses required beyond the core
major requirements are: SOC 265, SOC
277, a topics course in Deviance and
Juvenile Delinquency or Organizational
Deviance, PSY 335, and an upper division
Internship approved by the department.
See Diane Pike for advising and visit the
department website for details.
Concentration in Cultural
Anthropology
This concentration offers sociology
majors an opportunity to examine and
develop the methods and theoretical perspectives used by cultural anthropologists
to study and understand the dynamics of
culture. To complete the concentration, the
sociology major must complete five additional courses beyond the core sociology
courses. Two of those courses must be
SOC 141 and SOC 499. The remaining
three courses must be selected one each
from three course groupings: World
Cultures, Anthropological Research, and
Theoretical Perspectives. See Eric
Buffalohead for advising and visit the
department website for details.
Concentration in Organizational
Studies
This concentration is designed for students who plan to work in organizational
settings including corporate, government,
and non-profit sectors. Students will learn
how organizations are structured, function,
and change, how people relate in organizational settings, and how organizations succeed and why they sometimes fail. This
concentration seeks to equip students with
skills to effectively lead and manage organizations, and to succeed within organizations while achieving their personal career
and professional goals. Courses required
beyond the core major requirements are:
Work and Society (SOC 222),
Organizational Theory (SOC 349), Field
Studies in Organizations (SOC 410), and
three courses in related fields — BUS 340,
one from BUS 242 or ECO 113, and one
from INS 325, COM 345, or COM 410.
Organizational Deviance (SOC 300) may
be a substitute for either BUS course. See
Lars Christiansen for advising and visit the
depart website for details.
300 Sociology
Concentration in Social Psychology
The intent of the social psychology
concentration is to provide sociology
and/or psychology students with a solid
disciplinary foundation along with specific
coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in public relations, law, consulting,
research, social policy, and more. Courses
required beyond the core major requirements are: SOC 375, SOC 390, SOC 499,
PSY 105, PSY 325, and PSY 491. See James
Vela-McConnell for advising and visit the
department website for details.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in
sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall.
In addition, students must: (1) successfully
complete an internship, independent study,
or cooperative education experience; (2)
submit a portfolio including an honors
essay and completed papers and projects.
See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for
departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of
the junior year.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at
least two upper division courses taken at
Augsburg College. Students are required to
have at least a 2.00 GPA in courses counting toward the minor.
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
SOC 111
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and
ideological forces that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and
structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this theme.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights
into discovering the world and one’s place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions
with each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 141
Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
Course objectives include giving students an understanding of anthropological
methods and theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and
awareness of differing cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human problems. (Fall, spring)
Sociology 301
SOC 222
Work and Society
Why does a doctor get paid handsomely, and a burger-flipper get paid poorly?
Can workplaces be functional, or are they inherently conflictual? How does
the current expansion of global capital (globalization) shape our work experiences in the U.S.? This course explores these and other questions through various sociological theories of work and labor in modern society.
SOC 231
Family Systems
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the United
States. Family systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and modern cultural and social patterns.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 240
Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join social movements? What impacts
do social movements have on social institutions, the state, culture, and even
personal identity? This course explores these and other questions through
studying social movement theory and several social movements occurring over
the last two centuries. (SOC 121 and courses on 19th or 20th century U.S.
history recommended, but not required)
SOC 260
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society with attention to secularization, race, gender, and the public role of religion utilizing sociological
research on the role of religion and religious organizations in American society. (Fall)
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds—race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality—receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses
on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain
crime sociologically? Topics include: theories and patterns of crime, police,
courts, corrections, and criminal policy. (Fall)
SOC 290
Cultures of Violence
What are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This course
takes violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis and concludes with an examination of non-violent alternatives to conflict. (Offered on
rotating schedule)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that
are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
302 Sociology
SOC 349
Organizational Theory
What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much
of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect
to their goals, culture, technology and structure, as well as corporate deviance.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the
social sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis—be it in an academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.:
MPG 3. Fall)
SOC 363
Research Methods
Good research—do you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 375
Social Psychology
How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct
society? This course analyzes the dynamic tension between the self and
society, as well as the major questions, issues, perspectives, and methods of
the field. (Prereq.: Soc 121 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to urban planning
and the shaping of metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and field study in a seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 or consent
of instructor. Spring)
SOC 390
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? This course
engages the sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections
between micro-level analysis and macro-level analysis, linking our own private
troubles with public issues. (Prereq: SOC 121 or consent of instructor)
SOC 410
Field Studies in Organizations
In this course we visit several local organizations (ranging from small nonprofits to large transnational corporations), and work on a semester-long project with a local organization. We analyze these field experiences from the perspectives of organizational theory and critical political-economy, as well as
explore the challenges, strategies, and rewards of doing projects as a group.
(Prereq: SOC 222 and SOC 349, or permission of the instructor)
Sociology 303
SOC 485
Sociological Theory
An examination of the major theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing
the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.:
Two courses in sociology including SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 490
Senior Seminar and Keystone
This Keystone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the
sociology program and general education, develop an understanding of the
applied value of sociology, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional
identity. Pass/No Pass grading. Senior sociology majors only. (Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SOC 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SOC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
SOC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
SOC 498
Independent Study—Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops,
making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available
in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 and/or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96. (Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and
department chair. Fall, spring)
SPANISH
See listing under Modern Languages.
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THEATRE ARTS—THR
T
he study of theatre is firmly grounded
in the liberal arts, integrating knowledege
and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including speech/communication, art, music, history, English,
literature, business, philosophy, and religion. Both the curriculum and dramatic
productions by the Theatre Arts
Department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the campus while
also providing a solid base in classical,
modern, contemporary, and multicultural
theatre.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of a
major theatre center makes it an ideal
place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars, by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts
community while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Student opportunity to make these connections includes course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist
Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theatre professionals from the Twin
Cities community who work closely with
students), and attendance at numerous
professional productions in the Twin
Cities. Augsburg theatre productions are
treated as unique learning laboratories
where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional
artists-in-residence.
In addition to learning skills specific to
theatre, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for such careers as law, edu-
cation, business, communication, and journalism, as well as prepare theatre students
for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to prepare the student for graduate school or the
workplace, the department encourages a
second major or minor in such fields as
art, English, education, film, music, history, sociology, or religion.
Theatre Arts Faculty
Michael Burden (Chair), Julie Bolton,
Martha Johnson, Darcey Engen, Lisa
Anderson, Sandra Agustin, David DeBlieck,
Karen Mulhausen, Sandy Nei Schulte
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
■ BACHELOR OF ARTS
The Theatre Arts Department currently
has two concentrations within the major:
Performance Concentration and Theatre
Design/Technical Theatre Concentration.
Both concentrations consist of the Theatre
Core Curriculum supplemented by electives specific to each concentration.
Theatre Arts Major
Performance Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre
curriculum is designed to serve students
hoping to pursue graduate studies in
Theatre (M.A./Ph.D. and M.F.A.) and professional work as a performer. Students
choosing this concentration will enroll in
the eight core theatre major courses taken
by all theatre majors and will supplement
the core with courses identified as theatre
electives. Students in the performance concentration are encouraged to consult with
their adviser when selecting electives.
Advisers will assist students in identifying
the year and semester elective courses are
Theatre Arts 305
offered. Students are strongly encouraged
to also complete a professional Internship
at a local Twin Cities Theatre.
Ten THR courses — eight required core
courses and two courses chosen from THR
electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units
taken as THP courses.
Eight core courses:
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction
Two electives from:
THR 226 Movement for the Theatre
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting
Ten Production Practicum Units (THP)—
See Practicum Units
Technical Design/Technology
Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre
curriculum is designed to serve students
hoping to pursue graduate studies or professional work as a theatre designer or
technician. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre
major classes taken by all theatre majors
and will supplement the core with at least
two electives from the Art Department.
Students in the emphasis are strongly
encouraged to also take an Independent
Study in their area of focus and to do a
professional Internship at a local Twin
Cities Theatre.
Ten THR courses-eight required core
courses and
Two electives chosen from ART electives,
Plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as
THP.
Eight Core Courses:
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
II
THR 366 Stage Direction
Two Electives from:
ART 107
or
ART 105
Drawing
Introduction to Architectural
Drawing
ART 240 Art History Survey
or
ART 243 or 244 History of Architecture
Ten Production Practicum Units (THP) See
Practicum Units
The following courses are strongly recommended:
THR 228 Directed Study
ART 340 Digital Imaging
THR 339 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
Theatre Practicum Units (THP)
All Theatre Arts Majors in either
Concentration are required to complete 10
practicum units (THP) from three established areas.
Area 1 Per for mance
Each major will complete between one and
five THPs from this area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
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THP 111
THP 121
THP 131
THP 141
THP 151
Fall Acting/Performance
Winter Acting/Performance
Spring Acting/Performance
Studio Acting/Performance
Misc. Performance
Area 2 Production
Each major will complete between four
and eight THPs from this area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 112, 122 or 132 House Management
THP 113, 123 or 133 Set, Lights, Costumes
Crew
THP 114, 124 or 134 Running Crew
THP 115, 125 or 135 Assistant Stage
Manager
THP 116, 126 or 136 Stage Manager
Area 3 Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from
this area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 117 Fall Artistic Assistance
THP 127 Winter Artistic Assistance
THP 137 Spring Artistic Assistance
Please note that all theatre practicum
courses count as one theatre practicum
unit except for the following because of
exceptional time requirements:
THP 115, THP 125 and THP 135 Assistant
Stage Manager counts as two units
THP 116 ,THP 126 and THP 136 Stage
Manager counts as three units.
The following courses are encouraged, but
not required:
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
THR 333 Acting for the Camera
THR 399 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
THR 002 or 005 is recommended to fulfill
one of the lifetime sports requirements.
Students may take a maximum of 13
credits in the major.
Freshmen planning to major in theatre
arts should begin with courses THR 228,
232, 250; sophomores: THR 226, 228, 245,
361, 362; juniors: THR 325, 328, 350, 360,
361, 365; seniors THR 365, 366.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only. Incoming students should
meet in the Fall of Freshman year with a
theatre adviser to ensure proper sequence
of classes to be taken based on odd or even
year of entry.
Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement
on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain
a 3.75 GPA in the major and a 3.50 GPA
overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of
honors quality (THR 499). Honors candidates should meet with their departmental
adviser early spring semester of their
junior year to develop a proposal for the
honors project.
Transfers: Transfer students should
meet with a transfer adviser upon acceptance to determine what credits taken at
another institution will transfer into the
major. The majority of core classes should
however be taken at Augsburg.
Additionally transfers are required to take a
minimum of three upper division theatre
arts courses. Ten practicum units are also
required. Transfers must also complete a
minimum of five THP credits within the
department. No more than five units can
be credits from others schools.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
Theatre Arts 307
THR 232 Acting
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction
The Theatre Arts Minors also must complete five practicum units. Students must
take a minimum of one performance unit
and a minimum of three production units.
Refer to the practicum categories listed
below the curriculum concentrations.
Film Major and Minor
See a description and requirements for
the film major and minor in the
Communication Studies section of the catalog.
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of
Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism II
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or
theatre criticism or theatre history
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure
Major
Currently the Theatre Arts Department
does not offer teaching licensure.
Depending on developments and state policy changes, the department may add such
a major in the future.
THEATRE ARTS COURSES.
THR/HPE 002 Lifetime Sports—Introduction to Dance
(.0 course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction
to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and stretches. Each class
includes a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, pilates, and modern
dance.
THR/HPE 005 Lifetime Sports—Modern Dance and Improvisation
(.0 course)
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises
and will learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern.
Improvisational techniques will be introduced and students will create short
improvisational pieces. (Prereq.: THR/HPE 002, 003, or instructor’s permission. NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of THR/HPE 002, 003, 004,
or 005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama: Acting and Improvisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting
with an emphasis on active participation and reflective writing. This course is
primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward the theatre arts major.
THR/COM 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
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THR 222
Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Theatre is an examination of theatre as an artistic form and
focuses on the appreciation and value of theatre in society. Focus on historical
periods, plays, artists, basic concepts, and techniques of the play production
process. Students attend and review stage productions. This course is primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward the theatre major.
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
This course will explore principles of movement used in the art of acting. The
goal will be to improve the actor’s physical energy, concentration, balance,
control, clarity, timing, spontaneity, and energy. This course will use established theory and techniques in neutral mask, Asian martial arts, and physical
and vocal characterization exercises. Students will examine various performance paradigms and see professional productions. (Alternate years)
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts,
and creative processes. Students will execute practical projects, attend theatre
tours, see professional productions, and participate on the Theatre
Department’s fall production. Open to all students. Forty-hour lab requirement.
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental, and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character
study in American drama, culminating in public performance. Students attend
and review local professional productions. (Prereq.: Theatre major or consent of
instructor)
THR 233
Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies
to on-camera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which support acting on camera. (Alternate years)
THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student’s basic skills of music theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions. (Aalternate years)
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures,
films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers.
Theatre Arts 309
THR 250
Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
This foundations class focuses on major principles and fundamentals of theatre literary analysis and uses performance, discussion, writing, and projects as
a way of interpreting a dramatic script for academic and artistic applications.
Close readings of plays from each genre (comic, tragic, realistic, absurd and
post-modernism) will enable students to learn and apply basic terminology for
literary and artistic processes.
THR/COM 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in COM 216 and adds
the study of color photography and sound design. Though exercises and
assignments the student will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing
short films. (Prereq.: COM/THR 216)
THR 325
Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or
HON 111, and junior or senior standing, or consent of theatre department
chair. THR 250 or ENL 226 recommended. Alternate years)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to the design process for the stage. Each student will execute
four design projects using a research based design process. Class will take theatre tours, host visiting artists, and have a practical involvement in two
Augsburg College productions. Forty-hour lab required, materials needed.
(Prereq.: THR 228, junior or senior status)
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the
vocal mechanism. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports
and papers, voice tapes, and individual coaching. (Alternate years)
THR 360
Interpretive Reading
Basic principles of oral interpretation of narrative verse and dialogue forms of
drama. Study, written analysis, discussion, practice, and performance of readings before small and large groups. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111)
THR 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek through the Italian Renaissance period. Reading of plays, research
paper, and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be
taken sequentially with THR 362. (Prereq.: ENL 111 or 112 or HON 111. Fall:
alternate years)
THR 362
Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the
Italian Renaissance through contemporary theatre. Reading of plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially
with THR 361. (Spring: alternate years)
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THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance skills and the ability to recognize differentiating clues that identify the style of a play. Through class exercises, scene study, and character analysis, students will gain insight into the
performance demands of a specific style. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from
the classics (Shakespeare, French neoclassicism, restoration comedy, realism,
and non-realism), culminating in a public recital. (Prereq: THR 250 and THR
232 and 362 or consent of instructor. Fall/Spring)
THR 366
Stage Direction
The goal of the course is to understand and master basic principles and skills
of stage direction: directing concepts, stage techniques, terminologies, script
analysis; rehearsal planning and techniques; blocking, stage dynamics, working with actors, and the overall staging of a play. Theories of directing are also
examined. (Prereq.: THR 362, or consent of instructor)
THR/SPC 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENL 241
and junior/senior standing)
THR 495
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
THR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
THR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
THR 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
Theatre Arts 311
THEATRE PRACTICUM COURSES.
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and are required for the theatre
arts major/minor. All THP theatre
practicum courses are taken for non-credit
with Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation by
the faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful and timely completion of practicum
area for which student is registered; 2. positive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3.
demonstrated competency in practicum
area. The positive evaluation of each of the
areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a
minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a
P grade.
THP courses require:
• Consent of instructor
• Supervision by theatre faculty
• A minimum of 30 hours of assessed participation by the student
• Registration for THP course for semester
when practicum is completed
• Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the registrar’s office
Please note:
• All majors will complete at least one
THP unit in costumes.
• All majors will complete one THP in
lighting.
• THP courses may be repeated.
• Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum.
• Work-study hours do not count towards
practicum.
• Completion of THP 115 and 116 count
as two and three practicum units respectively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student.
All other THP courses count as one
practicum unit each.
• Transfer students are still responsible for
the full unit requirements (10 major/5
minor.) Five practicum units (major) or
three units (minor) must be completed
while at Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools should have
program verification or a letter from a
previous theatre adviser.
THEATRE PRACTICUM COURSES.
Area One: Performance
THP 111/121/131/141/151 Theatre Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main stage theatrical production; in a main stage dance performance or recital (for dance/licensure majors
only); or substantial participation as an actor in a senior directing project, in final
scenes for Stage Direction (THR 366), or in interpretive presentations at two
Forensics tournaments (at least 30 hours coaching and competition).
Area Two: Production
THP 112/122/132 Theatre Practicum: House Management
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Substantial participation (30 hour minimum) in house management, ushering, or
box office.
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THP 113/123/133 Theatre Practicum: Set, Lights, Costumes
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main stage production.
THP 114/124/134 Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes
from Stage Direction class.
THP 115/125/135 Theatre Practicum: Assistant Stage Management
2 Practicum units (.0 course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
THP 116/126/136 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management
3 Practicum units (.0 course)
Stage management for main stage production.
Area Three: Artistic/Production Management
THP 117/127/137 Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (.0 course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the
director (dramaturgy, choreography/assistant choreography for main stage production), or a substantial arts management project.
URBAN STUDIES
See Metro-Urban Studies.
WOMEN’S STUDIES—WST
T
he Women’s Studies Program provides students with the opportunity to
examine critically women’s contributions
and experiences in various historical and
cultural contexts. This is an inter-college
program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of
St. Catherine, and the University of St.
Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus
not only on gender, but also acknowledge
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences. The
Women’s studies program offers both a
major and a minor, and provides students
with academic preparation for careers in
human services, education, and social
work as well as graduate study.
Women’s Studies Faculty
Cass Dalglish (Coordinator), Kristin M.
Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Jacqueline
deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen,
Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda
Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen, Barbara
Lehmann, Lynne Lorenzen, Mary Lowe,
Anita Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise
Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Norma
Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg,
Timothy Pippert, Judy Shevelev, Beverly J.
Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James VelaMcConnell
DEGREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS.
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies, a midlevel course in feminist theory or feminist
philosophy selected from an approved list,
WST 495 (Seminar), and WST 199 or WST
399 (internships).
The remaining six electives are to be
selected from approved women’s studies
courses, and should include at least two
courses in the social sciences, two in the
humanities, and one with a racial, ethnic,
or global emphasis. At least three courses
must be upper division courses. Students
may take courses at any of the colleges
participating in the Women’s studies program. However, at least three courses must
be completed at Augsburg. The writing
component of the graduation skills
requirements for the women’s studies
major must also be completed at Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the
written approval of the women’s studies
program coordinator. Both majors and
minors are encouraged to participate in
one of the gender-focused semester study
abroad programs offered through
Augsburg’s Center for Global Education.
Two programs have been pre-approved for
women’s study credit: Crossing Borders:
Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(offered fall semester) and Social and
Environmental Justice: Latin American
Perspectives (offered spring semester).
Minor
Five courses that must include WST
201; three electives, one of which must be
upper division; and WST 495 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other
ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each
student’s program must have the written
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approval of the women’s studies program
coordinator.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg
College and wish to complete a major or
minor in women’s studies are urged to consult with the director of women’s studies
immediately upon transfer.
The Women’s studies program has an
articulation agreement with Century
College that governs Century College students with a women’s studies certificate
who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from
other colleges and universities must consult with the director of women’s studies
for approval of courses for the major or
minor.
WOMEN’S STUDIES COURSES.
WST 201
Foundations in Women’s Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of
women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and
how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen
from women’s perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women’s
experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 281
WST 305
Topics in Women’s Studies
Issues in Gay and Lesbian Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary
U.S. culture including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course
may include guest speakers, a service-learning component at local glbt/supporting agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities, as well
as an immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education fee. Prerequisites: WST 201 or prior coursework in related fields (history,
sociology, psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology
and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental Justice:
Latin American Perspectives)
WST 341
Environmental Politics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental
Justice:Latin American Perspectives.)
HIS/WST/ISS 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua))
WST 359
Women, Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
Women’s Studies 315
WST 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 481
WST 490
Topics in Women’s Studies
Women’s Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and satisfies
the Keystone requirement. It is also required of minors who do not elect to do
an independent study (499). It is offered at a different college each semester.
AIS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course will examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women in
non-Western societies, including their economic, political and social contributions, familial roles, and status in society. Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
AIS 320
American Indian Women
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
Internships and Independent Study Courses (Must be approved in writing by the women’s studies
coordinator):
WST 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
WST 299
Directed Study
See description on page 96.
WST 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 95.
WST 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 96.
316 Women’s Studies
See department listings for descriptions of the following approved electives:
AIS 208/408 Native American Women and Film
ART 352
Women and Art
ENL 365
Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
ENL 367
Women and Fiction
HIS 282
History of Women Since 1850
HIS 311
Topics in Women’s History
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
POL 124
American Women and Politics
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
PSY 371
Psychology of Gender
SOC 231
Family Systems
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
YOUTH
AND
See listing under Religion.
FAMILY MINISTRY
College Information
Board of Regents – 318
ELCA Program Unit for Vocation
and Education – 319
Faculty and Administration – 320
Officers – 320
Administration – 320
Faculty – 322
Faculty Emeriti – 339
Campus Maps – 342, 343
318
BOARD
OF
REGENTS
The year in parentheses after each name is the expiration date of current term. An asterisk
before a name indicates the person is an Augsburg graduate.
*Dan W. Anderson ’65 (2009)
President, Swenson Anderson Financial
Group, Minneapolis, MN
*Gar y E. Benson ’70 (2008)
Directing Pastor, Zumbro Lutheran
Church, Rochester, MN
*Jackie Cherr yhomes ’76 (2010)
Government Relations Consultant,
Cherryhomes-Tyler LLC, Minneapolis, MN
*Ruth E. Johnson ’74 (2006)
Consultant, Department of Internal
Medicine, Mayo Clinic & Mayo Medical
School, Rochester, MN
Dean Kennedy (2009)
President, Texacoma Oil & Gas
Corporation, Dallas, TX
Dean C. Kopperud (2009)
Consultant, Miramar Beach, FL
Michael O. Freeman (2006)
Attorney, Lindquist & Vennum,
Minneapolis, MN
Gloria C. Lewis (2011)
President/CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of
the Greater Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN
*Anthony Genia ’85 (2008)
Emergency Dept. Physician, Fairview
University Medical Center, Minneapolis,
MN
Jennifer H. Martin (2007)
Senior Vice President, Corporate
Administration, Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans, Minneapolis, MN
*Michael R. Good ’71 (2007)
President and Chief Operating Officer,
Sotheby’s International Realty, Parsippany,
NJ
Marie O. McNef f (2009)
Professor Emeritus and Dean (retired),
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN
*H. Theodore Grindal ’76 (2008)
Attorney/Partner, Lockridge Grindal Nauen
P.L.L.P., Minneapolis, MN
Nor man R. Hagfors (2009)
Founder & President (retired), Norsen,
Inc., North Oaks, MN
*Paul S. Mueller ’84 (2009)
Internal Medicine Consultant, Mayo
Clinic, Rochester, MN
*Ronald G. Nelson ’68 (2008)
Retired, Mendota Heights, MN
*Beverly Oren ’55 (2008)
Retired, Roseville, MN
James E. Haglund (2006)
President/Owner, Central Container
Corporation, Brooklyn Park, MN
Wayne Popham (2006)
Attorney, Popham Law Office,
Minneapolis, MN
Jodi Harpstead (2009)
Chief Advancement Officer, Lutheran
Social Service of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ex Of ficio
President, Augsburg College, Minneapolis,
MN
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Rev. Peter Rogness (2008), Ex Of ficio
Bishop, St. Paul Area Synod, ELCA, St.
Paul, MN
Emily Anne Tuttle (2009)
Retired, Wayzata, MN
Rev. Harold Usgaar d (2008), Ex Officio
Bishop, Southeastern Minnesota Synod,
ELCA, Rochester, MN
Glen J. Skovholt (2006)
President, Government & Community
Strategies, St. Paul, MN
Sandra L. Var gas (2008)
County Administrator, Hennepin County,
Minneapolis, MN
*Philip Styrlund ’79 (2006)
President, The Summit Group, Apple
Valley, MN
*Jean M. Taylor ’85 (2006)
President, Taylor Corporation, Eagan, MN
*Joan L. Volz ’68 (2006)
Attorney, Welch, MN
*P. Dawn Taylor ’78 (2008)
Chief Operating Officer, Silver Glade
Properties LLC, Des Moines, IA
ELCA PROGRAM UNIT
EDUCATION
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stanley N. Olson
Director for Colleges and Universities
Dr. Arne Selbyg
Asst. Director for Colleges and
Universities
Ms. Marilyn Olson
FOR
VOCATION
AND
320
AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACULTY
ADMINISTRATION
AND
Beginning year of service of faculty and staff is indicated with parenthesis.
Officers of the College
Paul C. Pribbenow (2006). President. B.A., Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Chicago.
Richard S. Adamson (1989). Vice President for Finance and Administration. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; Certified Public Accountant.
Tracy Elftmann (2005). Vice President of Institutional Advancement. B.A., Augsburg
College; J.D., Drake University Law School; L.M.M.N. Masters of Law, Columbia
University Law School.
Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the
College. Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., College of Saint
Benedict, M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Gar vey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.A., Loyola University; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Julie A. Olson (1991). Vice President of Enrollment Management. B.A., M.A., Augsburg
College.
Administration
Leif Anderson (1996). Chief Information Officer. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Tracy Beckman (2003). Director, Government and Community Relations. B.S., Mankato
State University; M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
University.
Mike Bilden (2003). Director, Recruitment and Retention, Adult Programs. B.S., University
of Wisconsin – Superior.
Heidi Breen (1986). Director, Alumni Relations. B.A., Concordia College – Moorhead.
Carrie Carroll (1997). Director of Undergraduate Admissions. B.A., Hamline University.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanic/Latino Student Services. M.A., St. Paul
Seminary School of Divinity-University of St. Thomas.
Nadia M. Christensen (1991). Director, International Partners. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A. University of Minnesota; Ph.D.; University of Washington.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Parent and Family Relations. B.A., Augsburg College.
David Draus (2000). Director, Facilities and Risk Management.
James Erchul (1997). Director, Enrollment Planning. B.A., Marquette Unversity, M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota – Duluth.
Trena Bolden Fields (2002). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. B.A., Augsburg College.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Women’s Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Or val J. Gingerich (2001). Associate Dean for International Programs. B.A., University of
Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men’s Athletic Director. Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Neb.; M.Ed., University of Nebraska;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Joan L. Grif fin (1986). Associate Dean for General Education. Professor of English. A.B.,
Washington University; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
L.P., University of Minnesota.
Herald A. Johnson (1968). Director, Advancement Programs. B.A., Augsburg College.
William Jones (2002). Director, Augsburg/Capella Alliance. B.A., University of
Pennsylvania; M.A., M.S., Indiana University.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Southern California.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Academic Advising and Achievement. B.A., University
of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Robert Kramarczuk (2004). Director, MBA Program. B.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
St. Pius X Seminary; M.A., Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Gaye Lindfors (1993). Special Assistant to the President. B.S., Mankato State; M.A.I.R.,
University of Minnesota.
Ann Lutter man-Aguilar (1993). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education.
B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Associate Director, Center for Global Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Christopher Moquist (2005). Director of Marketing and Communications. B.A., St. Olaf;
M.B.C., University of St. Thomas.
Thomas F. Morgan (1983). Special Assistant to the President. Professor of Business
Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S.,
University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Center for Service, Work, and Learning. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
John Pack (2003). Director, Department of Public Safety. B.A., Excelsior College.
Cindy G. Peterson (1981). Director, American Indian Student Services. B.A., University of
Minnesota.
Stephen Preus (2004). Director of Development. B.A., Luther College; C.L.U., Ch.F.C.,
American College.
Patrice M. Salmeri (2002). Director, StepUP® Program. B.S., Kent State University; M.A.
Saint Mary’s University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Dean of Graduate and Adult Academic Programs. Associate
Professor of English. B.S., St. John’s University; M.A., University of New Orleans;
Ph.D., University of Texas.
Judith Shevelev (1991). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
University of California at Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
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Marcus Skjer vem (2004). Director, Activities and Orientation. B.A., Concordia College –
Moorhead; M.S., Illinois State University.
Jeffrey F. Swenson (1986). Assistant Dean, Athletics and Recreation. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeffrey S. Swenson (1989). Controller, Administrative Accounting. B.A., Augsburg College.
Paul L. Terrio (1990). Director, Student Financial Services. B.A., Augsburg College.
Bao L. Thao (1998). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.A., Colgate University.
Richard J. Thoni (1972). Assistant to the President. Director, Rochester Program. B.A., St.
Olaf College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student Advising. M.A., The
American University.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Faculty
A
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A. and
Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Sandra J. Agustin (1997). Instructor, part time, Theatre Arts. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S. and
D.Pharm., University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Associate Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Stuar t M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio Artist/Flute, part time, Music. B.M., Augsburg College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Oregon; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.Div., Luther-Northwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Alexandre A. Ar dichvili (2004). Instructor, part time, Master of Arts in Leadership and
M.B.A. Programs. B.A., University of Tbilisi, Georgia, USSR; Ph.D., Moscow State
University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Antonio Ortega Ayala (2003). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global
Education. M.A., LaSalle University, Mexico City. C.P.A. Teaching Certificate
degree, Colegio Angloamericano.
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B
Xenia Barahona (2002). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Universidad Centroamericana; M.A., Tufts University.
Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time, Music. B.M., University of
Michigan.
R. Samuel Barber (2002). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., Upper Iowa
University; M.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
David A. Barlow (2005). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Nebraska, Omaha.
Carol E. Bar nett (2000). Studio Artist/Composition, part time, Music. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Aroti G. Bayman (1996). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.
Anthony A. Bibus, III (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Heather K. T. Bidinger (2003). Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.Med.S., St. Louis University.
William P. Bierden (1997). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1983). Instructor, part time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton (1976). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.S., M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College;
M.S.W., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Michele R. Braley (2002). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.A., Oberlin College;
M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.B.A., University
of Missouri-Columbia; M.B.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Frederick Bretschger (2005). Studio Artist/Double Bass, part time, Music. North Carolina
School of the Arts; Cleveland Institute of Music; The Juilliard School.
Jacquylynn Brickman (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.Ed., St. Mary’s University.
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Lisa A. Broek (1993). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A., Central
College; M.A., University of Iowa.
Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison,
Instructor of Education. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of
Sydney, Australia.
Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Iona College; M.Ed.,
Boston College.
Eileen M. Bruns (2000). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.S., M.S., Florida State
University.
Eric L. Buf falohead (1997). Associate Professor of American Indian Studies. B.A., M.A.,
A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Bur den (1990). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Designer and Technical
Director). B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Shelley L. Burkhardt (2005). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Valparaiso University;
M.S., Mankato State University.
Janelle M. Bussert (1994). Instructor, part time, Religion and Women’s Studies. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Div., Yale University.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., University of IllinoisChicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tami M. Carpenter (2001). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. Two B.S. degrees,
University of Minnesota.
Maria S. Ceplecha (2003). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., University of
Dallas; M.A., New York University Graduate School in Spain.
John C. Cerrito (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Peggy M. Cerrito (1991). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. Academic Skills
Adviser. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Nina N. Chenault (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Clark University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Florida State University.
Tara K. Christopherson (1992). Assistant Professor, part time, Art. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Stout; M.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Instructor, part time, Physician Assistant Studies. A.A., Golden
Valley Lutheran College; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.A., Southwest Texas
State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Capital
University; M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
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Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S.W., St. John’s University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Anthony Cox (2005). Studio Artist/Electric Bass, part time, Music. B.A., Metropolitan State
College.
Larr y J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran
University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barbara C. Curchack (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of
Maryland Baltimore County; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson.
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Mar vin D. Dahlgren (2002). Studio Artist/Percussion, part time, Music. B.A., MacPhail
School of Music.
Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Associate Professor of English. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.F.A., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute.
Kim Davidson (2003). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.F.A., Washington University; M.A., School for International Training.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of
Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
Urbanus B. Dax (2002). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of the North, South Africa; M.S., Mankato State University.
Donna R. DeGracia (1998). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Ohio State
University; P.A., Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
Jacqueline R. deVries (1994). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Calvin College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana.
R. David Dexter (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.D., University of Minnesota.
Douglas J. Diamond (2005). Orchestra Director, Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., M.M.,
The Mannes College of Music; A.B.D., University of Missouri – Kansas City
Conservatory.
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M., University of Dayton; M.A.,
Saint Mary’s University.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.
coursework completed, University of Minnesota.
Suzanne I. Dorée (1989). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Delaware; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Linda A. Dorschner (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Mankato State College; M.A., Mankato State University.
Susan Sacquitne Druck (1993). Instructor of Music. B.A., Iowa State University; M.A.,
University of Iowa.
Rebekah N. Dupont (1995). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D., Washington State University.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Gar y T. Egbert (2004). Instructor, part time, Physics. B.S., Western Illinois University;
M.S., University of South Dakota – Vermillion; Ph.D., University of Nebraska –
Lincoln.
Catherine A. Egenberger (2000). Instructor, part time, Art. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Instructor, part time, Theatre Arts. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.F.A., Syracuse University.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Molly K. Enz (2006). Assistant Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Christina L. Erickson (2004). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., University of Minnesota – Duluth; Ph.D., University of
Illinois – Chicago.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas;
M.A., Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kenneth N. Erickson (1964). Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan
State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio Artist/Trumpet, part time, Music. B.A., Bethel College;
M.F.A., D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn L. Erickson (1999). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio Artist/Piano, part time, Music. B.F.A., B.A., Central
Michigan University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Kevin G. Ewert (2002). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., North Dakota
State University; M.A., M.S., Saint Mary’s University-Rochester; A.B.D., Nova
Southeastern University.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the
College. Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., College of St.
Benedict; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Edith E. Ferber (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., M.A.T., Indiana University.
Sarah M. Ferguson (2005). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Drake University;
M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Nancy L. Fischer (2005). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., Hamline University; M.A.,
The American University; Ph.D., State University of New York – Albany.
Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Montana.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women’s
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
B ruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., Morningside College; M.Th.,
Perkins School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Michael O. Freeman (2002). Instructor, part time, Political Science. B.A., Rutgers College;
J.D., University of Minnesota.
Stacy R. Freiheit (2005). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Central
Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. B.M., Aquinas
College.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
John A. Furia (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.P.A., University of Rhode Island.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Gar vey (1998). Vice President of Student Affairs. Instructor, part time, Business
Administration. B.A., College of St. Catherine; M.A., Loyola University; J.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Annette M. Ger ten (1997). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., College of St.
Catherine; M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio Artist/Clarinet, part time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Keith F. Gilsdor f (2001). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., Moorhead State
University; M.A., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of NebraskaLincoln.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men’s Athletic Director, Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of
Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown
University.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. Music studies at The
University of Minnesota.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
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Cher yl J.E. Gresczyk (2004). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.A., College of St. Thomas.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part time, Education and Modern Languages.
B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Dennis P. Greseth (2004). Instructor of Education. Education Coordinator, Rochester
Program. B.S., M.S., Winona State University.
Joan L. Grif fin (1986). Associate Dean for General Education. Professor of English. A.B.,
Washington University; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University.
Lyle M. Griner (1996). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., University of Northern Iowa;
M.A., Luther Seminary.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy J. Gr undahl (1993). Instructor, part time, Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; M.F.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John’s University;
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Alyssa N. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part time, Mathematics. B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
David R. Hanson (2006). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.S., University of WisconsinEau Claire; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
John U. Harkness (2001). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Harvard University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
J.D., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Robert S. Her for th (1967). Professor of Biology. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Garr y W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A.,
Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Notre Dame.
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Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., University of
Maryland; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Bradley P. Holt (1978). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Linda M. Holt (2000). Instructor, part time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Minnesota;
M.N., University of Washington-Seattle.
James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., Bemidji
State University; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
Mar y A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio Artist/Violin and Viola, part time, Music. B.M.,
Indiana University.
Mar y A. Hunt (2000). Studio Artist/Piano Accompaniment, part time, Music. B.A., Fort
Wright College of the Holy Names; M.M., Boston University; D.M.A., University
of Wisconsin-Madison.
Lisa L. Hyland (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls.
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Colin C. Ir vine (2003). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Carroll College; M.A.,
University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Ir vine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Chad A. Israelson (2002). Instructor, part time, History. B.A., University of Wisconsin,
LaCrosse; M.A., University of Nebraska.
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Lisa E. Jack (1994). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Occidental College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Southern California.
James A. Jacobson (2002). Studio Artist/Cello, part time, Music. B.M., New England
Conservatory of Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Mar y J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., University of North
Dakota; M.A., Ed.D., Hamline University.
Ronald L. Jacobson (2002). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., North
Dakota State University; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Instructor, part time, American Indian Studies. B.A.,
Metropolitan State University; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Kia M.G. James (2003). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.A., B.S.N., St. Olaf College;
M.P.H., Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
William H. Jasperson (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
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Christopher J. Johnstone (2006). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., State University of
New York-Plattsburgh; M.S., Syracuse University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Daniel F. Jorgensen (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., M.S., South Dakota State
University.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.Comm.,
University of Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park
College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers
University.
Jane A. Kammer man (1986). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A.,
University of California; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A.,
University of Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple
University.
Deborah D. Katz (2001). Instructor, part time, Education. A.B., Stanford University; Ed.M.,
Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University.
Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Mar y Beth Kelley (2004). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Eau Claire; M.Ed., Bethel College.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio Artist/Harp, part time, Music. B.M., The Juilliard
School; M.M., University of Arizona.
Mar y A. Kingsley (1965). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., Middlebury College.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., Newberry College;
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Eastman School of Music.
Alvin L. Kloppen (1976). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Augustana College; M.A., University of South Dakota.
Carol M. Knicker (2002). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Southwest State
University; M.S., Mankato State University; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Richard J. Kramer (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Heidi M. Kreutzer (1995). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., Middlebury College; J.D., University of Minnesota.
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Gregor y P. Kr ueger (2000). Instructor of Education. B.A., Southwest Minnesota State
University; M.A., Hamline University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St.
Louis; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.A. Michigan State
University; M.A., University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Michael J. Lansing (2005). Assistant Professor of History. A.B., College of William and
Mary; M.A., Utah State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Macalester
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Instructor, part time, Master of Arts in Leadership and
Nursing. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West
Virginia University.
Laura K. Lazar (2004). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.L.S.,
Valparaiso University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Edward Bok Lee (2002). Instructor, part time, Communication Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.F.A., Brown University.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Knox College;
M.S.W., Tulane University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio Artist/French Horn, part time, Music. B.A., Potsdam
College of Arts and Science, SUNY; M.M., Northwestern University.
Cher yl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University
of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Karoline M. Lewis (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.A., Northwestern University;
M.Div., Luther Seminary; A.B.D., Emory University.
Robert E. Lewis (2004). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rosemar y J. Link (1986). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Southampton;
C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sarah P. Lockwood (2002). Studio Artist/Piano Accompaniment, part time, Music. B.M.,
DePauw University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
J. Lynne F. Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont
Graduate School.
Edward D. Lotter man (2005). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
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Michael S. Lotti (2003). Instructor, part time, Business Administration/Philosophy. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Swansea, Wales.
Mar y E. Lowe (2003). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University;
M.Div, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Graduate Theological
Union.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Colorado, Denver; M.S., P.A. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center; Ph.D., Capella University.
Steven M. Lukas (2005). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., M.A.,
University of Nebraska; E.D., University of St. Thomas.
Steven P. Lund (1982). Studio Artist/Trombone, part time, Music. B.S., University of
Minnesota.
Paul E. Lutter (2005). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Superior; M.Div, Luther Seminary.
Ann L. Lutter man-Aguilar (1993). Interim Academic Director, Instructor, Center for
Global Education. B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
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Patricia Z. Marincic (2005). Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.,
Purdue University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Utah State University.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Assistant Professor of American Indian Studies. B.F.A.,
Cleveland Institute of Art; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona.
David C. Matz (2001). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Craig D. Maus (2002). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. A.A., North
Hennepin Community College; B.S., Mankato State University; M.B.A., University
of St. Thomas.
Kathleen A. McBride (1994). Regional Co-Director, Instructor, Center for Global
Education. B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
John C. McCaffrey (2000). Assistant Professor of Art. B.F.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.F.A., University of Miami-Coral Gables.
Carol T. McCoy (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Michael J. McIlhon (2000). Instructor, part time, Economics. B.B.A., M.A., University of
Iowa.
Mar y Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan
University; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Kirsten A. S. Mebust (2004). Instructor, part time, Religion. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Lindenwood
College; M.A., Tulane University.
Laurie H. Mer z (2001). Studio Artist/Bassoon, part time, Music. B.M., Eastman School of
Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of
Tunis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Diane M. Mikkelson (1997). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., California
State University; M.A., California State University-Northridge.
Joyce P. Miller (2004). Assistant Professor, part time, Nursing. A.A., Rochester State Junior
College; B.S., M.A., Augsburg College.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A.,
University of South Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell (1968). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Maryville College; M.A.,
University of Tennessee.
James B. Moen (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John W. Molloy (2003). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A., M.S.,
University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Sheila M. Moriarty (2002). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Paulus Nanghambe Ndamanomhata (2002). Instructor, Center for Global Education. B.A.
degrees, Ogongo Agricultural College and United Lutheran Theological Seminary;
M.A., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; Ph.D., Natal University.
Steven J. Nerheim (2004). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part time, Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., Northwest College; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary;
M.D., University of Minnesota.
Justin R. Newhall (2005). Instructor, part time, Art. B.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and
Design; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Nor ma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
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Mar y F. O’Connell (2004). Instructor, part time, Nursing. A.A., Minneapolis Community
College; B.S., Bethel College; M.A., Augsburg College.
Susan E. O’Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael G. Olson (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.S., University
of Minnesota; M.B.A., Minnesota State University.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jack Osber g (1991). Instructor, Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College.
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Stephen A. Pacholl (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Sally Bruyneel Padgett (2003). Instructor, part time, Religion. A.A., San Jacinto College;
B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D.,
University of Durham, England.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A.,
M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Sharon K. Patten (1991). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Donna R. Patterson (2006). Assistant Professor, part time, Education. B.A., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Michael F. Pattison (2003). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Catherine L. Paulsen (1990). Instructor, part time, Master of Arts in Leadership. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.A., Lone Mountain College [now part of University of San
Francisco].
Cur tis M. Paulsen (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
Richard W. Pearl (1992). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., M.A., College of St.
Thomas.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Meredith A. Pederson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., St. Mary’s University.
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio Artist/Voice, part time, Music. B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
University of Cincinnati.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
United Theological Seminary.
Par y Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A.,
National University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Joyce M. Pfaf f (1966). Associate Professor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S., Claflin University;
M.S.W., Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale
University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck II (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Theological Seminary.
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Larr y C. Ragland (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri
State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
O. Nicholas Raths (1988). Studio Artist/Guitar, part time, Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
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Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
B ruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., Indiana
University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Glenda Dewberr y Rooney (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of North
Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Barr y D. Rutman (2000). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. M.A., Montclair
State University.
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Susana M. Sandmann (2006). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State University;
M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Dean of Graduate and Adult Academic Programs. Associate
Professor of English. B.S., St. John’s University; M.A., University of New Orleans;
Ph.D., The University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of
Washington; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Designer-in-Residence and Instructor, part time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., M.A., M.F.A, University of Minnesota.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathr yn A. Schwalbe (1991). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.,
University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Carrie B. Senske (2000). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., Texas Christian
University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
N. Kay Shager (2000). Instructor, part time, Education and Mathematics. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary’s
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaf fer (1995). Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan
State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Judith E. Shevelev (1991). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
John S. Shockley (2002). Visiting Professor, part time, Political Science. B.A., University of
Texas; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
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Katharine E. Skibbe (2001). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Saint Mary’s College.
Sheilah P. Smith (1999). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.Ed., Wayne State
University.
Beverly L. Smith-Keiling (2004). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., East Central
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Alyssa E. Snyder (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Sandra F. Soltis (2005). Instructor of Education. B.S., Moorhead State University; M.S.,
Winona State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jody M. Sorensen (2005). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Lisa K. Sperling (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Mankato State University.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part time, Social Work. B.S.W., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Montana.
John P. Stein (1992). Instructor, part time, Economics. B.S., University of Detroit; M.A.,
University of Illinois.
Donald B. Steinmetz (1968). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Erik S. Steinmetz (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.S., University of Minnesota.
Linda Lee Stevens (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., University of Northern
Colorado; M.S., Mankato State University.
Stuar t M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long Island
University.
Theresa A. Stoller (2003). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A., Augsburg
College.
Benjamin L. Stottr up (2005). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.A., University of Minnesota,
Morris; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University; M.A.,
D.Th., Luther Seminary.
Michelle J. Strauch (2000). Instructor, part time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
North Dakota State University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Mark S. Strefeler (2003). Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Pennsylvania State
University; M.S., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., Cornell University.
Karen T. Sutherland (1999). Professor of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana College; two
M.S. degrees; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Kathr yn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Mar yann Syers (1998). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State University;
M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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B renda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; P.A. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.P.A.S., University
of Nebraska Medical Center.
Ngoh Tiong Tan (1987, 2006). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Singapore;
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael D. Thompson (2002). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Fordham University; Ph.D., Pacific University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Minnesota;
M.M., The Juilliard School.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Associate Professor, part time, Art. B.F.A., University of Hawaii;
M.F.A., Temple University.
Beth M. Torstenson (2003). Instructor, part time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Daniel O. Trainer, IV (1999). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Rochester
Institute of Technology; M.A., Gallaudet University.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Lilly Program Director. Associate Professor of Religion. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Div., Yale University; Th.D., Luther Seminary.
Cynthia K. Troy (1990). Instructor, part time, Psychology. B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Fidel Xinico Tum (1993). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Francisco Marroquin University; M.Div., St. Paul Seminary.
Katherine A. Tunheim (2005). Instructor, part time, Business Administration. B.A.,
Concordia College, Moorhead; M.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
U-V
Joseph Underhill-Cady (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
California-Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University.
John W. Van Cleve (1996). Instructor, part time, Modern Languages. B.A., Carleton
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Loyola University;
Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1992). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part time, MAL Program. B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
338 Augsburg College Faculty
W
David O’Brien Wagner (2005). Instructor, part time, Art. B.S., B.A., Washington State
University.
Mzenga A. Wanyama (2006). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., University of
Nairobi, Kenya; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Andrew War d (2001). Instructor, part time, Business Administration/Philosophy. B.A.,
Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Martha A. (Car y) Water man (1991). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., University of
Denver; B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Luann Watson (2003). Instructor, part time, Nursing. A.A., Normandale Community
College; B.S., M.A.L., Augsburg College.
David R. Weiss (2002). B.A., Wartburg College; M.A., Wartburg Theological Seminary;
M.A., University of Notre Dame.
Patricia F. Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence. B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher
Placement /Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
Dale A. Weston (2001). Instructor, part time, American Indian Studies. B.A., Hamline
University.
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Hans H. Wiersma (2002). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of California,
San Diego; M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Seminary.
Susan L. Williams (2002). Instructor, part time, English. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of
Minnesota.
Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio Artist/Saxophone and Clarinet, part time, Music. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern University.
X-Y-Z
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration; Associate
Director, M.B.A. Program. B.A., Shimer College; M.S., University of Utah.
Faculty Emeriti 339
FACULTY EMERITI
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry/Dean Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of
Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological
Seminary, New York.
Er nest W. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Ver n M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe
College.
Robert W. Clyde. Professor Emeritus, Institutional Research Analyst. B.A., Coe College;
M.A., Rockford College; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Nor man B. Fer guson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall
College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Henr y G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
Jerr y Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
340 Faculty Emeriti
Theodore J. Hanwick. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.E.E., M.S., Polytechnic Institute of
Brooklyn; Ph.D., New York University.
Edwina L. Hertzber g. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Nor man D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A. Concordia College-Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma;
M.A., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University
of Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Robert A. Karlén. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of CaliforniaBerkeley.
Marie O. McNef f. Professor Emerita of Education/Dean Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Er win D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mildred “Mike” Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan
University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Gor don L. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University
of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Ronald G. Palosaari. Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A., Eastern Michigan University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D.,
Augsburg Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Faculty Emeriti 341
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Leland B. Sateren. Professor Emeritus of Music. L.H.D., Gettysburg College; D.Mus.,
Lakeland College.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther
Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W.,
Columbia University.
Myles C. Stenshoel. Professor Emeritus of Political Science. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
Joel S. Torstenson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Cornell University.
Mar y Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.F.A., M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania.
342
CAMPUS MAP
CAMPUS LOCATION
343
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
PUBLIC PARKING
I-35W from the North—
Take Washington Avenue exit and turn left
on Washington (curves right to become
Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at 22nd Avenue South.
Street parking on campus is posted for
one-, two-, or four-hour limits. For certain
major events on campus during evenings
and weekends, parking is also available in
the commuter and visitor lots.
I-94 East from Minneapolis—
Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn
left at 22nd Avenue South.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
I-94 West from St. Paul—
Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
I-35W from the South—
Follow the I-94 St. Paul signs (move to
right lane after each of two mergers). Take
25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
Augsburg College is located near two
Metro Transit Light Rail stations: the
Cedar-Riverside station and the Franklin
Avenue station. In addition to light rail,
four Metro Transit bus lines keep Augsburg
easily accessible to the greater metropolitan area: routes 2, 7, 19, and 24. For more
information about Metro Transit schedules
and routes, call 612-373-3333 or go online
to <www.metrotransit.org>.
344
Index
Augsburg College, as affirmed in
its mission, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national or ethnic
origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance,
or disability in its education
policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school
administered programs, except
in those instances where religion
is a bona fide occupational
qualification. Augsburg College
is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to
its employees and its students.
346
INDEX
A
About Augsburg 10, 18
Academic Advising 42
Academic Calendar 4-7, 54
Academic Divisions 56
Academic Excellence Scholarships 29
Academic Information 53
Academic Internships 67
Academic Policies and Procedures 70
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 89
Academic Skills Coaching 43-44
Access Center 45
Accessibility 18
Accounting 120-122
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 17, 18
Achievement Scholarships 30
Admissions 14, 20-22
Administrative Officers of the College 320
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 87
Advanced Transfer Students 76, 82
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 47
American Indian Studies 96-99
American Indian Student Services 46
American Sign Language 231
Anderson Hall 14, 50
Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center
42
Application Procedures 20, 28
Applied Economics 153
Architecture Minor 101
Art 100-105
Art History 100, 104-105
Asian American Student Services (see Pan
Asian Student Services) 47
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program 87-88
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) 60, 62
Associated Support Organizations 16
Athletic Affiliation 18
Athletics and Sports 42
Audit Fee 24
Auditing Courses 86
Augsburg Core Curriculum 78-85, 106-107
Augsburg Experience 79
Augsburg First Year 78-79
Augsburg Seminar 78, 106
Augsburg Signature Curriculum 78-79, 106
B
Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts
requirement modifications) 84-85
Beta Beta Beta 110
Biology 108-113
Board of Regents 318-319
Business (Master of Business
Administration) 69
Business Administration 114-119
Business Administration and
Economics Major 117, 153
Business Administration (Music Business
Specialization) 116, 240
Business Management Certificate 115
C
Calendar 4-7, 54
Campus Location 14, 18, 342-343
Campus Map 342-343
Campus Ministry 40
Campus Tours 20
Canadian Program 70
Career Services 68
Carlson (Jeroy C. Carlson) Alumni Center 15
Center for Global Education 64-65, 207-218
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) 43
Center for Service, Work, and Learning
66-68
Certificates 69 (MBA), 101, 115
Change of Program 73
Chemistry 129-134
Chinese 231
Chapel 15, 42
Choir 253
Christensen Center 14, 41
Class Schedule 94
Classification (Class Year) 87
Clinical Laboratory Science 135-140
Coaching Endorsement 186
College Costs 2006-07 Day 24-25,
WEC 25-26
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) 87
College of the Third Age 16, 70
Commencement 90
Commons 50
Communication Studies 141-147
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher
Licensure 60, 144, 160
Community Service-Learning 67
Community Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 299
Computational Economics 148-149
Computational Philosophy 149, 261
Computer Science 147-151
Concert Band 253
Connections Courses 106-107
Continuing Education Program 70
Cooperative Education 67, 108
Index 347
Core Curriculum 78-85, 106-107
Costs 24-26
Counseling 48
Counseling and Health Promotion 48
Course Descriptions 94-316
Course Numbers 94
Credits 94
Crime and Deviance Concentration
(Sociology) 299
Crossover Registration 72
Cultural Anthropology Concentration
(Sociology) 299
D
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure Major
307
Dean’s List 89
Degrees Offered 18, 54
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 87
Departmental Honors (see each major)
Departments and Programs 94-316
Deposits 25
Development 8
Directed Study 96
Directory 8
Directory Information 91-92
Disability Services 43-44, 45-46
Dismissal 89
Discrimination Complaints 52
Divisions and Departments 56
Dormitories 14-16, 49-50
Dual Degree Programs 59, 169-170
E
Early Admission of Freshmen 21
Economics 152-156
Economics/Business Admin. Major 117, 153
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major
272
Edor Nelson Field 15
Education 157-168
Education for Service 11
Education (Master of Arts) 68
Elementary Education 158-160, 162-164
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 166-168
Employment 33
Engaging Minneapolis 78
Engineering 169-170
English 171-184
English Language Learners (ELL) 88-89
English Placement Test 174
Enrollment 18
Enrollment Center 8, 72
Enrollment Degree Verification 90
Enrollment Deposit 25
Ensembles 253
Entry-level Skills 80-81, 107
Ethnic Student Services 46-47
Evaluation and Grading 85-87
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) 11, 18, 319
Experiential Education Programs 66-68
Explanation of Grades 85-87
Exploring Our Gifts (Vocation) 40
F
Facilities and Housing 14-17, 50
Facts and Figures 18
Faculty 18, 55, 322-341
Faculty Emeriti 339-341
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid 28
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) 51, 91-92
Federal Work Study Program 33
Fees 24-26
Film 142-143
Finance 122-123
Finance Certificate 115
Financial Aid 18, 28-38
Financial Policies 26-28
Fine Arts 41
Fitness Center 49
Food Service 50-51
Foreign Languages (See Modern Languages)
Forensics 142
Former Students 22, 74-75
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication 15
Foundations of Fitness 84,188
French 230-232
Freshmen 20-21
G
Gage Center for Academic Achievement 42
German 230, 233-234
Gift Assistance 31
GLBTQA 48
Global Education Center 15, 64-65,
207-218
Global Education Program
Courses 64-65, 207-218
Grade Point Average 77, 87
Grading 85-86, 87
Graduate Programs 68-69
Graduation (Applying for) 76-77
Graduation Skills Requirements 80
Graduation Requirements 76-85
Grants 31
Graphic Design Certificate 101
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 15
348 Index
H
L
Health and Physical Education 185-189
Health Clinic Services 48
Health Education 185-187
Health Insurance 48
Health Promotion 48-49
HECUA Courses 65-66, 208, 216-218
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) 65-66, 208, 216-218
Hispanic/Latino Student Services Program
47
History 190-196
History of Augsburg College 10-12
Honors (Departmental—see each major)
Honors (Latin) 90
Honors Program 62, 197-202
Housing 14-16, 25, 49-50
Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center 49
Human Relations (Communication Studies)
142
Language Courses 230-237
Latin Honors 90
Leadership (Master of Arts) 68
Leadership Studies Minor 203
Leadership, Service, and Performance
Scholarships 30
Learning Disabilities (Special Education)
166-168
Learning Disabilities Program 43
Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Science Waiver)
84-85
Liberal Arts Foundation 79-80, 82-83
Library and Information Technology 15,
18, 55-56
Licensure (Teaching) 60, 157-168, 254-255,
292
Life Sciences 109
Lifetime Fitness 84, 188
Lindell Library 15, 18, 55-56
Loan Assistance 32
Location 14, 18, 342, 343
Lutheran Congregational Scholarships 31
I
Ice Arena 15
Incomplete Grade 86
Independent Studies 95, 96
Information Technology Certificate 115
Information Technology Services 55-56
Inter-Institutional Programs 62-63
Inter-Race 16
Intercollegiate Athletics 42
Interdisciplinary Studies 202-204
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 87
International Business Minor 117
International Business Specialization
(Business Administration) 110
International Business Concentration
(International Relations) 206
International Partners 65, 207-208
International Relations 205-206
International Student Advising 49
International Students 22, 49
International Studies 207-218
Internships 66-67, 95-96
Intramural Athletics 42
J
Japanese 234
Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 15
John Evans Learning Laboratory 44
K
Karen M. Housh Tutor Center 44
Keystone (Senior Keystone) 79, 106
M
Majors and Minors 10, 56-60, 94-316
Management Information Systems 124-126
Management Specialization (Business
Administration) 116
Managerial Accounting 120
Many Voices Project 79
Maps 342, 343
Marketing 116 (WEC), 126-128
Marketing Communication (Communication
Studies) 142
Mass Communication and Journalism
(Communication Studies) 142
Master’s Degrees 54, 68-69
Math Placement Group (MPG) 80-81, 221
Mathematics 219-224
Medical Refund 27
Medieval Studies 225-226
Melby Hall 15
Memberships 17, 18
Memorial Hall (Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial
Hall) 16
Metro-Urban Studies 227-229
Middle East Studies Minor 203
Military Called to Active Duty 73-74
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership (MNITTP) 46-47
Minnesota Work Study Program 33
Minors 59, 94-316
MIS Courses 124-126
Mission Statement 10
Index 349
Modern Language Skill 81
Modern Languages 230-237
Mortensen Hall 15, 50
Murphy Place (2222 Murphy Place) 15
Murphy’s Grill 51
Music 238-253
Music Business 116, 240
Music Education Major 241-242
Music Ensembles 251-253
Music Hall 15
Music Performance Major 243
Music Repertoire Tests 245
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification
244
Music Therapy Major 243-244
N
National Student Clearinghouse 90
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
254-255
New Hall 15, 50
No-Credit Grades 85-86
Nordic Area Studies 256-257
Norwegian 230, 234-235
Notification of Admissions Decision 21
Numeric Grades 85
Numbering of Courses 94
Nursing 258-260
Nursing (Master of Arts) 68
O
Off-Campus Programs 18
Officers of the College 320
Official Notices 51
Ojibwe 236
Old Main 16
Orchestra 253
Organizational Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 299
Organizational Communication
(Communication Studies) 141
Orientation 41
P, Q
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 47
Pan-Asian Student Services 47
Part-Time Students 24
Pass/No Credit 77, 85-86, 90
Pastor 40
Payments 26
Peace and Global Studies Minor 205
Performance Studies 251-253
Philosophy 261-264
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center)
45
Physical Education 186, 188-189
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 60,
130, 254-255, 267
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of
Science) 69
Physics 265-270
Piano Proficiency Test 245
Policies 17, 18, 26-28, 51-52, 70-76, 85-87,
89-92
Political Science 271-277
Political Science/Economics teaching major
272
Portfolio Assessment Program 88
Pre-Law Concentration (Political Science)
271-272
Pre-Professional Programs 60-61
Prerequisites 95
President’s Greeting 2
Probation 89
Psychology 278-282
Psychology and Law Concentration 279
Public Accounting 120
Public Relations and Advertising
(Communication Studies) 142
R
Re-Admitted Students 22, 74-75
Recitals 245
Refunds 26-27
Regents 318-319
Registration 70-73
Religion 283-291
Religious Affiliation 11, 18, 319
Repeated Courses 86
Research Opportunities 45
Residence Life Program (see also
Housing) 49-50
Residence Requirements 77
Retaking courses 86
Rochester Program 13-14, 71-72
Room and Board 24
ROTC 62-63
S
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area
Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies Team 65, 216
Scholarships 29-31, 33-38
School Year 4-7, 18
Science Hall 16
Secondary Education 160-162, 164-165
Senior Keystone 79, 106
Service-Learning 67
Sigma Pi Sigma 267
Skills Requirements 80-81, 84-85, 107
Social, Cultural, Recreational Activities 41
Social Psychology Concentration 279, 300
350 Index
Social Studies 292
Social Welfare Minor 294
Social Work 293-297
Social Work (Master of Social Work) 69
Society of Physics Students 267
Sociology 298-303
Space Physics 266
Spanish 230, 236-237
Special Education 166-168
Special Interest Housing 50
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second
Degree) 22
Sponsored Scholarships 33-38
Sports 42
StepUP Program 46
Student-Designed Major 56-57
Student Employment 33
Student/Faculty Ratio 18
Student Government 40-41
Student Life 39-52
Student Rights 51-52, 91-92
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints,
Records 51
Student Standing Committee 74
Student Support Services (TRIO) 44-45
Student Teaching Abroad 66, 157
Studio Art 100-105
Study Abroad 63-66, 207-218
Summer Session 8, 66
Supervisory Management (Communication
Studies) 141
Support Programs 42-49
Sverdrup Hall 16
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 16
T
Teaching Licensure (see also individual
majors) 60, 157-168, 254-255, 292
Test Scores 20
Theatre Arts 304-312
Theatre Practicums 305-306, 311-312
Transcripts 20, 21, 25
Transfer Students 21-22, 75-76
TRIO Program 44-45
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 24-25
Tutor Center 44
U
Undergraduate Research and Graduate
Opportunity (URGO) 45
Unofficial Withdrawal 27-28
Urban Studies 227-229
Urness Hall 16, 50
V
Veterans 91
Vocation 40
W
Weekend College 12-13, 21, 25-26, 71-73
Withdrawal From College 26-27, 73
Women’s Resource Center 42
Women’s Studies 313-315
Work Study Program 33
Writing Concentration 172, 173
X, Y, Z
Youth and Family Ministry Major 289-291
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augsburg in the summer
summer session info
Augsburg College offers a varied summer curriculum that includes courses in 13
academic disciplines as well as internships and independent studies. A detailed listing
of courses begins o n page 8.
Course loads in Summer Session:
summer session I
May 29 to June 29
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July 9 to August 9
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June 25 to August 31
about augsburg
I
Augsburg College is a four-year, liberal arts college located in the heart of
Minneapolis, and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.* The small college
environment (about 3,700 students during the academic year) is enriched by the
many opportunities found in this vibrant metropolitan area. Augsburg's setting allows
students to participate in a host of cultural and recreational activities.
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Students may take up to 2.0 credits in
each summer session (3.0 credits if the
Cum GPA is 3.00 or better). However, the
total credit load for
Day/WEC/Rochestel? L Inited students
behveen Spring WEC and Summer
Session I cannot exceed 2.0 credits (3.0
credits if the Cum GPA is 3.00 or better).
Additionally, total credit load between
Summer Sessions I and 11 and Summer
Online cannot exceed 2.0 credits at any
one time (3.0 credits if the Cum GPA
is 3.00 or better). Students desiring to
exceed these limits must petition the
Student Standing Committee prior to
registration. Unless otherwise indicated, all
courses carry a value of 1.0 course credit.
One Augsburg course credit is the
equivalent of four semester credits or six
quarter credits.
Employer reimbursement:
Students who qualify for reimbursement
from their employers may use their
reimbursement to pay for Summer Session
courses.
Housing:
Students who need housing may contact
the Residence Life Office at 612-330-1488.
information:
Additional informationmay be ob-
Courses fulfilling Augsburg's Liberal Arts
Perspectives, Core Curriculum, and
Graduation Skills requirements are so
noted along with the description of the
course.
www.augsburg.edu/sum mer
Augsburg College
Campus Box 143
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
For registration or financial questions:
612-330-1046 (Enrollment Center)
For questions related to courses:
612-330-1025 (Academic At.l\,ising)
Augsburg general education:
ab
Course levels:
Eligibility:
The first digit of the threedigit course
number indicates the course level. Course
numbers beginning with a "1" or "2" are
lower division courses and are intended
primarily for freshmen and sophomores;
course numbers beginning with a "3" or
"4" are upper division and are primarily
for juniors and seniors.
Persons in good standing at regionally
accredited colleges and universities,
graduates of such institutions, and
students admitted for the next fall term,
are eligible to attend Augsburg's Summer
Session. Good standing implies that the
student has been admitted and not
subsequently dismissed by that instihltion.
Independent study:
Students accepted for Summer Sess@n are
not automatically granted admission as
regular sn~dentsof Augsburg College.
Those wishing to begin a degree program
at Augsburg should apply to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions, 612-330-1001,
or the Weekend College Admissions
Office 612-330-1743.
Independent studies may be arranged in
consultation with individual faculty
members.
liurirutiolu of Higher Educurion, 30 Nor111LuSulle Street, Sre 2400, Chicogo, Illii~ois,60602-2504, 3 12.2630456. Websire <www.~~cucihe.or~>
internships are carefully planned workbased learning experiences, supervised and
evaluated by a faculty member. Consult
the Center for Service, Work, and
Learning at 612-330-1148 for more
information.
Internships:
In addition to those listed, internship
opportunities may be arranged
individually during the summer. Academic
'L
to register
All s t ~ ~ J c nmay
t s hexin to register for
S u ~ ~ i mSession
er
courses on April 16.
Web registration wiU remain open until
May 3 (Session
n d Jime 8 (Session
II). Wch re:
~ r will
s be 8:30
a.m.-1 1:59p.n~.dally. ~ u g s h n r gst~ndents
arc encouraged to use Well rcfiistration.
Non-Augshurg stuclents must rcxister in
person a t the Enrollment Ccntcr I>ctwccn
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. M-W (H:3O ;a.m.-7
is located in Svercl~-~~p
Hall. Wc
recommcncl th:lt ~ O L I SCIICC~IIIC yo111
courses
:IS
c:lrly as possible.
I t ;a discrep:~ncyis foinnd I>ctween this
catalog :lnd course inhrmation fi)uncl
through AuxNet, AugNet shol~lclhe
co~isidereclthe no st curl.cnt ;uicl, thus,
correct.
Students registering for Sumtner
Session I must conlplete their
registration by May 29. Signature of the
instructor is needed to add a class after
the first day of class.
.Icnts will he hillcci r l ~ r o ~ ~ f i l ~
lilnts. Non-Augsh~~rfi
:I[ die time of rcgi'str,lcion.u students
must be paid in full by May 4 for
Sunlnler Session I and June 15 for
S u n ~ ~ nScssion
cr
11. Augsburg students
who have unpaid balances from
previous tern
lust r--.* h u e balances
before tb
Sess'
the first day of class.
Web registration closes
May 3
June 8
June 8
Balance of tuition due
May 29
July 9
June 25
Classes begin
May 29
July 9
June 25
May 29
July 9
June 25
Last day to:
Register (without late fee)
June 1
July 12
June 29
(signature of instructor needed; no registratiuns will be accepted after this date!
*Drop class without notation
June 1
July 12
June 29
'Change grading option
June 15
July 26
August 3
Withdraw from class
June 15
July 26
August 3
Classes end
June 29
August 9
August 31
nt the Enl-ollmcnt Ccnrer (this must he
Grades due in Registrar's Office
July 9
August 17
September 10
clone in I>crso~l).
Thel-c is ,I ch;irgc of
$100 for each course cancelled.
Schedule of Refunds: The following refund schedule is based on the percentage
FOIrcf~nnclinform:~tio~~
plc;lse see
This applies to all students who drop one or more courses during each term.
lo\\! enrollments will lie cnncellctl one
\vcck I>ch~-e
the first ciay of the session.
Students \\lho clcciclc to c.~ncelrhcir
rcgistr:ltion prior to the tirst cl;iy of rhc
session nunst complete a clrol>/nclcl tor~n
of class time remaining o n the date of the student's official withdrawal from class.
Schedule of Refunds o n the next [page.
Percentage of class time remaining after official drop or withdrawl and amount of refund:
s t ~ ~ ~ l cwho
n r s I-existel-:liter the finst day of
the term. No Session 1 registrations will
he :acccl>tecl:liter June I . N o Scssion I1
rcgistr:~tionswill he :~ccc~)tecl
:~frcrJuly 12.
No Summer Online rcfiistr;ltions will he
Students registering for Summer
Online must complete their
registration by June 25.
online
*Register (added late fee of $75)
ngc in Registration:
A lntc tcc of $75 will he nssessecl tor
Students registering for Summer
Session I1 must complete their
registration by July 9. Signature of the
instructor is needed to add a class after
calendar
I summer 2007
;icccl~tcclnttcr June 29
100% to 90% remaining-Full refund (minus $100 administrative fee)
8 9 % to 50% remaining-Refund equals the percentage of term remaining
49% or less remaining-No refund
This refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes.
Pl'ease allow two weeks for tuition and possible financial aid adjustments to be
finalized. If a credit balance remains on the student's account, a credit refund
check will be issued at that time.
map of augsburg
costs
T u i t i o n rates f o r
I[ ~ L I I ~ Sc
LC
COlIrSeS:
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3
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Su_mmer
for
-_
o n c ~ ~ r r e n tw
l yi t h t h e
trimester.
WEC s t u c l e n t s
I1 or
Session
Summer O n l i n e may be(e1EibFfor
hnl
financial aid
l e tuition r a t e s
, are
if t h e i r
"l e a s t 1.0 c r e
c o u r s e l o a c l IS a t
listed abov
To apply
financial aid
Eligibility for Summer S e s s i o n a t t e n d e e s
T h e on
of fi
for
sion a t t e n d e e s a r e t h e
d
by the program
state
and
federal f i n a n c i a l aid.
ments), a n d s t u d e n t loans. V i s i t
for-
t h e E n r o l l ~ n e nC
t e n t e r website t o
form:
download a n application
t
www.augsb~~rg.edu/enroll.
The financial
aid priority deadline for Summer S e s s i o n
Day program
S t u d e n t s e n r o l l e d in e i t h e r S c s s i o n
11, or
ant (for s t u c l e n r s who m e e t e l i g i b i l i t y
in w l i i c
a r e e n r o l l e d ) a r e e l i g i b l e to a p p l y
lid a v a i l a b l e
F e d e r a l P e l l ~ ~ , t nt ht e, M i n n e s o t a S t a t e
Stuclents w h o m a i n t a i n h a l f - t i m e status
5 def
Summer
Ior
is
May 15, 2007.
b o t h Sessions c o m b i n e d , [ n a y b e
e l i g i b l e t o apply f o r f i n a n c i a l
c o u r s e l o a d is a t least
aid if t h e i r
1.5 c r e d i t s
over the
Augsburg
College
who
rnaxiniuni
For WEC
are eligible
tuition
for
benefit
the
will
receive a
60 p e r c e n t c l i s c o u n t on S u m m e r
WEC program
students enrolled
in s p r i n g
for
Sumnier
t r i m e s t e r , no a i d i s g i v e n
Employee Tuition B e n e f i t
Faculty, staff, a n d d e p e n d e n t s o f t h e
tllltlOl1.
Session
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catalog. Please refer to AugNet Records and Registration for the latest information
on room assignment for a particd~r
BUS
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1
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This c o ~ l l s ew ~ l
AIS 105-S
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Lifc Drawing
~ c t i o nt o A m e r i c
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Dm,elopment o t tlie theory o f Iiianngement.
$
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Weston
2423
Principles o f Management
Iiis course is intended t o introrlucc sturlents to
A m c i~c . ~ n1nrli;in Studies. Concepts ancl topics to
urg:~nimtlon,staffing, planning, and a ~ n m u l T
. lie
COM 11 1-S
P u b l i c Speaking
nature ot authority, nccountah~lity,n ~ i crcaln,nsibil~ry,
l
T h e courrc tocuscs o n speech prcparation,
nn;ilysls o f the rule o f the pmtcssionnl m;lnager.
organization, n u ~ l i c n c canalysis, style, I~stcning,nntl
6-9:30 11m
be co\,erecl include, among others, Iiistory,
M,
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RVI : L I N 16
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l n t e r c ~ ~ l r ~Au,(~rcn~.rs
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6-9:30 1
M, W
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J. C e r r i t o
H u m a n Resource M a n a g e m e n t
k n o n n c l f i ~ n c t i o ni n business, acquirition nntl
ut~lizationof human resources; cles~nblew l r k ~ n y
relationships; effective integration o t tlic wurker with
I
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T h i s course nclc
the a w l s
(with H I S 24913493)
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s t h c rlcs~gncilen\zir~>nment,
ART 100-S
the i n t c n t i o n n l ,
Topics: P l c i n Air S k e t c h i n g
W e w i l l ~n\.estigatca1
T h i s introcluctnry, f~)unclntional
: ~ r c h i t e c t u urban
~ ~ , cleslgn, :~nclurh;in Ihisn>ry; cl:lss
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Financial Managcmcnt
Kapoor
risk nntl return, recurity \faluation, capital
i n sulnmer. By making site visits 2nd working on
Prcrccl.: n o n e for 249; tor 349: E N L II I (,r ENL
mnliagement.
l o c a t ~ o nstudents
,
w i l l engage w i t h the subject
112 o r H O N 111 ;rnrl :In :art, liist<~ry,or u r h : ~ n
matter they are sketch~ng<Inn ~iiulti-sensory
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M, W
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1-4:30 0 ~n
M, W
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ECO 1 1 3 3
tlie context of numerous science,b;~seJ Issues I n o u r
Principles o f Microeconomics
everyclay I~vcs,with the ge11;1
A n introduction to micr<~econ(>mics:
tlie theory o f
o f s t u ~ l c n t shaving ;I
Gilsdorf
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basic unclersrnn~linl:o f tlie science b e h i n d irsucs
tlie lhouschol~l,f i r m , m:~rketstructures, anel income
nncl t u n ~ l n m e n m l so f accounting, the nccounting
present and i n tlie tuture.
~ l i s t r i h u t i o n .A l q ~ l i c a t i o nof clcmcntnry economic
cycle, :lncl preparation o t t~n:rnci;~l
st;ltcments.
Prc~erl.: M P G 2
8.30 (r m - n o u ~ ~
M, W
I t ~ :n SVE 202
c ~ ~ c a t i vancl
~ t y cxprcssion uaing black ancl white
film, etc: $200-225. (capacity liniits enr<,ll~ncntt o 14)
M n y he taken ~ n c l c p c n ~ l e n tof
l y E C O 113 o r 110.
L A F ill Soc~r~l
mid Bchraz~orulSc~ences
Chemistry f o r Changing T i m c s
locations. (capnc~t)'l11111ts
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RI~I: SCI 2 0 5
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CHM 100-S
plhotogrnl~liicprocesses. Sturlcnts need ncccsr to a
Gilsdorf
A n l n t r o ~ l u c t i o nt o macroeconomics: national
international trade Application o f elementary
123
has~csketcli~ngk i t from WetP;iint A r t Supplier ($40)
Principles o f A c c o u n t i n g 1
Principles o f Macrocconomics
Prererl.: M P G 2
a ~ i c for
l tr;1nsl>nrtnrion to clesignntrd off-carnl3us
Boechcr
Rm : SVE I
i n c ~ m i ennnlysis, llionctary anrl fisc;rl policy,
Piercq : E C O 112 or 113, A C C 221, nncl MI'G 3
6-9:30 p m
pcrson;ll scale. I n this w.~ythey w i l l n t t e ~ n p t o
Photography
M, W
e c o n o ~ n i ctheory to current economic problems
unclcrstancl where they arc, a n d why it has mcnnina
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III
FIN 3 3 1 3
excellence ancl l h i s t ~ ) r ~ SI~I~I~~C:II~CC.
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ART 1 3 2 3
6.9:30 p
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places, habits, nncl architecture o f the T w ~ nCities
Iltn : O M 17
tlirourli vrrb;il ;and nun-verhal mess;lges; emphasis
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6.930 I,m
Lapakko
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overcome communication b:irricrs
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uhsel-\,ation ; ~ n r ~l l ~ r eon-site
ct
s k e z i n u the ~wo~,le,
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COM 3 5 4 3
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6.9:30 p m
language, culture, literature, policy, Images,
Lapakko
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Principles o f A c c o u n t i n g I1
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L A F in Soc~oland Belurt~~or~rl
Science,
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HIS 3323
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States Foreign Relations
EED 2 0 3 3
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tlicuries nncl conccl>ts aclors rl~scil>l~ncs,
general
ati1izc.r .rtuclcnrs' c ~ n p l ~ r y m c rclntccl
nt
r<>t h c ~ rnl;ijur
HPE 1 1 5 3
;inrl through ~ c t l e c t ~ r Ihnka
> n on-co~iipur,learning ro
rhc constituency gc131s. ~ i i i s s i ~ ~~ inc,c cor
l icleaa c d
Health and Clienucal
D q m d c n c y Education (.5 crcdit)
Psyclic,lug~cnla n ~ ~pliilo\opliicnl
l
clinicnsion?,u i
<!ti-caml'us ~pco~dc,
org.~nizations,nnrl/o~'
hc
A n :in:ilyhis o i c h e m ~ c ; i nhu.*c
l
:incl w l i : ~ can
t
porttolio hnaccl o n the intcrn.*liip Sruclcnts must
c o m ~ n u n i c ; ~ t i othruugh
~i
the use n t inarruction.il
c o m m ~ ~ n i t ~Telsi c. rcqu~rcclC<H>I' r e t l e c t ~ c ~ n
clone for the nbuscr. Inclu~lcs~nfi)rrnnr~crn
:ahout
consult \r,itli the k u l t y spona<>ra n ~ Lois
l
Olacbn i n
SCIIUOI
l i e i ~ l t l eclumtion
i
ancl resources
the Ccntcr tor Service, W u r k , nncl L c ; ~ r l i ~ n g
E D C 220-S
Educational Tcchnology (.5 c r c q t ~
Erickson
technolo~~
Selection,
.
p ~ c l ~ n r n t i o~~pi ,~ < ~ c l u c ;and
t~on,
assignnicnts k,cus
cvaluatio~io t etfecri\v a u c l i ~ ~ - \ ~ im:~tcri:ils
~ual
for
knowlctlcc, u n ~ l c r s t ; r n ~ l io~ i gthe
tenc1iindle;irning sitt~:ltions. Computer training \\,ill
t>rgan~zat~on/\\.o~-k~>Iiicc
nncl :In nwarencs* o f
he inclu~lccli n t h ~ scour.rc.
o c ~ c t niasucs
l
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<In nl)l'licntion
o i c~>u~sc
6-9:30 1, 111.
c'lucat~<,n, ankl g~ncli~:~tic>n
skill5 \r,ith the 1c:irning
M unly
register.
rcqh~~rc~ncnt
H I S 249134923 ( w i t h ART 2 4 9 1 3 4 9 3 )
Dcsigned Environment
Th15 course huilcls on rlie Iprnctlce ; ~ n d~nctlioclr~ > t
Quantitativc R c a s o n i ~ i g
Schicld
C ~ ~ t i ctal ili n k ~ n g; a h , ~ ~st.~ristics
t
n\ cviclencc. F<>cu\
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at
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cai~s:itio~i.
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nncl o r q n i z : ~ t i o n ,the proccr> ( revi.\~(>n,
~ i hcli i ~ n r l
cxllcrimcnt\, riak, c<)nfc>uncling,hiaa, ;rnJ ch;incc.
IICCI.
c \ , n l u i ~ t i ~ ni ~, n cthe
l r c l : ~ t ~ ~ > nI)cnvccn
~liil~
rcncl~ng;inJ wr~ting.Kcrli~ircclfor sccc~~icla~
y
Anderson
T h ~ scuurse :~~lclrerses
the ~lesigneclenvironment,
GST 2003
Swanson
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~ ~ l ~ l w ~ r r u ~Stucly
i i s n iconcliti~,n:~l
.
r c . ~ x > n i nig~ s i n g
I~censurenncl Element:i~yEclucation concentration
English to clcscrihc and compc>scrates .ind
i n C o m ~ n u n ~ c : ~ r i , > ~ i / L : ~ ~Arts
ig~~;igc
pcrccnt;igc\ prc\c11tcrl i n t ; ~ h l c;inJ graplih. Use
tlic intcntionnlly clca~gnc<l~pl;lco111which we live
We w ~ l In\,catlaatc
l
nrchitcctl~rc,I:inclscal~c
;rrcliitccturc, urh:In clcsign nncl urh,~nhistory; cln.\s
rcssic~nsconsist :ilmoat cxclu\i\.cly o f \\,;ilking t0111s
nncl site visits to Ipronllncnt cx;i~nl?lcso f clesian
cxccllence ;and lhist<,r~cals ~ g ~ i ~ i i c : ~ n c e
Prcrcq : none tor 249; h,r H I S 349: E N L 1I I (>r
E N L 112 c1r H O N I l l
Prcrc~l.:E N L I II L>r 112. (>r HON 1 1 I
cmnclar~l~zntio~i
to tnkc inn, accoilnt the ~ntluence
Pcrs\~ccti~~e/Sk~ll/LAF:
\V~IIS
I ~k ~~l l
r,ict,ntol~n~lcr.;Analysis ~ , i ~ t ~ t i ~ t i c ~ l l y - h ~ ~ ~ ~ l
\ V r l r ~ nSkill
~ (HIS 349 only); L A F 111 HIL~I~(I~IIICS
(HIS
argtlmcnt\. E ~ i i l ~ h : ~osni ai n t c r p r c t ; ~ t ~ o cvnlu;it~nn,
n,
249 mly)
.~nclc c ~ m m u n i c . ~ t i o ~ i ,
1.4:30 p tn
M, \V
RIII : 5(:1 212
ML 5 8 9 3
Topics: Comprchensivc E x a m i n a t i o n
The
t<,r
IIUI
;ix
Pikc
11usc <)i
t l ~ i as c ~ i i i n n1s~ to Iprcparc stu~lcnts
t c l i c<,~nprclie~isi\~e
exi~min:itions3s tlic
coml>lction ca~.\t<lnc
o i tlic Master o f Art.* i n
1-e;iclcrshili. Stuclenta WIII cxl>erlelicc n ~ intense,
i
coll;rI~~~rat~
nncl
v c ,clircctccl ~ntegrntiono f their
unclcrst:~n~ling
o i lenclcrshil, c x p ~ c s ~tch~r ol t d l i
.*ucceaaiul completion o i the cx;in~~n;lticlnsThe
I'ersl~ecu~~e/Sk~ll/LAF.
Aerrhet~oor
4:308 1, nt
rrgnrcling rccluircmcnts :~nclget ~pcrmissi(>n
ti)
register. P/N gr.~ilinl: (>nly S.~tisf:ictory coml>lcr~<>n
Stuclcnts mu.*t consult w i t h Lois Olson i n the
r e q u ~ r e ~ i i e nnt rn ~get
l l~erlnisai<,n
I n t c n l l c d i a t c Expository W r i t i n g
R n l : KEN 307
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1c;irninl:
\vill i u l i i l l the Augshura Exper~cnccgracluntinn
Ccntcr tor Scr\,~cc.W o r k , ancl L c : i ~ n i ~ rcwircling
ig
ENL ~ L U - J
oppurtuniticb inherent i n the Intclnahip. The
Umvk
(:II~I'ersl~ccut,e;
c x a ~ n ~ n n r i o[ins
n tlircc parts: a mkc-lic~mc\\,rltrcn
scctlon (hasccl prini;~rily Ihur not exclusi\.ely on tlic
cust<rmi:cd rcnclinga), a #rc,ul> ordl e x : i ~ i i i n ; i t i ~ ~ i ,
T Th
RIII : SCI I 2 3
~ n ciil i ~ l ~ r - \cntccl
l i ~ ~ c~s :~~ r~ n i ~ i : ~ tP/N
i ( ~ ngr;lrl~ng
session
L 111-S
--,inning
Spanish 1
only Tliis course me
S:lturclay morning. Scneuu~ew u ~
oe
A i m s to clevelo
A p r i l aitcr negotint~onw i t h membc
'
: A
r
I,, I.IS~
'
-- .-:.nester
COI
m
MAT 1 0 5 4
Haincs
Concepts o f lineal
id, Iogaritli~nic,oncl
other ni<)~lcIsw i t h a s
iis on :~pplications t o
the social,a.%.nntw
;eryJa
C
srudent
KI
SPA 111
Stcinmctz
business, anrl
;racle o f 2.0
-
NIIG 3. S t t ~ d c ~ preparing
~ts
tor
M P G 3 o r higher may not register b r crecl~t.Sturlents'
6-9:30 p.~n
M, W
algebra
II:
thcoricz ~,i
internatiun:rl relat~clnsT h e course \\.ill
Relipiour heliets, apiritu:rl c u s t o ~ ~ iancl
s , philosophy ot
SCI 108
6-8.30 p11
Underhill
cxpl<,rc issues c>fpeace, suhtninablc ccononllc
N o r t h American I n ~ l i a n sare studied. Tribal
clc\'elopmcnt, g l t ~ b a cit~zcnshil>,
l
nncl efforts t o
silnil:iritirs ;~nclcliiierences ;are explore~las are trih:il
cumbnt ~ n l u s t i c ca n ~ il n e q u ; r l ~arouncl
~
the glohc.
rcl:itionships w i t h nature, rcliglous o\~ersigIito i life
T l i i s class alms t o hcain p r c u , i ~ l i natuclents
~
\ \ , ~ t l itlic
c~,clcs,s;rcrccl r ~ t u acerrnlc,nies,
l
a n ~beliefs
l
i n an
Lnourlerlgc ncceasnry i o ~tilking intormccl :lction i n
;ittcrlite
Irspc,nse t u the c11~11c11~es
II~
the currelit glohnl
Prcrccl.: E N L III o r 112 o r H O N 11 1, j u n i o r
xrcna. Questions cxpl<~rrclinclurlc: Wh;rt should
stancling, :rnJ R E L I 0 0 c>r 3 0 0
i n 1r;rrl Ilc? W l i i ~ are
t ohsracles t o
Att'c~rene,r I Persl~ccttt,~;
Writing Skill
1rnp;lct LIOintcrn:itionnl ~ l c v c l o p m c n t slhavc nn o u r
6.9.30 p rn
MUS 1603
Fundamentals o f M u s i c Theory
1
Mikkelson
S W K 4951699 PA 5 9 5 3
Topics: I n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y
Perspectives o n A g i n g
Holroyd
POL 2 4 1 3
Environmental a n d
T h i s course is for i n c o m i n g Firstyear stil~lentso r
R i v c r Politics
stucle~itsw l i o are c o n s i ~ l e r i n g;I music major w h o
T h i s course cx,i~ninesthe ~ p o l ~ t ~~cl ;y~nli r ~ n i c s
syntax o f ASL. S t u ~ l e n t sobaer\,r the lemons strati on
woulcl like n b;lsic music thcc~ryfuunclatiun prior to
r c l ~ l t i n gt o o u r I ~ ~ c au~
l ,ban, a w l c:rmpus
Underhill
o f signs, practlce their own signing, ;lnC learn the
beginning their nus sic major. Tliis course is also i ~ ~ r
en\,llonlncnr nncl rel;rr~~>n.\hil,
t k ~the c<~rn~rhunitics
h c i n l expressions nncl hotly language neeclcrl t o
stuclcnts w h o have h a d p r i m expcrlencc in music
ancl ecosystems o f tlie U p p e r M i s s ~ * s i p pW;rtersIiecl
~
communicate clearly w i t h tle;iianil Iharcl-of-hearing
who
WOIIICIlike t o b u ~ l c ul p u n their bas~cn ~ u r i c
people.
theory skills S t ~ l d e n t sw i l l attend one uutsiclc
Pcrspcct~re/Sk~ll/LAF: I n ~ e r c u l ~Au,orcness
~~n~l 2
concert as a grollp.
6.8:30 p m
T, W, TI1
R m : O M 10
I'ersl,ccuvc/SkilI/LAF:
6-9:30
pm
ancl larger, glc~halcnvironlncnt Topics cxpl,,rccl
implicotiona o f o u r claily choices; I<rc;~l\v;lter, i ~ i r ,
a n d soil pollution; the lock a n d clam system on thc
L A F in Fine Arts
7; Th
Km: M U S 5
U p ~ xM
r i s s ~ s s ~ p p~n\.asi\.e
i;
slwcics :~nclhi<l~li\.ersity;
c l i m ; ~ t cclinngc. u~arertrontccc)nomic clc\.elopmcnt;
A S L 101-T
B c g i n n i n g S i g n Languagc I
M U S 241-S
urban aprawl; :lnJ encrhy procluctlun. T h e class \\,ill
A n i n t r < , ~ l u c t i ~ )to
n cle;if culture n n ~the
l signs nnrl
Jazz H i s t o r y
look ; ~ the
t
ch:rllcngc (>fh;rl;~nclng e c o n o ~ n i c
syntax o f ASL. Stuclents observe the Jemonstration
T h i s courae is a stucly o f the musical elements,
Traincr
Milcnkovic
o f signs, practice their o w n signing, and learn the
anrl the lhistor~cal
c t ~ l t u r i lperspectIvcs,
l
facial expressions a n d horly langu:ige neeclerl t o
cle\,elopment u f jazz. M a n y sryles o f jazz arc
communicate clearly w i t h <leaf ancl liarcl-of-hearing
exnminecl i n c l u ~ l i n gearly N e w Orleans D~xielancl,
swing, cool, j a z z / r ~ c k / f ( ~ s i o ~ragti~nc,
i,
bop, a n ~ l
cunten1lJor:lry jazz.
I'erspectit~e/Sk~lI/LAF: Intercult~rrulAuarcnes, 1
<I~n-nnon
T TI1
Alexander/Erickson
atuclents ancl upper Ic\fcl un<lcrgrnclunte stuclcnts i n
Ihcalth a n d stlc~alservices cliscildincs t o explore
Issues rclntecl to aging ;lnd care o f the clrlcrly.
Stuclcnts gain rc;rl \rorlrl cxpcrience by working
coll;~h~,rati\~ely
i n an intercliscil>linary context
Stuclents \\,ill be askecl to :rpply
~I~~~w
and
IcLI~c
skills clirectly w i t h c l ~ l c r su t i l ~ z ~ nan
g experlentin1
Icarning mc,tlcl St~lclcntsw i l l h u i l l l n beginning
expert le\,el k n < ~ a r l e ~ lbase
g e r e ~ r ~ l i issues
ng
that
:affect u l ~ l e rn ~ l u l t si n ctmtemporary health nncl
rocial wcl61rc cuntcxts.
Prcrcrl : Social W u r k , Physiciirn Assistant Stutlies,
or Nursing s t i ~ ~ l e n t z
T 71.
p... . O M IP
~ I e \ ~ l u p ~ ~site> c~~i ;tj ~, l~ s t i c :11icI
e , e11\,iro1111ie11r,rI
s t e u ~ n r ~ l n h111
i l ~the region. There \\,ill he excurslnns
t o site5 ;along tlie river, ~n-cl;lssclch:ites, ancl
oplxwtunity to meet w i t h st:rkehol~lers\\r>rking on
r~ver.rclatc~Iibst~es
SOC I l l - S
Perrpect~t~~'/Sk~lI/UF:
Soc~c~l
World Pcrsl~cculr,C n ~ i n r l
Community and the
M o d e r n Metropolis
T h i n k u ~Sklll, ~rrl<l
L A F I" Soci'11 and Bchut,rorrrl Sclcnce
T h ~ cuursc
s
ex;~minesthe clitierent w;~ysth;rt
Fischcr
sc~ciologist\:~nclurban planners ha\,c \,lewccl citics,
Pcrspec~it,e;L A F 111 Fine Art)
8:30
Rni : SCI 212
T h i s course prcn,iclcs a n opportuniry t&r grarluntr
A n introduction t o c l m t c u l t u r e a n J the signs 2 n d
Perspcct~t'e;mud en^ Lnngrruge I
7; Th
ORK
MODERN LANGUAGES
ASL 1013
B e g i n n i n g S i g n Language
I'erspec~ive/Sk~ll/LAF: Chri>tiuu Ftri~h3 or In~cr~.~tlt;rrr~l
achie\.~ngn nx,re just ancl eqt~itahle\vorlcl! W h a t
Rnb: O M 29
,
Jacobson
lives i n the Turin Cities!
:e 1
wurk will be e\~alu:itell L
y quizzes and exams.
s%
e
A m e r i c a n I n d i a n Spirituality
a n d Philosophical T h o u g h t
US
I
114 sha~ulrlconsult the clepartment. Studen
Prereq.: M P G 2 11nrl a y c ~ ~i
~ rh i g h
I n t m ~ l u c t i o nt o the ilyn;r~n~ca,
history, ancl m ; ~ j o r
W o r l d Politics
'nA7.
Applicd A l g
REL 3 7 0 - S
POL 1603
;es must he completed; may
R m : M US 5
session ll july 9 - august 9,2007
Rooms listed for each course below are subject to change since the printing of this
catalog. Please refer to AugNet Records and Registration for the latest information
on room assignment for a particular class.
t11e1r ~perb
ART 118-S
be anJ i n f v r n i uur
. w e w i l l explore Iici\v
the city can
II~IIII:III
' n : ~ t ~ ~ rhahitat"
;rl
,,i
I>uili
Creativc Drama:
Acting and I m p r o
herween <lift
~prc)tits,nnil
Painting
THR 1 1 6 3
flucncc, \\.it11 a i ~ > c u<>n
s hn\v
c i t ~ c rcan hecorn
1
Fundarncntals o f Staincd Glass
Q
Bollniat~
i l n p r t : l n t conccpts (dpainting. Most cl;lss time is
apcnt painting. Sliclc Iccturcs, ilem(,nstrat~ons,nncl
imagin;lri\.c, and tcchn~c;ilploccsa associnreJ w ~ t h
~ ~ n l m > v i r . l t i onc~ i ,
t i c ~ t i
Tom
CI:irs is t<irmul:itcrl to engake the cre;rtl\,c.
A study (,i
rhc.itric;i
I
I n thls first Ievel p;linrilig course, st~lclcntslenrli
ART 100-S
cr~tiilucscompletc the Ic:lrning experience.
the crc;lrion o t st;~inecl glms prujccrs. T l ~ cunique
P~nixct~~t./Sk~l(/lAF:
Aetlrtio Pmkcli~.lin.;
l A F in FIW Arls
intcr~,lay between conccl,t, clesign, :rnJ liKlit within
6.9:30 I, ln
M, W
11n1 : OM 17
sr.linccl glass Iiirs the ability to inspire our liearta
.I cxl~cricnccsthl~lcntswill gain :In
I ' e r ~ l ~ c c ~ ~ t e / S k ~ l I / lC
WIFI:~Pcnpecr~re,L A F 111 Sol.lcll
(r~~
Rd
e h ~ ~ t ' i oSilencer
n~l
6-9:30 1, m
T, Th
Photography
appliecl to glnrs, li:!ncl torils, anrl orher
The c;lnier;r \+,III be used as I: t<>olfor \,isu:rl
1l11sccll:lneouacnnsulnnhle sul>plics. M ~ n l m t l r nu i
crcati\ziry a n ~cxpresslon
l
using black nncl \vIiite
eight l i ~ ~ u per
r a week outslile
photographic proccrses. Stuclcnrs ~ i c c r;Icceaa
l
tu
3
35mm, s ~ n ~ l c - l e nreflex
s
c:lmer:r. Estimated cust
~i
M, W
6-9:30 11.111.
Rnl.
OM I
I n t r o d u c t i o n t o H u m a n SOCICL~
iilm, ctc.: $200-225.
c<~ntrolthat shalw the clirccrion
Jl~ristiansen
our Il\,cs! H ~ n .Ire
v
the rules ;rncl cxl,ect,ltions o i 3 c ~ l l t ~ or
~ rSeO C I C ~ ~
~lc\~clopecl,
ancl \\,lmr c<,nil~clsus t(> confilm or break
tlie~n! W h a t Iinlcls sociel)' ttigethcr nnrl s,Ii;rt causes
liist<>ricala~iclsucinl
Finr ATO
ART 102-S
Dcsign
Arc thcrc soci:rl inilucnccs hcyoncl our i ~ n ~ n c c l ~ ; i t c
Peril~~'clitc/Sk~Il/'LAF:l1~Ij111)En~fil n:l
M l ~ b r. q ~ ~ ~ r e , n r ~ n r ,
Ae,theuc I'i7.rl~~~l~re,
L A F m FIII~ Art,
1.4.30 p.111.
7; TI1
Ilnl:
Fou Tlicctv~
A sturly oiilcsi.n
Tom
Hln.: O M 4
the visual nrts- Two- ;~nclthree-climension31 projects
ART 2 2 5 3
Graphic Design 1
and principles. Supply fec o i $65.
This course is n n i n r m ~ i t ~ c t ~too the
n principles nncl
Penpccur,JSkill/LAF:
~pcrson;lli ~ l e n t i y ! Wli;lt is U.S. culture like toclay.
14:30 p 111
Aothcrlcr Per.\pecr~re;
Sl,eaklnK
Bowdcn
tccliniclues oigrnphic clesign usina page I;lyout
sr)ttware. E m p l i ; ~ r ~wsi l l be placecl 111- clesirning
M. W
l1m. O M 4
with text and image.
Pc.rspcc~it,e/Sk~II,'LAF: Ae,lhct~rr Pers~c.c~zre;
Spcok~n~
alicl \\*lint arc ~ t sliiatoric;~lr<,ot.r! Tlicsc arc the k ~ n ~ l a
Skill; L A F 111 FIIIC Art,
oiquestions that u.c w ~ l;~cl~lrcss.
l
Put siniply, t l i ~ s
ART 107-S
ct,llrsc Intcrmg.ltcs the nicaning ( > i l i ~ ~ ncxpcrience
~;~n
Drawing
u ~ i r l i i n; ~ n r through
l
aoci:~lgroups and s<,cicty.
Stu~lentsuse tr;lrlition;il meclia t u clevelop technical
Rn.: O M 16
T, Th
clem~instr,~ting
the use ot the h;rsic cleaign elements
Sk~ll;L A F 111 Fme ATIS
M. W
6-9:30 11.1n.
:I> the uniiying f<lunLlnti<,n for
circ~~~nsr:~n
impact
c r s our scnsc oiseli:lncl even our
1-4.30 ~,III
McCartncy
Per~pect~r'e/Sk~ll/LAF:
Aerthelic, I'~.n\,ectirc; L A F 111
soc 121.S
soci:ll c o n t l ~ c t ?How
cl;las time wquirecl.
P e r s p e c u r e / S k ~ l l ~ FL: A F 111 Flne Arls
: SCI 205
ART 1 3 2 4
i111i1 1i111icIs
ill the c ~ ~ \ , i r ~ ~ i ~i li li \V
eIC~
I i t s \rre live,
~pl;~y,
nncl ) m y . S t u ~ l c nI;ib
t k c o i $ l l O will hc
Bolln~an
skills nncl exl,l(>rc clcscr~pt~ve
;and experimental
6-9:30 p m
M, W
Knl.: I'os, ZZH
ART 3 3 0 3
iclcns ior perceptual a~iclc<,nccptual clrawilig.
Graphic Design I1
Emp1i;isis is place~l,117 fc>un~l;~tio~ial
rlrnw~ng
A n ;~<lv;~ncecl
stucly o t Inyour, typography. :~n<l\,isuol
Bowden
COIiCCl>tS.
Illlalery tilr print p r o ~ l u c t i r ~using
n
the co~iiputcr.
Per~l,ec~t~e/SkiIl/LAF: A e \ r l t c ~ eI'erspect~~~e;
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6 9:30 1, m
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Isaacson
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11111: O M 16
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on,
plnnning, ;incl control. T h e
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online acti\,~t~esi n henrjeen. Air intrucluctory
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nature ot authority, accountnhilily, nncl
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6.9.30 11.m.
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o f Learning D i s a b i l i
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Staff
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Etiology and O r i g i n s
o f Learning Disabilitics
Kclley
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look :it the origin o t Ienrnlng dis;ihilities. S
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ng
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ng
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6-9:30 11,m
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1<1n: SVE 206
An introcluctr,ry nc\r,s\\,rit~ngcoursc w i t h :In
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Journalism
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Olson
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o f a variety ~,fetliic~~l
syntax c l i ASI..
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~pcr\lwcti\ca.this cc,llrse i c ~ c u s con the use ;lnJ
o t 51:ns. ~practicctlicll oir.11.;ign~ng.and Ic;rrn the
B c g i n n i l i g Sign Language I1
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Steinnletz
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Pers~ccti~,l./Sk~ll/LAF:Inr~.rcultun~l
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3
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8:30-11
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i l c \ c l c > l ~ ~a ~
n i ign t c r ~ l i a c i p l i ~ i : r r y / ~ ~ i t c r ~ ~ ~ r c ~ i c s s ~ i ~ ~ i ; i l
Prcrcq.: SPA 111
;~l,~r<lncli
to ~p~cthleln
\ol\.ing :uncl \,aluc n\rralcness;
c:illhng .rnd living o n ;~uthcnticlitc. YOI \\,ill alsu
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~:~
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3
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arc ~..lllc~lto Jw ;lnrl h ~ \ \Y,W c;ln
~levclolieclhy M w t ~ ~ n Acller.
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Paidcia S e n ~ i n a r s
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2
6.8:30 1) m
tliat clccpcns your u n c l c r a t a ~ i c l i ~
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SPA 1 1 2 . ~
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Perspect~c~e/Skill/LAF: Intercultun~lAwnrcncss 3
history [,iU S relntio~is This cotllse includes two
ancl prt~t;.ss~(>n;~lly.
To iillilll tIi:lt Ipurposc you will
T, TIl
Prcrcq
The ~ p u r l x ~ or ci this courrc ib to txcilir;irc r c i l c c t l o l ~
~ i r o l > l c ~ nco~iiparing
s;
the stt~clenr'spnrticula~
6-7.45 11.n1.
exprcsions nncl Lrnly language necrlctl to communicate
r c ~ ~ x ~ n s;ind
~ hc ~
l o lh ~; ~tc(>~incctcrlncss
l~
rlir(luali the
a u t l ~ c ~ ~ t i ccontrihute
~lly
:lncl grow hotli l>crson.llly
;and rules ,,i the :ncri\wty.
sl:ns, plnctlcc their o\r8nsigning, n n ~Ile a ~ nthe hcinl
clc:~rlywith cleoi:lnrl Iharrk>f-hearing people.
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prL,iicicncy
in a sclcctcil
pl,yaic:llnctl,,ir): Stuclcl,ts
s k ~ l l rsrr.ltc:T
,
A S L 102-T
A n introcluctlon to ~ l e a t c u l n ~ nncl
r e tlie signs and
Topics: T h c U n i t c d Statcs, G l o b a l
Connections, a n d U n i v e r s a l Responsibility:
A Nicaraguan Perspcctivc
Bidinger
ncl get
HPE 1 0 2 3
B
ML 599-S
\ritIi I.i,is OI,~II 111 rIic Center, ; ti,r
:>;&s
2nd lLc;~rn~ng
regarcling rcqwrcmc
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\
Mikkelsoll
A n Introrlucti,,n
tc, <lea(
cultllrc;lncl
nnil
Scr~clenthohserve the ~ l c ~ n o n b r r n t i o n
h c i a l cxl>rciai~>ns
;inJ lhocly Inngu;~:.e necclecl to
B e g i n n i n g Spanish I1
Steinmetz
Aims to ~ l c \ ' c l t ~four
p bns~cskills: unrlcrstnniling,
apcnking, rencling, and writing ()i
elementary
Sp;rnlsIi I n t r ~ ~ ~ l u cto
t ~ the
c ~ nc u l t i ~ r co f the Spanishspeaking a n ~ l c l .
Prcrcq.: SPA II I
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Pcnpec~i~~c/Skill/LAF.Il~[crculrr~rr~l
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1600s
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SCICICC
L A F 111 Sucl<~l
.
I-4:30 11 >II
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l<n~.OM16
W a l k i n g t l i e Truth: r
Culture, Gcndcr. a n ~ ; H I \ / / A I U b
i n Sub-Sahara1
HailongaLeuning
W a l k i n g thc Truth: Culture,
Gcnder, and H I V I A I D S
in Sub-Saliann A f r i c a
Hailonga/L.cu~iing
ica
l i e
1,
Suh-S;ili;~r
tlmc
HI*
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t l u c ~ i c co i
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in
%,ioloky,
REL 2 0 0 3
T l i ~ sh n ~ a ~ l - h : l scourse
c~l
cxpl<,rc\ the ~ n f l u e n c c
C h r i s t i a n V o c a t i o ~ and
i
the
Search f o r M e a n i n g 11
o i c u l t u r e and g c n ~ l eo~n tlie t l l V / A I I I S
Q u a ~ i b c c kI1
Thib course i(>cuscson .irticulntlng stu~lents'
cn\,n tlieolc>gicnl ~ ~ u c x ~alicl
~ i pcts~tions
~ i s
;)nil
once?
~ ' e r s ~ ~ c u i ~ e , ~ . ~ kL~Al lF/ ~
111~F~ne
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T. Th
6-9:30 11.n~
M U S 220-S
Worlds o f M u s i c
ilenkovic
A sur\,ey o i lion-Western ~ i i u s ~ c . i l
Europe, A t r ~ c ; ~
:inJ
, Asin \\,ill he covereil (luring this
c,>11r1Ic.
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L A F 111 FII~CArt5
Auoreiles5 I Pcr~pcst~t,~.;
T Th
MUS4963
Topics: JazzIContcmporary
Music Thcory
\.olvccl i n curbing the crlbis.
un~lerlyingcultur.ll belieis, \,.llues, ancl trn~litions
flint hot11 p r o ~ l i ~ i.rnd
t c Ih~nclcrthe prcacl
~ n u s i ccultc~rcro i N o r r l 1 nnil ~ c , u t ~ r A n i c r i c n .
8:30 ':.t,b.-nuon
i n tlic ;i~e.isc ~ h~hllc:ll
t
intcrprctat~onnncl rlic
11111.: M U S
HIV
u , i t h ~ nAiric:ln l ~ o p ~ ~ l , ~ t iTul i~ci scc>Llrse
.
is 1 : 1 ~ 1 ~I n
llt
Milc~ikovic
Ii~stc,r~cnl.
cultur:il. : ~ n dglc>h,il contest5 o t
tlieoluglcal, n n J ~polit~cnl
response* to the
clise;lre :ire c s : l m i ~ i c dt l i r c ~ ~ ~rc;~rl~ngs.
gli
atructurcil tli;ilog, and >crr.~cc-lc:irl~~ng
C1iristi:lnir). ;~nclother uorlcl ~ e l i g i < ~ ~ i s .
eupcrlence \\,it11 ~pcrsolisacti\fcly invol\zecl i n
E\;llu;lt~on hy qu~zzcso n , and rcalx>nt.csto
curbing the crisib. Critical reflection on tlic
r c n c l ~ n ~;ind
s , kwr tlicol~rgicnl position Iyapers,
u ~ i c q t ~~; n~ilc c t i o nrates hewccn \rromcn ;~ncl
P ~ c ~ c i lR
. :E L 100
8:30
'I 11) .noon
liicli In Airled illll~lii~i:ltcs
11lidcrIy111g
~11Itllr.1I
T Ti
KIII : SVE 2
h r l i c h . r:iluc\, .ind traJitiona th:rt I>c~tli
N;~mihl;ii n coll.lhorntic~n\\'it11 iqiculr).ancl 5t:ltt trc>m
promorc ;inrl liinclcr the sprc.i~lot H I V \r4tliin
Aushurg's Ccntcr tor C;lr>h;rl E c l r ~ r . ~ t ~nonn~the
l
Atrican 1po1>t11ati<)1it..
T l i c ccnIrsc
Univcra~tyot Namih~n.I n this crlntmt. \r,<>~ncn'a
\r,itli klculr). 2nd srait
N:lliiibin ill c~>ll:~hc)~nt~<,n
15 tiluglit
111
Iic.iltli o i t l i c ~ rk i ~ i i ~ l i ;inJ
r a comrnunlrlc, are
SWK 6993
Asscssmcnt a n d Diagnosis
in M e n t a l H c a l t h Practice
SI:
Ihopetul ;and po*iti\.e re\pr>n\es tc, the
lhiglil~glite~l
Tliis
H I V / A I D S crisis i n Sub-Snli:~r;inAiric;i. (Fuliills the
~ p s y c h ~ r l ~ a t l i ancl
o l r , ~tlic r<>lc~ ) i s o c i n \\.urkcrs
l
prcselvc rlic health o i t l i c ~ ri.~milies.lnil
i
licoltli
I n assessment ;and cliqnosis (lment;ll
c o ~ i i ~ n t ~ n ~are
t i eliiglil~glitecl
a
ns I h o l ~ c i t and
~l
ctlllcctivc ancl i n ~ l l v i ~ l u ciiorts
;ll
to Ipmscr\,c tlie
l1m.: M U S 3
p;~nilem~
i nc SubS:lhnr;in Airica. T h e natural
liist<,ry, hioloky. :~nclc l > ~ c l c ~ n i o l tof
> ~AyI D S I n
A i r ~ c n S.I: \vcll ;is roc~<>cultur,ll,ct1iic:ll.
<,n rccogn~:ing : i n J e\.:llu;~ting~cligiousclaims
m
~NNII).
WST 362NUR 5623
gl<>hnlcxl>cricncc r c r l t ~ i r e ~ i i e~nLtI I
.i~ i i : i j o01~
min(>r
ib
i r o m Augrhurg's Ccntcr tor Glohal Ecluc.ltinn
BoisenISyers
n~iclthe Cln~vcrs~ry
<,tNa~lilh~ii.
111r l i ~ sco~itext,
women'* collecti\~cnlicl i n ~ l i v i ~ l u c: i il i o ~
ts to
an clcct~\,ccuursc wlrich cxl,lorcs
~wuti\zercspc>nacst u t l ~ eHIV/AILIS criais i n
This course \\,III ~ n c l u d cthe stllrly oih.~,~cj;izz
i n Women's Stuclle\ i n Augshurg'h (:<ire
In
lhnr~iiony.We \\.ill cliscuss n clioril-acnlc theory,
Curriculum). For cleraila contnct Sh,lron W;iclc i n
cx:llnl lies ~ ~ s y c l i ~ ~ p . i t l :II~LI
i ~ i l o~nent:rl
~y
Suh-S;~Ii:~r.ln
A i r ~ c : ~(Fuli~llt.
.
the gl~1'1l
covcrinl: major acalc hnl-mony/cli~~rcl
rcnlcs, tonic
the N u ~ s ~ nDcl>;ilVtmcnt:
g
612-330-1214 o r
clisorclert. trim n systc~iis,ccolo~ic:ll.;~ncl
cspcrlencc rcclulrcmcnt tor n 111njorclr ~ l i i n o r
\r~3de'i@3i111l:sh~rg.e~lu.
s t ~ c n g t l i \~peral>ccti\,c. Empli.lsi~it. 1p1:lcecl on
I n Women's S t ~ ~ c l ~
i l lc AugshurKSs
s
Cole
D<lter:l ~ r l y5-22. 2007
unclcratan~lingh i ~ ~ l ~ ~ ~ c l i 1 1i 1~ 1i 0
t l~~1ca ~I 011
ice~
C u r r i c u l u ~ n ) For
.
clct:lils contact Shnrc>n W:i<lc
wl1<,le-tonc x n l c li:r~mc)ny. \saric)l~se h ~ ~ r ~ I - ~ ciliri ~ l e s
tlie lirimnry clc>min:lnt 7th cliorcl, h;xbic ~nocl:ll
cycle
hubs :rncl,
i t tiliie p r r ~ i i i t s ,tonic .wstc~iis.
\ v ~ t l Iv(>l>cr
i
use (11c l i ~ ~ raymhc~l
cl
nor,ltlon a11d
;ivariety
~ ~ i s c r \ ' l csettin:..
c
T h e cclursc
the mc>st
rhc inciclcncc ;and cc>ursc ,>i
I n the Nursing L)cl>;~rt~iicnt:
612-130-1214 o r
c ~ ) r n ~ i i < ~~prc\cntccl
nly
~ i i c n t ; cl~sorclerr
~l
;inJ the
\\,dclca@nugt.hurgcclu.
clilicrcntial cttcct 111 thcsc 1;lctors on kI~\,crx
D(:tcs. 1111y5-22. 2007
s~te
1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1,l ~: ribk
ti t 1 ~Thih
1 1 i is
~ :I ~ p r c r c q ~ ~ i lor
r~,
Fee,: SI.220 m ~I~~IIIUII 10 11(111011( ~ i i d( ~ i r k ~Fee)
SWK 627 F;lmily Pr.lcticc Elccrlvc: Mental
l,l~lt,~Ic!I O ~ I ~ , ,,110>r
, ~ , 1l,Cl:l.,,
.I>
tlcaltli Pr.lcticc, :~ncl15 strongly cncul~r;~gcrl
rnlnrllvrrdrlun t1'1t1ut1
thc solmrq
al>plic.itiii~i< > tclio~~l.scnlc
thc,,ry ancl g u ~ r l ct<,~ics.
POL 1 2 1 3
lprcl>;rr;1tio11tor tlic ht.11~l i c c ~ i ~ ies:r~ii.
~ig
Ear t r a l n l n ~cxcrci\cs u.111be c<n,crccl.
I n t r o d u c t i o n to
6-9:30 11 111
Prcrcil.: MClS 101 cir cqui\vlent
American Govcrnrnc~it
Aoki
E x ; ~ ~ i i i n c~\n ; ~ j o
~parrs
r
o f A ~ i i e r ~ c an.~tional
n
L A 1 111 FIIIC Art5
A ~ ~ ~ I T c III ~Perrl~ec~~r~e;
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8:30 n.111 -nonu
M. \V
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g0\~~111iie11r
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Cwrgrca\, tlic ~prcs~clcncy,
;rnJ
the courts, ns well S
I: cnmp:iigns alicl elections,
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low students maximum
flexibility to organize'their work. Students will need
>ersonalcomputer
with a browser and'Intcmet connection. While students are
ired to log in to the
Id in work, they will
se several t i m . h week to participate in discussions and
teed to d?-this at specific times. Some classes may require occasional clasnoom
meetings and t@~:will be held during weekday evenings or weekends to
accommodate work schedules. Augsburg students using AugNet Records and
Registration to m i s t e r for Summer Online will find these courses listed under
Summer Session I
I
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POL 121-L
A m e r i c a n G o v c r n n l c n t and Politics
Hcdblorn
Suri'eys ~n.ijorp:lrts c r i Anieric:ln n:ltio~l;ll
; i ~ \ ~ r r n m e n t - i ~ i c I ~(:<,~lgrcss,
~ ~ l i ~ i g the p r c r i ~ l c n c ~ .
.~nclthe cotlrts-;rs well :la c a l l l l ~ ~ i g nancl
s clccti~~n,
fcclcr:ilism, interest grcrups, :inJ p < > l ~ t i cparrlcr
.~l
I'cr~pe~~ttre/Sk~Il/LAF:
Soc~t~l
World I or 2 I'CI~\IC~IIV~;
1-
FN
I 240-r.
L A F in Socl~ll(111d ljehi1t10rt11
SCC
IC
I CI
ECO II~-L
F
I
Pcrso'nal Financc
Principles o f Microcconornics
Intr<)Juction to ~pcrs<)naltin;~nci;llplanning ;1
I>uclgeting, crcclit manngellicnt, inccblue t;~scs,
tlic II~IIFCIIIIILI,
real cstntc, i ~ l \ ~ c s t ~ l i e n~etirement,
ts,
awl
~I~SLII.IIICC,
cst.ltc lplann~n;.
MKT 4 6 6 - L
International M a r k e t i n g
r
r:
rlrrn,
':cr structi~rcs,;rnrl ~nc(>mc
>felementaly econonlic
c l i s t r i h u t i ~ ~Anp p l ~ c a
theory to m:lrlet pol
Stcin
rnccon~)mica:the tlieoly o f
A n intro~luctic>~
,
lay he taken inclcpc~l~lently
C I ~ E C O I I @ ( > r112. E C O 112 ;rnrl 113 may he r.~ken
i t i citlicr o n l e ~ .
Mcziou
P~crcq.:M P G 2
Thih co~lrsecx:lmines t h ~ ~ s~ssuca
c
;and ;icti\,~tic.\
I'er~bect~i,c/Skill/LAF: Sucinl Wurlil I or 2 I'crs~ccr~~,c;
uniqtle to marketing I n nn internntion:ll setting.
mid I j e l u ~ ~ , ~ oSc~enies
r'~l
L A F 111 Soc~r~l
Emphasis
ib
lilnceil o n :~clnl>tntio~l
o i 3 marketin::
lniix OCCO~~IIIIC
to the ~ ~ i t c ~ n n t ~~onnnnr kl c t ~ n g
e~i\~~ro~i~lic~it.
P H I 110-L
Prcrctl.: M K T 252
I n t r o d u c t i o n to Philosophy
Ward
Thih c o u ~ s ci ~ l t r c ~ ~ l u stc~clcnts
ces
tt, typ~cnl
pliilosc~pliic;ilquestion.* (like how we kn11\\,, if u8eran
CHM 102-L
Ilnve certnln kn<~u,lcrlgc,i f there arc 11111\,cranl
~iit~r;~l
C h c m i s t v for Changing Timcs w i t h Lab
Fcdic
This is a Iccturc anil Inhorntory course tll:1t tle\.cl~~l)s
h;lsic c~lclli,trg
prinsll)lca
\\.itll tllc :15,,lml,ti,,n
tilac
~pri~lciples
\r,licrlier G o d exlsts, the nntilrc t,f the
~cdl
nncl t c ~
m i n d ctc ), to p l i i l ~ ~ s o l ~ hvocahulnry,
critical thinking rind w l i ; ~ ti t means t<>\,iew tlic
I)~~~~SOI~~IIC~~~Y.
ill the 1711y~i~;~l !vo~ILI
sturlents h3vc llttlc Or 110 I1;1ek~ro111lcI
scicnccs This liyhriil coilrse mccts for thrcc S:itunlny
I'erspcct~t~e/Sk~ll/LAF: HI(III(I~ Idetlt~lyP~TSIICCLI(,~;L A F
Inh seasion.\: 7:30 n m -3:30 p.m o n June 30. July
it1
14, nncl August
4.
Cc>u~sc
~>cri<i~m;incc
ia c\.aluntcil
\<'it1111111t
I~~SCIISSI~II
C X C I C I S ~ Salirl
cl~lizics,a11
<>ngoingj c ~ u ~ n lprojcct
al
cserctsc, 2nd the l a h o r ~ t o r y
SebLIOllS
Prcrcq
:
MPC; 3
I'ers~zc~i~z/Sk~lI/LAF:
Nidturizl World I or 2 Pen\,ecut'c,
L A F 111 Naruatl Sctencc\ 011d M~~I~ICIII~LLIO
I<m: SCI 322
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Augsburg College offers a varied summer curriculum that includes courses in 20
academic disciplines as well as internships and independent studies.
Course loads in Summer Session:
Internships: In addition to those listed,
Students may take up to 2.0 credits in
each summer session (sessions I & 11).
However, course loads for terms that
overlap may be increased based on a
student's cumulative GPA (Cum GPA).
Specifically, the combined credit load for
Day/WEC/Rochester/United students
between Spring WEC, Summer Session I
and Summer Online, normally limited to
2.0 credits, may be increased to 3.0 credits
if the Cum GPA is 3.00 or better.
Additionally, the combined load between
Summer Sessions I and I1 and Summer
Online is normally limited to 2.0 credits at
any one time, but may be increased to 3.0
credits if the Cum GPA is 3.00 or better.
Students desiring to exceed these limits
must petition the Student Standing
Committee prior to registration. Unless
otherwise indicated, all courses carry a
value of 1.0 course credit. One Augsburg
course credit is the equivalent of four
semester credits or six quarter credits.
internship opportunities may be arranged
individually during the summer.
Academic internships are carefully
planned workbased learning experiences,
supervised and evaluated by a faculty
member. Consult the Center for Service,
Work, and Learning 612330.1148 for
more information.
summer session I
May 30 to June 30
summer set inn
July 10 to August 10
summer online
June 19 to August 27
Augsburg College is a four-year, liberal arts college located in the heart of
Minneapolis, and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.* The small college
environment, about 3,000 students during the academic year, is enriched by the
many opportunities found in this vibrant metropolitan area. Augsburg's setting
allows students to participate in a host of cultural and recreational activities.
Augsburg general education: Courses
fulfilling Augsburg's Liberal Arts
Perspectives, Core Curriculum, and
Graduation Skills requirements are so
noted along with the description of the
course.
Course levels: The first digit of the threedigit course number indicates the course
level. Course numbers beginning with a
"1" or "2" are lower division courses and
are intended primarily for freshmen and
sophomores; course numbers beginning
with a "3" or "4" are upper division and
are primarily for juniors and seniors.
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Independent study: Independent studies
may be arranged in consultation with
individual faculty members.
Employer reimbursement: Students who
qualify for reimbursement from their
employers may use their reimbursement to
pay for Summer Session courses.
Housing: Students who need housing
may contact the Residence Life Office
612-330.1488.
Additional information may be obtained at:
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Augsburg College
Campus Box 143
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Minneapolis, MN 55454
For registration or financial questions:
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regionally accredited colleges and
universities, graduates of such institutions,
and students admitted for the next fall
term, are eligible to attend Augsburg's
Summer Session. Good standing implies
that the student has been admitted and
not subsequently dismissed by that
institution. Students accepted for Summer
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admission as regular students of Augsburg
College. Those wishing to begin a degree
program at Augsburg should apply to the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions,
612-330-1001, or the Weekend College
Admissions Office 612-330-1743.
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of $100 per course will apply.
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nces from previous terms must pay
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balances before they may register
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correct.
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the instructor is needed to add a class
after the first day of class.
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May 26
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June 2
July 13
June 23
'Change grading option
June 16
July 27
July 28
Withdraw from class
June 16
July 27
July 28
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Classes end
June 30
August 10
August 27
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Grades due in Registrar's Office
July 10
August 18
September 1
registration prior tu the first day of the
session must complete a ilrop/acld form
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This applies to all students who drop one or more courses during each term.
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49% or less remaining-No refund
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students who register :liter the first day of
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the term. No Session I registrations will
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for online courses under Summer
Session I if registering via AugNet.
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May 5
hefore the tirst tiny c)f the session.
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registration by July 10. Signature of
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after the first day of class.
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finalized. If a credit balance remains on the student's account, a credit refund
check will be issued at that time.
u e r registrations
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financial aid
The only forms ( tinancial aid available
for Summer C-cc ,,,n attendees are the
Federal Pell
nt, the Minnesota State
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nts who meet eligibility
Eligibility for Summer Session
SttJ-~lts who main
.time status
,d by the program in whic
are enrolled) are eligible to apply for
financial aid.
Day program
Students enrolled in eitl
:ssion I or
11, or both sessions combined, may be
eligible to apply for financial aid if their
course load is at least 1.5 credits over the
two sessions.
s) and student loans. Visit
bnrollment Center website to
aownload an appkation form:
www.augsburg.edu/enroll. The
financial aid priority deadline for
Summer Session is May 15, 2006.
Augsburg employee tuition benefit
Faculty, staff, and dependents of the
College who are eligible for the
maximum tuition benefit will receive a
60% discount o n Summer Session
tuition.
WEC program
For W E C students enrolled in spring
trimester, n o aid is given for Summer
Session I as it runs concurrently with the
W E C spring trimester.
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COLLEGE M A P INFORMATION
I Cenler for Counseling and Health
Promotion
2 Weekend and Graduatc Admissions
3 Air Slruclure Entrance
(November through March)
4 Edor-Nelson Athletic
Field and Seasonal Air Struclure
5 Chrislensen Center and
Day Admissions
6 Commerc~alSpace
7 General office space
8 . Fass. Lobeck. Miles. Center for
Worship. Drama and
Communication
9 Sverdmp Hall
10 Husby-Slrommen Tennis Courts
I I . Ice Arena
12 Public Reletions and
Communication
lnlerslate 94 East
13 Lindell Librury
14 Maintenance and Grounds Shop
15 Mortensen Hall
16 Murphy Place
17 Murphy Park
18 Music Hall
19. New Residence Hall
20 Old Main
21. Anderson Hall
22 Quad
23. Science Hall
24. Publ~cSafety
Communications Center
25 Shipping and Receiving
26 Si Melby Hall
27 Sverdlup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
28. Urness Hall
29. Faculty Guest House
30 StepUP House
31 General office space with address
PARKING INFORMATION
A Visitor Parking
B . Resident Parking
C Commuter Parking
D FacullylSlaffICommulerl
Resident Parking
E Resident Parking
F Resident Park~ng
G FacultylStaff Parking
H FacullylSlaWPark~ng
I VisitorIAdmissions Visitor Parking
J FacultylStaff Parking
K Commuter Parking
L FaculLylStaffICommulerl
Visitor Parking
M Fairview-University Parking Ramp
Take Washington Avenue exlt and turn left on
Washington (turns right onto Cedar Avenue), turn left
at Riverside Avenue, right nt 21st Avenue South.
1-94 East from MinneapolisTake 25th Avenue exlt, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn
left at Riverside A\,e~u~e,
turn left at 21st Avenue
South
1-94 West from St. PaulAugshurg College, as afimted in its mission, does not discrimiltate 011 the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual onnttat~on,marital status, statla with regard to public assistance, or
disability in its education policies, admissimts policies, scholars hi^ and loan proFams, athletic and/or school
administered programs, except in those iintances where religion is a bona fde occupational qualificafion A,rgsburg
College is coinmitled to providing .reasunable accommodatimu to its employees and its studstts.
Take Riverside exit, turn right at Rivers~deAvenue,
turn left at 2lst Avenue South
3 5 W from the SouthFollow the 1-94 St Paul signs (move to right lane after
each o f nvo mergers)
Takc 25th Avenuc exit and rum
left at Riverside Avenue, turn left nt 2lst Avenue South
session I
on room assignment for a partic7
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BUS 242.S
i t h HIS 24913493)
Designed Enirifonment
AIS 2 6 4 3
AndersonKirnball
This course addresies the designed-~nyipnment,
Development of the theory of management,
the intentionall\
organization, staffing, planning, and control. The
nature of authority, accountability, responsibility,
,laces iiiwliich we live.
We will investigate architecture, landscape
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A study of the dynamics of human interaction
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American public's'perception of American Indians.
Class will inc~ud:'~ecmre, discussion, film clips,
and site visits to promin;nt examples of design
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and full.length m
excellence and historical significance.
FIN 331-S
Perspective/SI
Prereq.: none for 249; for 349, ENG 111 or HON
Financial Management
AF: Intercultural Awareness 1
Perspect'
6-9:30 p.
Rm.: Science 123
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T, Th
Rm : Old Main 17
ART 2 2 3 3
Printmaking I
Bollman
An introduction to traditional and experimental
media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief,
and mono/unique methods are explored.
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M, W
6-9:30 p.m.
Rm : Old Main 4
May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order.
Th
Rm.: Science 123
BIO 1 2 1 3
w
Rm : Old Main 29
MKT 466-S
International Marketing
Pederson
This course examines those issues and activities unique
to marketing in an international setting. Emphasis is
placed on adaptation of a marketing mix according to
the international marketing environment.
life, genetics and genetic disease, selected organ
systems and disease, and the sustainability of life on
Prereq.: MKT 252
earth. A student may not receive credit for both
6-9:30 p.m,
from May 30 to August 1 (from the start of Session
1 to the end of Session 11)
Rm : Old Main 16
Prereq.: MPG 2
Perspective/Skill/LAF: LAF in Natural Sciences
and Mathematics
T, Th
E C O 113-S
Principles of Microeconomics
Gilsdorf
An introduction to microeconomics: the theorv of
the household, firm, market structures, and income
distribution. Application of elementary economic
theory to market policy. May be taken
Prereq.: MPG2
CHM 1 0 0 3
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
Gyberg
This course introduces basic chemistry concepts in
Social World I or 2
Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral Sciences
T,Th
Rm:OldMain16
1-4:30 p m
the context of numerous science-based issues in our
Rm : Science 205
everyday lives with the goal of students having a
basic understanding of the science behind issues
present and in the future.
EDC 2 2 0 3
Prereq.: MPG 2
Educational Technology
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Natural World 2
Perspective; LAF in Natural Sciences and
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of
communication through the use of instructional
ACC 22123
the use of live models. Emphasis will be placed on
Principles of Accounting I
development of perceptual drawing skills to accurately
render the human form in a spatial environment.
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts,
and fundamentals of accounting, the accounting
Mathematics (non-lab)
Topics covered will include: gesture, proportion,
cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
8:30 r -*?on
foreshortening, skeletal and musculature anatomy,
shading and rendering, and composition.
8:30 a m.-noon
T: Th
Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Rm.: Old Main 16
1-4:30 p m
M, W
independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112 and
113 may be taken in either order.
Cheniistry for Changing Times
McCaffrey
A&&G Fbpmw,IAF in Fine Am
M, W
Rm.: Old Main 17
M, Th
B10 121 and 103. Does not apply to the major or
minor in biology. This course meets twice weekly
and techniques of drawing the human form through
,
Meziou
discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of
This course will introduce the student to the neth hods
6-9:30 p m
M, W
Perspective/SkilVLAF: Western Heritage
6-9:30 p m
Life Drawing
Gilsdorf
An introduction to macroeconomics: national
economic theory to current economic problems.
ART 2 4 7 3
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E C O 11223
Principles of Macroeconomics
Kapoor
budgeting, capital structure, and working capital
An introduction to basic biological principles with
a human perspective and application. Includes
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Rm.: Old Main 18
management.
H u m a n Biology and Lab
.
M, W
~erspecke"3(/ritinESkill (ART 349 only), LAF in
~ 6 Arts
e (ART 74Q ~ m l ) )
critiques complete the learning experience.
6.9:30 p.m,
-Id Main 23
income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy,
international trade. Application of elementary
6-9:30 p m
&Fbpmw,IAF in Fine Am
Rr
risk and return, security valuation, capital
spent painting. Slide lectures, demonstrations, and
.
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This course includes financial statement analysis,
In this first-levelpainting course, students learn
.
6-9:30 p.m.
Bollman
Most class time is
6-9:30
111 and an art, hjstory, or urban'smdies course
ART 118-S
important concepts of painting.
overcome communication barriers.
~ers~ectiv$Skil~L
Aesthetics
A~:
or City
T;
Painting I
through verbal and nonverbal messages; emphasis
on factors that build relationships and help to
and analysis of the professional manager.
architecture, urban dyigh, and urban history; class
,
sessions consist almost exclusively of walking tours
cinema and o t h e r ~ u c himages have had on the
l?C e m t o
Principles of Management
Kader
(.5 credit)
Erickson
technology. Selection, preparation, production,
Th
Rm
,
Wnce 315
Rm.: Old Main 10
and evaluation of effective audievisual materials for
teaching/learning situations. Computer training
will be included in this course.
9-11:30 a.m.
COM 3 5 4 3
Interpersonal Communication
Lapakko
M, W
Rm.: Sverdrup 205
I
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session I
rI
E E D 495-S
learnu
Topics: Elementar
Physical Science
or ideas of off-campus
and/or communiti&?!
C
Gregoire
will p
exp~
. ropertles
Is-on experiments to
or ano cnanges in matter;
l e n q goals, mission, needs,
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energy. Taking the physical concepts learned,
students will develop demonstrations and lessons for
Center for
K-5 classrooms. Assessment is based on written
requiremen
assignments, a technology project, science fair
nm
projecc; lessons/demonstrations and I-'
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Topics: British Novel: ~ n v e s t i s t i n gthe
=iddle
Victorian Thriller
This course studies the novel of suspense, mystery,
and terror in 19th.century Britain, from
Frankenstein early in the century to Dracula at its
end. Often challenging and sometimes subversive,
these novels drew intense public scrutiny by raising
issues that politer domestic fiction hardly hinted at.
Perspective; Writing Skill (HIS 349 only), LAF in
Humanities (HIS 249 only)
variety of small pmjects. Projects will involve creativity,
teamwork, research, writing, and some computer skills.
1-4:30 p m
Rm: LindeU 16 fim 9-3 p.m on 5/26,30,31; 6/1,2, and 3
T, Th
Rm : Science 123
I N S 399-S
Internship
4
Olson
A work or service-based experience in which the
INS 2 2 5 3
Introduction to Islam
Schield
3ritical t h ~ n k ~ nabout
e
statistics as evidence. Focus
irn associativl
'..--':3n, observational studies,
experiments,
ounding, bias, and chance.
Review common
ques involving statistical
percentages presented in tables and graphs. Use
I N S 255.S
Paideia Seminars
arguments. Emphasis o n interpretation,
and communication'
7; Th
design a learning agreement plan that links course
education, and graduation skills with the learning
opportunities inherent in the internship. The
and Islamic patterns of life.
wldll/LAF:
student, faculty sponsor, and work site supervisor
theories and concepts across disciplines, general
(Shariah), Islamic economic and political systems,
6.9:30 p m
standardization to take into account the influence
of confounders. Analysis of statisticall~based
Kader
The course covers the ideological foundations of
Islam, its basic concepts and tenets, Islamic law
opportunism. St , nditional reasoning using
English to describe and compare rates and
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student must complete a n academic learning
portfolio based o n the internship. Students must
consult with the faculty sponsor and Lois Olson in
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning
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Students will participate in a series of seminar
discussions following the Paideia seminar format as
regarding
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f requirements
m
and~ get permission
~
to
register. P/N grading only. Satisfactory completion
will fulfill the Augsburg Experience
developed by Mortimer Adler. Seminar topics
requirement.
emphasize selections that help studenu to think
Prereq.: MPG
6-930 P.m.
Topics
modeling and workflow. After learning about each
topic, students will work in international teams on a
ister.
yvi* '
tudents must be Elemeniav Education majt
cwo from Germany.
Perspective/SkilVLAF: Aesthetics or City
111 and an art, history, or urban studies course
tanve ~ e a S o n i n g /
science lab graduation requirem
include managing international projects, accounting
and finance for non-financial managers, and process
~ r kand
,
Learning regarding
GST
participation. This course does ElnT
0-Y:>Up.m.
S~roir
from Augsburg and
excellence and historical significance.
Prereq.: none for 249; for 349, ENG 111 or H O N
c ~ o nc
reflection assignn
on a1
course knowledge, unaencanding ot cne
organization,' workplace, and an awareness of
societal issues that may affect the workplace.
Students must con-Jrwith Lois Olson in the
position, motion, and force; light, heat, electricity,
and magnetism; and kinds of and ways to transfer
and site visits to prominent examples of design
critically, understand timeless ideas, listen carefully,
Rm.: Lindell '1
M, W
and question thoughtfully. This course is ideal for
education, social science, and language arts majors.
ML 589-S
We will read several of the best of these thrillers,
This course may also be taken for p d u a t e credit.
Topics: Comprehensive Examination
investigate the culture that produced them, and
For registration, contact Anne Kaufman (612-3301188 or kaufman@augsburg.edu). This course will
The purpose of this seminar is to prepare students
for a set of comprehensive examinations as the
be held from June 20-24.
Perspective/SkilVLAF: Critical Thinking Skill
8:30 a.m. 4p m.
M-F
Rm.: Old Main 25
completion capstone of the Master of Arts in
Leadership. Students will experience a n intense,
collaborative, and directed integration of their
INS 2 9 5 4
Topics: International
Projects
successful completion of the examinations. The
examination has three parts: a take-home written
work to determine why they have continued to
Western Heritage
Perspective; LAF in Humanities
T, Th
Broek
A n analysis of chemical abuse and what can be
done for the abuser, Includes information about
school health education and services.
Prereq.: ENG 111
1-4:2n * n
H P E 115-S
Chemical Dependency (.5 credit)
appeal to successive generations of readers.
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
.
Rm.: Old Main 10
8:30 a.m..noon
T only
Rm.: Murphy I11
understanding of leadership expressed through
Schwalbe, Stoller
This course is a joint venture, organized and taught by
H I S 2491349-S (with A R T 2491349-S)
GST 0 0 9 3
Co-op
Olson
The GST 009 Ceop Work Experience is a O-credit
option for the Augsburg Experience, This option
utilizes students' employment related to their
major, and through reflection links on-campus
Designed Environment
Kimball/Anderson
This course addresses the designed environment,
the intentionally designed places in which we live.
We will investigate architecture, landscape
architecture, urban design, and urban history; class
sessions consist almost exclusively of walking tours
Pike
faculty from both Augsburg College and the
Bemfsakademie in Karlsmhe, Germany. The course
will be taught in English, with half of the participants
from each institution. All majors are welcome. Half
of the course will take place in Karkruhe, Germany,
and half in Minneapolis. The course consists of
workshops in different topics taught by two faculty
section (based primarily but not exclusively on the
customized readings), a group oral examination,
and a four-hour seated examination. P/N grading
only. This course meets two week nights and
Saturday morning. Final course schedule will be
available mid-April after negotiation with members
of the class.
Prereq.: All MAL courses must be completed; may
be in last course in spring trimester 2006
1-
session I way 30
miE
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1-S
Mikkelson
the signs and
syntax of ASL.
j
,
30,2006
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
Social World 1 or 2
P O L 160.:
Perspective; Critical Thinking Skill; I A F in Social
and Behavioral Sciences
World Politics
6-9:30 p.m.
This course is an
history, and maj,
relations. It expl
T, Th
Rm : Old Main 27
uction to the dynamics,
S W K 280-S
Diversity and Inequality
for Professional Practice
Boisen
This introductory course explores diversity and
social inequality as a prerequisite to professional
e*
of international
of peace, sustainable
practice in social work, nursing, and education.
The course provides a basis upon which culturally
ling
Christian Vocation a n d
the Search for Meaning
I1
Quanbeck,
I1
Beginning Sign Language I
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and
syntax of ASL. Students o b s e r signing,
demonstration of signs. practic
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which we are be,
nore and more connected?
Continued learning occurs through facilitated
theological questions and positions, and o n
dialogue among class participants. Students learn
with and from each other about differences and
areas of biblical interpretation and the historical,
cultural and global contexts of Christianity and other
similarities in experience that accompany
world religions. Evaluation by quizzes and responses
diversity learning in other curriculu~nareas, such as
to readings and four theological position papers.
S O C 265: Race, Class, and Gender, and ENG 111:
Prereq.: REL 100
Effective Writing.
What impact d o international developments have
on our lives in the Twin Cities?
8:30 a.m.-noon
of-hearing people.
p e r s p e c t i v e / ~ k i l l / ~ ~ntercllltural
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Perspective/Skill/IAF: Social World 1 or 2
Perspective; I A F in Social and Behavioral Sciences
REL 2 0 5 3
Perspective; Modern Language 1
6-9:30 p.m.
and learn the facial expression
needed to communicate clearl~
6.8:30 p.m.
M, T, W
p
y language
eaf and hard-
M, W
Rm: Science 108
Rm.: Old Main 25
SPA I l l - S
Steinmetz
Beginning Spanish I
Aims to develop four basic skills: understanding,
speaking, reading, and writing of elementary
Spanish. Introduction to the culture of the
Spanish-speaking world.
Perspective/Skill/IAF: Intercultural Awareness 2
Perspective; Modern Language 1
8:30-11 a.m.
T, W Th Rm.: Old Main 26
SPA Ill-T
Steinmet'
Beginning Spanish I
Aims to develop four basic skills: understanding,
P O L 241-S
Environmental a n d
T, Th
Rm : Old Main 16
Exploring Topics i n Religion:
Self, Sin, a n d Sex: T h e H u m a n
Person i n Christian a n d
Contemporary Thought
Lowe
In our contemporary situation we face difficult
Underhill-Cady
Initial learning occurs through self-exploration.
This course focuses on articulating students' own
recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the
ASLWI-T
competent professional helping skills can rest.
categorical group identity. It is meant to build o n
Prereq.: S O C 265 or permission of the instructor
T, Th
Rm : Old Main 23
6-9:30 p m
S O C 265-S
Race, Class, and Gender
Fischer
We live in a stratified society. What that means is
that individuals from diverse backgrounds in terms
This course examines the political dynamics
questions concerning the human person. Some of
these questions are: W h o or what is the self!
of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and
relating to our local, urban, and campus
What is sin? How are we to understand sexuality
environment and relationship to the communities
and ecosystems of the Upper Mississippi Watershed
and gender? The biblical witness and the Christian
class receive unequal portions of wealth, power, and
prestige in society. This course seeks to explain
River Politics
and larger, global environment. Topics explored
include campus sustainability, the environmental
implications of our daily choices, local water, air
and soil pollution, the lock and dam system o n the
Upper Mississippi, invasive species and biodiversity,
climate change, waterfront economic development,
how we come to think in terms of racial and
tradition has said a great deal about the self, sin,
and sex, but at times these familiar sources seem
gender and sexual categories in the first place.
inconsistent with our modern views. We will
Then we address the social consequences of these
various dimensions of inequality in various social
encounter the work of contemporary secular
thinkers who challenge many of the
anthropological claims of the theological tradition
and suggest new ways of envisioning the self, sin,
urban sprawl, and energy production. The class
and sexuality.
speaking, reading, and writing of elementary
will look at the challenge of balancing economic
Prereq.: ENG 111 or H O N 111, AND REL 100, or
Spanish. Introduction to the culture of the
development, social justice, and environmental
REL 111 or REL 221 or REL 300
Spanish-speaking world.
stewardship in the region. There will be weekly
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness 2
Perspective; Modern L~nguage1
Th Rm.: Old Main 26
6-8:30 p,m.
excursions to sites along the river, in.class debates,
and opportunity to meet with stakeholders working
on various river-related issues.
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
Humanities
Christian Faith 2; I A F in
T, Th
Rm.: Old Main 23
institutions including education and the workplace.
We discuss both the collective and individual
processes involved in creating social inequality.
Perspective/Skill/IAF: Intercultural Awareness 1
Perspective
6-9:30 p m
M, W
Rm : Science 205
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on room assignment fc?
M K T 35743
BUS 3 4 0 3
r a tool for visual
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and
Meziou
Advertising
An introduction to print, broadcast, and W e b
sing black and white
utilization of human resources; desirable working
based advertising and promotion as important
relationships; effective integration of the worker
elements in modern marketing and
Raschke
The came., ,,
AID ~ $ 5 - S
Introduction t d
Indian Studies
~n
,
creativity and expres:
American In
he covered inclu
hers, history,
ctive; I A F
1. Cerrito
H u m a n Resource Management
with the goals of the firm and sociely.
communications. This course combines classroom
Prereq.: BUS 242 or consent of instructor
and hands.on learning tools.
6-9:30 p.m.
T, Th
Rm : Sverdrup 206
6930 P m
7; Th
Rm : Old Main 13
in Fine ~ r t s g
contem
d the
T; Th
Minnesota
R m : Old Main 4
BUS 4 4 0 3
J. Cerrito
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to the management
Perspective
Graphic Desig
Ild Main 10
A R T 100-S
Staff
Tom
Class is formulated to engage the creative,
This course introduces basic chemistry concepts in
techniques of g...,...~ design using page layout
software. Emphasis will be placed on designing
and sectors.
the context of numerous science-based issues in our
everyday lives with the goal of students having a
with text and image.
6.9:30 p m
This course is a
roduction to the principles and
M, W
6.9:30 p m
Prereq.: BUS 242 or consent of instructor
M'
Rm : Old Main lo
Aesthetics Perspective;
Speaking Skill; LAF in Fine Arts
R m : Fuss 2ZB
Principles of Computing tor Business
Kattke
An introductory course to develop understanding
of basic computing concepts and specific skills in
using microcomputer software (Windows, Word.
the creation of stained glass projects. The unique
interplay between concept, design, and light within
stained glass has the ability to inspire our hearts
and minds in the environments in which we live,
A C C 222-S
play, and pmy. Student lab fee of $110 will be
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost
Emphasis on solving business-related problems
using software, especially Excel. Students with a
applied to glass, hand tools, and other
accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and
strong computer background should take MIS 260
miscellaneous consumable supplies. Mininium of
eight hours per week outside of class time required.
fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning
and controlling processes, decision-making, and
or 270 instead of MIS 175.
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
behavioral considerations.
6.9:30 h m .
M, W
Rm.: Old Main 1
Principles of Accounting
T, Th
Kader
Prereq.: MPG 3
1-4:30 p rn
Rm : Old Main 18
ART 1 0 2 3
'
Tom
A study of design as the unifying foundation for
BUS
2423
Principles of Management
l? Cerrito
Rm': Soerdrup 201
Meziou
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in
marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, economic,
Development of the theory of management,
and technological factors as they affect product,
projects demonstrating the use of the basic design
elements and principles.
organization, staffing, planning, and control. We
will examine the nature of authoriw, accountability,
price, promotion, and distribution decisions.
Perspecrive/Skill/LAF:
and responsibility: analysis of the role of the
Speaking Skill; LAF in Fine Arts
1-4:30 p.m.
M, W
manager
Rm.: Old Main 4
6.9:30 p m
M, W
T; Th
Rm : Science 315
Rm : Old Main 29
COM 3 2 9 3
Intercultural Communication
Lapakko
implications for communication, including
differences in values, norms, social interaction, and
code systems.
the visual arts. Two. and three-dimensional
Aesthetics Perspective;
a m.noon
This course explores cultural differences and their
MKT 2 5 2 3
Principles of Marketing
Design
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Natural World 2
Perspective; LAF in Natural Sciences and
Mathematics (non-lab)
Excel, Access, PowerPoint, email, and Internet).
I1
Prereq.: ACC 221
8:30 a m -nuon
basic understanding of the science behind issues
present and in the future.
Prereq.: MPG 2
MIS 1 7 5 3
imaginative, and technical process associated with
LAF in Fine Arts
Gyberg
of operating functions taught from a managerial
viewpoint with examples from various industries
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
Fundamentals of Stained Glass
C H M 100-S
Chemistry for Changing Times
6.9:30 p m
M, W
Rm : Old Main 13
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
Perspective
6-9:30 p m
Intercult~~ral
Awareness 1
M, W
Rm : Old Main 16
-
uly 10 august 10,2006
SPE 4241524-T
Etiology and Origins
of Learning Disabilities
E D C 206156
Diversitywi
h e r i c a n Indians
This course e
uman diversity and human
relations. It fi
human
e Education Department
.
legislation, and f
nnesota Arnerican Indian
iption within the licensure
require1
program.
fi
6.930 p
3
Staff
a-s
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m-
:etary operations. The
psychologlcal, cognitive, and behavioral) applied to
I setting with K-I
a n d tllrough reflection links on.campus learning to
~~nderstanding
learning disabilities. The course will
the
goals, mission, needs, or ideas of
off-campus people, organizations, and/or
"
also provide a critique of current pl~ilosophical
15, EED 520, ESE 500, or consent
positions in the field. Sti~dentswill also acquire
communities. The required co-op reflection
knowledge related to accessing infor~nationrelevant
assignnlents
to the field of learning disabilities.
knowledge, understanding of the organization/
workplace, and an awareness of societal issues that
may affect the workplace. S t ~ ~ d e nmust
t s consult
(off-campussite)
'e of school
in modern society, relationships wit
community, collaborative models, I(
ents and
h i p and
EED 200-S
professional development. Sel
1 theoretical
Elementary Education Earth Science
8:30 a.m.-noon
dents.
10
a.m:noon
M, W
A,,~, 1.
n.oon
Rm.: Sverdrup 202
Stangl
This course is designed for elementary education
Social World Perspective;
Rm.: Old Main 18
T, Th
Rm.: Old Main 26
SPE 4 3 4 1 5 3 4 3
Teaching Content Areas to
Students With Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students to identify, adapt and
earth science subject matter standards for initial
having learning disabilities. The course will
specifically focus on the areas of reading, writing and
listening comprehension, ~ n a t h reasoning,
,
and
licensure.
M, W
Rm.: Old Maln 4
Jacobson
The study of student reading development, the
of Learning Disabilities
knowledge and use of gathering and analyzing data
This course will focus o n the history and context of
of students' reading, and designing appropriate
learning disabilities (LD). This includes an in-depth
look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as
reading curriculum based o n this information.
Clinical experience hours will be included. The
various theoretical models (sociological, biological,
course is required for students obtaining their K-12
Reading Teacher Licensure Endorsement.
Coreq.: E D C 510
prereq.: EDC 505, EED 520, ESE 500 or
of instructor
R ~ ~:
July 5-11
8 a.m,.3 p,m
Staff
psycliological, cognitive, and behavioral) applied to
understanding learning disabilities. The course will
also provide a critique of current philosophical
positions in the field. Students will also acquire
knowledge related to accessing information relevant
~
~
(off<amp~usitc)
2 to 0the field
2 of learning disabilities.
8:30 a.m..n0on
7: Th
Rm.: Old Main 13
~
~
focus on application of
implement de\.elopmentally appropriate instruction
and Learning regarding reqilirements and get
permission to register,
STORY
that support the learning of students identified as
on the modifications involved in these areas and the
planning process involved.
SPE 4241524-S
Etiology a n d Origins
~
i
with Lois Olson in the Center for Service, Work,
Staff
problem-solving skills. There will be a strong focus
EDC 5 0 8 3
K-12 Reading Assessment
a n d Evaluation
8 a.m-noon
6.9:30 p.m.
majors and includes earth science "hands-on"
inquiry-based activities that model the teaching and
learning process of scientific inquiry. Meets basic
5:30-9 p.m.
July 11-18
option
instruction
d
Emphasis on points of view about t'
Perspective/Skill/lAF:
Writing Skill
look at the origin of learning disabilities, as well as
d
~
~Olson ~
w o r k ~~~~~i~~~~is a ~ . ~ ~ ~ d
for the ~~~~b~~~~
~ hi^ option
~
~
students' employment
to their major
various theoretical models (sociological, biological,
School a n d Society
cation
cooperative ~
~h~ GST 009
Zli~deopportunities to apply
r
f reading development and
muctor
Prereq.: PPST and admission to
Department
GST 0 0 9 3
clinical portion \.
skills and k n o d
a
preparation for student teaching.
Staff
Tliis course will focus on the history and context of
learning disabilities (LD). This includes an in-depth
1-4:30 p.m.
T, Th
Rm.: S~'erdrup
206
SPE 4341534-T
Teaching Content Areas to Students W i t h
Learning Disabilities
Staff
Tliis course will teach stu~lentsto identify, adapt,
and implement developmentally appropriate
instruction that support the learning of students
identified as having learning disabilities. The course
will specifically focus on the areas of reading, writing
and listeninn comprehension, math, reasoning, and
problemsolving skills. There will be a strong focus
on the modifications involved in these areas and the
planning process involved.
6-9:30 p.m.
M, W
Rin.: Old Main 26
H I S 332.S
U.S. ~~~~i~~ ~
~
l
~ Scott ~
A survey of U.S. foreign relations from the
A~~~~~~~~~
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through
Cold War,
emphasizing cllanginp
definitions of war and peace,
tensions between internationalism and isolationism,
and the emergence of the U.S. as an economic and
n1ditary power.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Western Heritage
Perspective
6-9:30 p.m.
M, W
Rm.: Old Main 13
i
~
world. Many limi
Olson
A work or set\
lsed experience in which the
C r e a t e and interpret graphs, especially of linear
and exponential models.
method were discoverec
reflections of those lim
Prereq.: MAT 103 with grade of P or MPG2 and at
catastrophes. Thi
least one year of HS algebra
M, W
6-9:30 p m
limitations so t h a ~
q ~ ~ e s t i o ntos ask o
its claims as
M A T 138-S
Mathematics for
Elementary Teachers 11
Rm.: Science 108
clearly with deaf and hard*[-hearing people.
Prereq.: ASL 101
Intercultural Awareness 3
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
Perspective; Modern Language 2
6.8:30 p m
M, T,
Rm.: Old M a ~ n2 5
SPA 1 1 2 3
Boursaw
Beginning Spanish I1
Steinmetz
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry,
Aims to develop four basic skills: understanding,
measurement, data analysis, and probability with a n
speaking, reading, and writing of elementary
emphasis on the processes of problem-solving,
Span~sli.Introduction to the culture of the Spanish-
IcgAtutLtg requirements and get permissior
e United States, Global
@f%i%s,
a n d Universal Responsibility:
A Nicaragua P------'ive
DeGracia
reasoning, connections, communication, and
speaking world.
register. P/N grading only. Satisfactory
This course loc
representation. These courses are designed for
I
F
er for Service, Work, and Learnin~
CI
responsibility and
: concept of universal
:onnectedness through the
perspective of Nicaragu,, a country that has a long
history of U.S. relations. Nicaragua is the second
poorest country in the hemisphere and, like all of
Latin America, struggles with issues and decisions
prospective KK-6 elementary school teachers.
Assessment includes exams, projects, gateway exams,
and reflections o n readings about K-6 niathematics
education.
Prereq : MAT 137 or MPG
Perspective/Skill/IAF:
Creating a Compelling
weeks in Nicara~ua. Registration for this course is
tl~roughCGE.
in Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Skill;
6-9:30 p rn
M, W
Rm.: Science 205
Literature Review
Lashbrook
6-9:30 p.m.
M, Th
Quantitative Reasoning
ASL 102-S
Mikkelson
literature, how to organize and express your own
ideas, how to write a review and how to correctly use
applications of algebra to the social and natural
of signs, practice their own sianing, and learn the
APA style. This course employs a variety of active
learning ~nethods.Since the ultimate goal is to be
sciences, business, and everyday life. It's okay if you
able to create a compelling literature review, all
Specifically, in this course, you'll learn to:
.Understand the concepts of variable,
fac~alexpressions and body language needed to
communicate clearly with deaf and 1hard.of.hearing
people.
activities build toward that goal.
6-9:30 p.m.
M, Th
Rin.: Sverdrup 206
M L 599-B
Topics: Leadership a n d Limitations
to Natural and Social Science
Increasingly scientific achievement is seen to be a
more critical component than mil~tarypower for a
country on the world scene. Science and technology
enable economic success in a n intensely competitive
Intercultural Awareness 3
syntax of ASL. Students observe the den~onstration
6-8:30 p m.
Prereq.: ASL 101
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
Perspective; Modern Language 2
.Estimate and evaluate the reasonableness of
answers.
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
Perspective; Modern Language 2
.Make connections between verbal, numeric,
geometric, and algebraic ways of looking at
*Use a scientific calculator.
Steinmetz
Aims to develop four basic skills: understanding,
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and
proportionality, and linearity.
dependencies.
Crockett
SPA 112.T
Beginning Spanish 11
Prereq.: SPA 111
Beginning Sign Language I1
M A T 10523
Applied Algebra
Haines
In this course we will explore a number of
don't remember much algebra; we'll review as we go!
Rtn: Old Main 26
Spanish Introduction to the culture of the Spanishspeaking world.
to construct a sound argument and research
questions or hypotheses using scholarly literature.
research critically; how to analyze the arguments and
validity of supporting evidence from selected
T; W; Th
speaking, reading, and writing of elementary
Rm.: Anderson 101
You will learn how to select, classih, and read
Interculti~ralAwareness 3
Perspective; Modern Language 2
8:30-11:OO a m
related to globalization. This course includes two
The purpose of this course is to develop the ability
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
4
M L 513-T
a~
Prereq.: SPA 111
Interculti~ralAwareness 3
Rm : Old Main 26
M U S 160-S
Fundamentals of Music Theory
Holroyd
Class will provide students with a basic introduction
to music notation and reading instruction in
T, W Th
Rm : Sc~ence212
Beginning Sign Language 11
Trainer
6-8:30 p m
T W; Th
ASL 102-T
rhythm, note reading, scales, key signatures,
intervals, triads, listening analysis, and introduction
to the piano keyboard. This class will prepare
students intending to pursue a music rnajor/minor
.Use and solve equations, especially of linear,
An introduction to deafculture and the signs and
with the necessary skills to enroll in muslc Theory 1,
and will prov~denon-music majors with music
quadratic, and exponential models.
syntax of ASL. Students observe the demonstration of
signs, practice their own signing, and learn the facial
fundamentals.
expressions and body language needed to coniniunlcate
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
6-9:30 p m
LAF in Fine Arts
r, rh
Rm : Music 5
4
. \,.
mu!
session I
10.2ms
Prereq.: Jr. or Sr. standing; introductory
courses in women's studies, biology, or consent
..,.. 362-S
M
Walking t h e T
Culture, p endi n Sub-Sahara
Introduction to ?
'I
The United State
Hailongakuning
Fish
I
described as a mosaic
because of its tmc
p. ;rear
diversity is not ba
mply o
diversity. American
~ n dracial
heritage. akl&ese
are imp=
gmponmts,
but also 4 ender sexual orientation, political
ace within the economic system.
affiliat
alltong the inhabitants of the United
has produced a nlultitude of perceptions of
ty
nvolved in curbing the crisis in Nan
Critical reflection on the unequal infection rate.
-
and interactior
between women and lnen illuminates-underlying
purpose of chi:
cultural beliefs, values, and traditior
foundation in the
promote and hinder the spreac,
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..
American Society." The
is to provide a solid
ne of sociology while
exploring the central coyponents of "American
Society" in light of this diversity.
African populations. The course
Namibia in collaboration with facTty I d staff from
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Augsburg's Center for Global Educatkon
Perspective/Skill/IAF:
and the University of Namibia. Dates: July 6-23
(includes travel time to and from Namibia). For
6.9:30 p.m.
#
Social World Perspective;
LAF in Social and Behavioral Sciences
T, Th
Rm.:
Old Main 18
more ~ n i o r n i e r ~ t.,)tir.lcr
~n
.jli:~r<,r~
WnJe ai 612.330.
1214, ~ . I , I ~ ~ O . I Icdtl.
I~~I~II~
W S T 362-S
S W K 699.S
Assessment and Diagnosis
i n Mental Health Practice
Boisen/Syers
This is an elective course which explores
Walking the Truth: Culture,
Gender, and HIVIAIDS
i n Sub-Saharan Africa
Hailongahuning
This broad-based course explores the influence of
culture and gender o n the HIV/AlDS pandemic in
psychopathology and the role of social workers in
Sub-Saharan Africa. The epidemiology of AlDS in
assessment and diagnosis of mental health in a
Africa is examined through readings, structured
variety of service settings. The course examines
dialog, and service-learning experiences with persons
actively involved in curbing the crisis in Namibia.
psychopathology and mental disorders from a
systems, ecological, and strengths perspective.
Critical reflection on the unequal infection rates
Emphasis is placed o n understanding
between women and men illuminates underlying
biopsychosocial influences on the incidence and
course of the most comnlonly presented mental
cultural beliefs, values, and traditions that both
promote and hinder the spread of HIV within
disorders and the differential effect of these factors
African populations. The course is taught in
o n diverse populations at risk. This is a prerequisite
for SWK 627 Family Practice Elective: Mental
Augsburg's Center for Global Education
Health Practice, and is strongly encouraged as
preparation for the state licensing exam.
6-9:30 p.m.
T, Th
Rm.:
Old Main 16
Namibia in collaboration with faculty and staff from
and the University of Namibia. (Fulfills the global
experience requirement for a major or minor in
Wonlen's Studies in Augsburg's Core Curriculum.)
of instructor(s). Dates: July 6-23, (includes
travel to and from Namibia). For more
information contact Sharon Wade:
612.330-1214; wades@augsburg.edu
summer
online june i a r o augu!
27
summer session
application form
.-
er Online courses are delivered over the Internet to allow st&
ity to or) , ize their work. Students will need access to a personal computer
with a browser and Internet connection. While students are required to log in to the
course several times a week to participate in discussions and l G . . 1~in work, they will
not need to do this at specific times. Some classes may require occasional classroom
leekel
meetings rrnd these will be held during weekday eveni--accommodate work schedules.
I
1 .
ART 240-L
Art History Survey
Egezrger
hthtcs
Lotti
A survey of art of the Western world from
By studying oui
prehistoric to modern times. Includ
consider the base
judgments. T h e course explores major philosophical
research, viewing images, and visits to museums.
approaches to evaluating moral actions and then
applies theln to contemporary issues. Christian
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Aesthetics or Western
Heritage Perspective; Critical 1
beliefs, ethics helps students
o make moral
tg
ethics will inform the considerations. Students who
Skill; LAF in Fine Arts
receive credit for pH1 120 may not receive credit for
I
FIN 240-L
Personal Finance
K~~~~~
125.
Perspective/Skill/lAF: Christian Faith Perspective;
Critical Thinking Skill; I A F in Humanities, Critical
Thinking
Introduction to personal financial planning and
budgeting, credit management, income taxes,
insurance, real estate, investments, retirement, and
POL 121-L
American Government and Politics
estate planning.
b
ECO 113-L
Principles of Microeconomics
stein
introduction to microeconomics: the theory of
household, firln, market structures, and income
distribution. Application of elementary economic
theory to market policy. May be taken independently
of E C O 110 or 112. E C O 112 and 113 may be taken
in either order.
Ptereq.: MPG 2
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Social World 1 or 2
Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral
Sciences
Hedblom
Surveys major parts of American national
govern~iient-including Congress, the presidency,
and the courts-as well as campaigns and elections,
b
federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
Per~~ective/Skill/LAF:Social World 1 or 2
Perspective; LAF in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Summer Session applications are available online at:
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>then click on "Download Registrar Forms."
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AUCSBURC COLLEGE
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612-330-1000
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most questions students have
about Augsburg College and
its curriculum. Although
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C O L L E G E
Transforming Education
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUCSBURC COLLEGE
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College and
its curriculum. Although
information was current a t
t h e time o f publication, it is
subject t o change without
notice. The written policies in
the catalog are t h e College
policies i n force a t the time
o f printing. It is the responsibility o f each student t o
know the requirements and
academic policies in this
publication. If you have
questions about anything i n
this catalog, consult
Academic Advising, a faculty
adviser, the dean o f the
college, o r the registrar. Key
offices are listed o n page 8
for correspondence o r
telephone inquiries.
Published May 2004
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from the President
I hope you are looking a t this catalog
because you've enrolled at Augsburg College.
If so, welcome! All of us hope you find, in the
course of your study, a rising enthusiasm for the
work, a clarifying definition of the vocation to
which you feel called, and a confident satisfaction
that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the
community in which you will spend time for the
next several years.
I-
If you are reading this to find out more about
Augsburg College and an Augsburg education,
welcome to these pages. I believe you will find
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that they not only tell you about the character
+.
and essence of our institution, but also about our
mission of service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg
College is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city
that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you will find a setting that not only
provides a great learning laboratory, but one in which you will be able to share your own talents
and skills. Augsburg's challenging academic environment is enhanced by both educational and
service experiences that trandorm theory into action and unite the liberal with the practical in
preparing students as leaders for service in a global society.
Y
F
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The study you are undertaking at Augsburg-r
thinking of undertaking-will occur on a small
campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and
the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
A you join Augsburg, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await
you here find the College an exciting setting, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community
dedicated to higher learning and good living, in which you can set off in new directions and
from which new destinations are reachable.
Bon voyage!
Sincerely yours,
William V. Frame
President
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2004
Summer...................................... F r e s a n registration
Sept. 5-7lSun.-Tues. ....................New student orientation
Sept. 81Wed. ................................ Classes begin
Oct. 29/Fri. ..................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 15-Dec. 3/Mon.-Fri. ............Registration for spring
Nov. 25Dhurs. ............................ Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 29/Mon. .............................. Classes resume
Dec. 17/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 20-23IMon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2005
Jan. 18Dues..................................Classes begin
Mar. 21/Mon. ............................... M i d - t e r m / break begins
Mar. 29/rues. ................................ Classes resume
Apr. 4- 15/Mon.-Fri. .....................Registration for fall
Apr. 29/Fri. .................................. Classes end
May 2-5IMon.-Thurs. .................Final exams
May 7lSat. .................................... BaccalaureatdCommencement
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2005
Sept. 7/Wed. .................................Classes begin
Oct. 28/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 241Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 28/Mon. ...............................Classes resume
Dec. 16/Fri. .................................. Classes end
Dec. 19-22tMon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2006
Jan. 17/Tues. .................................Classes begin
Mar. 2O/Mon. ....................
.
,
...... Mid-term break begins
Mar. 27/Mon. ............................... Classes resume
Apr. 14/Fri.................................. ..Easter break
Apr. 28/Fri. .................................. Classes end
May 1-4hion.-Thurs. .................Final exams
May 6lSat. ....................................BaccalaureatdCommencement
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
~.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2004
June 7 .......................................... Web opens for registration*
Aug. 13 ........................................ Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Sept. 10 ........................................s t day to add class without faculty signature
Sept. 17 ........................................ Last day to add class with faculty signature**
Sept. 23 ........................................ s t day to petition Student Standing Committee to add a
class
. L a day to drop class without record notation
Sept. 17 ......................................
Last day to change grade option or withdraw from class**
Oct. 27 ....................................
Class Weekends: Sept. 10-12, Sept. 24-26, Oct. 8-10, Oct. 22-24, Nov. 5-7, Nov. 19-21,
Dec. 3-5, Dec. 10-12
Winter Term 2005
Nov. 1 ..........................................
Web opens for registration*
Dec. 17 ........................................ Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Last day to add class without faculty signature
Jan, 7
Last day to add class with faculty signature**
Jan. 14 .........................................
Last day to drop class without record notation
Jan. 14 .................
Jan. 20 .......................................... Last day to petition Student Standing Committee to add a
class
Feb. 16 ........................................ s t day to change grade option or withdraw from classx*
Class Weekends: Jan. 7-9, Jan. 21-23, Feb. 4-6, Feb. 11-13, Feb. 25-27, Mar. 11-13,
Mar. 18-20, Apr. 1-3
Spring Term 2005
Web opens for registration*
Feb. 7 .......................................
Mar. 25 ........................................Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Last day to add class without faculty signature
Apr. 15 ........................................
Apr. 22 ........................................ Last day to add class with faculty signature**
Apr. 28 ........................................ Last day to petition Student Standing Committee to add a
class
Last day to drop class without record notation
Apr. 22 .......................................
Last day to change grade option or withdraw from classx*
May 25 ....................................
Class Weekends: Apr. 15-17, Apr. 29-May 1, May 13-15, May 20-22, June 3-5, June 10-12,
June 24-26
*Questions related to course selection or degree completion should be reviewed with your
faculty adviser at least two weeks prior to registration.
**Time 1 and 2 classes meeting for two or four sessions have different registration deadlines. Consult the registrar's Web page for details
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
~www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Fall Term 2005
Class Weekends: Sept. 9-11, Sept. 23-25, Oct. 7-9, Oct. 21-23, Nov. 4-6, Nov. 18-20,
Dec. 2-4, Dec. 9-11
Winter Term 2006
Class Weekends: Jan. 13-15,Jan. 27-29, Feb. 3-5, Feb. 17-19, Feb. 24-26, Mar. 10-12,
Mar. 24-26, Apr. 7-9
Spring Term 2006
Class Weekends: Apr. 21-23, Apr. 28-30, May 12-14, May 19-21,June 2-4, June 16-18,
June 23-25
Area Code
612
Access Center ..............................................................................................................
330-1749
Academic Advising......................................................................................................330-1025
Academic Enrichment ................................................................................................
.330-1165
Academic and Student Affairs.................................................................................... .330.1024
................................................... .330-1001
Undergraduate Admissions ............................
Toll-free number .....................................................................................
1-800-788-5678
.................................................. 330-1178
AlumniParent Relations ...........................
Toll-free number .......................................................................................
1-800-260-6590
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Athletics
330-1249
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ................................... 330-1053
Center for Service, Work, and Learning .................................................................... .330-1148
.330-1732
College Pastor/Campus Ministry ...............................................................................
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Public Relations & Communication
-.330-1180
ConferenceEvents Coordinator ................................................................................. 330-1107
Development (financial gifts to the College) .............................................................330- 1613
Toll-free number ............................ ......-................................................... 1-800-273-0617
330-1046
Enrollment Center ................................
Toll-free number ................................. .---. ................................................ 1-800-458-1721
Facilities Management ...............................................................................................
.330-1041
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) ........................... 330-1000
.................. 330-1649
Fax ....................*.......................................‘.........
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Graduate Programs
330-1101
Human Resources ...................................................................................................... .330-1058
Lost and Found ...........................................................................................................
330-1000
President's Office ........................................................................................................
.330-1212
Registrar .............................. .....-.................................................................................. 330-1036
Residence Life (Housing)........................................................................................... .330-1109
Rochester Program...............................................................................................
507-288-2886
Student Activities ........................................................................................................
330-1111
Student Government ................................................................................................... 330-1 110
Summer Session .............................-- ..........................................................................
.330- 1046
TRIO/Student Support Services .................................................................................. 330-13 11
Weekend College .................................................................................................
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Mailing Address:
22 11 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Web Site:
www.augsburg.edu
A
Selection from over 50 majors
t Augsburg College, we believe that
the college experience should be a time of
exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is the
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Augsburg offers more than 50 major*
or you can create your own major, either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 58 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while
a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC
includes Augsburg College, the College of
St. Catherine, Hamline University,
Macalester College, and the University of
St. Thomas.
Discovering your gifts and talents
The Weekend College Program offers
18 majors.
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg Core Cumculum- designed
to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens. Through
"Search for Meaning" courses, students
explore their own unique gifts and interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a
lifetime-writing, speaking, critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a
few.
Thanks to Augsburg's prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, "Education for Service,"
and to the mission of the College:
"To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian church, by the
context of a vital metropolitan setting, and
by an intentionally diverse campus community."
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
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About Augsburg 11
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup,Jr.
became president. He worked to develop
college departments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway-Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such "college" studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg's next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg's theme
for over 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's second
president (1876-19071, required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education
for Service."
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College's mission assumed a double character-ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War 11, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modem
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a long effort
to become accredited.
The College reached accreditation in
1954, although many alumni had entered
graduate schools and teaching positions
long before that time.
A study in 1962 defined the College's
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church.
12 About Augsburg
A College in the City
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg's emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, the Christensen Center, Ice
Arena, and Murphy Place.
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg's
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a cumculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
The city-with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity-is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Dr. William \! Frame became president
in August 1997. Under his leadership, the
College has sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education,
grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning
and the practical experience to succeed in
a global, diverse world.
Augsburg also offers graduate and
undergraduate level nursing courses as
well as supporting degree courses through
its Rochester Program based in Rochester,
Minnesota.
An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great metropolitan center.
There are now almost 18,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to undergraduate liberal
arts and sciences Augsburg offers master's
degree programs in business, education,
leadership, nursing, physician assistant
studies, and social work.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg's Weekend College program
provides an educational alternative to
adults who desire college experience but
who work or have other commitments
during the week. It is a means by which
men and women may earn a baccalaureate
degree, gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change or pursue a personal interest in one or more
areas of the liberal arts.
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About Augsburg 13
Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today with approximately 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 18 majors,
Augsburg's Weekend College is the largest
program of this type among Minnesota private colleges. Faculty in Weekend College
are full-time Augsburg professors as well as
adjunct professionals. The Weekend
College student body is involved in student government, and students participate
in academic and extracurricular activities
such as the student newspaper, travel seminar, and student organizations.
A Community of Learners
Augsburg Weekend College continues
to develop to meet the needs of the adult
and nontraditional student.
The heart'of any educational institution
is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal degree
and all consider teaching to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support
and are secondary to their teaching. They
are actively involved in a dynamic faculty
development program that introduces
them to current thought in many fields,
but especially in teaching and learning
techniques and theories.
The Adult as Learner
Augsburg Weekend College is based on
the assumption that students who enroll in
the program will be mature, self-disciplined and motivated learners who seek a
combination of classroom experience and
individual study. Each course is divided
into periods of concentrated on-campus
study separated by time for independent
study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this learning format,
classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and one-half hours on either
Friday evening, Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon.
Laboratory sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week.
Weekend College students may take from
one to four courses each term. Selected
courses are also available on weekday
evenings and are open to both day and
Weekend College students. The academic
year for Weekend College is divided into
three trimesters.
Essential to the goals of Augsburg's
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of
College facilities such as Lindell Library
and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and
dramatic presentations and athletic events.
Weekend College Faculty
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
ROCHESTER PROGRAM
Augsburg has established a branch
campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Classes
in Rochester meet on an evening or weekend schedule, making them accessible to
working adults. There are three trimesters
in each academic year, following the same
schedule as the Weekend College program.
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14 About Augsburg
Several complete degree programs are
available through the Rochester campus. In
addition, students may work on a variety
of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken
in the day or Weekend College program on
the Minneapolis campus. Students who
enroll in Rochester courses are required to
have an individual e-mail address and have
access to the Internet to facilitate the use
of technology in the learning and communication process. Further information may
be obtained from the Rochester program
website at <www.augsburg.edu/rochester>
or by calling the Weekend College
Admissions Office at 612-330-1101.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 170 parks in
Minneapolis, the "City of Lakes." The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical
complexes-Fairview-University Medical
Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with
the Mississippi River and the Seven
Comers theatre district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul,
home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreation opportunities, are just
minutes west and east via Interstate 94,
which forms the southern border of the
campus. (See map in back.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Augsburg is located just blocks away from
two Hiawatha Line light rail stations.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunnevramp/skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall, Murphy Place, Lindell Library and the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Offices-The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions for the day program is located on the first floor of
Christensen Center. The Weekend College
Admissions Office, Rochester admissions,
and the Graduate Studies Admissions
Office are located at 624 21st Avenue
South.
Anderson Hall (1 993)-Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. Eighth
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies; the Center for Service,
Work, and Learning; and the Office of
Public Relations and Communication.
Christensen Center (1967)-The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore,
and offices for student government and
student publications. The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor.
East Hall-Houses the Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership (MMEP)
and the Fond du Lac Tribal College Center.
Edor Nelson Field-The athletic field,
located at 725 23rd Avenue South, is the
playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome
covers the field during the winter months,
allowing year-round use.
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Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama and Communication
(1 988)-The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the gifts of Julian and June
Foss and was built with the additional support of many alumni and friends of the
College. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the
drama and communication offices, and the
StepUP program. The Foss Center's lower
level is home to the Academic Enrichment
Office, which includes the Groves
Computer Lab, the Karen Housh Tutor
Center, and the John Evans Learning
Laboratory; and the Center for Learning
and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
program.
Ice Arena (1 974)-Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community
The JamesC. Lindell Family Library
(1 997)-This library and information
technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer
technology resources of the College. It is
located on the block of campus bordered
by 22nd and 21st Avenues, and by
Riverside Avenue and Seventh St.
The jeroy C. Carlson Alumni
Center-Named in 1991 to honor
Jeroy C. Carlson, senior development
officer and former alumni director,
upon his retirement from Augsburg.
The center, with its Office of Alumni and
Parent Relations, is located inSrmley's Point,
2200 Riverside Ave.
Melby Hall (1961)-Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center,
and general auditorium purposes. The
Ernie Anderson Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)-Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 19641, it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1964)Murphy Place is home to the three of the
four components of the Office of
International Programs- Center for
Global Education, Global Studies, and
International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color -American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and
HispanidLatino Student Services.
Music Hall (1978)-Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty
New Hall (1 999)-A three-story
apartment complex along 20th Ave.,
between 7th and 8th Sts. housing juniors
and seniors in units from efficiencies to
two-bedroom suites.
Old Main (1900)-Home for the
modem languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
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16
Science Hall (1 949)-Houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, the
finance and administration offices, and various other program offices. In 1960 the
Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof
was completed.
Smiley's Point (2000)-The Smiley's
Point building on Riverside Avenue, once a
favorite ice-cream parlor for Augsburg students, now houses the Institutional
Advancement and Community Relations
division, including the Development
offices and Alumni and Parent Relations.
Sverdrup Hall (1 955)-Named in
honor of Augsburg's fourth president, it
contains the Enrollment Center and
Academic Advising, as well as classrooms
and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1 938)-Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg's second and third
presidents, it provides space for administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)-Named in honor
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of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Umess, t h tower
provides living quarters for 324 students.
Each floor is a "floor unit," providing 36
residents, housed two to a room, with their
own lounge, study, and utility areas.
ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and achievement.
College of t h e Third Age-In 1976,
Augsburg initiated one of the first programs in the country that offers classes for
older adults, taught in their neighborhoods. Many of the instructors are retired
Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third
Age is located in Foss Center, Room 172.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial InteractionInter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600
2lst Avenue South.
Minnesota Minority Education
Partnership (M MEP)-The Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership, Inc., is a
nonprofit membership organization that
works closely with students, the communities of color, and representatives from education, business, government, and nonprofit organizations to develop programs
that help students of color succeed academically. The MMEP office is located in East
Hall.
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g
H POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic andlor
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
612-330-1023.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
ACCREDrrATlON AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools* and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
American Chemical Society
Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education
Council on Social Work Education
(B.S. and M.S.W.)
National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education
National League for Nursing
Accreditation Review Commission on
Education for the Physician Assistant
(ARC-PA)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
American Association of Higher
Education (AAHE)
Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, Minnesota Private College
Council, National Society for Experiential
ducat ion, and Campus Compact.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Services
Office. Registration is not an endorsement
of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution
can be transferred to other institutions
or that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution,
or employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, 312-263-0456;
<www.higherlearningcommission.o r p
Location-Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation-The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 16 percent represent the
Roman Catholic Church, and 18 percent
represent other denominations and religions.
Accreditation-The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Approved
by the American Chemical Society,
Council on Social Work Education,
National Association for Music Therapy,
Inc., National Association of Schools of
Music, and the National League for
Nursing.
Member-Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Office, as described
on page 17.
Enrollment (Fall 2003)-3,172
dents from 29 countries.
W
Financial Aid-Over 80 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
CI
Library--Over 180,000 items, direct
access to over 1,300,000 through CLIC,
the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
CI
School Year-Two semesters from
September to May, and two summer
school sessions. Augsburg Weekend
College-trimesters, September to June.
Augsburg Graduate Programtrimesters, September to June.
M
Majors-More than 50 majors in 35
departments and programs.
CI
Off-Campus Programs-The Office
of International Programs offers study
abroad programs throughout the
world, including Augsburg's own
Center for Global Education and
International Partners programs.
Augsburg is also a member of the
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA).
CI
Athletic Affiliation-Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division 111.
CI
Policy--Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic andlor school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
stu-
Graduates-18,000 graduates from
1870 through August 2003.
Student/Faculty Ratio-15 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 13-17.
Campus-17 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility
Accessibility-Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skywayItunneVelevatorsystem
provides access to 10 major buildings
without going outside.
Deqrees
- Granted-B.A., B.S., B.M.,
M.A., M.B.A., M.S., M.S.W.
A
ugsburg College is looking for students with intelligence
- and character. We
want people who can benefit from and
contribute to their community, the College
community, and the community at large.
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate's academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
The College selects students on individual
merit without regard to race, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual
orientation, or age.
Visit t h e Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg's admissions staff is ready
to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.--612-330-1001
or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We'll answer
your questions and arrange a tour for you
(including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the first floor of the Christensen Center.
For Weekend College admission information, call 612-330-1 101.
DAY PROGRAM FRESHMEN
Application for AdmissionApplicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refundable $25 application fee. Students may
apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/day>.
Transcripts-An official transcript
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student
has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institution should also be
sent. General Education Development
(G.E.D.) scores may be presented instead
of the high school transcript.
Test ScoresFreshman applicants are
required to submit results from the college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred; results
from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient.
Recommendations-Two letters of
academic recommendation are required.
References may use the Augsburg recommendation form in lieu of writing a letter.
If the applicant has been out of school for
several years, the form or letter may be
completed by a supervisor, employer, or
other person for whom the applicant
works.
Additional Information-If
there
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant's previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor.
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On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may defer a decision on a candidate's admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester's
coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision-Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. The first offers of admission
are made on November 1. After that, students are notified of the admissions decision usually within three weeks after the
application file is complete and has been
evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of AdmissionAccepted students who are applying for
financial aid are asked to make a $loo*
enrollment deposit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions within 30 days of
their financial aid notification. Extensions
may be requested in writing to the director
of financial aid.
Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a
$100" enrollment deposit to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Those students
who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 housing deposit along
with the housing contract to the Residence
Life Office.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants
and arrange a personal interview with the
director of undergraduate admissions.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 non-refundable application fee to the
Augsburg Weekend College Admissions
Office. Students may apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/apply/weekendz.
Transcripts-Official transcripts from
all previous postsecondary institutions
should be sent directly to the Augsburg
Weekend College Office. Applicants with
less than one year of previous transferable
college work should also have their official
high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test
certificate may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Additional Information-If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant's previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate's admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
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Notification of Admissions Decision
-Augsburg College uses a "rolling"
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
W TRANSFER STUDENTS
Augsburg College welcomes students
who wish to transfer from other colleges or
universities. College credit is granted for
liberal arts courses completed at regionally
accredited institutions with a grade of
2.O/C or better. Augsburg does not grant
credit for developmental courses, technical
courses, or courses with grades below
Z.O/C. The College reserves the right to
require that certain courses be taken at
Augsburg.
Augsburg operates on a course credit
system rather than semester or quarter
hours. Augsburg course credits are equivalent to four semester hours or six quarter
hours. Transfer credits from semester or
quarter hour institutions are converted to
Augsburg credits by dividing by four or
six, respectively.
Augsburg College limits transfer credits
from two-year colleges. Students may
transfer a maximum of 64 semester credits
(96 quarter credits) from two-year colleges.
Once a student reaches these credit limits,
no additional credits will transfer from
two-year institutions toward the 32
Augsburg credits required for a baccalaureate degree. Courses taken beyond the credit limit can, however, be used to meet liberal arts and major requirements. Augsburg
students should consult with their faculty
adviser and the Office of the Registrar
before taking courses at other institutions.
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in
previous college work is recommended for
admission to the College.
The evaluation of transfer credits is
completed by the Office of the Registrar
and is based on a student's official transcripts. The registrar's office evaluates
coursework for credit and for applicability
toward Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements. Academic departments are
responsible for evaluating the applicability
of coursework toward a student's major or
minor. The major or minor department
may require certain courses or a minimum
number of courses be taken at Augsburg.
Students transferring from the
Minnesota State College and University
System who have completed the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, have earned the
Associate of Arts degree from MNSCU, and
have a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA
or higher will be given transfer status as
outlined below.
The following applies only to the
MNSCU A.A. graduate:
1. Admission will be with junior standing following the Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum. A maximum of 16 Augsburg
equivalent credits (64 semester credits or
96 quarter credits from a community college) will be accepted. No additional credits may be transferred from a community
college.
2. All Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements will be waived except:
REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation Course
Senior Keystone Course
One Augsburg Experience
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Modem Language requirement (0-2
courses, depending on initial assessment)
One college algebra course ( W T
105) or Math Placement Group 3
One course that meets the
Quantitative Reasoning Graduation
Skill requirement
One course in the major that meets a
Writing Graduation Skill requirement
HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness or
one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment).
This requirement is waived for students who have transferred two
equivalent courses
3. Courses with D grades will not be
accepted as prerequisites or for application
to majors. Some Augsburg majors require
additional prerequisite coursework beyond
the A.A. degree. Students are advised to
consult major departments for major
requirements upon transfer.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions and consult the
departmental section of this catalog.
Note: No student who falls below the
standards for automatic admission to the
College will be considered for admission
by the Admissions Committee after August
15 for entry in fall semester or December
15 for entry in spring semester.
FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more without requesting a leave of
absence and who wish to return must
apply for re-admission through the registrar's office. Students who have attended
other institution(s) during their absence
from Augsburg must have an official tran-
script sent from each institution to the
Office of the Registrar. Returning students
do not pay the application fee.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DECREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a.petition to the registrar's office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who have graduated from
Augsburg who are returning to complete a
second major will not be awarded a second
degree unless it is a different degree from
the first awarded. Minors are not noted on
the transcript if they are completed after a
baccalaureate degree has been awarded.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DECREE)
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Depending on the student's previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students are a vital part of
the Augsburg community. (See
International Student Advising on page
49.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and financial requirements. All applicants
must provide proof of financial solvency
Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, Dec. 1 for spring.
For more information, call
612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678
(toll free); e-mail
<admissions@augsburg.edu>;or write to:
International Student Admissions
Augsburg College
22 11 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
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indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in giftsfrom alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................$
Full-time students-see
page 84.
DAY PROGRAM TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment)
............$20,260
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2004. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees, and admission to most
College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two
equal installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 2,460
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester andlor an
Interim only. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are charged the audit rate for
that course.
audit policy on
Room Rent
(on average, includes basic
services) ..................................$ 3,100
(Detailed room rates and housing options
are available through the Office of
Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week)
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2004-05 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
763
..................$
2,980
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week)
..................4
2,900
....................$
2,650
Student Activity Fee ................S
180
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only) ..................$
18
Information Technology Fee ..$
300
Flex 5 point plan
OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
$ 90
students) .................................
Late Registration .............................. $ 50
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Lifetime Sport
(part-time students) ................... $ 180
Extended Payment Plan Fee ............$ 50
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Overload Fee
(per course credit over 4.5,
Day and WEC/Rochester/United
combined) ..................................$2,460
Private Music Lessons, per semester
(14 lessons-.0 cr. or .25 cr.) ......$350
(14 lessons-.5 cr.) ......................$700
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ..................$100
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) .................$150
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$350
Zero-credt seminar (part-time
students) .......................................$763
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or
special students) ....................... .$ 25
Locker Rental ....................................$ 50
Student Parking Lot Permit
-car ........................................... $ 200
-motorcycle .............................. $ 100
Transcript Fee
Regular service ........................... .$
5
Next day .....................................$
8
On demand ................................. $ 15
Special Examinations,
Cap Q Gown Costs
(Schedule onfile in registrar's office)
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to average
.OO per course.
H DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable)
....................$
100
Required of all new students after
lcceptance. The enrollment deposit is credted to the students' account only upon
yaduation or withdrawal. Any net credit
lalance (after all charges and/or fines) will
]e refunded upon request of the student.
For more information, contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit ......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages andlor fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the
housing contract. The resident will be
responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) ......................... $ 25
Tuition (per course) .........................$1,525
Tuition (per summer course 2004) ..$1,400
Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$11.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 763
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ......................... ..$ 180
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning ..................$ 150
Nursing Clinical Fee ........................$ 250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150
Late Registration Fee ........................$ 50
Transcript Fee
Regular service ............................$
5
8
Next day ......................................$
On demand ..........................,......$ 15
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Zero-credit seminar .......................... .$ 763
Extended Payment Plan Fee .............$ 50
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PAY MENTS-DAY
PROGRAM
Semester Fees-Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment Center is sent to the student.
Payment Options-Day Program(1) Semester payments, due August 15 and
December 15 as billed; (2) Extended
Payment Plan-an extended payment plan
is available each semester. Details are
included with the bill for each term.
PAYMENTS-WEEKEND
COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options-(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Extended
Payment Plan-an extended payment plan
is available each semester. Details are
included with the bill for each term. (3)
Employer Reimbursement: students whose
employers reimburse them for all or part of
their tuition and fees may pay a $100
deposit per course credit at the start of the
term. The balance, which is subject to
finance charges until paid, is due 60 days
after the last day of the term. Students on
this plan must file an employer reimbursement application form each academic year.
The student is responsible for payment of
the balance should the employer not reimburse for any reason. If the employer offers
partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed
portion of tuition and fees must be paid in
full at the start of the term.
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A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of .67 percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is
paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an
approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan
including the National Defense and
National Direct Student Loans and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid
may be adjusted for those students who
withdraw from the College or drop
course(s1
. . and receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Withdrawal
from College form available in the
E m o h e n t Center. It must be filled out
completely, signed and turned in to the
Enrollment Center. Students who properly
withdraw or change to part-time, who are
dismissed, or who are released from a housing contract will have their accounts adjusted for tuition andlor room (except for the
minimum deduction of $100 to cover
administrative costs) in accordance with the
terms of their housing conmact and/or the
appropriate tuition refund schedule.
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Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center in
order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the
drop/add form are responsible for all
charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student's last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based
on the date that the drop/add form is
processed.
Augsburg College Day Program
Refund Policy: Applies to day program students who withdraw from all courses in a
term and are not receiving Federal Title IV
financial aid (Federal Title IV financial aid
includes the Pell Grant, SEO Grant,
Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, and PLUS
Loan). This policy also applies to all students who drop courses during a term.
Refwut
Amount
ReJund
Period
100%
Through the first 10 days of
classes (less $100 administrative
fee)
90%
From the 1l t h day through the
15th day of classes
80%
From the 16th day through the
20th day of classes
70%
From the 21st day through the
25th day of classes
60%
From the 26th day through the
30th day of classes
50%
From the 31st day of classes
through the midpoint of the
term.
Augsburg Weekend College Program
tefund Policy: This policy applies to new
ind returning Weekend College students
who drop a portion of their scheduled
:ourse load. It also applies to students who
:ompletely withdraw from college and do
lot receive financial aid.
Refund
Amount
100%
Refund
Period
Through the Friday following
the first class weekend (less a
$100 administrative fee if withdrawing from the current term
entirely)
80% Through the Friday following the
second scheduled class meeting
60% Through the Friday following the
third scheduled class meeting
40% Through the Friday following the
fourth scheduled class meeting.
No refund after the fourth scheduled
class meeting.
The refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all
adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits,
etc. will be made before eligibility for a
cash refund of any resulting credit balance
is determined. Please allow two weeks for
a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full
tuition charged, not a percentage of any
deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits
made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
Rochester Program and United Hospital
Program Refund Policy: See the published
refund schedule for your program.
Federal Return of Funds Policy: This
policy applies to students who have completed at least one full term, withdraw
from all courses for the current term, and
receive federal Title IV financial assistance
(including Pell Grant, SEO Grant, Perkins
Loan, Stafford Loan, Parent PLUS Loan).
The Return of Funds Policy is based on a
percentage derived from the number of
days attended divided by the number of
days in the term.
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Information
The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Financial Petition Committee.
Petition forms are available in the
Enrollment Center.
attendance. Proof can include, but is not
limited to, statements from each instructor
that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance for the term at
another college or university If approved,
grades of W will be recorded and charges
for the term dropped. The administrative
cancellation fee is $300.
MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include
the normal percentage plus one-half of the
percentage adjustment, upon submission of
documentation from the attending doctor
stating the inability or inadvisability of
continued enrollment. Requests for medical refunds should be made through the
Financial Petition Committee.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the enfire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Enrollment
Center.
A student who registers, does not
attend any classes, and does not withdraw
may petition to withdraw retroactively. The
student must petition within six months of
the end of term and provide proof of non-
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and meeting the academic progress standards outlined in the
brochure "Academic Progress Standards for
Financial Aid." This brochure is available
from the Enrollment Center and is distributed to students on an annual basis.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center,
will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2003-2004 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
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The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Augsburg
Financial Aid Application help determine
the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into
account such family financial factors as
current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational
expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1.Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web
at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>.Students and their
parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a
PIN can be found at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
Be sure to include the Augsburg College
code, 002334, on your application. Submit
your application to the processing agency
after Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by
April 15 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the current year
Verification Worksheet, available at
cwww.augsburg.edu/enroll>,and submit it
to the Enrollment Center.
4. Submit copies of federal tax forms
For the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2003
to be considered for financial aid for 20042005). Tax forms are required for the stulent and parents of dependent students, or
spouse of student if filing separately.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid package
will be sent to the student. This package
includes:
Letter detailing the financial aid
award
Information regarding financial aid
programs and requirements for continued eligibility
SubsidizedIUnsubsidizedFederal
Stafford loan application
Students complete and return one copy
of their award letter to the Enrollment
Center. In addition, the student must complete and return the Stafford Loan application to receive Stafford Loan funds.
Applications for the SELF Loan and the
Parent PLUS Loan are sent upon request.
H KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships
and grants that might be available in their
own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans' Children, and other sources.
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Academic Excellence Scholarships
President's Scholarship-President's
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must have a 3.7 or
higher GPA and a 27 or greater ACT composite (or a combined SAT score of 1210 or
greater). Separate applications are required.
The application deadline is February 1.
Phi Theta Kappa S c h o l a r s h i p
These scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.5 GPA. Call
Undergraduate Admissions for info., 612330-1001.
Achievement Scholarships
Regents' S c h o l a r s h i p T h e Regents'
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new freshmen of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before
May 1 for fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Selection is based on high school GPA and
national test scores.
Transfer Regents' S c h o l a r s h i p
Transfer Regents' Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.0 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1 for fall or
Dec. 1 for spring.
Augsburg Legacy Award-These
scholarships provide tuition benefits to
full-time day students working toward
their first bachelor's degree who are children, grandchildren, or spouses of
Augsburg graduates; siblings of current
Augsburg students; children or spouses of
current ELCA pastors. Deadline: May 1 for
fall or Dec. 1 for spring.
Science ScholarshikThese scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen
who are in the top 30 percent of their
high school class or ACTISAT test score,
majoring in chemistry or physics at
Augsburg. Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1.
Augsburg AmeriCorps
Scholarship-These scholarships are
awarded to qualified AmeriCorps members
who are currently serving or have served
for at least one year. Must be certified as
eligible by the director of the AmeriCorps
site, be accepted for admission, be a fulltime day student, and complete the financial aid application. Application deadline is
May 1.
Minority Encouragement Program
Scholarship-The Minority
Encouragement Program Scholarship recognizes freshmen who have graduated
from a St. Paul public high school in good
standing and who participated in their
school's Minority Encouragement Program.
MEP students are assured of receiving a
minimum award of $5,000 per year upon
admission to Augsburg College.
Application deadline is May 1.
Leadership, Service, and
Performance Scholarships
Ethnic Leadership ScholarshipsEthnic Leadership Scholarships recognize
incoming freshmen and transfer students
with demonstrated scholarship and a
record of, andlor potential for, leadership.
Eligible students must be full time in the
day program and have the recommendation of the appropriate Augsburg Ethnic
Student Services program director and
another individual knowledgeable about
the student's extracurricular activities. The
application deadline is May 1. For more
information and an application, contact:
American Indian Student Services,
612-330-1144
Hispanic-Latino Student Services,
612-330-1309
Pan-Afrikan Student Center, 612-3301022
Pan-Asian Student Services, 612-3301530
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Performing Arts S c h o l a r s h i v
Awarded to selected incoming students
who demonstrate active participation in
the performing arts. Separate application
and audition are required. The deadline is
February 1.
Minnesota State Scholarship a n d
Grant-Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Consult the Enrollment
Center for accepted enrollment patterns.
Lutheran Congregational
Scholarship Program
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant-Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
PRIME Scholarships (Paired
Resources in Ministry a n d Education)
-Augsburg College will match congregational grants or scholarships up to a maximum of $750 ($1,500 total award) per student per year. Deadline for application is
February 1.
CALL Scholarships (Congregations
and Augsburg support Lutheran
Leaders) -Augsburg College CALL
Scholarships recognize incoming students
of high academic achievement with a
demonstrated record of leadership within
their Lutheran congregations. Augsburg
will provide a double match of congregational grants or scholarships up to $750
($2,250 maximum award) for students
who meet the leadership criteria as specified on the application. The awards are
renewable, depending on the class level at
entry point (i.e., a new entering junior will
have two years of eligibility). Final selection of CALL Scholarship recipients is
made by the College. Deadline for application is February 1.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant-These
awards are based on financial eligibility
academic record, and participation in
extracurricular activities in school,
community, and church.
Federal Pell Grant-Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines maximum grant for
2003-04 is $4,050.
Bureau of Indian AffairsITribal and
State Indian ScholarshipBureau of
Indian Affairflribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairnribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program or to your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
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Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan-A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility. No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal
(at the minimum of $40 a month) begin
nine months after you leave school.
Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation
clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000
($40,000 including graduate school).
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to
accrue and be capitalized (added to the
balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan is variable and changes
annually on July 1. Interest is capped at
8.25%.
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
1994:
Freshmen: $6,625 annually (Combined
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
Sophomores: $7,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Juniorsfieniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Nursing Student Loan-A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Federal Perkins Student Loan program,
but restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)-PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of check disbursement at a
variable interest rate not to exceed 9 percent and a minimum payment of $50 per
month. Application forms are available at
Augsburg College Enrollment Center or
the lending institution.
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Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties
assigned. Part-time work provided by the
College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A
maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program-Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty, staff, and
friends, offers more than 400 sponsored
scholarships.
All returning eligible students are considered. Selection is based on academic
achievement, financial need, and selection
criteria established by the donor. A list of
scholarships follows.
*Indicates endowed scholarships
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Linda Schrempp Alberg Memorial
Scholarship*
American Express Company
Henry and Leona Antholz Scholarship*
Class of 1931 Scholarship*
Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial
Scholarship* ,
Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson
Memorial Scholarship*
Elias B. Eliason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship*
M. J. Estrem Scholarship*
Reuben I. and Marion Hovland
Scholarship*
Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson,
and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship*
Kopp Investment Advisors Presidential
Scholarship
Emma Johnston Mathwig Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships*
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Liberal Arts Scholarships
Minnesota Scholars Fund Scholarship
Clifford and Martha Nylander Scholarship*
Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship*
Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson
Scholarship
Casey Albert T. O'Neil Foundation
Scholarship
John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund*
Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship*
Rahr Foundation Scholarship
Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship*
Senior Challenge Endowment Fund*
Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship*
St. Luke's Lutheran Church Centennial
Scholarship*
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship*
Robert W. Warzyniak Memorial
Scholarship*
Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment
Fund*
Xcel Energy Scholarship
Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship*
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SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship
Charles and Kate Anderson Endowment
Fund*
Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial
Scholarship*
Dain Rauscher Scholarship*
David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship*
The Grace Scholarship*
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. John Hjelmeland Endowed
Scholarship Fund*
Hoversten Peace Scholarship*
ING Foundation Scholarship
Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial
Scholarship*
Mary E. Larsen International Studies
Scholarship*
Floyd Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship*
Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior
College Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Opportunity
Scholarship
Minnesota Mutual Foundation Scholarship
Minnesota Power Company Scholarship
Karen Neitge Scholarship*
Marilyn and John Paul Nilsen Scholarship*
Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial
Scholarship*
Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship*
Timothy 0 . Olson Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. John and Ingeborg Peterson Memorial
Scholarship*
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
Scholarship
Clayton and Ruth Roen Memorial
Scholarship*
Loren Manuel Schottenstein Memorial
Scholarship
John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship*
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship*
Wells Fargo Scholarship
CAMPUS MINISTRY/CHRISTIAN
SERVICE
John Andrew Adam Memorial
Scholarship*
C. A. L. and Esther J. E. Anderson
Scholarship*
Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity
Scholarship*
Kyle A. and Sandra L. Anderson
Scholarship
Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson
Scholarship*
Corinne and Herbert Chilstrom
Scholarship*
Laura Ann Erickson Memorial
Scholarship*
Pastor Bob Evans Scholarship*
Dave Hagert Memorial Scholarship*
Helen (Mohn) Henderson Memorial
Scholarship*
Lee Family Scholarship*
Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes)
Monson Scholarship*
Pastor Carl 0 . and Edith W. Nelson
Memorial Scholarship*
Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship*
Russell and Helen Quanbeck Scholarship*
Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship*
Russel and Virginia Smith Scholarship*
Roy C. and Jeanette Tollefson Scholarship
MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATlONAL
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian Scholarship*
Kent Anderson American Indian
Scholarship*
Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian
Scholarship*
Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial
Scholarship*
Cargill Foundation American Indian
Scholarship
General Mills Foundation Scholarship
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Grand Metropolitan American Indian
Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan Food Sector
Foundation Scholarship*
Hearst American Indian Scholarship*
Honeywell Corporation Scholarship
Grace Anne Johnson Memorial
Scholarship*
KerridgdMueller American Indian
Scholarship
James M. Kingsley American Indian
Scholarship*
Little Six, Inc. Scholarship*
McKnight Foundation Scholarship*
Medtronic Foundation Scholarship
Marilyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship*
Prairie Island Indian Community
Scholarships*
Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota
Community Scholarship*
Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial
Scholarship*
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Scholarship
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Teaching
Assistants Scholarship
James R. Thorpe Foundation Scholarship
Trinity Lutheran Congregation 125th
Anniversary Scholarship*
UPS Foundation Scholarship
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Scholarship
West Group Scholarship
Westwood Lutheran Church Second Mile
Mission Scholarship*
Women of the ELCA Native Women's
Achievement Award*
PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Margaret E. Andrews Public Service
Scholarship Fund
Class of 1998 Scholarship*
Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes
Scholarship*
Person Public Service Scholarship Fund
Adeline Marie (Rasmussen) Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Marina Christensen Justice Memorial
Fund*
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Art
Lucy Bodnarczuk Memorial Scholarship
Norman D. Holen Art Scholarship
August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship*
Queen Sonja Art Scholarship
Biology
Biology Scholarships
Eleanor Christensen Edwards Scholarship*
Dr. Paul R. and Maxine Fridlund Biology
Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Biology Scholarship*
Business Administration/Accounting/
Economics
Marianne Anderson Entrepreneurial
Scholarship*
Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship
Fund*
Cargill Foundation Scholarship
Malcom and Maybelle Estrem
Scholarship*
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Scholarship
Forss-Herr Scholarship*
Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship*
Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship*
Clifford A. Peterson Scholarship*
David L. Shaver Memorial Scholarship*
Clair E. and Gladys I. Strommen
Scholarship*
Leland and Louise Sundet Scholarship*
Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship*
Chemistry
Courtland Agre Memorial Scholarship*
Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni
Scholarship*
Department of Chemistry Scholarships
Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship*
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Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Chemistry Scholarship*
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Chemistry Scholarship
Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry
Scholarships*
Education
James and Shelby Andress Education
Scholarship*
Dr. Einar 0 . Johnson Scholarship*
S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship*
Elva B. Love11 Life Scholarship*
David Mathre Scholarship*
Debra Boss Montgomery Memorial
Scholarship*
Barbara Tjomhom and Richard K. Nelson
Scholarship*
John L. and Joan H. Ohlin Memorial
Scholarship*
Pederson Samuelson Scholarship*
English
Dagny Christensen Memorial Scholarship*
Murphy Square Literary Award*
Anne Pederson English Scholarship*
Prof. P A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship*
Health and Physical Education
Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson
Scholarship*
Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship*
Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship*
Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship
Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship*
Roy and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Hoyt Messerer Athletic Scholarship*
Robert D. and Carolyn W. Odegard
Scholarship*
James P Pederson Memorial Scholarship*
Stan Person Memorial Scholarship*
History
Rev. and Mrs. 0 . J. Haukeness History
Award
H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship*
John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship*
Dr. Bemhardt J. Kleven Scholarship*
Theodore and Lucille Nydahl History
Scholarship*
Mathematics
Floyd \! and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Beverly Durkee Mathematics Scholarship*
Mathematics Scholarship
Robert Wick Scholarship*
Metro-Urban Studies
Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in
Urban Affairs*
Modern Languages
Emil M. Fossan Modem Language
Scholarship*
Mary E. (Mimi) Johnson Scholarship*
Mimi Baez Kingsley Modem Language
Scholarship*
Theodore and Virginia Menzel
Scholarship*
Music
Albert and Solveig Birkland Scholarship
Centennial Singers Scholarship*
Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial
Scholarship
Sam Coltvet Memorial Choral Music
Scholarship*
Leonard and Anabelle Dahlberg
Scholarship
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music
Scholarship*
Marjorie and James R. Gronseth, Jr.
Memorial Music Scholarship*
Mabeth Saure Gyllstrom Scholarship*
Beth Halverson Violin Scholarship*
Kay Halverson Scholarship*
Lynn Halverson Cello Scholarship*
Carol Halverson Heam Violin Scholarship*
Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship*
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0 . I. Hertsgaard Scholarship*
Orville and Gertrude Hognander
Scholarship
Robert Karlen Scholarship
Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial
Choral Scholarship*
Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship*
Professor Roberta Stewart Kagin
Scholarship*
Ruth Krohn Kislingbury Choral Music
Scholarship*
Susan and Dean Kopperud Scholarship for
Excellence in Music*
Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship*
Nicholas Lenz Memorial Scholarship*
Kenneth 0 . ~ o w e r - ~ d r d Male
k a ~ Chorus
Music Scholarship*
Susan Halverson Mahler Viola
Scholarship*
Arthur Carl Mammen Music Scholarship*
Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship*
Music Education Scholarship
Grace Carlsen Nelson Scholarship*
Edwin W and Edith B. Norberg
Scholarship*
St. John's Lutheran Church-John Nonis
Scholarship*
Lois Oberhamer Nye Memorial
Scholarship*
Henry P Opseth Music Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Music)
Rev. Mark Ronning Memorial Instrumental
Music Scholarship*
Sampson Music Scholarship*
Leland B. Sateren Choral Music
Scholarship*
Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship*
Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship*
String Scholarships
John and Vera Thut Scholarship*
Nordic Area Studies
Thomas D. and Gretchen S. Bell
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Olaf Gaastjon Memorial Scholarship*
Walter G. and Ruth I. Johnson
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarship*
Nursing
Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association
Scholarship*
Linnea A. Danielson Scholarship*
Fairview Nursing Alumnae Association
Scholarship*
Philosophy
Kenneth C. Bailey Philosophy Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth C. and Mrs. Dorothy A. Bailey
Scholarship*
Physician Assistant
Alne Swensen Scholarship*
Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Berth E. Hagen
Memorial Scholarship*
Physics
Floyd V and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship*
Alfred A. Iversen Scholarship
NASA Space Grant Scholarship
Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholarship*
Political Science
Martin and Sylvia Sabo Scholarship*
Myles Stenshoel Scholarship*
Psychology
Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship*
Rev. and Mrs. George Pauluk Scholarship
Religion Scholarships
Augsburg College Associates Scholarship*
Norman and Louise Bockbrader
Scholarship*
Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship*
Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance
Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest S. Egertson Family Scholarship*
Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Scholarship*
Luthard 0 . Gjerde Scholarship*
Financial Information
Rev. Dr. Harald D. and Jonette T. Grindal
Scholarship*
Elias F! Harbo Memorial Scholarship*
Arnold and Neola Hardel Memorial
Scholarship*
Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship*
Pastor George J. Kundson Memorial
Scholarship*
Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial
Scholarship*
Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship*
Onesimus Scholarship*
Johan H. 0 . Rodvik Memorial Scholarship*
Ronholm Scholarship*
Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren
Scholarship*
Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack
Scholarship*
Moms G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes
Missionary Scholarship Fund*
Johan L. Weltzin Memorial Scholarship*
Social Work
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship*
Blanca-Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship*
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship*
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for
Minority Social Work Students*
Bodo F: Suemnig Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship*
Sociology
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize*
Speech/Communication/ Theatre Arts
Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama)
Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre
ArtsReligion Scholarship*
E
xperiences in the classroom are an
important part of college life, but learning
and develo~ment"'0 occur in formal and
informal activities of the Colleg'e and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staffhave
officesin the F ~~ ~~ b
~~ ~, i Center
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for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
Augsburg College created a program
entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the
generous support of the Lilly Endowment.
in Spring 2002, the Exploring
Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and
work. The program assists students in this
journey by intentionally introducing vocational themes into the curriculum, co-curricular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the
College. Exploring Our Gifts also provides
resources to encourage students to explore
Christian ministry Contact the director of
Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program.
Through Student Government, students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student
Government also sponsors and directs student organizations, protects student rights,
and provides the means for discussions
and action on all issues pertaining to student life at Augsburg.
Student Government is organized into
several committees. Elections are held in
the spring for the next year. Freshmen
elect their representatives in the fall of
their first year. Many kinds of involvement
are possible-program planning, writing,
editing, or service opportunities. If you
want to get involved, contact the president
or vice president of the student body in
their offices in the lower level of the
Christensen Center.
The Student Activities Program creates
opportunities for students to enhance their
leadership skills through active involvement in developing events, activities, and
organizations that serve the student community. Hundreds of major programming
efforts and targeted activities for specific
student interests are generated through
these efforts and make Augsburg a dynamic and enjoyable interactive environment.
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These
activities include dances, films, theme
events, speakers, and visiting personalities
in various fields.
The Christensen Center is the focus of
leisure-time activity on campus. Cooper's
Attic (student lounge) is a popular hangout located in the lower level. Many of the
clubs that unite classroom and non-classroom related interests meet here. Student
offices in this area include the College
newspaper, the Echo; the yearbook, The
Augsburgian; Student Government; the
community senrice organization, the LINK;
and the Augsburg Student Activities
Council (ASAC).
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FINE ARTS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division 111. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
swimming, track and field, and golf.
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
and ice arena.
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
At Augsburg, sports are for all students
as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Center on page 49.)
Augsburg's mission focuses on student
learning in the broadest sense. As an indication of the emphasis placed on student
learning, the student and academic affairs
offices work to bring together the student
learning found in the classroom with the
activities of experiential education and
work, residence life, and the learning
resources of the library and information
technology. The following sections elaborate on facets of student life. The formal
academic programs and requirements are
described on page 56.
ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER
The Academic Skills Center, located in
Room 18 of Foss Center, is designed to
offer students study-skills assistance so
that they may achieve academic success.
The center assists students in improving
their skills in such areas as time management, notetaking, textbook reading and
comprehension, test-taking, and concentration and memory improvement. Diagnostic
testing is also available to assess skills in
reading, vocabulary, spelling, study strategies, and learning styles. The staff will
assist students in developing effective and
efficient study skills.
The Karen M. Housh Tutor Center,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, arranges
for students to meet with tutors for con-
tent tutoring in most freshman- and
sophomore-level courses. The center also
notifies students of tutoring labs available
and coordinates supplementary instruction
sessions, in which tutors attend the classes
and lead discussions after class on major
concepts of the course.
The John Evans Learning Laboratory,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, offers
students the opportunity to improve skills
in reading, writing, and mathematics
through the use of computer software.
Tutors are available to demonstrate the
uses of the software, and students are able
to monitor their progress.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES
Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS)-The Center
for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic support for students with documented cognitive, psychological, and neurological disabilities.
CLASS has been recognized as a leader in
its field, helping these students gain full
access to the college cuniculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg's commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education
to students with diverse backgrounds,
preparations, and experiences.
Students who qualify for assistance
from CLASS work directly with one of our
disability specialists to develop an appropriate educational plan. These plans may
include:
Accommodations for testing and
classroom (e.g., extended time, notetaking)
Referrals to other campus resources
(e.g., tutoring, general technology
assistance, academic advising, counseling, financial aid)
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Use of assistive technology through
the Groves Computer Laboratory
Individual meetings (weekly or occasional) with a specialist for assistance
with academic, organizational, and
time management skills
CLASS specialists may also consult
with instructors, academic advisers, and
other members of the college faculty, staff,
or administration to ensure that students
have every opportunity for success. Taking
advantage of those opportunities, however,
remains the student's responsibility.
These services are available to any
Augsburg student who establishes eligibility by submitting appropriate documentation to the CLASS office. A copy of the
Guidelines for Documentation of a
Disability can be obtained by contacting
the CLASS Office. CLASS also provides
informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are meant only to
help students determine whether they
should seek a thorough evaluation by a
qualified professional.
These services are made possible in part
through endowment support provided by
the Gage Learning Disabilities Program
Endowment and the Groves Foundation.
Access Center-The Access Center
provides support and specialized services
to students with documented physical disabilities. The goal of the Access Center is
to assist students in reaching their individual potential, to promote their independence, and to ensure their access to the
educational experience at Augsburg
College. Areas of assistance include but are
not limited to:
*Individual meetings with the physical
disabilities specialist on a regularly scheduled basis
-Assistance with organization and time
management issues
-Academic advising and registration
-Housing assistance
-Advocacy with faculty and staff
-Assistance with community support
services and other non-academic issues
The Access Center also provides academic accommodations for students. These
include providing note takers, taped texts,
typing of papers, sign language interpreters, and adaptive physical education
courses. Adaptive technologies available
through the center include Braille translating software, a Braille printer, CCTY TTY,
Jaws, and speech recognition software.
Through a system of skyways and tunnels, the majority of the Augsburg campus
is accessible to those with mobility impairments ensuring access regardless of the
weather. There are a variety of modified
and fully .accessible rooms available in the
residence halls.
TRIO PROGRAM
TRIO programs are federal grant programs funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, which seek to help students
overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. TRIO
programs are designed to help students
prepare for college, adjust to college life,
and attain good academic standing. They
also help students improve their likelihood
of transfer and graduation from a four-year
degree program in addition to preparation
for graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support ServicesStudent Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO
program designed to help students persist
in college and graduate in a timely manner.
The program serves students who are lowincome, first-generation college students
(neither parent has a four-year degree) and
students with disabilities to develop the
skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and earn a baccalaureate
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degree. Participants in TRIOISSS must also
be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or
refugees, must demonstrate academic need
for program services, and be committed to
succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIOIStudent Support
Services serves 120 students from the point
of admission through graduation, including transfer students, Day program and
Weekend College Students. TRIOISSS typically admits 25 new students to the program each year.
Major components of the Augsburg
College TRIO/SSS program include:
*Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment
strategies and self-advocacy skill-building
*Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major
and career decision-making, and extended
four-year planning
*Financial aid counseling and education
*Academic progress monitoring, weekly
progress meetings for students on academic probation
*Academic success workshops, group
academic skill development
*Student leadership development and
opportunities for conference travel
*Social and cultural activities and student-led events
*Summer Bridge program including
free summer-term college coursework,
academic seminars, adjustment-to-college
workshops, and advising for a small group
of incoming first-year students
*Need-based scholarships for first- and
second-year students actively participating
in TRIOISSS
*Program-sponsored tutoring, academic
learning communities and supplemental
instruction in select academic subjects
Students may apply for TRIOISSS any-
time after admission to Augsburg College,
however preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information, an application, or to make an appointment with a
TRIOISSS Advisor, please contact TRIOISSS
program staff at 612-330-1311.
STEPUP PROGRAM
The StepUP Program is an Augsburg
College program for men and women in
recovery from addiction to alcohol and
other drugs who are pursuing their college
education. The StepUP Program concurrently supports Augsburg students in their
academic studies and their recovery.
The StepUP Program offers separate
chemical-free housing accommodations,
advocacy with faculty and staff, weekly
individual support meetings with the director or assistant director, referrals to campus
services, and extracurricular team building
and community activities.
Requirements for admittance into the
StepUP Program include an agreement to
live in StepUP housing, a minimum of six
months continuous sobriety, and a commitment to a 12-step abstinence-based
recovery program.
StepUP promotes the vision of belonging and being at peace with oneself, while
respecting the hard work of personal
growth. We encourage students to create
friendships and form bonds, some of
which will carry throughout a lifetime.
StepUP celebrates recovery in community as a normal part of personal growth.
Students are challenged to take responsibility for themselves and their decisions while
maintaining a healthy respect for the disease of chemical dependency. StepUP students join together for mutual support and
to help one another access additional
opportunities outside of StepUF!
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HISPANICILATINO STUDENT
SERVICES
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT
SERVICES
The American Indian Student Services
Program was established in 1978 to recruit
and retain Indian students. Its mission is to
provide a cultural context for American
Indian students that encourages and promotes personal and academic growth and
teaches students to successfully navigate
Augsburg's policies, procedures and expectations. The program
Assists with application process
Helps students secure financial aid
Nurtures students' identification as an
American Indian
Provides opportunities for students to
leam about their heritage
Provides opportunities for the campus community to leam about American
Indian culture
Provides academic advising and
assists in the development of individual
education plans
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership: MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, intended to increase the number of
American Indian teachers in these districts.
Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature
in 1990, this project is designed as a special grant and loan forgiveness
program. Students who are awarded
state teaching licensure may then apply
for loan forgiveness. For each year the student teaches, one fifth of the loan will be
forgiven.
The Hispanic/Latino Student Senices
Program offers students individualized
attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy.
Students find assistance in admissions
and financial aid procedures, scholarships,
orientation and registration, academic
planning, career counseling, housing,
internships and employment, and placement referrals.
The program advises the Latino
Student Association and supports academic, social, and cultural events, as well as
other activities that improve the academic
and personal development of Hispanid
Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
PAN-ASIAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Asian Student Services
Program was created in 1992 to recruit and
retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities where
Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
procedures, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development,
academic and non-academic pursuits, and
employment and placement referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student
Association is affiliated with the program.
The association organizes various activities
during the academic year to increase the
network of friendship and support for
Asians, other students at Augsburg, and
the surrounding community.
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PAN-AFRIKAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces
its roots to an event held in 1968 called
"One Day in May" when Augsburg hosted
a series of interactive programs with the
community. As a result, Black Student
Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the
years, into the PAC.
PAC serves the Augsburg College community by providing culturally conscious
personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and transitional support for students
of Afrikan descent. This service enhances
the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of Pan-Afrikan students and enables their
learning experience to be interactive. PAC
brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming
and advises the Pan-Afrikan Student
Union.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to enable students of Afrikan
descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the
Augsburg community. PASU sponsors a
variety of social and cultural activities. The
offices of PAC and PASU are located in
Murphy Place 208 and 209.
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Counseling
Counseling provides a supportive environment where students have many opportunities to gain self-awareness through personal exploration with the assistance of
licensed psychologists. Services include
individual counseling, group counseling,
psychological testing, assessment and referral, workshops, and consultation and outreach.
Students may discuss personal issues
such as stress, depression, roommate problems, intimacy and sexuality, drug use,
motivation, transitions, family issues, selfimage, difficult decisions, eating concerns,
grief and loss or other issues with the psychologist. Professional counseling can
make a substantial contribution to the educational experiences of the student by providing the opportunity for increased selfunderstanding and personal growth.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion offers a wide
spectrum of activities and events that
increase awareness of health issues and
assist students in adapting new behaviors
for a healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion
also works with various campus agencies
to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Augsburg College does not require that
students have health insurance, with the
exception of international students and
students who participate in intercollegiate
athletics. If a student is not covered by a
health insurance plan, they may purchase a
student policy by contacting the Center for
Counseling and Health Promotion for
more information.
HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with
UFP-Smiley's Clinic. These services are
limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley's Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at
the time of the visit. Emergency services of
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any kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg and Smiley's
Clinic. Students with health insurance can
also access Smiley's Clinic for a variety of
clinic or other health services. A student's
health insurance provider will be billed for
medical services and the student will be
responsible for any co-pays or deductibles
associated with their insurance.
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For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance
or health clinic services, call 612-330-1707
or visit <www.augsburg.edu/cchp>.
AUGSBURG COLLEGE SUPPORTS
HEALTHY LEARNERS IN A HEALTHY
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!
FITNESS CENTER
Located on the lower level of Melby
Hall, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center was
built in 1993 and equipped with stationary
bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and
other aerobic workout machines. It
includes a weight room with universal and
free weight systems. All staff, students, and
faculty may use the center; some hours are
reserved for classes.
ISlrs mission is to serve the educational
and personal development needs of the
international student body in a way that
embraces our common humanity and cultural diversity.
The director of International Student
Advising is responsible for:
*Fulfilling duties of Principal
Designated School Official (PDSO) for F-1
student visa program and Responsible
Officer (RO) for J-1 student/scholar
exchange program
*General advocacy for international
students
*Advising the International Student
Organization
*Facilitating intercultural skill building
sessions for students, faculty and staff
*Celebrating diversity of cultures by
increasing awareness of internationavintercultural issues
New international students participate
in an orientation program that provides
practical information on housing, health
insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying for a social security
card. Students use intercultural communication theory to explore their adjustment
to a new culture and education system.
The International Student Organization
(ISO) provides a forum for the interests
and concerns of international students and
fosters productive interaction between
them, the college administration, and U.S.
students. This mission is accomplished
through yearly programming of events
such as International Week, sponsorship of
forums on international issues, and outings
to sites of interest in the community.
Information on how to get involved is
available through ISA.
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad
on page 63 and Student Teaching Abroad
on page 66.)
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Students who choose to make
Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends
among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice
arena, fitness center, and Christensen
Center. With just over 900 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet
each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance
of the residential experience during the
college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to
complete their degrees. Residence life staff
are on hand to help students become
acquainted with life at Augsburg through
social and educational events. They are
also ready to assist students who need help
or friendship.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, fun, and leadership.
Research indicates that students living in
residence halls also earn higher grades and
gain greater satisfaction during their college career. Numerous events are planned
to welcome students to the community
including dances, movie nights, coffee
house concerts, and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge and study, 24-hour
security, laundry facilities, and vending
machines. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone,
cable television, computers, and Internet
access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness and Mortensen Hall to Christensen
Center keeps students out of the weather
on the way to class.
In order to secure housing, students are
urged to make their enrollment deposit by
May 1, as well as submit a housing deposit
and contract to reserve a space. For those
making enrollment deposits after May 1,
housing is determined on a space available
basis. During spring semester, current
Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing
for the next academic year.
Urness Hall-All new students and
some upper-class students live in Urness
Hall. This nine-story high-rise houses 324
students. Each floor is considered a houseunit providing 36 students (two to a room)
with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens
are not provided. Some single rooms may
be available.
Mortensen Hall-This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It
is furnished with beds and dressers.
Anderson Hall-Contains four types
of living units: two-bedroom apartments,
two-room suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students. All rooms are furnished with beds,
dressers, desks, and chairs.
New Hall-Opened in 1999, this
apartment residence includes studios and
two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and
chairs are provided. Underground parking
is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional. This building is
designed to provide an environment for
juniors and seniors who are seeking a primarily independent lifestyle.
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Special Interest Housing-Special
Interest Housing is available to students
who are interested in creating a
living~learningenvironment by designing
their own house system. All house members meet to determine their program
focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs include Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban
Studies House, Hawthorne House, PreProfessional Health Association, CrossCultural House, and Step-up
The College operates in compliance
with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act. Students have the right to
inspect certain official records, files, and
data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar's office and the
placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Information on these policies is found
in the Student Guide available from the
Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
OFFICIAL NOTICES
FOOD SERVICE
Commons-Situated on the top floor
of Christensen Center, this is the main
food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This pleasant, spacious room features small table units for easy conversation overlooking the College Quadrangle
and Murphy Square. Students on board
plan who live in residence halls eat their
meals in the Commons.
Murphy's-Located on the ground
floor of the Christensen Center, Murphy's
features grill items, pizza, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Augsburg provides a variety of board
plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
STUDENT STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR, COMPLAINTS,
RECORDS
The College has adopted a statement
of standards for student behavior and has
provided for due process in matters of
academic honesty, disciplinary action, and
grievances. These are in the Student Guide.
Students will receive official notices via
the student campus mail system (student
campus box), the A-Mail publication, and
the student's Augsburg e-mail account.
Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. Students should also routinely review
the A-Mail, published on-line, and available in hard copy at locations throughout
campus.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's
policy is published in this catalog on page
87 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
Augsburg College understands that no
information other than "directory information" can be released without the written
permission of the student, except in limited circumstances. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
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official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty
or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written
permission is given by the student to
release non-"directory information." It
is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
Complete information about Augsburg's
procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the Office of the Registrar.
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
For inquiries or grievances in any of
the following areas, contact the director of
human resources, Ground Floor, Memorial
Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
Affirmative Action (for matters based
on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin).
Section 504 (for matters based on
physical or mental handicap)
Title IX (for matters based on gender
or marital status)
Employment
All correspondence should be
addressed to the Office of Human
Resources at Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
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Degrees Offered - 54
Academic Calendar - 54
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Academic Advising - 56
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and Programs - 56
Divisions and Departments - 56
Majors and Minors - 56
Teaching Licensure - 60
Pre-Professional Programs - 60
Honors Program - 61
Inter-Institutional Programs - 62
Study Abroad - 63
Center for Service, Work, and
Learning - 66
Graduate Programs - 68
Other Programs - 70
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Procedures - 70
Registration - 70, 73
Crossover Registration - 72
Withdrawal from College - 73
Student Standing/
Petition Process - 74
Re-Admission - 74
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Graduation Requirements- 75
Liberal Arts Foundation - 77
Skills Requirements - 78
Quick Check Summary of
Graduation Requirements- 82
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Evaluation and Grading - 80
Explanation of Grades - 80
Assessment of Previous Learning
Program - 85
Academic Progress, Probation
and Dismissal - 87
Dean's List - 87
Latin Honors - 88
Commencement - 88
Four-Year Assurance Program - 89
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ugsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically To act effectively, human
beings must have a broad grasp of the
world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, fine arts,
natural sciences, and social sciences, the
general education curriculum introduces
students to the breadth and complexity of
knowledge and culture.
Required Search for Meaning courses
are designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition, introduce them to
other faith traditions, and encourage them
to reflect upon the importance and meaning of spirituality in their lives. Recreation
courses offer students opportunities to
develop skills for participation in exercise
and sporting activities.
Students choose from over 50 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for a
career or further study. Thus, through a
balance of curricular activities supported
by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education
strives to educate its students in a real
world for the real world.
H DECREES OFFERED
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts,
the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of
science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and
education), the master of business administration, the master of science (in physician assistant studies), and the master of
social work degrees.
H ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Augsburg day program follows the
semester calendar, with fall and spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks. Fulltime students normally take four course
credits each semester.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities,
so students can take a course on another
campus during the regular term. (See
Registration on page 70 and Calendars on
pages 4-7.)
Weekend College classes meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. Some classes may meet
on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is
held from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from
January through early April. Spring classes
are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester, and classes meet on weekends
for three and one-half to four hours. (Refer
to the program schedule for weekday
evening meeting times.) Students may take
from one to four classes each term.
Courses and majors offered through
Weekend College are the same as their day
program counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts
courses and majors.
Augsburg offers two summer school sessions. A maximum of four course credits
(two per term) can be earned in the two
five-week-long summer sessions. The
Summer Session Catalog is published in the
winter of each year.
Augsburg graduate programs follow a
trimester calendar, except for Physician
Assistant Studies. (See Graduate Programs
on page 68.)
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FACULTY
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty. Augsburg College is particu-
larly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a
doctorate or the highest degree in their
field, and all consider teaching to be the
focus of their activity Faculty are also
involved in a variety of professional and
research activities that support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that
introduces them to current thought in
many fields, but especially in teaching
techniques and theories.
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Every freshman is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The James G. Lindell Family Library
opened in 1997. The four-level, 73,000square-foot facility houses all library and
information technology functions of the
College. In addition to the 180,000 volume
main collection, the Lindell Library
includes the Gage Family Art Gallery, special collections and archives, curriculum
library, a computer lab and student computing help desk, library instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing and
listening. A skyway links the building to
Sverdrup Hall (the former library), which
has undergone renovation to house the
Enrollment Center, as well as additional
computer labs and multimedia classrooms,
a lounge, and vending area.
Library Resources
A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty alike with assistance to
meet diverse information needs including
instruction in the use of the library, reference service, and guidance in pursuing
research. Arrangements are made for access
by students with physical limitation and
special needs. Students can search a wide
variety of local, regional, national, and
international databases. Electronic access
to the world of scholarship is also available
through the Internet, and a computerized
on-line catalog and daily courier service
provide access to the library holdings of
the seven private liberal arts colleges in the
Twin Cities. Appropriately equipped laptop
computers can be connected to any of several hundred data ports throughout the
building to access these resources.
lnformation Technology Resources
Augsburg College has built a reputation
as a leader in its commitment to provide
students with the best access to information technology and training. Visit
Augsburg's Web site <www.augsburg.edu>
for more on IT at Augsburg.
Computing
Students have access to over 180 oncampus personal computer systems. There
are desktop machines in two computer
labs and five computer classrooms, as well
as 80 laptops that can be checked out at
the IT Service Center for use in the library.
Other machines are available for student
use within academic departments. A campus-wide network provides access to
AugNet online services as well as support
for printing and internet access.
Appropriately equipped student-owned
machines can also be connected to the network to provide access from dormitory
rooms.
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Media Resources
Lindell Library provides a large collection of sound recordings, video tapes and
films, as well as equipment for instructional use. Audio and video tape duplication
within the limits set by copyright law is
available. The library supplies TV sets,
VCRs, video cameras, video editing, tape
recorders, microphones, slide-, overhead-,
filmstrip-, and movie projectors as well as
screens and carts. Facilities for classes in
broadcasting are located near the communications department in Foss Center.
ed 12 or more credits, students are
required to declare their major and select a
faculty adviser by filling out a Major
Declaration Form and returning it to the
Enrollment Center. All day students are
required to meet with their academic
adviser prior to registration. All students
are encouraged to meet with their faculty
adviser as often as is necessary.
DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
Telecommunications
A campus-wide telecommunications
system enables easy and convenient voice
communication between students, faculty,
and staff. Students can leave voice mail
messages with any member of the faculty,
administration or the staff; voice mail
or call waiting are available to resident
students at a modest cost. Long-distance
service, billed to individual students,
can be arranged for any on-campus
residence phone.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Advising orients new day and
Weekend College undergraduate students
to the academic policies and procedures of
the college and assists students on initial
course selection. This office also provides
interpretation of core curriculum requirements, administers entry-level skill assessments, interprets graduation requirements,
provides degree-planning materials, and
answers questions on student academic
progress. Academic Advising functions as a
supplement to the faculty advising system
at Augsburg College.
All current students are assigned to a
faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their
sophomore year, when they have complet-
The College curriculum is offered by 24
departments that are grouped into three
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Fine Arts a n d Humanities-Art,
communication studies, English, history,
modem languages, music, philosophy, religion, theatre arts, College librarians.
Professional Studies-Business
administration, education, health and
physical education, nursing, physician
assistant studies, social work.
Natural a n d Social SciencesBiology, chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, sociology.
MAJORS AND MINORS
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors
before they enter college. Others explore a
variety of disciplines before deciding.
The college requires students to declare
a major by the end of the sophomore year,
and earlier in some disciplines. Details of
majors and minors are in the course
description section. Unless otherwise indi-
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cated, majors are part of the bachelor of
arts degree.
2. Develop a student-designed major
program proposal that includes:
Student-Designed Major
a. A statement of learning goals and
objectives.
Students may design their own major
with the assistance and approval of three
advisers from relevant fields and subsequent final approval by the Augsburg
College Academic Affairs Committee
(AAC). A student-designed major allows
flexibility in selecting major courses. Any
student wishing to design a major must
complete a proposal, submit it with
approval and supporting letters from three
faculty advisers, and obtain AAC approval
of the program. Students should seek AAC
approval as early as possible so that any
changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the design without affecting
the student's proposed completion date.
The deadline for initial submission of the
program design to AAC is the first term in
which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the
term before the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors
must:
1. Develop the student-designed major
in concert with three faculty advisers from
relevant fields, who together constitute the
Review Team. All advisers must sign the
proposal cover sheet and submit supportmg letters of approval to AAC. Supporting
letters should assess BOTH the student's
~bilityto complete the proposed major and
:he validity and value of the proposed
najor, including (in at least one of the let:en) the proposed capstone course. The
tdvisers' signatures and supporting letters
.epresent their approval of the program,
ncluding the capstone course, and their
:ommitment to oversee the student's
xogress.
b. A list of proposed courses (minimum
of nine, no more than one of which is a
lower-level language course and at least
five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated
with a college major Proposals must
include research describing comparable
programs of study at a minimum of three
other academic institutions. In addition,
students should consult with the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning for additional information regarding career objectives. The proposal should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core
Curriculum requirements (including graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
c. A description of the student-designed
major capstone to be taken sometime during the senior year. The student should
devise the capstone in consultation with
advisers. It should require an integrative
project/paper that draws together the
course work up to that point andlor prepares one for further study In addition, at
least one of the advisers must specifically
address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed
major program by all advisers presumes
their approval of the capstone course.
3. Submit the completed proposal and
supporting documentation to the AAC
Chair. The student will be informed of the
date that AAC will hear the proposal. The
student and advisers, one of whom must
attend, will be invited to a meeting if AAC
has questions.
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If AAC approves the proposed major
program, the student will be expected to
complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree
requirements as stated in the college catalog.
Students who design their own majors
will meet with their advisers regularly
throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in
the approved student-designed major may
be made through the normal petition
process to the Student Standing Committee
with adviser approval.
Listings that are shadedire offered
through both the day progran1 and
Weekend College. Weekend (Iollege
students may choose a major offered in
the day program if t hey wish. They ma)7
take as many courst:S as possible throu)~h
Weekend College, tlhen finish the majo~
r as
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C
I plogram is allowed once each academic year.
A
--a
General Communication Studies
Mass Communication
Organizational Communication
Rhetoric
Human Relations
" "--'--'kg Communications
:elations and Advertising
;ory Management
C U ~ L ~ ~Science
U L C (B.A.
~
or B.S.)
Computational Economics (B.A.)
Computational Philosophy (B.A.)
East Asian Studies
Economics
Applied Economics
~omputational~conomics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies
(non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (B.A. or B:S.licensure)
Special Education: EmotionaYBehavioral
Disabilities (WEConly)
.
-.
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering 2
English
Film
Finance
Health Education (B.A. or B.S.)
History
International Relations
International Business
~ a n a ~ e m e1nformation~Systems
nt
Marketing
Mathematics (B.A. or B.S.)
Metro-Urban Studies
Modem Languages
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
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Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology (B.A. or B.S.)
Life Sciences (B.A.)
Business-~dministration
Economics/Business Administration
--International~usiness
Management
Music Business
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Clinical Lab Science (B.S.)
- ~ c k i m u n l ~ a t i oStudies
n
Communication Arts/LiteratFe
(Teacher Licensure Major)
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7
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usic
Music (B.A.)
Music Business Concentration (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
ordic Area Studies
ursing (B.5.-Weekend College only)
hilosophy
Computational Philosophy
hysical Education (B.A. or B.S.)
hysics (B.A. or B.S.)
Solid State Physics (B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
olitical Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher
Licensure Major)
sychology
Social Psychology
eligion
YOU t h ' K d x m i l y K4iZisRussian, Central and East European Area
Studies 1
~ c ~ W ~ r k ~ ~ ~ )
oclology
Community Studies
Crime and Community
Cultural Anthropology
Social Psychology
Gtudent-Designed
heatre Arts
Dance and Theatre (Teacher Licensure
Major)
Women's Studies1
ccounting
merican Indian Studies
Lrt
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art
liology
iusiness Administration
:hemistry
:ommunication
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Computer Science
East Asian Studies
Economics
English
Film
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Mathema tics
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies
Modem Languages 1
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Youth andPFamily~ k i s t r y
Sociology
Social Welfare
Russian, Central, and East European Area
Studies
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
women's Studies
1 Cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with
the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning/intermediate/advanced
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courses not available at consortium colleges in
Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and
other infrequently taught languages. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
2Dual-degree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technologcal University.
ACTC Majors-It is possible for day
students to complete other majors through
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC). Students who wish to complete a
major offered at one of the other ACTC
colleges must apply through the Augsburg
registrar's office. Some majors may have a
competitive application process with
acceptance determined by the major
department.
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consortium, and Weekend students may not register for ACTC courses
or complete ACTC majors under the
terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
Teaching Licensure
Several teaching licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available
in kindergarten-elementary/middleschool
education with subject area specialties in
one of the following: mathematics, science,
communication artsAiterature, social studies. This is a K-8 license for teaching at the
elementary level and at the middle school
level in the specialty area. Students seeking
this license obtain an elementary education
major with a subject area specialty.
Licensure is also available in the following
middle schoolhigh school fields: biology,
chemistry, communication artslliterature,
health, mathematics, physics, and social
studies. This license prepares people to
teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas obtain an
appropriate subject area major and complete secondary licensure coursework.
Finally, specialist licenses are available in
art (K-12), vocal music and instrumental
music (K-12), physical education
(K-12), and dancdtheatre with a theatre
emphasis (K-12). This license prepares
people to teach in grades K-12. Students
seeking licensure in one of these areas also
obtain the appropriate subject area major
and complete the secondary licensure
coursework. (See Department of Education
and subject area departments for more
information.)
Students seeking elementary licensure
have education department advisers.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure
have advisers in their subject area major
and in the education department. It is very
important that students work ;losely with
their advisers throughout their programs.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of
law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary
science, pharmacy, or engineering can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements
for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of study
at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact Academic Advising early in
their freshman year to arrange for faculty
advising prior to their first term at
Augsburg.
Pre-Dentistry-These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENG, two courses:
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BIO 113, 114,215; PHY 121,122; CHM
115, 116 (or 105, 1061,351,352; MAT
124; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering-See engineering
degree and major requirements on pages
144-145.
Pre-Law-Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
American Law Schools. Students may wish
to take law-related courses to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an
acceptable LSAT score.
Pre-Medicine-Many medical schools
are encouraging a liberal arts education to
prepare for study in medicine. While a
major in chemistry and biology is not
required to apply to medical schools, many
jtudents'with an interest in the sciences
choose to major in these fields.
Coursework that is required by most medical schools includes: two composition
zourses, including ENG 111; CHM 115,
116 (or 105,106); CHM 351,352; BIO
113,114,215,369; MAT 145,146; PHY
121, 122. Courses recommended in prepa:ation for MCATs: BIO 355,473,476;
CHM 361.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre'hysician Assistant, a n d Pre-Physical
rherapy-Coursework in preparation for
hese programs should be discussed with a
aculty member in the Department of
3iology.
Pre-Pharmacy-Augsburg has a pro;ram designed to fulfill minimum
,equirements of the College of Pharmacy
at the University of Minnesota: BIO 113,
114,215,476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105,
1061,351,352; ECO 113; ENG 111, and
a second course; MAT 145, 146; PHY
121, 122; electives from human anatomy
(ACTC); and humanities, literature, and
the arts to fulfill the semester hour
requirements. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary-A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
different majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes
REL 100, 200; at least two semesters of
history (Western civilization); one or more
courses in the history of philosophy, and
Greek in the junior and/or senior year.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine-To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following science courses
are required: MAT 114 or 145, CHM
105/106 or 115/116, CHM 351/352, BIO
113, BIO 114, BIO 215, BIO 355, BIO 369,
BIO 476, PHY 121/122. Other non-science
courses are also required.
HONORS PROGRAM
The Honors Program is rooted in the
Augsburg Core Curriculum. As such it is
shaped by the themes of Vocatio
(Vocation), Caritas (service and leadership); and citizenshipin a diverse world,
both locally and globally. The Honors
Program recasts this distinctive mix by
underscoring the public uses of knowledge, by recognizing that intelligence
expresses itself in many ways, and by
embracing an intentional interdisciplinarity
in its curriculum. While celebrating the
signature elements of the Augsburg Core
Curriculum, the Honors Program transpos-
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es them to a new key, even a kind of academic jazz, in which committed students are
encouraged to traverse new domains and
improvise novel themes appropriate to new
circumstances.
The Honors Program is a community of
people who are committed to achieving an
exceptional education by exploring the
many dimensions of fundamental ideas.
Fundamental ideas such as "all people are
created equal" and "all knowledge begins
with experience" shape our construction of
the valuable, our deliberations regarding
the ethical, and even our identification of
the factual. Honors education believes that
when we engage freely in Socratic dialogue
about knowledge and wisdom, we find our
noblest calling as people.
The Honors Program strives to provide
an enriched environment in which the pivotal questions of human experience can be
explored and the skills to navigate a complex world can be mastered. Honors students learn the value of interpersonal networking and team-generated solutions to
new ~roblemsthat emerge in dynamic,
worldwide markets and evolving political
realities. In fact, graduation from the program is advantageous for graduate school
admission or career placement.
Contact the director for information
about the Honors Program curriculum.
INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities
area on several programs.
Library and Media CenterThrough CLIC, the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, the Augsburg
community has direct access to over
1,300,000volumes.
Associated Colleges of t h e Twin
Cities (ACTC)-Full-time day students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect to
take one course each semester at one of the
other campuses. This program is open to
sophomores through seniors. No additional
fee is required for such an exchange,
except for private instruction in music or
approved independent studies. Students
may elect to participate in the cooperative
program to gain new perspectives, to get
better acquainted with the other schools,
or to undertake a specific course or major
not offered on the home campus. A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students
between the campuses.
Weekend College students may not participate in the ACTC consortium program.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (H ECUA)-Augsburg, in
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities, offers off-campus study
semesters in Scandinavia, South and
Central America, and the Twin Cities. (See
HECUA programs on page 65.)
Air Force ROTC-Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force
ROTC program at the University of St.
Thomas under the ACTC consortium
agreement. Students are eligible to compete
for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the
registrar's office.
Army ROTC-Augsburg day students
may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the
program. For more information, contact
the Office of the Registrar.
Naval ROTC-Augsburg students may
participate in the Naval ROTC program at
he University of Minnesota under an
greement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the Office of
he Registrar.
Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies
may apply toward the total credits required
or graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
4 OPPORTUNITIES FOR
STUDY ABROAD
An increasing number of Augsburg students are talung advantage of the opportunity to gain academic credit for an overseas
experience. Through study abroad students
may meet with grassroots women's organizations in Mexico, work in a small business or artisan program in Namibia, examme prospects for peace in Northern
Ireland, study geology and ecology in
Vonvay, have a paid corporate internship
n Germany, or thrill to the sounds of The
Magic Flute at the Viennese state opera
louse. Study abroad provides opportuniies to develop critical thinking skills,
itrengthen language competencies, further
:areer paths, experience different cultures,
tnd gain knowledge about the increasingly
nterdependent world.
Icademic Requirements and Credit
Study abroad is an integral part of sev:ral majors at Augsburg and will add an
ntemational dimension to any academic
Irogram. Courses abroad can fulfill major,
iugsburg core cuniculum, and graduation
equirements when approved by academic
~dvisersand department chairs before
leparture. Any approved study abroad pro-
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gram will also fulfill the Augsburg
Experience.
Students receive advice on selecting
programs that best fit their academic,
career, and personal objectives. Assistance
is provided with application, course registration, financing, and travel arrangements.
Orientation and re-entry programs assist
students in integrating the experience
abroad into their coursework and personal
lives.
Eligibility and Application
All students in good academic standing
(a minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off campus.
Although foreign language skills are an
asset, they are not required for all study
abroad programs. Since it takes some time
to prepare for studying abroad, students
should start planning during their freshman and sophomore years.
The application deadline for spring
term, non-Augsburg study abroad programs is September 30 and for summer
session, fall term, and year long, nonAugsburg study abroad programs the application deadline is March 1.The application
deadlines for Augsburg programs are listed
below for each program. Please contact the
study abroad advisor in the Office of
International Programs for deadlines on
summer and short-term study abroad
courses.
Costs a n d Financial Aid
The cost of many programs is equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for a
semester on campus. Financial aid is granted on the same basis as on-campus study.
Cost estimates are drawn up to assist the
financial aid office in awarding aid to students studying overseas.
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The Center for Global Education
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center's study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with
other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting,
and several weeks living with host families.
In the Mexico and Namibia programs, students travel together on two-week seminars-from Mexico to Central America,
and from Namibia to South Africa. The
cost of these programs is equivalent to full
tuition, room, and board for one semester
on campus, plus airfare. (Some travel
scholarships are available for Augsburg students.)
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico) Fall
Learn about the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experience and empowerment of women.
Students will engage in gender analysis of
key social, economic, political and cultural
issues in Mexico and El Salvador; explore
the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender; learn first hand from both women
and men who are involved in struggles for
sustainable development and social
change. The program offers credit in religion, political science, women's studies,
and Spanish. Internships and independent
studies are also available. The program
begins with a one-week seminarlorientation in the U.S-Mexico border region and
ends with a two-week seminar in El
Salvador. Students stay in guest houses
while traveling, spend approximately six
weeks in Augsburg housing, and 4-6 weeks
living with Mexican host families.
Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish
course or its equivalent. Application deadline: April 1.
Nation-Building, Globalization, and
Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia) -Fall
or Spring
This program examines the crucial
issues of nation-building, globalization,
and decolonizing the mind, from the perspectives of the new democracies of southem Africa. Namibia won its independence
in 1990 after decades of apartheid under
South African colonization. South Africa
had its first democratic election in 1994.
As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of
apartheid and colonialism, they are faced
with the challenges posed by today's world:
rapid globalization and under and unequal
development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. Credit is available in
history, religion, political science, and
interdisciplinary studies. Application deadlines are April 1 for the fall semester, and
October 15 for the spring semester.
Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua) -Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study
and travel designed to introduce students
to the key issues facing Central Americans.
Students will explore the history, culture,
and struggles of the people of Guatemala,
El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as
study approaches towards social and economic development. Course credit may be
earned in Spanish, religion, history,
women's studies, and economics. Students
spend the first five weeks in Guatemala,
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the next four weeks in El Salvador, and the
final six weeks in Nicaragua. Prerequisites:
one college-level Spanish course or its
equivalent is required, and coursework in
macro Lnd microeconomics is strongly recommended. Application deadlines: April 1
for fall semester, Oct. 15 for spring semester.
Social and Environmental Justice:
Latin American Perspectives (Mexico)
-Spring
This is an intensive program of study
and travel that explores socioeconomic and
political issues with a focus on the impact
of environmental policies on the lives of
women and men from varying economic
classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and
Central America. Students will examine
the ethics of land distribution, environmental racism, ecofeminism, social change,
and the complexity of gender; class, race,
and ethnicity in Latin America. Credit is
available in Spanish, history, political science, religion, and women's studies.
Internships and independent studies are
also available. The program includes a twoweek seminar in Chiapas and Guatemala.
Students stay in guest houses while traveling, spend approximately six weeks in
Augsburg housing, and six weeks living
with Mexican host families. Application
deadline is October 15.
Social Work in a Latin American
Context (Mexico)-Spring
This program was created to satisfy the
curriculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to
develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on
social and economic justice. It includes
Spanish language study and social work
courses. Social work field placement is also
available for qualified students. Students
live with Mexican host families for six
weeks. Application deadline: September
15.
International Partners
International Partners offers a broad
range of learning opportunities in Norway
and Germany. Students can choose from
several options: group programs, "tailormade" individual study programs, and
practical professional experiences that may
include a paid internship. Program length
varies from ten days to two semesters. All
course work is in English. Some travel
scholarships are available. For further
information contact the International
Partners office.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers programs
through HECUA in full semester programs
in Norway, Ecuador, Ireland, Guatemala,
and the Twin Cities. All programs emphasize the impact of civic engagement, social
change and cross-cultural factors on the
human community HECUA programs
emphasize intense language experience,
internships, andlor field study
For more information on international
HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for non-international programs, see Metro-Urban Studies
under Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term:
Norway-Fall
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on contemporary Scandinavian society, culture, and language and the development of
cities, urban problem solving, and urban
life. Local, regional, and international field
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study and site visits in other countries,
including the former Soviet Union, will
provide comparative perspectives on welfare states and global politics. Application
deadline: April 1.
Politics, Development and the City:
Guatemala and Ecuador-Fall
This interdisciplinary program, with
travel to Guatemala and Ecuador, provides
an overview of history, culture, economy,
and politics of these regions. Students
study theories and models of development
and explore their usefulness in understanding the regional and global context.
Augsburg application deadline: April 1.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change- Spring
The "Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change" program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for
peace, and the progress being made.
Through a seven week internship, students
get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy.
The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine. Application deadline: Oct. 15.
Student Teaching Abroad
Community Internships in Latin
America: Ecuador-Fall
This interdisciplinary program, based
in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to
combine intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the
community development process and
increase language skills. Students study
philosophical and ideological perspectives
of a variety of community agencies or
groups working with or for low-income
and other disenfranchised populations in
Latin America. Application deadline:
Oct. 15.
Selected education department students
may participate in the International
Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated through Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead or the University of MinnesotaMoms. Additionally, International Partners
has student teaching options available in
Norway. Students who teach abroad will
also do part of their student teaching
under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
For additional information, contact the
Department of Education student teacher
director.
May/Summer Abroad
Environment, Economy, and
Community in Latin America:
Guatemala and Cuba-Spring
Through fieldwork and hands-on projects, students explore the impact of global
development on local culture and environment and the response of indigenous communities in Guatemala, with travel to Cuba
or another Latin American country.
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deadline: Oct. 15.
May and summer courses to many parts
of the world enable students to earn credit
through short-term travel. Offerings
include Summer Session I in Mexico via
the Center for Global Education. Contact
the study abroad adviser in the Office of
International Programs for the most current list of programs.
THE CENTER FOR SERVICE, WORK,
AND LEARNING
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning is a comprehensive resource cen-
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ter incorporating an experiential educational focus emphasizing the importance
and value for all students to engage in service- and work-based learning experiences
and the exploration of personal and professional vocation throughout their college
years. The center encourages students to
take advantage of Augsburg's metropolitan
location through the highly successful service-learning, internship, and career planning programs that link the College's academic programs to community organizations and businesses.
Service- and work-based experiential
education opportunities are closely related
to students' coursework, majors, andlor
career interests. Learning opportunities
may be in non-profit organizations,
churches, schools, government agencies,
community-based organizations, small and
mid-size companies, and large corporations.
The underlying assumption is that a
liberal arts education is an effectivepreparation for careers and citizenship. The integration of "knowing and doing" adds
breadth and depth to the liberal arts curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic, personal, and
career decisions.
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning includes the following programs:
Community Service-Learning
Augsburg's Community ServiceLearning Program provides students with
opportunities to understand and respond
to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement. A key component of community service-learning includes reflection, on and
analysis of community issues in order to
promote personal and educational growth
and civic responsibility. Through connecting classroom content with service,
Augsburg students learn from and about
the organizations where they serve and
deepen their understanding of course
knowledge. This dynamic and interactive
educational approach employs reciprocal
learning between the students and the
community. Community service-learning
examples include tutoring at schools and
literacy centers, volunteering at homeless
shelters, Habitat for Humanity, and community centers, or working with cultural
and environmental groups.
The service-learning program also
works closely with the student-directed
Augsburg LINK, residence hall directors,
and campus ministry.
Academic Internships
An academic internship is a carefully
planned, service- or work-based learning
experience where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning
objectives. Academic credit is received for
the learning derived from the experience.
A learning agreement plan, negotiated with
a faculty supervisor and work supervisor,
outlines the internship objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods.
An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Internships can be registered for 1
course credit or .5 course credit.
Internships are available in all majors
and can be taken during a semester (or
Weekend College trimester), or summer
sessions. Inter-disciplinary internships are
also available. For extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and
Grading on page 80.
A maximum of four courses of intemship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
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Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education is a non-cre&t
transcript notation for paid work experiences related to a student's major or career
objective. The goal is for students to apply
theory to practice in a work setting. Job
opportunities typically are part-time during
the academic year andlor full-time in the
summer and can begin and end anytime.
Students must register for the non-credit
transcript notation, set learning goals and
evaluate their experience. The director of
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning
supervises co-op transcript notation work
experiences. Academic internships and
cooperative education may be used to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation
requirement.
Career Services
Career Services is committed to providing opportunities and programs to help
students discover their unique gifts, talents, skills, and interests, explore career
paths, and grapple with questions of vocation and purpose in a changing world. This
process is often times viewed as an important part of a student's development while
attending college. To aid in this process,
career staff provide career related assessments, one-on-one career planning and
coaching, and assistance with choosing
majors, locating internships, preparing for
job searches and graduate school applications, and making connections to community and alumni resources.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Augsburg College offers six graduate
degree programs: the Master of Arts in
Education, Master of Arts in Leadership,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of
Business Administration, Master of Science
in Physician Assistant Studies, Master of
Social Work. Catalogs for each degree pro-
gram should be consulted for complete
information.
The Master of Arts in Education offers
initial licensure coursework at the graduate
level in elementary education, secondary
education, and special education: EBD.
Students are able to take up to six licensure courses at the graduate level and complete their licensure programs with a combination of graduate and undergraduate
coursework. Students can then apply their
graduate level licensure courses to complete a master's degree program. Students
will complete their master's degrees
through a combination of MAL coursework and graduate level education coursework (total of nine courses). Licensed
teachers also can pursue special education:
E/BD licensure at the graduate level. The
program is available through the Weekend
College schedule, and the admissions
process begins with the Weekend College
Admissions office. Two new licenses will
be in place by Fall 2004-Reading (K-12)
and Special Education LD. The special
education LD license is available either as
an initial license or as an additional license
for licensed teachers. The reading license is
offered as an endorsement to an existing
license. For further infomation about the
programs, contact the Education
Department or the Weekend College
Admissions office.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is
based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches at situations, issues,
and problems relevant to organizational
leaders. Augsburg's program recognizes
that today's leaders need a broad spectrum
of abilities to provide them with a more
comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the
program operates on alternate Saturdays.
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The Master of Arts in Nursing prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural community health
nursing practice across care settings, with
emphasis on addressing health inequities
among diverse populations. The program
is offered within the context of a Christian
liberal arts education. Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification in
Advanced Community Health Nursing, or
Advanced Nursing Administration through
the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC), andfor Transcultural Nursing
through the Transcultural Nursing Society
(TCNS). Classes meet on an immersion
schedule (every other week or once per
month) that may include weekday
evenings and Saturdays. Web-enhanced
pedagogies are used for all classes. The
Master of Arts in Nursing Program is
accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education in accordance with its accreditation standards and
procedures.
The Master of Business
Administration is designed to give students mastery of the tools and principles
needed for career advancement and business success. Designed to be completed in
21 months, the program offers a cohort
format, encouraging small-group collaboration with a high level of personal attention
from faculty. Field-study projects enable
students to apply classroom learning to the
business environments.
The Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies is designed for students
interested in careers as health care
providers. The mission of the program is
based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of,
and is oriented toward providing care to,
underserved populations. Students are well
educated in current medical theory and
practice in primary care medicine. All
physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is
three years long with classes held Monday
through Friday during the day
The Master of Social Work prepares
students for entering advanced social work
practice. The program builds on the liberal
arts base of the College and supports the
College's mission to nurture future leaders
in service to the world.
There are two concentrations: family
practice or program development, policy,
and administration. Students choose one of
the two concentrations for their program
focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social
justice, leadership for social change and a
holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving
framework. Graduate social work classes
meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
The family practice concentration prepares students to work with families and
individuals within families, across the full
range of contemporary social work practice
settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration has been
developed in response to the growing
demand for creative leadership and administration of policies and services that
respond to human need.
A dual degree (Master of Social Work
and Master of Arts in Leadership for
Mission) is also available and is offered in
collaboration with Luther Seminary. The
dual degree is designed to meet the educational interests of people planning to serve
the spiritual and social needs of families,
individuals, and communities.
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OTHER PROGRAMS
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide
working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces,
and communities. The program strives to
meet the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and community organizations. These collaborations
have included the Departments of
Business, Biology, the Center for
Leadership Studies, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, Institutional
Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education,
Twin Cities Public Television (TPT), and
the Midwest Regional Office of the College
Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong
Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Contact the Office of Continuing
Studies at 612-330-1406 for information
about current and upcoming programs.
Canadian Program
The Canadian program was inaugurated
in 1985 with endowment from the Mildred
Joel bequest for Canadian studies. The program supports special events and conferences as well as student internships and faculty activity in Canadian studies. The goals
of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of the importance of Canadian/U.S.relations, and provision of opportunities to learn directly from
Canadians through visits and exchanges.
College of the Third Age
Augsburg College demonstrates its
commitment to lifelong learning through
its College of the Third Age. For more than
25 years this program has brought classes
in the liberal arts and the humanities to
mature learners in the Twin Cities metropolitan community. Approximately fifty
retired professors are available to teach one
class or a series of classes at churches, synagogues, community centers, or senior residences. The current catalog lists over 200
classes available for group study only.
(Note: For individual study, call the
Admissions Office at Augsburg College at
612-330-1001.)
To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612330-1139 during Tuesday and Wednesday
office hours (10:OO a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). To
ask questions or to schedule a program,
call Karen A. Lindesmith, program director, at the above number.
II REGISTRATION
A student must be registered for a
course to receive credit for it.
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester.
Students registered for three or more
course credits in a semester are classified
as full-time students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as halftime students.
To register for more than 4.5 course
credits, students must contact the
Enrollment Center to petition the
Committee on Student Standing unless the
following apply: cumulative GPA of 3.0 to
3.49 may take a total of 5.0 course credits;
cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater may take
a total of 5.5 course credits without peti-
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tioning. All overload registrations must be
done in person at the Enrollment Center.
Please note: there is an additional tuition
charge for course loads over 4.5 course
credits (this includes combining the credit
load from both the day and WEC programs). Auditing classes over the 4.5 overload limit will also incur a tuition charge.
Weekend College students typically
register for one or two course credits each
trimester. Students registered for at least
two course credits in one term are considered full time for that term. Students registered for one course credit are considered
half-time for the term.
Although new day students may register up to five days after the semester
begins, registration is encouraged at the
regularly scheduled time. The Day program
calendar and the WEC school calendar are
both available through the registrar's web
page.
Day students may add individual classes to their current schedule or withdraw
without notation through day 10 of the
term. The signature of the instructor is
required to add a class after the fifth day
From day 11 through day 20, students may
still petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class.
There is a fee for this petition. Day 20 is
the last day to petition for adding a class.
Students registered for day program
Time l/Time 2 (Tl/T2) courses that meet
only part of the term may add or withdraw
without notation through the fifth school
day after the start of the course. Changing
grade option or withdrawing with a W is
allowed through the fourth week of T1/T2
classes. Specific dates for each term are
listed under "Combined Academic
Calendars" at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolV
registrar>.
Weekend College students may add
individual classes to their current schedule
or withdraw without notation through
Friday after the first class weekend. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after the class meets. Students
may petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class
through the Thursday prior to the second
class weekend. There is a fee for this petition. The last day to petition to add a class
is the Thursday prior to the second class
weekend.
Students registered for Weekend
College Tl/T2 courses may add or withdraw without notation through the Friday
after the first weekend class meeting.
Changing grade option or withdrawing
with a W is allowed through the Tuesday
after the second weekend class meeting.
Rochester students may add individual
classes to their current schedule andlor
withdraw without notation through
Monday after the first week of classes. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after a class meets and it must
be processed through the Enrollment
Center. Students may petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class through the Friday
prior to the second week of classes. There
is a fee for this petition. The last date to
petition to add a class is the Friday before
the second week of classes.
Students registered for Rochester Tl/T2
courses may add or withdraw without
notation through the Monday after the first
week of the class. Changing grade option
or withdrawing with a W is allowed
through the Monday after the second week
of the class.
Separate rules apply to Summer School.
Some late course registrations may be
subject to additional late fees.
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ACTC school course listings are also
available online and should be checked to
verify the correct meeting times and room
assignment. As some courses are offered
only in alternate years, students should
also consult with departmental advisers
when planning their academic program.
Summer session and graduate program
courses are published in separate schedules.
Specific information on registration and
help with registration on other campuses
are available from these offices:
Enrollment Center-612-330-1046
Academic Advising412-330-1025
Office of Weekend College-412330-1782
Crossover Registration Policy
Every Augsburg undergraduate student
is admitted to a "home program," either
day or Weekend College. It is expected
that students will complete most of their
degree requirements through their home
program. However, full-time students may
register for up to 1.0 credits per term outside their home program. Enrollment will
be based on class availability.
Students will be charged the rate of
their home program for courses in which
they enroll outside their home program.
The rate will be based on the maximum
credit load they are carrying on any calendar date over the span of the two terms.
For example, a day program student taking
2.0 credits in the day program, and 1.0
credits in the WEC program, bill be considered full-time and will be charged the
full-time day program tuition rate. A W C
student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program, and 1.0 credits in the day program,
will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits
will pay the day part time rate for any
credits over 4.5 in their combined
day/WEC load (Spring day term will
include both Winter. WEC and Spring
WEC). The maximum number of credits
that may be included in the day full-time
tuition rate for students who cross-register
is 4.5 .
Students have registration priority in
their home program. Crossover registration
begins only after the open web registration
period closes for both programs. A schedule is published on the regispar's office
web page. There is a special crossover registration form that must be processed at
the Enrollment Center. This registration
option is not available by web.
The WEC program is not part of the
ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC
students may NOT crossover to attend
ACTC courses.
Students must have completed their
undergraduate degree and be admitted to a
graduate program before taking graduate
level courses from that program (an exception is made for AAC-approved courses in
the Department of Nursing and the joint
B.A. AccountingMAL). Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay
the graduate rate for those courses. Any
student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate
level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay the rate of the
program in which the course is offered.
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their
"home" program by filling out a Change of
Program form available at the Enrollment
Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to one
each academic year.
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Registration
All day students are required to meet
with their academic adviser prior to registration. Incoming freshmen and transfer
students may register during summer for
courses in the fall. All currently enrolled
day students may register during the fall
for the spring term and during the spring
for the fall term.
Weekend College students may register
during the designated time prior to the
start of each term.
The primary method of registration will
be via the Web through AugNet during the
open registration period. Please reference
the academic calendar for specific dates.
Day students will be able to register only
after meeting with their faculty adviser.
The Enrollment Center is also available to
process regismation forms. Note: Web registration may not recognize prerequisites
fulfilled by transfer work. In these cases,
please process your registration at the
Enrollment Center.
Once the open registration period ends,
returning students registering for the first
time for the coming term will be assessed a
late registration fee. The Enrollment
Center will process all registration forms
after the Web closes.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon
courses for which they are registered
because this will result in a failing grade
on their official academic record.
Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from
the College must be completed in the
Enrollment Center. A Withdrawal from the
College form may be obtained at the
Enrollment Center or downloaded from
the registrar's Web page. Withdrawal from
the College cannot occur during final
examination week unless a petition is
approved by the Committee on Student
Standing. Withdrawal from college and any
consequential adjustments in accounts are
effective as of the date the Withdrawal
from College form is returned to the registrar's office.
Students are responsible for keeping
the registrar's office informed of their current mailing address.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to
withdraw from courses without penalty if
they are called to active duty as military
reservists, National Guard, or for other
military service. This shall include a 100%
refund of tuition and fees upon verification
of call to active duty. The student must
provide a copy of orders.
If the student is called to duty after the
deadline to drop a course, the registrar will
place a W for the course(s) along with a
notation on the transcript that the student
was called to active duty. This is to assist
the student with any financial aid complications that may arise from a failure to
note attendance on the transcript, and also
indicate that the withdrawal was outside of
the student's control.
Alternatively, the college supports faculty in enabling students who are called to
active duty and have substantially completed a course, to assign a grade based upon
the coursework completed, or work out an
"incomplete" agreement. Students who are
able to complete some of their courses
would have their refund adjusted to reflect
this.
Students who are being placed on
active duty should contact the registrar
andlor the Office of Academic and Student
Affairs as soon as possible so the College
can notify all parties and aid in this
process.
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Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee deals
with requests for minor exceptions to academic policies and procedures. Typically,
the Committee reviews requests for:
Changes after registration deadlines
(adding, withdrawing, or grade option
changes)
Note: Petitions for an exception to the
published registration deadlines will
require a $50 petition fee attached to the
petition. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the petition.
Extending time for an incomplete.
Permission to take a course overload.
Minor exceptions or transfer course
substitutions for academic requirements.
In addition, the Committee reviews students' transcripts in determining academic
probation or dismissal from the College on
academic grounds. The Committee also
hears appeals from students who have been
dismissed for academic reasons.
The Committee reviews student
requests for readmission to the college
after dismissal or returning after leaving
while on probation.
The Committee typically meets every
other week throughout the school year
(September-April),and once a month during summer.
Note: Petitions involving adding or
dropping courses/withdrawing from college after the deadline must be submitted
within six months of the published registration deadline for the term involved.
Petition Process
Step 1: Pick up a petition form at the
Enrollment Center or download from the
registrar's Web page: <www.augsburg.edul
enroll/registrar/index.html>.
Step 2: Fill out the petition form completely Include documentation for illness.
Have your advisor, instructor, or department chairs sign and add comments concerning your request. Petitions without
comments from faculty will be returned for
completion.
Step 3: Return the completed petition
form to the Office of the Registrar1
Enrollment Center, include signed
drop/add form and $50 check if applies.
Step 4: A copy of the petition with the
Committee's decision is returned to the
student's campus box after the committee
meets
Re-Admitted Students
Former Augsburg students, re-admitted
to complete a degree after being away from
the College for at least one calendar year,
have a choice between using the catalog in
effect when they first enrolled, if possible,
or using the catalog in effect at the point of
re-admission. The election to complete a
degree under a new catalog must be submitted in writing to the registrar's office.
Some departments will not accept coursework taken more than seven to ten years
ago. Students must meet all of the requirements in effect under the catalog they
choose. Choosing to complete graduation
requirements under the current catalog
will require re-evaluation of prior coursework, including transfer credit, to determine its applicability to the current catalog
requirements.
Students who graduated from Augsburg
who are returning to complete a second
major will not be awarded a second degree
unless it is different from the original
degree awarded. (B.A., B.M., B.S.) Minors
are not noted on the transcript if they are
completed after a baccalaureate degree has
been awarded.
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The responsibility for ensuring that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests with
the student. All students are required to
file a graduation application with the registrar's office one year prior to graduation.
Faculty advisers, the Academic
Advising staff, department chairs, and the
registrar staff are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a baccalaureate or higher degree
should contact the Office of the Registrar
about specific requirements for a second
baccalaureate degree or for the equivalent
of a major. See page 23 in the printed catalog in Undergraduate Admissions-Special
Students (Second Degree).
Each student must apply for graduation at the end of his or her junior year.
Students should apply before the start
of their last academic year to confirm
remaining graduation requirements.
Application forms are available at the
Enrollment Center or on the registrar's
Web page.
All degree and course requirements
must be completed and verified in the
Office of the Registrar prior to the anticipated date of graduation (there may be no
incompletes or open courses on the academic record).
Requirements For Undergraduate
Graduation:
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a
major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and
in total course work, and residence.
1. Completion of 32 course credits
-No more than 13 course credits may be
in one department, except in certain
approved majors: accounting (B.A.) - 14;
music education (B.M.) - 17; music performance (B.M.) - 14.5; music therapy (B.S.)
- 17; and social work (B.S.) - 15.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two courses by independent/
directed study; four courses of internship;
and six course credits with a grade of Pass
(P). To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than two P/N
graded courses. Each department sets its
own limitations on the number of P/N
graded courses that may be applied toward
the major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than
two course credits with P grades toward a
major and no more than one course credit
with a P grade toward a minor. The
Departments of Education and Social Work
are examples of departments that allow
students to apply more than two course
credits with P grades within the major program (two in major field courses plus student teaching or field work practicums).
2. Completion of a MajorRequirements for each major are listed
under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg
Core Curriculum-Requirements for the
Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed in
the next section.
4. Grade Point Average-2.0 for
most majors. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required for all courses taken
and specifically for all courses that apply
toward a major or special program. Some
majors, licensure, and certification require
higher grades in each course or a higher
grade point average. (For example, see
licensure in education, music education,
music performance, music therapy, nursing, and social work.) See the departmental
section for details.
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5. Residence-The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no fewer than
seven of the last nine credits/requirements)
must be completed at Augsburg or within
an approved ACTC exchange program. No
fewer than a total of nine credits are to be
taken at Augsburg College. Contact the
registrar's office if an official interpretation
is needed. Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required
to be taken in residence within the major
and minor. Consult the catalog description
of the major/minor or the chairperson of
the department.
THE AUCSBURC CORE
CURRICULUM
The Augsburg Core Cumculum is
designed to prepare students to become
effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a cumculum
that:
Provides a liberal arts foundation and
promotes the acquisition of intellectual
and professional skills;
Calls for common inquiry into questions of Christian faith and the search for
meaning; and
Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, one's place of
leadership and service in a diverse worldvocatio and caritas.
The curriculum has three major components:
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Skills Requirements
THE AUCSBURC SIGNATURE
CURRICULUM
Search for Meaning
Augsburg's Signature Curriculum is
centered on its identity as a college of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
As a college of the Church, Augsburg
accepts as a basis for its educational program the doctrines of the Christian faith as
revealed in scripture and the creeds
affirmed by the Lutheran Church. It consciously affirms that all students should
reflect upon the Christian scriptures, theological concepts, ethical values, their own
faith and values, and religious concepts
outside of the Christian faith as part of
becoming educated.
In these courses students articulate and
critically reflect upon Augsburg's concept
of vocation and its meaning; Christian theological concepts as well as concepts from
other religious traditions; and the meaning
of the Bible in Judeo-Chnstian thought, its
cultural contexts, and concepts of human
identity and vocation.
Two Search for Meaning course credits
are required except for the following:
Transfer students entering with
advanced transfer status will take one
Search for Meaning course: REL 300 Bible,
Christian Theology, and Vocation.
The Augsburg First Year
In order to help them make the transition to college and their new community,
first-year weekday program students are
required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar
All students who enter the College as
first-year students in the weekday schedule
program must satisfactorily complete fall
orientation and the Augsburg Seminar. The
Seminar is attached to a first-semester
major or Augsburg Core Curriculum
course. The purpose of the Seminar is to
introduce students to an Augsburg education and to help them make the transition
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to college work.
Engaging Minneapolis
Engaging Minneapolis courses are specially designed courses that make intentional and substantial use of the resources
of the Twin Cities as they orient .first-year
weekday students to the community where
they will be studying, living, and working
during their college careers. Most Engaging
Minneapolis courses also fulfill an
Augsburg Core Cumculum or major
requirement. They normally are taken during the first year, but may be taken in the
second year.
Augsburg Experience
All students must complete at least one
approved Augsburg Experience as a
requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College's commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader community both locally and globally. Five categories of approved experiential learning
opportunities are recognized as Augsburg
Experiences: internships, faculty-student
research, community service, study abroad,
and off-campus immersion experiences.
An Augsburg Experience integrates
experiential learning with academic learning. It demonstrates enhanced learning and
reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved Augsburg
Experiences meet two criteria: (1)
Integrate experiential learning with academic learning and (2) Link on-campus
learning to the goals, mission, needs, or
ideas of off-campus people, organizations
and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities,
and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may
be embedded in designated courses that
are part of the regular class schedule or
may be completed for zero credit outside
of the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, creditlno-credit status, and
grading options for approved Augsburg
Experiences will vary.
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a
final opportunity for exploring the central
themes of an Augsburg education-vocation and the search for meaning in a
diverse and challenging world. Students
will reflect upon the meaning of their educational experiences and consider issues of
transition as they prepare for their lives
after Augsburg.
The Senior Keystone course connects
the broad liberal arts foundation with the
professional skills and in-depth study of
the major. It thus asks graduating students
to think critically, reflectively, and ethically
about their place in the world as leaders
and servants.
THE LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses
introduce students to knowledge and
modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the traditional liberal arts provide
the opportunity for students to acquire a
broad and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially
designed interdisciplinary Connections
courses.) The list of courses meeting the
Liberal Arts Foundation requirement is
available online and from the registrar's
office.
The Liberal Arts Foundation requirements for some bachelor of science majors
may vary. Students must consult with the
major department to determine the options
available. The following bachelor of sci-
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ence majors are approved for modifications
in the Liberal Arts Foundation or Modem
Language Core Skill requirements: biology,
clinical laboratory science, elementary education (LAF option only), health education
(teaching licensure only, LAF option only),
mathematics, physical education (teaching
licensure only, LAF option only), and
physics.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Physics.
One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two courses from two different departments:
Economics, Political Science,
Psychology, Sociology
Humanities
Two courses from two different departments:
Communication Studies, English,
History, Philosophy, Religion, Modem
Languages (literature and culture courses)
Note: The signature Search for Meaning
courses do not count as Humanities
Liberal Arts Foundation requirements.
Fine Arts
Two courses or approved activities
from two different departments:
Art, Music, Theatre Arts.
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Entry Level Skills Assessments
There are entry level skills assessments
in:
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Modem Languages
Writing
Placement in writing, math, modem
languages, and critical thinking courses is
determined by the assessments. These tests
are a prerequisite for (not completion of)
core and graduation skills course requirements.
Freshmen (all students entering with
fewer than seven Augsburg course credits) and sophomore transfer students with
fewer than 13 course credits are required
to take entry level skills assessments and
satisfy all skills requirements.
Advanced transfer students (who
enter with 13 course credits or more or
an A.A. degree accepted in transfer) take
only the following entry level skills
assessments and fulfill the following
requirements:
The Mathematics assessment and
requirement.
The Modem Language assessment
and requirement.
The Writing assessment and requirement.
Critical Thinking Assessment and
Requirement
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are exempt
from the critical thinking assessment.
Students who do not achieve the minimum entry score on the placement exam
are required to take GST 100 Critical
Thinking.
Mathematics Assessment and
Requirement
All students are required to have their
math placement group (MPG) determined.
In some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at
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another college may have their MPG determined by the registrar's office. All other
students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during college registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Based on the math assessment result,
students will be enrolled in the appropriate
courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the math placement exam.
Students may retake the Math Placement
Exam once during their first term of
enrollment. Students are required to take
the Math Placement Exam before registering for the first term and should achieve
MPG 3 by the end of their first year at
Augsburg.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student's MPG. A grade of Pass
or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to
the next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance
their MPG as soon as possible. Students
must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2,3, or 4
as a prerequisite.
Modern Language Assessment and
Requirement
The BYU-CAPE language assessment is
offered to students who have had at least a
year of Spanish, French, or German language studies in high school. It is designed
to assess and place students at the appropriate course level for language study.
Students may waive the modern language
requirement by completing this assessment
and placing at the 311level or above.
The Modem Language Core Skill
requirement for some bachelor of science
majors may vary. Students must consult
with the major department to determine
the options available. The following bachelor of science majors are approved for
modifications in the Liberal Arts
Foundation or Modem Language Core
Skill requirements: biology, clinical laboratory science, elementary education (LAF
option only), health education (teaching
licensure only, LAF option only), rnathematics, physical education (teaching licensure only, LAF option only), and physics.
Writing Assessment and
Requirement
The entry level assessment determines
readiness for ENG 111Effective Writing.
Students who do not satisfy the entry level
skill in writing will be required to take
ENG 101 Developmental Writing before
ENG 111.
Students who have transferred in an
equivalent course to ENG 111 are excused
from the entry level exam.
Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
ENG 111 Effective Writing or the
equivalent with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher,
is required. Attendance the first day of
class is required.
Students should complete ENG 111by
the middle of their sophomore year since it
is a prerequisite for Writing Graduation
Skill courses.
Modern Language
Requirements for the Modem Language
Core Skill are determined by placement
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test. For a language previously studied,
successful completion (minimum grade of
2.0 or P) of one language course at your
placement level (112 or higher) satisfies
the requirement. For a language not previously studied, successful completion of a
two-course sequence in the same language
with the minimum grade of 2.OR in both
courses is required. Students whose placement test is at 311 or higher will be
exempted from further language study
There is a seven-year time limit on language courses presented for transfer and
automatic waiver.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by
passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Modem Language Core
Skill.
Students whose first language is not
English and whose score is below the minimum on the ESL placement test must fulfill the English as a Second Language
(ESL) requirement. The requirement is Satisfied by successfully completing the WL
course(s) and achieving a score above the
minimum on the ESL placement exam.
Students who complete the ESL requirement fulfill the Modem Language Core
Skill requirement. Contact Academic
Advising or the English Department for
additional information.
Lifetime Fitness
Two lifetime fitness courses are
required. HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
(or a transfer equivalent) is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different lifetime
activities (HPE 002,003 Lifetime Activity
courses). Students who are not health and
physical education majors or intercolletest Out of One lifetime
giate
activity course. Students may demonstrate
proficiency from a selected list of lifetime
activities. There is a fee to take the lifetime
activity proficiency test.
Foundations of Fitness courses are
non-credit courses and are not included in
the 32-course graduation requirement.
Graduation Skills Requirements
An Augsburg education includes
enhancement of certain skills during the
years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, speaking, and writing
skills are deliberate components of certain
courses. Students are required to have one
course each with Critical Thinking,
Quantitative Reasoning, and Speaking skill
components, and two courses with a
Writing Skill component. These requirements are modified for advanced transfer
students (see page 82). A minimum grade
of 2.0 or P is required to satisfy a graduation skill requirement.
Graduation skill requirements typically
are embedded in required courses in the
major. Some departments, however, designate courses outside the major or elective
courses in the major that fulfill this
requirement. Academic advisers will provide a list of these courses.
All Writing Skill courses have the prerequisite of ENG 111or its equivalent. All
Quantitative Reasoning Skill courses have
the prerequisite of Math Placement Group
3, and all Critical Thinking Skill courses
have the prerequisite of passing the entry
level Critical Thinking Assessment or GST
100.
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EXPLANATION OF GRADES
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests,
-tten papers, oral
and other
types of evaluation.
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Most courses are offered with grading
options-traditional grading on a 4.0 to
0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in
which P means a grade of 2.0 or better
and N means no credit and a grade of less
than 2.0.
PassINo Credit
Students who choose the P/N option
are cautioned:
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
Some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses, or rank each
as a C.
Maximum number of course credits
taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six course credits with a grade of
Pass (P).
P-graded courses do not count
toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for
graduation with distinction. Transfer students should be especially aware of this
requirement.
To be eligible for graduation with
Latin Honors, students may elect only 2
P/N credits.
See P/N limitations under Graduation
Requirements, page 75.
Certain courses have restrictions and
are offered on one grading system only
(e.g., lifetime sports are graded only P/N).
In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
option. Any changes in choice of grading
system must be made according to dates
published each term.
Numeric Grades
Numeric grades are used with these
definitions:
4.0
Achieves highest standards of
excellence
3.0
Achieves above basic course
standards
2.0
Meets basic standards for the
course
1.0
Performance below basic course
standards
0.0
Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course)
Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are
not computed in the grade point average.
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission
after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework.
Students who receive an incomplete grade
should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an
Application for Incomplete Grade Form
with the Office of the Registrar that states
the reasons for the request, outlines the
work required to complete the course, and
includes the course instructor's signature.
The instructor may stipulate the terms and
conditions that apply to course completion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow
evaluation of the work by the instructor
and the filing of a grade before the final
day of the following academic term in the
student's program. If the work is not com-
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This quick reference checklist is an abbreviated version of the requirements for graduation.
As a summary, it is not comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for the complete degree
requirements that begin on page 75. Students
are advised to read carefully the full graduation
requirements and to consult frequently with
their advisers to ensure that all requirements for
graduation are met.
All new freshmen and all freshman and
sophomore transfer students must complete
the following requirements prior to graduation
(transfer credit may apply to these requirements):
CI Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 7.
O Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
LI Complete a major.
O Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Complete two (2) Search for Meaning
courses.
Complete the Augsburg First Year requirements. (Sophomore transfer students are
exempt from these requirements.)
1. Complete the fall orientation and
Augsburg Seminar.
2. Complete an Engaging Minneapolis
course.
Complete at least one Augsburg
Experience
(Exceptions may be made for specially designed
interdisciplinary Connections courses.)
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
Critical Thinking Assessment
Mathematics Assessment
Modem Languages Assessment
Writing Assessment
Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
Complete ENG 111
Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
and one HPE lifetime activity course.
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
Two courses with Writing components.
One course with a Critical Thinking component.
One course with a Speaking component.
One course with a Quantitative Reasoning
component.
All advanced transfer students (those
entering with 13 or more credits) must complete the following requirements prior to graduation (transfer credit may apply to these
requirements):
Li Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . .14.5
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 75.
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O Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
0 Complete a major.
0 Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Students entering under the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum with an A.A. degree must
complete the following requirements prior to
graduation:
O Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A.)
.
Complete one Augsburg Experience
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially designed
interdisciplinary Connections courses.)
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (1 lab
science)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . . . .14.5
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other maximums are described on page 7.
O Maintain minimum cumulative grade point
average in major, minor, and in total courses completed.
O Complete a major.
0 Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Fine Arts
Complete Entry Level Skill Assessments and
Core Skills Requirements:
Satisfy entry level skill requirements in
writing.
Achieve a Math Placement Group score of
three.
Complete Modem Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment.)
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P. (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
One course with a Writing component.
One course with a Critical Thinking component.
One course with a Speaking component.
One course with a Quantitative Reasoning
component.
Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course.
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Complete one Augsburg Experience
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
Complete one college algebra course
course (MAT 105) or a Math Placement
Group 3.
Complete Modern Language requirement
(0-2 courses, depending on initial assessment.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations of Fitness
or one HPE lifetime activity course
(depending on transcript assessment)
Complete courses designed to fulfill the following Graduation Skills with a minimum grade
of 2.0 or P (Courses meeting these requirements
are designated by the major.)
One course in the major that meets a
Writing Graduation Skill.
One course that meets the Quantitative
Reasoning Graduation Skill.
All students are required to file a
graduation application with the
Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation.
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pleted by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the
course becomes 0.0.
Internships, independent studies, and
directed studies may sometimes last longer
than one term. When this is the case, they
must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of
the first term of registration. A grade of X
(extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is
expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A
final grade will be issued at the end of the
term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year).
An instructor has the right to not grant an
extension where satisfactory progress is not
demonstrated. If the course is not
completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned..
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a notation on the record.
A course in which a grade of 0, 0.5,
1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be
repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit and a grade, but may be
audited. All courses taken each term and
grades earned, including W and N, will be
recorded on the academic record. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are
counted toward graduation and in the
grade point average.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses
without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students will be charged an audit fee if their
total credit load is over 4.5 credits. The
charge for part-time and Weekend College
students is listed under Weekend College
Costs in the Financing Your Education section on page 27. The signature of the
instructor is required to register an audit.
Students who audit a course should confer
with the instructor within two weeks of
the beginning of the term to determine
expectations, attendance, and any other
requirements. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be
listed with a grade of W. Audited courses
do not count toward graduation and do
not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based
on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It
does not include credit and grade points for
work aansferred from other colleges.
Courses taken on the P/N grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by
number of credits attempted.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified when grades are
posted at the end of each term.
Sophomores-7
pleted.
course credits com-
Juniors-16
course credits completed.
Seniors-24
course credits completed.
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ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS
LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life
situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within
the disciplines that comprise the academic
program of a liberal arts college. The
Assessment of Previous Learning program
(APL) at Augsburg provides a means by
which a student's previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another
accredited institution, may be presented
for examination for possible credit toward
the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Not all learning from life experience,
however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is
relevant to coursework in a field of study
within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum, and ( 2 ) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides
several means by which students may have
their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief
description of each of these means of
assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program
(IB)-Courses earned from the
International Baccalaureate program will
be considered by the College for advanced
placement and appropriate credit. Credit
granting guidelines are available in the registrar's office.
Advanced Placement Program
(AP)-Augsburg allows students to earn
credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected
Advanced Placement tests. A score of 4 or
5 is required on the AP Language and
Composition examination for credit for
ENG 111 Effective Writing. Inquiries
should be addressed to the Office of the
Registrar.
The College Level Examination
Program (CLEP)-This is a series of standardized tests that have been developed by
the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. (The regional testing centers for
this area are the University of Minnesota
and the University of St. Thomas.)
Students who score at or above the
American Council on Education's recommended score on an approved examination
may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. Information
about CLEP tests is available from the
Office of the Registrar.
Departmental Comprehensive
Exams-These are available for students
to use in obtaining credit for previous
learning if the following conditions
are met:
There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
There is a faculty member designated
by the department to administer the exam.
The registrar approves the student's
request to take the exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N basis
only, and there is a charge per exam of
$400 for a full course credit.
The Portfolio Assessment
Program-This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning
portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty
members from fields of study hrectly related
to the student's previous learning. Students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous
learning for credit assessment should consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student's previous
learning, the faculty team applies the fol-
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lowing criteria:
There is documentable evidence of a
cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved prescribed
andlor systematic study of content material
found within liberal arts coursework.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning relates well to the student's educational goals.
The learning and skills involved are
current and could be used at the present
time.
Students may apply for the credit
assessment process after completing at
least four credits of academic work at
Augsburg College with a cumulative
Augsburg GPA of at least 2.5. It is strongly
recommended that the process not be used
when four or fewer courses remain for
graduation. There is a non-refundable
application deposit of $200 to initiate the
credit assessment process for each course
presented in a portfolio. An additional
$200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit is available on a P/N credit
basis only.
Transcript credit will be recorded with
the equivalent Augsburg course numbers
as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for
Previous Learning-While Augsburg
College recognizes the validity of learning
that takes place outside the traditional
classroom, this learning must be placed in
the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore,
Augsburg allows a maximum of eight credits (about one-fourth of a baccalaureate
degree) to be obtained through previous
experiential learning. In compiling the
eight credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination
of the five assessment processes available in
the APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams,
IB exams, departmental comprehensive
exams, and credit granted through portfolio
assessment.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Students whose primary language is not
English must take the ESL placement test
in conjunction with the English writing
placement test prior to registering for their
first term at Augsburg. Students' placement
in ESL, ENG 101 Developmental Writing,
or ENG 111 Effective Writing will be
determined by their scores on the
Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption
from ESL) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the
English as a Second Language course, an
objective test will be administered to all
students in the class. The score on this test
and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ESL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to
100 and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will
fulfill the student's ESL requirement.
All students whose native language is
not English must stay enrolled in ENG
2171218 until such time that they pass the
ESL placement test at 85 percent or higher.
The ESL course can be counted only twice
in the total number of courses required for
graduation.
Students who fulfill the ESL requirement, by examination or by course
completion, have completed the modem
language core skill requirement for
graduation.
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ACADEMIC PROGRESS,
PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL
The College requires that all students
maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average (GPA) .
It should be noted that a minimum GPA
of 2.0 is required for graduation, with certain
majors requiring a higher minimum GPA.
Students whose overall academic
achievement falls below a 2.0 GPA will
either be placed on scholastic probation at
the end of the term or will be continued on
probation or will be dismissed from the
College. In addition, a freshman who
receives two zero grades or a sophomore,
junior, or senior who receives three zero
grades will be considered for probation or
dismissal. However, dismissal from the
College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Student Standing
Committee. Evidence of the student's commitment to academic progress is the primary consideration in deciding whether or not
to dismiss a student. Students who have a
poor academic record may be strongly
advised to withdraw before the end of a
term. Those on probation who voluntarily
withdraw from the College, as well as those
who are dismissed, must have special permission from the Student Standing
Committee to re-enroll. Students who have
been dismissed may apply for readmission
after one year, at which time the Student
Standing Committee will review the application for readmission accompanied by any
statements and evidence attesting to his or
her commitment to academic success.
Students may be removed from probation when the cumulative GPA reaches 2.0.
Students placed on probation as freshmen
for having earned two zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to sophomore, if they have
not earned additional zero grades, and if
their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. Students
placed on probation as sophomores for
having earned three zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to junior and their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0.
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the
guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he or she may appeal the decision within 10 days to the Committee on
Student Standing.
Student class years are based on the
number of courses completed:
Freshman-fewer
Sophomore-fewer
credits
Junior-fewer
than 7 course credits
than 16 course
than 24 course credits
Senior- 24 or more course credits
Dean's List
The Dean's List, compiled after each
semester, lists undergraduate students
whose grade point average for a semester is
3.5 or better. Students must be full-time
students (a minimum equivalent of three
full course credits for a weekday schedule
student or two equivalent full course credits for a Weekend College student), graded
on the traditional grading system, with no
incompletes in courses offered for credit.
Courses taken outside of a program's calendar (e.g., crossover courses taken in a
Weekend College trimester term by a day
student or in a semester term by a weekend student) are not calculated when
determining the Dean's List. If permission
is given by the student, an announcement
is sent to the hometown newspaper of each
student on the Dean's List.
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88 Academic Information
Latin Honors
Qualification for Commencement
Augsburg recognizes those students
who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin honors upon completion of a baccalaureate
degree.
Augsburg College has one commencement ceremony per academic year in the
month of May. Undergraduate students
who will not have met degree requirements
by the end of the spring term may qualify
to participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three course creditslrequirements will remain in their program at the
end of the spring term, and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the
summer or fall terms following participation in commencement. Candidates for
graduation who will complete summer or
fall terms will be noted as such in the commencement program. In addition, candidates who will complete in summer or fall
may be required to sign a statement
acknowledging remaining degree requirements in order to participate in commencement. A student will not graduate nor will
a degree be conferred until all graduation
requirements are met, regardless of participation in commencement.
This designation and the standards set
are in effect for all students who complete
degree requirements in May 2004 or later.
Latin honors replaces the previous honors
designation of "With Distinction." Students
may also receive honors recognition for
departmental honors and for participation
in the honors program. (See individual
department and program descriptions for
details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude: 3.9-4.0 GPA plus
successful completion of the summa oral
examination.
Magna cum laude: 3.8-3.89 GPA.
Cum laude: 3.6-3.79 GPA.
To be eligible, a student must complete
a minimum of fourteen traditionally graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than the following number of elective
passlno pass graded credits at Augsburg
(classes offered only as P/N by the department will not be counted, nor will "N"
grades):
2004 graduates-6
2005 graduates-4
2006 graduates-3
2007 and thereafter-2
For additional information, including
the guidelines for the Summa Cum Laude
oral examination, go to the Latin Honors
section at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolV
registrar>.
EnrollmentIDegree Verifications
Augsburg College has authorized the
National Student Clearinghouse to act as
its agent for verification of student enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
13454 Sunrise Valley Road, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: <www.degreeverifyorg>
Phone: 703-742-4200
Fax: 703-742-4239
E-mail: degreevenfy@studentclearing
house.org
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Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state
approving agency for Veterans Education.
Veterans should consult with the
Enrollment Center about completion of the
enrollment certificate and the forwarding
of other information to the Veterans
Administration. Veterans will need to meet
the requirements of the Veterans
Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received.
FOUR-YEAR ASSURANCE
PROGRAM
This program applies to students who
enter the day program schedule as fulltime freshmen in the fall of 1996 and
thereafter. New freshmen are assured that
they will be able to graduate in four
years-if they maintain continuous fulltime enrollment for four years, maintain a
2.0 GPA, and follow the Four-Year
Assurance Program g u i d e l i n e ~ they
r
will receive the remaining required courses
free of additional tuition. A few majors are
excluded from this program. Contact
Academic Advising for a list of eligible
majors. Students must complete a formal
Four-Year Assurance Degree Plan with the
College before the end of their sophomore
year (prior to completing 16 course credits) in order to qualify. Contact Academic
Advising for details.
4 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg College is required to give notice
of the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records-You have the right to
review and inspect substantially all of your
education records maintained by or at
Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review your
records.
Right to request amendment of
education records-You have the right to
seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of your right to privacy This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg
decides not to alter your education records
according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information -You have the right to be asked
and to give Augsburg your permission to
disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records,
except to the extent that FERPA and the
regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One
exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate education interests. A
school official is a person employed by the
College in an administrative, supervisory,
academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or company with whom the College has contracted
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of
Trustees, or a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or gnevance committee, or assisting another
school official performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill his
or her professional responsibility.
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Right to withhold disclosure of
"directory information"-FERPA uses
the term "Directory Information" to refer
to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg
College without notification of the request
or disclosure to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any
decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory
Information, any future request for such
information from persons or organizations
outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
"Directory information" includes
t h e following:
The student's photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory
Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no
liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Office
of the Registrar must be notified in writing
of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received
by the registrar prior to Sept. 15 (or within
10 school days of the start of a subsequent
term for a new student), it will be assumed
that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new form for withholding
disclosure must be completed each academic year.
The student's date and place of birth;
Right t o complain to FERPA
Office-You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, concerning Augsburg's failure to comply with
FERPA.
The student's major field of study;
Reporting Educational lnformation
The student's academic class level;
Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate what
information may be reported in the letter.
The student's name;
The student's address;
The student's telephone number;
The student's e-mail address;
The student's enrollment status
(FT/HT/LHT);
The student's participation in
officially recognized activities and
sports;
The student's degrees and awards
received;
The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
The student's dates of attendance;
The most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the
student; and
92 DEPARTMENTS
AND PROGRAMS
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a liberal arts institution, Augsburg
College believes that knowledge and-truthare interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic
world, however, divides this unified truth
into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual
disciplines is subdivided into courses that
make it more accessible to students. These
courses can be arranged in various ways to
construct majors, to create the substance
of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
Weekend College classes are published
each spring in a separate booklet and
online.
Since some courses are offered alternate
years, it is important that the student
review major requirements and course
offerings with an adviser to ensure that all
can be met.
Descriptions and schedules for Sumnier
Session, the Master of Arts in Education,
Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of
Arts in Nursing, Master of Business
Administration, Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies, and Master of
Social Work courses are published in separate catalogs.
Credits
Descriptions of courses are arranged by
departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject
matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a more
detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a
particular course can be obtained from
the instructor.
Department entries also contain a
narrative discussion of the educational
philosophy of each department, its goals,
and its place in the College's program. A
listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
A full course is offered for one course
credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or one-quarter course credit, are
offered in the Division of Professional
Studies. Unless noted, all courses are one
course credit. A full course has the approximate value of four semester credits or six
quarter hours. Most day program courses
meet for three 60-minute periods or two
90-minute periods per week with additional time required for laboratory work. All
full credit Weekend College courses meet
for eight 3.5-hour sessions during fall and
winter terms, and for seven +hour sessions during spring term.
Class Schedule
Numbering
Courses listed are subject to change. In
general, classes are offered fall andlor
spring terms unless otherwise indicated.
The schedule of classes offered through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) for fall and spring terms is only
available ,on-line.
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses. Courses numbered 300
and above are classified as upper division.
In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for freshmen, 200s for sophomores, 300s
for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
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Departments and Programs 93
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before
enrolling in a higher level course are listed
n the course description as prerequisites.
A student may enroll in a course when a
prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there
s prior approval by the professor teaching
the course.
NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all
schedules. Refer to Augnet Records and
Registration for information on when specific courses are offered.
Every department offers opportunities
for internships and independent study. The
course description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional
statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
INTERNSHIPS
Registration for internships consists of
the following steps:
1. Obtain the internship registration
permission form from the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning and secure
the signatures of the faculty supervisor and
director of the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning.
2. Register for the Internship during
the registration period. The signed permission form must be turned in at the time of
registration. (Students may pre-register
without a placement secured, but a suitable internship must be found by the end
of the registration or drop/add period.)
3. A learning agreement (forms are
available in the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning) must be completed with
the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning,
with copies made for the faculty supervisor and student.
InternshipIOn-campus
InternshipIOff-campus (.5)
InternshipIOn-campus (.5)
InternshipIOff-campus
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in
which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement
that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in
the placement. Prior to the beginning of the tendregistration, interested students
must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission
to register.
Internship/On-campus
InternshipIOff-campus (.5)
Internship/On-campus (.5)
InternshipIOff-campus
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links
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t s Programs
the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. Participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the beginning
of the tedregistration, interested students must consult with the departmental
internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Center for Service, Work, and
Learning regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399
internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT STUDIES
299
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the
direction of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores
and juniors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
Independent StudyIResearch
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to
junior and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
See listing under Business Administration.
A,
erican Indian Studies is a major
that gives students the opportunity to learn
about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided
with a multidisciplinary understanding of
the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, cul-
ture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy, religion, political and social forces,
and the legal status and sovereignty of
American Indians. This course of study
exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
Coordinator:
Eric Buffalohead
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Associated Faculty:
Eric Buffalohead (Sociology), Elise
Marubbio (English), John Gregg (History)
Adjunct Faculty:
Sophia Jacobson, Steve Chapman,
Richard Gresczyk, Dale Weston
American Indian Studies Major
Ten courses including;
INS 105 Introduction to American
Indian Studies
ENG 216 American Indian Literature
INS 105
or INS 264 American Indians in the
INS 260
HIS 336
REL 370
INS 499
Cinema
Contemporary American
Indians
American Indian History
American Indian Spirituality
and Philosophical Thought
Capstone Project
In addition student must complete four
electives. At least five of the courses
toward the major must be upper division.
Minor:
Five courses including INS 105. At least
two must be upper division.
Introduction to American Indian Studies
Designed to introduce students to the content areas of the American Indian
Studies curriculum, this course includes an overview of American Indian history, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, and American Indian literature, art, music, and language.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
ENC 216
American lndian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in
which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking
skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.
INS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and historical origins of women's roles and status in society Comparative
roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native American and African
tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and
China.
i l S 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
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American lndian Studies
INS 260
Contemporary American Indians
In this topics-oriented course, students focus on issues that face contemporary
American Indians, including tribal sovereignty and identity politics, treaty
rights, language retention and education, religious freedom, and Indian
activism.
INS 264
American Indians in the Cinema
Indians in the Cinema surveys various images of American Indians created by
Hollywood and television. Focusing on films from the 1910s to the present,
the course provides an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century,
and how it is reflective of Western cultural and racial ideologies.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States.
INS 320
American Indian Women
Through life histories of Indian women, the course examines the vital roles
and contributions of women in past and present tribal cultures. It explores the
continuity of women's roles over times and the changes in these roles, precipitated by the influences of Western colonialism. The course also assesses how
American Indian women have crossed cultural boundaries and influenced
non-tribal communities through their activism and traditionalism. This course
is cross-listed with Women's Studies.
INS 332
Native American Storytelling
The objective of this course is to study Native American Storytelling from a
cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions will be emphasized and
studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be
expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling
traditions.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife.
INS 495
Topics in American Indian Studies
Individual courses designed to investigate specific topics such as Indigenous
Filmmakers, American Indian Women in Film, Contemporary Indigenous
Issues of North and South America, and American Indian literature Seminar.
INS 499
Independent ResearchICapstone Project
An independently designed research project to fulfill the capstone requirement.
A,
is important as a field of study
for our time, helping us to create order and
beauty in the design and function of communities. Realizing this,we have made
design and sensitivity to all aspects of visual experience central to the art program at
Augsburg.
Giving and receiving visual messages is
so much a part of everyday life that it is
often taken for granted. At the same time,
however, the interchange of visual ideas is
frequently misunderstood. The task of the
artist, art teacher, graphic designer, architect, and art historian is to celebrate visual
experience through a variety of media and
art examples. In short, the visual arts teach
us how to see.
Because of the College's commitment to
the liberal arts, the visual arts, as taught at
Augsburg, draw ideas and inspiration from
all disciplines. Art as a human activity
involves manual skill, although to become
broadly significant it should interact with
other fields, such as language, history,
drama, music, literature, philosophy, theology, business, physical education, and science.
A liberal arts college like Augsburg is
an ideal setting for the study of art because
it provides a constant possibility for the
interaction of ideas, disciplines, and attitudes. At Augsburg, art study is further
enhanced by associations with a significant
number of art galleries and museums in
the TWin Cities area.
Art Faculty
Kristin Anderson (Chair), Lynn
Bollman, Tara Christopherson,John
McCaffrey
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 223 Printmaking I
or ART 225 Graphic Design I
or ART 360 Watercolor Painting
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
or ART 250 Ceramics I
or ART 325 Fiber and Form
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
Studio majors must participate in at least
one exhibit during their senior year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identlfy current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses
including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 19th- and 20th-Century Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I or ART 221
Sculpture I
Departmental Honors
Art History Minor
GPA of 3.5 in the major and overall,
portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or
research (art history majors) reflecting
high quality work, and special projects
such as senior exhibition and research.
Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the
senior year.
Five art history courses including
ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one
in art history. Up to four courses may be
taken in one studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Graphic Design
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 240, ART
107, and three additional studio courses.
Eight art courses, including four in
graphic design, one art history, and three
electives.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART
210, ART 243, ART 244 and ART 249 or
349.
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions. Some studio courses have
lab fees.
STUDIO ART FOUNDATIONS
ART 102
Design
A study of design as the unifylng foundation for the visual arts. Two- and
three-dimensional projects demonstrating the use of the basic design elements
and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Introduction to basic drawing concepts, media, and surfaces.
STUDIO ART
ART 100, 300 Special Topics
Occasional courses dealing with subjects not usually offered by the department.
ART 105
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the
material environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
ART 106
Calligraphy I
Introduction and practice of calligraphic writing and designing with emphasis
on the broad-edged pen.
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic or oil.
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Art 99
ART 132
Photography
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression, and communication
with attention to black-and-white photographic processes. Students need
access to a 35mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately
$200-225.
ART 210
Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in
architecture. Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical
review of drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing
processes as modes of perception and cognition.
ART 215
Design for New Media I
Exploration of the fundamental techniques and technologies used in digital
media, focusing on web design.
ART 221
ART 223
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design in various media.
Print Making I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
ART 224
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design.
Theory and practice of coordinating visual imagery and typography for print
publications using page layout software.
ART 225
ART 250
Graphic Design I
An introduction to the principles and techniques of graphic design using page
layout software. Emphasis on designing with text and image.
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding
and glazing.
ART 306
Calligraphy II
Advanced work in calligraphic media and design.
ART 315
Design for New Media II
Exploration of the latest technologies used in the theories and practice of animation, interactive programming, and advanced digital design. (Prereq.: ART
215 or instructor permission)
ART 320
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional
and contemporary typography; exploring letterforms using digital, hand-set
type, and hand lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 325
Fiber and Form
An introduction to hand papermaking and artist's books. Emphasis on exploration of fiber sources and book forms to create synthesis of original surface,
text, image, and sequence. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
100 Art
ART 330
Graphic Design II
An advanced study of the graphic design of typography and visual imagery for
print production using the computer. Includes identification of design problems and presentation to client. (Prereq.: ART 225)
ART 340
Digital Imaging
Exploration of the creation of visual images using the computer as a paint
brush, pencil, pen, and camera. Emphasis will be placed on visual communication and expression. (Prereq.: Any ART, MIS, or CSC course)
ART 351
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics with an emphasis on throwing or handbuilding
and glazing. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study of painting. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 360
Watercolor Painting
Study of transparent watercolor, emphasizing perceptual painting and abstraction from observation in the studio and on location.
ART 368
Print Making II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and monolunique methods. Use of
larger formats, multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged.
(Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
ART AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modem times.
Includes reading, research, viewing of slides, and visits to museums.
Note: Thefollowing courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year:
ART 243
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated
by Western and non-Western examples.
ART 244
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity since 1750, as illustrated by Western and non-Western examples.
ART 2491349 The Designed Environment
This course addresses the designed environment, the intentionally designed
places in which we live. We will investigate architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design; class sessions consist almost exclusively of walking
tours and site visits to prominent examples of design excellence. (Prereq.:
None for ART 249; ENG 111 and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for
ART 349)
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Art 101
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
"traditional" arts, and the work of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture,
and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the
18th centuries. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 388
19th- and 20th-Century Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through
the present. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture,
and folk arts.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ART 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
ART 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
ART 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
ART 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
ASIANSTUDIES
See listing under East Asian Studies.
T
he initial months after entering college as a first-year student are an exciting
period of change. The faculty and staff
wish to assist students in making a successful transition to being college students
and to help them become part of this academic community. Through the summer orientation program, the fall orientation
weekend, and the Augsburg Seminar, students are introduced to the character of the
College, its heritage as an urban, liberal
arts college of the Church, the process of
learning in a community where ideas are
valued and treated seriously, and the logistics of being students.
Augsburg Seminar
At registration, all first-year students in
the day program enroll in a selected content course or course pair and a parallel
Augsburg Seminar. These 'linked' courses
integrate disciplina~ycontent with various
learning strategies and community-building opportunities beneficial to all beginning students.
AUC 101
B
Each content course normally meets
three hours per week for the entire semester and is valued at 1.0 course credit. The
Augsburg Seminar meets once a week for
eight weeks for a .25 course credit. The
Augsburg Seminar offers the opportunity
for further discussion of topics from the
paired content course, along with presentations on campus life, academic resources
and study skills, and a hands-on introduction to the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
While the content course is graded on a
traditional point basis, the Augsburg
Seminar is graded Pass/No credit (PIN).
However, performance in the course is
linked to performance in the seminar.
All freshman students must successfully complete the entire Augsburg Seminar in
order to fulfill the graduation requirement,
even if they drop the linked content
course. Permission to complete the seminar after withdrawal from the content
course is at the discretion of the instructor.
Augsburg Seminar (.25 course)
A series of fall-term meetings with an Augsburg seminar adviser to discuss
issues related to becoming an active member of the Augsburg College community of learners. Discussion will be based upon topics and readings from the
connected content course and other disciplines and sources. (P/N grading only)
iology is the study of life, and it is
natural that we, as contemplative living
creatures, seek a deeper understanding of
the living world that envelops us. This
search has led to the realization that the
Earth is filled with an enormous variety of
living organisms. Since humans are a part
of the biological world, an understanding
of the basic biological processes common
to all organisms is essential to attain selfunderstanding and to provide a basis for
wise decisions.
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Biology 103
In recent decades great strides have
been made in understanding important
biological processes, particularly those at
the cellular, molecular, and ecosystem levels. Biological research has also provided
some extremely important benefits to
humans, including advances in medicine,
agriculture, and food science.
An understanding of biological systems
depends, in part, on the principles of
physics and chemistry; thus a firm background in the physical sciences is also
important in the study of biology.
For many, an undergraduate major in
biology serves as a basis for further study
Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to
careers in college or university teaching,
basic and applied research, and public
health. Many have entered professional
programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have
gone directly into secondary education,
biomedical industries, laboratory research,
natural resources, and environmental education.
Biology Faculty
William Capman (Chair), Ralph
Butkowski, Robert Herforth, Dale
Pederson, Mark Strefeler
Students may choose one of the following degree options: Bachelor of Science in
Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, or
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Nine courses including:
BIO 113 Introductory Organismal Biology
BIO 114 Introductory Genetics,
Evolution, and Ecology
BIO 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
and
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 481 Ecology
and five upper division biology courses
chosen from the following list:
BIO 351
BIO 353
BIO 355
BIO 361
BIO 369
BIO 440
BIO 471
BIO 473
BIO 474
BIO 476
BIO 481
BIO 495
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
Genetics
Plant Biology
Biochemistry
Plant Physiology
Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
Animal Physiology
Developmental Biology
Microbiology
Ecology
Special Topics in Biology
BIO 491 Biology Seminar (non-credit)
is required of all juniors and seniors.
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Science
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 1151116 General Chemistry
CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 145/146 Calculus
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
The same biology course requirements
as for the Bachelor of Science degree, but
with the following supporting courses:
104 Biology
Required Supporting Courses for
Bachelor of Arts
CHM 105/106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General
Chemistry
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 122 Calculus for the
Social and Behavioral Sciences
or MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 163 Introductory
Statistics
or PSY 215 Research Methods:
Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Bachelor of Arts in Life Sciences
This major is appropriate for students
also seeking secondary teaching licensure
in biology.
Requirements are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts in Biology degree, but
with the following differences:
Only four upper division biology courses are required (one from each grouping)
Two additional science courses are
required, chosen from the following list:
PHY 101
PHY 106
An introductory geology course
Transfer course policy for majors and
minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC
courses, must be approved in writing by
the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within
the last 10 years will be considered. No
more than two upper division courses from
other institutions may be applied toward
the major.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall,
one course of approved independent study
(Bio 499) with both oral and poster presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the department
by Sept. 30 of 'the senior year or Feb. 28 in
the case of students planning to graduate
in the following December.
Minor
A course in general chemistry and five
biology courses including BIO 113, 114,
215, and two upper division courses.
In planning their courses of study students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology
department. BIO 113 and 114 and
Principles of Chemistry (or General
Chemistry) should be taken in the first
year, and BIO 215 and Organic Chemistry
in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their
college careers. A GPA of 2.0 for BIO 113,
114, and 215 is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper division biology courses. A
grade of 2.0 or above is required for all
upper division courses applied toward the
major.
Biology for Pre-Medical Students
Pre-medical students should include a
two-semester sequence in physics and a
two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Many medical schools also require
two semesters of calculus.
Students should consult members of
the biology faculty for information specific
to medical school application.
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Graduate and Professional Training
Graduate programs in biological fields
require coursework similar to that for premedical education, and may also require
undergraduate research experience. Health
care professions (physician assistant, physical therapist, veterinarian,. etc.). have sDecific requirements that should be discuised
with an adviser in the department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has s~ecific
licensing requirements for biology teachers, the science portions of which are satisfied by the Augsburg Life Sciences major.
The state requirements may be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
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identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements. All upper division biolOgy requirements for
licensure
must be completed before beginning student teaching.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter
of this national biology honor society is
open to those students who have completed at least one upper division biology
course and have a GPA of 3.0 in biology.
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Cooperative Education
The department works with the Office
of Cooperative Education in identif~lng
and defining co-op ed experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin
Cities.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratoky. Prereq.: SCI 110)
BIO 101
Human Biology
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspecrive.
Includes discussion of the maIeculat and celiular lmik oi life, g n e t i a . organ
systems, and human impact on the errvi-rommt. (Three one-horn lectures. A
student may not receive credit for both BIO 101 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or another chemistry course strongly
recommended. Fall)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are
emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to
gather and analyze data and propose and test theories are considered. (Prereq.:
MPG 2. Three one-hour lectures, three hours laboratory. Does not apply to the
major or minor)
106 Biology
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three one-hour
lectures, three hours laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO
101 and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor. Prereq.: CHM 100 or
another chemistry course strongly recommended. Spring)
BIO 113
lntroductory Organismal Biology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to organismal biology for
science majors, including diversity natural history, physiology, and structure.
BIO 113,114, and 215 must be taken in sequence except by permission of
instructor. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory, some Saturday
field trips. Prereq: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT 105, concurrent
registration in CHM 105/115. Fall)
BIO 114
lntroductory Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
Second of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to cellular functioning,
metabolism, classical and population genetics, evolution, and ecology. BIO
113, 114, and 215 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Spring)
BIO 215
Introductory Cellular Biology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function
in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three one-hour lectures, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114, CHM 106 or 116. Fall)
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life history, and phylogeny. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology
of the vertebrate. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO
113, 114. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and molecular analysis. (Three onehour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215. Spring)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and plants, including the study
of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. Fall)
Biochemistry
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics, and intermediary metabolism and its integration. (Three
one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215, CHM 352. Fall)
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the processes involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to
structure and life history. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 215. Spring)
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BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, and cellular basics for immunity
(Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215. Fall)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory perception as well as neural and hormonal control of these functions,
emphasizing vertebrates. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 215, and PHY 116 or 122 strongly recommended. Fall)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur
during embryonic development of animals, including genetic control of devel-
opment. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215.
Spring)
Microbiology
BIO 476
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial,
and medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human
pathogens. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215,
junior standing. Spring)
BIO 481
Ecology
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a
survey of biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation.
(Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips.
Prereq.: BIO 215, MPG 4 or h4AT 122 or MAT 163. Fall)
BIO 491
Seminar (0.0 course)
A weekly meeting of biology majors. Active participation by juniors and
seniors is required, including oral presentations. Guest speakers are often
invited. A noncredit requirement for the major. (Spring)
BIO 495
Special Topics in Biology
Courses covering special topics not otherwise covered by our other course
offerings. Topics may vary.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BIO 199
(
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 93. (Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. P/N only)
BIO 299
BIO 399
Directed Study
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus, half credit) on page 93. (Prereq.: BIO 215. P/N only)
BIO 499
Independent StudyIResearch
(Prereq.: BIO 215. P/N only)
BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, MKT
0
ur mission is to prepare students
for professional careers in business or for
graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and
communication, emphasizes both theory
and practice, and is shaped by the needs of
the business community The department
fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical
expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best serve
both the student and the community by
providing an education that is technically
competent, ethically based, and socially
aware.
Majors
The Department of Business
Administration offers five majors: business
administration (BUS), accounting (ACC) ,
finance (FIN), management information
systems (MIS), and marketing (MKT).
Specializations
Within the business administration
major there are three specializations: management, music business, and international
business. Within the accounting major
there are three specializations: general
accounting, public accounting, and managerial accounting.
Certificate Programs
Faculty
John C. Cerrito (Chair), Nora M. Braun
(MIS Coordinator), C. Lee Clarke, Marc
Isaacson, Amin E. Kader (International
Business Coordinator), Ashok K. Kapoor
(Finance Coordinator), Jim Kattke, Steven
J. LaFave, Lori L. Lohman (Marketing
Coordinator), Fekri Meziou, John Molloy,
Thomas Morgan, Magdalena M. PalecznyZapp (Management Coordinator), Milo A.
Schield, David G. Schwain, Kathryn A.
Schwalbe, Stuart M. Stoller (Accounting
Coordinator)
Certificate programs in the Department
of Business Administration are designed to
meet the needs of working people looking
for specific skills to help them in their job,
or to pursue a new career. The Department
offers certificates in information technology, business management, and finance
through the Weekend College program.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate without intentionally taking courses in excess of the minimum
number required (see page 75), students
must avoid taking too many electives in
the major or minor or exceeding the 13course limit per academic department (14
courses for accounting majors). Courses
designated as ACC, BUS, FIN, MIS, and
MKT are considered as being in the same
academic department. Taking extra electives, or choosing a particular combination
of major and minor may require students
to complete more than the minimum
number of credits required for graduation.
Exceptions are noted in the major.
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Internships
Transfer students must complete at
least four of the upper division courses
required in the major at Augsburg or
obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10
years ago will not be accepted.
Students are strongly encouraged to
work with the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning and department faculty to
obtain an internship
(BUS/ACC/FIN/MIS/MKT 399) during
their junior or senior year. Internships can
provide students with experience that may
be valuable in competing for jobs after
graduation. Advisers should be consulted
about internships.
Advising
International Business
Students who plan to major in business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS,
or marketing are strongly encouraged to
select a departmental adviser who teaches
in their major. This should be done by the
end of the sophomore year at the latest. In
addition to advising, departmental faculty
can counsel majors on their careers, assist
majors in obtaining internships or jobs,
and provide letters of recommendation for
prospective employers or graduate programs.
The international business faculty
actively support international study.
For additional details, see the section on
International Partners under International
Studies in this catalog, or consult the
departmental coordinator for international
business or other overseas opportunities.
Transfer Students
Entrepreneurship
Non-business majors are encouraged to
take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
T
he major in business administration
prepares students for professional careers
in business administration or for graduate
studies. The three specializations within
this major share a common business core.
This common core provides students with
a broad foundation so they can readily
adapt to internal changes in interests and
goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
Business Core
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 270 Data Management for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
or PHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
FIN 331 Financial Management
Specialization in Management
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 440 Strategic Management
BUS 465 International Management
MIS 376 Project Management
or ECO 318 Management Science
Specialization in International
Business
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 362 International Business
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
and one additional upper division course in
either international business or international economics.
Students must also complete three
semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact
the international business coordinator for
details on language equivalents or other
sonfigurations.
Specialization in Music Business
See description and requirements in the
Music section of the catalog.
Combined Major in Business
Administration and Economics
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting I1
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or FIN 331 Financial Management
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
MKT 252
BUS 379
and one other upper division business
administration, accounting, finance, MIS
or marketing course.
11 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of.Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course
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Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221 and 222, BUS
242, MKT 252, FIN 33 1 or BUS 379. Other
configurations may be permitted with the
approval of the department chair.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
MKT 252, and three courses in international business (one may be i n international economics).
This minor is automatically completed
while completing a major in accounting,
MIS or marketing.
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives
i n international economics.
BUS 105
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as MUS 105.
BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning,
and control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional manager.
BUS 254
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this
idea successfully Examines the construction of a viable business plan with
attention to the resources needed for success.
BUS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
PHI 300
Business Law and Ethics
(See Department of Philosophy for course description)
BUS 301
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human
resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or consent of instructor)
112 Business Administration
BUS 362
International Business
This course views international business from a global perspective, including
views of the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each
topic is supported with real-life case studies (Pre-req.: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or MKT 252, consent of instructor)
BUS 368
Responding to the Challenge of Japan
An examination of current Japanese business practices from a cultural perspective. TV documentaries, readings from periodicals, plus participation in a seminar model. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
BUS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
How to read and interpret data to make better business decisions. Topics
include descriptive statistics (emphasis on confounding and conditional reasoning) and statistical inference (confidence intervals and statistical significance). Software used is either Minitab or Excel. (Prereq.: MIS 175 or 260 or
270 and either MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC-Additional sessions
are required, usually on a weekday evening.)
BUS 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242, 379,
FIN 331, MIS 175, MKT 252)
BUS 439
Risk Management and Insurance
Analyzes exposure to accidental loss-its identification, measurement, and
evaluation. Reviews techniques for loss prevention and control. Surveys primary types of insurance. (Prereq.: FIN 331 and BUS 379)
BUS 440
Strategic Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.:
BUS 242)
BUS 465
International Management
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and
the board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders.
(Pre-req.: BUS 242)
BUS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include
multivariate modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq: BUS 379. Fall: evening)
BUS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BUS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus.
half credit) on page 93.
BUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
BUS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
BUS 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 94.
T h e major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has two tracks: general
accounting and professional accounting.
The general accounting specialization is
adequate for a wide variety of positions.
The professional accounting track includes
two specializations: public accounting and
managerial accounting. The public
accounting specialization is recommended
for positions with CPA firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidlygrowing companies.
The two professional specializations
relate to two professional designations: the
CPA and the CMA. A certified public
accountant (CPA) focuses on external
reporting; a certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting.
The public accounting specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CPA exam; the managerial specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in
addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State
Board of Accountancy, accounting majors
in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination
after graduation.
Effective May 2006, students will need
to complete the equivalent of 150 semester
hours of education to be licensed as
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) . This
can be completed in four years through
accelerated undergraduate work. Another
option is to complete a four-year Bachelors
degree plus a Masters degree.
Accounting Core
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 270 Data Management for
Business
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
or PHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
FIN 331 Financial Management
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and
Practice I1
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
Students are encouraged to take the
courses in the sequence given above.
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax
Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
(Exception to 13-course limit)
Specialization in Managerial
Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal
Audit and Management Consulting and
MIS 375 Management Information Systems
in the Organization. (Exception to 13course limit)
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Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221,222, FIN 331 or ACC 324, ACC
322,323
and one of the following: MIS 175, BUS
379, ECO 112, or 113.
This minor is recommended for majors
in MIS and finance.
ACC 221
Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of
accounting, the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222
Principles of Accounting II
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and
controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis
on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders' equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial
decision making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221,222, BUS 242,379,
MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of -planning and compliance
for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, FIN 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
ACC 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPAk role to form
the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
116 Accounting
ACC 424
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Studenrs work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221,222, BUS 242,379,
FIN 331, MIS 175 or 260 or 270, MKT 252)
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
ACC 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
ACC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
ACC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
ACC 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
T
he Finance major
prepares
students
.
for professional careers in corporate
finance and the financial services industry.
Besides careers in the financdaccounting
area in all businesses large and small, this
major leads to careers in banking, brokerages, insurance, and investment banking.
Courses focus on financial theory and
practice, investments, accounting theory,
money and banking, and international
finance.
Students are encouraged to complete an
internship prior to graduation.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets
such as Excel is expected.
Coursework provides a foundation for
graduate school and professional career
examinations such as the Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) conducted by the
Association for Investment Management
and Research (AIMR).
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BUS 379
Finance Maior
Finance Core Requirements
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 270 Data Management for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
or PHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
FIN 331 Financial Management
Required Finance Courses
5 courses including:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I (Prereq: ACC 222)
FIN 433 Financial Theory: Policy and
Practice (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438 Investment Theory (Prereq:
ENG 111 and FIN 331)
FIN 460 International Finance (Prereq:
FIN 331)
EC0 315 Money and Banking (Prereq:
ECO 112)
FIN 240
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement and estate
planning.
FIN 331
Financial Management
This course includes financial statement analysis, risk and return, security valuation, capital budgeting, capital structure and working capital management.
(Prereq: ECO 112 or ECO 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3)
FIN 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management,
corporate restructuring and corporate governance. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 438
Investment Theory
This is an introduction to investment decision making and portfolio management- theory and practice. Other topics include valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis, and derivatives. (Prereq: FIN 331)
FIN 460
International Finance
This course develops tools for practicing multinational financial management
including: currency exchange rates, risk, forecasting, spot and forward
rates, hedging, international monetary and trade flows as represented in
the accounting and macroeconomic identities for current account and
trade deficits. This course extends the framework of financial management
to include international transactions as well as ethical considerations.
(Prereq: FIN 331)
T
he major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems. MIS
studies information systems as both a
resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate
existing systems and to design and program new systems. MIS is an extensive
major (16 courses) and includes courses
from computer science, mathematics, economics, business, accounting, finance and
marketing as well as from MIS. If students
have a weak computer background, they
should also take MIS 175 for the major.
MKT 252
MIS 260
MIS 270
MIS 375
MIS 376
MIS 475
MIS 476
Principles of Marketing
Problem Solving for Business
Data Management for Business
Management Information
Systems in the Organization
Project Management
Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems Projects
Four required supporting courses:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science (co-requirement MAT
171)
CSC 170 Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
MAT 171 Discrete Math for Computing
(co-requirement for CSC 160)
Minor in MIS
Management Information Systems
Major
12 courses in business, accounting, marketing, and MIS:
BUS 242 Principles of Management
FIN 331 Financial Management
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
Seven courses including:
MIS 175, ACC 221, BUS 242 or MKT 252,
MIS 260 or 270, MIS 375, ECO 113, and
one of the following: MIS 376 or ECO 318.
Note: Completion of MIS 260 or MIS 270
satisfies any requirement for MIS 175.
-MIS 119
MIS 175
Principles of Computing for Business
An introductory course to develop understanding of basic computing concepts
and specific skills in using microcomputer software (Windows, Word, Excel,
Access, Powerpoint, e-mail, and the World Wide Web). Emphasis on solving
business-related problems using software, especially Excel. Students with a
strong computer background should take MIS 260 or 270 instead of MIS 175.
(Prereq.: MPG 2)
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
MIS 260
Problem Solving for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver and
Scenario Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision
support tools for problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Completion of MIS 260 satisfies any requirement
for MIS 175)
MIS 270
Data Management for Business
This course applies database management systems software capabilities to support the design and implementation of databases and related applications for
the purpose of business data management. Students will write, test, and debug
event-driven code in developing relational database applications. Students will
also learn the fundamentals of multi-user data management in network and
web environments. (Prereq.: MPG3. Completion of MIS 270 satisfies any
requirement for MIS 175)
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Broad understanrhg of using idomration ?stems to ~ p p o r st ~ n k a t i o n a ~
objectives. Topics include snaregic planning md rises 01 inkmarion sy.;tems,
busines procrrss analysis. and understnnding of the rechnolog architecture.
(Prereq.: BUS 242 or MkT 252, and ENG 311 )
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control,
and close projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: MIS 175 or 260)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and
process modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.:
MIS 260,270, and 375)
120 MIS
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 260, 270, 375, 376, and 475)
MIS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
MIS 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MIS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
T
he marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of marketing functions within both
business and not-for-profit organizations.
Career avenues include marketing
research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public
relations, sales promotion), and sales.
Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications,
with an emphasis on hands-on projects. In
addition, a unique course in the major,
"Building Working Relationships," provides an opportunity for students to examine interpersonal, group, and organizational relationshi~s.
'
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Marketing Major
ACC 222
BUS 242
MKT 252
PHI 300
FIN 331
MIS 175
Principles of Accounting I1
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Business Law and Ethics
Financial Management
Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 270 Data Management for
Business
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
Required Marketing Courses
6 courses including:
MKT 352 Marketing Research/Analysis
MKT 450 Marketing Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
MKT 350 Consumer ~ehavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355 Marketing
" Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
Marketing Core Requirements
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
MKT 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
MKT 350
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer
decision-making process. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and motivation on individual decision processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class,
family, and purchase situation influences. Application to everyday purchasing
situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of
research proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.:
MKT 252, BUS 379, ECO 113, or consent of instructor)
122 Marketing
MKT 354
Sales Management
Formulation, implementation, evaluation and control of sales force programs
designed to cany out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment, departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas
and compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 355
Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note:
Either MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 357
Advertising
Introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion as
important elements in modem marketing and communications. Note: Either
MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
MKT 450
Marketing Management
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term
planning issues; development and implementation of marketing plans.
(Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT 355 or 357, or consent of instructor)
MKT 466
International Marketing
Examination of issues and activities unique to marketing in an international
setting. Emphasis on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: MKT 252)
MKT495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MKT 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
MKT 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MKT 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
c
hemistry is the science that examnes and works toward understanding
changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because
matter includes the entire physical world,
such as the things we use, the food we eat,
and even ourselves. Correlating the
nsights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas
hat excite and offer opportunities to better
he entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their
work, including potential problems as well
as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly
educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education cumcuum is imperative if a chemist is to be both
truly human and truly scientific.
The department is on the list of
approved schools of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemlstry major that meets the chemistry backyound required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideas, the
Department of Chemistry has established
h e following objectives to help its stulents develop into mature scientists:
*To provide a course of study of suffi:ient rigor and depth to enable our graduktes who complete our ACS chemistry
najor to compete successfully with their
leers of similar ability in graduate school
)r research positions.
*To provide programs of study for proessional goals in addition to the tradition11positions as chemists.
*To provide an atmosphere of learning
so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may
change after graduation, and be able to
move into new areas as opportunities arise.
*To encourage students to take a broad
view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
*To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example
of the methodology of the natural sciences
in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying
the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and
the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society will
enhance the ability of non-science persons
to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Ron L. Fedie (Chair), Arlin E. Gyberg,
Joan C. Kunz, Sandra L. Olmsted
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
I, I1
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry I, I1
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
and two additional courses from:
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry I1
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
124 Chemistry
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
BIO 367
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
General Physics I, I1
Calculus I, I1
Because upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146 in
the freshman year and PHY 121,122 in the
sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Chemistry for Pre-Medical Students
Pre-medical students should plan to
take at least three courses (and usually
more) in biology. Students should consult
members of the chemistry department for
assistance in planning a course program
early in their college career.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
American Chemical Society Approved
Major
12 courses including:
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
I, I1
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry I, I1
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361,363 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory I
CHM 364,365 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory I1
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
One course from:
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four
semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, 11,111
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, I1
(should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modem Physics, additional
mathematics, research experience, reading
ability in German, and computer proficiency.
Departmental Honors
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.5 in chernistry, mathematics and physics, 3.0 overall;
one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115,116, CHM
351,352, and CHM 353.
Note: credit will not be granted for
both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM
106 and 116. Other restrictions are in the
course descriptions.
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Chemistry 125
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term
equence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
f H M 100
Chemistry for Changing Times I
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemisuy. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor nor apply as prerequisite for
other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall)
CHM 101
Chemistry for Changing Times II
Second semester of the year-long course. Applies concepts from CHM 100 to
environmental, organic, and biochemical problems of societal interest. A laboratory is included with this course. Does not count toward a chemistry major
or minor nor apply as prerequisite for other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: CHM
100, MPG 3. Spring)
EHM 105
Principles of Chemistry 1
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change,
chemical reactions, chemical bonding, energetics, and equilibrium. The
sequence, CHM 105,106, is designed for students who have not studied
chemistry in high school or who are less confidmr about their background in
chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351 or 353 f m CHM 106 and major
in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour T a b ~ r a t oP~rereq.:
~
MPG
2. Fall)
I H M 106
Principles of Chemistry II
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with more emphasis upon equilibrium
and the chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
I H M 115
General Chemistry I
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes
chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with
examples from inorganic chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry, MPG 4. Fall)
126 Chemistry
CHM 116
General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution
chemistry including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
Chemistry I, II
CHM 351,352 Organic
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step
Descriptive material is correlated by means of
. synthesis.
.
modem theories of chemical bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106
or 116. Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Cowrs graximetric and volumemc analysis and solution equilibrium in derail
a d gives an inrroduction ta eIectrochemica1 and specmphotometric techniques of analyis. The labomto. involves quant5irauve analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one f m - h o u r
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry I
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 (.5 course)
Physical Chemislry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and experimental applimtion of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (One four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
361 or concurrent registration and ENG 111)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry II
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 11 (.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM 364. (One four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 364
or concurrent registration. Spring)
CHM 367
Properties of Polymers
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details
of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
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Chemistry 127
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for
IR. L% NMR,and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced ropics in organic spnth=is. (Three hours of lecture, sir hours of hborator)?
Prereq.: CHM 352,353,361 or consent of instructor. Some reading knowledge
of German is helpfrrl. FaU)
CHM 470
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chmisay examines the organic chemisq of drug design znd drug
action Students study the mechanisms of drug banspert across biological
membranes. absorpdon. dismibntion, and dmg excretion; the relatienship
beween smcture and activity molcnilz recognition process in dmg-receptor
interactions; enzyme mechanisms: and the meiabohcpathmp by which dmgs
are detoxified. -4lso studied are the concepv nsed in rhe design of therapeutic
snbstances. (Prereq.: CtOn 352. BIO 367 i s se~ommended.Spring, al~ernare
yc5d
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353,361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Correlation of inorganic reactions using the electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory uses preparations of a variety of
techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352,361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
(.O course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry
majors under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors and
seniors are expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside
visitors are also invited to participate.
CHM 495
Topics in Chemistry
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and
organic chemistry.
CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project
(not counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic
year (that may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent
opportunity to be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing)
128 Chemistry
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CHM 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
CHM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
CHM 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
CHM 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. (Prereq.:junior or senior standing)
c
linical laboratory scientists perform
complex biological, microbiological, and
chemical tests on patient samples. They
also use, maintain, and troubleshoot
sophisticated laboratory equipment in the
performance of diagnostic tests. The clinical laboratory scientist analyzes these test
results and discusses them with the medical staff. Hdshe also possesses the skills
required for molecular diagnostic tests
based on DNA and RNA technologies. In
addition, the clinical laboratory scientist
will find opportunities in test development, experimental design, administration,
and education.
The cuniculum requires a minimum of
six semesters on campus to complete the
pre-requisite curriculum. Students spend
an additional 12 months of clinical education in a hospital-sponsored, accredited
program during their senior year. A bachelor of scieace degree is awarded at the satisfactory completion of all required course
work.
Admission to the clinical laboratory science major is on a competitive basis.
Students apply for admission to the clinical
laboratory science program early in the
spring semester of the academic year just
prior to the beginning of their professional
studies, typically in the junior year. Formal
acceptance into the hospital-sponsored
program is based on the submission of an
application for admission to the major,
personal recommendations, review of academic performance, and interview with the
Program Admission Committee. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall as
well as in science and mathematics courses
is strongly recommended. Acceptance into
the hospital program is not guaranteed by
the College. The hospital program affiliated
with Augsburg is the Fairview Health
Services. The program is in the process of
receiving accreditation by the National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory
Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 W Bryn Mawr,
Suite 670, Chicago, IL. 60631, 773-7148880.
During the clinical component in an
accredited hospital program, students will
register for 12.25 credits. The clinical
phase routinely begins in June with anticipated graduation the following spring.
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit
for certification examinations offered by
national certification agencies.
Hospital affiliates of Augsburg College
Fairview Health Services
FUMC-University
FUMC-Riverside
Fairview-Southdale
Fairview-Ridges
Generalized four-year academic plan for
Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) majors
To complete the program in four years,
students must:
a. achieve MPG 3 or 4, AND
b. qualify for ENG 111, AND
c. score above 45 on the critical thinking exam, AND
d. do not require ENG 217/218, AND
e. meet graduation skills requirements
within the major and supporting courses,
AND
f. satisfy the Engaging Minneapolis
requirement with BIO 1131114
130 Clinical Laboratory Science
First year:
Fall Term:
BIO 113: Organismic Biology
CHM 105 or CHM 115: General Chemistry
REL 100: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Term:
BIO 114: Genetics, Evolution & Ecology
CHM 106 or CHM 116: General Chemistry
ENG 111
Elective
Second Year:
Fall Term
BIO 215: Cell & Development
CHM 351: Organic Chemistry I
Re1 200: Search for Meaning
Elective
Spring Term
BIO 355: Genetics
CHM 352: Organic Chemistry I1
MAT 163: Statistics (QR)
Elective
Third Year:
Fall Term
BIO 369: Biochemistry
BIO 473: General Physiology
Elective
Elective
Spring Term
BIO 476: Microbiology
BIO 4xx Immunology
Elective
Elective
Fourth Year: Clinical Program
Summer Session
CLS 400: Introduction to CLS
CLS 405: Body Fluids
CLS 410: Clinical Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 415: Clinical Immunology
CLS 420: Immunohematology
Clinical Rotations:
Fall & Spring Semester
CLS 450: Applied Clinical Chemistry
CLS 455: Applied Hematology/Hemostasis
CLS 460: Applied Immunology
CLS 465: Applied Immunohematology
CLS 470: Applied Clinical Microbiology
Fall Semester
CLS 425: Clinical Chemistry
CLS 430: Clinical Microbiology
CLS 433: Virology/Mycology/Parasitology
CLS 435: Molecular Diagnostics
Clinical Rotations
Spring Semester
CLS 440: Laboratory Management &
Education
CLS 445: Research Design & Methods
CLS 475: Advanced Applications in CLS
CLS 480: Advanced Topics in CLS
CLS 485: Advanced Studies in CLS
BIO 490: Keystone course
Clinical Rotations
Special core requirement courses and
professional courses must be completed
with a grade of "C" or above. Students
must meet all college graduation requirements including those for General
Education, grade point, College residency
and total credits.
0
ur discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided
by the need to make communicative choices that are artful, ethical, and effective.
Students who major in communication
studies are concerned with: interpersonal
relationships, mass media, public advocacy
and social influence, group and organizational dynamics, and intercultural dimensions of communication.
Prospective majors should meet with a
departmental adviser as early as possible to
design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Communication Studies Faculty
Deborah Redrnond (Chair), Wes
Ellenwood, Robert Groven, Daniel Hanson,
David Lapakko
4 BACHELOR OF ARTS
Communication Studies Major
12 courses overall-seven required core
courses and five courses within one of
seven emphases. For transfer students, at
least six of these courses must be taken at
Augsburg.
Required of all Communication Studies
majors:
Public Speaking
COM 111
COM 188
Forensics Practicum (noncredit)
COM 321
Business and Professional
Speaking
or THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
or THR 360 Interpretive Reading
Argumentation
COM 351
Persuasion
COM 352
COM 354
COM 355
Interpersonal
Communication
Small Group
Communication
One of the following: ENG 223, 225, 226,
227
Professional Communication Emphasis
This area is intended for students interested in studying communication from an
artistic and humanities perspective. It is
appropriate for career interests such as:
communication graduate school; other
professional graduate programs (e.g. law
school), rhetorical criticism, political communication and being a professional trainer, communication consultant, professional
speaker, or speech writer.
Five additional electives from the following: COM 329,345,399,495,499;
THR 350,360; BUS 301,302; PHI 120,
241,260; POL 380,326,342,370,375;
PSY 325, PSY 371; REL 383; SOC 362,
SOC 363
Organizational Communication
Emphasis
Appropriate for: business related
careers such as professional manager, sales,
management consulting, technical consulting, internal communications, organizational or industrial consulting, human systems analyst or designer, and also graduate
programs in organizational studies.
Five additional electives from the following: COM 329,345,399,410,480,
495,499; BUS 242,340; CSC 160; INS
325; PSY 325,371,373; SOC 265,349,
375
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Appropriate for students seeking management careers (see Organizational
Communication electives)
132 Communication Studies
Human Relations Emphasis
Appropriate for students pursuing the
study of how organizations manage their
internal structure and personnel. People
who work in this area deal with such
issues as discrimination, work rules,
employee relations, etc.
Five additional electives from: COM
329,345,399,410; INS 325; PSY 373,485;
SOC 231,265,349,375
Marketing Communication Emphasis
Courses in this emphasis focus on the
communication aspects of the marketingcommunication mix. This emphasis is particularly helpful for students interested in
an organizational role in marketing communication.
Five additional electives from: COM
329,399,410,480; BUS 252,352,355,
357,450; POL 342; INS 325
Public Relations and Advertising
Emphasis
Courses are designed to prepare students for the growing fields public relations, crisis management, as well as advertising and promotional communication. An
internship in public relations, advertising,
or a related field is required.
Five additional electives from: COM
345,399,410,480; ART 132,224,225;
BUS 242,252,355; INS 325; MIS 379; PSY
373; SOC 349, POL 342
Mass Communication and Journalism
Courses are designed to prepare students for entry into television, film, journalism, e-media, (both performance and
production), media criticism and policy, or
graduate school in mass communication or
journalism.
Five electives from the following: COM
247,343,348,399,499: ART 132,215,
224,225,315,330,340; ENG 226,227,
241,327,347,445; POL 342,375; THR
232,325,333,350,360; BUS 254, INS 331
For All Seven Emphases
We encourage all majors to participate
in Augsburg's interscholastic foremics program. Day students are required to attend
at least two interscholastic speech tournaments. Registering for and completing
COM 188 (Forensics Practicum) is
required to document participation.
Students should be aware that the toumament season is essentially from October
through mid-March, and should plan
schedules accordingly.
All day majors should plan to include
at least one internship (COM 399) as one
of their electives.
Students may petition the department
to include as part of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not listed
above. Such requests must be submitted in
writing to the departmental adviser for
prior approval. Also, students may petition
to include up to three courses from other
ACTC schools as electives, with prior
approval of the adviser or department chair.
Film Major
The Augsburg film major reflects our
belief that students are transformed
through a well-rounded cumculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and
inquiry, ethical considerations, and an
understanding of the synergy between theory and practice. The major explores the
tension between art and commerce
through dialogues with film industry members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and our Film Artist
series. Students will gain experience in
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scripting, directing, editing, and acting for
both 16mm film and digital. Students will
be introduced to the study of film theory,
criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in
related fields such as art, English, theatre,
philosophy, communication studies,
women's studies, and American Indian
studies, to name a few.
Film Faculty
Deb Redmond (Program Director),
Kristin Anderson, Julie Bolton, Michael
Burden, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug
Green, Martha Johnson, Elise Marubbio,
John McCaffery, John Mitchell, Robert
Thom
Required of all Film Majors:
Six Core Courses
C O m H R 216 Intro to 16mm Film
Intro to Cinema Arts
ENG 241
ENG 495
History of Film
COMITHR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
COM 247
Documentary
THR 232
Acting
Five electives (three must be upper
division) must be chosen from the three
defined tracks below in consultation with
your advisor who is designated by the
program director. Note that not all elective
courses are offered every year, so altematives within the track may have to be
chosen.
Track #1 Production: This track is
designed for students interested in producing films/videos. Electives include:
C O m H R 495 16mm Film 11, COM 343
Studio Production, COM 348 Digital Video
Production, COM 499 Independent Study,
Art 132 Photography ART 215 Design for
New Media I, ART 315 Design for New
Media 11, ART 340 Digital Imaging, MUS
130 Intro to Music and the Fine Arts, THR
328 Stage Design.
Track #2 Performance: This track is
designed for students interested in acting
and directing. Electives include: THR 333
Acting for the Camera, THRENG 325
Playwriting, THR 366 Stage Direction,
THR 325 Stage Design, THR 360
Interpretive Reading, THR 350 Voice for
Stage and Screen,THR 499 Independent
Study, ENG 499 Screenwriting
Track #3 Theory & Culture: This track
is designed for students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context. Electives include: ENG 295 Writing
for the Arts and Popular Culture, ENG 245
Introduction to Literature, ENG 480
Criticism, COM 499, INS 495 Indigenous
Filmmakers, INS 264 American Indians in
Cinema, WST/INS 481 Native American
Women & Film, ART 240 Art History, PHI
260 Philosophy and the Arts, PHI 120
Ethics, SPA 248 Spanish and Latin
American Culture Through Film, REL 309
Religion at the Movies
Departmental Honors
The honors major is designed to
encourage overall excellence as well as
outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student.
Honors majors must maintain a 3.5 GPA in
the major and a 3.0 GPA overall, and, as
part of their major program, complete a
substantial independent project of honors
quality (COM 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
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Communication Studies Minor
Six courses including:
COM 111 Public Speaking
POL 342 Mass Communication in
Society
or COM 343 Studio Production
COM 35 1 Argumentation
or COM 352 Persuasion
COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
COM 345 Organizational Communication
or COM 355 Small Group
Communication
ENG 223,225,226 or 227
Film Minor
Six courses including:
ENG 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
C O M H R 216 Introduction to 16mm
Film
THR 333 Acting for Camera
COM 343 Studio Production
C O M H R 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
Plus one of the following:
THRIENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
COM 247 Documentary
COM 348 Digital Video Production
THR 366 Stage Direction
INS 495 Indigenous Filmmakers
Note: For transfer students, at least
three of these six courses must be courses
offered at Augsburg. Prospective minors
must obtain prior approval from a communication studies faculty adviser.
Communication ArtsILiterature
Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in public schools
and allows them to become licensed to
teach at the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
complete the requirements for this program with a minimum grade of 2.0 in
major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the major. All requirements in the major must be completed
prior to student teaching. The course
requirements for this program are listed in
the Department of English section of the
catalog.
COM 111
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis,
style, listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may take either
COM 111and 112 for credit, but not both. Fall, spring)
COM 188
Forensics Practicum
A non-credit experience in forensics. Students must attend two interscholastic
forensics tournaments between October and March. (Fall, spring)
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COMITHR 216 Introduction to 16 mm Film
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm. filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in BIW.
COM 247
Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on
experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.
COM 321
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students' speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111 or
112)
COM 329
Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Fall: alternate years)
COM 343
Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, script-writing, directing, and producing for video. Should be taken
concurrently with THR 333. (Fall)
COM 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation
of employees, organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems. (Fall: alternate years)
COM 348
Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on
post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine format news program and music video. (Prereq.:
COM 343 or 347)
COM 351
Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze
public arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM
111 or consent of instructor. Fall)
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COM 352
Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying
special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: COM
111or consent of instructor. Spring)
COM 354
Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers. (Spring)
COM 355
Small Croup Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
leadership styles and conflict management. (Spring)
COM 410
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
Understanding through dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing
world. Collateral readings, open dialogue, and individual projects. (WEC only)
COMITHR 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema's larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENG 241
and JRISR standing)
COM 480
Public Relations/PromotionaI Communication
Public relations in the modem world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. (WEC only)
COM 495
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary
sources and methodology of research.
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
COM 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
COM 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
COM 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
COM 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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See department listings for the following
approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 252
BUS 340
BUS 352
BUS 355
BUS 440
BUS 450
CSC 160
ENC 226
ENC 241
ENC 347
INS 325
MIS 379
T
he Augsburg computer science
department strives to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in
computer science. We offer both a B.A. and
a B.S. major. The computer science curriculum places emphasis on networks,
communications, and the use of computers
as an information access tool. The coursework provides students a strong base in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than on applications. We
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PHI 120
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 485
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
soc 375
THR 232
THR 325
THR 350
THR 360
encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship or
cooperative education experience. Our
location in the Twin Cities provides us
with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to add
practical applications to their education.
Computer Science Faculty
Lany Ragland (Chair), Larry Crockett,
James Moen, Noel Petit, Charles Sheaffer,
Karen Sutherland
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Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 45 1 Programming Languages and
Compilers I1
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
CSC 345
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Computer Science Major
12 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 45 1 Programming Languages and
Compilers I1
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
MAT 114 Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
and two electives from
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design.
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Computer Science Major
16 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
Two courses from:
MAT 245 Calculus 111
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures (recommended)
and three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
Computational Economics
The computational economics major
has been designed to serve students with
need for some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major
requires six courses from computer science
and six from economics with a required
capstone independent study Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
economics. or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics,
Lany Ragland, Department of Computer
Science
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Major in Computational Economics
13 courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and
Design
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 Management Science
ECO 315 Money and Banking
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499 Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Computational Philosophy
Computational Philosophy emphasizes
areas of interest in which philosophy and
computer science overlap: logic, artificial
intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy
of mind, and philosophy of language. The
major requires six courses from computer
science and seven from philosophy with a
required capstone topics course. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Major in Computational Philosophy
14 courses including:
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 373 Symbolic Programming and
Artificial Intelligence
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111: Early
Modem and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 History of Philosophy IV
Twentieth Century Philosophy
PHI 365 Philosophy of Science
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
PHI 410 Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in computer science major
courses, GPA of 3.1 overall, and an independent study project.
Computer Science Minor
Six courses including CSC 160, 170,
210,345; and one upper division computer
science course, and one of MAT 171 or
h4AT 145.
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to be counted as
completing a major requirement. A course
must also be completed with a grade of 2.0
or higher to count as a prerequisite for a
subsequent computer science course.
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CSC 160
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, and the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3 )
CSC 170
Structured Programming
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a
high-level programming language. (Three hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab.
Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3; MAT 171 recommended)
CSC 210
Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three
hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and one of MAT
145 or MAT 171)
CSC 240
lntroduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory,
distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3)
CSC 272
UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is
assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has
done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another
course with a study of a programming language)
CSC 320
Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching
and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and
tree and graph traversal algorithms. The limitations of algorithms, Turing
machines, the classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210, MPG 4, and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
CSC 345
Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and
assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MPG 4)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization
and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 373
Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
An introduction to programming in functional, symbolic languages, such as
Lisp or Scheme. Techniques for implementing such languages, including metacircular interpretation and garbage collection. Applications to selected problems from artificial intelligence. (Prereq: CSC 210)
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Computer Science 141
CSC 431
Introduction to Al Robotics
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing,
sensor fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 44.0
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Network management; clientlserver databases and workstations; TCPAP and
other network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and
a detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 240 and 345)
CSC 450
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and
semantics, parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.:
PHI 385, or concurrent registration, and CSC 320)
CSC 451
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and
the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC
345, CSC 450, and PHI 385)
CSC 495
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than
twice as part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
csc 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
csc 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
CSC 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
A
major in East Asian studies is
offered through Augsburg and the other
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC). This is an inter-college, interdepartmental program that is available as a
result of the cooperation and cross-registration possibilities among Augsburg
College, Hamline University, Macalester
College, The College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas. The program
pools the resources and expertise within
the five institutions. This major enables
students to acquire a broad knowledge of
Japan, China, and other East Asian
nations, and to gain a functional knowledge of the language of one country.
Career opportunities for those who
attain a liberal arts degree in East Asian
studies include government service, international business, journalism, language
instruction, Asian arts, and intercultural
communication. The major provides a
foundation for graduate work in various
fields such as anthropology, economics,
history, international relations, business,
law, political science, sociology, and theatre. This major is also recommended for
those interested in education and work
with social and recreational agencies.
East Asian Studies Faculty
Martha Johnson, Director
Major in East Asian Studies
Nine courses are required for the major.
Courses in the major must be preapproved by the campus adviser and are
distributed as follows: four courses in an
East Asian language; four additional courses,
two of which must be upper division
(strongly recommended that one of these
be a history course on China or Japan);
and an East Asian studies seminar. A term
of study abroad and the completion of a
minor in another discipline are strongly
recommended.
Study abroad opportunities for the
semester or a year are available in Hong
Kong, Japan, Korea, and the People's
Republic of China. Study abroad strengthens the East Asian studies major by offering a cross-cultural experience in the country of specialization.
Language Courses
Hamline University offers elementary
and intermediate courses in Chinese.
Macalester College and the University of
St. Thomas offer elementary and intermediate courses in Japanese. There is a contractual arrangement with the University
of Minnesota to take Chinese or Japanese
languages (without extra tuition charges);
see campus adviser. Non-majors may also
take the Chinese and Japanese language
courses.
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Minor in East Asian Studies
Five courses, no more than two of
which may be in the language. Courses in
the minor must be pre-approved by the
campus adviser. A minor in East Asian
studies provides exposure to an area of
East Asia that would complement other
disciplines.
Note: Interim courses or new courses
related to the East Asian Studies Program
may be substituted when appropriate,
with the consent of the campus adviser.
Faculty advising is recommended at all
stages of the major to plan a coherent and
effective program.
Each campus has a member on the
ACTC East Asian studies committee who
can assist students. The current advisers
are: Augsburg-Martha Johnson,
612-330-1715; Hamline-Richard Kagan,
651-641-2433; Macalester-Yue-him Tam,
651-696-6262; St. Catherine-Helen
Humeston, 651-690-6651; St. ThomasYoung-Ok An, 651-962-5621.
Approved Augsburg College courses for
the East Asian Studies Program (consult
program director for ACTC listing of
approved courses) :
BUS 368
ENG 282
HIS 104
HIS 323
PHI 355
POL 282
POL 363
REL 356
THR 245
Responding to the Challenge
of Japan
Topics: Introduction to AsianAmerican Literature
The Modem Non-Western
World
Modem China
Asian Philosophy
Understanding Asian America
Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policy
History of Religions
Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
Students may also take independent
studies (299, 499) or topics courses relating to East Asian studies in various departments, subject to consent of instructor and
approval of program director.
T
he Department of Economics offers a
program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an
emphasis on national and international
issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or
to work successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts
emphasis within the major.
The department offers five majors. The
economics major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in the business
world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into
the field of computer science. The combined economics/business administration
major allows students great flexibility in
order to explore both fields. Finally, the
teaching major in political sciencdeconomics allows secondary education licensure students to obtain a solid background
for teaching economics.
The study of economics provides a firm
foundation for confronting change because
it presents a disciplined way to analyze and
make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership
and leads to a great diversity of career
opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, private and public international
service. Pre-law and potential Master of
Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider economics as
a major or a minor.
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such
as business administration, international
relations, mathematics, management information systems, political science, history,
and area study programs. Students who are
interested in any type of quantitatively oriented graduate program in economics or in
business are encouraged to either major or
minor in mathematics. These students
should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for specific course
suggestions.
Internships are recommended. Students
must consult with the department chair
and the internship office before registering
for academic creht.
Economics Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Keith Gilsdorf,
Stella Hofrenning
Major in Economics
Economics Core:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 3 13 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 480 Research Methods in
Econometrics
and three other upper division economics
courses
Supporting Classes
Statistics Class:
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
Prerequisites: MIS 175 Principles of
Computing for Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
Mathematits Class:
MAT 114 Precalculus
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences
or MAT 145, 146 Calculus I & I1
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Economics 145
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 3 13 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 480 Research Methods in
Econometrics
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 318 Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 413 Labor Economics
ECO 399 Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
BUS 279 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or MAT 163
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the
Professions
PHI 120 Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Major in Computational Economics
See Computer Science.
Combined Major in Economics and
Business Administration
Five economics courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division economics
course.
Six accounting/business
administration/MIS courses:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
FIN 33 1 Financial Management
or BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
and one other upper division business
course.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore,should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall;
a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
examination in the major field of concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112,113,312,313, and one additional economics upper division course.
Other configurations may be permitted by
consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the
department are strongly encouraged to
select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
1 4 6 Economics
ECO 110
Economics of Urban Issues
This course studies the economic implications of many problems facing a
metro-urban environment especially in the areas of education, housing and
transportation and is designed for those students who do not plan to major in
economics, business administration, or MIS.
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and
fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112
and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
ECO 219
History of Economic Thought
A chronological study of the major economic thinkers in the political, economic, philosophical, and social settings of the time. Emphasis will be on tracing long-term secular trends in economic thinking. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113)
ECO 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economics problems and policies.
ECO 31 1
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of
fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113)
ECO 312
lntermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and
the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall)
ECO 313
lntermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction
to welfare economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring and alternate Winter
Trimester)
ECO 315
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial
banks, and the Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate
economic activity. Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.:
ECO 112. Fall and alternate Winter Trimester)
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Economics 147
ECO 317
Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that
rely on different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including
systemic changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined andcompared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: Every 3 years)
ECO 318
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modem techniques of management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
dechons. Emp&
is on applications such as transportation. marketing, portfolio selecrion, environmental, protectim, the shortest r m t e , and inventory
models. (Pmq.:ECO 113, FvIfG 3. Fal? Trimester and Spring Semester)
ECO 360
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among
nations. Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments,
exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring:
alternate years)
ECO 365
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
This course addresses the environmental problems such as tropical deforestation, despoilation of air and water, ozone depletion, and global warming that
arise in the process of economic development to better the standard of living
of the developed and developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113. Every 3
years)
ECO 41 3
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of
wage collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.:
ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in business. Among
the topics considered are theories and practices in forecasting, estimation of
demand and cost functions, and an analysis of economic problems of relevance to management. (Prereq.: BUS 279, ECO 313. On demand)
ECO 416
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical
tools to the areas of micro- and macroeconomic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 312,
313, MAT 122)
ECO 480
Research Methods in Econometrics
This course provides an introduction to the application of statistical models
and methods to economic problems. Emphasis is on use of econometric software to analyze data and to test hypotheses. Prerequisite(s): ECO 112, ECO
113 and ENG 111
ECO 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ECO 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. (P/N Grading only.)
ECO 299
ECO 399
Directed Study
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. (Prereq.: 50% of the major or consent of instructor.
P/N grading only.)
ECO 499
Independent StudyIResearch
T
he Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education
programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the
State of Minnesota for elementary (grades
K-8), secondary (grades 5-12) in biology,
chemistry, communication arditerature,
health, mathematics, physics, and social
studies, and K-12 specialist licenses in
visual arts, physical education, music, and
dancdtheatre, and special education: E/BD
(WEC only).
Degree and/or licensure programs are
available in both weekday and weekend
formats. Weekend College degree and
licensure programs are limited to elementary, communication arditerature, social
studies, visual arts and special education.
Additional teaching majors are available
through the weekday program and open to
weekday and weekend students who can
take courses on a weekday schedule. All
prerequisite, elementary core, and professional education courses except field work
and student teaching are available on a
weekend or weekday late afternoon1
evening schedule. Fieldwork and student
teaching must be completed during regular
weekday hours. All students must have
some time available each term for field
experiences.
programs must apply for acceptance into
the education department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. State law
requires completion of the PPST-PRAXIS I
exam prior to beginning 3 0 0 4 0 level
courses. Criteria for acceptance into the
education department are available in the
department. Students complete a semester
of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs. State law requires passing three
exams prior to recommendation for licensure: PPST, Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test, and a subject matter test.
The education department offers nonlicensure majors in elementary education
and education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also
offers a special education minor which is
described at the end of this section after
course listings.
All students are expected to obtain an
education department adviser at the outset
of coursework. All students are expected to
become knowledgeable of programs and
follow through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education
department.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected education department students
may participate in an international student
teaching abroad program. Those interested
in further information should contact the
education deuariment at least one vear
prior to student teaching. Students who
teach abroad will do part of their student
teaching in the Twin Cities area under
direct ~~~~b~~~faculty supervision.
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A graduate level licensure option is
available in weekend format to those
already holding a B.A. degree. Graduate
courses taken for licensure can be applied .
to a Master of Arts in Education degree.
Contact the Education Department or
Weekend College Admissions for information.
Students in all degree and/or licensure
L
Note: Major changes in Minnesota teacher
licensure were implemented in the fall of
2000. No one may be licensed under programs described in catalogs prior to 2002.
150 Education
I
Students who entered the College under
earlier catalogs must comply with the
requirements of the new licensure programs.
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements:
Elementary education majors are
required to complete the following nonmajor and major courses. To be licensed
they must also complete an approved middle school specialty area and student teaching. Degree-seeking students may choose
between bachelor of arts and bachelor of
science Liberal Arts Foundation requirements in consultation with the department.
Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change-see Education
Department for most current list):
ENG 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Math sequence for non-math specialty
students
Option A is for students who have completed either one of the following courses.
This is the old course sequence that is
being phased out during 2004-2005.
MAT 131 Math for the Liberal Arts
MAT 132 Numeracy for Contemporary
Society
Option B is for students who have not
taken either MAT 131 or 132. This is a
new course sequence that will become permanent after 2004-2005. Math Placement
what courses must be
taken.
Education Faculty
Vicki Olson (Chair), Joy Bartlett, Chris
Brown, Joseph Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire,
Gretchen Irvine, Mary Jacobson, Anne
Kaufman, Carol Knicker, Lynn Lindow,
Susan O'Connor, Ron Petrich, Linda
Stevens, Barbara West
MPG 3:
MPG 4:
MAT 137 Math for Elementary
Teachers I (required)
MAT 138 Math for Elementary
Teachers 11 (required)
MAT 137 (optional)
MAT 138 (required)
Science sequence for non-science specialty
students
Option A is for DAY students who do not
have college level science courses in their
background.
SCI 110 Natural Science I
SCI 111 Natural Science I1
Option B is for WEC andlor transfer students with at least one college level science
course accepted in transfer or for day students who have already started this
sequence.
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics
PHY 114 Earth Science for Elementary
Teachers
or EED 200 Elementary Education Earth
Science (summer school, only)
BIO 102 The Biological World
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting (C)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (,5)
EDC 290 Topics: MN American Indians
(.5)
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Elementary Education 151
Foundations Block I1 (courses from this
point and on require admissions to the
department)
EDC 3 10 Learning and Development
(HI)
Methods Block I
EED 31 1 K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical
Education (.25)
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language
Arts/Children's Literature
Methods Block I1
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social
Studies/Thematic Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Special Needs Learners
EDC 480 School and Society
Student Teaching Block
EED 481,483,485 Student Teaching (2.03.0). Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an elementary major
who do not complete student teaching can
graduate through the elementary education
non-licensure major.
Middle School Specialty Areas (requirements subject to change-see Education
Department for most current list)
Communication Arts Specialty
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
SPC 351 Argumentation (Pre-req.: SPC
111 or permission of instructor)
EED 331 Middle School Writing Methods
(.5)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Adolescent
Literaturmeading in the
Content Areas
Social Studies Specialty
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
HIS 120,121
or 122 US History
ECO 113 Microeconomics
Choose 1: HIS 103: HIS 104; PSY 105;
SOC 121; SOC 241
Human or Cultural Geography (take elsewhere-see Education Department for
suggestions)
ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social
Studies (.5)
Math Specialty
MPG 4 or MAT 114 Precalculus
MAT 122 Calculus for the Behavioral
Sciences
or MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
or MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 252 Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematics
MAT 331 History of Mathematics
ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics (.5)
Science Specialty
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry I
or CHM 115 General Chemistry I
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry 11
or CHM 116 General Chemistry I1
BIO 101 Human Biology
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
PHY 106 Meteorology
Geology (take elsewhere-see Education
Department for suggestions)
ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science (.5)
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in
the major, 2.0 in the specialty area, and
grades of P in student teaching courses are
required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of
two full courses graded P/N, plus student
teaching, is the maximum allowed within
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152 fiementar)/ Education
College. Licensure is obtained through a
combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. The graduate credits can be
used toward the MAE degree. Contact the
Education Department for information.
the elementary education major requirements.
A graduate level elementary licensure
option is available through Weekend
point and on require admission to the education department.)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
I
t is the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the education department and the subject area
major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisers in both
their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, biology, chemistry,
communication artslliterature, dancdtheatre, health, mathematics, music, physical
education, physics, and social studies.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 Readineriting in the Content
Area
ESE 325 Creating Learning
Environments
Methods Block I1
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods
in Licensure Area
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society (Wl/SW)
Licensure requirements in the state of
Minnesota for teaching in secondary
schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure
program. These requirements are: baccalaureate degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of
an approved licensure program.
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481,483,485 Student Teaching (2.03.0). (S)
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in
education, 2.5 in the teaching major, and P
in student teaching are required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental
requirements, and education program
courses must have a grade of 2.0 or better.
Non-departmental requirements:
ENG 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Art, Dancenheatre, Music, and
Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools ( 5 )
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 290 Topics: MN American Indians
(.5)
Foundations Block I1 (Courses from this
'
Students preparing for licensure in one
of these areas follow the secondary education program even though they may plan
to teach at the elementary school level. A
person with a major in one of these special
areas will take two to three courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary
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154 Elementary Education
EDC 480
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modem society relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership and
professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 200
Elementary Education Earth Science (summer, only)
This course is designed to provide hands-on investigations that model modem
inquiry learning and teaching strategies. It meet. the basic earth science subject matter standards for initial licensure. This is a content intensive course.
Plan to spend much time outside of class reading and completing assignments.
EED 311
K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 312
K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 320
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading,
including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience required. (Preq.: PPST and admissions to deparment)
EED 330
K-6 Methods: Language Arts/ Children's Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 331
Middle School Writing Methods (.5)
This course will focus on writing strategies and processes appropriate to middle level students. Emphasis will include the writing process, types of writing,
and integrated writing across the curriculum. This course is required for students seeking elementary licensure with a communication artditerature specialty.
EED 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
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Secondary Education 155
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department. Day students register concurrently with EED
380)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required
for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree program and program portfolio.
ESE 300
ReadingIWriting in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondaly techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. Fieldwork
experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note:
Students seeking the 5-12 Communication Artskiterature license do not need
to take this course.)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of h e social sciences in middle w d high schools.
and
Emphasis on insrmctiod s B ~ K ~ @
E mrriculum development Middle
school portion required for elementary concenmtion in sock1 studies taught
concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (-5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
iSE 320
iSE 325
5-12 Methods: Theatre/Dance
.
Introduction to the teaching of theatre and dance in schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and cumculum development. Fieldwork experience
required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to the department)
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization
based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note: Students
seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not need to take this course.)
156 Secondary Education
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementaly concentration in mathematics taught
concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Also required for elementary concentration in communication artdliterature.
Fieldwork experience required. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Required for communication artditerature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle school and high
school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Required for communication artditerature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development. Fieldwork experience'required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development. Fieldwork experience required.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 481,483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Secondary licenses require two courses. K-12 licenses require two to
three. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program
portfolio.
ENG 111 Effective Writing
T h e special education EB/D major is
available: only through Weekend College;
deally, to people who are currently in
schools working with students with this
abel. This major leads to Minnesota teachng licensure in special education with a
specialty in emotional/behavioral disabilities. Courses labeled SPE are to be taken
during the final year of coursework while
students are working in an EBD setting.
Variations on this ideal are possible; see the
Education Department for more inforrnation.
A graduate level licensure option is
available through Weekend College.
Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits.
The Education Department intends to
put in place a Special Education: Learning
Disabilities program by academic year
2004-2005. Contact the Education
Department or WEC Admissions for information.
Required Non-major Courses:
3PE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
Required Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 290 Topics: MN American Indian
(.5)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/
Children's Literature
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315 Critical Issues Seminar
SPE 400 Teaching Students with
Emotional and Behavior
Disabilities
SPE 410 Implementing Assessment
Strategies
SPE 420 Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430 Instructional and Behavioral
Practices
SPE 440 Parent and Professional
Planning
SPE 481,483,485,487 Student Teaching
Summer Practicum
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral
disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual
models as they relate to this category of disability (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
iPE 410
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-reforial to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and
how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and
person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
158 Special Education
SPE 420
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual
program plans and to create effective learning environments for students
labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department)
SPE 430
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are
labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active and non-aversive
approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 440
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs,
specifically those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form strong connections with
community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111,PPST and admission to
department).
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Student teaching occurs during the last year of coursework within
an internship context.
The special education minor requires
six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the
needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues. This minor is
available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 The Special Needs Learner
EDU 49 1 Practicum and Seminar in
Special Education
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 102 or PSY 105
Choose one from the following:
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
PSY 353 Developmental Psychology:
Middle and Older Adult
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265 Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and ~ i l ~ sofi Social
s
Policy
PSY 357 Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 Psychological assessment
Interested students should contact the
director of special education at the outset
of coursework.
DC 410
DU 491
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Engineering 159
The Special Needs Learner
(see EDC course descriptions)
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus
on-campus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with
the special education director about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses in special education minor or
consent of instructor. Open to all.)
A
ugsburg College has cooperative
rrangements with two universities to
llow students to earn a bachelor of arts
egree from Augsburg College and an engieering degree from either the University
f Minnesota Institute of Technology,
viinneapolis; or Michigan Technological
Jniversity, Houghton, Michigan. Because
f the special requirements and opportunies of these programs, early consultation
vith the Augsburg engineering adviser is
ecessary. Applications for these programs
equire the recommendation of the
ugsburg engineering adviser. Contact Jeff
ohnson, Physics Department,
12-330-1070.
Jniversity of Minnesota
The Institute of Technology and
~ugsburgcooperative arrangement provides
or two dual degree engineering programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
ingineering (B.A.1B.E.) enables students
o receive a bachelor of arts degree from
~ugsburgCollege and a bachelor of engileering degree from the University of
dinnesota. The program typically involves
hree years at Augsburg and two years at
he Institute of Technology.
Students may apply for the program
after completing the sophomore year. At
that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into
the program. Formal application to the
Institute of Technology may be completed
during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of ArtsIMaster of
Engineering (B.A.1M.E.) enables
students to receive a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and a
master of engineering degree from the
University of Minnesota. This program
involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
The cumculum is the same as the
B.A.B.E. cumculum with the addition of
several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate cuniculum. The number of such
courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
160 Engineering
Application for admission into the
B.A.N.E. program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year
at Augsburg. Formal application for the
program may be completed during the
senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the Institute of
Technology staff regarding courses that
should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the B.A.N.E.
program are not guaranteed admission to
the Institute of Technology.
Michigan Technological University
This program enables students to
receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg and a bachelor of engineering
degree from Michigan Technological
University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and
are recommended by the engineering
adviser of Augsburg College.
Students are also encouraged to explore
opportunities for graduate work at
Michigan Technological University. Further
information on these and other graduate
programs is available from the Augsburg
engineering adviser.
Financial Aid: Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged
to apply to the engineering school of their
choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and
academic performance as criteria.
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 116 General Chemistry
CSC 170 Structured Programming
ENG 111 Effective Writing
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus 11
MAT 245 Calculus 111
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
or PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses
at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121,122 are taken in the freshman
year. Students interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM 351,352.
T
hose who study English believe that
an intense concern for words, ideas, and
images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing
helps all of us clarify and share our
thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate
the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life's
complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which
we live and work.
English relates closely to other majors.
With the other arts, English is concerned
with the pleasure that comes from artistic
creation and with the contemplation of
works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and
group behavior. With philosophy, English
is interested in ideas and in the relation
between meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With
speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and
humanities, English studies the way people
have acted and thought at different times
and in various cultures.
The Augsburg Department of English
integrates its program with the cultural
opportunities of hvital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or
recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors
have the opportunity to use and refine
their skills through worlung in internships
on and off campus, tutoring English
Language Learners (ELL) students, or
tutoring in the writing lab.
Students with an Augsburg English
major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library sci-
ence, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Kathryn Swanson (Chair), Candyce
Clayton, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Suzanne Donksy, Douglas Green, Joan
Griffin, John Harkness, Colin Irvine, Dan
Jorgensen, Dallas Liddle, Roseann Lloyd,
Elise Marubbio, John Mitchell, John
Schmit, Cary Waterman, Susan Williams
Major
Nine courses above ENG 111,including:
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
One course in European literature:
ENG 271 European Literature:
Homer to Dante
or ENG 272
European Literature:
Renaissance to the
Modem Period
Two survey courses in British literature
from:
ENG 331 British Literature:
Medieval to Elizabethan
ENG 336 British Literature:
17th and 18th Centuries
ENG 337 British Literature: The
Romantics and the Victorians
One upper division course in
American literature:
ENG 350 American Literature Before
1920
or ENG 351 American Literature Since
1920
One 400 level course
Two additional electives
162 Enqlish
Majors are encouraged to consult their
departmental adviser regularly A student
with a double major or special program
that involves considerable work in the
English department should also work
closely with an adviser in the department.
Communication ArtsILiterature
Teacher Licensure Major
Prerequisite: ENG 111
Major Requirements (12 courses)
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 226 Creative Writing
or ENG 227 Journalism
or one additional upper division literature course (ENG 350 or 351 recommended)
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
ENG 271 or 272 European Literature
ENG 345 Introduction to the English
Language
ENG 361 Studies in Modem Fiction
ENG 399 Internship in Teaching Writing
ENG xxx Upper division literature course
(ENG 331,336,337, or
338/438 recommended)
Note: If students choose two literature
courses, one must be in American literature (ENG 350 or 351) and one must be in
British literature (ENG 331, 336, 337,
338/438).
SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in
forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to department approval)
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Literature and
Reading
ESE 351
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Speaking and
Listening
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy
(.5 course)
Additional ESE and EDC courses are
required for licensure. They include EDC
200,210,220,310; ESE 300; EDC 410,
480; student teaching. Contact an education department adviser for information.
This major is only for those who seek
to be licensed in communication artdliterature. Should licensure not be possible,
graduation can be achieved through an
English major, which requires at least two
additional, specific courses, or a speech
major.
Students are encouraged to take courses
toward their major during the freshman
and sophomore years, and apply for the
education licensure program no later than
the spring of their junior year.
Students in this program must work
with advisers in the English department
and the education department in order to
meet the professional requirements within
the education department as well as the
requirements for the major.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; submit proposal to department chair by
early Oct. in senior year for department
approval. Submit and defend paper before
faculty committee. Honors project may be
an independent study program (refer to
departmental guidelines).
Minor
Five courses above ENG 111, including
ENG 245; an upper division literature
course; and an additional writing course.
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English 163
Concentration in Writing
Five courses in writing (above ENG 11l),
including ENG 225 and one upper division
course in writing.
Transfer Students
required to enroll in ENG 101
Developmental Writing where they receive
more individual instruction than is possible
in ENG 111 Effective Writing. These students must pass ENG 101 Developmental
Writing with a grade of 2.0 or higher before
enrolling in ENG 111Effective Writing.
Transfer English education students
with a B.A. in English from another college
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken
before the department can recommend a
student for student teaching.
Students in Effective Writing (ENG
111) and Developmental Writing (ENG
101) can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with
their instructor up through the last week
of class (without special permission/petition). Students who choose to receive a
traditional grade in either course will
receive a grade of N (one time only) if their
work is below a 2.0. A student who
repeats ENG 101 or 111 a second time and
does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher,
will receive a grade of 0.0.
The Enqlish Placement Test
Prerequisites
A writing sample is required of students
to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in
composition must have a score of 4 or 5.
Students who do not show competence in
composition skills-such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and
constructing paragraphs and sentences--are
ENG 111 Effective Writing is strongly
recommended but not a prerequisite for a
lower division literature course.
Prerequisite for an upper division literature
course is ENG 245 Introduction to
Literature and/or consent of the instructor.
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg. Transfer students
who minor in English must take at least
two of their English courses at Augsburg.
ENG 101
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to
hold hislher place in the course.
Developmental Writing
A preparatoly course for ENG 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of
students identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for
this course is 2.0.
ENC 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques and writing
. critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students' effectiveness in
choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising
for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
164 English
ENC 216
American Indian Literature
American Indian literature offers a survey of contemporary American Indian
writing, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. The course explores
the richness and diversity of American Indian literature, and the ways in
which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. The course emphasizes close readings of literature and public speaking
skills through in-class presentation and small group discussion.
ENC 217,218 English as a Second Language
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level
materials, and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing
determines placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ESL requirement is met. Students continue in
ESL until the requirement is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses (Fall: ENG 217; Spring: ENG 218)
ENC 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
A practical course designed to improve writing skills for those preparing for
business and professional careers. The writing of reports, letters, and proposals
is emphasized. Students are encouraged to use material from their own areas
of specialization. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 225
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing (ENG
111). Its workshop format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 226
lntroduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative
writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but
including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with emphasis on writing for the print
and broadcast media. Students consider how to recognize news, gather and
verify facts, and write those facts into a news story. An introduction to legal
and ethical questions is included. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 236
Women and Fiction
A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions
that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experiences in their writing, and the ways in which women
writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
ENC 241
lntroduction to Cinema Art
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and historical evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of
film form and selected esthetic movements. (Spring)
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English 165
ENC 245
Introduction to Literature
An initiation into the formal study of fiction, poetry, and drama, drawing on
works from several periods, different cultures and races, and male and female
writers. This course aims in particular to develop students' critical and analytical skills as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literature.
ENC 251
Readings in American Literature
An introduction to selected texts of literary and historical importance that
yield an understanding of our Westem heritage and contemporary American
world views. Themes could include the emergence of a national identity, the
shaping of a collective American memory, and the contributions to American
thought by women and people of color.
ENC 271
European Literature: Homer to Dante
Study of major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer, Virgil,
Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Dante. Works are studied with reference to their
mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence on later
literature, and their enduring relevance. (Fall)
ENC 272
European Literature: From the Renaissance to the Modern Period
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the medieval to the
modem period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais,
Voltaire, and Ibsen. (Spring)
ENC 282
Topics in Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year.
ENC 331
British Literature: Medieval to Elizabethan
A study of Chaucer and the medieval milieu, as well as the development of
English poetry and drama in the English Renaissance. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 336
British Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries
Reading, analysis, and discussion of works of selected writers from the metaphysical poets to pre-Romantics, with attention to the historical, intellectual,
and social influences and the major literary movements. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 337
British Literature: the Romantics and the Victorians
A study of major writers of the 19th century, emphasizing Romantic and
Victorian poetry, Victorian prose, and two or three novels of the period.
Relationships among these writers are emphasized, and their lasting contribution to the forms of poetry and prose. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
ENC 338
Shakespeare
Study of the bard's major plays-comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances
-for their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. Taught in conjunction
with ENG 438. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or junior standing or consent of the
instructor. Spring)
166 English
ENC 341
Advanced Creative Writing
The purpose of this course is to help the experienced student improve creative
writing in a single genre, as announced in the class schedule. (Prereq.: ENG
226 or consent of instructor on the basis of submitted work.)
ENC 345
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning
the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Students are
introduced to the primary components of linguistics, and the development of
the English language. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor.)
ENC 347
Quantitative Journalism:Computer-Assisted Reporting and
Research
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data in the writing of expository
essays and news reports. This course is designed for persons wishing to
explore the use of computer-assisted research and those preparing to enter the
communication professions. (Prereq.: ENG 225 or ENG 227 or consent of
instructor. MPG 3.)
ENC 350
American Literature Before 1920
Reading of selected writers from colonial times to the beginning of the 20th
century. Attention given to the intellectual, social, and literary movements that
stimulated the writers. The writers' continuing influence on our modem sensibility will be discussed. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 351
American Literature Since 1920
Writers are selected to represent the literary variety and the regional, ethnic,
and racial diversity of the men and women who have responded significantly
in literary works to the changing conditions of modem American life. (Prereq.:
ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Spring)
ENC 361
Studies in Modern Fiction
Emphasis is on significant works of selected prose writers, chiefly nonWestern, of the 20th century. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 382
Topics
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
All 400-level courses will involve some reading and study of literary criticism or; in the case of
writing classes, of what writers andlor composition theorists have to say about writing.
ENC 436
Women and Fiction
A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions
that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women
writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
Reading of theoretical essays. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
ENC 438
Shakespeare
Taught in conjunction with ENG 338 (see above). Includes exposure to
Shakespeare criticism. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of insmctor. Spring)
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English 167
ENC 445
Creative Non-Fiction: Advanced Expository Writing
Designed for the self-motivated writer, the course emphasizes the conventions of
professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice, subjects, and techniques for
gathering information. (Prereq.:ENG 225 and consent of instructor. Alternate years)
ENC 480
Criticism
The course focuses on a variety of recent critical theories with which graduate
programs in English, as well as in women's and cultural studies, expect familiarity, including feminist, poststructuralist, and historicist approaches. In a
seminar setting, students read and discuss original theoretical essays and
experiment with applications to a small group of literaly and cinematic texts.
(Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Alternate years)
ENC 482
Topics in Language and Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
See department listing for a description of the following approved elective:
THR 325
Playwriting
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ENC 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
ENC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
ENC 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. Note: The internship in Teaching Writing requires
completion of ENG 225 and approval of the department chair.
ENC 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. Open to junior or senior English majors with an
overall GPA of 3.0 and consent of department chair.
FILM
See listing under Communication Studies.
FINANCE
See listing under Business Administration.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
See listing under Modem Languages.
FRENCH
See listing under Modem Languages.
S
ome courses help to integrate learning around topics in ways that are different
from the more traditional disciplines.
General Studies includes specialized academic enrichment programs, and an integrative pro-seminar created by cooperating
faculty
CST 009
Cooperative Education
(.O course)
A non-credit notation recognizes the academic learning inherent in an
approved co-op education work assignment, satisfactory completion of the
evaluation process, and participation in reflection activities conducted by the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning. No course credit.
CST 100
Critical Thinking
Designed to develop critical thinking skills, this course strengthens the ability
of students to comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate ideas and arguments. Students identified by the entry Critical Thinking Assessment are
required to complete GST 100. Students who have passed the Critical
Thinking Assessment may take the class only with the permission of the
instructor.
CST 140
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important to academic success: reading comprehension, notetaking and textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies. This course may not be
taken by students who have completed eight credits.
CST 200
Quantitative Reasoning/StatisticaI Literacy
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence in arguments. Focus on association, causation, observational studies, experiments, risk, confounding, bias
and chance. Review common techniques involving statistical opportunism.
Study conditional reasoning using English to describe and compare rates and
percentages presented in tables and graphs. Use standardization to take into
account the influence of confounders. Analysis of statistically-basedarguments. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation and communication. (Prereq.;
MPG 3.1
GERMAN
See listing under Modem Languages.
HEALTH
AND PHYSICAL
EDUCATION-HPE 169
v
irtually all students at Augsburg
College will interact at some point in their
college years with the ~ e ~ a r t k eof
nt
Health and Physical Education. It is the
philosophy of the department to provide
quality experiences in professional preparation and education for lifelong participation in physical activity. In addition, the
gifted athlete as well as the recreational
participant will find ample opportunity for
athletic and developmental activities.
The physical education department
provides the organizational framework for
a wide range of educational experiences,
including several major and minor programs: general education in physical education; men's and women's intercollegiate
athletic programs; intramural programs for
men and women; and athletic facilities for
developmental and recreational activities.
The health education department prepares students for careers in school health
education and wellness. This program
offers a comprehensive health component
in examining prevention and promotion
needs for individuals, schools, and the
community.
All health and physical education
majors seeking licensure must receive a
grade of 2.0 in all courses with an HPE
prefix applying to the major.
Health and Physical Education Faculty
4 HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness For Life
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
HPE 320 School Health Curriculum
(Fall: even years)
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 390 Instructional Methods and
Materials (Fall: odd years)
HPE 410 Administration and Supervision
of the School Health Program
(Fall: even years)
HPE 450 Current Health Issues (Fall:
even years)
Anatomy and
BIO 103
Physiology
PSY 201 Health Psychology
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
or PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
Must have instructor's certification for CPR
and first aid.
urna an
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may ddfer slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
'
Marilyn Florian (Chair), Brian Ammann,
Lisa Broek, Carol Enke, Paul Grauer, Alvin
Kloppen, Jack Osberg, Joyce Pfaff, Missy
Strauch, Eileen Kaese Uzarek
170 Health and Physical Education
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for the teacher licensure major.
Consult your faculty adviser for Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Minor
HPE 101, 110,114,115,316,320,390,
450. BIO 103.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
'
Physical Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness for Life
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 210 Introduction to Physical
Education
HPE 220 Motor Learning
HPE 254 Introduction to Development1
Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
HPE 324 K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 335 Outdoor Education
HPE 340 Organization and
Administration of Physical
Education Programs
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 473 Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for the teacher licensure major.
Consult your faculty adviser for Augsburg
Core Curriculum requirements under the
Bachelor of Science option.
Minor
HPE 101, 115, 210, 223,231,232,351.
There is no PE teaching minor in
Minnesota public schools.
Coaching (not a major)
Minnesota Board of Teaching Statute
3512.3 100 Employment of Head Varsity
Coaches of Interscholastic Sports in Senior
High Schools requires:
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of
Athletic Injuries
HPE 280 Coaching Theory
(Fall, even years)
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Health and physical Education 171
HEALTH EDUCATION
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall and Spring)
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Modem concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the
individual and the community (Fall)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life.
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 115
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
(.5 course)
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes
information about school health education and services. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexualiry. (Spring)
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
(.5 course)
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health, based upon
growth and development, for grades K-12. Examination of "standards" and
pedagogy for health education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Fall:
even years)
HPE 356
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
Survey of basic statistical procedures, standards, assessment and evaluation of
tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: MPG 111, HPE 101 and either
HPE 110 or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
HPE 390
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K12. Emphasis upon teachingearning strategies and student assessment.
Evaluation and development of materials included. (Fall: odd years)
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Fall: even years)
HPE 450
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
This course uses "critical thinking" skills to examine current health issues in
text and media from a sociological,political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall: even years)
172 Health and Physical Education
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HPE 001
Foundations of Fitness (.O course)
This course is required of all Augsburg students. It seeks to improve the student's knowledge and understanding of the components of physical fitness and
how they contribute to personal lifelong health and well being. This course is
designed to not only provide knowledge but also to discuss and analyze ways
an individual can assess, monitor, motivate and discipline himherself to maintain a lifestyle of fitness and wellness.
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Activity (.O course)
Lifetime Activity courses are designed to improve proficiency in a selected
physical activity. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic
skills, strategy and rules of the activity. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall, Spring)
HPE 210
(.5 course)
Introduction to Physical Education
History, principles, and philosophy of physical education and sport. (Spring)
HPE 220
Motor Learning (.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills relative to
physical activity (Spring)
HPE 254
lntroduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmentalladapted physical education from early
childhood to grade 12 and the role of school-based health and physical education programs for special needs and handicapped students. (Fall)
HPE 275
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (.5 course)
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries.
Practical experience in taping and training room procedures. (Prereq.: HPE
114. Spring)
HPE 324
K-6 PE Games and Activities
This course integrates theory and practice in teaching age and skill appropriate activities to elementary students. (Spring)
HPE 334
7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
Theory and practice in skills, teaching and officiating selected sports activities.
(Fall)
HPE 335
Outdoor Education
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational activities and to study the natural environment in which
these activities occur. The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip.
(Prereq.: HPE 101, HPE 114, HPE 210. Split falllspring, even years)
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HPE 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision-making for physical educa-
tion and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
HPE 350
Kinesiology
Mechanics of movement with special emphasis upon the muscular system and
analysis of movement. (Prereq.: BIO 103. Fall)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise upon the systems of the body and physiological
principles applied to exercise programs and motor training. (Prereq.: BIO 103.
Spring)
HPE 356
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
Survey of basic statistical procedures, standards, assessment and evaluation of
tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: MPG 111, HPE 101 and either
HPE 110 or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6.
An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementaryaged children. (Consult w i d department chair for prerequisites. Fall)
HPE 368
Physical Education Methods (7-1 2)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in secondary
schools. (Consult with department chair for prerequisites. Spring)
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
with laboratory experience. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HPE 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
HPE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
HPE 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
HPE 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. Open only to junior or senior majors.
H
istory is to society what memory is
to an individual; it brings to a civilization
an understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed
it this way: "No community can survive
and no institution can function without
constant reference to past experience. We
are ruled by precedents fully as much as by
laws, which is to say that we are ruled by
the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that
makes scattered individuals into a community."
The study of history enables us to deal
more knowledgeably with continuity and
change in society. The construction of an
informed sense of our past is a fundamental
ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the
future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their
society. The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary
education, graduate study in several fields,
and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing
of information.
History Faculty
Jacqueline devries (Chair), Phil Adamo,
Bill Green, John Gregg, Don Gustafson,
Chris Kimball
medieval, modem Europe, U.S., and nonWestern.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which
must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.6 in the major and 3.0 overall;
except in special instances, application
before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language
at the college level (or its equivalent); an
honors thesis (equal to one course credit)
to be defended before a faculty committee.
First-year students should enroll in
one or more of the 100-level courses.
200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students.
Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
Prerequisites
Major
Nine courses (including HIS 280 and
480). At least four of these courses must be
upper division. A major must have at least
one course (either survey or upper level)
from each of the four areas: ancient and
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally
required before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See
instructor for permission.
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Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major
must normally take at least three of their
HIS 101
courses at Augsburg including HIS 280 and
480. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
The Beginning of Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of
Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the
Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of
Napoleon to the present.
HIS 104
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and
Africa of the last 200 years.
HIS 120
America to 1815
A survey of the contacts between American, African, and European cultures
and the political, religious, and racial diversity that formed colonial life,
including a study of independence, expansion, and democratization of the new
republic.
HIS 121
19th-Century U.S.
A survey emphasizing cultural, social, political, and economic changes resulting from immigration, expansion, sectionalism, slavery, Civil War, and
Reconstruction.
HIS 122
20th-Century U.S.
A survey focusing on the nation's adjustment to industrialization and urbanization, the emergence of the U.S. as a world power, the rise of a strong federal
government, the implications of increasing racial and ethnic diversity, and the
impact of affluence.
HIS 1501350 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies in Latin American history
from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest and colonial periods up to
modem Latin America. Additional readings and written assignments will be
required for upper-division students. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 350)
176 History
HIS 1621462 20th Century South Asia
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka. Upper division students will have additional assignments and
different exams from lower division. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 462)
HIS 195
Topics in History
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serve as a case study for the themes of frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation,
immigration, and ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
HIS 234
Minnesota History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political and economic history of
Minnesota, from the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the
period of British and French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
HIS 236
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
HIS 241
Topics in African American History
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 242
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of African American civil rights focusing on
legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of
W. E. B. DuBois, Marcus Gamey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston,
Thurgood Marshall, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
HIS 249
The Designed Environment
(See Department of Art for course description)
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HIS 280
The History Workshop
This course introduces history majors and minors to the historian's craft.
Students will examine the development of the discipline of history, the methods of analysis used by professional historians today, and the varieties of applications for history in professional careers and public life. Students will also
gain and sharpen the research and writing skills critical to their success in
upper-level history courses. Guest speakers and off-campus site visits will
enhance course content.
HIS 282
The History of Women Since 1850
This course examines in comparative perspective women's changing political,
economic, social and sexual status since the nineteenth century, with attention
given to social, racial and ethnic, and sexual differences among women.
HIS 311
Topics in Women's History
Exploration of selected topics in women's history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 323
Modern China
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the
erosion of China's isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the
Nationalist and Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 331
Topics in U.S. History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in U.S. history not regularly examined
in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
A survey of U.S. foreign relations from the American Revolution through the
Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace, tensions
between internationalism and isolationism, the emergence of the U.S. as an
economic and military power.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through
the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban
growth and planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
HIS 336
American Labor History
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and
20th centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and
union to the state.
HIS 338
American Legal History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American
history that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to
the emergence of our modem legal system.
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HIS 343
American WestIFrontier History
An examination of the history of the American West as place (real and imag-
ined) and process (shifting hests' or frontiers) from the colonial period to the
present. Special emphasis on changing interpretations of the American West
and the importance of the West in shaping American culture and society.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous
peoples, the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence,
and the roots of apartheid and its institutionalization. (See page 179 in
International Studies.)
HIS 348
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of
1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
HIS 349
The Designed Environment
(See Department of Art for course description)
HIS 350
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
For course description, see HIS 150
HIS 352
Modern Germany
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modem
Germany, focusing on the question of Germany's sondenveg (special path) and
examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
HIS 354
Modern Britain and the Commonwealth
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will
include literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic
change in British politics, society, culture, and international status.
HIS 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
A version of HIS 350 taught on-site in Mexico through Augsburg's Center for
Global Education. Cross-listed with Women's Studies.
HIS 360
The Ancient Near East and Greece to 338 B.C.
Civilization of the Near East from earliest times through its extension and
elaboration by the Greeks. Emphasis is placed on cultural borrowing, achievement in the arts, religion, and political institutions.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome to 330 A.D.
Alexander's Empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms, and the rise of Rome as the
world's greatest power, emphasizing personalities, the arts, and Rome's contributions in law and the political process.
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HIS 369
The Early and High Middle Ages
This course examines the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from c.
300 to 1350 AD, and uses a variety of written and visual sources in an attempt
to understand medieval society. In addition to the "traditional" political narrative, it also looks at social, economic, and cultural aspects of medieval life.
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1560s
A study of the scholastic tradition and the role of the Church and state,
emphasizing modifications of these institutions by the Italian Renaissance and
the early years of the Reformation.
HIS 374
Medieval Crusades
This course examines Western Europe's crusading era (1095-1291 AD), a time
when warriors from the Christian West attempted to "take back" the Holy
Land from its Muslim occupiers. Through a close reading of primary sources,
we will examine such issues as Pilgrimage, Holy War, and the complex relationships between East and West, between Muslims and Christians. We will
pay particular attention to the question of historical representation.
HIS 378
Medieval Church
This course examines the history of the medieval church from Constantine the
Great to Martin Luther (c.300 to c. 1517 AD) It uses a variety of written and
visual sources in an attempt to understand the medieval church and its influence, not only in religious matters, but also in the social and political spheres.
Cross-listed with REL 378.
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in
regular course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
HIS 462
20th Century South Asia
For course description, see HIS 162.
HIS 474
The World and the West
Europe's discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict,
the building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 480
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be
announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required.
(Prereq.: HIS 280. Generally offered Fall and Spring terms.)
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Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HIS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
HIS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94. A maximum of one course in directed study may
be applied to the major.
HIS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
HIS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. A maximum of one course in independent study
may be applied to the major. (Prereq.: 3.5 GPA in history)
T
he Honors Program is rooted in the
Augsburg Core ~u&ulum. As such it is
designed to prepare students to become
effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a cumculum
that:
Provides a liberal arts foundation and
promotes the acquisition of intellectual
and professional skills;
Calls for common inquiry into questions
of Christian faith and the search for
meaning; and,
Cultivates the transformative discovery
of, and appreciation for, one's place of
leadership and service in a diverse
world-vocatio and caritas.
The Honors Program recasts this distinctive mix by underscoring the public
uses of knowledge, by recognizing that
intelligence expresses itself in many ways,
and by embracing an intentional interdisciplinarity in its cumculum. While celebrating the signature elements of the Augsburg
Core Cumculum, the Honors Program
transposes them to a new key, even a kind
of academic jazz, in which committed students are encouraged to traverse new
domains and improvise novel themes
appropriate to new circumstances.
The Honors Program is a community of
people who are committed to achieving an
exceptional education by exploring the
many dimensions of fundamental ideas.
Fundamental ideas such as "all people are
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created equal" and "all knowledge begins
with experience" shape our construction of
the valuable, our deliberations regarding
the ethical, and even our identification of
the factual. Honors education believes that
when we engage freely in Socratic dialogue
about knowledge and wisdom, we find our
noblest calling as people.
The Honors Program strives to provide
an enriched environment in which the pivotal questions of human experience can be
explored and the skills to navigate a complex world can be mastered. Honors students learn the value of interpersonal networking and team-generated solutions to
new problems that emerge in dynamic,
worldwide markets and evolving political
realities. In fact, graduation from the program is advantageous for graduate school
admission or career placement.
I
nterdisciplinq studies programs
draw
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upon and combine coursework from multiple academic disciplines to provide both
broad perspective and in-depth focus on an
area of study Through interdisciplinary
programs and courses, students can gain
greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives different from their
own. Augsburg offers a number of majors
that are interdisciplinary in nature. They
include:
In addition to completing the Honors
Program courses that fulfill Augsburg Core
Cumculum requirements, students complete the language requirement (if it is a
requirement for their degree), Foundations
of Fitness, the lifetime activity course,
Effective Writing, any required entry level
assessments, and graduation skill requirements.
Students may enter the Honors
Program at three points (first or second
semester of first year; first semester of second year). Students must fulfill requirements of all four years to complete the
Honors Program and thereby satisfy the
Augsburg Core Cumculum requirements.
Contact the director for additional
information about the Honors Program
curriculum and academic requirements.
American Indian Studies
East Asian Studies (ACTC)
International Relations
Metro-Urban Stumes
Nordic Area Studies
Russian, Central, and East European Area
Studies (ACTC)
Women's Studies (ACTC)
These majors, their descriptions and
requirements are listed alphabetically within the Departments and Programs section
of the catalog. Other interdisciplinary
course offerings are listed under
International Studies.
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SPC 321
Coordinator
Norma Noonan
The world of the 2lst century demands
complex skills. It is not enough to have an
area of expertise or be a good manager.
One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg
curriculum offers a minor in leadership
studies, drawing on a wide variety of
courses across disciplinary lines. A minor
in leadership studies can enhance your
major in a wide variety of disciplines
including business, sociology, political science, communication, computer science,
economics, and psychology.
Required courses: (4)
Principles of Management (no
prereq.)
SOC 349 Organizational Theory (prereq.
SOC 121 or permission of
instructor)
SPC 345 Organizational Communication
(no prereq.)
POL 421 (Topics: This topic only)
Becoming a Leader (prereq. one
POL course or permission of
instructor) This course is the
only integrative course in the
minor.
BUS 242
Required electives: (2)
Select two courses from the following list.
(No more than one per department.)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
(prereq. BUS 242)
BUS 440 Strategic Management (prereq.
BUS 242)
HIS 222 20th-Century U.S.
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
(WECDay)
PSY 373 Industrial Organizational
Psychology (prereq. PSY 102 or
105)
SPC 355
SPC 410
Business and Professional
Speaking
Small Group Communication
(no prereq.)
The Self and the Organization
(WEC)
The Middle East studies minor offers
students the opportunity to learn about the
religions, economic situation, historical
and political developments, literature, philosophy, and culture of Middle Eastern
people and countries.
Requirements
Six courses, including language and
area studies courses (consult the program
director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
1. Language courses: one year (2 courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or
another Middle Eastern language (or
equivalent competency)
2. Required foundational course: POL
358 (Hamline) Politics and Society of the
Middle East.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the humanities and social sciences, with at least one course to be selected in each area.
Students are encouraged to continue
more advanced language study through the
ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of
study abroad or an internship in the
Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
See International Relations, page 185.
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INS 225
Introduction to Islam
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and
Islamic patterns of life.
INS 232
The African American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience,
focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects
of that experience.
INS 325
Building Working Relationships
This course explores working relationships in a changing world. Self-assessment tools and applied papers help participants gain a better understanding of
the role the individual plays within the context of workplace relationships.
Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.
(Prereq.: Junior or senior standing and at least one of the following coursesSOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS 252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
INS 342
River Politics Field Seminar
In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down
the Mississippi River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to
the river. Students will engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators, activists, and government employees.
(Prereq.: POL 241 or equivalent and passing a water safety test)
INS 381
Qualitative Research Methods
This course introduces students to the range of qualitative methods available
for the applied study of social issues and prepares them for a substantial
research project. In separate labs, students will acquire skills in either archival
research, content analysis, interviewing, or participant observation. (Prereq.:
upper division or graduate standing and at least one upper division course in
the student's major, or consent of the instructors)
I
nternational Relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students
with the basis for informed global citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or
careers in foreign service, nonprofit, or
international business. The student may
focus on a discipline or geographic area of
the world. The program consists of a core
of seven courses and six electives chosen
from a wide list of courses offered at
Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study
opportunities throughout the year.
Competency in one language is required,
and some students study two languages.
All majors complete a significant senior
research project and thesis on a topic of
their own choosing.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international
studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students
in the recent past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle East,
Western Europe, Russia and East Central
Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
Recent students have had double
majors in history, political science, international business or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and
minors are possible with the international
relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill-Cady
Required core courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 103 The Modem World
or HIS 104 The Modem Non-Western
World
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490 Seminar in International
Relations
Two of the following:
HIS 332 History of U.S. Foreign
Relations
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policies
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of
college work in a modem language.
Required electives
Six of the following (not more than three
from any one discipline may be counted
toward the major):
BUS 362,368,465
ECO 317,360,365
HIS 323,346,348,350,352,354,440,474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350,351,359,382,459
REL 356,420
SOC 241
SPC 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331,
SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Modem Languages.)
S W 230
Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as
a fourth term or higher of college work in
a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of
language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot be
credited toward the 13 required courses.
Students should confer with the program
director about regional and disciplinary
concentrations possible within the major;
for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines
in the program.
lnternational Relations Major with
lnternational Business Concentration
Required core courses of the international
relations major, plus the following six
courses:
BUS 362 International Business
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
Two of the following:
BUS 368 Responding to the Challenges
of Japan
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
One of the following:
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 365 Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development
One elective from the list of international
relations major electives, excluding other
business, economics, and marketing courses.
Note: Several of the business courses have
prerequisites. Please consult the catalog
and your academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major; 3.0 overall. In
addition to fulfilling the requirements for
the major, the student must complete an
honors thesis no later than March 1of the
senior year and must defend the thesis
before a faculty committee. Students
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should declare their intention to complete
an honors major by the end of their
junior year.
lnternational Relations Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and
POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS
332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modem
language. Three courses from the list of
required electives for the major. Not more
than two courses from any department can
count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The Peace and Global Studies minor
focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance and inter-cultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it
takes advantage of the campus resources of
the Peace Prize Forum (co-hosted each
year by Augsburg College) and the Center
for Global Education. The minor is structured as a learning community that
involves students, faculty, staff, and community members; it'focuses on experiential
learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice, and environmental sustainability Students will draw
on study abroad in taking local actions to
address global issues.
The minor consists of two required
courses (POL 160 and SWK 230), two
upper division electives (chosen from ECO
365, REL 366, HIS 332, HIS 350, I N S M T
311, POUWST 341, REL 313, POUWST
359, INS 312, REL 346, HIS 346, POL 353,
ECO 495, SOC 240, ENG 361, and other
topics or study abroad courses, with
approval of program director), a senior
keystone seminar, a study abroad requirement, and participation in local peacerelated activities. See International
Relations Program Director for full program description.
I
nternational study at Augsburg aims to
increase intercultural competency and
reflects the College's strong commitment to
internationalism. Programs administered
by the Center for Global Education, by
International Partners, and by the Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA) offer excellent opportunities for
rigorous academic work, greater understanding of cross-cultural issues, and
exploration of the benefits of global
citizenship.
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg, but will add an
international dimension to any academic
program. Students normally receive the
same number of course credits abroad as
they would if studying on campus. Courses
abroad can fulfill major, general education,
and graduation requirements when
approved by the appropriate program
directors and faculty before departure. Any
approved study abroad will also fulfill the
Augsburg Experience.
Students in good academic standing (a
minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off campus
through the study abroad adviser. In addition to semester and year-long programs,
summer abroad courses also provide a
number of educational opportunities.
Students interested in these or other external off-campus study experiences should
contact the study abroad adviser.
Application deadlines are listed for each
program. Please contact the study abroad
adviser in the Office of International
Programs for a list of deadlines for summer
and short-term study abroad courses. The
cost for many programs is comparable to
full room, board, and tuition for on-campus study, plus airfare. Financial aid is
granted on the same basis as on-campus
study.
THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL
EDUCATION
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
The center's study programs are conducted in Mexico, Central America, and
Namibia. They integrate rigorous academic
work with real-life experiences. Students
live in the midst of the society they are
studying, encountering the people and culture inside and outside the walls of a classroom. All programs include family stays,
regional travel, community-based living,
and opportunities for volunteer work and
internships.
International study programs administered by the Center for Global Education
and approved by Augsburg are listed below
For information on these programs, contact the semester programs abroad office.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
The International Partners program
combines rigorous academic work with
daily immersion in another culture. It
offers students an opportunity to study
abroad with outstanding faculty and to
gain practical experience overseas in their
major fields.
The program is founded on reciprocal
agreements with selected institutions of
higher learning in Norway and Germany.
Under these agreements International
Partner students from abroad receive part
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of their academic training at Augsburg, and
qualified Augsburg students are guaranteed
admission to partner institutions, where
courses are pre-approved for credit toward
graduation requirements at Augsburg.
Study abroad through International
Partners emphasizes business, education,
and social work, but offers training in
more than a dozen other fields as well. All
coursework is in English. The study program may be for one year, one semester, or
a summer session. Participation may be on
an individual basis or as part of a student
group. For further information contact the
nternational Partners office. Application
deadlines are April 1 for fall semester and
year long programs and October 15 for
spring semester programs.
THE HIGHER EDUCATION
CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN
AFFAIRS (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers full-semester programs through HECUA in Norway,
Guatemala, Ecuador, and Northern Ireland.
All programs emphasize the impact of
social change, civic engagement, and crosscultural factors on the human community.
HECUA programs include intense language experience and field study. The cost
is similar to full tuition, room, and board
for one semester on campus, plus airfare.
For non-international HECUA courses,
see Interdisciplinary Studies (INS), MetroUrban Studies.
International study programs administered by HECUA and approved through
Augsburg are listed below For information
on these programs, contact the Center for
Global Education.
I CROSSING BORDERS: GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANGE I N MESOAMERICA
(MEXICO)-FALL
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce stuients to the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and
:mpowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key social, economic,
?olitical, and cultural issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore the interconnectedness of
:ace, class, and gender, and learn first-hand from both women and men who are involved
n struggles for sustainable development and social change. The program begins with a
me-week seminar/orientation in the U.S-Mexico border region and ends with a two-week
;eminar in El Salvador. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, in Augsburg housing
~pproximatelysix weeks, and with Mexican host families for 4-6 weeks.
All students will be expected to take POYWST 359, REUWST 366, and at least one
jpanish course. In addition, they may choose between taking a second Spanish course or
:ompleting an internship or field research (independent study).
Augsburg application deadline: April 1. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or
ts equivalent.
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SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 21 1, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
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(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Advanced Conversation
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
SPA 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
311 or or equivalent.)
POLIWST 359 Women, Gender, and Social Change in-Latin America
An exploration of gender politics in Latin America. Particular attention is
given to women's organizing efforts around issues of domestic and political
violence, ecology, human rights, democracy, political participation, and revolutionary social change.
RELIWST 366 Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to sociaVpolitica1 transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
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NSISPAIWST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequistes: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
NSIRELISPAIWST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
I SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTALJUSTICE:LATIN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES
(MEXICO)-SPRING
This is an intensive program of study and travel that explores socioeconomic and political issues with a focus on the impact of environmental policies on the lives of women and
men from varying economic classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and Central America.
Students will examine the ethics of land distribution, environmental racism, ecofeminism,
social change, and the complexity of gender, class, race, and ethnicity in Latin America.
Credit is available in Spanish, history, political science, religion, and women's studies.
internships and independent studies are also available. The program includes a two-week
;eminar in Chiapas and Guatemala. Students stay in guest houses while traveling, spend
ipproximately six weeks in Augsburg housing, and six weeks living with Mexican host
imilies.
All students will be expected to take the following three courses: a Spanish course,
- I l W S T 355, and P O W J T 341 or REyWST 313. For their fourth course, they may
: h a benveen taking a second Spanish course, or completing an internship or field
search (independent study).
Augsburg application deadline is Oct. 15. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course
)r its equivalent.
iPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop she four basic slalls: understanding, spspeaking, wding, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introdnc~anto c u l m of the 5-h-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
;PA 21 1, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
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SPA 31 1
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper diesion courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Advanced Conversation
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 3 11 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 31 1 or equivalent.)
SPA 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
31 1 or equivalent.)
HISIWST 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in Mexican and Central American
history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and raciavethnic
oppression and the history of resistance and social change in Latin America
from the Conquest to the present day.
POL341/WST 341 Environmental Politics
Explores enivornmental politics in Latin America from pre-Columbian times
to the present. Applies a gender perspective to analyze environmental issues
and examines political and economic policies that promote andfor hinder sustainable development.
REL/WST 313 Environmental Theology and Ethics
Explores different approaches to environmental ethics in Latin America,
including indigenous, Jewish and Christian perspectives, liberation theology
and ecofeminism.
INS/SPA/WST 399 Internship
Students gain 80-100 hours of hands-on work experience in Mexican organization and participate in an ongoing seminar which explores cultural issues,
organizational analysis, and personal and professional development. Students
seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior
to enrollment. (Prerequisites: SPA 212 or equivalent, internship application,
and Spanish reference forms)
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NS/REL/SPA/WST 499 Independent Study
Students conduct independent, field-based research and participate in an
ongoing seminar which explores fieldwork methods and cultural and ethical
issues. Students seeking Spanish credit must receive approval from the department chair prior to enrollment.
I SOCIAL WORK IN A LATIN AMERICAN CONTEXT (MEXICO)-SPRING
This program was created to satisfy the cumculum requirements for a Bachelor in
Social Work degree program. Its goal is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical
social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a semester of transformaive, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice.
Augsburg application deadline: Sept. 15. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course
3r its equivalent. (Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of
lanuary, prior to the start of the semester.) Priority is given to social work majors.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
-Aims to dwelop the four b& skills: understanding, speaking, reading,and
writing of elementary Spanish. htroducrion to culture ot the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Mexican insmcrors. (No prerequisite far SPA f 1l.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
5PA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined
by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211 for
212.)
;PA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Mexican instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
,PA 316
Advanced Conversation
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 311 level on placement exam.)
;PA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
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SPA 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Mexican instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA
3 11 or equivalent.)
SWK 294
International Social Welfare: The Mexican Context
Develops students' understanding of current social, economic, political and
cultural realities in Mexico through an exploration of Mexican culture and history. Emphasis on intercultural communication and the role of U.S. foreign
policy in Mexico. Aims to frame students' knowledge of contemporary social
welfare and social work practice with migrants and immigrants in the
Minnesota and the U.S. at large.
SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Croups
Develops student understanding and working knowledge of human behavior
in families and in groups. The Mexican context of family and group work will
be examined and uniquely Mexican models will be explored and discussed in
relation to current family and group theory. Groups can be used to accomplish
individual, family, organizational andlor community goals. Students will practice skills needed to be an effective group member and facilitator in class. A
six-week home stay with a Mexican family will provide an opportunity to
learn about Mexican family structure through personal experience.
SWK 295
Comparative Social Policy
Aims to prepare social work students to function as informed and competent
participants in efforts to achieve change in social policies and programs. This
course in comparative social policy uses Mexico and the United States as a
context for studying policy formation, implementation, analysis and the influence of values on these processes. Central to this course is a service-learning
component. Those enrolled in Social Work Field Experience may use the same
field setting for both courses. Roles and responsibilities of generalist social
workers and citizens in formulating, implementing and evaluating policy
responsive to social needs are addressed. United States and Mexican immigration and migration policies will be used a primary vehicle for this critical
analysis.
SWK 317
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. Contributes approximately 100 hours to the practicum hours
required for the BSW degree for those students with Spanish language oral
competency. Involves sharing of experiences with other students in a small
group seminar. (Prereq.: intermediate Spanish, candidacy status; concurrent
with SWK 316. P/N grading only).
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H SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE: GUATEMALA,
EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA)-FALL OR SPRING
This program introduces students to the key issues facing the Ceneal Americans. For
two decades the people of Central America have been in upheaval and have experienced
fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of revolution and
civil war on the lives and culture of the people and the environment of Guatemala, El
Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in El Salvador,
and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. All students will take the following 4 courses: 1) one
Spanish course, 2) REL 366,3) HISM7ST 355, and 4) ECO 495,
Application deadline is April 1. Prerequisite: one college-level Spanish course or its
equivalent.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (No prerequisite for SPA 111.
Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisite
for SPA 112.)
SPA 21 1, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement level determined by placement test or completion of prerequisites: 112 for 211 and 211
for 212.)
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Aims to enrich vocabulary and improve fluency and facility thorough oral and
written practice in correct expression. This course is a prerequisite for all
upper division courses except for SPA 316. Taught by Guatemalan instructors.
(Prerequisite: SPA 212 or equivalent or placement exam.)
SPA 316
Advanced Conversation
Aims to improve oral fluency through intensive, individualized instruction,
discussions, debates, and oral reports. Uses Latin American films to stimulate
discussion. This course is only offered in Mexico and Central America and is
taught by local instructors. (Prerequisite:SPA 212 or equivalent or score at
minimum of 31 1 level on placement exam.)
SPA 356
Latin American Literature: 20th-Century Voices
Examines issues of social change through the voices of contemporary Latin
American writers. Focuses on short stories, poetry, plays, one novel, and testimonials of indigenous peoples, women, and Central American refugees.
Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite: SPA 311 or equivalent.)
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SPA 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasizes increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. Taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Prerequisite:
SPA 3 11 or equivalent.)
HISIWST 355 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies from Latin American history
with special emphasis on the role of women in history. Focuses on the development of gender, class-based, and raciauethnic oppression and the history of
resistance and social change in Latin America from the Conquest to the present day Examines the Pre-Columbian period, the conquest and colonial periods, and concludes with the post war period in Central America.
ECO 495
Topics: Sustainable Economic Development
This course examines the concepts of economic development and growth in
the "third world." Students are introduced to the theories of economic development and definitions of sustainable development. They study the relationship between economic development and ecological damage.
REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
An exploration of Latin American theologies of liberation and their relationship to sociaVpolitica1transformation. Examines key theological concepts, critiques, and practical implications.
NATION BUILDING, GLOBALIZATION, AND DECOLONIZING THE MIND:
SOUTHERN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES (NAMIBIA)-FALL OR SPRING
This program examines the crucial issues of nation building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid South African colonization. South
Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process of globalization in today's world; the challenges posed by
under and unequal development; and the long-term project of decolonizing the mind.
Augsburg application deadline: Oct. 15.
INS 312
REL 346
The Development Process-Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
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POL 353
Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative
Perspective
This contse is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movemen= that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
HIS 440
Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the US: Struggles
Against Colonialism, Apartheid and Segregation
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the US, strategies of resistance the successes and limitations of political
victories over apartheid and racism and the lingering economic, social, political and psychological effects of racism.
INS 399
Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with the
opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a development agency. This
replaces the Religion and Social Change course.
INS 499
lndependent Study
Students may design a proposal to conduct an independent study of a topic
related to their major or minor
SCANDINAVIAN URBAN STUDIES TERM: NORWAY (SUST)-FALL
Participants will gain a deep understanding of contemporary Norway, using the welfare
state and the notion of citizenship as the focus for investigation. The cumculum consists
of three interrelated seminars that together give participants an understanding of how the
welfare state has evolved and how it is practiced in the context of a social democracy
undergoing major changes in response to immigration. Students explore the relationship
between Scandinavian countries, the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe, the
European Union and broader global politics. Students have the option of Norwegian language study or an independent study project. April 1.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
INS 377
Scandinavia in the World
INS 393
Scandinavian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
INS 394
Urbanization and Sustainable Development in Scandinavia
INS 499
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
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POLITICS, DEVELOPMENT, AND THE CITY: GUATEMALA AND CUBA-FALL
The Politics, Development, and the City program explores historical and current issues
related to rural-urban migration, industrialization, government policies, and effects on
human communities. Students engage in dialogue with Latin American faculty, activists,
and leaders from local communities to understand local conditions and efforts at social
change. Learning is made vivid through field projects and interactions with organizations
worlung on urban issues. A Spanish in the Field course facilitates language learning directly related to content. April 1.
INS 2611386 Spanish in the Field
INS 362
Development in the Latin American City
INS 363
Wealth, Poverty, and Community Development: Critical Social
Issues
INS 499
Independent Study
COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA: ECUADOR (GILA)-FALL
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship
designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project and a home stay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and
culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social change
are compared and contrasted. Students learn first-hand about the social problems in
Ecuadorian communities and explore ways in which communities are addressing these
challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in
Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or
Spanish. April 1.
INS 366
Community Participation for Social Change
INS 399
Internship
INS 499
Independent Study
(2 course credits)
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ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, AND COMMUNITY IN LATIN AMERICA:
GUATEMALA AND CUBA (EECLA)-SPRING
Environment and development issues are examined by looking at market and community economy models and their respective practices and ethical implications. Participants
will conduct a variety of field projects in small groups to learn about the environment and
development efforts. Students gain hands-on experience field placements with organizations working in the Guatarnalan Highland, exploring the limits and possibilities of classroom theories and concepts in the context of complex real-life experiences in the community Each student cames out an independent study project on a topic of personal choice,
which includes field research. Oct. 15.
INS 384
Social Dynamics and the Environment
INS 385
The Ethics of Development: Local and Global Implications
INS 386
Spanish in the Field (advanced-level language course)
INS 499
Independent Study Project (students chooses topic)
NORTHERN IRELAND: DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL CHANCE-SPRING
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical,
political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace and the
progress being made. Through a seven-week internship, students get hands-on experience
with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in Coleraine. Oct. 15
INS 316
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 317
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MARKETING
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
M
athematics is the study of structure and relationships and
tools
for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world
from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning
skills that are increasingly expected of
every member of contemporary society.
Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts
education.
Students majoring in mathematics
acquire the skills necessary to serve society
through a variety of careers. In addition to
acquiring computational and problem solving skills, mathematics majors at Augsburg
develop their abilities to reason abstractly;
to conjecture, critique, and justifj their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems; to read and
comprehend precise mathematical writing;
to speak and write about mathematical
ideas; and to experience working in teams
on mathematical projects. Students can
prepare for graduate school, for work in
business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in
grades K-12. Students majoring in many
disciplines find it helpful to acquire a
minor or a second major in mathematics.
Students may choose coursework supporting the study of mathematics as a liberal art, its applications to science and
engineering, its applications to actuarial
science, computing, or economics, or in
preparation to teach. Augsburg's urban
location allows students to gain experience
working with mathematics through intemships, cooperative education, and the
practicum and colloquium courses.
Mathematics Faculty
Rebekah Dupont (Chair), Tracy
Bibelnieks, Nicholas Coult, Suzanne Doree,
Matthew Haines, Kenneth Kaminsky.
Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics Major
Twelve courses including
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
MAT 245 Calculus I11
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures
MAT 324 Analysis
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
Two MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Students may petition the department
to substitute alternative mathematics or
mathematics-intensive courses for one or
two MAT courses numbered above 200.
Such substitutions must be justified by a
compelling academic rationale presenting a
coherent program of study, typically relating mathematics to another discipline.
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communications
Two supporting courses from the following
list or substitutes with departmental
approval: CSC 170, CSC 320, ECO 112 or
ECO 113 (not both), ECO 318, ESE 330,
FIN 331, MAT 163 or MAT 173 (not both),
PHY 121, PHY 122.
Also required: MAT 491 Mathematics
Colloquium during junior and senior
years.
Depending on the choice of electives, up to
two additional communication skills
courses (one in writing, one in speaking)
may also be required.
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Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
major.
At least two MAT courses numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Major
The requirements for the Bachelor of
Science degree are the same as for the
Bachelor of Arts degree with Mathematics
Major except that the two MAT electives
and two supporting courses must be chosen from a focus area approved by the
department. Sample focus areas:
Business, Economics, or Actuarial Science:
Two of MAT 355,374, or 377; ECO 112 or
113;MAT 173,ECO 318, orFIN331.
Computational Mathematics: Two of MAT
355,377, or approved 395; CSC 170; CSC
320.
Physical Sciences: Two of MAT 247, 327,
or 355; PHY 121-122.
Teaching Mathematics: MAT 252; MAT287;
MAT 314; ESE 330.
In addition, an experiential component
in the focus area is required, such as an
internship, volunteer or paid work experience, undergraduate research project, or
other experiences approved by the department. Such experiences may also fulfill the
Augsburg Experience requirement if
approved.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers. The
state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for secondary education licensure to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are the same as the
major, with the electives specified as, MAT
252 Exploring Geometry, MAT 287 History
of Mathematics, MAT 314 Abstract
Algebra, and ESE 330 5-12 Methods:
Mathematics. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in
grades 5-8 under elementary education
licensure are MPG 4 or MAT 114
Precalculus; MAT 145 Calculus 1 or MAT
122 Calculus for the Behavioral and Social
Sciences; MAT 163 Introductory Statistics;
MAT 252 Exploring Geometry; MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures; and
MAT 287 History of Mathematics.
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are
strongly encouraged to consult with a
mathematics department advisor before
enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
GPA of 3.5 in MAT courses numbered
above 200,3.0 overall GPA, an honors project, and approval of the Mathematics
Department. Specific requirements are
available from the department.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus 11
Three MAT electives numbered above 200,
at least one of which is numbered above
300. Alternatively students may complete a
minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145,
MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 252, MAT 271,
and MAT 287.
At least one MAT course numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
200 Mathematics
Students must earn a grade of 2.0 or better
in each course that applies toward the
minor.
Math Placement Croup (MPC)
Before enrolling in any mathematics
course, students must have the required
Math Placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar's office. Students who have passed the
College Board Advanced Placement Exam
in calculus should consult with the
Mathematics Department. All other students must take the Augsburg Math
Placement Exam, which is administered by
Academic Advising. The exam is given
during college registration sessions and at
other announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Students in MPG 1may take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student's MPG. Students are also
permitted to retake the Math Placement
Exam during their first term of enrollment
at Augsburg College.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
MAT 103
Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit
toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an
emphasis on applications to the social and natural sciences, business and
everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students
preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a
year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and hgonomemc functions
for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT
145 or other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of
deparanent. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
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Mathematics 201
MAT 122
Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Concepts of differential and integral calculus with an emphasis on applications
in the social and behavioral sciences and business. Students who have completed MAT 145 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Note: Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 123, MAT 131, or MAT 137.
Students may not receive credit for more than one of MAT 129, MAT 132, or MAT 138.
Students who have successfully completed a higher number MAT class, a statistics class, or any
other quantitative reasoning class must obtain departmental approval before registering for
MAT 123, 129, 137, or 138.
MAT 123
Mathematics Sampler
An examination of intriguing mathematical ideas including geometrical and
numerical patterns, and axiom systems such as set theory, non-Euclidean
geometries, alternative arithmetic, and infinity with an emphasis on problemsolving strategies, logic, and mathematical reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 129
Practical Applications of Mathematics
An examination of applications of mathematics in contemporary society, with
an emphasis on quantitative reasoning including an introduction to probability
and statistics and topics such as the mathematics of finance, graph theory,
game theory, voting theory, linear programming, or cryptography. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
MAT 137-8
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I & II
Concepts of number, operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis and probability with an emphasis on the processes of problem solving, reasoning, connections, communication, and representation. These courses are
designed for prospective K-6 elementary school teachers. (Prereq.: MPG3 for
MAT137; MAT 137 or MPG4 for MAT138.)
MAT 145-6
Calculus 1 & ll
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for
MAT 146.)
MAT 163
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis
testing, anaIysis-of-variance, and regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3.)
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics, with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may
not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3, Coreq.: CSC 160)
MAT 173
Math of Interest
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, and life insurance. (Prereq.: MPG 3.)
202 Mathematics
MAT 245
Calculus Ill
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146.)
MAT 246
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271.)
MAT 247
Modeling and Differential Equations
Concepts of differential equations including methods of solving first and second order equations and modeling using difference equations and differential
equations with an emphasis on applications to the sciences. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
MAT 252
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries and
geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning, conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or MAT 122 and MPG 4)
MAT 271
Discrete Mathematical Structures
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics,
graph theory, recursion theory, set theoly, and formal logic, with an emphasis
on algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof.
(Prereq.: MAT 146 or MAT 163 and MAT 145 or MAT 163 and MAT 122 and
MPG 4 Also recommended: CSC 160)
MAT 287
History of Mathematics
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modem mathematics. (Prereq. : MAT 145 or MAT 122
and MPG 4)
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246 and MAT 271)
MAT 324
Analysis
Concepts of real analysis including functions, derivatives, integrals, and series
in a theoretical setting. (Prereq.: ENG 111, MAT 271 Also recommended: MAT
245, MAT 246 or MAT 247, and at least one MAT courses numbered 300 or
higher.
MAT 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See PHY 327)
MAT 355
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical implementation of numerical methods on modem computers, and applications. (Prereq: MAT 146 and CSC 170 or consent of instructor).
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Mathematics 203
MAT 373-4
Probability and Statistics I & II
Concepts of probability and statistics including methods of enumeration, random variables, probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit
Theorem, sampling distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.(Prereq.: MAT
245 for MAT 373. Also recommended MAT 271. MAT 373 for MAT 374.)
MAT 377
Operations Research
Concepts of linear programming and its applications to optimization problems
from industrial settings including the simplex method, sensitivity analysis,
duality theory, alternate optima, and unboundedness with an emphasis on
both the mathematical theory and the application to current business practice.
(Prereq.: MAT 246)
MAT 385
Mathematics Practicum
The application of mathematical problem solving to real-world projects sought
from off-campus nonprofit organizations. Contains a senice learning component. (Prereq.: at least two of MAT 245, 246, 247, or 271 and consent of
instructor)
MAT 3951495 TopicsIAdvanced Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic such as actuarial mathematics, complex analysis,
mathematical biology, chaotic dynamical systems, combinatorics, graph theory,
topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq: at least two MAT courses
numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an additional upper
division MAT course depending on the particular topic may also be required)
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MAT 491
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Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporaly applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Canies no course credit.
Internship and Independent Study courses:
MAT 1991399 Internship
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit,
significant mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq. for upper division: at least one upper division MAT
course, junior or senior standing). See also description on page 93.
MAT 499
Independent Study/Research
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum
with the guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing, and consent of instructor.) See also description on page 94.
M
etro-Urban studies is a multidisciplumy major and minor taught by faculty
in sociology, economics, history, political
science, social work, art and other related
disciplines. Metro-Urban studies is designed
to blend classroom and field experience, theory, and internships that focus the content
of liberal learning on the metropolitan community and the process of urbanization.
Metro-Urban studies and general education's Engaging Minneapolis introduce
students to the wide variety of developing
careers related to urban and metropolitan
affairs and equip students with the analytical and theoretical tools required to understand and contribute to the metropolitan
community. The Metro-Urban studies
major and minor also provide undergraduate preparation for postgraduate studies in
planning, architecture, law, public administration, environmental studies, social welfare, government, community organization,
and theology.
internships, community service-learning,
and cooperative education are available as
ways to enhance the quality of the major and
make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan opportunities afforded by the College's
location. The Higher Education Consortium
for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich
the overall program with additional comes
and semester-long programs.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Garry Hesser (Director, SOC), Andrew
Aoki (POL), Jeanne Boeh, (ECO), Chris
Kimball (HIS), Michael O'Neal (SOC),
Michael Shock (SWK)
DECREE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Major
10 courses including:
ECO 110 Economics of Urban Issues
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
SOC 21 1 Community and the Modem
Metropolis
HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities
or HIS 335 Urban American History
or ART 249/349 HIS 249/349 The
Designed Environment
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 PoliticaVShtistics/
Methodology
SOC 363 Research Methods
or POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
INS 399 Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related
courses.
HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the MetroUrban Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities
program. Students interested in graduate
school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics instead of
ECO 110.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 21 1, HIS 225/249/349,
and two of the following: HIS 335, SOC
381, or INS 399.
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by the
director of the program.
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Internships and Independent Study Courses:
INS 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
INS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other inteinship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. Internships place students with sponsoring organizations
that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
INS 498
Independent Study-Metropolitan
Resources
An independentlydesignedcourse developed by a student (or p u p of students),
utiliring the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a
department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211 and consent of
insmctor)
INS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. (Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
URBAN STUDIES OPTIONS THROUGH HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. Through HECUA, Augsburg students have access to interdisciplinary field
learning programs of exceptional quality, located in Scandinavia, South America, Central
America, Northern Ireland, and the Twin Cities.
Also see International Studies listings.
I. METRO-URBAN STUDIES TERM (MUST)-FALL
OR SPRING
This Semester in the Cities program focuses upon the Twin Cities meeo area.
INS 358
Reading Seminar: Diversity and Unequal Urban Development
Interdisciplinary readings connect experiences and direct obsewation with
theory and research on the impact of race, class, and gender on social inequality and unequal urban development. Competing theories and strategies for
urban and neighborhood development are examined in the context of dominant ideology and perspectives of people who challenge it.
206 Metro-Urban Studies
INS 359
Field Seminar: Urban Inequality and Social Change
Concrete conditions of life and community issues in different neighborhoods
provide varying-at times competing-views on the Twin Cities "civic ideology." Field observations, dialogue with residents, interviews, and oral history
provide data to identlfy inequality and to assess theories and strategies for
explaining and overcoming it.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 93.
II. CITY ARTS-SPRING
Study of the politics of artistic expression and the relationship between emerging art and
urban cultures. Minneapolis-St. Paul provides rich resources for the program.
INS 330
Field Seminar: Emerging Art and Urban Cultures
Exploration of life experiences and works of artists, cultural workers, and
community organizers for understanding the differences between formal institutional art and community-based art forms. Interviews and participant observation at arts performances and cultural events.
INS 331
The Politics of Artistic Expression
Study of the social and cultural history of urban art, the role of art and culture
in everyday life, and the relationship between intellectual discourse and the
politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and discussions integrate aesthetic
theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
INS 399
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 93.
Ill. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: SCIENCE, POLITICS AND PUBLIC
POLICY -FALL
Focuses on the social, scientific, ecological and economic underpinnings of public policy
and conflict over natural resources and environmental quality.
INS 345
Social Dimensions o f Environmental Change
INS 346
Adaptive Ecosystem Management
INS 399
Internship (2 course credits)
IV. SEE HECUA UNDER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (SUST, SAUS, CIIA, AND
EECIA)
T
he Department of Modem Languages
at ~ u ~ s b u r ~ k o lcontributes
le~e
in many
ways to realizing the College's mission of
providing liberal arts education for service
in today's world. The department is committed to the view that education should
go beyond career preparation and that
familiarity with the language and culture of
another people is an essential step in the
development of a truly global perspective.
The modem languages department
offers language, literature, and culture
courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe and
American Sign Language are offered at
Augsburg, and courses in Chinese,Japanese,
Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg
students through the College's affiliation
with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities
colleges.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation,
but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions.
Students anticipating careers in international business, social work, the diplomatic
corps, the health professions, or the aistry may wish to take a second major or
minor in modem languages. In addition,
a minor in languages or linguistics is a
valuable research tool for those intending
to pursue graduate study in most academic
disciplines.
Modern Languages Faculty
Mary Kingsley (Chair), Pary PezechluanWeinberg, Frankie Shackelford, Donald
Steinmetz
Major
The major consists of nine courses
above 211 (Norwegian only: 211 and
above), including two courses in culture,
two courses in language, two courses in literature and three electives (from any of the
three areas above). At least seven of these
courses must be taught in the target language of the major and at least four of
them must be taken on the Augsburg campus.
Minor
The minor consists of four courses
above 211 (Norwegian only: 211and
above), including one in language and one
in literature or culture. At least three of
these courses must be taught in the target
language, and at least two of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply in the junior
year. Requirements: 3.5 GPA in the major,
3.5 GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or F!
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or
minor in languages must take a minimum
of one upper division course per year at
Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses
accepted for transfer must have been taken
within the past seven years.
208 Modern Languages
Study Abroad
Teaching Licensure
A semester of study abroad is required
for majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. An
advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills
with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Since spring term 2001, Augsburg
College no longer offers a licensure program in modem languages.
4 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people. (Fall: 101; spring: 102, Prereq.: 101)
4 CHINESE (CHN)
Chinese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
W
FRENCH (FRE)
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these
courses work toward the discovery of French culture and way of life. Four
class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC-additiona1 sessions required)
FRE 211, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulary building, and developing greater ease in reading
and writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work.
(Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
FRE 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
FRE 311
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas.
Laboratory assignments. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
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Modern Languages 209
FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to
the modem period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French
intellectual, political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
on rotational basis)
FRE 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through
the reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral
and written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in the four skills at an
advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of
expression, refinements in style and organization. Laboratory assignments.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
FRE 41 1
FRE 495
.
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
FRE 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
FRE 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
FRE 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
FRE 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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210 Modern Languages
GERMAN (GER)
CER 111, 112 Beginning German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended
narratives in simple German, insights into German culture and participation in
short conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC-additional
sessions required)
CER 21 1, 212 Intermediate German I, II
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
GER 295
GER 311
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary,
and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall,
Prereq.: 212)
GER 331
German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty
Years War (1643). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany, A u s ~and
,
~witzerlandsince the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
CER 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: GER 3 11 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
CER 351
Survey of Literature: German Literature from Chivalry to
Romanticism
The intellectual, cultural, and political history of all peoples is reflected in
their literature. The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle
the German experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant;
from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a
way to relive the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
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CER 354
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th
Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has
many German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Karl Marx, Freud,
Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of
prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized
the birth of the modem age. (Prereq.: 311)
CER 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student's use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
CER 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CER 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
CER 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
CER 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
CER 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
JAPANESE(JPN)
Japanese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian studies program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
H NORWEGIAN (NOR)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. Laboratory work
expected. (Fall: 111; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111)
NOR 211
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Intermediate Norweaian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis
for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review. (Prereq.:
NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
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212 Modern Languages
NOR 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
NOR 311
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 211 or equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to place contemporary cultural devel-
opments, such as Norway's changing role in the global community, into a historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper
articles, and video tapes. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. Fall: alternate years)
NOR 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Fall: alternate years)
NOR 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR
311. Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written, and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
NOR 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Intenuhips and Independent Study Courses:
NOR 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
NOR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
NOR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
NOR 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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Modern Languages 213
OJIBWE(OJB)
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the modem
languages department and as part of the American Indian Studies major.
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction. (Fall:
111; Sring: 112, Prereq.: 111.)
SPANISH (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. (Fall: 111 and 112; spring: 112, Prereq.: 111. WEC-additional sessions required.)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 211; spring: 212, Prereq.: 211)
SPA 248
Spanish and Latin American Culture through Film
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin
American societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with
English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work. This course is a
prerequisite for all upper division courses. IPrereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent.
Fall)
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking
skills in Spanish and wish to expand them. Intensive practice with emphasis
on the finer points of grammar. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: odd years)
214 Modern Languages
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 31 1 or
consent of instructor. Spring: odd years)
SPA 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works of literature. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. On demand)
SPA 354
Representative Hispanic Authors
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and
oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note:
Students who have taken SPA 356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring:
even years)
SPA 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 31 1 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SPA 495
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SPA 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SPA 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
SPA 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SPA 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
M
usic has the power to strengthen
the mind, heal the body, and unlock ;he
creative spirit. Whether we experience
music as a listener, performer, or teacher, it
adds a significant dimension to our lives.
The Department of Music at Augsburg
College offers music training in the context
of a liberal arts education, and is an institutional member of the National
Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
and the American Music Therapy
Association (AMTA). The Music
Department offers three degree programs
and five majors as follows:
Bachelor of Arts (Music Major or Music
Major with Music Business
Concentration)
Bachelor of Music (Music Education or
Performance Major)
Bachelor of Science (Music Therapy
Major)
In addition, we offer minors in music,
music business, and a Music Therapy
equivalency certificate program.
Participation in a variety of music experiences including large and small ensemble
courses, music theater productions, performance study, and music courses are open
to students from all majors, with pennission from the instructor.
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Stephen
Gabrielsen, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta
Kagin, Ned Kantar, Merilee Klemp
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Carol
Barnett, Marv Dahlgren, Bridgt Doak,
Susan Druck, Lynn Erickson, Janet Fried,
Jennifer Gerth, Bradley Greenwald, Nancy
Grundahl, Mary Horozaniecki,Jim
Jacobson, Kathy Kienzle, Caroline Lemen,
Steve Lund, Laurie Merz, Celeste O'Brien,
Paul Ousley, Rick Penning, Nicholas Raths,
Sonja Thompson, Angela Wyatt
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Anderson
Augsburg students who enroll as freshmen must apply to the Department of
Music for acceptance to a degree program
by the end of their sophomore year.
Transfer students must meet with a music
adviser immediately after enrolling at
Augsburg to establish an appropriate
course of music study and application
process. All students interested in pursuing a music degree at Augsburg must contact a music faculty adviser in their
degree area as soon as possible to ensure
a smooth program of study and timely
completion of music degree requirements.
Degree Program Advisors:
Jill Dawe - BM Music Performance
Stephen Gabrielsen - BA Music
Peter Hendrickson - BM Music
Education
Roberta Kagin - BS Music Therapy
Ned Kantar - BM Music Education
Robert Stacke - Transfer Students
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the steps outlined in the Music Student
Handbook, as well as on the student's performance at his or her spring sophomore
jury.
Music Degree Core Curriculum for all
ProgramsJMajors
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 102 Materials of Music 11
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
216 Music
MUS 112
MUS 201
MUS 202
MUS 211
MUS 212
MUS 231
Aural Skills I1
Materials of Music 111
Form and Analysis
Aural Skills 111
Aural Skills IV
History and Literature of
Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music I1
Large and Small Ensemble Participation
Performance Studies
Music Repertoire Tests
Piano Proficiency
Plus fulfillment of recital requirements as
given under each specific degree and
major.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Education Major
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public
schools. This preparation includes coursework that allows the student to become
certified to teach at the elementary through
the secondary level. Student select either
vocaVgenera1 or instmmentavgeneral
emphasis. In addition to applying to the
Music Department, Bachelor of Music education major candidates must also apply to
the Department of Education for acceptance into the music education licensure
program. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
successfully complete the requirements for
the Bachelor of Music education major. All
music requirements must be completed
prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.5 in all music courses in necessary for the music education licensure pro-
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Requirements
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 311 Composition I
MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358 Half Junior Recital
MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 220 Educational Technology
EDC 290 Topics: MN American Indians
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 315 Critical Issues in Education
Seminar
ESE 300 Readinwriting in Content
Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning
Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481ESE 483 Student Teaching
MUS 359 Music Methods: ChoraWocal
(.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods:
Brass/Percussion (.5)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(.5)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.5)
One of the following two:
MUS 342 Choral Conducting
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis-MUS 251,252,253,254
Instrumental emphasis- one course credit
of music elective
Two quarter course credits of performance
studies in the major insh-umentlvoice (first
year)
Four half course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumentlvoice (second and third year)
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Two full course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumendvoice
(fourth year)
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrumenthoice
(winds and percussion, Band; strings,
Drchestra; voice, Choir). You must participate in the ensemble for which you want
to teach.
Music Education majors whose major
performance medium is piano, organ, or
pitar are required to enroll in 4 semesters
~flessons on a minor performance medilm that allows them participation in the
:orresponding large ensemble. Examples:
4 music education major in the vocal-gen:ral track who selects piano as a major perormance medium (rather than voice) is
equired to take a minimum of four semes.ers of voice lessons, in addition to partici~atingin a large group vocal ensemble for
:ight semesters.
A music education major in the instrunental-general track who selects piano,
)rgan, or guitar as a major performance
nedium is required to take a minimum of
our semesters of lessons on a band or
rchestral instrument, in addition to paricipating in a correspondinglarge group
nstrumental ensemble for eight semesters.
=oursemesters in an Augsburg small
:nsemble on the major instrumendvoice
mprovisation competency on major
nstrumendvoice
mprovisation
Lrea of Emphasis:
InstrumentaVGeneral Certification
Two semesters of traditional MUE
chamber music
Two semesters MUS 129
Improvisation- OR- one semester
MUS 129 Improvisation and one
semester jazz band
VocaVGeneral Certification
Two semesters traditional MUE chamber music
One semester MUS 129 Improvisation
One semester MUSITHR 235 Music
Theatre
(Vocalists taking MUS 129 will also be
expected to comp from a lead sheet andlor
sing with the combo.)
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all
music courses and in themajor instrumendvoice
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Performance Major
This major is a focused classical training program designed to challenge the
musical skills and performing ability of the
individual musician. Students interested in
pursuing this degree are selected through
an audition/interview process (see Music
Department Handbook) and should have
demonstrated performance ability an
excellent GPA in music coursework, a selfdirected learning style, and a passion for
developing their skills through intensive
work and practice in a chosen performance
area.
This degree best prepares students for
private and studio teaching, professional
performing opportunities, auditions, and
graduate school.
Requirements: 14.5 course credits
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 358 Full Junior Recital
MUS 459 Full Senior Recital
One of the following three areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis-MUS 251,252,253,254
218 Music
435, EDS 359, one course credit of music
elective
Piano or organ emphasis-MUS436,456,
one course credit of music elective
Instrumental emphasis- one and one half
course credits of music electives, one
methods course for major instrument
Two quarter course credits and six half
course credits of performance studies in
the major instrurnentlvoice
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrumentlvoice
and residency at Augsburg
Or, for piano or guitar emphasis:
Four semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble plus four semesters of departmental ensemble work as assigned by the
student's academic adviser and studio
instructor.
Four semesters in an Augsburg small
ensemble on the major instrumentlvoice
Pass piano proficiency test
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all
music courses and 3.0 in the major instrumentlvoice
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills the academic and clinical
requirements for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification
Examination. The B.S. in music therapy is
minimally a 4 1/2 year degree program,
which includes a full-time (six months or
1,040 hours) internship in a clinical facility approved by the American Music
Therapy Association (AMTA). This course
of study is chosen by students who wish to
become professional music therapists.
Requirements: 23 course credits
Music core curriculum and:
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and
Materials
MUS 274,275 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 311,312 Composition I or 11
MUS 372,375 Psychological Foundation
of Music I, I1
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 472 Human Identity Through the
Creative Arts
MUS 473 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474,475 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical
In ternship
MUS 458 Half Senior Recital
EDC 410 The Special Needs Learner
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 362 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
MUS 340 Music Therapy Methods I:
Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
MUS 345 Music Therapy Methods 11:
Voice, Piano, Percussion
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 230 Research Methods: Design
Procedure, and Analysis I
Eight quarter course credits of performance studies in the major
instrurnentlvoice
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrumentlvoice
and residency at Augsburg
Two semesters in an Augsburg small
ensemble on the major instrurnentlvoice
Pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
tests
Pass three music repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all
music therapy courses
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H BACHELOR OF ARTS
Music Major
Offers the broadest education in liberal
arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend
to pursue non-performance graduate study
or desire to enter one of the many music
related business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Requirements
Music core cumculum and:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 458 Senior Recital
One credit of approved courses outlined in
the Music Department Student Handbook.
One credit of upper division music
courses.
Eight quarter course credits of performance studies in the major
instrument/voice
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrument/voice
Two semesters in an Augsburg small
ensemble on the major instmmental/voice
Pass piano proficiency test
music business studies. The music business major has two tracks: the Bachelor of
Arts in music with music business concentration (designed for the performing
artist) and the Bachelor of Arts in business administration with specialization in
music business (designed for the
music/business student).
B.A. in Music with Music Business
Concentration
Requirements: 19.5 credits
Music core cumculum and:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 242 Principles of Management
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
MUSBUS 105 Music Business
MUSBUS 245 Arts Management
MUSBUS 399 Internship
SPC 111 Public Speaking
MUS 458 Senior Recital
Eight quarter course credits of performance studies in the major
instrument/voice
Eight semesters in a major Augsburg
ensemble on the major instrument/voice
Pass three music repertoire tests
Two semesters in an Augsburg small
ensemble on the major instrumentaVvoice
Music Business Major
Pass piano proficiency test
The music business major prepares students to enter today's music industry and
to pursue career opportunity where the
arts and commerce intersect. Courses in
music, performing arts, and business combine with field observations and internships. These experiences prepare students
[or careers in fields such as arts management, promotion, the record industry, and
general music business. The program
affords both the performing artist and the
~usinessstudent the opportunity to pursue
Pass three music repertoire tests
B.A. in Business Administration with
Specialization in Music Business
Requirements: 16 credits
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 260 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 270 Data Management for
Business
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ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Marketing
or BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 301 Business Law
or PHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
FIN 331 Financial Management
MUS/BUS 105 Music Business
MUSBUS 245 Arts Management
MUSIBUS 399 Internship
SPC 111 Public Speaking
3 MUS credits- OR-2 MUS credits and
1 MUE credit, selected from:
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 102 Materials of Music I1
MUS 112 Aural Skills I1
MUS 130 Intro to Music and the Fine
Arts
MUS 241 History of Jazz
MUS 320 Worlds of Music
MUS xxx Finalehlusic Tech Software
(Other MUS courses as approved by advisor)
Music Minor
Requirements: 6 credits
MUS 101, 102 Materials of Music I, I1
MUS 111, 112 Aural Skills I, I1
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
One of the following two:
MUS 231 History and Literature of
Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music I1
One credit of additional music courses.
Four consecutive semesters in a major
Augsburg ensemble concurrent with four
quarter courses of performance studies on
the major instrument/voice
Pass one music repertoire test
Candidates must submit an application for
admission prior to spring juries of the
sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The music business minor is a course
of study designed both for the music major
desiring additional preparation in business
and for the non-music major interested in
pursuing a career in the music industry
With the music business minor, students
are given the opportunity to enroll in
coursework and participate in on-site field
experiences that address specific professional skills necessary to enter today's
music industry. The minor is a collaborative program between the music and business departments.
Requirements: 8 credits
MUS/BUS 105 The Music Business:
Marketing, Promotion,
Publishing, Recording
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
MUSIBUS 399 Internship (approved for the
Music Business Minor)
One of the following:
MUSIBUS 245 Arts Management and
Concert Promotion
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
All of the above courses plus two additional music course credits beyond MUS 105
and MUS 245 (maximum of 1 credit in
MUE and/or MUP courses)
Music Therapy
Equivalency/Certification Program
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American
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Music Therapy Association to become prolessional music therapists. This equivalen7 program prepares students for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student's degree and skill level,
~ndividualrequirements will be outlined by
the director of music therapy. There is a
minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major
rnsemble for four terms and successful
:ompletion of a two-year music theory
rquivalency test.
For acceptance to the degree program,
:quivalency/certification students must:
submit an application for admission during the first semester of residency at
Augsburg
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and eansferred credits with
the application
submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency requirements during the first
semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will
)e based on the successful completion of
he above, as well as on the student's perormance at his or her first jury.
Iepartmental Honors
Students may quahfy for departmental
ionors by submitting a petition to the
nusic faculty before the end of the first
iemester of the senior year. The petition
or honors should include:
I
I
A transcript showing a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher in all music courses
An outline of the student's participation
in departmental activities demonstrating
leadership, musical goals and high musical standards.
A proposal for an honors project
An honors project could include but is
not limited to one of the following: writing
and defending a senior thesis; presenting a
recital beyond that required by a degree;
composing a work not less than 15 minutes duration; conducting a concert; or a
project that combines any or all of the
above listed projects in a manner appropriate to a student's degree area.
Student Recitals
Students planning a recital should carefully read the Music Student Handbook
and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Concurrent registration in performance studies in the major
instrumentlvoice is required for recital performance. At least two full-time music faculty members and the student's private
instructor must be present to evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are
given a padfail grade.
Recitals required for the fulfillment of
the B.M., B.A., or B.S. degree requirements
or Honors program will be sponsored by
the music department. Other student
recitals may be considered for departmental sponsorship. All music degree recitals
must be representative of the academic
guidelines set forth in this catalog.
B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358)
will be one-half hour in duration for
music education majors, and one hour in
duration for music performance majors.
B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459)
will be one hour in duration for music
education majors and music performance
majors.
B.A. and B.S. degree senior recitals (MUS
458) will be one-half hour in duration.
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W EXAMINATIONS
Piano Proficiency
All music majors enrolled in a music
degree program must complete the piano
proficiency requirement by the end of the
sophomore year. Consult the Music
Student Handbook for piano major and
non-piano major requirements and test
dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students
must pass two, and music minors must
pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire
tests and test dates.
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the re@trar's Web site
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>or the Music Department for course offerings in each
term.
W THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 101
Materials of Music 1 (.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part
writing. To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement
Test)
MUS 102
Materials of Music II
(.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondaly dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a minimal grade
of 2.0)
MUS 111
Aural Skills I
(.5 course)
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing,
and harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101.
MUS 112
Aural Skills 11
(.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
MUS 129
Improvisation in Music
(.O course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 201
Materials of Music 111
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a
minimal grade of 2.0)
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MUS 202
Form and Analysis
(.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th century practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS
201 and 211 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 21 1
Aural Skills 111
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
MUS 31 1
Composition 1
(.5 course)
Ranges and characteristics of voices and orchestral instruments, standard notation and score layout; related twentieth-century literature. (Prereq.: Passing
MUS 202 and 212 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
MUS 312
Composition 11
(.5 course)
Contemporary approaches to melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm and form.
Serialism, exoticism, indeterminacy, electronic minimalism, special effects.
Related literature (Prereq.: Passing MUS 311 with a minimal grade of 2.0 or
permission from instructor)
vlUS 341
Basic Conducting (.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis
and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
111,231)
AUS 342
Choral Conducting
(.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection,
advanced conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano
proficiency test and MUS 341)
lnUS 344
Instrumental Conducting (.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
(.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS
201. To be taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
(.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211)
I HISTORY AND LITERATURE
AUS 105
AUS 130
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as BUS 105.
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. For nonmusic majors.
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MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
A study of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
102,201)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102,
201)
MUS 241
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including
early New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and
progressive jazz.
MUS 245
Arts Management and Concert Promotion
The role of the artist manager in career development and the role of the arts
administrator in the management of performing arts projects and organizations. Factors affecting trends and earnings, challenges within the industry,
and differentiation between the for-profit and non-profit sectors are discussed.
Emphasis is placed on developing a working vocabulary of industry topics and
in benefiting from practical field experience.
MUS 320
Worlds of Music
A survey of non-Western musical cultures.
Thefollowing four half courses are extensive studies of special eras in the history of music:
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary
worship practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology
student.
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire (.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western Europe,
Russia, Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing, and performance. Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS 251, 252, 253,
254 or permission from instructor)
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MUS 436
Piano Repertoire (.5 course)
Study of the piano literature from the 17th century to the present by listening,
analyzing and performing. (Prereq.: MUS 231,232)
H PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE
MUS 235
Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student's basic skills of music-theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252), German Diction (253),
French Diction (254)
(each ;25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music education majors.
MUS 358
MUS 458
Junior Recital
(.O course)
B.M. candidates only One-half hour recital at repertoire level 111 for music
education majors, one hour recital at level IV for music performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
Senior Recital
(.O course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire level 111 for B.A. or B.S. candidates. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
MUS 459
Senior Recital
(.O course)
B.M. candidates only One hour recital at repertoire level IV for music education majors, one hour recital at level V for music performance majors. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
METHODS AND PEDAGOGY
MUS 355
MUSIC METHODS: STRINGS
MUS 356
MUSIC METHODS: BRASS/PERCUSSION
MUS 357
MUSIC METHODS: WOODWINDS (.5 course)
MUS 359
MUSIC METHODS: VOCAL
MUS 456
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
Explores the methods, materials, and techniques for teaching piano. This
course has a community service-learning requirement that pairs each
Augsburg Student with 1-2 elementary school children to whom they will
teach piano.
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PERFORMANCE-BASED COURSES
ENSEMBLES (MUE)
These courses are open to students from all degree programs and majors.
LARGE ENSEMBLES
Please note that only large ensemble participation (Augsburg Concert Band, Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg Choir, Masterworks Chorale, or Riverside Singers) for credit
will satisfy the ensemble requirements of the music major, music minor, and general education requirements. Large ensemble requirements are fulfilled by yearlong participation
with 0.25 credit granted each semester, and non-music majors may choose traditional or
P/N grading or an audit (V) designation. (A maximum of two credits for large ensemble
participation may be used towards graduation requirements). Transfer students must participate in an Augsburg ensemble during their entire residency
Auditions for membership in a large ensemble are scheduled during the first week of
each semester or by contacting the ensemble director.
MUE 111
Augsburg Choir
(.25 course)
MUE 112
Riverside Singers o f Augsburg
(.25 course)
MUE 114
Masterworks Chorale
(.25 course)
MUE 121
Orchestra
(.25 course)
MUE 141
Concert Band
(.25 course)
SMALL ENSEMBLES
These courses are offered each semester for 0.0 credit (with the exception of Jazz
Ensemble). The small ensembles study and perform music that is written for one person
per part.
MUE 113
Vocal Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 122
String Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 131
Woodwind Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 142
Brass Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 143
Jazz Ensemble
(.25 course)
MUE 144
Percussion Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 145
Piano Chamber Music
(.O course)
MUE 196
Community Jazz Band
(.O course)
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PERFORMANCE STUDY (MUP)
Is available to students from all majors and degree programs, and consists of 14 weekly
private lessons with Augsburg faculty. Students may register for half hour lessons for 0.0
credit or .25 credit, or one hour lessons for 0.5 credit. The semester goals for each performance study course are set at the discretion of the faculty instructor and may include concert attendance, studio class, a jury or additional requirements, in accordance with the student's abilities, experience and intended major. 0.0 credit lessons have less stringent course
goals.
MUP 111-411
Voice
MUP 141-441
Trumpet
MUP 121-421
Violin
MUP 142-442
Trombone
MUP 122-422
Viola
MUP 143-443
Baritone
MUP 123-423
Cello
MUP 144-444
Tuba
MUP 124424
Bass
MUP 152-452
Piano
MUP 131-431
Oboe
MUP 159
Piano accompanying
MUP 132-432
Bassoon
MUP 161-461
Guitar
MUP 133-433
Clarinet
MUP 171-471
Percussion
MUP 134434
Saxophone
MUP 181-481
Organ
MUP 135-435
Flute
MUP 191-491
Harp
MUP MUP 137-437
Horn
MUP 192-492
Improvisation
MUP 193-493
Composition
Note carefully the following provisions:
A semester of study is 14 weeks of lessons and coaching. Any lessons during the summer
are arranged privately with the teacher.
A student who cannot attend a scheduled lesson is required to notify the teacher at least
24 hours in advance; otherwise except for illness immediately prior to the lesson, the
stuclent will forfeit the right to a make-up lesson.
Credit is granted only for study with faculty members of the Augsburg College
Department of Music.
CROUP INSTRUCTION (MUS)
The following classes consist of group lessons on a particular instrument and are recommended as a starting point for students who are beginners, and for music majors needing to fulfill a proficiency requirement. After completing group instruction, students may
choose to pursue performance studies (see above). These courses do not have a performance study fee attached.
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MUS 152
Class Voice
(.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
MUS 155
Class Piano
(.25 course)
Basic keyboard familiarity, including scales, chords, arpeggios, sight-reading,
and simple accompaniment and music reading skills necessary to pass the
piano proficiency test. (Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from instructor)
MUS 158
Class Guitar
(.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
INTERNSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
MUS 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MUS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
MUS 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
MUS 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 499
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. Open only to advanced students upon approval of
the faculty.
MUSIC THERAPY
MUS 271
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human
identity, with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of
musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama and movement.
MUS 274,275 Music Therapy Pradicums
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hour
per week. No course credit.
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Music 229
MUS 340
Music Therapy Methods I: Strings, Brass, Woodwinds
Basic techniques for strings, brass, and woodwinds with application for the
use of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 345
Music Therapy Methods II: Voice, Piano, Percussion
Basic techniques for voice, piano and percussion with application for the use
of these instruments for music therapy.
MUS 372
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance.
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 472
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
See course description for MUS 272. Enrollment for upper division credit
required for music therapy majors; will include an additional course module.
MUS 473
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy
with music.
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
(.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a registered music therapist, requiring more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two
hours per week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274, 275, 374, 375, and pass piano,
guitar and vocal proficiency test)
MUS 479
Music Therapy Clinical Internship (.5 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months
(1040 hours). Application for internship must be made nine months in
advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire
tests)
T
he natural science licensure program
for teachers is designed to provide strong
preparation for science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
Courses are designed to provide a
broad, basic background in science and
allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student
will meet the distributionlgeneral education requirements of the College, the
requirements for appropriate majors, the
courses required in the Department of
Education and, in the physical sciences,
have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Department of Education for
requirements in education. Early consultation with the major area coordinator is
essential.
Coordinators
Dale Pederson (Biology), Sandra Olmsted
(Chemistry), Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current licensure requirements. All
upper division courses required for the
biology major must be completed before
student teaching.
Broad Base Requirements (also for 5-8
General Science licensure)
GEO XXX Introductory Geology
PHY 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 101 Human Biology
BIO 102 Biological World
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, I1
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
I1
Biology Major-B.A. in Life Sciences
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Broad base requirements (substitute BIO
113 and 114 for BIO 101 and 102), plus:
BIO 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 491 Seminar
Six other biology courses, including at
least one from each of the following
groups:
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
or BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Anatomy
or BIO 473 Animal Physiology
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 440 Plant Physiology
BIO 369 Biochemistry
or BIO 476 Microbiology
BIO 355 Genetics
or BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
or BIO 474 Developmental Biology
MAT 114,122,145,163, or PSY 215
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Natural Science Teaching Licensure 231
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 5-12)
Physics Major (for licensure in physics
5-12)
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, 11
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I,
I1
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry I1
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
Broad Base Requirements, plus Graduation
major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two courses from:
CHM 364,367,464,470,481,482
One year of general physics -PHY 121,
122
Two additional physics courses above 122;
PHY 261 recommended
One year of general chemistry- CHM
105, 106 or CHM 115,116
Other Requirements
N
ordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats
Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common values, and a high degree of political, social,
and economic interdependency. Courses in
Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to
appreciate the differences between the five
individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among
themselves and the global community
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper
division.
At least four of the courses required for
the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included
in the major on approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a
major or minor must also present the
equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian language course listings under
the Department of Modem Languages.
Recommended supporting preparation:
Study abroad through International
Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland or Iceland; elective courses or a second major such as Norwegian,
history, political science, urban studies,
business administration, international relations, sociology or social work.
Minor
Four upper division courses.
NAS 230
Contemporary Norderl
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language
required.
NAS 351
The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is
based on reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries.
Norwegian majors will be required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: altanate years)
NAS 352
The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th century dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the development
of Nordic drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written
work in ~ o k e g i a n(Spring:
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alternate years)
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Nordic Area Studies 233
NAS 372
Norwegian Language and Culture
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 377
Scandinavia in the World
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Department of Art)
NAS 393
Norwegian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
NAS 394
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NAS 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
NAS 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
NAS 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
NAS 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
See listing under Modem Languages.
T
he Augsburg
of Nursing
- Department
is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to increase their opportunities
in the health care field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding: Nurses practice in hospitals, clinics, corporations, parishes, government agencies, schools, and community
organizations, or in their own practices.
Wherever they work, nurses provide comprehensive health care for persons, groups
and communities of diverse cultures and
socioeconomic levels throughout the life
span.
The bachelor's degree equips nurses to
synthesize working knowledge from the
liberal arts with the art and science of
nursing. The nursing program at Augsburg
also provides educational opportunities to
increase skills in critical thinking, clinical
investigation, and decision-making in
preparation for challenging new nursing
positions in emerging care systems.
Augsburg's nursing program, which
leads to a bachelor of science degree with a
major in nursing, is accredited by the
National League for Nursing. Graduates of
the program are eligible to apply for a public health nurse registration certificate in
Minnesota.
Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Ruth Enestvedt,
Meny Beth Gay, Sue Nash, Pamela Weiss.
Adjunct Faculty: Linda Holt, Luann
Watson, Susan Hageness, Kia James,
Audrey Erwin, Marty Aleman, Maralou
Brose, Deborah Schumacher, Beverly
Nilsson (Emerita)
Major
Seven courses including:
NUR 305 Communication
NUR 306 Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 330 Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 403 Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 405 Leadershipmanagement
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
NUR 41 1 Community Health Nursing I1
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and cumulative GPA of 2.5 are
required. Students also must complete
Augsburg's residence and general education
requirements.
The program has been planned so that
the major can be completed within 15
months; however, students may pursue
their studies at a slower pace.
Courses in the nursing major are
offered on weekday evenings with a
practicum course (NUR 41 1) requiring
additional weekday time. More time may
be required to complete the total course of
study depending on the number of liberal
arts (general education) courses needed to
complete the BSN degree, and the number
of credits transferred from other colleges or
universities. Students in nursing may take
non-nursing courses in both day school
and Weekend College. Students interested
in pursuing the nursing major should consult with the program coordinator, Luann
Watson, from the Department of Nursing
for program planning.
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Nursing 235
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major
requires: a GPA of at least 3.6 in the major
and 3.3 overall, application to the department chair by November 1 of the senior
year, recommendation by nursing faculty,
and honors thesis to be presented before a
faculty committee by April 15. Candidates
register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
The following steps may be taken in
any order, but all must be completed prior
to application for admission into the nursing major.
1. Submit an application to Augsburg
College. All applicants must present a high
school diploma or equivalent and a 2.2
GPA.
2. Graduation from an accredited nursing program: Applicants must have graduated from a nationally accredited associate
degree or diploma nursing program with a
2.5 overall GPA.
3. Unencumbered RN licensure: The
applicant must be a registered nurse who is
licensed and currently. registered
to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the
nursing major.
clinical practice: ~~~l~~~~~
4. current
must give evidence of current clinical nursing practice (within the past five years).
This may include graduation from a school
of nursing, work experience, completion of
a nursing refresher course, or an acceptable
equivalent.
5. Applicants must have their own malpractice insurance and an updated immunization record.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a
variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must be
taken into account in any decision to work
toward a college degree. For this reason,
Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursing this degree.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are available through Weekend College. Classes
usually meet on alternate weekday
evenings for one 3-1/2 hour time block.
Clinical practice usually occurs on weekdays.
Students can complete their liberal arts
general education requirements by taking
courses in day school and Weekend
College. It is recommended that most liberal arts
be taken before
the nursing major.
Nursing majors can complete courses
toward the baccalaureate at the
Minneapolis campus, United Hospital site,
and Rochester site.
NUR 305
Communication
Introduces the components of the professional role and continues the professional socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied to changing professional roles.
NUR 306
Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theory-based nursing practice and research. Nursing theory
and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and applied to practice
and research.
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NUR 330
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 403
Families and the Life Cycle
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with diverse families and
explores theories related to family structure and function throughout the life
span.
NUR 405
LeadershipIManagement
Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of
change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability, and
advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied. Application of theory occurs
in selected practice settings with a professional nurse preceptor.
NUR 410
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve
the health of culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.
(Prereq: Math Placement 3 or MAT 105)
NUR 411
Community Health Nursing II*
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delivery systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teaching/leaming theory, and public
health principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq: NUR 410)
NUR 495
Topics in Nursing (optional)
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing.
The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and
students.
NUR 499
Independent StudyIResearch (optional)
See description on page 94.
Note: I f NUR 41 1 is not taken immediately following NUR 410, students are required to consult
withfaculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who deceleratefor more thanfive years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is afee to
audit courses.
* This course involves an additional clinical tuition and hours.
P
hilosophy is in an important sense
the most fundamental of the disciplines.
All of the sciences and most othe; disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, it is concemed with asking and answering the
"big" questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards?
What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these
and other similar questions for themselves
through the development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by philosophers
from the past and present.
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy,
while others use the major to prepare for
other professional studies such as law,
medicine, the Christian ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
Markus Fuehrer (Chair), David Apolloni,
Bruce Reichenbach
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 230 Logic
or PHI 385 Intro. to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111: Early
Modem and 19-Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 Twentieth-Century Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
Major in Computational Philosophy
In addition to a major and minor in
philosophy, the philosophy department
also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the computer science
department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the
major is to augment the technical skills of
a computer scientist with the creativity and
liberal arts perspective of a philosopher.
The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an
excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy See course listing
on page 139.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the philosophy honors
program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year.
The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student's
choice that involves research above the
course level, and a defense of this thesis
before the faculty of the department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from
PHI 241,242,343, and 344.
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PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (how we
know, if we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles, whether God exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical
vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it means to view the world
philosophically
PHI 120
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they
use to make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical
approaches to evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. Christian ethics will inform the considerations. Students who
receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI 125.
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and
action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning by asking what the
end or purpose of human life is, students decide on the moral and intellectual
virtues required to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI
125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
Consideration is given to the nature and history of romantic love and its relationship to sex. Issues such as the ethics of sex in relation to marriage,
pornography, and homosexuality are considered.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the
rules that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and
construct sound arguments. The last part of the course focuses on inductive
reasoning.
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Creek Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers and
still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and
reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and human knowledge,
and the nature of the good life, from Thales to Plotinus.
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Students will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers
in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in
constructing a Christian philosophy. Topics include: the nature of being,
human understanding in relation to faith, and the place of the image of God in
the human condition. (Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
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Philosophy 239
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
Class discussion of philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting,
sculpture, literature, music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of
aesthetic judgment, the definition of "work of art"; the nature of aesthetic
experience, the evaluation of art, creativity, the relation between the artist's
intention, the work of art, and its relation to the rest of the artistic tradition.
PHI 300
Business Law and Ethics
Laws concerning property, contracts, agency, negotiable instruments and business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code. Ethical concepts and
principles underlying individual rights and responsibilities in business.
PHI 343
History of Philosophy Ill: Early Modern and 19th-Century
Philosophy
The major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the
major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), Kantk synthesis of rationalism and empiricism, and 19th century Idealism and the reaction
to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche).
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
A survey of major philosophical schools in the 20th century: analytic philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and post-modem philosophy
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so,
what can be said about God? Can God's goodness be reconciled with human
suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible?
PHI 355
Asian Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of
reality, the self, and recommendations on how to live.
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist's
knowledge of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the
non-scientist, and what degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: PHI 399 or one course in natural science)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings-both philosophical and literary-f
prominent existentialist authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-theworld and explore such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
240 Philosophy
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
The course lays out some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully
applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
PHI 385
Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation inclueding finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for
PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic
in philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI 241, 242,343, 344, or consent
of instructor. Offered annually)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHI 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
PHI 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
PHI 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
PHI 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 94.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
See listing under Health and Physical Education.
p
hvsic~ts
' . are a curious and ambitious
lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and govern
all physical aspects of the universe.
Historically called "natural philosophers,"
physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to
the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery
activity of stars. Physics plays an important
role in many of the liberal arts disciplines
and contributes to society's understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical
science, and space exploration.
Recognizing the importance of physics
in contemporary life and the need to keep
abreast of rapid technological advances,
the department strives to give students not
only an understanding of basic concepts,
but also insights into recent developments.
A rigorous major provides students with
the preparation required for graduate study
in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work
in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography,biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The
department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that
enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to
follow new developments with some
degree of comprehension.
The department supervises the preengineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities
at both the bachelor's and advanced degree
levels, and administers Aughurg College's
portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also
maintains active research programs
through its Center for Atmospheric and
Space Sciences and the Sverdrup
Laboratory for Solid State Physics, with
support from the National Science
Foundation, NASA, and other private and
public sources. Several students work as
research assistants in these efforts during
the academic year and in the summer.
Cooperative education, internship, and
undergraduate research programs provide
opportunities for students to apply their
knowledge and problem-solving skills in
practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
Physics Faculty
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson,
Kenneth Erickson, William Jasperson,
Jeffrey Johnson, David Venne, J. Ambrose
Wolf
Physics Research Staff
Jennifer Posch
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major
13 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
PHY 245 Modem Physics
242 Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395,396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 1% Calculus I, I1
MAT 245,247 Calculus 111 and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus 111
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Major
17 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General physics I1
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 261 Electronics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 352 Mechanics I1
PHY 362 Elecmomagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory I1
PHY 486 Quantum Physics I
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM
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or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
MAT 245,247 Calculus 111 and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus 111
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Physics Major with Concentration in
Solid State Physics
18 course credits. It is the same as the
B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 330
and PHY 430, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Physics Major With Concentration in
Space Physics
18 course credits. It is the same as the
B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320
and PHY 420, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.5 in physics and 3.3 overall.
An original research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals
should be made to the department by Sept.
30 of the senior year.
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and
PHY 121, 122 during the freshman year,
y durand MAT 245 and 247 (or p ~ 327)
ing [he sop~omoreyear.
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Teaching Licensure Major
Society of Physics Students
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of
Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the
physics community on a professional basis.
Membership in the society is open to all
students interested in physics.
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of
this national physics honor society is open
to those students who have completed the
equivalent of a minor in physics, have a
GPA of 3.0 in physics and overall, and
rank in the upper third of their class.
Three elective physics courses
above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, I1
PHY 101
lntroductory Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition
the course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization
to the present day. Night viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall, spring)
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the
applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental
principles of physics. (Two three-hour lecturedaboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3.
Fall, spring)
SCI 106
lntroductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles of Earth's weather and climate. Topics include
winds, fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and
hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion.
(Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall,
spring)
SCI 110
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of physics and chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3 )
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SCI 111
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of natural science. This course
focuses on major concepts of earth science and biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
PHY 114
Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
A practical and hands-on approach to earth and space science for students
admitted to the elementary education program. Topics covered include the
solar system and the origin of Earth; the structure of Earth including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals and rocks; the hydrologic cycle
and the effect of water on the planet; and the changing climate of Earth. (Two
three-hour 1aboratoryAectureperiods. Prereq.: elementary education major and
MPG 3. Fall, spring)
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems,
and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a
broad survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3. Fall)
PHY 121
General Physics I
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion.
Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three onehour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
PHY 122
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
121, MAT 146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modem physics from a historical and experimental
perspective. Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics.
This course develops the experimental foundations and need for quantum
mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis
and use of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146.
Spring: cross-listed with computer science)
PHY 320
lntroduction to Space Science
A survey of Earth's space environment including solar, planetary, magnetos-
pheric, ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic
storms, particle precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
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Physics 245
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PHYIMAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, Fourier series,
series solution of differential equations, Legendre, Bessel and other orthogonal
functions, and functions of a complex variable. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of insmctor, MAT 245 or equivalent. Spring:
cross-listed with mathematics)
PHY 330
Thin Films: Preparation Techniques and Methods for Structural
and Magnetic Characterization
A study of the physics of thin (magnetic) films, covering the entire range from
the preparation of the thin films to their structural and magnetic characterization. Many different experimental techniques and methods will be discussed,
including Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Sputtering, Diffraction methods, Tunnel
and Force Microscopy and various magnetometry methods. (Three one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245 and PHY 351. Spring)
PHY 351
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations, central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 352
Mechanics I1
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, and
noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY
351, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 362
Electromagnetic Fields I
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include electrostatics, solution of Laplace's and Poisson's equations, and
electric properties of materials. (Three one- hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
PHY 363
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on Maxwell's equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
PHY 395
Comprehensive Laboratory 1 (.5 course)
Students work in small groups on advanced experiments from various physics
subfields (including modem physics, electronic instrumentation, magnetism,
and optics) with a focus on the role of experiments, interpretation of data, and
scientific communication. Incorporates an introduction to LabVIEW software
for computerized data acquisition and experiment control. (One three-hour
laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: junior or
senior standing or consent of instructor. Fall)
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PHY 396
Comprehensive Laboratory 11 (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. A thorough exploration of interface hardware and
software design (LabVIEW) for computer-controlled experiments followed by
application of these techniques to advanced experiments in high vacuum
physics and technology, modem optics, and other areas. (One three-hour laboratory and an occasional one-hour seminar per week. Prereq.: PHY 395, junior
or senior standing or consent of instructor. Spring)
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma
drifts, particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362,363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 430
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions and consequences of the solid state of materials will be
explored at a very detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into
account. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486
strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie's postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 245,351. Spring)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHY 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
PHY 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
PHY 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
PHY 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. Open to juniors and seniors with departmental
approval.
F
irmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition, political science shares concerns
with the humanities, other behavioral sciences, and mathematics and the sciences.
The role and significance of authority in
human affairs establish the focus of political science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of an experienced
faculty that offers courses in all major
areas of political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas of cam. paigns and elections, comparative and
international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American
public law.
Political scientists use systematic
inquiry and analysis to examine political
reality. The student who majors in political
science will explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and
conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process, the student
will be encouraged to relate insights from
other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy psychology, economics, history, and
sociology to the study of politics.
Providing work in several subfields of
political sciene, the major supplies the
breadth appropriate for graduate work in
political science, public administration,
public policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation on
which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other
fields. Legislative and other internships, as
well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg
political science students in the Twin Cities
area. Combined with broad, balanced, and
flexible course offerings, these special
opportunities enhance the student's potential for graduate study and a successful
career.
Political Science Faculty
Andrew Aoki (Chair), Milda Hedblom,
William Monis, Norma Noonan, John
Shockley,Joseph Underhill-Cady
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 PoliticakPatterns and Processes
POL 483 PoliticaVStatistics/Methodology
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective--one of the following:
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 World Politics
POL 170 Law in the United States
Also at least five other upper division
courses in four out of five political science
areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one
internship may count for an upper division
area. Also one other political science course
in any area, upper or lower division.
Departmental Honors
The honors major in political science
includes the requirements listed above,
plus the following: The student's GPA must
be 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; the
student must take an honors independent
study and a seminar, and must submit an
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honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee. Students may work with
any member of the department on their
honors thesis. For specdic requirements,
consult the department chair. Students
should apply for the honors major no later
than the junior year.
Minor
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122
or 170; POL 158; and at least three upperdivision courses in three out of five political science areas.
POL 483 may not usually be used
for a minor.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political
science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill
requirements for the social studies core;
education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary educaiton.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division course
Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
(required for licensure)
ESE 310 5-12 Methods: Social StudiesCapstone course (required for
licensure)
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 American Government (social
science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses
(must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
In addition, in order to graduate with this
major, a student must have been admitted
into the Department of Education. To be
licensed in social studies, additional education courses and the social studies core are
required.
Political Science Areas
(I) American Government and Politics,
(11) Comparative Politics and Analysis,
(111) International Politics, (IV) Public Law,
and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any
course listed in more than one area may be
counted in only one area toward major or
minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary
education may take a political science
major or the teaching major in economics
and political science. Either option
requires that the student also take courses
required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department
chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing
of terms in which courses are offered.
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I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POL 121
American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government-including Congress,
the presidency, and the courts-as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences on urban public policy. Includes case studies of the Twin
Cities metro area.
POL 124
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic,
and social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
POL 241
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the
Upper Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the lock and dam system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices. Includes site visits to see how local policy-makers and stakeholders are trying to achieve sustainability in the watershed.
POL 323
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily, but not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how
individuals can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course
in political science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
POL 325
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials,
bureaucrats, and interest groups shape government policies in various areas,
including taxes, the environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and implemented.
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral
process. Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing.)
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POL 370
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making
process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of
contemporary issues.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or
domestic politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science
or consent of instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union andlor other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes
and countries vary. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons
of political processes such as political participation, political development,
political change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
Ill. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
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POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign
policy decision-making, simulations of international problems. Topic to be
included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis of
some methods for studying international relations; analysis of major trends;
senior thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor. (Prereq.: four
courses in the international relations sequence)
IV. PUBLIC LAW
POL 170
Law in the United States
A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society;
roles of courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as
"supreme" law; law as politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophicalrole of the Supreme Court in the American
political system in significant decisions affecting the allocation of powers in
the national government and in the federal system. (Prereq.: POL 170 or at
least junior status and one previous course in political science)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law. Content will vary, defined by the subtitle
of the course. (Prereq.: POL 170 or consent of instructor)
POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation,
including the uses of law to settle disputes about media content, access, ethics,
and ownership. (Prereq.: one course in political science, POL 342, or consent
of instructor)
V. POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
POL 282
POL 380
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section I1 for description.)
Understanding Asian America
Asian Americans and their place in American politics and society. Includes
some coverage of Asian American history and looks at struggle to define Asian
Americans.
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values, goals,
and assumptions that continue to inform and to rationalize human governance. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
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POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 382
Marxist Theory
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POL 484
Origins and evolution of Marxist theory and movements, emphasizing
Marxism as developed in Russia and China. Considers the political, social, and
economic dimensions, and changing role of Marxist doctrines in society.
(Prereq.: POL 158 or consent of instructor)
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for political
study. Major research is required. (Prereq.: POL 158, POL 483, and two upper
division courses, or consent of instructor)
VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY, AND INTERNSHIPS
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 483
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the constmction and execution of political surveys.
POL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject rnatter.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
POL 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants exception.
POL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
POL 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
POL 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
P
sychology is an exploration of
behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding
of individual and group behavior. The
study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method
to think creatively and critically beyond
the classroom. To prepare students for
graduate study and work in psychology,
the major emphasizes the complementary
components of a strong foundation in
research and theoretical work with the
application of knowledge and skills in
coursework, research experiences, and
internships within the community. The
curriculum's emphasis on the experiential
dimensions of learning and the integration
of liberal arts and professional domains
prepares students for careers in many settings including business, education, social
services, research, law, government,
church, and medicine.
Faculty members in the Department of
Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industriaVorganizationa1psychology as well as expertise in psychological
applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through
a variety of learning experiences including
group and individual projects, association
with Augsburg's active Psychology Club,
Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student
research teams.
Psychology Faculty
Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Chair),
Grace Dyrud, Emily Hause, David Matz,
Nancy Steblay, Sean Truman
Major
The major is 10.5" courses
Foundations of Psychology (5.5 courses)
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I
PSY 315 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I1
PSY 360* Psychology Laboratory (.5)
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 Social Behavior
PSY 354 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 Biopsychology
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Professional Perspectives (2 courses)
PSY 399/396 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 357 Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
PSY 263 Sports Psychology
PSY 373 Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
PSY 385 Counseling Psychology
Electives (3 courses in psychology)
Majors are strongly encouraged to take
more than the minimum10.5 required psychology courses; no more than 13 course
credits can count for graduation.
"For WEC students, PSY 360 is recommended, not required, hence the WEC
major is 10 courses not 10.5
Note: A minimum of five courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses
from among PSY 299,399/396, and 499
may be counted.
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Transfer-course policy for majors
and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
All psychology majors must have an
adviser in the psychology department.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Both the sociology and psychology
departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students of either
major with a solid disciplinary foundation
along with specific coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological
perspective. Students will participate in
internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology interest.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school preparation. See department chair for specific
requirements.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.0 in the major and 3.5 overall,
and completion of a high-quality research
project. Formal application must be made
during the junior year. Please consult the
department chair for more detailed requirements.
Minor
Five courses, including PSY 105, and
four electives. A minimum of two courses
must be from Augsburg. No more than two
courses from among PSY 299,399/396,
and 499 may be counted.
PSY 105
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications
of psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 201
Health Psychology
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 215
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Part I of a two-term sequence. Scientific method as practiced in psychology.
This sequence emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research design and
data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, computer-assisted data
analysis, and APA-style presentation of research findings. PSY 215 must precede PSY 315. (Prereq.: PSY 105, MPG 3, and sophomore status)
Psy 235
Psychology and Law
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy,
and problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness issues, courtroom
procedures, and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq: PSY 105)
PSY 250
Child Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior.
Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or
105)
PSY 252
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 253
Aging and Adulthood
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive
and negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who
study and work with the largest growing segment of our population-the
elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 256
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecologicalviewpoint to study the influence of the
physical environment, both natural and human-made, on behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 105)
PSY 261
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and
development of personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and
cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 262
Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to psychological disorders and treatment. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 263
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports
and enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team
development, leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting.
(Prereq: Psy 105)
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
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PSY 295
Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 315
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis II
Part I1 of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. PSY 315 should be taken in the
term immediately following PSY 215. PSY 215 may be taken for one course
credit without taking 315. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of 2.0 or higher,
ENG 111)
PSY 325
Social Behavior
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence,
attitudes formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 and junior standing)
PSY 354
Cognitive Psychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention, perception, pattern recognition, memoly, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 and junior
standing)
PSY 355
Biopsychology
Relationship between brain and behavior. Considers biological bases of learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal and
altered states of consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 and junior
standing)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learninghehavior change and their application to self-management, family, work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects.
(Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 and junior standing)
PSY 359
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability
and validity, and legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY 105 and
junior standing)
Psy 360
Psychology Laboratory
(.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Concurrent enrollment in a full credit upper-level course (designated courses
will vary depending on the semester) and approval by the instructor are
required. (Prereq: Psy 215)
PSY 373
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include personnel
selection and evaluation, career development, conflict and decision-making, group processes, and organizational change. (Prereq.: PSY 215, or PSY
105 and junior standing)
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Psychology 257
PSY 381
Historical Perspectives
Focus on the'people in psychology's history, their questions and positions,
from the early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20th century,
inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual histoly. (Prereq.:
PSY 105 and junior standing, or consent of instructor)
PSY 385
Counseling Psychology
Principles and methods involved in the counseling process. Consideration of
goals and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: PSY 215,
or PSY 105 and junior standing)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 215 or consent of instructor)
PSY 491
Advanced Research Seminar
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students'
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary professional issues and implications for social policy
Recommended for students headed for graduate school and those electing an
honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or comparable course approved by instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion and exploration of contemporary professional issues and social
policy from a psychological viewpoint. Faculty-supervised student research.
(Prereq.: PSY 315 or consent of instructor)
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
PSY 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. (Prereq.: PSY 105 and one other psychology course).
PSY 299
Directed study
See description on page 94. (Prereq.: PSY 105)
PSY 3991396 lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. Participation in a concurrent seminar is required.
PSY 399 involves an off-campus internship; PSY 396 involves an on-campus
internship. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
PSY 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. (Prereq.: PSY 315)
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MINISTRY-REL,
FAMILY
YFM
R
eligion asks fundamental questions
of life and meaning: Who are we as human
beings? Where did we come from? Where
did the world come from? What do good
and evil mean in this time and
place? Students will wrestle with these
questions and with responses from the
Christian traditions and from the perspectives of the other major world religions.
Religion Faculty
Philip Quanbeck I1 (Chair), Janelle
Bussert, Nancy Going, Lori Brandt Hale,
Bradley Holt, Russell Kleckley, Lynne
Lorenzen, Mary Lowe, Beverly Stratton,
Mark Tranvik
mum of 13 total REL and YFM courses
may be applied toward the 32-course
requirement for graduation. Taking extra
electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than the minimum
32 courses required for graduation.
Transfer Courses
All transfer courses for majors and
minors, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last ten years will be
considered. In general, courses that meet
the transfer guidelines may only be applied
to elective credit for the major. Students
who have taken an approved introductory
course in Bible and/or Christian theology
at another college may take REL 300 in
place of the college REL 100 and 200
requirement; consult the registrar's office.
Majors
Advising
The Religion Department offers two
majors: Religion ( E L ) and Youth and
Family Ministry (YFM).
All majors must have an adviser in the
department.
Departmental Honors
Prerequisites
Religion 100 or 300 (for advanced
transfer students) is prerequisite to all
other courses.
Graduation Requirements
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall,
research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the department. Application must be received by the
department by Dec. 30 of the student's
senior year.
Courses designated REL and YFM are
offered by the religion department. A maxi-
Through the study of religion, students
will learn to understand, appreciate, and
articulate the Christian faith, as based in
the Bible, as lived in the Christian fellowship, as embodied in the Christian Church
and its history, and as interactive in the
contemporary world and with other world
religions. Students will also develop the
ability to read and interpret the Bible,
other religious texts, and various expres-
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sions and practices of faith, so that their
meaning for human life in relation to God
becomes evident. In addition students will
develop skills for becoming leaders in the
religious communities to which they
belong and for living as responsible citizens with others whose religious views and
practices differ from their own.
A religion major encourages students to
seek their future in the world andlor
church through a sense of vocation, serving as pastors, associates in ministry, nurses,
youth and family ministry lay professionals
in congregations, and as social service and
human resource professionals in a wide
variety of settings.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Religion Major
REL 210
REL 495
Research Methods in Religion
Religion Seminar
Five additional electives
Note: Seminar, especially for majors,
should be taken in the junior or senior
year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
Religion Minor
Five religion courses including REL 100
and 200. (Advanced transfer students take
REL 300 and four electives.)
Note for majors and minors: At
least two upper division courses must be
taken at Augsburg College. Students are
required to have at least a 2.0 GPA in
courses counted toward the major or
minor. One or two courses in Youth and
Family Ministry (YFM) may count toward
the religion major or minor.
Eight courses including:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning I1
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
REL 100
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning I
This introductory course will explore some of the biblical and theological
resources that the Christian tradition, seen through the lens of vocation,
brings to the search for meaning. Not accepted for credit for students who
have taken REL 300.
REL 190
Christianiv and Contemporary Culture
This introductory course will explore some of the biblical and theological
resources that the Christian tradition brings to the dialogue with contemporary culture. The specific focus will vary; possible topics may include
Christian perspectives on and responses to: political life, religious pluralism,
global communities, consumerism, the media and the internet, ecological concerns, apocalyptic expectations, violence in society, health care issues, new age
spiritualities, and others. NO PREREQUISITE.
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260 Religion
REL 100 or 300 is a prerequisitefor all other religion courses.
REL 200
Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning II
This course focuses on articulating students' own theological questions and
positions and on recognizing and evaluating religious claims in the areas of
biblical interpretation and the historical, cultural, and global contexts of
Christianity and other world religions. (Prereq.: REL 100 and critical thinking
entry level skill pass or GST 100)
REL 210
Research Methods in Religion
An introduction to the study of the main disciplines within the academic
study of Christianity (Bible, theology, and church history), including methods
and research skills. (Prereq.: ENG 111 and REL 200)
REL 221
Biblical Studies
The origin, literary character, and transmission of the biblical documents; the
task of biblical interpretation; and the history of Israel and the emergence of
the church. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 301 or
302.
REL 231
Religion in African-American History
An examination of selected topics related to the Black experience, e.g., African
backgrounds, religion under slavery, and evangelicalism.
REL 300
Bible, Christian Theology, and Vocation
This foundational course for advanced transfer students explores the Bible,
Christian tradition, and vocation. Students will articulate their own theological
questions and positions and begin to recognize and evaluate religious claims
in a world of many religions. Open only to advanced transfer students. Not
accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 100, 111, 221, or 331.
REL 301
lnterpreting the Old Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings, including forms, genres,
historical contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by
ancient and modem Jewish and Christian communities. (Prereq.: REL 100 or
300 and critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST 100)
REL 302
lnterpreting the New Testament
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul's letters, the gospels,
and other New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and
modem communities.
REL 306
NonWestern Christianity
A study of Christian belief and practice in a variety of cultural settings different from those of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on other continents, the course will explore the
deep questions of the relationship of culture and religion, and the ethnic and
cultural location of Christianity.
REL 308
Psalms, Songs, and Religious Poetry
A study of poetry from the Christian tradition and its interpretation, focusing
on biblical psalms and poems, religious poetry, and Christian hymns and
songs.
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REL 309
REL 313
Religion at the Movies
Religious themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature,
holiness, faith and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy
will be explored through the medium of popular film.
Environmental Theology and Ethics
An overview of contemporary environmental theology and theologically-based
approaches to environmental ethics using case studies of environmental problems in Mexico and Central America. Taught in Mexico during spring semester program.
REL 320
Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand
An examination of Buddhism and the interface of Buddhism and Christianity
in Thailand, with attention to the plurality of religions, the role of Christian
mission, and religious responses to some of Thailand's contemporary problems
such as AIDS and the sex industry. Short-term travel seminar.
REL 343
Theology of Marriage and Family
An examination of the nature of modem marriage and family relationships
within the context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
REL 346
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious
organizations. Taught in Namibia semester program.
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Croups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian
denominations and of many contemporary American religious groups.
Some controversial religious movements will also be considered.
REL 356
World Religions
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world,
including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
REL 357
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable figures. Thinkers who may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther,
Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers ,
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the
16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.: ENG 111and REL 200 or 300)
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history of religion in America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations, and the responses of religion to
the challenges of its environing culture.
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REL 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
America culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and sociaVpolitica1 transformation.
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: ENG 111, junior standing, and
REL 100 or 300)
REL 374
Science and Religion
A study of the implications for Christian theology of modem science, particularly physics and biology, and the ethical implications of some of the technologies that have derived from these sciences.
REL 383
Process Theology
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian
faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality,
and euthanasia).
REL 386
Speaking of Genesis
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretaton
through study of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related
biblical texts.
REL 390
Theology of Death and Dying
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and
ethics, taking into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modem medical technology.
REL 425
Christian Spiritual Practices
A practical forum on "habits of the heart" that sustain Christian service.
Students explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual
disciplines such as prayer, meditation, joumaling, and service to the poor.
REL 435
Vocation and the Christian Faith
This course will examine vocation in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and
contemporary culture. Students will be challenged to make vocation the lens
through which they view their lives and communities.
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and
men, feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on
Christian theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor.
REL 471
Jesusand His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels,
dealing with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to
the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus.
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Religion 263
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early church, and some of the themes found in his writings.
(Prereq.: Critical thinking entry level skill pass or GST 100)
REL 475
Judaism
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as
attention to current issues facing the Jewish community.
REL 481
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought
today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing
theological task of the Christian church. (Prereq.: ENG 111and REL 200 or
300)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
REL 490
Topics in Religion
Selected topics in religion.
REL 495
Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by
instructor. Students will improve writing abilities through writing a major
research paper. (Prereq.: ENG 111 and REL 210. Fall)
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
REL 199
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93. Limited to special cases.
REL 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
REL 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
REL 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. For religion majors only.
See department listingfor a description of thefollowing approved elective:
HIS 378
Medieval Church
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
SOC 360
Religion and Society
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AND
FAMILY
Youth and Family Ministry Major
The major in youth and family ministry
prepares persons for faithful work as youth
and family ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This
major is interdisciplinary, combining a core
study of theology and Bible with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A
distinctive part of the major is the combination of practical and theological training.
Students are accepted into the program
through a two-step candidacy process. Contact the youth and family ministry coordinator in the religion department about
when and how to apply for candidacy.
This major requires 150 hours of supervised contextual education (YFM 207) as
preparation for a 150-hour internship
(YFM 399) with a congregation or ministry
organization. YFM majors are encouraged
to plan class schedules to allow for either
extending the internship experience for a
full year, or completing the internship
semester while carrying only one additional class. Consult the youth and family ministry coordinator for advising.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
Eleven courses including
Theology core:
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning I1
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 495 Religion Seminar
Youth and family ministry core:
YFM 207 Contextual Education
[required non-credit field experience]
YFM 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and
Leadership
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
or YFM 316 Church and Culture in
Context
YFM 399 Internship
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
REL 425 Christian Spiritual Practices
and three supporting courses
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
or PSY 102 The Individual in a Social
World
PSY 35 1 Child Development
or PSY 352 Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also
major or minor in religion.
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
The minor consists of the following six
courses
REL 200 Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning I1
or REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology,
and Vocation
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 232 Peer Ministry
one Bible survey course from:
REL 221 Biblical Studies
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
one upper division YFM course from:
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
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one formal, supervised field work experience:
YFM 207 Contextual Education (noncredit requirement)
YFM 399 Internship
or field work with youth and families,
supervised through another major and
approved by the religion department youth
and family ministry coordinator.
YFM 207
Contextual Education (.O course)
Students reflect upon and relate their learning of theology, the youth and family ministry model, and supporting social science courses to experiences during
150 hours in an approved congregational setting. They discuss ministry issues
with peers and supervisors and begin preparation of their professional portfolios. This is a non-credit requirement for the major. It may be done over two
to three semesters. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #1)
YFM 232
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as
peer ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and
practice communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listenerhelper. Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others
within a Christian belief system.
YFM 235
Basics in Youth and Family Ministry
Development of youth and family ministry in the U.S. Conceptual models and
basic skills for holistic approach to youth and family ministry in a congregation.
YFM 316
Church and Culture in Context
A study of culture and church life and the contemporary religious situation in
another country. Emphasis will be on the role of congregations and families in
both that country and the United States in shaping and nurturing faith
through Christian education and curriculum, youth and family ministry, and
parish life. Short term travel seminar, offered in the summer.
YFM 358
Life and Work of the Church
A study of the role of congregations and families in shaping and nurturing
faith through Christian education and curriculum, youth and family ministry,
and parish life.
YFM 399
Internship
Supervised practice of youth and family ministry during 150 hours in an
approved congregational setting. Students complete a formal internship agreement and projects. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #2)
YFM 499
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 94.
T
his major, offered through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC), seeks to give the broadest possible exposure to the history, politics, economics, literature, and philosophy of
Central and Eastern Europe and Russia.
This interdisciplinary major offers an
opportunity to become well acquainted
with societies in socio-economical and
political transition as well as the rich literary and cultural achievements of the area.
Experience with the Russian language or,
through the University of Minnesota one of
the Eastern European languages, is
required. Russian, Central, and East
European studies is a sound liberal arts
major offering considerable flexibility and
career opportunities, especially when combined with another major or minor in business, economics, history, language, and literature or political science.
Courses are offered at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, Macalester
College, the College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas, thus drawing
on the faculty and resources of the five
ACTC institutions.
Adviser
Magda Paleczny-Zapp
Major
Eleven courses, including language and
area studies courses:
A. Language Courses: Two years of
basic college Russian, Polish, SerboCroatian, Czech, Hungarian, or
equivalent competencies.
B. Area Studies Courses:
Track 1: Concentration in humanities
Five courses: Four courses from the list of
approved courses in Track 1,plus one
course from Track 2, as approved by adviser.
Track 2: Concentration in social sciences
Five courses: Four courses from the list of
approved courses in Track 2, plus one
course from Track 1, as approved by adviser.
C. Two other courses selected from either
Track 1 or Track 2.
D. Students are strongly recommended to
take a third year of Russian or any other
East European language. A program of
study abroad in Russia or one of the
Central or East European countries during
a semester, Interim, or during the summer
is strongly encouraged. All options should
be discussed with the student's adviser.
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TRACK 1
HUMANITIES CONCENTRATION
HIS 348 Russia and Soviet Union in the
20th Century
REL 420 The Russian Orthodox
Church
TRACK 2
SOCIAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION
REL 420 The Russian Orthodox Church
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
EC0 495 Topics (Requires permission
of adviser)
POL 351 Topics in CommunistPost
Communist Systems (Requires
permission of adviser)
POL 363 Russian and Chinese
Foreign Policy
Students may take other Eastern
European language courses that are offered
at the University of Minnesota through
ACTC. See the adviser or contact the
ACTC office for further information.
Students may not receive credit for the
same course taken on different campuses.
Since courses with similar content may not
always have similar titles, students are
strongly encouraged to pay careful attention to the list below. The following courses are considered to be equivalent to one
another:
(Letters following course numbers designate location: H=Hamline; M=Macalester;
C=St. Catherine; T=St. Thomas)
See Nordic Area Studies.
HIST 60 M State and Society in Tsarist
Russia is equivalent to:
HIST 337 H Modem Russia from the
Empire to Revolution
HIS 348 at Augsburg Russia and the Soviet
Union in the 20th Century is equivalent to:
HIST 333 T Eastem Europe, 1914 to the
Present
HIST 373 H The Heart of Europe: Central
E\r Eastern Europe in the 20th Century
HIST 351 C Russia: The Last of the
Romanovs, Bolshevik Interlude, and the
Russian Republic
ECO 3 17 at Augsburg Comparative
Economic Systems is equivalent to:
ECON 25 M Comparative Economic
Systems
ECON 349 C Comparative Economic
Systems
ECON 349 T Comparative Economic
Systems
Faculty Advising
Students should consult an adviser regularly in order to secure a coherent and
effective program. Each ACTC institution
has a faculty member on the Russian,
Central, and East European Studies
Committee. These advisers can help with
selection of courses, recommendations for
study abroad, and consideration of career
options.
The current advisers are: Augsburg,
Magda Paleczny-Zapp, 612-330-1761;
Hamline, Karen Vogel, 651-523-2973;
Macalester, Gary Krueger, 651-696-6222;
and St. Thomas, Sr. Mary Shambour,
651-962-5164.
s
tudents preparing to teach social
studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to the professional
requirements to be met within the
Department of Education, a program
designed to provide a broad foundation in
the social sciences.
Coordinators
Don Gustafson, degree-seeking students.
Anne Kaufman, licensure only and MAE
graduate students.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
HIS 220 America to 1815
or HIS 221 19th-Century United States
or HIS 222 20th-Century United States
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 241 Foundations of Cultural
Anthropology
One course in geography
(human or cultural)
Plus a major in one of six fields-economics, histoly, political economics, political
science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also
acceptable fields, although they are not
offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
An interdisciplinary social studies
major is available for persons holding a
bachelor's degree and seeking licensure
only.
Students considering a career in
social studies education should consult,
as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social
studies coordinator.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students
should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
T
he social work major prepares graduates for entry-level generalist practice in
the field of social work. The baccalaureate
social work program is accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education and
leads to a bachelor of science degree.
Graduates are prepared to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and
communities building on strengths, and to
develop, analyze, and influence social policy. The mission of the department is to
develop social work professionals for practice that promotes social justice and
empowerment towards the well-being of
people in a diverse and global society.
Augsburg's social work major provides
a strong foundation for graduate studies in
a variety of fields. Since 1991 Augsburg
has offered a full-time Master of Social
Work (M.S.W.) degree on a weekend
schedule.
Augsburg College's motto, "Education
for Service," exemplifies the philosophy of
the Department of Social Work. The Twin
Cities area provides both a variety of field
placements for social work students and
extraordinary community resources for the
classroom. The social, cultural, ethnic, and
economic diversity in this metropolitan
area enriches opportunities for social work
students to learn to understand, appreciate,
respect, and work with people different
from themselves.
The social welfare minor and electives
in the department allow students from
other majors to gain knowledge about
human needs and growth, human services,
global social welfare, and the methods of
effective citizenship. Using this knowledge,
students are encouraged to apply their talents and skills to address the needs of society, always emphasizing social justice and
the central importance of diversity in the
social fabric of our world.
Social Work Faculty
Anthony Bibus (Chair), Laura Boisen
(MSW Field Coordinator), Lois Bosch
(MSW Program Director), Francine
Chakolis, Annette Gerten, Barbara
Lehmann, Rosemary Link, Sharon Patten,
Curt Paulsen, Karen Robards (BSW
Program Director), Nancy Rodenborg
(BSW Field Coordinator), Glenda
Dewbeny Rooney, Michael Schock,
Maryann Syers (Field Education
Coordinator)
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Major
Ten core courses:
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice I:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work I:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 11:
With Families and Groups
SWK 317 Field Work 11:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 402 Research I: Fundamentals of
Social Work Research and
Evaluation (.5)
SWK 403 Research 11: Evaluation of
Social Work Practice and
Programs (.5)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work 111:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work IV:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 419 The Social Worker as
Professional
and seven supporting courses:
BIO 101 Human Biology
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 231 Family Systems:
A Cross-Cultural Perspective
SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for
each core course and a 2.0 GPA is required
in the supporting program. A statistics
course is recommended for students planning on graduate school.
In accordance with accreditation standards, the Social Work Department does
not grant social work course credit for life
experience or previous work experience.
Candidacy
Social work majors must be granted
candidacy status before the beginning of
the first practicum in the junior year.
Certain 300- and 400-level courses list
candidacy as a prerequisite. An application,
written self-statement, reference letters,
and the completion or planned enrollment
in all core and supporting program courses
below the 400 level are necessary to apply
for candidacy
Social Welfare Minor (for other
majors)
Six courses including:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Polices
SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender
and one course from:
POL 121 American Government
and Politics
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325 Politics and Public Policy
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Social Work 271
ELECTIVE COURSES ARE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS.
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework of non-violent social change and development
in the global context. It also identifies the focus of social work in addition to
many other disciplines that are vital to fostering peace.
SWK 257
Exploring Human Services
This experiential learning course is designed to help students learn about
themselves in relation to a possible major or future career in social work.
Students must arrange to perform 40 hours of work in a human service
agency and must attend the weekly seminar. The course also critically examines how economic and political structures affect diverse groups.
SWK 260
Humans Developing
This course provides an understanding of human growth through life and of
the sociocultural, biological and psychological factors that influence the
growth of individuals and families. Growth related to diverse populations and
groups or special stresses is also a focus.
SWK 301
History and the Analysis of Social Policy
This course describes the historical and contemporary systems of human service. The values and social movements that form charitable and governmental
responses to human needs and the contribution of social workers historically
will be explored. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
SWK 406
Social Work Practice Ill: With Communities and Policies
This course focuses on social change through community organization and
influencing policies. Students build an understanding of communities, human
service agencies, and policy practice in the local community. (Prereq.: senior
standing or consent of instructor)
COURSES RESERVED FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORSONLY
SWK 306
Social Work Practice I: With Individuals
This course covers the basic features of the helping process, theoretical foundations, principles, and techniques of social work with individuals, and development of relationship building skills. Includes video-taping laboratory sessions. (Concurrent with SWK 307 Integrative Seminar and with SWK 301 in
the day program, and junior standing)
SWK 307
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar
Beginning supervised professional practicum experience in a social work
agency that focuses on interviewing experience and relationship building. A
total of 120 hours, plus a small-group integrative seminar. (Concurrent with
SWK 301 in day program and SWK 306 in day and WEC. P/N grading only)
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SWK 316
Social Work Practice II: With Families and Croups
This course builds skills in the problem-solving model with diverse populations through lecture, classroom exercise, and regular class work focusing on
generalist practice in group and family work. (Prereq.: SWK 306, SWK 307,
and candidacy status)
SWK 317
Field Work II: lntegrative Seminar
Progressively-responsible, supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. (Prereq.: candidacy status; concurrent with SWK 316. P/N grading
only)
SWK 402
Research I: Fundamentals of Social Work Research and Evaluation
(.5 course)
This is the first part of a sequence introducing students to basic research
methods that social workers commonly use in their practice. Students learn
not only to become knowledgeable consumers of social work research but also
to develop beginning skills in evaluating social work practice and social service programs using quantitative and qualitative methods.
SWK 403
Research II: Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programs
(.5 course)
This is the second part of a sequence in which students learn to use evidence
in evaluating whether their practice and programs are helping or harming
clients. Since these courses cover the graduation skill of Quantitative
Reasoning, students learn to apply techniques of statistics and data analysis in
research and evaluation. (Prereq.: SWK 402 and MPG 3)
SWK 407
Field Work Ill: lntegrative Seminar
Field work practicum, a total of 120 hours plus integrative seminar. (Prereq.:
Senior and candidacy status. P/N grading only)
SWK 41 7
Field Work IV: lntegrative Seminar
Continuation of SWK 407; a total of 120 hours plus integrative seminar.
(Prereq.: Senior and candidacy status. P/N grading only)
SWK 419
The Social Worker as Professional
This course reviews professional ethical practice, organizational analysis,
strategies for agency change, and client empowerment, and social work career
planning. (Prereq.: Senior and candidacy status)
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Social Work 273
Internships and lndependent Study Courses:
SWK 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SWK 295
Topics:
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
SWK 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
SWK 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SWK 499
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
s
ociology is the study of society as a
whole and i f human social organization in
groups. The sociological perspective provides a way to better understand the social
world and how human beings come to
think and act as they do.
The goal of the department is to guide
students in gaining knowledge of the social
order, how it affects them in their daily
lives, and how it can be applied to their
vocation. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society
and social groups, learn to create and use
scientific tools of analysis, and practice the
application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select as
electives some of the non-traditional learning models available, such as internships,
independent study, and field studies. The
department urges students to use
Augsburg's metropolitan setting as a laboratory for learning. Internships, service
learning, and cooperative education enable
majors to apply the theories and research
skills of sociology while they explore
career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who
have majored in sociology are currently
employed in the human resources departments of both government and private corporations, in the criminal justice field, and
as professors of sociology. Others have
used their majors as preparation for
advanced study in areas such as l a y the
ministry, social work, urban planning, and
human services.
Sociology Faculty
James Vela-McConnell (Chair), Eric
Buffalohead, Lars Christiansen, Gany
Hesser, Michael O'Neal, Diane Pike, Tim
Pippert
Major
Ten courses including:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 349 Organizational Theory
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 Research Methods
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
SOC 490 Senior Seminar
and three additional sociology courses.
Note: SOC 399 is highly recommended.
Majors must have a 2.0 or better in each
required course to receive credit in the
major.
Concentration in Community Studies
This concentration is designed to give
sociology majors a concentration in urban
community studies, which includes an
applied sociology focus emphasizing city
and community planning with a required
internship. In addition to the seven core
courses, students are required to take four
additional courses: SOC 211, SOC 381,
SOC 399 and one additional elective. See
Gany Hesser for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
Concentration in Crime and Deviance
Students interested in community
crime prevention as well as the traditional
aspects of criminal justice-courts, prisons, probation, and law-will be served by
this concentration in the major. Additional
courses required for the concentration
include: SOC 265, SOC 277, a deviance
course, PSY 335, and an upper division
Internship approved by the department.
See Diane Pike for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
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Sociology 275
Concentration in Cultural
Anthropology
This concentration offers sociology
majors an opportunity to examine and
develop the methods and theoretical perspectives used by cultural anthropologists
to study and understand the dynamics of
culture. To complete the concentration, the
sociology major must complete five additional courses beyond the seven core
courses. Two of those courses must be
SOC 241 and SOC 499. The remaining
three courses must be selected one each
from three course groupings: World
Cultures, Anthropological Research, and
Theoretical Perspectives. See Eric
Buffalohead for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
Concentration in Organizational
Analysis and Development
A course of study designed for students
who plan to work in organizational settings including corporate, government, and
non-profit sectors. Students will learn how
organizations are structured, function, and
change, how people relate in organizational settings, and how organizations succeed
and why they sometimes fail. The concentration both theoretically and experientially equips students with skills to effectively
lead and manage organizations, and to succeed within organizations while achieving
their ~ersonalcareer and professional
goals. Courses required beyond the core
major requirements are: Work and Society
(SOC 222), a practicum in Advanced
Organizational Analysis and Development,
and three courses in related fields-one
from BUS 242 or ECO 113, one from
PSY 373 or BUS 340, and one from
SPC 345 or SPC 410. See Lars Christiansen
for advising and visit the department Web
site for details.
Concentration in Social Psychology
The intent of the social psychology
concentration is to provide sociology
andlor psychology students with a solid
disciplinary foundation along with specific
coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in l a y consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition to the seven required sociology
major courses, students must take:
PSY 105, PSY 325, SOC 399, and PSY 491.
See James Vela-McConnell for advising and
visit the department Web site for details.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in
sociology, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and overall.
In addition, students must: (1) successfully
complete an internship, independent study,
or cooperative education experience; (2)
submit a portfolio including an honors
essay and completed papers and projects.
See department chair and website for specific requirements. An application for
departmental honors/graduation with distinction must be completed by spring of
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the junior year. Successful completion of
departmental honors in sociology automatically qualifies the student for graduation
with distinction from the college.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and at
least two upper division courses taken at
Augsburg College. Students are required to
have at least a 2.0 GPA in courses counting
toward the minor.
SOC 121
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights
into discovering the world and one's place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions
with each other. (Fall, spring)
SOC 21 1
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and
ideological forces that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and
structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this theme.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 222
Work and Society
Through a sociological analysis of the social and technical organization of
work in capitalist society, this course explores the various meanings of work,
the work ethic, the functions and schools of management, social relations at
work, and the character of past and contemporary occupations and industries.
SOC 231
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and
functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the
United States. Family systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and modem cultural and social
patterns. (Fall, spring)
SOC 240
Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
Why do people engage in protests and join social movements? What conditions are necessary for the formation of social movements? Why and how do
social movements emerge, and decline? Is violence a legitimate strategy of
social change? What impacts do social movements have on social institutions,
the state, culture, and even personal identity? The purpose of this course is to
explore these and other questions through studying social movement theory
and several social movements occurring over the last two centuries. (Prereq:
SOC 121 or consent of instructor)
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Sociology 277
SOC 241
Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
Course objectives include giving students an understanding of anthropological
methods and theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and
awareness of differing cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human problems. (Fall, spring)
SOC 265
Race, Class, and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds-race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality--receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses
on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 277
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain
crime sociologically? Topics include: theories and patterns of crime, police,
courts, corrections, and criminal policy (Fall)
SOC 290
Cultures of Violence
What are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This course
takes violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis and concludes with an examination of non-violent alternatives to conflict. (Offered on
rotating schedule)
SOC 295, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 495 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that
are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
SOC 349
Organizational Theory
What is the nature of these modem organizations in which we spend so much
of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect
to their goals, culture, technology and structure, as well as corporate deviance.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 360
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society in terms of sociological analysis with particular emphasis on contemporary sociological research on
religious movements and institutions in American society. (Prereq.: SOC 121
or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the
social sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis--be it in an academic joumal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.:
MPG 3. Fall)
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SOC 363
Research Methods
Good research40 you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 375
Social Psychology
How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct
society? This course analyzes the dynamic tension between the self and
society as well as the major questions, issues, perspectives, and methods of
the field. (Prereq.: Soc 121 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to planning and
shaping metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and field
research in a seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 390
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? This course
engages the sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections
between micro-level analysis and macro-level analysis, linking our own private
troubles with public issues. (Prereq: Soc 121 or consent of instructor)
SOC 410
Practicum in Organizational Analysis and Development
In this course students and the professor work together-as a team-to discuss readings, to visit and analyze local organizations, and work on a project
with a community partner. We will explore organizational theory through classic, pathbreaking, and contemporary readings in the fields of the sociology of
organizations and organizational theory, discuss those ideas in their own
terms, in relation to other theories, and in application to our experiences with
local organizations. (Prereq: SOC 222 and SOC 349)
SOC 485
Sociological Theory
An examination of the major theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing
the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.:
Two courses in sociology including SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 490
Senior Seminar
This capstone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the
sociology program and general education, develop an understanding of the
applied value of sociology, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional
identity Pass/No Pass grading. Seniors only. (Spring)
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Sociology 279
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SOC 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SOC 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
SOC 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
SOC 498
lndependent Study-Metropolitan
Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops,
making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available
in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211-andlor consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
SOC 499
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94. (Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and
department chair. Fall, spring)
SPANISH
See listing under Modem Languages.
T
he study of theatre is firmly grounded
in the liberal arts, integrating knowledege
and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including speech/communication, art, music, history, English,
literature, business, philosophy, and religion. Both the curriculum and dramatic
productions by the Theatre Arts
Department offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the campus while
also providing a solid base in classical,
modem, contemporary, and multicultural
theatre.
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Augsburg's location in the heart of a
major theatre center makes it an ideal
place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars, by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts
community while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Student opportunity to make these connections includes course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist
Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theame professionals from the Twin
Cities community who work closely with
students,) and attendance at numerous
professional productions in the Twin
Cities. Augsburg theatre productions are
treated as unique learning laboratories
where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional
artists-in-residence.
In addition to learning skills specific to
theatre, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for such careers as law, edu-
cation, business, communication, and journalism, as well as prepare theatre students
for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to prepare the student for graduate school or the
workplace, the department strongly
encourages a second major or minor in
such fields as communication arts, art,
English, education, music, or religion.
Theatre Arts Faculty
Martha Johnson (Chair), Julie Bolton,
Michael Burden, Darcey Engen, Sandra
Schulte
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Theatre Arts Major
Ten THR courses-eight required core
courses and two courses chosen from THR
electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units
taken as THP courses.
Eight core courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
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THR 366 Stage Direction I
Two electives from:
THR 226 Movement for the Theatre
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting
Ten theatre practicum units distributed as
follows: 1-5 practicum units in the performance area from THP 111 or THP 118; 4-8
racticum units in the production area
rom THP 112, THP 113, THP 114, THP
115 or THP 116; 1-2 practicum units in
he artistic area from THP 117, THP 119 or
THP 120.
Please note that all theatre practicum
ourses count as one theatre practicum
unit except for THP 116, Stage
Management (three practicum units) and
THP 115 Assistant Stage Managements
two practicum units), because of the
xceptional time requirement of these two
practicum areas.
The following cross listed and capstone
courses are encouraged, but not required:
THRMUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THRIENG 325 Playwriting
THR 333 Acting for the Camera
THR 399 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
THR 002 or 005 is recommended to fulfill
one of the lifetime sports requirements.
Students may take a maximum of 13
credits in the major.
Unless you are a transfer student, all
eight core courses must be taken at
Augsburg; therefore, careful, early planning
is required.
Freshmen planning to major in theatre
a r t s should begin with courses THR 226,
222, 232; sophomores: THR 228, 245,361,
362; juniors: THR 325,328,350,360,361,
365; seniors THR 365, 366.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only
Majors must participate in two out of
5ree dramatic productions every year.
jtudents must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA
:o have major participation in productions.
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Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement
on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain
a 3.5 GPA in the major and a 3.0 GPA
overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of
honors quality (THR 499). Honors can&dates should meet with their departmental
adviser prior to their senior year to develop
a proposal for the honors project.
Transfers: Transfer students are
required to take a minimum of three
Augsburg upper division theatre arts
courses.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232 Acting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
or THR 362 Theatre History
Criticism I1
THR 366 Stage Direction I
Five theatre practicum units including
THP 111plus four theatre practicum units
fiom THP 112,113, 114,115, or 116. See
note above about THP 115/116.
Film Major and Minor
See a description and requirements for
the film major and minor in the
Communication Studies section of the catalog.
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Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism 11
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or
theatre criticism or theatre history
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure
Major
This major, combined with secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of theatre and
dance in public schools and allows them to
become certified to teach at the elementary
through the secondary level. The major is
limited to licensure for teachers of dance
and theatre arts with a theatre specialization and does not include licensure with
dance specialization. All theatre courses
are taught in day program only. Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted
only to students who complete the requirements for this major with a minimum
grade of 2.0 in major and practicum courses, and with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.5 in the major. All theatre requirements must be completed prior to student
teaching. For additional education requirements, see the secondary education section
of this catalog and consult with the education department.
11required theatre (THR) courses (nonpracticum) :
THR 116 Creative Drama: Acting and
Improvisation
THR 222' Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 2952 Topics: Modem Dance,
Improvisation and
Choreography
THWENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Theatre Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
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THR 366 Stage Direction
Five total practicum units:
THP 111, 112, 113, 114 (light board operator); and one of the following: THP 115,
116, 117 (Assistant Director, Choreographer or Assistant Choreographer), or 120.
Also required:
ESE 320 Special Methods in Teaching
Theatre and Dance
For secondary education licensure coursework, see the secondary education section
of this catalog and consult with the education department.
'THR 222 is linked to an AUG SEM course,
but may be taken separately
THR 295 has the following two prerequisites: THR/HPE, 002, Introduction to
Dance and THR/HPE 005, Modem Dance
and Improvisation (non-credit Lifetime
Sports classes) or an approved ACTC
dance course or consent of instructor.
One recommended, but not required, theatre course:
THRMUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
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Theatre Arts 283
THRIHPE 002 Lifetime Sports-Introduction
to Dance (.O course)
This course offers an o v e ~ e w
of various exercises and gives an introduction
to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and stretches. Each class
includes a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, pilates, and modem
dance.
THRIHPE 005 Lifetime Sports-Modern
(.O course)
Dance and lmprovisation
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises
and will learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern.
Improvisational techniques will be introduced and students will create short
improvisational pieces. (Prereq.: THR/HPE 002, 003, or instructor's permission. NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of THR/HPE 002, 003, 004,
or 005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THR 116
Creative Drama: Acting and lmprovisation
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, improvisation, acting
with an emphasis on active participation and reflective writing. Teaching and
instructional methods of creative drama are included in course content. This
course is primarily designed for non-majors and does not fulfill credit toward
the theatre arts major.
THRICOM 216 lntroduction to 16 mm Film
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm. filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in BIW.
THR 222
Introduction to Theatre
An introduction to dramatic art including major historical periods, plays,
artists; dramatic structure; basic concepts and techniques of the play production process. Students attend and review stage productions. (Fall)
THR 226
Movement for the Theatre
This course will explore principles of movement used in the art of acting. The
goal will be to improve the actor's physical energy, concentration, balance,
control, clarity timing, spontaneity, and energy. This course will use established theory and techniques in neutral mask, Asian martial arts, and physical
and vocal characterization exercises. Students will examine various performance paradigms and see professional productions.
THR 228
lntroduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts,
magic, and creative processes. Students will execute practical projects, attend
theatre tours, see professional productions, and participate on the Theatre
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lab requireDeparment's fall production. Open to all students. F O hour
ment. (Fall)
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental, and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character
study in American drama. Students attend and review local professional productions. (Prereq.: Theatre major or consent of instructor. Spring,
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THRIMUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student's basic skills of music-theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization, and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures,
films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. (Fall: alternate years)
THR/ENC 325 Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis, and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENG 111and one
literature course. ENG 226 also recommended. Alternate years)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to scenery and lighting design for the stage. Each student will
execute three design projects using a research based design process. Class will
take theatre tours, host visiting artists, and have a practical involvement in
two Augsburg College productions. Forty hour lab required, materials needed.
(prereq.: THR 228 or junior status. Spring)
THR 333
Acting for Camera
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies
to on-camera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which support acting on camera. Students are strongly encouraged to take SPC 343 concurrently or prior to taking this course. Alternate
years. Prereq: THR 232
THR 350
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the
vocal mechanism. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports
and papers, voice tapes, and individual coaching. (Alternate years)
THR 360
Interpretive Reading
Basic principles of oral interpretation of narrative verse and dialogue forms of
drama. Study, written analysis, discussion, practice, and performance of readings before small and large groups. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Spring)
THR 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the clas-
sical Greek through the Italian Renaissance period. Reading of plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially
with THR 362. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Fall: alternate years)
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Theatre Arts 285
THR 362
Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the
Italian Renaissance through the contemporary theatres. Reading of plays and
attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken
sequentially with THR 361. (Spring: alternate years)
THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course provides students with performance skills and the ability to recognize differentiating clues that identify the style of a play. Through class exercises, scene study, and character analysis, students will gain insight into the
performance de&inds of a specific style. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from
the classics (Shakespeare,French neoclassicism, Restoration comedy, realism,
and non-realism), culminating in a public recital. (Prereq: THR 222 and THR
232 and 362 or consent of instructor. Fall or Spring)
THR 366
Stage Direction
The goal of the course is to understand and master basic principles and skills
of stage direction: directing concepts, stage techniques, terminologies, script
analyses; audition, casting, and rehearsal planning and techniques; blocking,
stage dynamics, working with actors, and the overall staging of a play.
(Prereq.: THR 362, or consent of instructor. Spring, alternate years)
THRISPC 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema's larger societal value and impact. Prereq: ENG 241
and JR/SR standing
THR 495
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
THR 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
THR 399
Internship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
THR 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the context of play productions and are required for the theatre
arts majorlminor and the dance-theatre
licensure major. All THP theatre practicum
courses are taken for non-credit with
Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation by the
faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful and timely completion of practicum
area for which student is registered; 2. positive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student; and 3.
demonstrated competency in practicum
area. The positive evaluation of each of the
areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a
minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a
P grade.
THP courses require:
Consent of instructor
Supervision by theatre faculty
A minimum of 40 hours of assessed participation by the student
Registration for THP course for semester
when practicum is completed
Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the registrar's office
Please note:
All majors will complete at least one
THP unit in costumes.
THP courses may be repeated.
Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards practicum.
Work-study hours do not count towards
practicum.
Completion of THP 115 and 116 count
as two and three practicum units respectively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student.
All other THP courses count as one
practicum unit each.
Transfer students are still responsible for
the full unit requirements (10 major/5
minor.) Six practicum units (major) or
three units (minor) must be completed
while at Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools should have
program verification or a letter from a
previous theatre adviser.
THP 11111211131 Theatre Practicum: ActingIPerformance
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main stage theatrical
production; in a main stage dance performance or recital (for dancdlicensure
majors only); or substantial participation as an actor in a senior directing project, in final scenes for Stage Direction (THR 366), or in interpretive presentations at two Forensics tournaments (at least 30 hours coaching and competition).
THP 11211221132 Theatre Practicum: House Management
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Substantial participation (30 hour minimum) in house management, ushering,
or box office.
THP 113/123/133 Theatre Practicum: Set, Lights, Costumes
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main stage production.
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THP 114/124/134 Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes
from Stage Direction class.
THP 115/125/135 Theatre Pradicum: Assistant Stage Management
2 Practicum units (-0 course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
THP 11611261136 Theatre Practicum: Stage Management
3 Practicum units (.O course)
Stage management for main stage production.
THP 117112711371147 Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the
director (dramaturgy, choreography/assistant choreography for main stage production).
THP 118
Theatre Practicum: Senior Acting Recital
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499.
THP 119
Theatre Practicum: Senior Design Project
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499. A senior design project may be done in the area
of scenery or lights in collaboration with another student's Senior Directing
Project if the student cames the design project out as a THR 4991THP 119
combination.
THP 120
Theatre Practicum: Senior Directing Project
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499.
URBAN
STUDIES
See Metro-Urban Studies.
T
he Women's Studies Program
provides students with the opportunity to
examine critically women's contributions
and experiences in various historical and
cultural contexts. This is an inter-college
program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of
St. Catherine, and the University of St.
Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus
not only on gender, but also acknowledge
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women's experiences. The
Women's studies program offers both a
major and a minor, and provides students
with academic preparation for careers in
human services, education, and social
work as well as graduate study.
Women's Studies Faculty
Cass Dalglish (Coordinator), Kristin M.
Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Candyce
Clayton, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B.
Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Doug Green, Milda
Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen, Barbara
Lehmann, Lynne Lorenzen, Anita
Lutterman-Aguilar, Elise Marubbio,
Kathleen McBride, Norma Noonan,Michael O'Neal, Timothy Pippert, Judy
Shevelev, Beverly J. Stratton, Kathryn
Swanson,James Vela-McConnell
Major
Ten courses that must include WST 201
Foundations in Women's Studies, a midlevel course in feminist theory or feminist
philosophy selected from an approved list,
WST 495 (Seminar), and WST 199 or WST
399 (internships).
The remaining six electives are to be
selected from approved women's studies
courses, and should include at least two
courses in the social sciences, two in the
humanities, and one with a racial, ethnic,
or global emphasis. At least three courses
must be upper division courses. Students
may take courses at any of the colleges
participating in the Women's studies program. However, at least three courses must
be completed at Augsburg. The writing
component of the graduation skills
requirements for the women's studies
major must also be completed at Augsburg.
Each student's program must have the
written approval of the women's studies
program coordinator. Both majors and
minors are encouraged to participate in
one of the gender-focused semester study
abroad programs offered through
Augsburg's Center for Global Education.
Two programs have been pre-approved for
women's study credit: Crossing Borders:
Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(offered fall semester) and Social and
Environmental Justice: Latin American
Perspectives (offered spring semester).
Minor
Five courses that must include WST
201; three electives, one of which must be
upper division; and WST 495 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other
ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each
student's program must have the written
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approval of the women's studies program
coordinator.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg
College and wish to complete a major or
minor in women's studies are urged to consult with the director of women's studies
immediately upon transfer.
The Women's studies program has an
articulation agreement with Century
College that governs Century College students with a women's studies certificate
who transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from
other colleges and universities must consult with the director of women's studies
for approval of courses for the major or
minor.
WST 201
Foundations in Women's Studies
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of
women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and
how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen
from women's perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women's
experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.
INS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Thii course will examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women in
non-Western societies, including their economic, political and social contributions, familial roles, and status in society Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
WST 281
Topics in Women's Studies
WST 305
Issues in Cay and Lesbian Studies
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary
U.S. culture including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course
includes guest speakers, a service-learning component at local glbt/supporting
agencies, and some travel and experiences in the Twin Cities, including an
immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education
fee. Prerequisites:WST 201 or prior coursework in related fields (history, sociology, psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
WST 313
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology
and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and EnvironmentalJustice:
Latin American Perspectives)
INS 320
American Indian Women
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
WST 341
Environmental Politics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental
Justice:Latin American Perspectives.)
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WST 355
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental Justice:
Latin American Perspectives.)
WST 359
Women, Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 366
Latin American Liberation Theologies
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
WST 481
Topics in Women's Studies
WST 495
Women's Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors. It is also
required of minors who do not elect to do an independent study (499). It is
offered at a different college each semester.
Internships and Independent Study Courses (Must be approved in writing by the women's studies
coordinator):
WST 199
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
WST 299
Directed Study
See description on page 94.
WST 399
lnternship
See descriptions for this and other internship options (on-campus, off-campus,
half credit) on page 93.
WST 499
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 94.
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See department listings for descriptions of the following approved electives:
ART 352
Women and Art
ENC 236 o r 436 Women and Fiction
ENC 361
Modern Fiction
ENC 480
Criticism and Theory
HIS 282
History of Women Since 1850
HIS 311
Topics in Women's History
HPE 316
Human Sexuality
POL 124
American Women and Politics
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
PSY 371
Psychology o f Gender
SOC 231
Family Systems
SOC 265
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
See listing under Religion.
Board of Regents - 294
ELCA, Division for
Education - 295
Faculty and Administration - 296
Officers - 296
Administration - 296
Faculty - 298
Faculty Emeriti - 315
Campus Maps - 318,319
Chair
Jean M. Taylor '85
Secretary
Tracy Lynn Elftmann '81
Vice Chair
H. Theodore Grindall76
Treasurer
Joan L. Volz '68
The year in parentheses after each name is the expiration date of current term. An asterisk
before a name indicates the person is an Augsburg graduate.
*Dan W. Anderson '65 (2009)
President, Swenson Anderson Financial
Group, Minneapolis, MN
Rev. Craig Johnson (2005)
Bishop, Minneapolis Area Synod,
Minneapolis, MN
*Gary E. Benson '70 (2008)
Directing Pastor, Zumbro Lutheran
Church, Rochester, MN
*KinneyJohnson '65 (2008)
Partner, Sequel Venture Partners, Boulder,
Rev. Robert Berg (2005)
Bishop, Northwest Synod of Wisconsin,
Rice Lake, WI
*Ruth E. Johnson '74 (2006)
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo
Clinic; Mayo Breast Clinic, Rochester, MN
*Jackie Cherryhomes '76 (2004)
Government Relations Consultant,
Cherryhomes-Tyler LLC, Minneapolis, MN
Gloria C. Lewis (2005)
Director, Office of Minority and
Multicultural Health, Minnesota
Department of Health, St. Paul, MN
*Tracy Lynn Elftmann '81 (2008)
President, Customized Employer Solutions,
LCC, Minneapolis, MN
William V Frame (2006)
President, Augsburg College, Minneapolis,
MN
Michael 0.Freeman (2006)
Attorney, Lindquist & Vennum,
Minneapolis, MN
*Michael R. Good '71 (2007)
President and CEO
Sotheby's International Realty
*H. Theodore Grindal'76 (2008)
Attorneypartner, Lockridge Grindal Nauen
P.L.L.P., Minneapolis, MN
James E. Haglund (2006)
PresidentIOwner, Central Container
Corporation, Brooklyn Park, MN
Beverly Thompson Hatlen (2005)
Founder and Board Chair, Minnesota Life
College, Richfield, MN
co
Jennifer H. Martin (2007)
Senior Vice President Corporate
Administration, Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans, Minneapolis, MN
*Julie R. Nelson '83 (2008)
Executive Director, The Dwight D.
Opperman Foundation, Minneapolis, MN
"Ronald G. Nelson '68 (2008)
Vice President and Controller, 3M
Company, St. Paul, MN
*Glen E. Person '47 (2005)
Retired Businessman, Eden Prairie, MN
Wayne Popham (2006)
Attorney, Popham Law Office,
Minneapolis, MN
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Board of Regents 295
Glen J. Skovholt (2006)
President, Government & Community
Strategies, St. Paul, MN
Marshall S. Stanton (2009)
Vice President and CRM Medical Director,
Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN
*Philip Styrlund '79 (2006)
President, The Summit Group, Apple
Valley, MN
Emily Anne Tuttle (2009)
Retired, Wayzata, MN
Sandra L. Vargas (2008)
County Administrator, Hennepin County,
Minneapolis, MN
*Joan L. Volz '68 (2006)
Attorney, Welch, MN
*Jean M. Taylor '85 (2006)
President, Taylor Corporation, Eagan, MN
*F! Dawn Taylor '78 (2008)
Chief Operating Officer, Silver Glade
Properties LLC, Des Moines, LA
DIVISION
FOR HIGHER
EDUCATIONAND SCHOOLS
THEEVANGELICALLUTHERAN
CHURCH
IN AMERICA
(ELCA)
Chair, Board of Directors
Dr. Rod Schofield
Director for Colleges and Universities
Dr. Arne Selbyg
Secretary, Board of Directors
Rev. Linda J. Kraft
Asst. Director for Colleges and
Universities
Vacant
Executive Director
Leonard G. Schulze
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COLLEGE
FACULTYAND
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Beginning year of service offaculty is indicated with parenthesis.
Officers of the College
William V. Frame (1997). President. B.A., M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., University of
Washington.
Richard S. Adamson (1989). Vice President for Finance and Administration. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; Certified Public Accountant.
Christopher W. Kirnball (1991). Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Dean
of the College. Associate Professor of History. B.A., McGill University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Susan J. Klaseus (2001). Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Community
Relations. B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.P.A., John E Kennedy School of
Government, Harvard University; M.A., Hamline University.
Thomas E Morgan (1983). Vice President for Enrollment and Market Development.
Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of
Denver; MS., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Betty A.Wade (2000). Chief Operating Officer. Director of Human Resources. B.A., M.P.A.,
Hamline University.
Administration
Leif Anderson (1996). Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology.
B.A., University of Minnesota.
Tracy Beckman (2003). Director, Government and Community Relations. B.S., Mankato
State University; M.P.A., John E Kennedy School of Government, Harvard
University.
Trena Bolden (2002). Director, Pan-Afrikan Center. B.A., Augsburg College.
Carrie Carroll (1997). Director of Admissions, Adult Programs. B.A., Hamline University.
Peggy M. Cemto (1991). Director of Academic Enrichment. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Hamline University.
Emiliano Chagil (2000). Director, Hispanichtino Student Services. M.A., St. Paul
Seminary School of Divinity - University of St. Thomas.
Nadia M. Christensen (1991). Director, International Partners. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A. University of Minnesota; Ph.D.; University of Washington.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Undergraduate Admissions. B.A., Augsburg College.
Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., College of Saint Benedict, M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
David Fenrick (2003). Program Coordinator and Faculty Liaison, Center for Global
Education. B.A., Gordon College; M.A., Luther Seminary; M.Div., Wesley
Seminary.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Women's Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
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Ann L. Garvey (1998). Associate Dean for Student Affairs. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.A., Loyola University; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Associate Dean for International Programs. B.A., University of
Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men's Athletic Director. Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Neb.; M.Ed., University of Nebraska;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
L.P., University of Minnesota.
Herald A. Johnson (1968). Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Market
Development. B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel F. Jorgensen (2000). Director, Public Relations. Instructor, part-time, English. B.A.,
M.S., South Dakota State University.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Southern California.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Academic Advising. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Ann M. Klamer (1993). Director, Residence Life. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point; M.S., Ohio University.
John I! Knight, Sr. (1999). Director, Development. B.A., Bethel College; M.P.A., The
George Washington University.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
St. Pius X Seminary; M.A., Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
Janeen McAllister (2001). Program Director, International Travel Seminars, Center for
Global Education. B.A., Macalester College, M.A., University of Minnesota.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education.
B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Associate Director, Center for Global Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Julie A. Olson (1991). Director, Enrollment Center. B.A., Augsburg College.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Center for Service, Work, and Learning. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
Cindy G. Peterson (1981). Director, American Indian Student Services. B.A., University of
Minnesota.
Patrice Salrneri (2002). Director, StepUP Program.
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Dean for Adult Programs. Associate Professor of English.
B.S., St. John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., University of
Texas.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Associate Dean for Professional Development. Professor of
Modem Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
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Judith Shevelev (1991). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
University of California at Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
Amy L. Sutton (2002). Director, AlumniRarent Relations. B.S., M.S., South Dakota State
University.
Jeffrey S. Swenson (1989). Controller, Administrative Accounting. B.A., Augsburg College.
Paul L. Temo (1990). Director, Financial Aid. B.A., Augsburg College.
Bao L. Thao (1998). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.A., Colgate University.
Richard J. Thoni (1972). Assistant to the President. Director, Rochester Program. B.A., St.
Olaf College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student Advising. M.A., The
American University.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Faculty
A
Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A. and
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Sandra J. Agustin (1997). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S. and
D.Pharm., University of Minnesota.
Phillip A. Alioto (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Marquette
University; M.B.A., Northland University; Ph.D., California Coast University
Brian R. Ammann (1988). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. Men's Basketball
Coach. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., North Dakota State University.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Associate Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989). Associate Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio ArtistRlute, part-time, Music. B.M., Augsburg College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.Div., Luther-Northwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy M. Atwater (2004). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State
University: M.A.M., College of St. Scholastica.
Antonio Ortega Ayala (2003). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global
Education. M.A., LaSalle University, Mexico City. C.P.A. Teaching Certificate
degree, Colegio Angloamericano.
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Xenia Barahona (2002). Program Coordinator and Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Universidad Centroamericana; M.A., Tufts University
Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio ArtistPercussion, part-time, Music. B.M., University of
Michigan.
R. Samuel Barber (2002). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., Upper Iowa
University; M.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Carol E. Barnett (2000). Studio ArtistfComposition, part-time, Music. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Joy E. Bartlett (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., West Virginia State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Aroti G . Bayman (1996). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Tracy A. Bibelnieks (2002). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.
Anthony A. Bibus, 111 (1992). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St.
Thomas; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Heather K. T. Bidinger (2003). Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Physician
Assistant Studies. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.Med.S., St. Louis University.
William F! Bierden (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1983). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado; MIA., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton (1976). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.S., M.EA., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College;
M.S.W., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Christine A. Bosquez-Herman (1999). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies.
A.N., College of St. Catherine; B.H.S., Wichita State University; M.P.A.S.,
University of Nebraska.
Michele R. Braley (2002). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., Oberlin College;
M.S.W., Augsburg College.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.B.A., University
of Missouri-Columbia; M.B.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Jacquylynn Brickman (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.Ed., St. Mary's University.
Lisa A. Broek (1993). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A., Central
College; M.A., University of Iowa.
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Christopher Rhys Brown (2003). Field Experience Coordinator/Charter School Liaison,
Instructor of Education. B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of
Sydney, Australia.
Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Iona College; M.Ed.,
Boston College.
Eileen M. Bruns (2000). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.S., MS., Florida State
University.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Assistant Professor of Sociology, Director of American Indian
Studies. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Designer and Technical
Director). B.A., Augsburg College; M.EA., University of Minnesota.
Janelle M. Bussert (1994). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div.,
Yale University.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., University of IllinoisChicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tami M. Carpenter (2001). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. Two B.S. degrees,
University of Minnesota.
Maria S. Ceplecha (2003). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., University of
Dallas; M.A., New York University Graduate School in Spain.
John C. Cemto (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Peggy M. Cemto (1991). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. Director of
Academic Enrichment. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S.W , University of Minnesota.
Nina N. Chenault (2000). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., Clark University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Florida State University.
Tara K. Christopherson (1992). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Stout; M.EA., Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Anthony J. Clapp (2001). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. A.A., Golden
Valley Lutheran College; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; M.A., Southwest Texas
State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Capital
University; M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Candyce L. Clayton (1990). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Macalester College. M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., St. John's University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
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Thomas S. Conroy (2002). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. A.A., Minneapolis
Community College; B.A., Northeastern Illinois University; M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Teresa A. Cook (2000). Instructor, part-time, General Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.A.L., Augsburg College.
Nicholas A. Coult (2000). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Carleton College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Larry J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran
University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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David S. Dahl (2000). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Augustana College; M.A.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Liv Dahl (2003). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Marvin D. Dahlgren (2002). Studio Atist/Percussion, part-time, Music. B.A., MacPhail
School of Music.
Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Associate Professor of English. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.EA., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute.
Kim Davidson (2003). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.EA., Washington University; M.A., School for International Training.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of
Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A., Eastrnan School of Music.
Urbanus B. Dax (2002). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of the North, South Africa; M.S., Mankato State University.
Donna R. DeGracia (1998). Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Ohio State
University; PA., Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
Jacqueline R. devries (1994). Associate Professor of History. Director of A.C.T.C. Women's
Studies. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana.
R. David Dexter (2003). Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.D., University of Minnesota.
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., University of Dayton; M.A.,
Saint Mary's University.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.
coursework completed, University of Minnesota.
Suzanne I. Doree (1989). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Delaware; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Linda A. Dorschner (2000). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Mankato State College; M.A., Mankato State University.
Michael L. Douglas (2003). Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part-time, Physician
Assistant Studies. B.S., Vanderbilt University; M.D., Quillen College of Medicine
of East Tennessee State University.
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Susan Sacquitne Druck (1993). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.A., Iowa State
University; M.A., University of Iowa.
Rebekah N. Dupont (1995). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D., Washington State University.
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Catherine A. Egenberger (2000). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Elizabeth B. Eicher (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Wesley B. Ellenwood (2002). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.EA., Syracuse University.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey K. Engen (1997). Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.EA., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas;
M.A., Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kenneth N. Erickson (1964). Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan
State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio Artist~Trumpet,part-time, Music. B.A., Bethel College;
M.EA., D .M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn L. Erickson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio ArtistIPiano, part-time, Music. B.EA., B.A., Central
Michigan University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Kevin G. Ewert (2002). Assistant Professor of Computer ScienceMIS. B.S., North Dakota
State University; M.A., M.S., Saint Mary's University-Rochester; A.B.D., Nova
Southeastern University.
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Barbara Edwards Farley (2000). Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., College of St. Benedict; M.B.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Edith E. Ferber (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A.T., Indiana University.
Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Montana.
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Gordon R. Flanders (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women's
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Bruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Morningside College; M.Th.,
Perkins School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Michael 0.Freeman (2002). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., Rutgers College;
J.D., University of Minnesota.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.M., Aquinas
College.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Bennet B. Fuller (2004). Instructor, part-time, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
Southeastern Massachusetts University; Ph.D., Boston University.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ann L. Gamey (1998). Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Instructor, part-time, Business
Administration. B.A., College of St. Catherine; M.A., Loyola University; J.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Merry Beth Gay (1998). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.L.A., Bethel College; A.N.,
Anoka Rarnsey Community College; B.S., Metropolitan State University; M.S.,
University of Colorado.
Annette M. Gerten (1997). Instructor of Social Work. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio ArtistIClarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Keith E Gilsdorf (2001). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., Moorhead State
University; M.A., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of NebraskaLincoln.
Nancy Schmidt Going (2001). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Valparaiso University;
M.A., Covenant Seminary.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men's Athletic Director, Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of
Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Ph.D., Brown
University.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. Music studies at The
University of Minnesota.
John C. Gregg (2001). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., Stanford University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Iowa.
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Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part-time, Education and Modem Languages.
B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Joan L. G r i f f i (1986). Professor of English. A.B., Washington University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Harvard University
Lyle M. Griner (1996). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., University of Northem Iowa;
M.A., Luther Seminary.
Robert C. Groven (1997). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy J. Grundahl (1993). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; M.EA.,
University of Minnesota.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Susan M. Hageness (2002). Adjunct Instructor of Nursing. B.S., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Saint Mary's University.
Matthew J. Haines (2001). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John's University;
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Curtis W. Hammond (2003). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
M.S., University of Oklahoma.
Alyssa N. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.S., University of WisconsinEau Claire; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
Tabitha K. Hanson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.P.H., M.S., University of Minnesota.
John U. Harkness (2001). Instructor of English. B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Harvard University.
Emily L. Hause (1995). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
J.D., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Robert S. Herforth (1967). Professor of Biology. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
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Gany W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A.,
Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Notre Dame.
Stella K Hofrenning (2000). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., University of
Maryland; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Bradley I! Holt (1978). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Linda M. Holt (2000). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Minnesota;
M.N., University of Washington-Seattle.
James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Bemidji
State University; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio ArtistNiolin and Viola, part-time, Music. B.M.,
Indiana University.
Mary A. Hunt (2000). Studio Artisfliano Accompaniment, part-time, Music. B.A., Fort
Wright College of the Holy Names; M.M., Boston University; D.M.A., University
of Wisconsin-Madison.
Lisa L. Hyland (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls.
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Colin C. Irvine (2003). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Carroll College; M.A.,
University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., Marquette University.
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; MS., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Chad A. Israelson (2002). Instructor, part-time, History. B.A., University of Wisconsin,
Lacrosse; M.A., University of Nebraska.
Elena Izaksonas (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.M!, University of
Michigan.
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Lisa E. Jack (1994). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Occidental College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Southern California.
James A. Jacobson (2002). Studio Artist/Cello, part-time, Music. B.M., New England
Conservatory of Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Mary J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., University of North
Dakota; M.A., Ed.D., Hamline University.
Ronald L. Jacobson (2002). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., North
Dakota State University; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Sociology (American Indian Studies).
B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Kia M.G. James (2003). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A., B.S.N., St. Olaf College;
M.PH., Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
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William H. Jasperson (1990). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Eric R. Johnson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.A., Amherst College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Professor of Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
Daniel E Jorgensen (2002). Director, Public Relations. Instructor, part-time, English. B.A.,
M.S., South Dakota State University
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.Comm.,
University of Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park
College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers
University.
Jane A. Kammerman (1986). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A.,
University of California; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A.,
University of Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple
University
W. James Kattke (1999). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Augustana
College; M.B.A., University of South Dakota; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
Deborah D. Katz (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. A.B., Stanford University;
Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University.
Anne M. Kaulinan (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Mary Beth Kelley (2004). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Eau Claire; M.Ed., Bethel College.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio ArtistHarp, part-time, Music. B.M., The Juilliard
School; M.M., University of Arizona.
Christopher W. Kimball (1991). Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Dean
of the College. Associate Professor of History B.A., McGill University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Mary A. Kingsley (1965). Associate Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., Middlebury College.
Russell C. Kleckley (2002). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., Newbeny College;
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary; D.Th., University of Munich.
Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Eastman School of Music.
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Alvin L. Kloppen (1976). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Augustana College; M.A., University of South Dakota.
Carol M. Knicker (2002). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Southwest State
University; M.S., Mankato State University; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
Margaret A. Knutson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Hamline University.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Richard J. Kramer (2003). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Heidi M. Kreutzer (1995). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., Middlebury College; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Gregory l? Krueger (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Southwest Minnesota
State University; M.A., Hamline University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St.
Louis; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Steven J. LaFave (1991). Professor of Business Administration. B.A. Michigan State
University; M.A., University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Macalester
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
VelrnaJ. Lashbrook (2000). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts in Leadership and
Nursing. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West
Virginia University.
Edward Bok Lee (2002). Instructor, part-time, Communication Studies. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.EA., Brown University.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Knox College;
M.S.W., Tulane University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio ArtistlFrench Horn, part-time, Music. B.A., Potsdam
College of Arts and Science, SUNY; M.M., Northwestern University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Professor of Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University
of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Karoline M. Lewis (2003). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Northwestern University;
M.Div., Luther Seminary; A.B.D., Emory University.
Teny L. Lewis (1995). Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies. B.A.S., Siena Heights College; M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rosemary J. L h k (1986). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Southampton;
C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sarah F! Lockwood (2002). Studio ArtistPiano Accompaniment, part-time, Music. B.M.,
DePauw University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
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Lori L. Lohrnan (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
J. Lynne E Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont
Graduate School.
Michael S. Lotti (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/Philosophy B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Swansea, Wales.
Mary E. Lowe (2003). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University;
M.Div, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Graduate Theological
Union.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Colorado, Denver; M.S., PA. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center; Ph.D., Capella University.
Steven P. Lund (1982). Studio Artist~Trombone,part-time, Music. B.S., University of
Minnesota.
Ann L. Lutteman-Aguilar (1993). Interim Academic Director, Instructor, Center for
Global Education. B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
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Paula S. Martin (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Maine; M.Ed.,
Framingham State College.
M. Elise Marubbio (2003). Assistant Professor of English (American Indian Studies).
B.EA., Cleveland Institute of Art; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona.
David C. Matz (2001). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Craig D. Maus (2002). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. A.A., North
Hennepin Community College; B.S., Mankato State University; M.B.A., University
of St. Thomas.
Ioanna Mavrea (2003). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Glassboro State College;
MS., Ph.D., University of Connecticut.
Paul K. McAlister (2001). Instructor, part-time, Philosophy B.A., Minnesota Bible College;
M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary; Ph.D., Bethel Theological Seminary.
Kathleen A. McBride (1994). Regional Co-Director, Instructor, Center for Global
Education. B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
John C. McCaffrey (2000). Assistant Professor of Art. B.EA., University of WisconsinMadison; MIA., University of Miami-Coral Gables.
Carol T. McCoy (2003). Adjunct Faculty Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Biology.
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Michael J. McIlhon (2000). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.B.A., M.A., University of
Iowa.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan
University; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University
Kirsten A. S. Mebust (2004). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Lindenwood
College; M.A., Tulane University.
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Laurie H. Merz (2001). Studio ArtistBassoon, part-time, Music. B.M., Eastman School of
Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of
Tunis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Diane M. Mikkelson (1997). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., California
State University; M.A., Califomia State University-Northridge.
Karen Coe Miller (1998). Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts. B.A., Macalester College.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A.,
University of South Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell (1968). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Maryville College; M.A.,
University of Tennessee.
Cassandra M. Moe (2002). Instructor, part-time, Biology. B.S., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., University of Maryland.
James B. Moen (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Patsy H. Mogush (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John W. Molloy (2003). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A., M.S.,
University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Sheila M. Moriarty (2002). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Augsburg College.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Paulus Nanghambe Ndamanomhata (2002). Instructor, Center for Global Education. B.A.
degrees, Ogongo Agricultural College and United Lutheran Theological Seminary;
M.A., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; Ph.D., Natal University.
Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
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Celeste M. O'Brien (1975). Studio ArtistRiano, part-time, Music. B.A., Hamline University.
Susan E. O'Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University
Michael E. O'Neal (1989). Assistant Professor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., University of
Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael G . Olson (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., University
of Minnesota; M.B.A., Minnesota State University.
Vicki L. Olson (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Jack Osberg (1991). Head Football Coach. Instructor, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College.
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Shawn A. Osell (2002). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., University of MinnesotaDuluth; M.A., Mankato State University
Paul H. Ousley (1993). Orchestra Director, Instructor of Music. B.M., University of
Wisconsin - Eau Claire; M.M., Eastrnan School of Music.
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Stephen A. Pacholl (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Sally Bruyneel Padgett (2003). Instructor, part-time, Religion. A.A., San Jacinto College;
B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D.,
University of Durham, England.
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A.,
M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Ronald G . Palosaari (1965). Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sharon K. Patten (1991). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael F. Pattison (2003). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Curtis M. Paulsen (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
Richard W. Pearl (1992). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A., College of St.
Thomas.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Meredith A. Pederson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., St. Mary's University
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
University of Cincinnati.
Cvetanka T. Perovic (2003). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., University
Ciril and Metodi; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
United Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modem Languages. B.A.,
National University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., Claflin University;
M.S.W., Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale
University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Philip A. Quanbeck I1 (1987). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Ph.D., Luther Theological Seminary.
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Larry C. Ragland (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri
State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Christopher Karstens Randall (2004). Instructor, part-time, Psychology (Capella
University). A.B., Wabash College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Karl P.Raschke (1999). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., M.EA., University of Minnesota.
0. Nicholas Raths (1988). Studio ArtistIGuitar, part-time, Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Bruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modem Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
Frances M. Reisner (1999). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Lacrosse; M.S., Winona State University.
Karen J. Robards (2002). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Beloit College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., Washington University.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., Indiana
University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University
Glenda Dewbeny Rooney (1992). Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of North
Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
James M. Russell (2003). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., M.A., Drake
University.
Barry D. Rutman (2000). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. M.A., Montclair
State University.
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Cynthia D. Sautter (2002). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus
College; M.Div., United Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Graduate Theological
Union.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State University;
M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Dean for Adult Programs. Associate Professor of English.
B.S., St. John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University
of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of
Washington; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Designer-in-Residence and Instructor, part-time, Theatre Arts.
B.A., M.A., M I A , University of Minnesota.
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David G . Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.,
University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Came B. Senske (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Associate Dean for Professional Development. Professor of
Modem Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
N. Kay Shager (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education and Mathematics. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary's
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer (1995). Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan
State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Judith E. Shevelev (1991). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., University of California, Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
John S. Shockley (2002). Visiting Professor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., University of
Texas; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Trygve R. Skaar (2000). Studio Artist/, part-time, Music.
Katharine E. Skibbe (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Saint Mary's College.
Sheilah I! Smith (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.Ed., Wayne State
University.
Alyssa E. Snyder (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas.
Lisa K. Sperling (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Mankato State University.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Montana.
John I! Stein (1992). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.S., University of Detroit; M.A.,
University of Illinois.
Donald B. Steinmetz (1968). Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Linda Lee Stevens (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., University of Northern
Colorado; M.S., Mankato State University
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Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long Island
University.
Theresa A. Stoller (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Augsburg
College.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University; M.A.,
D.Th., Luther Seminary.
Michelle J. Strauch (2000). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
North Dakota State University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse.
Mark S. Strefeler (2003). Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Pennsylvania State
University; MS., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., Cornell University.
Karen T. Sutherland (1999). Associate Professor of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana
College; two M.S. degrees; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Maryann Syers-McNairy (1998). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State
University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Brenda J. J. Talarico (2003). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; PA. Certificate, Augsburg College; M.P.A.S., University
of Nebraska Medical Center.
Michael D. Thompson (2002). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.S.W., Fordham University; Ph.D., Pacific University.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Minnesota;
M.M., The Juilliard School.
Andrew P. Tix (2001). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Madison; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Robert K. Tom (2002). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.EA., University of Hawaii;
M.EA., Temple University.
Beth M. Torstenson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Diane Townsend-Anderson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A.,
University of Minnesota; J.D., Hamline University.
Phala Tracy (2003). Studio ArtistIHarp, part-time, Music. B.M., Oberlin Conservatory of
Music; MIA., California Institute of the Arts.
Daniel 0.Trainer, IV (1999). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Rochester
Institute of Technology; M.A., Gallaudet University.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Lilly Program Director. Associate Professor of Religion. B.A.,
Luther College; M.Div., Yale University; Th.D., Luther Seminary.
Cynthia K. Troy (1990). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sean D. Truman (2002). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Reed College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Connecticut.
Fidel Xinico Tum (1993). Program Coordinator, Instructor, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Francisco Marroquin University; M.Div., St. Paul Seminary.
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Joseph Underhill-Cady (1998). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
California-Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University.
John W. Van Cleve (1996). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Carleton
College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Loyola University;
Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1992). Atmospheric Science. Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part-time, MAL Program. B.A., University of
California-Irvine;M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Andrew Ward (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/Philosophy B.A.,
Luther College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterrnan (1991). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., University of
Denver; B.S., M.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Luann Watson (2003). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. A.A., Normandale Community
College; B.S., M.A.L., Augsburg College.
David R. Weiss (2002). B.A., Wartburg College; M.A., Wartburg Theological Seminary;
M.A., University of Notre Dame.
Pamela J. Weiss (1983). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Nebraska;
M.P.H., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia E Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part-time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence. B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher
Placement Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; MS., Syracuse University. .
Thomas R. Westbrook (2002). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., M.Arch., University of
Minnesota.
Dale A. Weston (2001). Instructor, part-time, Sociology, American Indian Studies. B.A.,
Hamline University.
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Susan L. Williams (2002). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of
Minnesota.
J. Ambrose Wolf (1999). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.S., University of Muenster;
Ph.D., University of Cologne and KFA-Julich, Germany.
Timothy D. Wrenn (2002). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.S., South Dakota
State University; M.S., Mankato State University.
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Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio ArtistlSaxophone and Clarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern University.
Robert D. Wykstra (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Calvin
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John W. Yaeger (2001). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., University of Wisconsin;
M.S.W., Loyola University.
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Shimer
College; M.S., University of Utah.
Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modem Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of ChemistryDean Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of
Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological
Seminary, New York.
Ernest W. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Oscar A. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; L.L.D., Concordia College, Moorhead.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Vern M. Bloom. Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe
College.
Robert W. Clyde. Professor Emeritus, Institutional Research Analyst. B.A., Coe College;
M.A., Rockford College; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Beverly C . Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall
College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
J e n y Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Theodore J. Hanwick. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.E.E., M.S., Polytechnic Institute of
Brooklyn; Ph.D., New York University.
Katherine Hennig. Artist-in-Residence Emerita of Music. M.A., University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Norman D. Holen. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A. Concordia College-Moorhead; M.EA.,
University of Iowa.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma;
M.A., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University
of Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Robert A. Karlen. Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Esther G. McLaughlin. Professor Emerita of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of CalifomiaBerkeley.
Marie 0.McNeff. Professor Emerita of EducationDean Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mildred "Mike" Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan
University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C . Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Gordon L. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C . Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine C . Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University
of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean Emerita. B.A., Eastern Michigan University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D.,
Augsburg Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Edward M. Sabella. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., University of Rhode Island;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Leland B. Sateren. Professor Emeritus of Music. L.H.D., Gettysburg College; D.Mus.,
Lakeland College.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther
Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W.,
Columbia University.
Myles C. Stenshoel. Professor Emeritus of Political Science. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Grace K. Sulerud. Professor Emerita, Library. BB.A.,Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.EA.,
University of Iowa.
Joel S. Torstenson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
PbD., Cornell University
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.EA., M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania.
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PUBLIC PARKING
I-35W from the NorthTake Washington Avenue exit and turn left
on Washington (curves right to become
Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at 22nd Avenue South.
Street parking on campus is posted for
one-, two-, or four-hour limits. For certain
major events on campus during evenings
and weekends, parking is also available in
the commuter and visitor lots.
1-94 East from MinneapolisTake 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn
left at 22nd Avenue South.
1-94 West from St. PaulTake Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
I-35W from the SouthFollow the 1-94 St. Paul signs (move to
right lane after each of two mergers). Take
25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.
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its mission, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national or ethnic
origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance,
or disability in its education
policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs,
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About Augsburg 10, 18
Academic and Achievement Scholarships 32
Academic Advising 56
Academic Calendar 4-7, 54
Academic Divisions 5 6
Academic Excellence Scholarships 32
Academic Information 53
Academic Internships 67
Academic Policies and Procedures 70
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 87
Academic Skills Center 44
Academic and Student Affairs 44
Access Center 45
Accessibility 18
Accounting 1 14-1 16
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 17, 18
Activities 43
Admissions 14, 20-24
Administrative Officers of the College 296
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 85
Advanced Transfer Students 82
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 48
Alumni Center 15
American Indian Studies 94-96
American Indian Student Services 47
American Sign Language 208
Anderson Hall 14, 50
Application Procedures 20, 31
Applied Economics 145
Architecture Minor 98
Art 97-101
Art History 97, 100-101
Asian American Student Services (see Pan
Asian Student Services) 47
Asian Studies (see East Asian Studies) 142-143
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program 85-86
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) 60, 62
Associated Support Organizations 16
Athletic Affiliation 18
Athletics 43
Audit Fee 26
Auditing Courses 84
Augsburg Core Curriculum 76
Augsburg Echo 43
Augsburg Experience 77
Augsburg Seminar 76, 102
Augsburg Signature Curriculum 76
Augsburgian, The 43
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Bachelor of Science (Liberal Arts
requirement options) 77-78, 79
Beta Beta Beta 105
Biology 102-107
Board of Regents 294-295
Business (Master of Business
Administration) 69
Business Administration 110-1 13
Business Administration and
Economics Major 110, 145
Business Management Certificate 108
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Calendar 4-7, 54
Campus Location 14, 18, 31 8-31 9
Campus Map 318-31 9
Campus Ministry 42
Campus Tours 20
Canadian Program 70
Career Services 68
Carlson (Jeroy C. Carlson) Alumni Center 15
Center for Global Education 15, 64-65,
186-195
Center for Global Education Courses 64-65,
186-1 95
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) 44-45
Center for Service, Work, and Learning
66-68
Change of Program 72
Chemistry 123-128
Chinese 208
Chapel 15, 42
Choir 43, 226
Christensen Center 14
Class Schedule 92
Classification (Class Year) 84, 87
Clinical Lab Science 129-1 30
Coaching Endorsement 170
College Costs 2004-06 26-27
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) 85
College of the Third Age 16, 70
Commencement 88
Commons 51
Communication Studies 131-1 37
Communication ArtsILiterature Teacher
Licensure 134, 162
Community Service-Learning 67
Community Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 274
Computational Economics 138-139
Computational Philosophy 139, 237
Computer Science 1 37-141
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Concert Band 43, 226
Continuing Education Program 70
Cooperative Education 68
Costs 26-27
Counseling 48
Counseling and Health Promotion 48
Course Descriptions 92-291
Course Numbers 92
Credits 92
Crime and Deviance Concentration
(Sociology) 274
Crossover Registration 72
Cultural Anthropology Concentration
(Sociology) 275
Enrollment 18
Enrollment Center 8, 72
Enrollment Degree Verification 88
Enrollment Deposit 27
Ensembles 226
Entry-level Skills 78-79
Ethnic Student Services 47-48
Evaluation and Grading 80-81, 84
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) 18, 295
Experiential Education Programs 66-68
Explanation of Grades 80-81, 84
Exploring Our Gifts 42
D
Facilities and Housing 14-16, 50-51
Facts and Figures 18
Faculty 18, 55, 298-317
Faculty Emeriti 315-31 7
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid 31
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) 51-52, 89-90
Federal Work Study Program 35
Fees 26-27
Film 132-133
Finance 116-117
Finance Certificate 108
Financial Aid 18, 30-40
Financial Policies 28-30
Fine Arts 43
Fitness Center 49
Food Service 51
Foreign Languages (See Modern Languages)
Forensics 132
Former Students 23, 74
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication 15
Foundations of Fitness 80
Four-Year Assurance Program 89
French 207-209
Freshmen 20, 21
F
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure Major
282
Dean's List 87
Degrees Offered 18, 54
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 85
Departments and Programs 92-291
Deposits 27
Development 8
Directed Study 94
Directory 8
Directory Information 90
Dismissal 87
Discrimination Complaints 52
Divisions and Departments 56
Dormitories 14, 50-51
Dual Degree Programs 59, 68, 144-145
E
Early Admission of Freshmen 21
East Asian Studies 142-143
East European Studies 266-267
East Hall 14
Echo 43
Economics 144-148
Economics/Business Admin. Major 110, 145
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major
248
Edor Nelson Field 14
Education 149-159
Education for Service 11
Education (Master of Arts) 68
Elementary Education 150-152, 153-154
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 157-158
Employment 35
Engaging Minneapolis 77
Engineering 159-160
English 161-167
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program 86
English Placement Test 163
C
General Studies 168
German 207, 210-211
Gift Assistance 33
Global Education Center 15, 64-65,
186-195
Global Education Program
Courses 64-65, 186-195
Grade Point Average 75, 84
Grading 80-81, 84
Graduate Programs 68-69
Graduation (Applying for) 72
Graduation Level Skills 75-76
324 Index
Graduation Requirements 75-80, 82-83
Grants 33
Graphic Design Certificate 98
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 15
H
Health and Physical Education 169-173
Health Clinic Services 49
Health Education 169-171
Health Insurance 48
Health Promotion 48-49
HECUA Courses 65-66, 187, 195-197
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) 65-66, 187, 195-197
HispanicILatino Student Services Program
47
History 174-180
History of Augsburg College 10-12
Honors Program 61-62, 180-181
Housing 14-16, 26, 50-51
Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center 49
Human Relations (Communication Studies)
132
I
Ice Arena 15
Incomplete Grade 81, 84
Independent Studies 93, 94
lnformation Technology Certificate 108
lnformation Technology Services 55-56
Inter-Institutional Programs 62-63
Inter-Race 16
Intercollegiate Athletics 43
Interdisciplinary Studies 181-183
lnternational Baccalaureate Program (IB) 85
lnternational Business Minor 111
lnternational Business Specialization
(Business Administration) 110
lnternational Partners 65, 186-187
lnternational Relations 184-185
lnternational Relations (International
Business) 185
lnternational Student Advising 49
lnternational Students 24, 49
lnternational Studies 186-197
Internships 66-67, 93-94
Intramural Athletics 43
J
Japanese 211
JeroyC. Carlson Alumni Center 15
John Evans Learning Laboratory 44
K
Karen M. Housh Tutor Center 44
Keystone (Senior Keystone) 77
L
Language Courses 207-214
Latin Honors 88
Leadership (Master of Arts) 68
Leadership Studies Minor 182
Leadership, Service, and Performance
Scholarships 32-33
Learning Disabilities Program 44-45
Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Science Options)
77-78, 79
Liberal Arts Foundation 77-78, 82-83
Library and lnformation Technology
Center 15, 18, 55-56
Licensure (Teaching) 60, 149-153, 157
Life Sciences 104
Lifetime Activities 80, 172
Lindell Library 15, 18, 55-56
Loan Assistance 34
Location 14, 18, 318, 319
Lutheran Congregational Scholarships 33
M
Majors and Minors 56-60, 91-291
Management lnformation Systems 118-120
Management Specialization (Business
Administration) 110
Managerial Accounting 114
Maps 318, 319
Marketing 121-122
Marketing Communication (Communication
Studies) 132
Mass Communication and Journalism
(Communication Studies) 132
Mastefs Degrees 54, 68-69
Math Placement Group (MPG) 78-79, 200
Mathematics 198-203
Medical Refund 30
Medical Technology 129
Melby Hall 15
Memberships 17, 18
Memorial Hall (Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial
Hall) 16
Metro-Urban Studies 204-206
Middle East Studies Minor 182
Military Called to Active Duty 73
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership (MNITTP) 47
Minnesota Minority Education Partnership
(MMEP) 16
Minnesota Work Study Program 35
Minors 59, 91-291
MIS Courses 118-120
Mission Statement 10
Modern Language Skill 79-80
Modern Languages 207-214
Index 325
Mortensen Hall 15, 50
Murphy Place (2222 Murphy Place) 15
Murphy's 51
Music 215-229
Music Business 219-220
Music Education Major 216-217
Music Ensembles 226
Music Hall 15
Music Performance Major 21 7-218
Music Repertoire Tests 222
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification
220-221
Music Therapy Major 21 8
N
National Student Clearinghouse 88
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
230-231
New Hall 15, 50
No-Credit Grades 81
Nordic Area Studies 232-233
Norwegian 207, 21 1-212
Notification of Admissions Decision 21, 22
Numeric Grades 81, 84
Numbering of Courses 92
Nursing 234-236
Nursing (Master of Arts) 69
0
Off-Campus Programs 18
Officers of the College 296
Official Notices 51
Ojibwe 213
Old Main 15
Orchestra 43, 226
Organizational Analysis and Development
Concentration (Sociology) 275
Organizational Communication
(Communication Studies) 131
Orientation (AUG) 77, 102
p,
Q
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 48
Pan-Asian Student Services 47
Part-Time Students 26-27
Pass/No Credit 75, 81, 88
Pastor 42
Payments 28
Peace and Global Studies Minor 185
Performance Studies 227-228
Philosophy 237-240
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center)
45
Physical Education 170, 172-173
Physical Science Teaching Licensure 124,
231, 243
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of
Science) 69
Physics 241-246
Piano Proficiency Test 222
Policies 17, 18, 51-52, 70-74, 80-81, 84-90
Political Science 247-252
Political Science/Economiu teaching major
248
Portfolio Assessment Program 85-86
Pre-Professional Programs 60-61
Prerequisites 93
President's Greeting 2
Probation 87
Psychology 253-257
Public Accounting 114
Public Relations and Advertising
(Communication Studies) 132
Public Relations and Communication 14
R
Re-Admitted Students 23, 74
Recitals 221
Refunds 28-30
Regents 294-295
Registration 70-73
Religion 258-263
Religious Affiliation 18
Residence Life Program (see also
Housing) 50-51
Residence Requirements 76
Retaking courses 84
Rochester Program 13-14, 71
Room and Board 26
ROTC 62-63
Russian, Central, and East European Studies
266-267
5
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area
Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies 65, 181
Scholarships 31-33, 35-40
School Year 4-7, 18
Science Hall 15
Secondary Education 152-153, 155-156
Senior Keystone 77
Service-Learning 67
Sigma Pi Sigma 243
Skills Requirements 78-80
Smiley's Point 16
Social, Cultural, Recreational Activities 43
Social Psychology Concentration 254, 275
Social Studies 268
326 Index
Social Welfare Minor 270
Social Work 269-273
Social Work (Master of Social Work) 69
Society of Physics Students 243
Sociology 274-279
Solid State Physics 242
Space Physics 242
Spanish 207, 21 3-214
Special Education 157-159
Special Interest Housing 51
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second
Degree) 23
Sponsored Scholarships 35-40
Sports 43-44
StepUP Program 46
Student Activities 43
Student Affairs (see Academic
and Student Affairs) 44
Student-Designed Major 57-58
Student Employment 35
Student/Faculty Ratio 18
Student Government 42-43
Student Life 41 -52
Student Newspaper 43
Student Publications 43
Student Rights 51-52, 89-90
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints,
Records 50
Student Standing Committee 74
Student Support Services (TRIO) 4 5 4 6
Student Teaching Abroad 66, 149
Studio Art 97-100
Study Abroad 63-66, 186-197
Summer Session 8
Supervisory Management (Communication
Studies) 131
Support Programs 44-49
Sverdrup Hall 16
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 16
T
Teaching Licensure (see also individual
majors) 60, 149-153, 157
Test Scores 20
Theatre Arts 280-287
Theatre Practicums 286-287
Transcripts 20, 21, 27, 28
Transfer Students 22-23, 82-83
TRIO Program 45-46
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 26-27
Tutor Center 44
U
Unofficial Withdrawal 30
Urban Studies 204-206
Urness Hall 16, 50
v
Veterans 89
Vocation 42
W
Weekend College 12-13, 21, 27-28, 71-72
Withdrawal From College 30, 73
Women's Studies 288-291
Work Study Program 35
Writing Concentration 163
x, y, z
Yearbook 43
Youth and Family Ministry Major 264-265
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augsburg in the summer
A~~gsburg
College offers a varied summer curriculum that includes courses in 13
academic disciplines as well as internships and independent studies. A detailed listing
of courses begins o n page 8.
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augsburg in the summer
A~~gsburg
College offers a varied summer curriculum that includes courses in 13
academic disciplines as well as internships and independent studies. A detailed listing
of courses begins o n page 8.
summer session I
May 31 to July 1
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summer ~ = s i 11n
July 11 to August 11
summer online
(WE
Course loads in Summer Session:
I
Students may take up to two courses in
each session. However, the total credit
load for W E C students between spring
W E C and Suinmer Session I cannot
exceed 2.0 credits. W E C students
desiring to overlap more than 2.0 credits
between the two terms must petition the
Student Standing Committee prior to
registration. Total credit load between
Summer Session I1 and Summer Online
cannot exceed 2.0 credits. Unless
otherwise indicated, all courses carry a
value of 1 course credit. One Augsburg
course credit is the equivalent of four
semester credits and six quarter credits.
Augsburg general education:
about
augsburg
Augsburg College is a four-year, liberal arts college located in the heart of
Minneapolis, and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.* The small college
environment, about 3,000 students during the academic year, is enriched by the
many opportunities found in this vibrant lnetropolitan area. Augsburg's setting allows
students to participate in a host of cultural and recreational activities.
Courses f~~lfilling
Augsburg's Liberal
Arts Perspectives, Core Curricul~un,
and Graduation Skills requirements are
so noted along with the description of
the course.
Course levels: The first digit of the
three-digit course number indicates the
course level. Course numbers beginning
with a "1" or "2" are lower division
courses and are intended primarily for
freshmen and sophomores; course
numbers beginning with a "3" or "4"
are upper division and are primarily for
juniors and seniors.
Independent study: Independent
studies may be arranged in consultation
with individual faculty members.
Internships: In addition to those listed,
* The Higher L c a n l i r ~Cotnmissiotl
~
of the Nortll Cct~lralAssociatior~of Colle~esand Schools, Cormnissiorl on
Irlstitlrtiotls of Higher Ed~rcntior~,
3 12-263-0456. Web site <twtuw.t~cnciheu r g s
internship opportunities may be
arranged individually during the
summer. Academic internships are
carefi~llyplanned work-based learning
experiences, supervised and evaluated by
a faculty member. Consult the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning, 612330-1148, for more information.
Employer reimbursement: Students
who qualify for reimbursement from
their employers may use their
reimbursement to pay for S ~ ~ r n ~ n e r
Session courses.
Housing: Students who need housing
may contact the Residence Life Office
at 612-330-1488.
information
Additional information may be
obtained at:
www.a~~gsburg.edu/summer
Augsburg College
Campus Box 143
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
For registration or financial questions:
612-330-1046 (Enrollment Center)
For questions related to courses:
612-330-1025 (Academic Advising)
eligibility
Persons in good standing at regionally
accredited colleges and universities,
graduates of such institutions, and
students admitted for the next fall term,
are eligible to attend Augsburg's
Summer Session. Good standing
implies that the student has been
admitted and not subsequently
dismissed by that institution.
Students accepted for Summer Session
are not automatically granted admission
as regular s t ~ ~ d e nof
t s A ~ ~ g s b u College.
rg
Those wishing to begin a degree
program at Augsburg should apply to
the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions, 612-330-1001, or the
Weekend College Admissions Office,
612-330-1743.
All stitdents may hegin to rrl,..--.
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Apnl~4k
Web registration will remain open
until May 5 (Session I) and June 10
(Session 11). Web registration Ihuurs
8:3C
1.-11:59 p.m. daily.
:studcnrs will he hilleci through
Summer Session courses
Augsburg stude
re cncouragecl to use
Web registr
,)n-Augshurg
students must reglsrer in person at the
E~lrollrnentCenter liefiveen 8:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m
Thursdays). T h e
:30 a.m,-7
Center is
CIII
located in Sverdrup Hall. W e
r e c o m ~ n e ~ lthat
d you schedule
I
50 percent
c
ition
If a discrepancy is found bet\
on founci
through AugNet, AugNet s h o ~ ~ he
ld
considered the most current xnci, thus,
correct.
Students registering for Summer
Session I must complete their
registration by May 31. Signature of
the instructor is needed to add a class
after the first day of class.
online
April 4
April 4
April 5
May 5
June 10
June 10
Summer Session 1 a n d June 17 tor
Balance of tuition due
May 6
June 17
June 3
hition must be
paid in full (
endar), or you will
your course(s); a
be dropped f
cancellation
of $100 per course
will apply. Augsourg students who
have unpaid balances from previous
terms must pay these balances before
they may register for Summer Session.
Classes begin
May 31
July 11
June 27
May 31
July 11
June 27
July 14
July 1
Change in Registration: Many courses
*Drop class without notation
reg
stud'
summer
sess
Last day to:
Register (without late fee)
Register (added late fee of $75) June 3
(signature of instructor needed; no
registrations will be accepted afier this date)
June 3
July 14
July 1
fill early and courses with low
Change grading option
June 17
July 28
August 5
enn)llments will he cancelleel o n e week
Withdraw from class
June 17
July 28
August 5
I
before the first day of the session.
Students who decide to cancel their
Classes end
registration prior to the first day of the
Grades due in Registrar's Office July 11
July 1
August 11
September 2
August 19
September 9
session must complete a drop/adci form
at the Enrollnlent Center (this nlust be
done in person). There is a charge of
$100 for each course cancelled.
For refund information please sce
A late fee of
next page.
$75 will he assessed for
students who register after the first day
of the term. N o Session I registrations
will he accepted after June 3. N o
Students registering for Summer
Online must complete their
registration by June 27.
II
Registration begins
Of
Schedule of Refunds o n the
Students registering for Summer
Session I1 must complete their
registration by July 11. Signature of
the instructor is needed to add a class
after the first day of class.
summer 2005
Web registration closes
at the tillle
~OLII-
courses as early as possible.
catalog and coursc infor
ents
1
Session 11 registrations will he accepted
after July 14. N o Sulnnler Online
registrations will he accepted after July 1.
schedule of refunds
100% of the refundable portion of tuition (less $100 administrative fee):
If cancellation at the Enrollment Center is n o later than June 3
(Session I), July 14 (Session II), and July 1 (Summer Online)
75% of the refundable portion of tuition:
If cancellation at the Enrollment Center is no later than June 7
(Session I), July 19 (Session II), and July 11 (Summer Online)
50% of the refundable portion of tuition:
If cancellation at the Enrollment Center is no later than June 10
(Session I), July 22 (Session II), and July 22 (Summer Online
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The tuition charge f '005 aummer
Session courses is:
$1,470 for full-c2dit coun
' 15 for halfcredit courses
A
..Rlits are charged at the tuition rates
,,.
,,..,~d, and Rochester students
olled in Summer Session I1 or
Summe
nay be eligible for
financial aid if tl
least 1.0 credit.
listed above.
To apply
financial aid
Eligibility for S u ~ m e Session
r
attendees
The only forms I Financial aid available
;Ion attendees are the
for Sum --nt, the Minnesota State
era1
:or students who meet eligibility
nents) and student loans. Visit
,.he Enrollment Center Web site to
download an application form at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll>. T h e
financial aid priority deadline for
Summer Session is May 15, 2005.
O
.,.,.
financial aid.
Day program
11, or both sessions combined may be
eligible to apply for financial aid if their
course load is at least 1.5 credits over the
two sessions.
WEC, United, and Rochester
programs
Augsburg Employee Tuition Benefit
Faculty, staff, and dependents of the
College who are eligible for the
maximum tuition benefit will receive a
60 percent discount on Summer Session
tuition.
For WEC students enrolled in spring
trimester, no aid is given for Summer
Session I as it runs concurrently with the
WEC spring trimester.
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COLLEGE MAP INFORMATION
1. Center for Counseling and Heal01
Promotion
2. Weekend Admissions
3. Air Structure Entrance
(November through March)
4. Edor-Nelson Athletic
Field and Seasonal Air Struclure
5 Christensen Center
6. East Hall
7. Faculty Guest House
8. Foss. Lobeck. Miles. Center for
Wonhip, Drama and
Communication
9. Sverdrup Hall
10. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts
I I Ice Arena
12. Public Relations and
Communicalion
Inlaaal~$
W bet
13. Lindell Libraly
14. Maintenance and Grounds Shop
15 Mortensen Hall
16 Mulphy Place
17. Murphy P a ~ k
18. Music Hall
19. New Residence Hall
20. Old Main
21. Oscar Anderson Hall
22 Quad
23. Science Hall
24. Security Dispatch Center
25. Shipping and Receiving
26. Si Melby Hall
27 Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
28. Urness Hall
campus location
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PARKING INFORMATION
A. Visitor Parking
B. Resident Parking
C Commuter Parking
D. FacultylStafflCommuterResident
Parking
E. Resident Parking
F. Resident Parking
G FacultylStaff Parking
H Faculty/StaffParking
I. VisitorIAdmissions Visitor Parking
I. FacultyIStaff Parking
K. Commuter Parking
L. Visitor Parking
M Faculty/Staff/Comniuter Parking
N. FacultylSlafflCommuter Parking
0 . Fairview-Vnivenity Parking Ramp
3 5 W from t h e NorthTake Washington Avenue exit and turn left o n
Washington (turns right onto Cedar Avenue), turn left
at Riverside Avenue, right at Zlst Avenue South.
1-94 East from MinneapolisTake 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn
left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 2lst Avenue
South.
Augsburg College, a s affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientntim~,marital s t a t u , status with regard lo public assistance, o r
disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship a n d loan program, athletic andlor school
administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occtipational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to prowidii~greasonable accommodations to its employees a n d its students.
1-94 West f r o m St. PaulTake Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue,
turn left at 2lst Avenue South.
35W f r o m t h e South-
1
Follow the 1-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after
each of two niergen) Take 25th Avenue exit and turn
left at Riverside Aveni~e,turn left at 21st Avenue
South.
session I may 31 to july
I
Rooms listed for each course below are subject to change since the printing of this
catalog. Please refer to AugNet Records and Registration for the latest information on
room assignment for a particular
f
FIN 2 4 0 3
the approacl~usell by
Pcrsonal Finance
exams, quizzes, 1
Introiiuction to perso~ialfinancial planning and
budgeting, credit nianagement, income taxes,
i ~ i s i ~ r a ~ ireal
c e , estate, invrstments, retirement, and
estate planning.
ler and analyze data and propose
and test hypotheses. Evaluation will be baser1 o n
A R T 102.S
Tom
A study of design as the unifying foundation for
IPS,and othc
assig~umenrs.I n c ~ ~ ~ u e s re as \\,ell 3s laboratory
activities. This course
s twice weekly from May
the visual arts. T w e and three~dimens~onaI
projects
demonstratinl
the basic design elements
31 to August 11 (frc
and principles
I
the start of Session 1 to the
Rrspective/Skill/L
,esthetics Perspective;
encl of Session 11)
(Prereq.: MPG i
Speaking Skill;
ine Arts
Perspecti\,e/Skil
:
Critical Thinkir
II; LAF in Natural Science 2nd
Old Mnirr
4
(hereq.: MPC 2)
scientists t
Kapoor
M, \V
6-9:30 11.1n.
7
leliiat
urn Main 18
Kapoor
This course i ~ ~ c l u d financial
es
statement analysis,
risk and retllrn, security valuation, capital
budgeting, capital structure, and working capital
llianngement.
(Prerecl.: ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3)
Tlie camera will be useil as a tool for visual
creativity and expressio~iusing black and white
6-9:30 p , n ~ .
photographic processes. Students need access to a
35 m m , single-lens reflex camera. I
Principles of A
ecl cost of
film, etc.: $200-225
Pcrsl-rect~\,c/Skill/LAF: Aesthetics Perspective; LAF
in Fine Arts
6-9:30
11 111
T; TI1
Old Main
4
Kader
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts
and fi~ndarnentalsof accounting, the accounti~ig
cycle, ancl prep.1ration of financial statements.
3
I
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~
o
o
M, W
Oltl MLlin 10
BUS 2 4 2 4
A R T 247-S
Life Drawing
McCaffrey
Principles of Management
Palecmy-Zapp
metlioils and techniqnes of drawing the human for111
through the use of live ~nodels.Emphasis will he
Development of the tl~eoryof Inaliagemcnt,
organization, staffing, planning, and control Tlie
~iatureof authority, acco~~ntahility,
~esponsibility,
and analysis of tlie pmfessional manager
placed o n ~le\elopmentof pelceptual cimwing skills
1 - 4 3 0 p,in,
This course will introduce t l ~ estudent to the
to accumtely rc~iderthe hi~manfnrni in a spatial
environ~nent.Topics covcrcd will include: gesture,
prnpurtion, foresl~ortening,skeletal .ind ~u~~sculature
anatomy, sha~lingand renclering, and composition
NOTE: There will be a $50 fee payable un thc first
clay of class for the cost of models.
PerspectivJSkill/LAF:
Aesthetics Perspective
6-9:30 p.111
M, W
Old Mr1i11 17
B I O 102-S
T h e Biological World
Hoogendoorn
This is an introcluction tu bioluu for ~non.bioIogy
7; TI1
Old Main 16
MKT 3 5 4 3
I
M, W
Old Main 16
B U S 465-S
International Management
Paleczny-Zapp
This thought-pr~>\okingcourse cxaniines those
issues ancl activities unique to marketing in an
lnterlintional setting Col~rsefocuses on how
l u ~ m a n~esourccsare a<lministereil in other
countries and how cultural factors influence
heliavior in the n.orkplace and negotiations. It will
also ;rnnlyze interpersonal skills n w ~ l e dt < manage
~
across national bonlcrs and negotiate internatiunal
deals. We will analyze several real-life case s t ~ ~ d i etos
lear~ithe strategies, structures, and practices of
modem co~porationsin the world tvday.
majors. Basic concepts of bioloby pel raining to
(Prereq.: BUS 242)
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Writi~ig
both plants .lnd ani~nalsare co\.ered, as well as the
6-9:30 p ln
MI W
Old Milin 16
8:30 a.m.-noon
7; Th
Scie~~ce
123
COM Ill-S
Financial Management
Photog+,,
A C C 221-S
Perspective; LAF in Natural Science and
Matheniatics (non-lab)
Old Main 13
F I N 331-S
Natural World 1 or 2;
Perspecti\ze/Skill/LAF: Natural World 2
Introduction to Public Speaking
Groven
The course focuses on speech preparation,
organization, audience analysis, style, listening
ability, and the o\~ercorningof speech frigl~t.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Speaking Skill; LAF in
Humanities; Engaging Minneapolis
7; TI1
1 4 : 3 0 11.1n.
Old Mnin 13
COM 3 5 1 3
J.Cerrito
Sales Management
Fornullation, implementation, evaluation, and
control of sales force programs designed to carry
out marketing objectives. Management of sales
force recrnitmelu, dcpartmenral structure, training,
no ti vat ion, territory allocation, quotas, and
compensation.
(Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructc,~.)
T; TI1
6-9:30 [~.,n.
Suerd11a11202
Argumentation
Dewlops critical
theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies,
and refi~tation.Includes how to build and analyze
public arguments that confront btude~irsin their
ej~eryilnylives.
(Prereq.: SPC I l l or 112, o r J r , or Sr. standing)
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Critical Thinking Skill
6-9:30 p.ln
MKT 4 6 6 3
International Marketing
Meziou
Groven
think in^ skills by stucly of the
7; TI1
Old Main 13
C O M 354-S
Interpersonal Communication
Lapakko
This course examines those issues and activities
unique~tomarketing in an international setting.
Emphasis IS placed on adaptation of a marketing
~ u i xaccording to the international marketing
environment.
on factors that build relationships ancl help to
o\,ercome communication barriel-s.
(Prereq.: MKT 252)
6-9:30 p,ln.
6-9:30 ~ t n .
M, W
A studv of the dvnarnics of human interaction
thnlugli verbal and non.verbal nlessages; emphasis
M, W
Suer[lr~ip206
Suerdlul~I
I-hl-YI
I
E C O 112.S
C H M 100-S
Principles of Macroeconomics
Chemistry for Changing
. - Times
This course introduces basic clIemistry
the context
Gvbere
.
concepts in
nuluerous sciel,ce.l,asecl issues
i n our
Gilsdorf
An introduction to macroecononiics: national
i~lco~ile
analysis, ~nonetaryand fiscal policy,
i ~ i t c r m i o ~ i trade
al
Al,plication of elementary
everyday livcs with the goal of students having a
econ0111ictheory to current economic problems.
baaic niler erst an ding of thc science hehind iszues
present and in the fi~ture.
May be taken independently of E C O 113 or 110.
ECO 112 a111 113 nay be take11 in either order.
4
sess~onI
\.
may 31 to july I
(Prereq.: M P G 2)
PerspcrL:-- 'Skill/LAF:
Rrspec
LAF in Soc
laviornl Sciences
Old
pm
ENG 225-S
ECO 1133
Principles of M~rroecc..omics
A n introduc
~
~
l
o niicroecono~nics:the theory of
the Ihousehold, firm, market structures, a n d income
distribution. Application of ele~uentaryeconomic
This coulse buiIdS o
plact~cesand methods of
Effective
d ~ ~Writing
f
(El
11) Its w o ksliop
~
format
stresses style a n d organizarion, the process of
relationsl~ipbetween readine a1
'
I
EDC 2 2 0 3
Educational Technology (.5 crcdit)
Erickson
Psychological a111 pl~ilosopliicaldiniensions of
comniunication through the use of instructional
t e c l ~ n o l o S~ e. l e c t i o ~preparation,
~,
pr<,duction, and
e\raluation of eftecti\.e audio-visual niaterials for
tcacliindlearning situations. C o m p u t e r training
will be included in this course.
(This class runs from J u n e &July I)
M, W
Suer'ltllp 205
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.
PerspectivJSkill/LAF:
Satisfactory completion fillfills tlie AugsburE
Experience (AE).
Western Heritage
Perspective
M, W
6-9:30 p . m
O l d Main 18
Y
Schield
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence in
,
I
( P r e ~ e q .o: n e course in history, o r permission of
insrructor)
Q u a n t i t a t i v e Reasoning/
Statistical Literacy
....,., ...,
[
work setting. Students set learning goals and
evaluate t l ~ e i rlearning with the director of the
GST2003
ring.
4-7
01
over the last nvo centi~rieswill be ~ i v e nspecial
attention.
uevision, self and peer evaluation, a n d the
Per"ectiw
Petspect~ve;LAF in Social and Behavioral Scic..--.,
1 4 3 0 11 tn
)Id M(lirl l o
7; Th
9-1 1:30 n.111.
Wr*
ia;nson
(Prereq.:
theory t o ~iiarketpolicy. May he taken
independently of E C O 110 o r 112. E C O 112 a n d
113 nay be taken in either
(Prereq.: MPG2)
Perspective/Skill/LAF: ,,,.,.
~
7.
I n t e r m e d i a t e 61
not d o n e for academic credit. T h e Koal is fur
students ro apply theory to practice in an approved
Topics: Sports a n d Literature
Irvine
INS 105.S
arguments in\.olving predictions ancl explanations.
Introduction to American
I n d i a n Studies
Topics will include reading and eaalunting tables,
This course is i~ltelideclto introduce students to
graphs, and statistical models as \yell as
generalizations, traclitional confidence inter\,als,
American Indian studies Concepts a n d topics to
be covered include, among ochers, history,
Weston
This course is designed to i~nrestigacea n d a n a l y x
ancl Ihypotliesis tests. Emplusis on interpretation,
language, culture, literature, policy, images,
themes, issues, topics, and contro\,ersies related
evaluation, and communication.
(Prereq.: M P G 3)
contemporary issues, and the arts. Minnesota
Indians will be emphasized where appropriate.
p e r s p e c t i v e / ~ k i l l / u ~ :~
~A~~~~~~~~1~
perspective
directly and i~idirectlyto and through sports a n d
s p o ~ t sl i t e ~ a t ~ ~Itr examines
e
the intersection of
sport a n d society and considers what sport means
Perspective/Skill/LAF:
Q ~ ~ a n t i t a t i \Reasoning
,e
Skill
6-9:30 p.111
M, W
Old Mail1 10
and how it functions as symbol, myth, a n d
6-9:30 fi m.
metapluor. T o achieve these ends, s t ~ ~ d e nwill
ts
....
..
7; Th
S u e r d n r ~1
analyze texts a n d timely issues pertinent to sport
and soclety in a variety of ways, including through
HPE 1 1 5 - S
Paideia S e m i n a r s
lite~aly analysis, j o u r ~ ~ a l i n gand
, spr~rts-related,
C h e m i c a l D e p e n d e n c y (.5 credit)
Students will participate in a series of seminar
Minneapolis-based experiences.
Perspecti\.c/Skill/LAF:
Huma~iities
Writing Skill; LAF in
8:30 a.tn -tnnu~
M, W
INS 2 5 5 4
Uzarek
A n analysis of chemical abuse a n d what can be
d o n e for the abuser. Includes informaticln about
school health educatio~iand services.
Old Main 13
6-9:30 p m.
~
M only
Scicnce 123
Kaufman
discussions following the P21ideia seminar format as
clevelopeil by Mortinier Adler. Seminar topics
emphasize selections that help students to think
critically, ~ ~ n c l e r s t a ntimeless
~l
ideas, listen carefi~lly,
and question thoughtfully. This course is ideal for
E E D 495-S
ENG 3 6 1 3
Topics: Elementary E d u c a t i o n
Physical S c i e n c e
Studies i n M o d e r n Fiction
Clayton
T h e course fc~cuseso n contenporary 20th centul y
prose I V ~ ks.
I
It includes N a t ~ v eAmerican a n d
European writers, with an emplhasis o n nonWestern (Asian a n d African) fiction
Gregoire
S t t ~ ~ l ewill
~ i sparticipate in hands-on experiments to
explore plopel ties of and changes in maKer; position,
motion and force; light, lieat, clectricitl: a n ~ l
magnetism; ant1 kinds of ant1 ways to transfer e n e r ~ y
Taking the [~liysicalconcepa learne~l,stuiiena will
develop dernonsttatk,ns and lessons ior K-5 classr<x,~ns.
Assessment is based o n wwitten assignments, a
technology pmject, les~>ns/dem~~nstr~~tions,
clasroo~n
pnrticipatk)n, and nn enalii.
(Prereq.: Snldents ~iiustbe Elementary Education
M a j o ~ ~ t l icourse
is
does NOT Ineet the Sciencc Lah
p d u a t i o n require~nent)
6-9:30 p III
7; Th
scierlce
(Prereq.: E N G 245 o r consent of instructor)
Perspecti\.e/Skill: Intercultural A\vareness 1
Perspecti\.e; Writing
6-9:30 P.111.
7; T h
0111 Moil1 10
GST 0 0 9 3
Cooperative E d u c a t i o n
Olson
Cooperative E~lucationis a work experience related
to a student's major/minnr o r carccr inrel-ests, but
education, sc~cialscience, and language arts majors.
I
This course will be held M-F, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
.
+,
HIS 3 4 5 3
Perspecti\re/Skill/LAF:
M o d e r n Britain a n d I r e l a n d
deVries
. f u ~ 20-24
~e
Critical Thinking Skill
Old Main 25 B breoko~atroonls
Hoping t o tra\,el to Britain a n d Ireland some day?
lnteresced in the l i t e r a t ~ ~ rtheatre,
e,
polit~cs,and
INS 3 2 5 - S
culture of this region? 1f yo11 can't fit a trip t o
Britain a n d Ireland into your schedule, take this
Building W o r k i n g Relationships
Hanson
This course explores working relationships in a
course i n s t e a j ,
u s i n g a n interdisciplinary approacl,
clialhgin~world. Self-assessment tools a n d applied
(sources will include literature, filni, nus sic, theatre,
a n d art), wve will explore Britain's de\,elopment
pVers
participalhts gailh a better
~ ~ n d e r s t n n d i nofg the role the individual plays
since the 18th century into o n e of tlie world's
within t h c context of workplace relationships.
leading cultural, economic, and colonial powvers
Britain's tempestuous rrliitionship with lrelancl
Emphasis is placed o n interpersonal, group, a n d
organizational relationships.
(P~e~ecl.:]r.
o r Sr. standing, a n d at least o n e of tlie
I may 31 to july I
session
1
following courses: S O C 121, SWK 260,
BUS 252, PSY lo?
Perspecti\~e/Skill/l
Spanish. Introduction to the culturc of the
F
nCv In'\
In Identity Perspective;
Spanish-speaking w o ~
Id.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Intercultu~alAwareness 2
MAT 103-S
Perspecti\re; Modern Language 1
6-8:30 p,t11.
7; \ T I
introcluction t o .
Theories of Lead
Link
experienced leaders for
b
t
<
.,.
contemporary rl~eoriesand applications
leadership. Guest speakers participate in sharing
their experience in both private ancl public
workplaces and the class ~~tilizes
a case study
P O L 160-S
~ ~ n d h ~ c r etoward
~lit
World Politics
rac uation Skill colnponent except
P (pass) in this course advances you
rp
h students. This
course is a capstone offerlng a selection
that
to Math ~ r c e m e n Group
t
2. Grading will be based
o n quizzes and exams.
rereq.: MPG
6-9:30 b.1
approach to Icarning. Course connects with the
MAL Leadership De\,elopment Model through its
direct empl~asison leadership, change, ethics,
communication, and creativity. Emphasis is placed
on critical thinking, discussion, presentzrtion, and
Abnormal Psychology
Old Mrrirl 25
ASL 101-S
Beginning Sign Language I
Mikkelson
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and
syntax of ASL. Students observe the demonstration
8:30 u . i ~ ~ . - ~ ~ o o n
Tliis course is an introductio~~
to the dynamics,
history, and ~uajortheorles of international
relations. It explores issues uf peace, sustainable
economic cle\~clopment,global citizenship, and
efforts to combat inlustice and inequalily around
thc globe. This class uses internat~onal
~
over water as
environmental issues ~ I I Lco~lflicts
case studies. Qucst~onsexplored in tlie class
i ~ ~ c l u dWhat
e:
are the obstacles to achieving a luore
just and equitable world! When is the use of force
justified? What are the implications uf
globalization, through which we are beco~liillgmore
and more connected!
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Social World 1 or 2
Perspective; LAF in Social ancl Behavioral Scicnces
Plan B. Reqi~iredparticipation at all face-to-face
fiici.il expressions and body language ~ ~ e e dto
e~l
6-9:30 p.111,
meetings and regular posrings online
com~lii~~iicate
clearly with deaf and hard-f-hearing
(Prereq.: Minimum of 6 MAL courses)
people.
Perspecti\,e/Skill/LAF: Intercultural A\\nreness 2
Class meets: Thurs., 6/2, 6-10 p.ln.; Fri., 6/17, 2-8
p.m.; Sat., 6/18, 8 a.m.-noon, 2-5p.rn.;Tliurs.,
6/23, 6-10 p.m. There will also be nvo virtual
classrooms plus regi~larposting online
Perspective; Modern Language 1
6-8:30 p 111
7; X
!! TI1
Scie~lce2 I2
S P A 1 11-S
Old Main 10
Beginning Spanish I
Kingsley
Ai~listo develop four basic skills: understanding,
MAL 5 8 9 3
speaking, reading, and writing of elementary
Topics: Comprehensive
Spanish. Introduct~onto the culture of the
Spanish-speaking world.
Examination Seminar
Pike
This course is a completion optio~ifor the Master
of Arts in Leadership Students prepare fur the
exam series-oral, written, and take-lioni-througll
discussion, reailings, and critical analysis in the
senunar.
(Prereq.: Must be final course taken in MAL
CLI~~~CII~IIIII)
6-9:30 p.111
M, W
Soelice 108
PerspectivJSkill/LAF:
Intercultural Awareness 2
Perspcctiw; Moder~iLanguage 1
7; VC: TI1
8:30-1 1 ( I n~
SPA I l l - T
Beginning Spanish I
Old Maill 18
Kingsley
Aims to develop fuur basic sk~lls:understanding,
speaking, reading, and writing of ele~uentary
?; Th
Old Main 16
Underhill-Cady
of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
analysis. Successfi~lcompletio~iof this course
fillfills one of the major paper recluirements for
Jack
An introduction to psychological disorders and
treiit~~~mt.
(Prerecl.: PSY 102 or PSY 105)
. pplications to everyday
is not approved for a
This will include a
PSY 2 6 2 3
M,
W
Sver(lr11~
20
REL 3 7 0 3
American Indian Spirituality
a n d Philosophical Thought
Jacobson
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy
of North American Indians are studied. Tribal
similarities a n 1 differences are exl~lorecl,as lire
tribal relationsl~ipswith nature, religious oversight
of life cycles, sacred r ~ t u a ceremonies,
l
and beliefs
in a n afterlife.
(Prereq.: ENG l l l , ] r , sta~tding,and one of the
following: REL 111, REL 221, REL 331, REL 100,
or REL 300
Perspecti\.e/Skill/LAF: Christian Faith 3 or
Interculti~ralAivareness 1 Perspective; Writing Skill
6-9:30
7; Th
Lil~dell16
POL 2 4 1 3
Environmental and
River Politics
Underhill-Cady
This course critically examines the political
dynaniics relaring ro the co~nniunitiesand
ecosyste~usof tlie Upper Mississippi Watershed.
Issues explorer1 includc water pollution, the lock
a ~ t ddam system, imasive species and biotli\,eraily,
regiolial water supply, flood control, waterfront
economics de\,elopment, urban sprawl, farm policy,
and energy pn~duction.The class will look at the
challenge of balancing economic development,
social jusrice, and environmental stcwarilship in the
region. There will be areekly excursions to sites
along the river, solme exploration of the river by
boat, and opportunity to lnieet with stakehoWers
working on various river-related issnes.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Social Worlcl 1 or 2
Perspective; Critical Thinking Skill; LAF in Social
and Rchavioral Scielice
6-9:30 p.ln
T; TI1
Scie~~ce
205
SWK 6 9 9 3
Assess~nentand Diagnosis i n
Mental Health Practice
BoisenISyers
This is a n elective course that explores
psycliopathology and the role of social workers in
assessluent and diagnosis of ~iicntalhealth in a
\,ariety of service settings The didgnostic manual is
used as a n organizing frame\\.ork for revlewilig
major mental disorders. This course is a
prereq~~isite
for SWK 627 Family Practice Elective:
Mental Health Practice Course offered in the
Spring Trimester of t l ~ eMSW P r o g r ~ ~ i i .
6-9:30 p.rn.
7; TI1
Old Main I 1
1
:
session I 1
-
july II to august II
Rooms listed for each course below are subject to change since the printing of this
catalog. Please refer to AugNet Records and Registration for the latest information on
room assignment for a particular class.
r
A R T 1C
Drawing
6-9:30
:iII/LAF:
L
p
4
.. .
Ceramics I
Bollman
This is a first-l
~gco~lrse.Students work
with a \,aricty
ial and non-traditional
drawing mecl~:
explore important concepts of
drawing. Slrde
res, demonstrations, ancl
: experience.
critiques co~npletethe lea
Persprrri
in Fi
-1
A R T 2io\
ire
Tom
An introduction tcl':
ang of pottery with a11
emphasis on handhuilding dnd glazing.
Perspectrve/Skill/l AF. Aectlietics Perspective; LAF
in Fine Arts
6-9:30 ~ . I I I
''Mfl"'
h
P,,rspective; LAF
study of the graphic
design of typography and visual imagery for print
1 M'zi
Painting I
In this first level paintin!: course, SI
learn
important concepts of painting Mo:
~ s tume
s
is
spent painting. Slide lectures, ?-.---.~a~r.ttions,and
critiques co~ilpletethe learning experience.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Aesthetics Perspective; LAF
in Fine Arts
1) 111.
7; Th
Old
l7
ART 2 2 5 3
Graphic Design I
Staff
hi^ course is an intmduction to
principles and
techniques uf graph~cdesign using page layol~t
sofnvare. Emphasis will be placed o n designing
with text and image.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Aesthetics Rtspective;
Speaking Skill; LAF in Fine Arts
6-9:30 p in
M, W
Fuss 2213
A R T 2 4 9 1 3 4 9 3 (with H I S 24913493)
Designed Environment
Anderson
This course acld~esscstlie designed envin)n~uent,
the intentionally designed places in which 1r.e live.
We will investigate architectl~rc,landscape
architect~~re,
urban d c s i g ~and
~ , urban history; class
scssions consist almost exclusi\rely of \valking tuurs
and site visits to plomlnent exa~nplesof clesijin
excellence.
(Prereq.: none for 249; for 349: ENG 111 and an
art, history, or urban s t d i e s course)
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Aestl~eticsor City
Perspective; Writing Skill (ART 349 only)
1 4 3 0 \],in
Cerrito
Concepts anJ principles related to the management
of operatilip functions taught from a liianagerial
viewpoint with examples from varir~usindustries
and sectors.
(Prereq.: BUS 242 or consent of instructor)
M,
W
M ,W
o l d M~~~~18
6-9:30 p.ln.
M,
W
Foss 22B
Perspective/Skill/LAF: N a t ~ ~ rWorld
al
2 Perspective;
I
LAF in N a t ~ ~ r Science
al
ancl Mathe~natics(11on-lab)
8:30 ~~.i~~.-noo~i 7; TI1
Science 3 15
11
MIS 1 7 5 3
COM 3 2 9 3
Principles of Conlputing for Business
Kattke
An introductory course to develop understanding
of basic computing concepts and specific skills in
E~nphasison solving business-related problems
(Prcreq.: ART 2;
present and In the fi~tul-e.
(prereq,: M ~ 2)
G
Soeldrlrp 202
using microco~nputersoftware (Windows, Woril,
Excel, Access, PowerPoinr, e-mail, a ~ ~ Internet).
cl
A R T 118-S
6-9:30
'F
basic un~lcrstandingof the science behind issues
J.
Strategic Management
6-9:30 [I.~II.
Staff
m~"lwl~lced
M, W
'
i
BUS 4 4 0 3
using software, especially Excel, Students with a
strong complltel. backgrtiund should take MIS 360
or 370 instead of MIS 175.
Interculhral Communication
~l
Lapakko
I
This course explores cultural d~fferencesand tlreir
I
I
I
rmplications for communication, including
difterences in values, nor~ns,social interaction, and
code 5)-atems.
Perspect~\,e/Skill/LAF: Intercultl~ralA\\,areness I
~l
Perspective
6-9:30 p.111.
M, W
Lindcll 16
I
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
I+:30
A C C 222.S
Principles of Accounting I1
Kader
A continuation of ACC 221. Introcluction to cost
accol~ntingfor ~unnufacturing.Basic concepts and
fi~nclamcntalsof managerial accounting, planning
m"dontr01ling pr~~ccsses,
decisio~i-~liakin~,
and
behavioral c ~ ~ n s i c l c r ~ r t i ~ ~ ~ ~ s .
(Prereq.: ACC 221)
8:30 U . ~ ~ . - I W I I I I
7; TI1
B U S 242-S
Principles of Management
Old Moil1 10
I? Cerrito
Development of the theory of management,
organization, staffing, planning, ancl control. We
will examine tlie nature of authority, accountability,
and respons~bility;analysis of the role of the
professional manager.
6-9:30 p.111.
M, W
Stjcllr~rp206
BUS 340-S
J. Cerrito
H u m a n Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and
utilization of Ihuman resources; dcsirablc working
relationships; effective integration of the jvorker
with the goals of tlie firm and society.
Prereq.: BUS 242 or consent of instructor
6-9:30 P.nlb
7; TI1
IJ.~I.
7; TI1
S ~ ~ e l i h 201
u~i~
E D C 2061566-S
M K T 252-S
DiversiyNinnesota American Indians
Principles of Marketing
Meziou
Pr~nciplesc~fhasic policy and stratem issues in
~narketing,Legal, ethical, competitive, ec<>nornic,
alld technological f,ictors as they affect proiluct,
price, pro~iiotion,and ilistrihution decisions,
6-9:30 [ J . I ~ .
7; TI1
0111 Mclill 16
Gresczyk
This course exalltines l1~11iia11
diversity and l u ~ ~ u a n
relations. It fillfills the Education Department
lu~rnanrelntio~~s
and Minnesota A~ncricanIn~lian
requirement5 and 1s an uption within the licensure
program.
6-9:30
M, W
St~cl-dnr/~
I
MKT 3 5 7 3
E D C 4801580-S
Advertising
School and Society
An introducti<~nto print, hroaclcast, nnd Wehbasecl ad\'e~.tisingand promotion as impcxtant
Emphasis on pcrints of view about the ~ u l eof
school in modern society, relationships with
elements in moJern marketing anll
parents and community collabnratix moilels,
Erickson
conumunicati~,ns.This course combines clnssroc)ni
Imderal~ip,and pmfeasional dc\,elopment. Serves as
and Iia~~ds-on
Icarning toc~ls.
final thco~,eticalpreparation for stu<Ient teaching,
(Prerecl.: PPST and ad~nissionto the Education
6-9:30 [J,III,
M,
W
Old Mail1 16
Depxrt~itent)
rn
CHM 1 0 0 3
Chemistry for Changing Times
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Social World Perspecti\,e;
Writrng Sk~ll
Gyberg
1:30-5 11.111,
M,
W
S o e r d i ~ 1~ l ~
Tllis collrse intri>iluces baric chemistry concepts in
I
tlic context of lnumerous sc~encc-haseilissues i l l our
everyday lives with tlie ~ o a of
l s t ~ ~ i l e nhaving
ts
a
I
I
St'enlnrp 206
15
1
session
k
I july II to august 1I
SPE 4341534-T
-...
.
I
Eva~uatlon
Staff
Tlie s t ~ ~ [if
d ystumiing,ci
.
knowledge and s
of sti~dents're
history and context of
i s includes an inilepth
: disabilities, as well as
;,>I,>";?biological,
ather~n
reading curric~
I;
Clinical exper
course is required
and
Jandlng l e p g d i s a b ~ ~ ~ t t e :
ovide a critique of current philosophical
Ins in the field. Students will also acquire
d g e related to accessing information relevant
field of learning disabilities.
fi
Itrly 5-8
8 a.m.-3 p.tn
J~rly11-15
8 a.~n.-l~oon
Sue,-."p
(.)K-.-nntptrs site)
-
Swerdnrl, 202
-#
Reading Clinical/Leadership Sel
pearl
~ 1 study
, ~ of effective lrndersl1i
I professional
clevelopmel,t
strategies fc,r ~ l , ~ i v l c l l l ascl,ools
~
nl,cl
districts, reading standads, state and federal reading
legislation, and fiscal,buduerary operations.
clinical portion will ~ncludeopportunities tu apply
skills and knowledge of reading ~levelop~nent
and
instruction in a clinical setting with K-12 students.
(Coreq.: EDC 508; Prereq.: EDC 505, EED 520,
ESE 500, or consent uf instructor)
Jlrly 18-A~rg. 2
8 U.III.-IIUOII
AIL&1-5
8I
-
(off-cnml~trssite)
I
Learning Disabilities
Staff
This course will focus on the history and context of
This includes a n in-depth
leaning disabilities (LD).
look at the origin of learning disabilities, as \\ell as
various theoreticnl m~~clels
(sociological, biological,
psychological, cognitive, and behavioral) applied to
understanding learning disahilities. The course will
also provicle a critique of c t ~ r ~ e philosopluical
nt
p,sitions in tl,e
stLldentswill also acqllire
knowledye related to accessing infc~r~nation
relevant
to the field of learning disabilities.
This course will teach students to identify, adapt,
and imple~uentdevelopmentally appropriate
instruction that support the learning nf students
identified as having learning disabilities. The course
will specifically focus on
areas of reading, writing
and listenin: co~npreluension,math, reasoning, and
problelu-solviligskills. TIlele \"ill be a strong focus
on the modifications i~n,olvedin tl~eseareas and the
planning process invoh,ed.
6-9:30
p.m.
M, W
6-9:30 0,nI.
T; TI1
Strerdlup 202
EED 200-S
Elementary Education Earth Science
Stangl
~l~~~ course is designeclfor elelnentaryeducation
majors and includes earth science "hands-on"
inquiry based activities that model the teaching and
learning process of scientific inquiry. Meets basic
earth science subject matter statuclanls for initial
licensure.
Science 19
INS 2 2 5 3
~
~ to ~~l~~
Staff
planning process invol\,ed.
T; TI1
Kader ~
Perspecti\,e/Skill/LAF: Intercultural A\r,areness 1
6-9:30 p.;~t.
M, W
Old Maill 13
INS 3 4 2 3
River Politics Field Seminar
Underhill-Cady
Students in this course will learn first-halid about
G S T 009-S
the ecolo3, enviro~umentalissues, and political
Cooperative Education
Olson
dynamics of the Mississippi River. Class will meet
Cooperati\,e E~lucationis n work experience related
uff-campus at locations a n ~ u n dthe Twin Cities,
to n student's major/minor or career interests, b ~ ~ t
along thc riwr and \\,atershed, exploring some of the
nut clone for academic crejit. The goal is for
remaining pockets of local wilderness ancl a \.ariety
studelits to apply theory to practice in an apvrob-ed
.fellvironl,,ental
sites. students will
work setting. Stuclcnts set len~~uing
goals and
with local activists and politicians \\,orking on riverevaluate their learning w ~ t hthe director of the
related policy, and engage in an indivi~iunlfield
Center fur Service, Work, and Learning. Satisfactory
research project. The course i~ucludesan optiolial
coml>leti~)n
fillfills tlie Augshurg Experience (AE).
fwr-day camping trip Uuly 22-25), tra\,eling by
rowboat down tlie Mississippi River from tlie Twin
am
Cities to Lake Pepi~u.
T; TI1
Swerdnrl~1
H I S 2491349-S (with A R T 24913493)
This course will teach students to identify, adapt,
and implement developmentally appropriate
inst~.uctionthat support tlie learning of students
identified as having learning disahilities. The course
will specifically focus o n the areas of reading, writing
a n d listening comprel,ensiol,,
reasoning,a n d
pn~ble~n-solving
skills. Tlieue will be a strong focus
o n the modifications involved in thcse areas nnd the
1 4 : 3 0 Dm.
~
Pe'~l-lecti\'e
6-9:30 11.l~
With Learlling
~
The course co\ers tlie ideological foundntions of
Islam, its basic concepts and tenets, Islamic law
(Sl~xiaah),Islamic econoulic and political systems,
lSlarnic patterns of life'
Suerdnip 2 0
Soerdrlr~202
SPE 4 3 4 1 5 3 4 3
Teaching Content Areas to Students
M, W
Staff
-lpl#f
SPE 4241524-T
Etiology and OrisEL..
E D C 510-S
5:30-9 ~,III.
8 : ~ "o.m.-llooll
---
Teaching Content Areas to Students
W i t h Learning Disabilities
Soerdr~rpI7
Designed Environment
KimballIAnderson
This coursc addresses the designed envim~uiient,tlie
intentionally ilesignecl places in which we live. We
will i~uvesti:ate architecture, In~udscapearchitectl~re,
urban design, and urban Ilistory; class sessions
consist almost exclusi\.ely of walking tours and site
visits to prominent examples of clesign excellence.
(Prcreil.: nune for 249; for 349: EN(; 111 and an
art, history, or ~ ~ ~ v bs ta~n~ d i course)
es
Perspecti\,c/Skill/LAF: City or Aesthetics
Perspective; Writing (HIS 349 only)
1 4 : 3 0 II.IIL.
M, W
Old Maill 18
I N S 495-S
Topics: History of American
Indian Education
Weston
The primary aim of this particular course is to help
s t ~ ~ d e nfurther
ts
their knowleiige a111~~nderstanding
of the Americ~nI~udianEducation Policies from
colonla1 America to Zlstcentury America. A cr~tical
examination of indigenous political, social, and
educatio~ualdevelopments from the 19th tlirou~h21st
celitl~rirswill provide infbrmation needed to
~~nclerstancl
thc currcnt social, political, and especially
the eciucational ;ttmosphere of the indigenous
experience today.
6-9:30 p.111,
7; TI1
Sverdn~p20
d
4
-.-
-
11 july
F
I
LRTSIN LEADERSHIP!
4 L 5 6 0 (w
Developing a
Eural
~erspectiue
~
~
Emphasizes increasing your ability to lead in
culturally diverse contexts. Examines the rapidly
changing den1
ling demographics.
ess, conuitunication
~~~#rpersonal
!
iviry#ation
mplexity of the racial an
n l c " ping
are amolig the goals of the course
Old Mar
a
II to august II
m
exponential ~nodels;
especially of linear and exponential models.
Grading will be based o n ql~izzesand exams.
MAT 103 with grade of P or MPG2 and at
k (Prereq.:
i
least one year of HC -'"-h--)
6-9:30 l'*ntn
ASL ]
--&
Sign Language
I1
a
ashb brook
Literature Review
The purpose of this course is to c elop the abilily
to construct a sound argument relatecl to leadership
and to write an effective literature review. Students
will learn how to classih and read research critically,
how to analyze tlie arguments made in tlie literature,
how to organlze and express their own ideas, how to
map and analyze ideas and how to write a review.
Since thc ultimate goal is to he ahle to create a
compelling literature review, all activities build
toward that goal. S t ~ ~ d e nwill
t s devclop the ability to
create an argument, synthesize literature, and create
literat~~t-e
reviews in their fields of interest.
M,
W
tmining, ancl goal-setting.
Lil~dell16
Law i n the United States
Underhill-Cady
An introduction to the \\.orkings o i the court system
7; W! Th
in the Unitecl States, exa~niningthe concepts of
Scirr~ce2 12
civil rigllts and civil liberties in tlie context of the
war on terrol-ism, criminal nncl civil law, torts,
I1
Kingsley
racism and discrimination, 2nd environmental law.
Aims to de\,elop four hasic skills: understanding.
Pers~ective/Skill/LAF: Social World 1 or 2
Rrspecti\,e; LAF in Social and Uehavioral Science
speaking, reading, and writing of elementary
Spanish, introduction to tlie cultnre of the Spanish-
6-9:30 11.tn.
speaking world.
7; W TI1
King,lcy
pea king, re.~ding,and writing of ele~ucntary
Spanish, introcluction to the culture of the Spanislt~A
~\
~~3 ~ ,
perSllcctive; ~~d~~~~ L~~~~~~~~ 2
7; \q TI1
resources that tlie Christian
tradition, seen through tlie lens of vocation, brings
to tlte search for meaning. Not accepted for credit
for students who have taken REL 300.
This course fi~lfillsthe AugCore Requirement.
8:30 r~.n~.-noort.
T, Th
Suerdn~p206
REL 200-S
l ~ t ~~
~~
~~
11
Bussert
O\rerall course theme is "what \\.e believe matters."
Explore Itow belief shapes biblical interpretat~on,
cultural views and actions, and how beliefs can he
challenges facing inuuijirants and ~tative-born
Prereq.: REL 100
Americans, due to thosc changilig demographics.
Im~rovedintercultural nwarcliess, co~nnu~nication
6-9:30 b.111,
for tlte complexity of tlte racial and ethnic groupings
~~are[among
~
~ thc gcrnls of the course.
6-9:30
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biblical and theolo:ical
culturally cliverse contexts. Examines thc rapidly
changing demographics in the US., and looks at
skills and interpersonal sensitiviry, a d appreciation
speaking wol-Id.
t
Christian Vocation and the
Search for Meaning
Hale
This intn>Juctorycourse will explore aome of the
Search for Meaning
Aoki
E~uphasizesincreasing your ability to lead in
Ailus to develop four basic skills: understanding,
~,IIL.
Scier~ie108
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Old Mairt 16
Ueginni~lgSp.~r~isli
I1
perSpective/skill/~~~: ~
M, W
POL 421MAL 5 6 0 3
Perspective; Modern Language 2
6-8:30
Old Main 25
T, Th
Christian Vocation and the
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness 3
~.III.
6-9:30 p,i11.
REL 100-S
P O L 170-S
SPA 112-S
8:30-1 1
team development, leadersllip, psychological skills
(Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
T,WTh
[age needed to comm~~nicate
SPA 112.1'
M A T 105-S
signati~res,and chords. Also included are stanclartl
musicnl terms, signs, and symbols.
power, justice, rights, and freedom. Topics include
Okl Mail1 10
Applied Algebra
~~i~~~
In this course \\*rwill explore a nunther of
applications of algebra to the social and natural
sciences, business, ancl everyday life. It's okay if you
don't re~ilembermuch nlgehra; we'll review as we go!
Specifically, in this course, you'll learn to:
l~~idcrstand
tlte concepts of variable, proportionality,
and linenrim: make connections benvee~iverbal.
numeric, geometric, and algebraic ways of looking at
dcpenclcncies; use a scientific calculator; estimate
and evaluate tlie reasonahleness ofanswers; use 2nd
solve equations, especially of linear, cluadratic, and
concepts applied to sports ancl enhancement of
athletic performance. Topics include motivation,
signing, and learn the facial
Perspective; Modern Language 2
Beginning Spanish
Conroy
Foulidations of sports psychology. Psychological
meter, intervals, major and ~nlinorscales, key
6-9:30 p.m.
PerspectivdSkill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness 3
6-8:30 p,in
Sports Psychology
The course will include pitch and ~~liythm
notation,
Perspecti\.e/Skill/LAF:LAF in Fine Arts
Mikkelson
~ v v ~ l ~ t to
i o deaf
n culture and the siglis and
syntax of ASL. Sturlrnts observe the demonstration of
signs, practice the1
PSY 2 6 3 3
Staff
An introductory study of basic ele~nentsof music.
clearly with deaf a,LLo
in.ciu?>f-hearing people.
Creating a Compelling
6-9:30 11.in.
M U S 160-S
Fundamentals of Music
Scie~lcc108
I
expressions and bc
M A L 599-2
- -
~,III.
M,
W
Old M d n 13
cleepcned by encounters with other faith traditions.
7; TH
Old Moin 10
REL 2 2 1 3
Quanbeck, 11
Biblical Studies
The origin, literary chnmcter, and trans~liissionof
tlte hihlical clvcu~nents;the task of blblical
interpretation, and tlte Itistory of Israel and the
eniergence of tlie church. Not accepted fvr credit Fvr
students who have taken REL 301 or 302.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Christian Faith I or 3
Perspective
1 4 : 3 0 p.i11.
M, W
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summer
online june 27 to september 2
na, Slovenia, while studying
rsity students. Learn
pns in social work and
Summer Online courses are available to W C , United, and Rochester students only
(Day students are not eligible). These courses are delivered over the Internet to
allow students maximum flexibility to organize their work. Students will need access
to a personal computer with a browser and Internet connection. While students are
required to log in to the course several times a week to participate in discussions and
hand in work, they will not need to do this at specific times. Some classes may require
occasional classroom meetings and these will be held during weekday evenings or
weekends to accommodate work schedules.
els for
local ag
s. For additional ~ n w ~ m a t i oren
registration, travel schedule, tuition and fces
contact the Center for Global Edurarinn at
612-330-1159.
I
E C O 113-L
ART 240-L
A r t History Survey
Soderman-Olson
Principles of Microeconomics
Stein
A survey of art of the Western uzorl~lfrom
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of
prehistoric to modern times. Includes reading,
the household, firm, niarket structures, and income
distribution. Application of elementary economic
research, viewing images, and visits to museums.
Perspecti\re/Skill/LAF: Aesthetics or
theory to market policy. May be taken independently
Western Heritage Perspective; LAF in Fine Arts,
of E C O 110 or 112. E C O 112 and 113 may be taken
in either order.
Critical Thinking
(Prereq.: MPG 2)
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Social Worlcl 1 or 2; LAF in
Social and Behavioral Sciences
C H M 100-L
Chun~istryfor C l i a n ~ i n g'Time,
R J i e Gyherg
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is
upon developing basic chemistry concepts using
ENG I1l-L
exa~uplesprimarily from inorganic chemistry Does
Effective Writing
not count to\vard a chemistry major or minor nor
En~pl'asis is o n exposition, including learning
..
McCormick
anolv, as .
urereouisite
for other chemistrv courses.
,
resenrch techniq~~es
and writing critical reviews.
(Prereq.: MPG 2)
Attention is given to increasing s t ~ ~ d e n t s '
effectiveness in choosing, organizing, and dew lop in^:
Perspecti\~dSkill/LAF:Natural World 2; LAF in
Natural Science and Mathematics (non-lab)
topics; thinking critically; ancl revising for clarity and
style. A writing lab is provided for those nee~ling
additional help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
summer
L
online june 27 to oeptember 2
summer session
application form
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 121-L
Introduction t o P
This course introd
philosophical q u r s
Ward
students to typical
s
have certain kn
American Governme
~dPolitics
Hedblom
Surveys major p;
erican national
(how we know, if we can
government-incl~,,,...
:ress, the presidency, and
if there are universal lnoral
the courts-as well as canipatgns.and elections,
A
f
.
principles, whether G o d exists, the nature of the
federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
mind, etc.), to philosophical vocabulary, and to
~ers~ectiv:)~kill/IA~:
Social World 1 or 2; I A F in
critical thinking and wh
world philosophically.
Perspective/Skill/IAF: Hunian Identity;
Humanities
PHI 120-L
Ethics
By studying our moral beliefs,
0.'-
)s students
consider the bases they use to make moral
judgnients. T h e course explores major philosophical
approaches to evaluating ~iioralactions and then
applies them to contemporary issues. Christian
ethics will inform the considerations. Students who
receive credit for PHI 120 niay not receive credit for
PHI 125.
Perspecti\~e/Skill/IAF: Christian Faith 3; I A F in
Humanities, Critical Thinking
Summer Session applications are available online at:
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar~thenclick on
"Download Registrar Forms."
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"If we are not for our children, who shall we be for?"
-Paul Wellstone
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome ... .............. ... . ... ....... . ..... .... .. .... .... 1
Education Department ..... . .. . .. ........ . .. . ... . ............ .2
Introduction ..... . .... . .. .... . ............ ..... Show more
"If we are not for our children, who shall we be for?"
-Paul Wellstone
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome ... .............. ... . ... ....... . ..... .... .. .... .... 1
Education Department ..... . .. . .. ........ . .. . ... . ............ .2
Introduction ..... . .... . .. .... . ............ ... ..... .. . ...... .3
Elementary Education ..... .. ................ . . . ...... ........ 5
Secondary Education .... .. ............... .. .. . . .............. 6
Special Education . . ... . .. . . .......... . . . ...... ... . .... . ...... 7
Reading Endorsement .. . .. ............................... . .. .9
Student Teaching .... . .... ... . ... . ... . ........ . .....•... . .... 9
Graduate Degree Completion ........ .. .. ...................... 10
Course Descriptions ... ... .. .................. . . . ..... . ...... 12
Admissions Requirements .. .............. . .. . . . .... . .. . ...... 18
International Applicants .... . . .. . ............................. 19
Academic Policies ......... .. .... ............ .... . . . . .. . ... . .20
Fee and Payment Information . . .. ... . .. . ...................... 23
Financial Aid ........ . . . . ............................ . ..... 25
About Augsburg .. .... .... ............... . . .. . ........ . . . ... 27
MAE Faculty . .... . . .. . ... ............... .. .. . ... . . . . . ...... 28
Campus Maps ........ . ... ........................... back cover
WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
We are pleased that you are interested in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
program, which offers teaching licensure within a master's degree. Augsburg has a
long history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout
Minnesota. We know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue
your teaching dreams and goals-and here's why.
OUR PHILOSOPHY. The Education Department program theme-Teacher as
developing professional from classroom decision-maker to educational leadersuggests the expectations we have that our students will leave our programs prepared
to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the institution. Our
department mission statement goes beyond leadership to also lay out our expectations
for fostering "student learning and well-being by being knowledgeable in content,
being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice, building relationships,
embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively. "
Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through course content, field experiences, and
classroom instructors. Our goal is that students leave our programs prepared to be knowledgeable, collaborative,
capable beginning teachers who imbue their practice with ethics, tolerance, and compassion.
OUR FACULTY. Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct
instructors, all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K-12
settings; all full-time faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and field
experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of what we do
and what you hope to do . We value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers.
OUR ACCESSIBILITY. We realize that though teaching is your dream, your reality likely includes work, family, and
personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face , we offer flexible scheduling. A
majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends to allow you to manage
these responsibilities while pursuing your goals.
As a student in Augsburg's Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among
interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly qualified
teacher-the teacher you can become.
Vicki Olson, Ph.D.
Program Director
The Augsburg College Education Department commits itself to developing future educational leaders who foster student
learning and well-being by being knowledgeable in content, being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice,
building relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively.
PROGRAM THEME
Teacher as developing professional, from competent classroom decision-maker to educational leader.
PROGRAM DIMENSIONS
What we do-concepts and strategies of teaching (being competent in pedagogy; building relationships)
I How to assess and evaluate student ability and performance (MSEP 8: Assessment).
I How to plan instruction to meet student needs (MSEP 7: Planning Instruction)
I How to implement instruction to promote student learning (MSEP 4: Instructional Strategies)
I How to manage children and classroom life effectively (MSEP 5: Learning Environment)
I How to help students develop emotionally and socially (MSEP 2: Student Leaming; MSEP Standard 5: Learning Environment)
I How to integrate technology and service learning into a learning environment.
Who we teach-knowledge of children and youth (embracing diversity)
I How students develop and learn (MSEP 2: Student Learning)
I Similarities/differences across communities, cultures, learning styles, abilities, special needs , and lifestyles (MSEP 3:
Diverse Learners)
I Current issues affecting children and youth (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development; MSEP 10 Collaboration,
Ethics, and Relationships)
Where we work-contexts of schools (collaborating effectively; being knowledgeable in content)
I Foundational knowledge of schools and education in the U.S. (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development)
I Collaboration and teaming skills (MSEP 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships)
Who we are as individuals and teachers-personal stance and
knowledge base (reflecting critically; being knowledgeable in content;
being ethical in practice; developing future educational leaders)
I Leadership skills (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development;
MSEP 10 Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships)
I I know and how I learn (MSEP 1: Subject Matter)
I How I think: critically, creatively, ethically, reflectively (MSEP Subject
Matter; MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development)
I What I believe to be true about education and people; personal
philosophy of education (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional
Development)
I What I can do to develop as a professional (MSEP 9: Reflection and
Professional Development)
I How I communicate and understand the communication of others
(MSEP 6: Communication: MS 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and
Relationships)
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I
At Augsburg College you can pursue your dreams of becoming a teacher
while continuing to work. We offer you an opportunity to earn your
education licensure as a component of a Master of Arts in Education
(MAE) degree through classes that primarily meet every other weekend
and limited weekday evenings.
Augsburg's MAE degree is flexible, for people who:
I have a baccalaureate degree already and are seeking teaching
licensure with an option to complete a master's degree;
I are licensed teachers seeking a master's degree;
I are seeking a master's degree in education without teaching
licensure.
Through weekend and weekday evening classes, students can earn
licensure in:
I Elementary education with a middle school specialty. Specialty
areas in communication arts, math, and social studies are available
through this program. The science specialty is available through a
combination of weekday, weekday evening, and weekend courses. All
education courses are available through weekend and weekday
evening courses.
I Secondary and K-12 education. Undergraduate majors in licensable content areas serve as the foundation for secondary
and K-12 education licensure. These majors are evaluated by Augsburg's content area departments to determine
remaining content area courses necessary for licensure. In general, a minimum of two courses within the licensure major
must be completed at Augsburg. Social studies, art, and communication arts/literature are available entirely through
weekend and weekday evening classes. Other licensure majors are offered primarily through weekday courses, including
biology, chemistry, health education, mathematics, music education, physical education, physics, and theatre arts. All
education courses are available through weekend and weekday evening courses.
I Special education. Licensure areas in special education include emotional/behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities.
These programs, designed primarily for people who have already earned a baccalaureate degree and now want a
teaching license, are comprised of two distinct parts.
First is the licensure component. If you are seeking licensure and qualify for admission into the MAE program, you can take
a portion of the licensure courses at the graduate level. While these courses do not fulfill all MAE degree requirements, they
form the core of the master's degree.
Second is the graduate degree completion component. Between four to six licensure courses completed at the graduate level
with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA can be applied towards the MAE degree. Once licensure is achieved, you can continue
to take graduate classes in education and leadership to complete the MAE degree.
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Already licensed teachers can work towards the MAE degree through the following options:
I Special education E/BD and LD
I Reading licensure
People seeking an education-related master's degree who do not want licensure can pursue an MAE degree, as well. These
programs are made up of a core of graduate level education courses plus additional courses in leadership.
Whether seeking licensure and/or a master's degree, this program allows you to change or enhance your career while fulfilling
your family and professional commitments in the company of adults with similar goals.
PROGRAM CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our graduate licensure and degree completion program. The Augsburg
Education Department believes that teachers are leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their institutions and
communities.
,.
The leadership focus plays out in two ways. First, the additional work required in
focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well a:
requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students are required
courses from our Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program. This provides the :
aspects of leadership as part of their degree program.
WEEKEND & EVENING
WEEKEND, EVENING, & DAY
Communication Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
ELEMENTARY
SECONDARY & K-12
Art
Communication Arts/Literature
Social Studies
Biology
Chemistry
Health Education
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Theatre Arts/Dance
SPECIAL EDUCATION
-
he graduate versions of the "slash" courses
extend their knowledge beyond the basic
o include at least two graduate-level
udents the chance to focus on some
Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
Learning Disabilities
LICENSURE COMPONENT
The K-6 elementary with a middle school specialty license
allows you to teach in grades K-6 and in your specialty
area of math, science, social studies, or language arts in
middle school. Augsburg Weekend College offers this
license to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and
meet admissions requirements, as well as to people seeking
a bachelor's degree.
Licensure requirements are offered at undergraduate/
graduate level. That means classes will consist of both
undergraduate and graduate students, with graduate
students having additional course responsibilities. The
graduate course numbers are taken at the 500 level.
The following requirements are offered at both the
undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be
taken for licensure, and between four and six may also be
applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522
EDC 206/566
EDC 310/533
EDC 410/544
EDC 480/580
EED 320/520
Orientation to Education (1.0) *
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
Learning and Development (l.O) *
Special Needs Learner (I.O) *
School and Society (1.0)
K-6 Methods: Reading (l.O) *
To complete the license, you will also need to complete
certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE ll5
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
EED 310
K-6 Methods: Health/PE (.5)
EED 330
K-6 Methods: Children's Lit./Lit. Arts (1.0)
K-6 Methods: Art (.25)
EED 34 I
EED 342
K-6 Methods: Mustic (.25)
EED 350
K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)*
EED 360
K-6 Methods: Science (l.O)
EED 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5)
EED 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5) *
Middle School methods in specialty* (.5-1.5)
Student Teaching (2.0)
EED 48I,483
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A
minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related
settings are required prior to student teaching. Students spend
approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS
The number of supporting liberal arts courses required for
licensure depends upon the courses taken previously as part
of the bachelor's degree. Requirements are determined by:
I Minnesota licensure standards for specific college level
coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science
for all students seeking elementary licensure.
I Minnesota licensure standards in a specialty area for
middle school. Subject area specialties are offered in
language arts, social studies, math, and science.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure
program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C
or better was achieved. The Education Department
determines the courses that are accepted. Transcripts,
course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make
these determinations.
In limited cases, life experience can be considered as a
substitute for specific program requirements. In such cases
students must provide significant evidence of competency
in the affected standards. The College's Applicat~on of Prior
Learning (APL) process is used as a framework. The
Education Department determines what is accepted.
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K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are
offered in Weekend College through a combination of
graduate and undergraduate coursework. Education
requirements are offered primarily on a weekend schedule
(along with a limited number of weekday evening courses) .
Graduate-level licensure coursework is available to people
who already hold a bachelor's degree and meet admissions
criteria.
The following majors are offered almost entirely through
Weekend College: communication arts/literature, history or
economics or psychology or sociology (all for social
studies), studio art.
The following requirements are offered at both the
undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be
taken for licensure, and four to six may also be applied
toward the master's degree in education.
People seeking 5-12 licensure in social studies and biology,
chemistry, or physics must complete a broad-based core of
courses in their selected field in addition to the major.
Previous coursework is accepted when appropriate. This is
part of the evaluation of major coursework.
EDC 200/522
EDC 206/566
EDC 310/533
EDC 410/544
EDC 480/580
ESE 300/500
Orientation to Education (1.0) *
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
Learning and Development (l.O) *
Special Needs Learner (l.O) *
School and Society (1.0)
Reading and Writing in Content Area (l.O)
To complete the license, students also will need to complete
certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5)
ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments (l.O)*
ESE 3XX
K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 -2.0)*
ESE 481 , 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A
minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related
settings are required prior to student teaching. Students spend
approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS
The equivalent of a major in a content area is required for
K-12 and 5-12 licensure. Students who have majored in a
field in which we offer licensure must have their previous
coursework evaluated by the major department at
Augsburg. Additional coursework tied to licensure
standards is generally required.
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The following majors are offered primarily or entirely
through the weekday program: biology, chemistry, physics,
health and physical education, theatre/dance, mathematics.
LICENSURE COMPONENT
Learning Disabilities Core
There are two licensure options in the K-12 Special
Education program: emotional/behavioral disabilities, and
learning disabilities. Both of these programs qualify you to
teach in special education programs and positions. Many
students get licensure in both emotional/behavioral and
learning disabilities.
Students wishing to earn a Learning Disabilities licensure in
addition to a Emotional/Behavioral licensure will take the
above courses in the Emotional/Behavioral core, and two
additional specialty courses.
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core
SPE 434/534
The following requirements are offered at both the
undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be
taken for licensure, and up to six may also be applied
toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522
EDC 206/566
EDC 310/533
EDC 410/544
EED 320/520
SPE 400/500
SPE 410/510
Orientation to Education (1.0) *
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
Learning and Development (1.0) *
Special Needs Learner (1.0) *
K-6 Methods: Reading (l.O)*
Teaching Students with Emot./Behavioral
Disabilities (1.0)**
Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 420/520
SPE 430/530
Planning, Design, and Delivery (1.0) **
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 440/540
Parent and Professional Planning (1.0)**
SPE 424/524
Etiology and Origins of Learning
Disabilities (l.O)**
Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities (1.0)**
A student wishing to earn only a Learning Disabilities
licensure would take all of the Emotional/Behaviorial
Disabilities core class as well, with the exception of SPE
4 30/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices.
(1.0)**
(1.0)**
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To complete the license, students will also need to complete
certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115
EDC 220
EED 330
EED 350
EED 360
Chemical Dependency (.5)
Educational Technology (.5)
K-6 Methods: Children's Lit.IL.Arts (1.0)
K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)*
K-6 Methods: Science (1.0)*
Student Teaching (1.0-2.0)
*10-20 hours of field experience are required as part of this
course. Students currently working in schools can often use
their school employment for their field experience.
**These courses are taken during the internship year. A
significant amount of contact with students labeled EBD or LD
is required. The ideal situation for the internship year is to be
working in a K-12 setting with these students. Students not
currently employed in schools must be available for extensive
volunteer field placements during the internship year.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure
program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C
or better was achieved. The Education Department
determines the courses that are accepted. Transcripts,
course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make
these determinations.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to the Special Education program,
students must:
I have college credits, an associate degree, or degree and/or
licensure in another field; and
I be currently employed in a K-12 setting as a
paraprofessional or licensed teacher; and/or
I have experience working with students who are labeled
with emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities, as
well as considerable time available for volunteer field
placements.
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Innovative Model
This program is based on an internship model that allows
coursework and experience to occur simultaneously In
addition to student teaching, students must complete two
40-hour field placements where they will gain experience
working with students from age groups different from their
internship site.
This program is built on an inclusive education model.
Under this model, students learn how to work closely with
both special and regular educators to facilitate inclusion of
special education students into the regular education
classroom.
Augsburg College also offers a K-12 Reading Endorsement program. This endorsement has been established to provide teachers
with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to expand their knowledge and practices in the area of reading instruction.
Candidates for this license will complete 4.5 credits of coursework that have been designed to meet the requirements
established for this license by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements for
the Master of Arts in Education degree.
These courses include:
EED 520
K-6 Methods: Reading (LO)*
ESE 500
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas (LO)*
EDC 505
K-12 Literature in the Classroom (.5)
EDC 508
K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation (LO)
EDC 510
Clinical and Reading Program Leadership (LO)
EED 320/520 and ESE 300/500 are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students. EED 320/520 is part of the
elementary and special education initial licensure programs, and ESE 300/500 is part of the secondary initial licensure
program. The rigor of the course is increased for those taking it at the graduate level. The following policies apply for
licensed teachers seeking the reading endorsement:
I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are graduates of Augsburg
College or completers of Augsburg licensure programs within the past seven years will not be required to retake the
entire version of EED 520 or ESE 500. However, they will be expected to complete the requirement for the graduate
portion of the course that they may have taken at the undergraduate level (EED 320 or ESE 300) within the context of a
half-credit graduate level independent study. If the graduate level of the course was taken as part of the initial license
(EED 520 or ESE 500) within the past seven years, students do not need to repeat it or do the independent study.
I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are graduate/completers of
Augsburg College, but not within the past seven years, will be required to take EED 520 and/or ESE 500 at the graduate level.
I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are not graduates of Augsburg
College will be expected to take EED 520 and ESE 500 at the graduate level as part of the endorsement program.
STUDENT TEACHING
All education students are required to complete student teaching in their content area. In the MAE program, student teaching
is completed after the core education classes are completed, but before the master's completion electives and final project.
Student teaching generally lasts for 12 weeks; however, it may vary slightly for some specific content areas. During that
time, students work full time as student teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty member. Students register for
two credits of student teaching, and meet at Augsburg College for a student teaching seminar three times during the term.
Most placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. However, students do have the opportunity to teach
abroad, where students do half of the student teaching experience in the metro area, and the remaining portion in
another country. Opportunities to teach abroad are available around the world, and it is a wonderful opportunity to
build a global perspective in education.
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Students progress in graduate coursework during the licensure program. The licensure coursework forms the Master of Arts
in Education core, with up to six Augsburg graduate-level licensure courses fulfilling the master's requirements.
Declaration of Intent to Complete
Students who have been admitted into the MAE program must formally declare their intent to complete the master's degree
beyond licensure. This can be done any time during coursework, and up to one year after completing student teaching.
Students have seven years to complete the degree after filing the intent to complete form
The declaration of intent is made to the MAE program coordinator. Graduate-level courses in which a 3.0 or better is
achieved will be accepted into the degree program. If a graduate course is graded 2.5 it can be accepted into the MAE
degree completion program as long as the cumulative GPA remains at 3.0 or higher. A maximum of two courses at 2.5 can
be used to complete the MAE degree. Students need nine graduate-level courses to complete the MAE. Between four and six
courses can be drawn from the appropriate core; the remaining courses will be education or leadership requirements and
electives.
Once graduate-level students have declared their intent to complete the master's degree, they are eligible to take Master of
Arts in Leadership and other education graduate courses. If education graduate courses are used as electives in the degree
completion component, they must be drawn from a pool of education non-licensure courses offered at the graduate level. In
most cases students will complete the licensure component prior to the graduate degree.
The MAE program is also open to students seeking a master's degree without licensure. Students taking this path file Intent
to Complete forms with the MAE program director prior to taking their first graduate-level course. The same GPA standards
apply (3.0 or better on coursework) and the core of the graduate program is made up of four to six graduate-level licensure
courses, plus the degree completion options outlined for those seeking licensure. The difference is that these students are
not required to complete the undergraduate courses in education and liberal arts that are required for licensure.
Graduate Degree Completion
To earn a master's degree beyond the core of education classes, students
will need to successfully complete a minimum of three additional
graduate-level courses. They are:
I A research methods course, typically ML 514
I An elective course, chosen from leadership-focused courses in the Master
of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program (see page 11)
I A research- or leadership-based final project
Students bringing fewer than six graduate-level licensure courses into the
degree program must complete additional leadership or education
graduate courses to reach the total of nine required courses.
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The research methods course will help prepare students to evaluate and
document research for use in their final project or paper. In this course, both qualitative and quantitative research methods
will be examined. The leadership elective courses allow students to examine issues of leadership at a personal or
institutional level. The goal for the graduate degree completion component is to foster the development of teachers as
leaders within the institution and community as is in line with our program theme and department mission statement.
FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts in
Education final project, which serves as the capstone of the
master's program: a Leadership Application Project or action
research.
LEADERSHIP ELECTIVE OPTIONS
The Leadership Application Project is a research-based study
that links issues of leadership and education with the degree
candidate's personal interests. The character of the project will
vary with the nature of the investigation and the materials
involved, but will always be application oriented. The central
component of the Leadership Application Project is the
demonstration of leadership ability through a concrete
research-based project appropriate to the candidate's
workplace or place of service. Students taking this option will
register for EDC 585 Independent Study and work closely
with a project adviser from Augsburg College.
ML510
Visions of Leadership
ML 511
Creativity and Problem-Solving
ML 520
Self Identity, Values, and Personal
The second option is action research in education. Action
research is a collaborative, self-reflective research method
designed to be used in real situations, and is aimed at solving
real problems. The goal of action research is to gain better
knowledge of one's practice while improving the situation in
which the practice is conducted. This option is composed of
two half-credit courses taken in sequential terms. The first
course, EDC 586, introduces students to action research, a
form of research that simultaneously contributes to the
practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of
social science. The second course, EDC 587, is focused on
collecting and analyzing data. It culminates in a symposium
where students present their research in a public forum.
Growth
ML525
Personality and Systems Theories
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making,
and Technology
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural
Perspective
ML 565
Women and Leadership
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Many education courses in the Master of Arts in Education
program are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate
level. Both undergraduate and graduate students take
courses together, with graduate students having additional
responsibilities and expectations. Graduate courses are
offered at the 500 level. All courses are 1.0 credit unless
noted otherwise.
EDC 410/544
The Special Needs Learner
The study of students with disability, special needs, and
giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help
all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus
on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EDUCATION COURSES
EDC 200/522
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENG 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566
Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in
modern society, relationships with parents and community,
collaborative models, leadership, and professional
development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for
student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EDC 505
Literature in the Classroom (.5 course)
This course will examine human diversity and human
relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis
of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us
personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is
Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand
the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government,
history, language, and culture.
The study of student reading development, the knowledge
and use of gathering and analyzing data of students'
reading, and designing and applying appropriate reading
curriculum based on this information.
EDC 220
Educational Technology (.5 course)
EDC 510
Clinical and Reading Program Leadership
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication
through the use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio
and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations.
The study of effective leadership and professional
development strategies for individual schools and school
districts, reading standards, state and federal reading
legislation, and fiscal and budgetary operations. The
focused implementation of knowledge and skills gained in
reading licensure coursework.
EDC 310/533
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on
classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
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EDC 480/580
School and Society
The study and use of literature in the K-12 classroom.
EDC 508
K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSES
EEO 310
K-6 Methods: Health/Physical Education (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
physical education and health at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EEO 320/520
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admissions to department)
EEO 330
K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children's Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EEO 331
Middle School Methods: Communication
Arts/Literature-Writing (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school
level. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EEO 341
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EEO 342
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EEO 350
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EEO 360
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
science at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EEO 370
K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EEO 380
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for
teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EEO 481, 483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom
experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory
completion of licensure program and program portfolio.
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SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSES
ESE 340
5-12 Methods: Science
ESE 300/500
Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Middle school
portion required for elementary concentration in science
taught concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods:
Science (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
The study and use of a variety of middle school and
secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and
writing through the content areas. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
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ESE 325
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and
classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation
Rule, state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on
creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 310
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle
and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Middle school portion required
for elementary concentration in social studies taught
concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social
Studies (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
ESE 320
5-12 Methods: Theatre/Dance
Introduction to the teaching of theatre and dance in
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to the department)
ESE 330
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and
high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Middle school portion required
for elementary concentration in mathematics taught
concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods:
Mathematics (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
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ESE 350
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Required for
elementary concentration in communication arts/literature
and for communication arts/literature license. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department.
NOTE: Students seeking 5-12 communication arts/literature
license do not need to take ESE 300.)
ESE 351
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Required for
communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
ESE 352
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle
school and high school. Emphasis on instructional
strategies and curriculum development. Required for
communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
ESE 360
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum
development. Fieldwork experience.(Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
ESE 370
K-12 Methods: Music
SPE 420/520
Planning, Design, and Delivery
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum
development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
This course provides students with skills to write and
implement individual program plans and to create effective
learning environments for students labeled EBD. Particular
attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student
need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel.
(Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
ESE 481, 483, 485
Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching
required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of
licensure program and program portfolio.
SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES
SPE 315
Critical Issues: Special Education Seminar (.5)
This course is designed to support students seeking special
education licensure throughout their internship year. Issues
related to special education and their specific settings are
the focus of the course. The department portfolio is
completed as a part of this course.
SPE 400/500
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional
and behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. It
addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the
EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and
student learning styles, and addresses theoretical
perspectives and conceptual models as they relate to this
category of disability. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the
department)
SPE 410/510
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the prereferral to the recommendation stage. Students gain
understanding of key assessment tools and how they
influence student placement and programming. A
qualitative and person-centered assessment process is
emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the
department)
SPE 424/524
Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of
learning disabilities, which includes the medical and
sociological aspects specific to learning disabilities. It will
also teach students how to access information relevant to
the field.
SPE 430/530
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with
students who are labeled EBD . It emphasizes the use of
reflective, pro-active, and non-aversive approaches drawn
from current best practices and including positive
behavioral supports, person centered planning, and
functional assessment. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the
department)
SPE 434/534
Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning
Disabilities
This course will teach students how to identify, adapt, and
implement developmentally appropriate instruction and
strategies that support the learning of students identified as
having learning disabilities. The specific focus will be on the
areas of reading, writing, and listening comprehension; and
math, reasoning, and problem solving skills.
SPE 440/540
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with
special needs, specifically those families of students labeled
EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and
applied. The need to form strong connections with
community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111,
PPST and admission to department).
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GRADUATE-LEVEL RESEARCH REQUIREMENTDEGREE COMPLETION
ML 514
Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and
ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice.
Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication
through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives
within human communication. This course places particular
attention on the use and abuse of communication in
politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It
emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social
and organizational settings.
GRADUATE-LEVEL ELECTIVES
At least one elective must be taken from the following
Master of Arts in Leadership courses.
ML 510
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a
historical and philosophical framework for the program.
This course views the nature and purpose of leadership
from a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional
aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This
course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques
for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing
innovation, and for seeking an integrative world-view.
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and
personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors
that influence the development of self-identity and personal
values; and the effect of personal values of learning and
leadership strategies.
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theories
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Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory
and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow,
May, and others to personality theory are considered as are
the systems' theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The
theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in
a variety of settings.
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
This course offers an exploration of the context of social
change and varying responses to diverse human needs.
Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by
leaders in public and private domains and across cultures.
The course explores these various perspectives, including
areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social
and organizational change. Sociological, human
development, and economic theories are applied to
contemporary public and private sector issues for social
change.
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals,
and contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership.
Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic
statistical concepts and their relationship to decision
making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and
present-their intentions, consequences, arguments,
explanations, and justification.
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated
communication play in our society and how
communication, decision making, and leadership have been
altered by these technologies. Students examine how they
can engage and manage these processes in their
organizations.
concrete project appropriate to the candidate's workplace or
place of service.
EDC 586
Action Research in Education (.5 course)
This course will introduce students to action research, a
form of research that simultaneously contributes to the
practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of
social science. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and
collaboration. Action research is used in real situations, and
is aimed at solving real problems. The goal of action
research is to gain better knowledge of one's practice while
improving the situation in which the practice is conducted.
This is the first of a two-trimester course.
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
EDC 587
Action Research (.5 course)
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in
culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include
improved communication skills and interpersonal
sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and
ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those
groups.
The second term of this course involves intensive data
analysis, writing, and sharing of the degree candidate's
research. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and
collaboration. The trimester will culminate with a
symposium in which student work will be presented in a
public forum.
ML 565
Women and Leadership
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and
leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An
interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and
leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches
to leadership, women and careers, and women in society
past and present. The course is intended to enhance the
analytical and leadership skills of the participants.
MAE FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS
EDC 585
Leadership Application Project
The Leadership Application Project is a research-based
study that links issues of leadership and education with the
degree candidate's personal interests. The character of the
project will vary with the nature of the investigation and the
materials involved, but will always be application oriented.
The central component of the Leadership Application
Project is the demonstration of leadership ability through a
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Admission into the Master of Arts in Education program is a two-step process: admission into Augsburg College Graduate
Studies, and admission into the Education Department.
AUGSBURG GRADUATE ADMISSION
Immediate graduate admission requires applicants to hold a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum
undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0).
Any graduate courses taken will also be factored into the cumulative grade
point average. However, if an applicant holds a graduate degree with at least a
3.0 grade point average, he or she is waived from holding a minimum
undergraduate cumulative grade point average .
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Applicants with cumulative grade point averages between 2.5 - 3.0 will be
admitted to the undergraduate-level licensure program until they achieve a
3.0 or better in 2.0 courses at Augsburg College.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual
basis by the Education Department Admissions Committee. Admissions are
handled on a rolling basis, with students being admitted at the beginning of
the fall, winter, and spring terms.
To apply to the College, the following materials must be submitted to the
Office of Graduate Admissions:
I Completed application form
I $35 non-refundable application fee
I A one-to-three page statement about the applicant's teaching aspirations
I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions
attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s)
conferred
I Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended,
listing all courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ADMISSION
Once accepted into the College, students may take lower
division courses in education and required content areas. Prior
to taking the upper division courses, students must be
admitted to the Education Department. In order to be accepted
into the Education Department, students must take the PreProfessional Skills Test (PPST), have the required cumulative
grade point average, and submit two letters of
recommendation.
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To obtain an Education Department admissions packet, go the
Education Department office in Sverdrup Hall 11.
Augsburg College encourages qualified applicants from
other countries. See Admission Requirements for a
description of the admission process and selection criteria.
Application materials required for international
applicants are:
I Completed application form
I $35 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S.
dollars
I A one-to-three page statement relating the applicant's
career and life goals to leadership aspirations
I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for
further information)
I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all
undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses
taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s)
conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation
center
I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all graduate
institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates
attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a
U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center
I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 for the paper test, or 250
for the computer version
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview, in person or
over the phone, with graduate program faculty and/or staff
members.
Students and their financial sponsor must complete a Declaration of
Finances as part of the application for admission, along with
appropriate certifications.
In accordance with federal regulations, applicants seeking an F-1
student visa or J-1 exchange visitor visa must provide
documentation to the school that they have financial resources
adequate to cover all expenses for the duration of the program.
Once a student has been accepted into the program, the appropriate
school official will issue the student an 1-20 (if seeking an F-1) or
DS-2019 (if seeking aj-1).
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EVALUATION STANDARDS
Evaluation of academic performance in the MAE program will
be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below.
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the
course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis. In order
to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No
more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the
degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be
repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are
counted in the grade point average.
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0
Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Achieves the minimum passing standard
Performance below basic course standards
0.5
0.0
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
P
Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point
average)
N
Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and nonpunitive-not computed in grade point average)
W
Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student
emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of
passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements.
To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar
that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor's
signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion. The student must complete
the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final
day of the following academic term. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade
for the course becomes a 0.0.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course
instructor.
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ACADEMIC PROBATION AND
DISMISSAL POLICIES
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student
will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0
cumulative grade point average must be restored in order
for a student to be removed from probation. If a student
receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must
petition successfully with the MAE program director
before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan
for the student to follow would be outlined at that time.
If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may
be dismissed from the program by the MAE program
director. Students may also be dismissed by the MAE
program director for behavior detrimental to the
program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as
published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur
only after established procedures were followed.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION
Students may petition the MAE program director for
approval of any variation in the curriculum including the
transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an
individual basis.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer
credit are those earned from accredited colleges and
universities, whose course content is comparable to those
in the MAE program. No more than two courses will be
accepted for transfer credit.
CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS
Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four
semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in
class a total of 28 hours and are responsible for a
significant amount of individual study and preparation.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS
The last date on which students may withdraw from a
class and receive a "W" on their records is published
annually in the Weekend College class schedule and on
the Weekend College Web site <www.augsburg.edu/weccurrent> and on the registrar's Web page at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
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FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM
A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program
administered through the College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility. A signed a promissory
note is required per term after which funds are credited
to the student account. Awards are made based on
available funds.
Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per
year as a graduate student with a $40,000 aggregate
maximum.
Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and
repayment of principal begin nine months after you
graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation
privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability
and, in certain circumstances, military service.
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need
to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time
or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or
VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you
are eligible for a deferment.
SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund)
The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Offices. Applications are available
from the Enrollment Center and should be completed by
the borrower and co-signer and returned to the
Enrollment Center for further processing. Loan proceeds
are released through eiectronic funds transfer.
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to
$9,000 per year minus any other student loan
indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot
exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum
annual loan is $500.
Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is
disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the
student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in
the 13th month after you leave school.
Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the
Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding
special circumstances and repayment.
TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid application materials are available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be admitted
to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students
in good academic standing.
The financial aid application will be processed when the
following documents are received:
1)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at
<www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
2)
Federal income tax return(s) .
3) Verification worksheet. Obtain a copy at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb and return it to the
Enrollment Center.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721,
enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
ABOUT AUGSBURG
HISTORY
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in
America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in
Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869 in
Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities,
surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of
Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the
city's largest medical complexes-Fairview University Medical Centerare adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theatre district just a few blocks away.
ACCESS I Bl LITY
Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most
accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators
provide accessible connections among major buildings-student
housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and
administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition,
there are programs for students with learning, physical, and psychiatric
disabilities.
CHURCH AFFILIATION
Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America. It has a diverse community with many strong religious
traditions represented among the students, faculty,
and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish,
American Indian spirituality and thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age,
gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered
programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to its employees and students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state
regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed
to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 22Il
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1023.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION FACULTY
JOY E. BARTLETT, Assistant Professor
MARY BETH KELLY, Instructor, part-time
B.A., West Virginia State College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.Ed., Bethel College.
WILLIAM P. BIERDEN, Instructor, part-time
B.S., Southwest State University; M.S., Mankato State
University; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas.
CAROL KNICKER, Assistant Professor
B.S., M.S., Mankato State University.
CHRIS BROWN, Instructor
LYNN E. LIN DOW, Assistant Professor
B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of Sydney,
Sydney, Australia.
B.S., Mankato State University; M.S., North Dakota State
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Professor
PATSY H. MOGUSH, Instructor, part-time
B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Seminary; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
B.A., .B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., University of
St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
JEANINE A. GREGOIRE, Assistant Professor
SUSAN E. O'CONNOR, Associate Professor
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
RICHARD A. GRESCZYK, Instructor, part-time
VICKI L. OLSON, Associate Professor, Dept. Chair
B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
LISA L. HYLAND, Instructor, part-time
B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin.
B.A., M.A., University of St. Thomas.
RICHARD W. PEARL, Instructor, part-time
GRETCHEN K. IRVINE, Assistant Professor
RONALD W. PETRICH, Assistant Professor
B.A., College of St. Teresa; M.S., University of WisconsinRiver Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., United Theological Seminary.
MARY J. JACOBSON, Assistant Professor
B.S., University of North Dakota; M.A.Ed., Ed.D., Hamline
University.
DEBORAH D. KATZ, Instructor, part-time
A.B., Stanford University; Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of
Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University.
LINDA L. STEVENS, Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Mankato State
University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
BARBARA A. WEST, Instructor/Director of Student
Teaching Placement and Licensing
B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University.
ANNE M. KAUFMAN, Associate Professor
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcon1e . . ... ... ... ........ . . ... . ... ...... ... . . . .. ....... . . 1
Transcultural Nursing in Community .... . . ...... ... . .. . . . ... . .. .2
Transformational Leadership and Management ..... . .... .......... .3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcon1e . . ... ... ... ........ . . ... . ... ...... ... . . . .. ....... . . 1
Transcultural Nursing in Community .... . . ...... ... . .. . . . ... . .. .2
Transformational Leadership and Management ..... . .... .......... .3
Thesis or Graduate Project ................ . . ......•.. . . ... . .. . .4
Practica .................... . .......... .............. . ...... 5
Study Abroad Opportunities ............... .. ... ... . .... . ...... 5
Course Descriptions ............. . ...... .. .. .... .... .. ........ 6
Admissions Requirements and Procedures .... .. .. .. . ............ 10
International Applicants .................... . . . ..... ... . ..... . 11
Academic Policies ....................... .. .................. 12
Fee and Payment Information ... .... ...... ... . ... . ... ... .... .. 15
Financial Aid .......................... . . . . ....... ......... 17
About Augsburg . ... .................... .. . .......... . .. .. . . 19
MA Nursing Faculty .... . ..... . ........... . .. ..•.......... ... 20
Campus Maps ......................... ....... . ... . .. back cover
WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE
NURSING DEPARTMENT
We are proud of the opportunities, the diversity of experiences and the breadth of
transcultural nursing knowledge you will encounter in the Master of Arts in Nursing
program at Augsburg College. You will find faculty and staff available and eager to
assist you in expanding your nursing practice and advancing your career while we
explore together our understanding of what it means to live and practice nursing in a
global society.
Students entering the Master of Arts in Nursing come from diverse cultural,
educational, and experiential backgrounds. While some master's degree candidates
enter directly from college, others are making mid-life career changes, and some are
returning to college after raising a family. The career options in nursing are more
variable and more rewarding than ever before.
As our population ages and becomes increasingly diverse, nurses are challenged to respond with creativity and
competence. The master's program prepares nurses for leadership across care settings, population groups, cultures,
and care systems, with particular emphasis on addressing global and local health inequities. Graduates of our
master's program are practicing in acute care, community and public health, nursing education, nursing
administration, and in emerging care settings that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse and underserved
populations. Many of our graduates have created innovative practice and educational models that demonstrate
interdisciplinary leadership and economically feasible solutions to health inequities within communities.
Our curriculum invites persons into one of two tracks of study: Transcultural Nursing in Community or
Transformational Nursing Leadership and Management. Both tracks encourage students to apply for advanced
nursing certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the Transcultural Nursing
Society (TCNS). Students certified in Advanced Community Health Nursing are eligible to apply for Clinical Nurse
Specialist (CNS) status through the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Courses are offered at the Augsburg campuses in
Minneapolis and Rochester, Minnesota, and the program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).
With its emphasis on nursing science and the liberal arts, the Master of Arts in Nursing fosters the development of
values and skills essential for transcultural nursing leadership in contemporary society. Faculty and staff at
Augsburg are receptive and committed to our students and to an educational process that equips you to transform
your unique gifts and interests into personal and professional service in the world.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Leuning, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Nursing
The Transcultural Nursing in Community track in the Master of Arts in Nursing program was designed to prepare nurses for
advanced population-focused practice in culturally diverse communities. The curriculum is grounded in nursing science, public
health principles, themy-guided practice, and transcultural care. The program of study focuses on reaching populations that are
underserved by traditional care systems and who exist outside of the social mainstream. As such, the program provides rich
alternative teaching and learning opportunities for graduate students locally and internationally This program prepares nurses to
apply for certification in Transcultural Nursing through the International Transcultural Nursing Society Also, graduates of this
track of the masters program will be eligible to apply to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification
exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing.
Students will take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate project. Three courses form the Advanced Nursing Core,
which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, and five additional courses make up the Transcultural Nursing in
Community Track.
ADVANCED NURSING CORE (THREE COURSES)
NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing
NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
TRANSCULTURAL NURSING IN COMMUNITY TRACK
(FIVE COURSES)
NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care
NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle
NUR 515 Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care
Systems OR
NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care
Two of the
NUR 510
NUR 511
NUR 530
NUR 532
following courses: *
Advanced Community Health Nursing I
Advanced Community Health Nursing II
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
Transcultural Healing Practices
ELECTIVES - Students choose two of the following
graduate electives: (TWO COURSES)
ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML511
ML530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Investigation of Multicultural Issues
NUR 506 Nursing Leadership & Management Roles I **
NUR 507 Nursing Leadership &: Management Roles II **
NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices
THESIS OR GRADUATE PROJECT - Students are
required to complete either a thesis or a graduate
project: (ONE COURSE)
NUR 525 Graduate Field Project
NUR 535 Integrative Master's Thesis
*Students seeking certification in Advanced Community Health Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
(ANCC) must complete 500 hours of clinical practicum work and select NVR 510 and NVR 511; students seeking
certification from the International Transcultural Nursing Society may select NVR 530 and NVR 532. Clinical practicum
hours are integrated into several courses in the curriculum.
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**Augsburg College grants graduate credit for participation in the Nursing Leadership Academy (NLA) workshops
provided through hospitals and healthcare systems. The credit can be applied to the Master of Arts in Nursing degree.
The Transformational Leadership and Management track unites the liberal arts with nursing science and practice. This
track is designed to develop nurse leaders who are analytical, articulate, and constructively critical and who will be able
to cope with high-level healthcare delivery issues. Curricular emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration across care
settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica and classroom dialogue provides opportunities for students to apply
knowledge and gain experience partnering with diverse care providers, populations, and communities to address health
inequities in creative and relevant ways. Specialty electives build on students' competencies and goals. Courses are offered
by the Department of Nursing faculty as well as faculty teaching in the Master of Arts in Leadership and Master of
Business Administration programs.
Students will take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate project. Three courses form the Advanced Nursing Core,
which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, and five additional courses make up the Transformational
Leadership and Management Track.
ADVANCED NURSING CORE (THREE COURSES)
NUR 505
NUR 520
NUR 523
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
Research Methods in Nursing
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
TRANSFORMATIONAL NURSING LEADERSHIP TRACK
(FIVE COURSES) *
NUR 500
NUR 521
BUS 520
Transcultural Health Care
Transformational Nursing Leadership
Management of the Healthcare Organization
Two of the following courses:
ML
ML
ML
ML
511
527
535
565
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
Organizational Theory and Leadership
Women and Leadership
ELECTIVES - Students choose two of the following
graduate electives: (TWO COURSES)
ECO 520
ML510
ML511
ML530
ML 531
ML 560
NUR 506
NUR 507
NUR 530
NUR 532
Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
Visions of Leadership
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Ethics in Communication
The Dynamics of Change
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Investigation of Multicultural Issues
Nursing Leadership & Management Roles I **
Nursing Leadership & Management Roles II **
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
Transcultural Healing Practices
THESIS OR GRADUATE PROJECT - Students are
required to complete either a thesis or a graduate
project: (ONE COURSE)
NUR 525
NUR 535
Graduate Field Project
Integrative Master's Thesis
*The Transformational Leadership and Management track provides the academic background to apply for certification in
Advanced Nursing Administration from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
**Augsburg College grants graduate credit for participation in the Nursing Leadership Academy (NLA) workshops provided
through hospitals and healthcare systems. The credit can be applied to the Master of Arts in Nursing degree.
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Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Nursing final project, which serves as the capstone of
the master's program: a graduate field project, or an
integrative master's thesis.
The Graduate Field Project, NUR 525, is based on a selfselected issue relevant to transcultural community health
nursing, or nursing leadership. The student will focus
primarily on the application and integration of knowledge.
Working with an adviser, the student will design and/or
implement and evaluate a model of advanced practice
nursing applied to solving a transcultural problem related
to health inequities in a selected community, or a nursing
leadership issue.
The integrative thesis option, NUR 535, expands upon
and/or extends theoretical foundations or concepts
identified in transcultural nursing, community health
nursing, and/or nursing leadership literature. The thesis
project demonstrates the student's ability to do
independent research involving the exposition of
primary and secondary literature appropriate to the
topic, the collection and analysis of empirical data, and
the articulation of implications for advanced practice
nursing.
Students register for their final project, with their
adviser's permission, near the end of the program.
Students must complete all coursework and defend the
project within one year after registration. After one year,
students must pay a continuation fee of $350 per term
in order to retain student status in the graduate
program, including library privileges, AugNet access,
and parking privileges.
Please refer to the "Graduate Field Project or Integrative
Thesis Procedures and Policies" booklet available in the Nursing Department for additional information.
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Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Students who complete the
Transcultural Nursing in Community track will have enough practice hours to be eligible to apply to take the certification
exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Practice experience
with diverse populations will also provide students with the options to apply to take the certification exam in Transcultural
Nursing. In this track students practice in nontraditional settings with persons underserved or excluded from mainstream
health care. This practice emphasizes cultural diversity and health inequities across health care settings. Students in the
Transformational Leadership and Management track will have practice experience in several courses with preceptors in
leadership positions in a variety of care settings.
A unique opportunity offered for practica at Augsburg is provided by the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. The Nursing
Center provides services for persons struggling with poverty and homelessness in the city of Minneapolis. People from
diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in wide-ranging cultural contexts, provide many opportunities
for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice.
STUDY ABROAD
OPPORTUNITIES
The Nursing Department works closely with Augsburg's Center for Global Education in developing study abroad
opportunities. Currently, four study abroad opportunities exist for student practicum experience.
Annually, students may travel to Namibia in southwest
Africa to spend three weeks exploring health and health
care challenges within a rapidly developing country:
Practical experience with nurses in a variety of care settings,
meaningful dialogue with key resource persons, and critical
reflection foster personal and professional growth.
There are also week-long practica experiences on the Pine
Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota. In this
experience, students live on the reservation and participate
with public health nurses providing health services.
Students also interact with tribal leaders and experience
cultural events relevant to the Lakota people of Pine Ridge.
Week-long experiences are available in Mexico and
Guatemala on alternating years. Students explore the
relationships of indigenous and Western health care, the
connection between social justice and health, and interact
with local indigenous healers.
Students may apply these study abroad experiences to the
practicum requirements for a variety of courses, including
the thesis and graduate field project.
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NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care
NUR 510
Advanced Community Health Nursing I
This course explores meanings and expressions of health,
illness, caring, and healing transculturally. Focus is on
understanding and developing professional competence in
caring for individuals, families, groups, and communities
with diverse cultural backgrounds. Culture is examined as a
pervasive, determining "blueprint" for thought and action
throughout the human health experience. Patterns of
human interaction that foster health and quality of life are
analyzed, and health destroying patterns of interaction, e.g.,
stereotyping, discrimination, and marginalization, are
examined and submitted to moral and ethical reflection.
(36 hours of practice experience)
This course focuses on persons, families and groups living
in relationship. Emphasis is on applying the core functions
of community/public health - assessment, policy
development and assurance. Principles of epidemiology,
population demographics, and culture care are integrated
into community-focused health care delivery models.
Power structures within dominant social systems are
analyzed and critiqued with regard to resource access and
distribution among underserved populations. (72 hours of
practice experience)
NUR 503
Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life Cycle
The major curriculum concepts of individuals, health,
nursing, and society are developed further in this course as
the function of individuals living in families and in
communities is explored. Content about systems,
communication, small group, and nursing theories,
introduced earlier, is applied to family constellation. The
influence of the multigenerational family is examined in
terms of culture, belief system, roles, and healthcare
patterns, values, and goals. Specific concepts related to
values and culture are expanded and applied to the more
complex social structures of traditional and nontraditional
families as they interact in and with society.
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
This course focuses on nursing science and nursing theory
as foundational to advanced transcultural nursing practice.
Philosophical underpinnings of different theoretical and
research traditions in nursing are compared and related to
the provision of culturally competent care in diverse
communities. Nursing science is emphasized as a process of
theory advancement and as an accumulating body of
nursing knowledge. (36 hours of practice experience)
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NUR 511
Advanced Community Health Nursing II
Emphasis is on the application of publidcommunity health
theory and research in providing health care to populations
and communities. Essential public health services are
assessed for adequacy in meeting community health needs
and addressing health goals. The impact of diversity,
privilege, resource limits, and globalization add depth and
reality to local and global community health concerns,
patterns of health, suffering, and health care provisioning.
Prerequisite: NUR 510. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 515
Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care Systems
In planning and implementing nursing activities, healthcare organizations are considered subcultures of society,
which entail particular issues of access and utilization for
marginalized people. Strategies for negotiating structures of
privilege and professional control will be explored.
Working with marginalized populations, students will
identify and support the agency or persons who are seeking
help from these systems. Nursing action will focus on
mediating subcultures of clients with the subculture of
healthcare systems. Major emphasis will be placed on
mutuality with clients in planning actions and evaluating
outcomes. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing
Through a combination of literature review, field
experience, and class discussion, research methods relevant
to the exploration of culture and health will be examined.
Class topics will include formulating study questions to
explore collective foundations of meaning and explanation
in health and illness, practice in data collection procedures
of field research, and issues of interpretation and analysis in
qualitative research. (pre-requisite: a college-level statistics
course)
and dialogue, which includes professional experience of
practice contexts, as well as theoretical and research
literature, students will formulate a transcultural nursing
model of care. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 525
Graduate Field Project
This course focuses on the application and integration of
knowledge to a student-selected issue or topic of concern
relevant to transcultural nursing, community health
nursing, and/or transformational nursing leadership.
Working with a nursing faculty adviser, students design
and/or implement and evaluate a theory-based model of
advanced practice nursing. Relevant coursework is
integrated into the project and the final written report.
Plans for disseminating the report for public and
professional use are encouraged . Students will defend the
project to their graduate committee (major faculty adviser
and two readers) and invited guests at the time of
completion.
NUR 521
Transformative Nursing Leadership
This course emphasizes transformational nursing leadership
and management in partnership with diverse groups.
Transcultural competence is lifted up as significant to the
evolving leadership and planning skills needed in emerging
care systems. Opportunities for students to engage in
designing relevant models of care delivery are woven into
clinical practica. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
Through a combination of literature review and class
discussion, conceptual models of nursing will be critiqued
for their effectiveness, their relevance, and their
substantiation. The conceptualization, investigation, and
application of nursing knowledge will be critiqued with
particular focus on the contribution to developing practice
in transcultural community health care. Through reflection
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NUR 530
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation
In this course, the student will explore ritual and ceremony
from a transcultural perspective. Attention will be focused
on rituals and ceremonies in specific cultures and religions,
and in the modern American medical system that sustains
its own rituals. In some cultures, formal or informal
religious practices may be integral to the ritual of ceremony
and healing. In modern American culture, the perceived
division between the mind, body, and spirit has led to ritual
and ceremony being considered adjunctive to the scientific
approach to healing. Students will have an opportunity to
interact with persons who integrate ritual and ceremony
into their lives and healthcare practices. Students will also
discuss the meaning of ritual and ceremony to their own
lives and professional practice.
NUR 532
Transcultural Healing Practices
This course will introduce students to complementary
healing practices including the historical and cultural
contexts in which they developed. Students will discuss the
philosophical underpinnings of therapeutic systems and
paradigms of healing in selected complementary therapies.
Selected complementary therapies are: music therapy,
traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body healing, spiritual
and faith practices, energy healing practices, movement
therapies, homeopathy, manual therapies, and nutrition and
nutritional supplements.
NUR 535
Integrative Master's Thesis
The integrative thesis expands upon or extends the
theoretical foundations in the literature of Transcultural
Nursing in Community or Transformational Leadership and
Management. It demonstrates the student's ability to do
independent research that integrates past and current
literature appropriate to the topic, the collection and
analysis of empirical data, and the articulation of
implications for advanced nursing practice or leadership in
nursing organizations. Students will defend the project to
their selected graduate committee (comprised of the
student's faculty adviser and two readers) and invited
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guests. Plans for disseminating the report for public and
professional use are encouraged.
NUR 541
The Politics of Health Care
This course will explore how health and illness are related
to inequities in society and dynamics of power in systems
of health care. The following issues will be examined in the
course: How widening gaps in the distribution of wealth
diminish the health of all members of society; how social
inequities become medicalized as health disparities, how an
emphasis on profit in health care affects the distribution of
healing resources in the population, and what strategies the
poor and powerless employ to gain access to healthcare
resources. This course will include an optional study
abroad experience in Guatemala. (72 hours of practice
experience)
BUS 520
Management of the Healthcare Organization
This course provides an overview of the key organizational
and behavioral concepts which underlie effective
management practices in healthcare organizations. It
addresses both the theory and practice of effective
management. The course will emphasize the importance of
addressing the expectations, needs, and performances of
people in organizations, and recognizes the role of the
internal, external, and global cultures that impact
organizational structure, behavior, and change.
ECO 520
Economics of Health Care in a Global Community
At the end of the class, students will be better able to
apply economic concepts to the health systems of both the
United States and other parts of the world. The focus will
be on the public policy aspects of the healthcare system,
e.g., issues of access and cost.
leaders in public and private domains and across cultures.
The course explores these various perspectives, including
areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social
and organizational change. Sociological, human
development, and economic theories are applied to
contemporary public and private sector issues for social
change.
ML 510
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing
a historical and philosophical framework for the program.
This course views the nature and purpose of leadership
from a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership
In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related
concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to
enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop
skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical
participant within various types of organizational
structures and cultures.
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of
traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary
organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a
method, and it examines techniques for solving problems
in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for
seeking an integrative worldview.
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace
is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course
explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications
for leadership through a variety of sources and
perspectives.
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication
through the investigation of a variety of ethical
perspectives within human communication. This course
places particular attention on the use and abuse of
communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal
relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts
that arise in social and organizational settings.
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
This course offers an exploration of the context of social
change and varying responses to diverse human needs.
Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective: Investigation of
Multicultural Issues
This course will enhance one's ability to lead and work
more effectively with people of different cultural
backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs,
and traditions within the global community.
ML 565
Women and Leadership
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women
and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An
interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and
leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative
approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women
in society past and present. The course is intended to
enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the
participants.
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Applicants into the Master of Arts in Nursing program must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited fouryear college or university, or must have an associate degree in nursing in addition to a bachelor's degree. Applicants must
hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) in all previous college coursework, have experience as a registered
nurse, and have professional liability insurance, and a current Minnesota nursing license.
A college-level statistics course is required for progression in the program.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, with students being admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring
terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
I Previous college record and GPA
I Letters of recommendation
I Professional experience
I Written statement
To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Admissions Office:
I A completed application form
I $35 nonrefundable application fee
I A two- to three page-typed statement describing the applicant's professional and educational goals
I Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's character and ability for graduate study (Two of these
recommendations must be from professional colleagues.)
I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred
I
Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview
with graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
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Augsburg College encourages qualified applicants from other countries. See Admissions Requirements for a description of
the admission process, selection criteria, and work experience requirements.
Application materials required for international applicants include the following:
I A completed application form
I $35 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars
I A two- to three-page typed statement describing the applicant's professional and educational goals
I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information)
I Three letters of recommendation-in English-addressing the applicant's character and ability for graduate study. (Two
of these recommendations must be from professional colleagues.)
I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken,
marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation
center
I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks
earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center
I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 for the paper test,
and a minimum score of 250 for the computer version.
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview, in person or over the phone, with graduate program faculty
and/or staff members.
DECLARATION OF FINANCES
Students and their financial sponsors must
complete a Declaration of Finances as part
of the application for admission, along with
appropriate certifications.
In accordance with federal regulations,
applicants seeking an F-1 student visa or
J-1 exchange visitor visa must provide
documentation to the school that they have
financial resources adequate to cover all
expenses for the duration of the program.
Once a student has been accepted into the
program, the appropriate school official
will issue the student an 1-20 (if seeking an
F-1) or DS-2019 (if seeking aj-1) .
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EVALUATION STANDARDS
Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Arts in Nursing
program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as
defined below.
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
Achieves above basic course standards
3.0
Achieves basic course standards
2.5
Achieves the minimum passing standard
2.0
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
W
Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the
deadline without notation on the record
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor
grants permission after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an
incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they
satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements.
To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for
Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to
complete the course, and includes the course instructor's signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that
apply to course completion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work
by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term. If the work is not completed by
the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes a 0.0.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a responsibility; not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course
instructor.
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ACADEMIC PROBATION AND
DISMISSAL POLICIES
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student
will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0
cumulative grade point average must be restored in order
for a student to be removed from probation. If a student
receives a grade of 2.0 or less in a course, the student
must petition successfully to the faculty of the Master of
Arts in Nursing program before being allowed to
continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow
would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of 2.0
or less is received, the student may be dismissed from the
program. Students may also be dismissed for behavior
detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of
college policy (as published in the Student Guide).
Dismissal would occur only after established procedures
were followed.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION
Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing
faculty for approval of any variation in the curriculum
including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be
evaluated on an individual basis.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer
credit are those earned from accredited colleges and
universities, whose course content is comparable to those
in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. No more than
three courses will be accepted for transfer credit.
CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS
Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four
semester credits or six quarter credits. Classes are
scheduled to meet the needs of working adults,
combining in-class and web-based components. Clinical
practica opportunities are included in selected courses.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS
The last date on which students may withdraw from a
class and receive a "W" on their records is published
annually in the Master of Arts in Nursing supplement.
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STUDENT RIGHTS
The College has adopted a statement of student rights
and responsibilities and has provided for due process in
the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade
appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College Catalog and
the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience
education without discrimination.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
of 1974, as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is
required to give notice on the various rights accorded to
students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's policy
is published in the Augsburg College Catalog artd in the
Student Guide distributed to
students.
Students must give
permission in writing for
educational information to be
released to anyone outside of
the official personnel (faculty
and administration) at
Augsburg. This means that
faculty or others cannot write
letters of support/
recommendation or nominate
students for awards unless
explicit written permission is
given by the student to
release non- "directory
information." It is not
sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Students who successfully complete this program will
receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by
The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central
Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC) , Lutheran Education Council in
North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council.
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by
the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Office. Registration is not an
endorsement of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution can be
transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the
educational programs would meet the standards of every
student, educational institution or employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission,
North Central Association
312-263-0456 or
<www. ncahigherlearn ingcommission. org>
Tuition is determined annually. A continuation fee is
charged to students who do not complete their final project
within a year.
Clinical practicum fees are charged in addition to course
tuition for study abroad practica.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Various payment plans are available:
1) Payment in Full:
Due after registration and before the beginning of the
trimester. No finance charge or administrative fee. Late
payment fee $25. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply
toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term.
2)
Payment Plan:
Students may pay in installments, with payments due
according to the payment schedule published for each
term. By the first Extended Payment Plan due date, the
students must pay one-half of the balance obtained by
subtracting expected financial aid from the applicable
term fee, in addition to any previous or past due
balance. By the second Extended Payment Plan due
date, the term fee (less any pending financial aid) must
be paid in full. See Company Reimbursement below.
There is a $50 non-refundable administrative fee for
the Extended Payment Plan.
3)
Employer Reimbursement:
Full courses, or equivalent, that are employer
reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course
reimbursed, with full payment due within 60 days after
the end of the term. An application for Employer
Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each
academic year. The student is responsible for payment
if the employer does not pay for any reason. A finance
charge of 8% APR will accrue on the deferred balance
once the term has begun.
Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a
previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College
will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until a
student's account is paid in full. This also applies to student
loans administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student
Loan). They must be current according to established
repayment schedules.
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REFUND SCHEDULE
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be
eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges except
for the minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative
costs. Financial aid may also be adjusted for those
students who withdraw from the College or drop one or
more courses and receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments
are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For
example, you could receive a 60% tuition refund but
have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you
understand the financial consequences of making
adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling courses through
the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are
responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student's last recorded date of attendance.
Refund calculations are based on the date that the
drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student
has attended classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all adjustments for
aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before
eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance
is determined. Please allow two weeks for a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not
a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g.
deposits made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
For information about refunds and the refund schedule,
see the Payment Information brochure or visit
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
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A per-course tuition refund will be made on the
following basis:
I Through the first scheduled class meeting-100% of
tuition (less a $100 administration fee if withdrawing
from current term entirely).
I Prior to the second scheduled class meeting80% of tuition.
I Prior to the third scheduled class meeting60% of tuition.
I Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting40% of tuition.
I No refund after the fourth scheduled class meeting.
Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking
students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Nursing
program. Two full-credit courses per trimester are
considered full time. One course is considered half-time
enrollment. The Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, or 1800-458-1721, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb, assists
students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers
financial aid from available alternatives, including the
following:
EMPLOYER TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or
partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in
work-related or degree-related college programs.
Augsburg College offers a payment plan by which
employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students
should contact the Enrollment Center to make payment
arrangements using the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, TRIBAL, AND STATE
INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian students who meet federal, state, or
tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships.
Indian grants generally supplement other sources of
financial aid. For assistance in application, please contact
Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program
director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency.
FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS
The Enrollment Center will determine each financial aid
applicant's eligibility for federal and state financial aid
programs.
Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is
capped at 8.25% and changes each July 1. For example,
the interest rate from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 is
3.42% for repayment.
Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after
you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible
program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment
may extend up to 10 years.
Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for
continued education, disability, and unemployment.
Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a
deferment.
FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM
TRAINEESHIPS
Common Loan Provisions
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to
$18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500
(undergraduate and graduate).
A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or
subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot
exceed the annual loan limits.
Traineeship monies are available through a
grant from the Bureau of Health
Professions of the Department of Health
and Human Services Health Resources and
Services Administration. For information
on traineeship availability, please contact
the Nursing Department at 612-330-1209.
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FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM
A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program
administered through the College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility. A signed a promissory
note is required per term after which funds are credited
to the student account. Awards are made based on
available funds.
Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per
year as a graduate student with a $40,000 aggregate
maximum.
Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and
repayment of principal begin nine months after you
graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation
privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability
and, in certain circumstances, military service.
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need
to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time
or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or
VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you
are eligible for a deferment.
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to
$9,000 per year minus any other student loan
indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot
exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum
annual loan is $500.
Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is
disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the
student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in
the 13th month after you leave school.
Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the
Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding
special circumstances and repayment.
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Alternative Loans: Many education loan options are
available through private lenders. The Enrollment Center
staff can assist students in understanding all of their
financing options.
TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid application materials are available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be admitted
to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students
in good academic standing.
The financial aid application will be processed when the
following documents are received:
1)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at
<www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
2)
Federal income tax return(s).
3)
Verification worksheet. Obtain a copy at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb and return it to the
Enrollment Center.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721,
enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
ABOUT AUGSBURG
HISTORY
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in
America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in
Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869 in
Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities,
surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of
Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the
city's largest medical complexes-Fairview University Medical Centerare adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theatre district just a few blocks away.
ACCESSIBILITY
Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most
accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators
provide accessible connections among major buildings-student
housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and
administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition,
there are programs for students with learning, physical, and psychiatric
disabilities.
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CHURCH AFFILIATION
Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America. It has a diverse community with many strong religious
traditions represented among the students, faculty, and staff, including
Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian
spirituality and thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age,
gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered
programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations to its employees and students.
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Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state
regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed
to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1023.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN NURSING FACULTY
FACULTY who teach in the Master or Arts in Nursing
program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with
doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. All of the
program's faculty members have extensive experience in
practice and in teaching adult learners.
RUTH ENESTVEDT, Assistant Professor
B.A. , St. Olaf College; M.S. , University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
SUSAN M. HAGENESS, Adjunct Instructor
B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A., St. Mary's University.
LINDA HOLT, Adjunct Instructor
B.S.N., University of Minnesota; M.S.N., University of
Washington-Seattle; Certification in Transcultural Nursing,
Augsburg College.
KIA JAMES, Adjunct Instructor
B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A. , University of Minnesota; Ed.D.,
University of Minnesota.
CHERYL J. LEUNING, Professor, Department Chair
B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
University of Utah.
SUSAN K. NASH, Associate Professor
B.S.N ., University of Minnesota; M.S.N., University of
Minnesota; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
LUANN P. WATSON, Adjunct Instructor
B.S.N., Augsburg College; M.A.L. , Augsburg College.
PAMELA J. WEISS, Associate Professor
B.S.N., University of Nebraska; M.P.H., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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MASTER OF ARTS
IN LEADERSHIP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
lntroduction-2
Leadership Development Model-3
Curriculum Design-4
Course Design-7
Admission Requirements-11
International Appl icants-12
Academic Policies-13
Fee and Payment lnformation-16
Financial Aid-1 7
About Augsburg-19
Leadership Studie... Show more
MASTER OF ARTS
IN LEADERSHIP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
lntroduction-2
Leadership Development Model-3
Curriculum Design-4
Course Design-7
Admission Requirements-11
International Appl icants-12
Academic Policies-13
Fee and Payment lnformation-16
Financial Aid-1 7
About Augsburg-19
Leadership Studies Faculty-20
WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE
MASTER OF ARTS IN
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Dear Friend:
Welcome to the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program's catalog. Launched
in 1987, the program has been a vital part of the Augsburg College curriculum
ever since.
The MAL program offers students an excellent opportunity to explore leadership
within the context of the liberal arts. The program design broadens the skills and
mindset you need to improve your leadership capabilities in your current and
future positions, as well as in your life.
The MAL program is taught by senior Augsburg faculty from a variety of
disciplines. The faculty are committed to an interdisciplinary approach to leadership studies. Our students
represent a wide array of occupations including business, health care, and the non-profit sector. This diverse
learning community provides a rich environment for you to explore leadership beyond your own realm of
expertise.
Our program will help you develop skills you need to be an effective leader in an ever-changing world. I am
frequently told by students that the program has changed their lives, has sharpened their understanding of
themselves and others, and has opened doors that would otherwise have remained closed. To learn even more
about the program, please visit our Web site at <www.augsburg.edu/mal>.
I would be happy to help you determine how Augsburg's Master of Arts in Leadership program may benefit
you. You may contact me via e-mail at <noonan@augsburg.edu> or by telephone at 612-330-1198. I look
forward to seeing you on campus soon!
Cordially,
Norma C. Noonan, Ph.D.
Director, M.A. in Leadership Program
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The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is the core program of Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies (CLS).
The MAL program, which was launched in 1987, responds Lo the leadership development needs of both for-profit
and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the
following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an
understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems
organizations face and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to
motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent
the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may
discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership.
Leadership studies is a growing field in American higher education, and the MAL program has significantly
developed and modified its curriculum in response to new trends in the field . The program has a deep theoretical
base in leadership studies yet attempts also to offer its students practical approaches to leadership that can be
applied in the workplace and society.
ACCOMMODATING THE FULL-TIME WORK SCHEDULE
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that
the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of
classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with the
opportunity for discussion and dialogue. During the academic year, classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four
hours. A few courses are taught by the immersion model, which has fewer sessions but longer meeting times. Most
courses incorporate some online work into their agenda. MAL students may take up to seven courses during the
calendar year; with that schedule it is possible to complete the degree within two years.
COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered on the Augsburg
campus. This community is enriched by the students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate
community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs, and
Christensen Center. The Center for Leadership Studies also offers special colloquia and seminars each year to
supplement and complement the course work of the master's program.
A SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE IN THE MAL PROGRAM
PERIOD I
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
PERIOD II
Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period II, an average of two meetings a month. A
Jew courses are taught on an immersion model which features fewer but longer sessions.
Augsburg College has two summer sessions. The MAL program usually offers at least two classes during the
summer; the courses are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two nights a week, except for special immersion
courses.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL-AUGSBURG COLLEGE
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that
1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources , 2) promotes productivity within and
beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this ,
individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to
persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined in the
Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of
leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
Leadership
Orientation
Toward Action
Sense of Vision
Ethical
• Social awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Tolerance of religious and
philosophical differences
• Appreciation of situational
complexity
Creative
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Long-term perspective
Flexibility
Adaptability
Innovativeness
Facility for
Persuasion
Communicative
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Risk Assumptive
• Curiosity
• Achievement motivation
• Self-esteem
Effective listener
Effective speaker
Effective writer
Diplomatic ability
Effective team member
Interpersonal sensitivity
Culturally Aware
• Appreciation for
cultural differences
• World-view perspective
• Tolerance of individual
differences
Decisive
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Self-confidence
Analytical ability
Ability to think critically
Understanding of research
Ability to manage conflict
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Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to
four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course normally includes two or more liberal arts disciplines,
encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult
learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity.
These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and
understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the
world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative
abilities.
FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS
There are three ways to complete the MAL degree. In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option
(Plan A), students complete a thesis or a major leadership application project and 10.5 credits. In the Non-Thesis
Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 credits, two papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete 11 credits, including the comprehensive exam seminar.
PLAN A: THESIS/LAP OPTION
Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of
leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study gives the student the opportunity to "tie
together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying
orientation. A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership application project is based on practical
application. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592
and 593 .
For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP Option, refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines
booklet. Students who do not complete their thesis or leadership application project within two years are required to
pay a continuation fee each trimester.
PLAN B: NON-THESIS OPTION
One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers. The first of these papers will be written
in conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent
Project. The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in an annual colloquium.
For more information regarding the Non-Thesis Option, refer to the Thesis/LAP Project&: Non-Thesis Project
Guidelines booklet. Students who do not complete their independent project within a year of registering for ML 597 are
required to pay a continuation fee each trimester.
PLAN C: COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SEMINAR
The third completion option involves one paper written in conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (ML 589). This course must be taken as the last course in the program or in
conjunction with another course during the last term. This course is taken on a pass/fail basis, and when the course
and the oral, written, and take-home examinations are successfully completed, the program requirements will be
satisfied.
CORE COURSES FOR THESIS/LAP OPTION (PLAN A):
(3.5 course credits)
The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP
students in the MAL program:
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation I
ML 593
Thesis/LAP Consultation II (0.5 course)
CORE COURSES FOR NON-THESIS OPTION (PLAN B):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project
CORE COURSES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
SEMINAR OPTION (PLAN C):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510 Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 589
Comprehensive Exam Seminar
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ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL OPTIONS: (at least 7.0 course credits)
The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list:
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ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 521
Methods of Critical Thought
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership
ML 539
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
ML 548
Coaching and Consulting
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 557
Language of Leadership
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
ML 565
Women and Leadership
ML 568
The Global Business Environment
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
ML 598
Independent Study (special permission required)
ML 599
Topics: special courses offered only once or twice
ML 500
Leadership Practicum
The MAL program sponsors professional development workshops
and seminars. These workshops are offered to students and
alumni who desire more applied case studies or wish to address
topics not included in the courses. (Offered occasionally)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
(1.0 course)
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a
historical and philosophical framework for the program. This
course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety
of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course)
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional
aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This
course uses creativity as a method , and it examines techniques for
solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world view.
ML 514
Research Methods (1.0 course)
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice.
Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth (1.0 course)
Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors
that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values on learning and
leadership strategies.
ML 521
Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course)
Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The
course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical
reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A
special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot)
assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. (not offered currently)
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership (1.0 course)
Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm,
Maslow, May, and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson.
The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings.
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ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace (1.0 course)
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course
explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives.
ML 530
Ethics in Communication (1.0 course)
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within
human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics,
advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and
organizational settings.
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course)
This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways
of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The
course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and
organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public
and private sector issues for social change.
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course)
In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to
enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant
within various types of organizational structures and cultures.
ML 539
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization (1.0 course)
Understanding through reading, reflecting, and dialogue of the
functions of communication in organizational settings with particular
emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the social contract between the
individual and the organization in a changing world. Supplementary
reading packet, open dialogue, and individual projects.
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
(1.0 course)
Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and
other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories
and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are
interdisciplinary and relevant to business and non-profit organizations
as well as to politics.
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course)
Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals, and
contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of
arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and
their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social
decisions, past and present-their intentions, consequences,
arguments, explanations, and justification.
ML 548
Coaching and Consulting (1.0 course)
The purpose of this course is to develop influence skills through the
exploration and application of consulting and coaching practices. To fulfill that purpose participants will read the work
of master consultants and coaches, develop a toolkit, practice consulting as both a consultant and a client, and reflect
on these experiences to develop their own purpose, principles, and practices for influencing others.
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology (1.0 course)
Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication,
decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and
manage these processes in their organizations.
ML 557
Language of Leadership (1.0 course)
Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to make judgments
about rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of language as an organizing principle for social
interaction; speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives; the creation and manipulation of style; the
development of persuasive appeals; the protection of "face;" and strategies for maintaining personal relationships across
hierarchical levels in organizations.
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course)
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in
culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include
improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity,
appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic
groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups.
ML 565
Women and Leadership (1.0 course)
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and
leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An
interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and
leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches
to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past
and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical
and leadership skills of the participants.
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ML 568
The Global Business Environment (1.0 course)
Knowledge of the global business environment in the context of leadership studies is essential for modern, successful
leaders and other professionals. The course complements other offerings in the international cultural understanding of
leadership.
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course)
Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on
critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One-year coursework in MAL program and ML 510.
ML 589
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (1.0 course)
This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in Leadership. Students prepare for the examination seriesoral, written, and take-home-through discussion, readings, and critical analysis in the seminar. It must be the final
course taken in the program.
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation I (1.0 course)
Independent research project supervised by an academic adviser.
ML 593
Thesis/LAP Consultation II (0.5 course)
Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser.
ML 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project* (1.0 course)
Major written project in an area of the student's choice, to be completed in consultation with an adviser and a reader.
The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option.
ML 598
Independent Study* (1.0 course)
Provides directed independent study in an area of the
student's choice. Open to students who have completed at
least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students
must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and
have it signed by the supervising professor. Proposals
must be approved by the MAL program director prior to
registration for the course.
ML 599
Special Topics (1.0 course)
Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated
extensively through current course offerings. Specific
topics will be published prior to registration.
*A student may count only one of the following for credit
toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598, except with
permission of the MAL program director.
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Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and must
have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university Applicants
holding a master's or other advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. Should an
applicant not meet the minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a
case-by-case basis. Applicants to the program must have three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more
organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee.
Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are
handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of
candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's:
• Previous college record
• Letters of recommendation
• Experience and organizational background
• Written statement
• Interview, if requested
To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office:
• Completed application form
• $35.00 non-refundable application fee
• A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations
• Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential
• Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style
and leadership potential
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred
• Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Graduate Admissions Office, 612-330-1101, 1-800-458-1721, <gradinfo@augsburg.edu>, or <www.augsburg.edu>.
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The Augsburg College MAL Program Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries. The term
"international student" as used here refers exclusively to those students seeking to study at Augsburg in F-1
nonimmigrant status. Questions pertaining to program eligibility for other immigration categories will be directed to
the appropriate college personnel for a response.
International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternate Saturdays and that students may take only
two classes per trimester plus one in the summer for a yearly total of seven classes. With this schedule, students can
complete the required course work in less than two years.
See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process and selection criteria. Application materials
required for international students are:
• Completed application form
• $35.00 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S. dollars
• A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations
• Completed Certification of Finances and supporting documentation which reliably demonstrate that the student has
financial resources adequate to meet expenses while studying at Augsburg
• Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor assessing leadership potential
• Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style
and potential as a leader
• Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended listing all
courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any
• Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper) or 250
(computer). TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) minimum scores were not yet available at the time of this catalog's
publication. Please contact the MAL admissions counselor for updated information.
Participants may be asked to participate in a phone or
in-person interview with graduate faculty or staff.
Note: All F-1 international students and their
dependents are required to have adequate health
insurance coverage for the duration of their program.
Students will be enrolled in the College-recommended
plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of
coverage through an alternative provider for the same
period.
EVALUATION STANDARDS
Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be
based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below.
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in
the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis.
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a
grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will
count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of
or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the
second time are counted in the grade point average.
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0
Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0
Achieves the minimum passing standard
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
P
Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average)
N
Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and not computed in grade point average)
W
Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record
Performance below basic course standards
Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the
student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Office of the Registrar
stating reasons for the request and the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade. The signature of the
instructor and any other necessary
documentation must be included.)
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Because leadership issues are presented, discussed,
and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is
highly important and should be considered a
responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's
classmates and course instructor.
ACADEMIC PROBATION AND
DISMISSAL POLICIES
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the
student will be placed on probation for the following
term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be
restored in order for a student to be removed from
probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a
course, the student must petition successfully with the
MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to
continue in the program. A plan for the student to
follow would be outlined at that time. If a second
grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be
dismissed from the program by the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the
MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to
the program, such as a gross violation of College policy
(as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would
occur only after established procedures were followed.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the
MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken
elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in
the curriculum. Students may petition the MAL program
director for approval of any variation in the curriculum
including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be
evaluated on an individual basis. Approved transfer
courses will appear on the student's Augsburg transcript
but will not be counted in the cumulative grade point
average. Semester and quarter credits will be
appropriately converted to Augsburg course credits.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer
credit are those earned from accredited colleges and
universities, whose course content is comparable to
those in the MAL program. No more than two courses
will be accepted for transfer credit.
CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather
than semester or quarter hours. Each full-credit
graduate course in the MAL program is the equivalent
of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students
meet a total of 28 hours per course and are responsible
for a significant amount of individual study and
preparation.
MAL PROGRAM ENROLLMENT POLICY
Students may take either one or two courses per
trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester
enables a student to complete the coursework in the
program within two years. All students are required to
complete all components of the program within five
years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered
on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students who leave the program for more
than one trimester must request a leave of absence in
writing from the MAL program. A leave of absence may
be granted for one calendar year. Students who return
to the program after a leave of one year or more must
fill out an Application for Readmission form and turn
it into the Office of the Registrar. Time spent on an
official MAL-approved leave of absence will not count
toward the five-year deadline for degree completion.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS
MAL follows the Weekend College schedule for the last
date each term on which students may withdraw from
a class and receive a "W" on their records. Please refer
to <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/calendars/weekend!> for
up-to-date information.
STUDENT RIGHTS
The College has adopted a statement of student rights
and responsibilities and has provided for due process
in the matter of disciplinary action , grievances, and
grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College
Catalog and the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience
education without discrimination.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as
amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education
records . Augsburg's policy is published in the Augsburg College Catalog
and in the Student Guide.
Augsburg College understands that no information other than
"directory information" can be released without the written
permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing
for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This
means that faculty or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless
explicit written permission is given by the student to release non"directory information." It is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Students who successfully complete Augsburg's leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is
accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of
the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transfened to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or
employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association, <www.ncahigherlearningcommi.ssion.org>.
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A schedule of fees is published separately in the MAL
Catalog Supplement. Tuition is determined annually.
ML 593 is a half-credit course for which half of the
current full credit tuition is charged.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Various payment plans are available:
1) Payment in Full:
Payment is due after registration and before the
beginning of the trimester. No finance or
administrative fee is charged for payments made
during this period. The late payment fee is $25. A
finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any
unpaid balance after the start of the term.
2) Payment Plan:
A three-payment plan is available each trimester
upon application and after College approval.
Payment plans will be approved only if previous
plans have been satisfactorily completed. Payments
for each trimester are due in three equal
installments. There is an administrative fee of $50
per trimester. There is no finance charge if
payment is made in full by end of the payment
plan. The late payment fee is $25. A finance charge
of 8% APR will apply if not paid in full by the end
of the payment plan period.
3)
Company Reimbursement:
Full courses, or equivalent, that are company
reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course
reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days
after the end of the term. An application for the
Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be
filed once each academic year. The student is
responsible for payment if the employer does not
pay for any reason. A finance charge of 8% APR
will accrue on the deferred balance once the term
has begun.
Registration is permitted only if the student's
account for a previous term is paid in full as
agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas
1r academic transcripts until a student's account is
,>aid in full. This also applies to student loans
administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student
; Jan). They must be current according to
established repayment schedules.
REFUND SCHEDULE
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be
eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based
on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the
minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative
costs). Financial aid may also be adjusted for those
students who withdraw from the College or drop one
or more courses and receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid
adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one
basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition
refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned.
Be sure you understand the financial consequences of
making adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling courses through
the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are
responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be
adjusted based on the student's last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date
that the drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a
student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will
be applied to the student account and all adjustments
for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before
eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit
balance is determined. Please allow two weeks for a
refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged,
not a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition,
e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
For information about refunds and the refund
schedule, visit <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking
students enrolled in the MAL program. Non-degreeseeking students are not eligible for any type of
financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit
courses per trimester are considered full time. One
course is considered half-time enrollment. The
Enrollment Center (612-330-1046, or 1-800-458-1721,
or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb) assists students in
assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid
from available alternatives, including the following:
SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS
Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for
special scholarships. The availability of such
scholarships may enable the participation of
individuals of limited financial means as well as
individuals working for volunteer agencies and other
organizations not likely to provide tuition
reimbursement
COMPANY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full
or partial tuition assistance to employees who
participate in work-related or degree-related college
programs. Augsburg College offers a payment plan by
which employees may handle tuition reimbursement.
Students should contact the Enrollment Center to
make payment arrangements using the company
reimbursement payment plan.
TRIBAL AND STATE INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian students who meet federal, state, or
tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships.
Indian grants generally supplement other sources of
financial aid. For assistance in application, contact
Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program
director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency.
STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM
Common Loan Provisions
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up
to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500
(undergraduate and graduate).
A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or
subsidized programs or a combination of both but
cannot exceed the annual loan limits.
Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is
determined by the 91-day T-Bills +2.3%, capped at
8.25% and changes each July l. For example, the
interest rate from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 is
4.06% for repayment.
Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after
you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible
program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment
may extend up to 10 years.
Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for
continued education, disability, and unemployment.
Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a
deferment.
FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS
The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally
accepted methodology to determine eligibility for
federal and state financial aid programs.
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TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM
A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program
administered through the College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued,
but the student is required to sign a promissory note at
least once per term. Funds are put on the student
account after the note is signed.
Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per
year as a graduate student with a $40,000 maximum.
Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and
repayment of principal begin nine months after you
graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan
cancellation privileges exist for certain types of
teaching, disability, and, in certain circumstances,
military service.
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need
to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half
time or for serving three years in the military, Peace
Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you
think you are eligible for a deferment.
SUPPLEMENTAL LOANS:
If additional financing is needed, the Enrollment Center
can offer guidance in selecting the appropriate loan.
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Financial aid application materials are available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be
admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be
returning students in good academic standing.
The financial aid application will be processed when
the following documents are received:
1)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at
<www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
2)
Verification Form.
3)
Federal income tax return(s).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721,
<enroll@augsburg.edu>, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
ABOUT AUGSBURG
Augsburg College is a diverse, faith-based learning community in the heart
of the city that transforms individual interests, gifts, and talents into
opportunities to work, lead, and serve in the world.
Through a rigorous blending of classroom learning, one-on-one mentoring,
and real-world experience, Augsburg's liberal arts and sciences curricula
challenge students from diverse religious, cultural, ethnic, and experiential
backgrounds through research, study, and service opportunities.
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) ,
Augsburg serves the wide-ranging needs of more than 3,000 students in
day, weekend, and graduate programs.
HISTORY
Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. , by Norwegian
immigrants as a training school for Lutheran ministers and was named for
the Augsburg Confession from 1530. Augsburg relocated to Minneapolis in
1872.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the oldest park in the "City of Lakes." The University of
Minnesota-West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical
complexes-Fairview-University Medical Center-are adjacent to
Augsburg, with vast cultural, recreational, and corporate resources within a
short distance from campus.
ACCESSIBILITY
Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most
accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide
accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers ,
the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the
library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for
students with learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance,
or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and
loan programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification.
Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations
to its employees and students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state
regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to
the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside
Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1058.
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LEADERSHIP STUDIES FACULTY
The professors who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or
appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by
combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields . The program's faculty members have extensive
experience teaching adult learners.
ANDREW AOKI, Associate Professor of Political
Science B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin.
ROSEMARY LINK, Professor of Social Work B.A.,
University of Southampton, Post graduate diploma &
C.Q.S.W, University of London; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
ALEXANDRE ARDICHVILI, lnstuctor M.B.A. and
Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Moscow State
University: Associate Professor of Organization Leaming
and Development at the University of St. Thomas.
THOMAS MORGAN, Professor of Business
Administration and Vice President for Planning and
Market Development B.S. , Juniata College; M.B.A.,
JOHN BENSON, Professor Emeritus of Religion B.A.,
University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Augsburg College; B.D. , Luther Theological Seminary;
M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University:
LARRY CROCKETT, Professor of Computer Science
NORMA NOONAN, Professor of Political Science
and Director of the Center for Leadership Studies
and the MAL Program B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota;
Priest, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota.
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University:
CASS DALGLISH, Associate Professor of English B.A.,
Economics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Academy of Economics,
Krakow, Poland.
College of St. Catherine; M.EA. , Vermont College; Ph.D.,
The Union Institute.
MAGDALENA PALECZNY-ZAPP, Associate Professor
of Business Administration B.A. , M.S., Academy of
CATHERINE PAULSEN, Instructor B.A., St. Olaf
JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Professor of Education B.A.,
M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
ROBERT C. GROVEN, Associate Professor of
Communication Studies, Director of Forensics, and
Director of the Honors Program B.A., Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.A., ].D., University of Minnesota.
College; M.A., Lone Mountain College.
CURTIS PAULSEN, Associate Professor of Social
Work B.A. , St. Olaf College; M.S.W , University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Fielding Institute.
DIANE PIKE, Professor of Sociology and Director of
the Center for Teaching and Learning A.B.,
Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University:
DANIEL S. HANSON, Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies B.A. , Augsburg College; M.A. ,
University of Minnesota.
GARRY HESSER, Professor of Sociology and Director
of Metro-Urban Studies B.A., Phillips University;
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Notre Dame.
JOHN S. SCHMIT, Associate Professor of English and
Associate Dean for Adult Programs B.S. , St. John's
University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The
University of Texas-Austin.
KATHRYN SWANSON, Professor and Chair,
Department of English B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
DAVID LAPAKKO, Associate Professor of
Communication Studies B. A., Macalester College,
M.A. , and Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
VELMA J. LASHBROOK, Instructor B.S., Iowa State
University; M.S. , Illinois State University; Ed.D., West
Virginia University: President, Strategy Implementation
Associates.
JOSEPH VOLKER, Instructor B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Vice President and Practice Area Leader, MDA
Leadership Consulting Inc.
AUGSBURG
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augsburg in the summer
Augsburg College offers a varied summer curriculum
that includes courses in 18 academic disciplines
as well as internships and independent studies.
A detailed listing of courses begins
o n page 8.
summer sessi-
Course loads i n Summer Session:
Students may take up t... Show more
augsburg in the summer
Augsburg College offers a varied summer curriculum
that includes courses in 18 academic disciplines
as well as internships and independent studies.
A detailed listing of courses begins
o n page 8.
summer sessi-
Course loads i n Summer Session:
Students may take up to two credits in
each session. However, W E C students
taking two or more course credits in the
spring trimester are not eligible to take
classes in Summer Session I. Unless
otherwise indicated, all courses carry a
value of one course credit. O n e
Augsburg course credit is the equivalent
of four semester credits and six quarter
credits.
I
June 1 to July 2
summer session II
July 12 to August 12
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about
augsburg
Augsburg College is a four-year, liberal arts college located in the heart of
Minneapolis, and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Comn~issionof the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.* The small college environment, ahout 3,000
students during the academic year, is enriched hy the many opportunities found in
this vibrant metropolitan area. Augsburg's setting allows students to participate in a
host of cultural and recreational activities.
*The I-11gherLe~in~illg
Coilunissioi~of tl~eh ' o ~th Ceiltrol Associ~~tiol~
of Colleges (111dSchools, C D I ~ I I ~ ~O~I LS S ~ O ~ I
l~~>titutioi~s
of Higher Edncotiorl, 3 12-263-0456. Web site <u'ww.~~urcihe.org>
summer session info
Augsburg general education:
Courses fulfilling Augsburg's Liberal
Arts Perspectives, Core Curriculum,
and Graduation Skills requirements are
so noted along with the description of
the course.
Course levels: The first digit of the
three-digit course number indicates the
course level. Course numbers beginning
with a "1" or "2" are Lower division
courses and are intended primarily for
freshmen and sophomores; course
numbers beginning with a "3" or "4"
are upper division and are primarily for
juniors and seniors.
Independent study: Independent
studies may be arranged in consultation
with individual faculty members.
Internships: In addition to those listed,
internship opportunities may be
arranged individually during the
summer. Academic internships are
carefully planned work-based learning
experiences, supervised and evaluated
by a faculty member. Consult the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning
at 612-330-1148 for more information.
Employer reimbursement: Students
who qualify for reimbursement by their
employers may use their reimbursement
to PaY for Summer Session courses.
Housing: Students who need housing
may contact the Residence Life Office
at 612-330-1488.
information
Additional information may be
obtained at:
www.augsb~~rg.edu/summer
A~~gsburg
College
Campus Box 143
2211 Riverside Avenue
~ i ~ ~MN ~ 55454
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For registration or financial questions:
612-330-1046 (Enrollment Center)
For questions related to courses:
612-330-1025 (Academic Advising)
eligibility
Persons i n good standing at regionally
accredited colleges and universities,
graduates of such institutions, and
students admitted for the next fall term
are eligible to attend Augsburg's
Summer Session. Good standing
implies that the student has been
admitted and not subsequently
dislnissed by that institution.
Students accepted for Summer Session
are not automatically granted admission
as regular students of Augsburg College.
Those wishing to begin a degree
program at Augsburg should apply to
the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions, 612-330-1001, or the
Weekend College Admissions Office,
612-330-1101.
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until April 29
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hnrollment Center between 8:30a.n
4:30 p.m. M - W (8:30 a.m.-7 p.1Thursdays). T h e Enrollmeiit
Located in Sverdrup Hall. V
recommencl that you sche
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tion. All students
Full hv, Mav, 7 for
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S ~ ~ m mSeers b r u ~11.
~ Tuition must be
paid in full (see calendar), or you will
hopped from your course(s); a
cellation fee of $100 per course
will apply. Augsburg students who
have unpaid balances from previous
terms must pay these balances before
they may register for Summer
Session.
Summer Scs
Change in Registration: M a ~ i ycourses
If a discrepancy is found between this
catalog and course i~lformationfound
through AugNet, AugNet should he
c o ~ ~ s i d e r ethe
d most current, a u ~ thus,
l
correct.
Students registering for Summer
Session I must complete their
registration by June 1.
April 5
Web registration closes
April 29
June 11
Balance of tuition due
May 7
June 1
June 18
July 12
Classes begin
April 5
.ast day to:
I
Register (without late fee)
June 1
July 12
I
Register (added late fee of $75)
June 4
July 15
(no registrations will be accepted after this date)
'Drop class without notation
June 4
July 15
1
Change grading option
June 18
July 29
1
Withdraw from class
June 18
July 29
July 2
July 12
August 12
August 20
fill early and courses with low
enroll~neiitswill be ca~iceledone week
hefore the first day of the session.
Students who cancel their registration
prior to the first day of the session must
lasses end
3rades due in Registrar's Office
complete a clrop/adci form at the
chedule of refunds
Enrollmeilt Center (this milst he done
.00% of the refundable portion of tuition (less $100 administrative fee):
in person). There is a charge of $100 for
each course cancelled.
Students registering for Summer
Session I1 must complete their
registration by July 12.
Registration begins
For refund information please see
schedule of refunds o n next page.
If cancellation at the Enrollment Center is no later than
June 4 (Session I) and July 15 (Session 11)
'5% of the refundable portion of tuition:
If cancellation at the Enrollment Center is no later than
June 8 (Session I) and July 20 (Session 11)
A late fee of $75 will he assesseci for
students who register after the first day of
tlie term. N o Session I registmtious will
he accepted after June 4. N o Session 11
registrations will be accepte~lafter July 15.
iO% of the refundable portion of tuition:
If cancellation at the Enrollment Center is no later than
June 11 (Session I) and July 23 (Session 11)
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W E C stude
nrolled in Summer
Session I1 may be eligible for financial
aid if their course load is at least 1.0
credit.
To apply
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Session attendees
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Students who maintain half-time status
(as defined
the program
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financial aid.
Day program
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Students enrolled in either Session I or
11, or both sessions combined may be
eligible to apply for financial aid if their
course load is at least 1.5 credits over the
two sessions.
WEC program
- of financial aid available
for Summel
sion attendees are the
Federal Pel1 Grant, the Minnesota State
Grant (for students who meet eligibility
requirements), and student loans. Visit
the Enrollment Center Web site to
download an application form at
<www.augsburg.edu/enroll~. The
financial aid priority deadline for
Summer Session is May 15, 2004.
Augsburg Employee Tuition Benefit
Faculty, staff, and dependants of the
College who are eligible for the
maximum tuition benefit will receive a
60% discount o n Summer Session
tuition,
For W E C students enrolled in spring
trimester, n o aid is given for Summer
Session I as it runs concurrently with the
W E C spring trimester.
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COLLEGE M A P INFORMATION
1. Center for Counseling and Health
Promolion
2. Weekend Admissions
3. Air Slructure Entrance
(November through March)
4. Edor-Nelson Athletic
Field and Seasonal Air Structure
5. Christensen Center
6. Easl Hall
7. Faculty Guest House
8. Foss. Lobeck, Miles, Center For
Worship. Drama and
Communication
9. Sverdrup Hall
10. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts
I I.Ice Arena
12, institutional Advancement
13. Lindell Library
94 west
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14, Maintenance and G~oundsShop
15. Mortensen Hall
16. Murphy Place
17. Murphy Park
18. Music Hall
19. New Residence Hall
20. Old Main
21. Oscar Anderson Hall
22. Quad
23. Science Hall
24. Security Diapatch Center
25, Shipping and Receiving
26. Si Melby Hall
27, Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
28. Urnebs Hi111
campus location
PARKING INFORMATION
A. Visitor Parking
B . Resident Parking
C, Commuter Parking
D. FacuIty/Staff/Commuter/Resident
Parking
E. Resident Parking
F. Resident Parking
G. FacultylStaff Parking
H. F;lcultylStaff Parking
I.Visitor/Admissions Visitor Parking
J. FacultyISlaff Parking
K. Commuter Parking
L V i s i t o r Parking
M. FacultylStafflCommuter Parking
N . FacullylStafflCommuter Parking
0. Fairview-Universily Parking Ramp
35W f r o m the NorthTake Wnshington Avenue exit 2nd turn left o n
Washington (turns right onto Cedar Avenue), turn left
;it
Riverside Avenue, right at 21st Avenuc South.
1.94 East f r o m MinneapolisTakc 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avelulc, turn
left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue
South.
1-94 West f r o m St. PaulTakr Ri\evsirle exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue,
Atcgsburg College, as afirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
nutional or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientatiml, marital stattrs, stutus with regard to public arsistance, or
disability in irs ed~icationpolicies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan program, athletic and/or school
administered programs, except in tl~oseinstances where .religion is a bonu fide occupatiollal qualification. Atcgsburg
College is committed to providing ~earonublcaccommodations to its employees and its students.
turn left at 2lst Avenuc South.
35W f r o m the SouthFollow the 1-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after
each o f two mergers). Take 25rh Avenue exit and turn
left at Riverside Avelu~c,turn lcft at 21st Avenue
South.
most current classroom information.
A R T 102-S
ACC 221.S
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Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of A c c o u n t ~ n gI
Introduction to business activities, bar
Introduction t o Public Speaking
Groven
Develop critical thinking skills by study of the
Kader
col~cepts
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The camera will be used as a tool for visual
creativity and expression i~singblack and white
photographic processes. Students nc
35 mm, sinfile-lens ~eflexcamera '
cess to a
ed cost of
film, ctc.: $200-225.
Perspccti,,c/Skill/LAF: Acstllcticr
6-9:30 p.111.
7:
:in Fine Arts
Old M[1i114
ART 2 4 7 3
theory to market policy. May be taken
and reilltation. Course content will include how to
independently of E C O 110 or 112. E C O 112 and
8:30 a in -~IOOII
build and analyze public arguments that confront
113 may be taken in either order.
students in their everyday lives
Perspecti\,e/Skill/IAF: Speaking; I A F in Fine Arts
(Prereq : MPG2)
Perspecti\,e/Skill/LAF: Social World I or 2; I A F in
Old Main 10
1 4 3 0 p.m.
Principles
Argumentation
Groven
The course focuses o n speech preparation,
1 4 : 3 0 \J.I+
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organization, audience analysis, style, listening
E D C 220-S
ability, and the o\,ercoming of speech fright.
Educational Technology (.5 credit)
Old Main 16
(Prereq.: SPC 111 or 112, or Jr. or Sr. standing)
BUS 4 6 5 3
International Management
This tl~ougl~t,p~ovoking
course examines those
issues and activities unique to marketing in an
international setting. Emphasis is placed o n
adaptation of a mnlkcting mix according to the
international market in^ environment.
M,
W
6-9:30 p IIL
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spatial envimnment. Topics cotmered will inclucle:
This course includcs Financial Stntcmcnt Analysis,
Risk and Reti~rn,Security Valuation. Capital
Old Mr~in17
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Meziou
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(Mac classroom)
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Gregoire
international t ~ a d e Application
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of elenientary
eco~iomictheory to currelit economic problems.
Assessment is based on written msign~nents,a
(Prereq.: MPG 2)
Pe~specti\~e/Skill/LAF:Western Heritage; LAF in
Social and Behavioral Sciences
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of instructor)
Soerd~trb202
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explore properties of and changes in matter; position,
motion and force; light, heat, electricity a n ~ magnetism;
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and kincls of and \vays to mnsfer energy. Taking the
~'liysicalconcepts learned, students will de\elop
E C O 112 and 113 luny be taken in either order.
An int~oductionto print, broadcast and web-based
advertising and pron~otionas important elements
in moclern marketing and communications. This
course combines classroom and web-based learnilig
tools.
6-9:30 p , m
M,
i ~ i c o ~ nanalysis,
e
monetary and fiscal policy,
May be taken independently of E C O 113 or 110.
Advertising
a'tlL'-llooll
Topics: Elementary Education
Physical Science
Gilsdorf
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national
MKT 357-S
(Prereil.: MKT 252
teacl~indlearningsituations. Computer training
will he included in this course.
ECO 1 1 2 3
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Acsthctics
M, W
evaluation of effective audio-visual materials for
Snldents will participate in llan~lx>n
experiments t<>
Capital
(Prcrcq.: ACC 221, ECO 112 or 113, onrl MPG 3)
communication through the use of instructional
technology. Selection, preparation, prc~duction,and
S P C 354-S
Kapoor
B'"igeting, Capita1Structule
Management.
Erickson
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of
Interpersonal Communication
Lapakko
A study of the dynamics of liu~iianinteraction
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Financial Management
6-9:30 p m.
SverdrL4p
through verbal and non-\erbal messages; emphasis
on factors that huild relationships and help to
overcome comniunication barriers.
Sverdntl~1
6-9:30 p . 1 ~
M, W
Old Maill 13
FIN 3 3 1 3
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Perspccti\~e/Skill/LAF: Critical Thinking
Paleczny-Zapp
he placed o n development of perceptual clrawing
skills to accurately render the l u ~ m a nform in a
6-9:30 p.ln
Old Main 10
I
6-9:30 1,111
payable on tlie first day of class for the cost of
models.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
?; Th
1 4 : 3 0 p.1~1,
1
metliods and teclu~iquesof clrawing the liu~iian
composition. NOTE: There will be a $50 fcc
Old Main 16
SPC 3 5 1 4
form through the use of live moclels. Emplusis will
gestllle, proportion, foresl~ortcning,skeletal and
musculature anatomy, shading and rendering, and
T; Th
Development of the theory of management,
organization, staffing, planning, and control. The
nature of autlio~ity,accountability, responsibility,
and analysis of the professional manager.
This coursc will introduce thc stl~dentto tlic
McCaffrey
distribution. Application of elementary econo~nic
theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies,
(Prcreq.: BUS 242)
Perspective/Skill/IAF: Writing
Life Drawing
Gilsdorf
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of
the Iiousehold, firm, market structures, and income
and fi~ndamcntalsof accounting, the accounting
cycle, alld
BUS 2 4 2 3
Old Mrlill 4
E C O 113-S
SPC 1 1 1 3
AF: Aesthetics; Speaking; LAF
1 4 3 0 p.111.
A R T 1:
ffm
Olrl Mail1 13
denionstntions and lessons for K-5 classrooms.
tech1101ogy pr~ject,lessons/de~i~~nstratims,
classroom
participation and an exam.
(Prcrcil.: Students niust be Elementary Ecli~cation
Majors-this course does N O T meet the Science
Lzh graduation recll~irement)
6-9:30 ~ . m
7; Th
Science 19
A:
I 1
888
On
dl
june I to july 2
7
GS; LUU-a
I N S 255-S
Quantitative Reaso
NG 282/482-S
Statistical Literacy
Critical thinking abc
:entury B r ~ t l s nf'
gating the victc
Paideia Seminars
Schield
ttistics as evidence in
el:
~ h , , i l l ~ ~ ~ ~ d d l argi~~nents
~
in\rolving predictions and explanations.
Topics will include reading and evaluating tables,
This course studies the novel of suspense, mystery
graphs, and statistical models as well as
and terror in 19thcentury Britain, from
generalizations, traditional confidence intervals,
Frankensteill early i n the centllry to Dracula a t its
and lhypothesis tests. Empha-'c on interpretation,
end. Often challenging and sometimes sub\,ersive,
evaluation and cornmunicat
these novels drew intense public scrutiny by raising
3,
(Prereq':
issues that politer domestic fiction hardly lhinted at.
Perspecti\
II/LAF: Quan
Reaso
We will read several of the best of these thrillers,
6-9
M,
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Old Mail1 10
investigate the culture that produced them, and
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work to determine why they have continued to
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(Prereq.: ENC 111)
Perspective/Skill: Western Heritagr
122-"
Shariff
S. History
Twentieth C e n t
A survey focusing o n the nation's adjustment to
Humanities
1 4 3 0 p.m.
industrialization and urbanization, the emergence
of the U.S. as a world power, the rise of a strong
federal goverlhrnent, tlie implications of increasing
racial ant1 ethnic di\fersity, and the inipact of
E N G 361.S
Clayton
The course focuscs o n contemporary 20th century
prose works. It includes Native American and
European writers, with an emphasis on non-
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Westcrn Heritage; Critical
Thinking; LAF in Humanities
Western (Asian and African) fiction.
6-9:30 p.m,
M, W
Old Main 18
(Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
Perspective/Skill: Intercultural Awareness 1; Writinfi
6-9:30 p.m.
?; Th
Old Main 16
lil
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G S T 009-S
Cooperative Education
Olson
I N S 105-S
Introduction t o American
Indian Studies
Weston
Designed to introduce students to the content areas
of the American Indian Studies curriculum, this
Cooperative Education is a work experience related
to a student's nhajor/minor or career interests, but
course includes a n o\,erview of American Indian
history, federal Indian policy, land issues,
not dolie for academic credit. The goal is for
st~ldelltsto apply theory to pmctice in an approvecl
reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural
i~~fluences,
and Anierican Indian literature, art,
work setting. Students set learning goals and
music, and language.
e\faluate their learning with the director of the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness 1
6-9:30 m
M, W
Suerdn~p2 0
Satisfactory completion fi~lfill,thc Augsburg
Experience (AE)
developed by Mortimer Adler. Seminar topics
emphasize selections that help students to think
critically, understa~idti~nelessideas, listen carefully,
and question thouglhtfully.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Critical Thinking
June 2 1-25
sUerdnrp 17
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MAL 5 9 9 3
Topics: Comprehensive
Examination Seminar
Pike
The purpose of this semiliar is to prepare students
for a co"prehensi\.e
as the capstone
for completion of the Master of Arts in Leadership.
As one of four completion options in the MAL
program, students will experience a n intense,
collaborative, and directed integration of their
I N S 295-S
understanding of kadership expressed through
Topics: Doing Business i n the
Czech Republic
successfi~lcompletion of the examinations. There is
Stoller
Focus of this course will be o n doing business with
a four-hour written seated examination, a take-
and in the Czech Republic. Developing capitalist
enterprise in this ex-communist world offers
scheduled meetings are adapted as required
significant challenges. This course will examine the
(Prereq.: Conselit of instructor or MAL program
director is recluired.)
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appeal to successi\~egenerations of readers.
Studies i n Modern Fiction
Kaufman
Students will participate in a series of seminar
discussions following the Paideia se~uinarformat as
obstacles as well as the models that are ssucceeding
as the Czech Republic makes the transition to a
free market econonhy. History and culture will be
home exam, and a n oral exam. Cale~ldarand
(contact professor or MAL office for specific dates.)
6-9:30 p.m
M,W
Old Main 11
discussed fully as a basis for the countrv's economic
model. Tlie course will be team.taug11t with a
visiting Czech professor.
6-9:30 p.m.
M, W
Old Main 25
MAT 1 7 3 3
M a t h of Interest
Kaminsky
Learn how to determine tlie monthly payments on
I N S 325-S
a housc, boat, or car Find out how much you need
Building Working Relationships
This coursc explores working relationships in a
to he socking away now to have a ~iiillionwhen you
retire. Learn how annuities, perpetuities, and life
changing world. Sclf-assessment tools and applied
insurance work, and more. Evaluation will he based
papers help participants gain a better
understanding of the role the individual plays
within the context of \vorkplace relationships.
on classroom participation, quizzes, and a filial
examination.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
Enipliasis is placed o n interpersonal, group, and
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Quantitative Reasoning;
organizational relationships.
(Prereq.: Jr. or Sr. standing, and at least one of the
following courses: S O C 121, SWK 260, BUS 242,
BUS 252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
LAF in Natural Science and Mathematics (lion-lab)
6-9:30p,m,
M, W
Sciet~ce108
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Human Identity; Speaking
?; Th
Suerdnrl~2 0
6-9:30 p.711,
1 -
REL435-S
Vocation and the Christian Faith
iL 101,s
POL 1 6 0 3
ginning Sign Langual
3di1cti<
Mikkelson
: and tlie signs and
deaf c
~
demonstration
by~llitxof ASL. ~ ~ u u e nOt Us S C ~ ,the
of signs, practice their o n signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to
co~nniunicaterlrarlv with deaf and hard-of-hearing
people.
Perspecti\re/Skill/mb:
Lnrerrultural Awareness 2;
Modern Lnnguage Core !
64:301
dailr 23
PSY 2 6 1 3
World Politics
Personality
This course is an int
history and majc
~ o nto the clyna~nics,
dynamics, and de\,elopment of personaliry.
relations. It expl
economic develc
efforts to comba
F g l o b a l citizenship and
sace and ineouality around
14:30 p m
cast
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the 'lobe'
environme
Ises
and conflic
studie
estions explored
1
3
r wat~
111
the class
we define peace! What are the
achieving a luore just and equitable
Deglnnlng Spanish I
Kinr
Aims to develop four basic skills: understanding,
oppression!
speaking, reading, and writing of elt
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Social Worlcl 1 or 2; LAF in
Spanish. Introduction to the c1llrllr+
Spanish-speaking world.
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Intercu
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8:30-11 a.ln.
VC: TI1
auses of conflict and
M,
W
bvareness 2;
Old Muin 2 6
SPA I l l - T
Kingsley
Beginning Spanish I
Aims to develop four basic skills: understanding,
speaking, rmding, and writing of elementary
Spanish. Introduction to the culture of the
Spanish-speaking world.
perspectivdSki[l/LAF:Interculturn[Awarelless 2;
Old Maill 26
Old Main 18
PSY 2 6 2 3
~~~k
Abnormal Psychology
treatment.
Underhill.Cady
This course critically examines the political
dyna~uicsrelating to the communities and
ecosystems of the Upper Mississippi Watershed
Issues explorctl inclucle water pollution, tlie lock
and dam system, in\,asive species and biodiversity,
water
economics development, urban sprawl, far111 policy,
and energy production. The class will look at the
challenge of balancing economic de\,elopment,
social justice, and environmental stewarclsliip in the
7; Th
Old Main 13
1 - 1
OM Main 18
Rooney
the growth of individuals and faniilics. Growth
~ 11
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~related to~diverse populations
b
~ and groups
~ or special
k
The origin, literary character, and transmission of
StrcSScS
the biblical documents; tlie task of biblical
interpretation, and the history of Israel and tlie
(Prereq.: So., Jr., or Sr. standing or consent of
instructor)
emergence of the church. Not accepted for credit
for students who have taken REL 301 or 302.
6-9:30 p.m.
Rrspective/Skill/LAF: Christian Faith 1 or 3
1 4 : 3 0 p,m.
7; TIL
Lirtdell 16
a
f'lcuS'
PerSpecti"e/Skill/LAF: Hun'an ldentiw
7; TI1
Suerdnrp 202
6
W S T 2811481-S
REL 3 7 0 3
Topics I n Women's Studies:
Native American Women and Film
American Indian Spirituality
and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritllal customs, and philosophy
relationships with nature, religious oversigl~tof life
cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in a n
afterlife.
(Prereq.: ENG l l 1 , J r . standing, and REL 100, REL
111, REL 221, or REL 331)
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Christian Faith 3 or
[ntercultural Awareness 1; Writing
6-9:30
7; TI1
Marubbio
This course explores Native American \rZomenin
similarities and differences are explored as arc tribal
7; TI1
S W K 260-S
H u m a n s Developing
biological a ~ i dpsychological factors that influence
along the river, some exploration of tlie river by
boat, and opportunily to Ineet with stakeholders
6-9:30 p ~n
Sverdnip 1
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growth through life and of the socio-cultural,
of North American Imlians are studied. Tribal
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Social World 1 or 2; Critical
Thinking; LAF in Social and Behaviural Science
..
Tliis course provides an understanding of h u ~ n a n
region. There will bc weekly excursions to sites
working o n \vrious river-related issues.
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(Prereq.: PSY 102 or PSY 105)
?; TI1
2-530 p.m.
.
An introduction to psychological disorders and
Biblical Studies
POL 2 4 1 4
Environmental and
REL 331)
Perspective/SkilVlAF: Christian Faith 1, 2, 3; senior
keynote
REL 221-S
River Politics
Modern Language Core Skill 1
6 4 3 0 11 m
7; Th
Li~~dcll
16
7; TI1
Biblc and key f i ~ ~ r from
e s the Christian tradition to
help students answer these important questions.
(Prereq.: REL 100, REL 111, REL 221, REL 300, or
(Prereq.: PSY 102 or PSY 105)
8:30 a.m -noon
Social and Bcliaviora[ Scicnccs
6-9:30 p.111,
Modern Langi~ageCore Skill I
to description,
of international
J D U F ~ of peace, sustainable
include: H
y
Tix
current
scientific.based approaci,es
Tranvik
What does it mean to haven vocation! Is there a
purpose for your life! Tliis course will use film, the
Old Main 13
American fillu history as
representatiolls
in
Holly\vood cinema, as political and social forces in
indigenous fill,, mo,,en,ents, and as role lllodels
involved i n
and proliLlcingdoculnentary
films.
Perspectivc/Skill/LAF: Intercultural Awareness 1
6-9:30p.m.
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A R T 107-S
Drawing
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A R T 250-S
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A R T 118-S
Painting I
Bollman
In this first level painting course, students learn
important concepts of painting. Most class time is
spent painting. Slide lectures, denionstmtions, and
critiques complete the learning experience.
Perspecti\,e/Skill/LAF: Aesthetics; LAF in Fine Arts
I
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7; Th
Old Main
17
ART 2 2 5 3
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Graphic Design I
Allen
This course is an introduction to the principles and
techniques of graphic design i~singpage layout
software. Eniphasis will be
with text and image.
II
laced o n designing
Rrspective/Skill/L4F: Aesthetics; Speaking; LAF
in Fine Arts
6-9:30 p.m.
Foss 226
This course addresses the designed e~~vironrnent,
che intentionally designed places in which nre live
We will investigate architecture, landscape
architecture, and ~ ~ r b design;
an
class sessions
consist almost exclusively of walking tours and site
visits to prominent examples of design excellence.
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M, W
A R T 2491349-S (with H I S 2 4 9 1 3 4 9 3 )
Designed Environment
Anderson
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Strategic Management
An introduction to
Concepts and principles related to the management
Prereq.: none for 249; for 349: ENG I11 and an
art, history, or urban studies course
Pe~s~ective/Skill/LAF:Aesthetics or City; Writing
(ART 349 only)
of operating functions taught from a managerial
viewpoint with examples from various industries
and sectors.
Perspective/Skill/l
6-9:30 0 . m
4ibk
Graphi
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6-9:30 p.m,
"!lc
lgn
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Allen
(Prereq.: ART
Gyberg
This course introduces basic chemistry concepts in
the context of numerous science-based issues in our
basic understanding of the science behind issues
present and in the future.
(Prereq.: MPG 2)
Kapoor
Introduction to personal financial planning and
budgeting, credit management, income taxes,
Perspecti\,e/Skill/LAF: Natural World 2; LAF in
Natural Science and Mathematics (non-lab)
8:30 a.m.-noon
?; Th
Scie~~ce
3 15
I
insurance, real estate, investments, retirement and
I
estate planning.
6-9:30 p,m.
Foss 220
Kader
Principles of Accounting 11
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost
accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and
ft~ndamentalsof managerial accounting, planning
and controlling processes, decision-making, and
behavioral considerations.
(Prereq.: ACC 221)
T; Th
Suer(lncp I
DiversityIMinnesota American Indians
Isaacson
At1 introductory course to develop understanding
This course examines human diversity and human
of basic c o m p ~ ~ t i nconcepts
g
and specific skills in
human relations and Minnesota American Indian
using ~nicroconipi~ter
software (Windows, Word,
requirenients and is an option within the licensure
program.
6-9:30 01..
using sofnvare.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
E D C 4801580-S
Suer(1rrrp 206
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Sverdnrp 202
suerdnLp205
Meziou
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School a n d Society
Erickson
Eniphasis o n points of view about the role of
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school in modern society, relationsliips with
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parents and community, collaborative models,
I
leadership and professional development. Serves as
marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, economic
final theoretical preparation for student teaching.
(Prereq.: PPST and ad~nissionto the Education
Department)
price, promotion and distribution decisions.
6-9:30 p.m.
T TI1
Sverdncp 1
I
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Sverdnrp 1
M,
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in
and technological factors as they affect product,
I
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Perspective/Skill/LAF: Social World 1 or 2; Writing
8:30 a.in.-~lool~
M, W
Sverdncp 1
I
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MKT 4 6 6 3
International Marketing
I
H u m a n Resource Management
J.Cerrito
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and
utilization of human resources; desirable working
relationships; rffccti\t integration of the workcr
with the goals of the fir111 and society.
(Prercq.: BUS 242 or consent of instructor)
7; Th
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Gresczyk
relations. It fillfills the Education Department
Excel, Access, PowerPoint, e-mail, and internet).
Emphasis o n solving business.related problems
Principles of Marketing
Meziou
This course exarnines those issues and activities
i~niq~
to~~iiarketing
e
in an international setting.
BUS 3 4 0 3
M, W
MIS 175-S
MKT 2 5 2 3
BUS 2 4 2 3
Principles of Management
I? Cerrito
Development of the theory of management,
T; Th
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Sverdnrp 206
Principles of Computing for Business
6-9:30 p.n~,
organization, staffing, planning and control. We
will examine the nature of authority, accountability,
and responsibility: analysis of the role of the
professional manager.
M, W
E D C 2061566-S
ACC 222-S
6-9:30 p.m.
sverdncp 202
Personal Finance
LLJ,
6-9:30pnrn,
8:30 a.m.-11oon
7; Th
FIN 2 4 0 3
This co r e I an advanced study of thr. gritphic
' d ~ t y p o g r a p h yand visual imagery for print
p d u c t i o n using the computer. Studies include
identification c?f,design problems and presentation
to client.
CHM 1003
Chemistry for Changing Times
everyday lives with the goal of students having a
(Prereq.: BUS 242)
ART 330
123
1 4 : 3 0 p.nl.
M, W
This coum fulfills the Enbnging Minneapolis m l u i ~ ~ n ~ e n t . 6-930
14
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J. Cerrito
Ceramics I
~ ~ l l m a n emphasis on hand1
This is a first
drawing course. Students \vork
anal and non-traditional
with a variety
,lore iinportant concepts of
drawing med
drawing Slid
lemoustrations, and
critiques complete tne learning experience.
Perspec,
'-kill/LAF: AesthfC:-- '-AF in Fine Arts
6-9:30
B U S 440.S
1:
Emphasis is placed on adaptation of a marketing
mix according to the international marketing
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environment.
(Prereq.: MKT 252)
6-9:30 p , m
M,
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Crea
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Bartlett
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This course wil exam~nethe impact of student
behavior on stu en earning and then move on to
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explore met11
establish posi
,chniques to be used to
-t behavior in the elementary
GST 0 0 9 3
INS 2 2 5 3
Olson
work experience related
Cooperative Educa"
Cooperative Educati
or career interests, but
not done for scad
'Il address: physical space,
01 communication with
ase studies. roleparents and ridging ga . .
classroom. TI
tual
(Prereq.: Student must be an Education niaj~
Center for Service, Work, and Learning.
*factory
completion fulfills the Augsburg
Experience (AE)
A
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urse must
Graduate students wanting to take th'
ucation office.
M,TVG:Th ~ v e r d n t 1p
H P E 115.5
Chemical Dependency (.5 credit)
Broek
A n analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done
for the abuser. Includes information about school
EED 2 0 0 3
Elementary Education Earth Science
Stangl
This course is designed for elementary education
majors and includes earth science "hands-on"
health education and services.
6-9:30 P,II,
M mtly
Sverdnrp 2 0
American Indians in the Cinema
(Prereq.: O n e previous course in political dcience or
ad'"ission to the MAL program.)
Perspective/Skill/IAF: Intercultural Awareness I
ASL 102.S
Beginning Sign Language 11
6-9:30 p.m.
M, W
HIS 2 4 9 1 3 4 9 3 (with A R T 2491349-S)
Designed Environment
trilogy and The Hobbit, but also his shorter stories,
essays, poems, translations, letters, and other work.
(Prereq.: ENG 111)
Perspective/Skill/IAF: I A F in Humanities
1 4 : 3 0 p.m,
7; TI1
Kimball
This coursc addresses the designed environment, the
intentionally designed places in which we live. We
will investigate architecture, landscape architecture,
and urban design; class sessions consist almost
exclusively of walking tours and site visits to
prominent examples of design excellence.
This course will focus on J.R.R. Tolkien as an
author, scholar, and teacher. We read not only his
Suerdr~ip206
Liitdell 16
M, W
6-9F.30 P.m.
Old Main 16
Mikkelson
An i~itroductionto deaf culture and the signs and
licensure.
Harkness
Weston
Indians created by Hollywood and television.
Focusing o n fil~nsfrom the 1910s to the present, the
course provides an unclerstanding of how American
Indians were portrayed in fil~nhistorically, how this
image has evolved over the past century, and how it is
reflective of Western cultural and racial ideologies.
INS 3 4 2 3
E N G 282-S
Topics: Tolkien's Works,
Life, and Times
sensitiviv and appreciation for the complexity of the
racial and ethnic groupings are among the goals of
the course. Extensive discussion, several short
River politics ~ i ~ seminar
l d
in
b,to.week intellsive field
OM Main 4
awareness, communication skills and interpersonal
10
written assignments; emphasis on applying course
~naterialto leadership situations.
inquiry based activities that model the teaching and
M, W
This course focuses on the ability to function and
lead in culturally diverse and ever-changing contexts
I N S 264-S
learning process of scientific inquiry. Meets basic
earth science subject matter standards for initial
5:30-9 p.m.
OM Main
M, W
M A L 5 6 0 (with P O L 4 2 1 4 )
Developing a Multicultural Perspective: Race
and Ethnicity in the United States
Aoki
within the United States. Impro\red intercultural
This course surveys various images of American
D
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see Terry Cook in the Continuing
(This class will nrn front July 12-2
This course covers the ideological foundations of
Islam, its basic concepts and tenets, Islamic law
(Sliariah), Islamic economic and ~oliticalsystems,
6-9:30 p , m
classrooni teacher.)
1-3:30 p.m.
Kader
and Islamic patterns of life,
Perspective/Skill/LAF: Interculti~ralAwareness 1
the importance of horn -s
playing, o e ing and st
clasa oom visits will be used.
Introduction to Islam
(Prereq.: none for 249; for 349: ENG 111 and an
art, history, or urban studies course)
Pers~ective/Skill/MF: Ciry or Aestlietics; Writing
349
' 4 : 3 0 P,m,
M, W
Sciolce 123
This course fulfilb the Engaging Minnwpl'is requirement
underhill.cady
studellts
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Augsburg College Catalo!
2002-2004
AUGSBUR
C O L L E G E
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUCSBURC COLLEGE
221 1 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, M N 55454
(61 2) 330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College and
i t s curriculum. Although
information was c... Show more
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Augsburg College Catalo!
2002-2004
AUGSBUR
C O L L E G E
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
AUCSBURC COLLEGE
221 1 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, M N 55454
(61 2) 330-1000
This catalog should answer
most questions students have
about Augsburg College and
i t s curriculum. Although
information was current at
the time of publication, it i s
subject to change without
notice. The written policies in
the catalog are the College
policies in force at the time
of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to
know the requirements and
academic policies in this
publication. If you have
questions about anything in
this catalog, consult
Academic Advising, a faculty
adviser, the dean of the
college, or the registrar. Key
offices are listed on page 8
for correspondence or
telephone inquiries.
Published May 2002
n ureeuriy
from the President
I hope you are looking at this catalog
because you've enrolled at Augsburg College.
If so, welcome! All of us hope you find, in the
course of your study, a rising enthusiasm for the
work, a clariifylng definition of the vocation to
which you feel called, and a confident satisfaction
that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the
community in which you will spend time for the
next several years.
If you're dipping into this volume to
find out about Augsburg College and the
education it offers, welcome to these pages! May
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they convey the fundamental character of our
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mission: to provide an education especially
serviceable in the contemporary world because it has been designed in the midst of and in full
contact with the critical social, economic, religious, and political phenomena of the modern city.
This education, however practical and professional, will be serviceable over the long haul only to
the degree that it respects and pursues certain of what Martin Luther called "the fine liberal
arts," and it will be exciting to the degree it is offered for the sake of improving both its
students and the world itself.
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The study you are undertaking at Augsburcjor thinking of undertaking-will occur on a
small campus in the core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupiedwith your welfare
and the emergence and refinement of your vocational plans.
As you join the enterprise, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await
you here find the College an exciting setting, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community
dedicated to higher learning and good living, in which you can set off in new directions and
from which new destinations are reachable.
Bon voyage!
Sincerely yours,
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William V. ~ r a h e
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Board of Regents - 280
ELCA, Education Division - 281
Faculty and Administration- 282
Faculty Emeriti - 298
Maps - 301, 302
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For dates referring to academic registration deadlines, please reference the
ACTC newspaper.
Fall Term 2002
Summer....................................... F a n registration
Sept. 1-3ISun.-Tues. .................... New student orientation
Sept. 4lWed. ................................Upper-class validation
Sept. 4lWed. ................................ Classes begin
Oct. 25/Fri. ...............................
Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 18-Dec. 6lMon.-Fri. ............Spring term registration
Nov. 28Rhurs. ............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Dec. 2Mon. ................................Classes resume
Dec. 13/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Dec. 16-19lMon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2003
Jan. 13lMon. ................................Classes begin
Jan. 2OlMon. ................................ Martin Luther King Day-no classes
Mar. 3/Mon. .............................. Mid-term break begins
Mar. 10lMon. ...............................Classes resume
Apr. 18/Fri. ..................................Easter break
Apr. 2 1lMon.................................Classes resume
Apr. 7-18lMon.-Fri. .....................Early registration for fall
Apr. 25/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 28-May 1lMon.-Thurs. .......Final exams
May 41Sun. ...................................BaccalaureatdCommencement
Tentative--consult the 2003-2004 ACTC class schedule or Augsburg Registrat's
Office for changes and for academic registration deadlines
Fall Term 2003
Summer........................................F
a registration
Aug. 31-Sept. USun.-Tues. .........New student orientation
Sept. 31Wed. ................................. Upper-class validation
Sept. 3Mred. ................................. Classes begin
Oct. 24/Fri. .................................Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 17-Dec. 5/Mon.-Fri. ............Spring term registration
Nov. 271Thurs. .............................Thanksgiving recess begins
Dec. l/Mon. .................................Classes resume
Dec. 1UFri. .................................. Classes end
Dec. 15-18Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
Spring Term 2004
Jan. 1UMon. ................................Classes begin
Jan. 19Mon. .............................. Martin Luther King Day-no classes
Mar. l/Mon. .................................M i d - t e a r break begins
Mar. 8/Mon. .................................Classes resume
Early registration for fall
Apr. 5-16/Mon.-Fri. .....................
Apr. 23/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 26-29Mon.-Thurs. ............. Final exams
May 2/Sun. ................................... BaccalaureatdCommencement
Fall Term 2002
June 10 ........................................Registration begins*
Aug. 9 .......................................... Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
...... Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
Sept. 13 .............................
notation on record
Last day to change grade option or withdraw from class
Oct. 21 ........................................
Class weekends: Sept. 6-8, Sept. 20-22, Oct. 4-6, Oct 18-20, Nov. 1-3, Nov. 15-17,
Nov. 22-24, Dec. 6-8
Winter Term 2003
Nov. 4 .......................................... Registration begins*
Nov. 29 ........................................Remote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
Jan. 17 .......................................
notation on record
Last day to change grade option or withdraw from class
Feb. 17 ......................................
Class weekends: Jan. 10-12,Jan. 24-26, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, Feb. 14-16, Feb. 21-23, Mar. 7-9,
Mar. 21-23, Apr. 4-6
Spring Term 2003
Feb. 17 ........................................ Registration begins*
Mar. 14 ..................................... .Jemote registration ends (must register in person after
this date)
Apr. 18 ........................................Last day to add class, last day to drop a class without
notation on record
May 18 ........................................Last day to change grade option or withdraw from class
Class weekends: Apr. 11-13, Apr. 25-27, May 9-11, May 16-18, May 30-June 1,
June 13-15,June 27-29
*Questions related to course selection or degree completion should be reviewed with your
faculty adviser a week or two prior to registration.
Tentative--consult the 2003-2004 Weekend College class schedule or Weekend
College program office for changes
Fall Term 2003
Class weekends: Sept. 5-7, Sept. 19-21, Oct. 3-5, Oct. 17-19, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Nov. 14-16,
Nov. 21-23, Dec. 5-7
Winter Term 2004
Class weekends: Jan. 9-11, Jan. 23-25, Feb. 6-8, Feb. 13-15, Feb. 27-29, Mar. 12-14,
Mar. 26-28, Apr. 2-4
Spring Term 2004
Class weekends: Apr. 16-18, Apr. 23-25, May 7-9, May 21-23, June 4-6, June 11-13,
June 25-27
Area Code
612
Access Center .............................................................................................................
.330-1749
Academic Advising..................................................................................................... .330- 1025
Academic Enrichment ...............................................................................................
..330.1165
Academic and Learning Services ................................................................................ 330-1024
Undergraduate Admissions ....................................................................................... ..330-1001
Toll-free number .......................................................................................
1-800-788-5678
AlumniParent Relations ...........................................................................................
3 3 0 1178
Toll-free number ......................................................................................
-1-800-260-6590
Athletics .....................................................................................................................
.330-1249
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) ................................... 330-1053
Center for Service, Work, and Learning ....................................................................
330-1162
College PastorICampus Ministry ................................................................................ 330-1732
Public Relations & Communication .......................................................................... 330-1180
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.330. 1107
Development (financial gifts to the College) ............................................................. 330-1613
Toll-free number ..............................................................................
1-800-273-0617
Enrollment Center .................................................................................................... .330-1046
Facilities Management ................................
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330-1104
Financial Aid (scholarships and other aid) ................................................................ 330-1046
General Information (other office numbers; business hours only) ........................... 330-1000
.................................................................................................................. 330-1649
Fax
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Graduate Programs ................................... ,
Human Resources ......................................................................................................
.330-1058
Lost and Found .......................................................................................................... .330-1000
President's Office ........................................................................................................
.330-1212
Registrar ......................................................................................................................
330-1036
Residence Life (Housing).......................................................................................
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Rochester Program ...............................................................................................
507-289-6142
Student Activities ........................................................................................................
330-1111
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Student Government
.330.11 10
Summer Session ........................................................................................................
.330- 1046
TRIOIStudent Support Services ................................................................................. .330-13 11
Weekend College ........................................................................................................
Mailing Address:
22 11 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis. MN 55454
Web Site:
www.augsburg.edu
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A
t Augsburg
- - College, we believe that
the college
experience
should be a time of
- exploration, of discovery, of new experiences, and new possibilities. We also
believe that a liberal arts education is your
best preparation for living in the fastpaced, changing, and complex world of
today and tomorrow. Upon graduation, you
will be able to demonstrate not only the
mastery of a major field of study, but also
the ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
Selection from over 50 majors
Augsburg offers more than 50 major*
or you can create your own major either
on campus or through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). (See
page 58 for a complete list of majors and
minors.) This five-college consortium
allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without charge while
a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC
includes Augsburg College, College of St.
Catherine, Hamline University, Macalester
College, and the University of St. Thomas.
Through the Weekend College
Program, 17 majors are offered.
Emphasis on values, perspectives,
experience, and skills
The heart of an Augsburg education is
the Augsburg curriculum-the College's
general education program, which structures your liberal arts studies through challenging and thought-provoking courses
requiring students to consider important
issues and examine values questions. These
Liberal Arts Perspectives include Western
Heritage, Intercultural Awareness, Human
Identity, the Social World, Christian Faith,
The City Aesthetics, and the Natural World.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve you
for a lifetime-writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to
name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg's prime location in
the heart of a thriving metropolitan area,
many courses are able to offer rich and varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense,
the resources of the Twin Cities are an
extended campus for Augsburg students.
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, "Education for Service,"
and to the mission of the College:
"To nurture future leaders in service to
the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in
the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian church, by the
context of a vital metropolitan setting, and
by an intentionally diverse campus community"
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America,
named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in
1530. Augsburg opened in September
1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved
to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
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Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The Focus Changed
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first
president (1869-1876).
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup,Jr.
became president. He worked to develop
college depaments with an appeal to a
broader range of students than just those
intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of
Gerda Mortensen, dean of women. She
spent the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway-Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate
Norwegian Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such "college" studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and
businessman. The statement stressed that a
good education is also practical.
Augsburg's next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts
of education. This commitment to church
and community has been Augsburg's theme
for over 130 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the "non-elitist"
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's second
president (1876- 1907), required students
to get pre-ministerial experience in city
congregations. Student involvement in the
community gave early expression to the
concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education
for Service."
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and
personal Christianity This change made
Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body The college division, however, was still important
primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The College's mission assumed a double character-ministerial preparation
together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected
Bemhard Christensen, an erudite and
scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War 11, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and improve
academic offerings. Now the College was a
larger part of the institution than the serninary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modem
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a long effort
to become accredited.
The College reached accreditation in
1954, although many alumni had entered
graduate schools and teaching positions
long before that time.
A study in 1962 defined the College's
mission as serving the good of society first
and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to
Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther
Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the
American Lutheran Church.
12 About Augsburg
A College in the City
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg's emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity for
all people. During his years of leadership
the College became a vital and integral part
of the city. Also in these years, Augsburg
added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall,
Urness Hall, the Christensen Center, Ice
Arena, and Murphy Place.
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders
who believed:
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College
from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg's
commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city
as extensions of campus and classroom.
Some of the accomplishments during his
tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and
international figures at College-sponsored
forums and events, increasing accessibility,
and the addition of the Foss Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the
James G. Lindell Family Library.
The city-with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity-is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Dr. William V Frame became president
in August 1997. Under his leadership, the
college has sharpened its identity as a college of the city, providing an education,
grounded in vocational calling, that provides students both the theoretical learning
and the practical experience to succeed in
a global, diverse world.
In 1999, a new apament-style student
residence opened. Major renovation of
Sverdrup Hall created space for the
Enrollment Center, h e Women's Resource
Center, and the Honors Program Suite. A
skyway link connects Sverdrup Hall to
Lindell Library.
An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative, and
successful citizens;
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts institution
set in the heart of a great metropolitan center.
There are now almost 18,000 Augsburg
alumni. In a world that has changed much
since those first days of the College,
Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and work.
In addition to undergraduate liberal
arts and sciences Augsburg offers master's
degree programs in social work, leadership,
nursing, physician assistant studies, and
education.
Augsburg also offers graduate and
undergraduate level nursing courses as
well as supporting degree courses through
its Rochester Program based in Rochester,
Minnesota.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg's Weekend College program
provides an educational alternative to
adults who desire college experience but
who work or have other commitments
during the week. It is a means by which
men and women may earn a baccalaureate
degree, gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for a career change or pursue a personal interest in one or more
areas of the liberal arts.
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Weekend College began in 1982 with
69 students taking courses in three majors.
Eight courses were offered in the first term.
Today with more than 1,000 students
enrolled each term and 17 majors,
Augsburg's Weekend College is the largest
program of this type among Minnesota private colleges. Faculty in Weekend College
are full-time Augsburg professors as well as
adjunct professionals. The Weekend
College student body is involved in student government, and students participate
in academic and extracurricular activities
such as the student newspaper, travel seminar, and student organizations.
Augsburg Weekend College continues
to develop to meet the needs of the adult
and nontraditional student.
The Adult as Learner
Augsburg Weekend College is based on
the assumption that students who enroll in
the program will be mature, self-disciplined and motivated learners who seek a
combination of classroom experience and
individual study. Each course is divided
into periods of concentrated on-campus
study separated by time for independent
study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this learning format,
classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and one-half hours on either
Friday evening, Saturday morning,
Saturday afternoon or Sunday afternoon.
Laboratoly sections or additional class
hours may be scheduled during the week.
Weekend College students may take from
one to four courses each term. Selected
courses are also available on weekday
evenings and are open to both day and
Weekend College students. The academic
year for Weekend College is divided into
three trimesters.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg's
Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and
women with a variety of work and life
experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of
College facilities such as Lindell Library
and the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music and
dramatic presentations and athletic events.
Weekend College Faculty
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty
hold the doctorate or other terminal degree
and all consider teaching to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but these support
and are secondary to their teaching. They
are actively involved in a dynamic faculty
development program that introduces
them to current thought in many fields,
but especially in teaching and learning
techniques and theories.
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
ROCHESTER PROGRAM
Augsburg has established a branch
campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Classes
in Rochester meet on an evening or weekend schedule, making them accessible to
working adults. There are three trimesters
in each academic year, following the same
schedule as the Weekend College program.
14 About Augsburg
Several complete degree programs are
available through the Rochester campus. In
addition, students may work on a variety
of other majors through a combination of
Rochester-based courses and courses taken
in the day or Weekend College program on
the Minneapolis campus. Students who
enroll in Rochester courses are required to
have an individual e-mail address and have
access to the Intemet to facilitate the use
of technology in the learning and communication process. Further information may
be obtained from the Rochester program
website at <www.augsburg.edu/rochester>
or by calling the Weekend College
Admissions Office at 612-330-1101.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 170 parks in
Minneapolis, the "City of Lakes." The
University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical
complexes-Fairview-University Medical
Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with
the Mississippi River and the Seven
Comers theatre district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul,
home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and recreation opportunities, are just
minutes west and east via Interstate 94,
which forms the southern border of the
campus. (See map in back.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,
and bus or train connections can be made
from all areas of the United States.
FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student housing
at Augsburg are conveniently located near
each other. A tunneVrarnp/skyway system
connects the two tower dormitories, the five
buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music
Hall,Murphy Place, Lindell Libra~yand the
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication.
Office of Undergraduate
Admissions-The central Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located at
628 2lst Avenue South and provides
offices for the admissions staff and a reception area for prospective students and their
parents. Weekend College admissions
counselors are located at 624 2lst Avenue
South.
Anderson Hall (1993)-Named in
honor of Oscar Anderson, president of
Augsburg College from 1963 to 1980, this
residence hall is located at 2016 S. Eighth
Street. Anderson Hall contains four types
of living units and houses 192 students, as
well as the Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies, the Master of Arts in
Leadership program, and the Youth and
Family Institute.
Edor Nelson Field-The athletic field,
located at 725 23rd Avenue South, is the
playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome
covers the field during the winter months,
allowing year-round use.
Christensen Center (1967)-The
College center, with spacious lounges and
recreational areas, dining areas, bookstore,
and offices for student government and
student publications.
East Hall-Houses the Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership (MMEP),
the Fond du Lac Tribal College Center, and
the Education and Housing Equity Project
at 2429 S. Eighth Street.
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About Augsburg 1s
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama and Communication
(1988)-The Foss Center is named in
recognition of the gifts of Julian and June
Foss and was built with the additional support of many alumni and friends of the
College. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater,
Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are also housed in this complex, which
provides space for campus ministry, the
drama and communication offices, and the
StepUP program. The Foss Center's lower
level is home to the Academic Enrichment
Office, which includes the Groves
Computer Lab, the Karen Housh Tutor
Center, and the John Evans Learning
Laboratory; and the Center for Learning
and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS)
program.
The JeroyC. Carlson Alumni
Center-Named in 1991 to honor
Jeroy C. Carlson, senior development
officer and former alumni director,
upon his retirement from Augsburg.
The center, with its Office of Alumni and
Parent Relations, is located in Smilqs Point,
2200 Riverside Ave.
Ice Arena (1 974)-Two large skating
areas provide practice for hockey and figure
skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community
The JamesC. Lindell Family Library
(1 997)-This library and information
technology center houses all library functions and brings together the computer
technology resources of the College. It is
located on the block of campus bordered
by 22nd and 2lst Avenues, and by
Riverside Avenue and Seventh St.
Melby Hall (1961)-Named in honor
of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to
1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education
program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the fitness center, and general
auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson
Center Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1 973)-Named in
honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of
women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104
one- and two-bedroom apartments that
house 312 upper-class students, plus conference rooms and spacious lounge areas.
2222 Murphy Place (1964)Murphy Place is home to the three of the
four components of the Office of
International Programs- Center for
Global Education, Global Studies, and
International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color -American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center, PanAsian Student Services, and
HispanicLatino Student Services.
Music Hall (1 978)-Contains Sateren
Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices for
the music faculty.
New Hall (1 999)-A three-story
apartment complex along 20th Ave.,
between 7th and 8th Sts. housing juniors
and seniors in units from efficiencies to
two-bedroom suites.
Old Main (1 900)-Home for the
modem languages and art departments,
with classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old
Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Science Hall (1949)-Houses classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, a medium-sized auditorium, faculty offices, the
finance and administration offices, and various other program offices. In 1960 the
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Lisa Odland Observatory on the roof
was completed.
Srniley's Point (2000)-The Smiley's
Point building on Riverside Avenue, once a
favorite ice-cream parlor for Augsburg students, now houses the Institutional
Advancement and Community Relations
division, including the Development,
Alumni and Parent Relations, and Public
Relations and Communication offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)-Named in
honor of Augsburg's fourth president, it
contains the Enrollment Center and the
Academic Advising Center, as well as classrooms and faculty offices.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
(1 938)-Built as a dormitory and named
in honor of Augsburg's second and third
presidents, it provides space for administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1 967)-Named in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Umess, this tower
provides living quarters for 324 students.
Each floor is a "floor unit," providing 36
residents, housed two to a room, with their
own lounge, study, and utility areas.
YOUTH & FAMILY INSTITUTE OF
AUGSBURG COLLEGE
Acknowledging that faith is formed
through personal, trusted relationships,
often in the home, the Institute provides
consultation, resources, workshops, conferences and seminars designed to equip parents and families, lay professionals and
clergy for nurturing faith. The Youth and
Family Institute also supports the undergraduate major in youth and family ministry at Augsburg College by developing
coursework and teaching courses when
requested.
ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs that
increase both individual and group understanding and achievement.
College of the Third Age-In 1976,
Augsburg initiated one of the first programs in the country that offers classes for
older adults, taught in their neighborhoods. Many of the instructors are retired
Augsburg faculty. The College of the Third
Age is located in Foss Center, Room 172.
Inter-Race: The International
Institute for Interracial InteractionInter-Race facilitates interracial understanding in families, schools, places of
work, communities, and society. The institute provides training and consultation,
research, education, resource centers, publications, public policy, and legal study in
five centers. Inter-Race is located at 600
2lst Avenue South.
Minnesota Minority Education
Partnership (MMEP)-The Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership, Inc., is a
nonprofit membership organization that
works closely with students, the communities of color, and representatives from education, business, government, and nonprofit organizations to develop programs
that help students of color succeed academically. The MMEP office is located in East
Hall.
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POLICIES
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion, national or
ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or
school administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona
fide occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and
its students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human
Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211
Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454,
(612) 330-1023.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Schools* and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the
American Chemical Society
Council on Social Work Education
(B.S.W. and M.S.W.)
National Association for Music
Therapy, Inc.
National League for Nursing
Committee for Accreditation of Allied
Health Programs (Master of Science
Physican Assistant Studies)
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the:
National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
Council of Independent Colleges
(CIC)
American Association of Colleges and
Universities (AACU)
American Association of Higher
Education (AAHE)
Association of Physician Assistant
Programs
We are members of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America, and Minnesota Private College
Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Services
Office. Registration is not an endorsement
of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution
can be transferred to other institutions
or that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution,
or employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, 312-263-0456;
<www.higherlearningcommission.org>
Location-Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, WE. The
College moved to Minneapolis in 1872.
Religious Affiliation-The Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Although a strong plurality of students
are Lutheran, 8 percent represent other
Protestant denominations, and 17 percent represent the Roman Catholic
Church.
Accreditation-The Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, Committee for
Accreditation of Allied Health
Educational Programs. Approved by the
American Chemical Society, Council on
Social Work Education, National
Association for Music Therapy, Inc.,
National Association of Schools of
Music, and the National League for
Nursing.
Member-Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education Council
in North America, Minnesota Private
College Council, CIC, AACU, AAHE.
Registered with the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Office, as described
on page 17.
Enrollment (Fall 2001-2002)-2,964
students from 39 countries.
Graduates-18,000 undergraduates
from 1870 through August 2001.
Student/Faculty Ratio-15 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 15-20.
Campus-17 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
Accessibility-Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunneVelevatorsystem
provides access to 10 major buildings
without going outside.
Degrees Granted-B.A.,
M.A., M.S., M.S.W.
B.S., B.M.,
Financial Aid-Over 80 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
L i b r a r y a v e r 175,000 items, direct
access to over 1,300,000 though CLlC,
the Twin Cities private college library consortium. The James G. Lindell Family
Library opened in September 1997.
School Year-Two semesters from
September to May, and two summer
school sessions. Augsburg Weekend
College-trimesters, September to June.
Augsburg Graduate Programtrimesters, September to June.
Major+More
departments.
than 50 majors in 23
Off-Campus Programs-Center for
Global Education, Student Project for
Amity Among Nations (SPAN), Higher
Education Consomum for Urban Affairs
(HECUA), International Partners, Upper
Midwest Association of Intercultural
Education (UMAIE) , and extensive
cooperative education and internship
programs.
Athletic AffiliatiowMinnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division 111.
Policy-Augsburg College, as affirmed
in its mission, does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic andlor school administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and its students.
For Day Program FIreshmen
Karl,, -dmission
A,
of Freshmen - 21
For Weekend College - 21
For Transfer Students - 22
For Former Students - 23
For Special Students - 23
(Non-Degree)
.
For International Students - 24
A
ugsburg College is looking for students with intelligence and character. We
want people who can benefit from and
contribute to their community, the College
community, and the community at large.
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2
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration of each candidate's academic achievement, personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment,
and potential for development as a student
and as a graduate of Augsburg College.
The College selects students on individual
merit without regard to race, creed, disability, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual
orientation, or age.
Visit t h e Campus
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an admissions counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg's admissions staff is ready
to help students and families with college
planning. Call any weekday between
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.-612-330-1001
or toll-free 1-800-788-5678. We'll answer
your questions and arrange a tour for you
(including most Saturday mornings during the school year). The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions is located on
the comer of Seventh Street and 21st
Avenue South in Minneapolis. (Please call
ahead.)
For Weekend College Admission information. call 612-330-1 101.
DAY PROGRAM FRESHMEN
Application for AdmissionApplicants should complete the application
for admission and the essay and return
them to the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions together with the non-refundable $25 application fee. You may apply
online at <www.augsburg.edu/dayad/>.
T r a n s c r i p t s A n official transcript
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student
has taken college courses, an official transcript from the institution should also be
sent. General Education Development
(G.E.D.) scores may be presented instead
of the high school transcript.
Test Scores-Freshman applicants are
required to submit results from the college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred. Results
from SAT are also accepted. Test scores
recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient.
Recommendations-Two letters of
academic recommendation are required.
References may use the Augsburg recommendation form in lieu of writing a letter.
If the applicant has been out of school for
some time, the form or letter may be completed by a supervisor, employer, or other
person for whom the applicant works.
Additional Information-If there
is personal information that may have
affected the applicant's previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor.
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On occasion, the Admissions Committee
may also defer a decision on a candidate's
admission until other information has been
received. For example, more recent test
scores, results of the present semester's
coursework, additional letters of recomrnendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decisiow
Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. Students are notified of the
admissions decision usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
Admissions Committee.
Confirmation of AdmissionAccepted students who are applying for
financial aid are asked to make a $loo*
tuition deposit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions within 30 days of
their financial aid notification. Extensions
may be requested in writing to the director
of financial aid.
Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a
$loo* tuition deposit to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. Those students
who wish to live in College housing must
also submit a $200 housing deposit to the
Residence Life Office.
*Non-refundable after May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree after
completion of their junior year or first
semester of their senior year of high
school. Applicants must complete the normal procedures for freshman applicants
and arrange a personal interview with the
director of undergraduate admissions.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Applicants should complete the application form and return it along with the
$25 non-refundable application fee to the
Augsburg Weekend College Admissions
Office. You may apply online at
<www.augsburg.edu/wecad/>.
Transcripts-Have official transcripts
from all previous postsecondary institutions sent directly to the Augsburg
Weekend College Office. Applicants with
less than one year of previous transferable
college work should also have their official
high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test
certificate may be presented instead of the
high school transcript.
Additional Information-If there is
personal information that may have affected the applicant's previous academic performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
admissions counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the
Admissions Committee may also defer a
candidate's admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are
needed, the Admissions Office will inform
the candidate.
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Notification of Admissions Decision
-Augsburg College uses a "rolling"
admissions plan. Students are notified of
the admission decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with an admissions counselor
and major sections of this catalog to see if
admission to the major is required.
ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS
Augsburg College welcomes students
who wish to transfer from other accredited
colleges or universities. College credit is
granted for liberal arts courses satisfactorily
completed at accredited institutions. The
College reserves the right not to grant
credit for courses where it considers the
work unsatisfactory, to grant provisional
credit for work taken at unaccredited institutions, and to require that certain courses
be taken at Augsburg.
Augsburg College limits transfer
coursework from two-year colleges once a
student has reached junior status. Students
may transfer a maximum of 64 semester
credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year
colleges. Once a student reaches junior
status, no additional credits will transfer
from two-year institutions toward the
minimum of 32 credits required for a
baccalaureate degree. These courses can,
however, be used to meet liberal arts and
major requirements.
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better is
required on previous college work for
admission to the College.
Acceptance of courses submitted for
transfer is done by the registrar's office
based upon the official student
transcript(s). Acceptance of courses presented for a major or minor also requires
approval of the department. The major or
minor department may require certain
courses or a minimum number of courses
be taken at Augsburg.
Students transferring from the
Minnesota State University and College
System who have completed the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum, have earned the
Associate of Arts degree from MNSCU, and
have a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA
or higher will be given transfer status as
outlined below.
The following applies only to the
MNSCU A.A. graduate:
1. Admission will be with junior standing
following the Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum. A maximum of 17 Augsburg
equivalent courses (64 semester credits or
96 quarter credits from a community college) will be accepted once junior status is
reached. No additional courses may be
transferred from a community college.
2. All Augsburg general education requirements will be waived except:
The City Perspective
Two courses in Christian Faith (any
two areas)
The language requirement as stated
One course that meets the Quantitative
Reasoning Graduation Skill requirement
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One graduation skill writing course in
the major
College algebra or Math Placement
Group 3
One lifetime sport
3. Courses with D grades will not be
accepted as prerequisites or for application
to majors. Some Augsburg majors require
additional prerequisite coursework beyond
the A.A. degree. Students are advised to
consult major departments for major
requirements upon transfer.
Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary.
Please check with the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions and consult the
departmental section of this catalog.
Note: No student who falls below the
standards for automatic admission to the
College will be considered for admission
by the Admissions Committee after August
15 for entry in fall semester or December
15 for entry in spring semester.
FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have interrupted attendance at Augsburg College for one semester or more without requesting a leave of
absence and who wish to return must
apply for re-admission through the registrar's office. Students who have attended
other institution(s) during their absence
from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the
Office of the Registrar. Returning students
do not pay the application fee.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(NON-DECREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Students may request a
change in their degree status by submitting
a petition to the registrar's office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take coursework at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
An application form for special-student
status is available from the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. To apply for
admission as a special student, submit the
completed admission application and academic transcripts to the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
SPECIAL STUDENTS
(SECOND DECREE)
Students who have completed a
four-year degree at an accredited college
or university may complete a second
degree at Augsburg College. Second degree
requirements include: a minimum of eight
course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any
liberal arts requirements not covered by
a previous degree.
Depending on the student's previous
degree, completion of a second major
(non-degree) may also be an option.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Augsburg welcomes students from
countries around the world. (See
International Student Advising on page
49.)
International students should contact
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
for an international student application
and information on the application procedure. Applications must be completed two
months prior to the start of the semester:
June 1 for fall, Dec. 1for spring.
For more information, call
612-330-1001 or 1-800-788-5678
(toll free), or write to:
International Student Admissions
Augsburg College
22 11 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Day Program costs
Tuition and Fees - 26
Room and Board - 26
Other Special Fees - 26
Deposits - 27
weekend College Costs - 27
Payments - 28
Financial Policies
Refunds - 28
Financial Aid
How and When to Apply - 30
Kinds of Aid
Academic and Achievement
Scholarships - 31
Leadership, Service,
and Performance
Scholarships - 32
Gift Assistance - 33
Loan Assistance - 34
Student Employment - 35
Sponsored Scholarships - 35
that course.
A,
1 students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts education costs more than tuition and fees cover.
The College raises that difference in giftsfrom alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
churches, friends, foundations, and endowment income.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course................................4
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
....................4
Full-time students may audit a course
without charge.
Room Rent
(includes telephone
and basic service)
DAY PROGRAM TUITION, FEES,
ROOM, AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment)
............$17,825
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September 2002. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more course credits during the semester.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees, and admission to most
College-supported events, concerts, and
lectures. The amount is payable in two
equal installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course..............$ 2,100
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester and/or an
Interim only. Part-time students taking lifetime sports are charged the audit rate for
2,900
(Room rates and housing options are available through the Office of Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week)
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 2002-03 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
680
..................$
2,790
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week)
..................$
2,710
....................$
Student Activity Fee ................$
2,470
Flex 5 point plan
150
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only) ..................$
18
Information Technology Fee ..$
200
OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
Student Activity Fee (part-time
students) ....................................$ 75
Late Registration ..............................$ 50
Petition fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
Lifetime Sport
(part-time students) ...................$ 180
Music Therapy Internship
(one-half course credit) ............. $ 650
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Overload Fee
(per course credit over 4.5,
Day and WECRochesterNnited
combined) ..................................$2,100
Private Music Lessons, per
semester (14 lessons) ...................$350
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ................ ..$ 75
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) .................$I50
Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .............$250
Fees Payable by CheckICash
Application (new and/or
special students) ........................$ 25
Locker Rental ....................................$ 50
Student Parking Lot Permit
- c a r ........................................$ 108
-motorcycle ..............................$ 60
Transcript Fee
Regular service ............................$
5
7
Next day ......................................$
On demand .................................$ 10
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file
in registrar's ofice)
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to average
$100 per course.
DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable)
....................$
100
Required of all new students after
acceptance. The enrollment deposit is credited to the students' account only upon
graduation or withdrawal. Any net credit
balance (after all charges and/or fines) will
be refunded upon request of the student.
For more information, contact the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
Housing Damage Deposit
......$
200
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a conmact to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by
the contract. New contracts may be terminated in writing for fall or spring term by
following the conditions delineated in the
housing contract. The resident will be
responsible for all costs incurred due to
late cancellation or lack of proper notification as specified in the housing contract.
Application Fee (payable once,
non-refundable) ........................ $ 25
Tuition (per course) .........................$1,360
Tuition (per summer course 2002) ..$1,250
Activity Fee (per trimester) .............$ 9.50
Campus Access Fee (includes
parking permit; per trimester) ...$ 10
Audit Fee (per course) .....................$ 680
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Weekend
College Course ...........................$ 180
Lifetime Sports: Fee for Assessment
of Previous Learning ..................$ 130
Nursing Clinical Fee ....................... .$ 250
Supplementary Student Teaching
Fee (per course credit) ..............$ 150
Late Registration Fee ........................$ 50
Transcript Fee
Regular service ............................$
5
Next day .....................................$
7
On demand .................................$ 10
Petition Fee for waiver of registration
deadlines (non-refundable) .......$ 50
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PAYMENTS-DAY
PROGRAM
.
Semester Fees-Prior to the start of
each semester a statement of estimated
charges showing basic charges and financial aid credits designated by the
Enrollment Center is sent to the student.
Payment Options-Day Program(1) Semester payments, due August 15 and
January 15 as billed; (2) Payment PlanUpon application and after College
approval, a three-month plan is available
each semester. Details are included with
the bill for each term.
PAYMENTS-WEEKEND
COLLEGE
A statement of tuition and fee charges
and estimated financial aid will be mailed
to each registered student prior to the start
of each term. For tuition and fee information, please refer to the current Weekend
College Class Schedule, published each
year by the Weekend College Program
Office.
Payment Options-(1) Payment in
full at the start of each term. (2) Payment
Plan-Upon application and after College
approval, a three-month plan is available
each semester. Details are included with
the bill for each term. (3) Employer
Reimbursement: students whose employers
reimburse them for all or part of their
tuition and fees may pay a $100 deposit
per course credit at the start of the term.
The balance, which is subject to finance
charges until paid, is due 50 days after the
last day of the term. Students on this plan
must file an employer reimbursement verification form each academic year. The student is responsible for payment of the balance should the employer not reimburse
for any reason. If the employer offers partial reimbursement, the non-reimbursed
portion of tuition and fees must be paid in
full at the start of the term.
A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of .67 percent per month on any
account with an open balance of 30 days
or more.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is
paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an
approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full or, in the case of
student loan funds administered by the
College (Federal Perkins Student Loan
including the National Defense and
National Direct Student Loans and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and
exit interviews have been completed.
REFUNDS
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of a
potion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule. Financial aid may be
adjusted for those students who withdraw
from the College or drop course(s) and
receive financial assistance.
Students who wish to withdraw from
Augsburg should complete the Leave of
Absence/Withdrawal from College form
available in the Enrollment Center. It must
be filled out completely, signed and turned
in to the Enrollment Center. Students who
properly withdraw or change to part-time,
who are dismissed, or who are released from
a housing contract will have their accounts
adjusted for tuition andlor room (except for
the minimum deduction of $100 to cover
administrative costs) in accordance with the
terms of their housing conmact and/or the
appropriate tuition refund schedule.
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Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center in
order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the
drop/add form are responsible for all
charges. Financial aid may be adjusted
based on the student's last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based
on the date that the drop/add form is
processed.
Augsburg College Day Program
Refund Policy: Applies to day program students who withdraw from all courses in a
term and are not receiving Federal Title IV
financial aid (Federal Title IV financial aid
includes the Pell Grant, SEO Grant,
Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, and PLUS
Loan). This policy also applies to all students who drop courses during a term.
Refund
Amount
Wnd
Period
100%
Through the first 10 days of
classes (less $100 administrative
fee)
90%
From the 1l t h day through the
15th day of classes
80%
From the 16th day through the
20th day of classes
70%
From the 21st day through the
25th day of classes
60%
From the 26th day through the
30th day of classes
50%
From the 31st day of classes
through the midpoint of the
term.
Augsburg Weekend College Program
Refund Policy: This policy applies to new
and returning Weekend College students
who drop a portion of their scheduled
course load. It also applies to students who
completely withdraw from college and do
not receive financial aid.
Refund
Amount
100%
Refund
Period
Through the Friday following
the first class weekend (less a
$100 administrative fee if withdrawing from the current term
entirely)
80% Through the Friday following the
second scheduled class meeting
60% Through the Friday following the
third scheduled class meeting
40% Through the Friday following the
fourth scheduled class meeting.
No refund after the fourth scheduled
class meeting.
The refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all
adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits,
etc. will be made before eligibility for a
cash refund of any resulting credit balance
is determined. Please allow two weeks for
a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full
tuition charged, not a percentage of any
deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits
made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
Rochester Program and United Hospital
Program Refund Policy: See the published
refund schedule for your program.
Federal Return of Funds Policy: This
policy applies to students who have completed at least one full term, withdraw
from all courses for the current term, and
receive federal Title IV financial assistance
(including Pell Grant, SEO Grant, Perkins
Loan, Stafford Loan, Parent PLUS Loan).
The Return of Funds Policy is based on a
percentage derived from the number of
days attended divided by the number of
days in the term.
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The refund of charges calculation used
is the Augsburg College Refund Policy stated above.
Students may appeal refund decisions
through the Financial Petition Committee.
Petition forms are available in the
Enrollment Center.
MEDICAL REFUND
If a student is forced to withdraw from
one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, the refund will include
the normal percentage plus one-half of the
percentage adjustment, upon submission of
documentation from the attending doctor
stating the inability or inadvisability of
continued enrollment. Requests for medical refunds should be made through the
Financial Petition Committee.
UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL
Federal regulations require that records
of financial aid recipients who earn failing
grades in all their classes be reviewed. If
courses are not completed (e.g. unofficial
withdrawal, stopped attending), the
College is required to refund financial aid
to the appropriate sources according to
federal or Augsburg refund policies based
on the last recorded date of attendance.
Students are responsible for the entire cost of
the term including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop
attending. Students are strongly urged to
follow guidelines for complete withdrawal
from college. If there are extenuating
circumstances, a petition to have the cost
of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available in the Dean's Office in
Chnstensen Center.
All students who wish to be considered
for financial assistance must establish financial aid eligibility on an annual basis. This
includes completing the application process
as outlined below and meeting the academic progress standards outlined in the
brochure "Academic Progress Standards for
Financial Aid." This brochure is available
from the Enrollment Center and is distributed to students on an annual basis.
Financing higher education could be
the most significant investment a person
or family makes in a lifetime. Proper planning and wise choices are important, not
only in choosing a college, but also in the
methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Enrollment Center,
will help students and their families protect access to a quality Augsburg education
in a time of increasing financial challenge.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg may be a combination of
scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time
work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private
agencies in providing various aid programs. During the 2001-2002 academic
year, more than eight out of ten students at
Augsburg received financial assistance.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Augsburg
Financial Aid Application help determine
the amount of assistance for which a student is eligible. This analysis takes into
account such family financial factors as
current income, assets, number of dependent family members, other educational
expenses, debts, retirement needs, and special considerations.
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HOW TO APPLY
The following are required to process
your financial aid application:
1. Be admitted to Augsburg as a regular
student or be a returning student in good
academic standing with the College.
2. Complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the
Renewal FAFSA. Students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA electronically on the Web
at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students and their
parents may sign the FAFSA electronically
using a PIN issued by the U.S. Department
of Education. Instructions for requesting a
PIN can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Be
sure to include the Augsburg College code,
002334, on your application. Submit your
application to the processing agency after
Jan. 1. Applications must be filed by April
15 for priority consideration.
3. Complete the Augsburg Financial
Aid Application and submit it to the
Enrollment Center.
4. Submit copies of federal tax forms
for the preceding year (e.g. tax year 2001
to be considered for financial aid for 20022003). Tax forms are required for the student and parents of dependent students, or
spouse of student if filing separately
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Once all documents are received, we
review the financial aid application to
determine financial aid eligibility for all
available programs. A financial aid package
will be sent to the student. This package
includes:
Letter detailing the financial aid
award
Information regarding financial aid
programs and requirements for continued eligibility
SubsiclizedAJnsubsidized Federal
Stafford loan application
Students complete and return one copy
of their award letter to the Enrollment
Center. In addition, the student must complete and return the Stafford Loan application to receive Stafford Loan funds.
Applications for the SELF Loan and the
Parent PLUS Loan are sent upon request.
KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships
and grants that might be available in their
own communities. It is worthwhile to
check with churches, the company or business employing parents or spouses, high
schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid available to
students who meet their requirements. In
addition to these sources, some students
are eligible for aid through Rehabilitation
Services, Educational Assistance for
Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans' Children, and other sources.
Academic and Achievement
Scholarships
President's Scholarship-President's
Scholarships are awarded based upon competition. The applicant must be in the top
15 percent of high school rank and top 20
percent ACT/SAT score. Separate applications are required. The application deadline is February 15.
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Regents' Scholarship-The Regents'
Scholarships are awarded to all qualified
new freshmen of high academic achievement who apply and are accepted before
May 1. Selection is based on high school
GPA and national test scores.
Transfer Regents' S c h o l a r s h i p
Transfer Regents' Scholarships are awarded
to all qualified transfer students with a
minimum 3.0 GPA who apply and are
accepted for admission by May 1.
Legacy Scholarship-These scholarships provide tuition benefits to full-time
day students who are children, grandchildren, or spouses of Augsburg graduates;
siblings of current Augsburg students; children or spouses of current ELCA pastors;
or children, grandchildren, or spouses of
long-term Augsburg employees. Deadline:
May 1.
Phi Theta Kappa S c h o l a r s h i p
These scholarships are awarded to selected
transfer students with a 3.5 GPA and 84
minimum quarter (56 semester) credits
from a community college. A separate
application is required by April 1.
Science ScholarshipThese scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen
who are in the top 30 percent of their high
school class or ACTISAT test score, majoring in chemistry or physics at Augsburg.
Deadline: May 1.
Youth and Family Ministry Partner
ScholarshipThese scholarships are
awarded by the partner congregation to a
full-time Augsburg student who is majoring in youth and family ministry. Deadline:
May 1.
Augsburg AmeriCorps
ScholarshipThese scholarships are
awarded to qualified AmeriCorps members
who are currently serving or have served
for at least one year. Must be certified as
eligible by the director of the AmeriCorps
site, be accepted for admission, be a fulltime day student, and complete the financial aid application. Application deadline is
May 1.
Leadership, Service, and
Performance Scholarships
M. Anita Hawthorne Leadership
ScholarshipRecognizes incoming freshmen and transfer African American students with a demonstrated record of and/or
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students. Deadline: June 1.
Bonnie Wallace Leadership
ScholarshipRecognizes incoming freshmen and transfer American Indian students with a demonstrated record of and/or
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students. Deadline: June 1.
ASIA-Recognizes incoming freshmen
and transfer Asian American students with
a demonstrated record of and/or potential
for leadership. Limited to full-time day students. Deadline: June 1.
HispanicILatino Leadership
ScholarshipRecognizes incoming freshmen and transfer Hispanichtino students
with a demonstrated record of andlor
potential for leadership. Limited to fulltime day students. Deadline: June 1.
PRIME Scholarship-This is a cooperative program in which Augsburg matches
scholarships with Lutheran congregations.
Separate application is required by August
1. Church funds must amve at Augsburg by
October 1.
Performing Arts ScholarshipAwarded to selected incoming students
who demonstrate active participation in
the performing arts. Separate application
and audition are required. The deadline is
February 15.
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Hoversten Peace ScholarshipAwarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students who have demonstrated interest in peace and whose personal outlook
and career plans show promise of contributing to the cause of peace. Separate
application is required by February 15.
Community a n d Public Service
ScholarshipAwarded to incoming freshmen and transfer students who have a
demonstrated commitment to public and
community service. Separate application is
required by February 15.
Lutheran Leader ScholarshipAwarded to incoming freshmen in the top
30 percent of their high school rank or ACT1
SAT test score who have demonstrated
leadership within their Lutheran congregation and have the recommendation of their
pastor. A separate application is required
by February 15.
NASA ScholarshipAwarded to
freshmen (only) who have excelled in the
areas of science, mathematics, and technology and who have demonstrated a high
potential in careers related to aerospace
science, technology, and allied fields.
Aid Association f o r Lutherans1
Lutheran Brotherhood-Awarded on
financial need, participation in the
Lutheran church and available funds.
Gift Assistance (Need-Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grant-These
awards are based on financial eligibility,
academic record, and participation in
extracurricular activities in school,
community, and church.
Minnesota State Scholarship and
Grant-Eligibility requires Minnesota
residency and enrollment of less than four
years (or its equivalent) at any post-secondary school. Consult the Enrollment
Center for accepted enrollment patterns.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant-Whenever law and
funds permit, SEOGs are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Preference is given to students
eligible for the Federal Pell grant.
Federal Pell Grant-Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education
and are based on financial need as defined
by program guidelines maximum grant for
2002-03 is $4,000.
Bureau of Indian Affairsnribal a n d
State Indian Scholarship-Bureau of
Indian Affairaribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
AffairslTribal and State Indian
Scholarships, students must be a quarter
degree Indian ancestry and be enrolled
with a federally-recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary. Contact the director of
the American Indian Student Services
Program. American Indian grants supplement all other forms of financial aid.
Questions may be directed to the director
of the American Indian Student Services
Program o r t o your local BIA, Tribal, or
State Indian Education Office.
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Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan-A
federally-funded program administered
through Augsburg College for students
who demonstrate financial eligibility. No
interest accrues nor do payments have to
be made on the principal at any time you
are enrolled at least half time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal
(at the minimum of $40 a month) begin
nine months after you leave school.
Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation
clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study is $20,000
($40,000 including graduate school).
Federal Stafford Student Loan
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
lender or state agency in states that provide
such programs. Subsidized Stafford Loans
are need-based loans that the federal
government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school
and during the grace period.
For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan,
interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is responsible
for all interest. The borrower may choose
to make payments while in school or may
defer payments and allow interest to
accrue and be capitalized (added to the
balance of the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan is variable and changes
annually on July 1. Interest is capped at
8.25%.
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
1994:
Freshmen: $6,625 annually (Combined
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford)
Sophomores: $7,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Aggregate maximum: $46,000
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized)
Federal Nursing Student Loan-A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Federal Perkins Student Loan program,
but restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program
(PLUS)-PLUS is a loan program to help
parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow up to
the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins
within 60 days of check disbursement at a
variable interest rate not to exceed 9 percent and a minimum payment of $50 per
month. Application forms are available at
Augsburg College Enrollment Center or
the lending institution.
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The Student Educational Loan
Fund (SELF)-SELF is administered
through the Minnesota Higher Education
Services Office. Applications are available
from the Enrollment Center at Augsburg.
Undergraduate freshmen and sophomores may borrow up to $4,500 per year,
juniors and seniors up to $6,000 year.
Maximum undergraduate borrowing is
$25,000. The minimum loan amount per
year is $500. The interest rate is variable.
Interest payments begin 90 days after the
loan is disbursed and continue quarterly
thereafter, while the student is enrolled.
Principal payments begin the 13th
month after you leave school. There are
no deferments.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students. Assignment is
based on financial eligibility and potential
competence in performing the duties
assigned. Part-time work provided by the
College is considered financial aid, just
like scholarships, loans, and grants. A
maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study
Program and Minnesota State Work
Study Program-Under these programs
the federal or state government supplies
funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty staff, and
friends, offers more than 400 sponsored
scholarships.
All returning eligible students are considered. Selection is based on academic
achievement, financial need, and selection
criteria established by the donor. A list of
scholarships follows.
*Indicates endowed scholarships
1 GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Linda Schrempp Alberg Memorial
Scholarship*
American Express Company
Henry and Leona Antholz Scholarship*
Class of 1931 Scholarship*
Alma Jensen Dickerson Memorial
Scholarship*
Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dickerson
Memorial Scholarship*
Elias B. Eliason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship*
M. J. Estrem Scholarship*
Reuben I. and Marion Hovland
Scholarship*
Tze-Lien Yao-Hsieh, Lenorah Erickson,
and Mildred Joel Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin C. Johnson Scholarship*
Kopp Investment Advisors Presidential
Scholarship
Emma Johnston Mathwig Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships*
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Liberal Arts Scholarships
Minnesota Scholars Fund Scholarship
Clifford and Martha Nylander Scholarship*
Marvin T. Nystrom Scholarship*
Rev. Martin J. and Olga S. Olson
Scholarship
Casey Albert T. O'Neil Foundation
Scholarship
John G. Quanbeck Scholarship Fund*
Martin and Esther Quanbeck Scholarship*
Rahr Foundation Scholarship
Readers Digest Endowed Scholarship*
Senior Challenge Endowment Fund*
Rosemary J. Shafer Scholarship*
St. Luke's Lutheran Church Centennial
Scholarship*
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest and Vivian Tinseth Scholarship*
Robert W. Warzyniak Memorial
Scholarship*
Lea A. and Elsie L. Wildung Endowment
Fund*
Xcel Energy Scholarship
Edward Yokie Memorial Scholarship*
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Aid Association for Lutherans Scholarship
Charles and Kate Anderson Endowment
Fund*
Mildred Ryan Cleveland Memorial
Scholarship*
Dain Rauscher Scholarship*
David J. Formo Memorial Scholarship*
The Grace Scholarship*
David Gronner Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. John Hjelmeland Endowed
Scholarship Fund*
Hoversten Peace Scholarship*
ING Foundation Scholarship
Torgney and Valborg Kleven Memorial
Scholarship*
Mary E. Larsen International Studies
Scholarship*
Floyd Lorenzen Memorial Scholarship*
Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran Senior
College Scholarship
Lutheran Brotherhood Opportunity
Scholarship
Minnesota Mutual Foundation Scholarship
Minnesota Power Company Scholarship
Karen Neitge Scholarship*
Marilyn and John Paul Nilsen Scholarship*
Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Memorial
Scholarship*
Ole K. and Evelyn L. Olson Scholarship*
Timothy 0 . Olson Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. John and Ingeborg Peterson Memorial
Scholarship*
Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation
Scholarship
Clayton and Ruth Roen Memorial
Scholarship*
Loren Manuel Schottenstein Memorial
Scholarship
John and Agnes Siverson Scholarship*
Genevieve E. Stelberg Memorial Scholarship*
Wells Fargo Scholarship
CAMPUS MINISTRY/CHRISTIAN
SERVICE
John Andrew Adam Memorial
Scholarship*
C. A. L. and Esther J. E. Anderson
Scholarship*
Charles and Catherine Anderson Diversity
Scholarship*
Kyle A. and Sandra L. Anderson
Scholarship
Carl C. and Kathleen A. Casperson
Scholarship*
Corinne and Herbert Chilstrom
Scholarship*
Laura Ann Erickson Memorial
Scholarship*
Pastor Bob Evans Scholarship*
Dave Hagert Memorial Scholarship*
Helen (Mohn) Henderson Memorial
Scholarship*
Lee Family Scholarship*
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Forrest T. Monson and Thelma (Sydnes)
Monson Scholarship*
Pastor Carl 0. and Edith W. Nelson
Memorial Scholarship*
Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship*
Russell and Helen Quanbeck Scholarship*
Rev. Olaf Rogne Memorial Scholarship*
Russel and Virginia Smith Scholarship*
Roy C. and Jeanette Tollefson Scholarship
MULTICULTURAL/INTERNATlONAL
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian Scholarship*
Kent Anderson American Indian
Scholarship*
Ada Bakken Memorial-American Indian
Scholarship*
Grace Jewel Jensen Buster Memorial
Scholarship*
Cargill Foundation American Indian
Scholarship
General Mills Foundation Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan American Indian
Scholarship
Grand Metropolitan Food Sector
Foundation Scholarship*
Hearst American Indian Scholarship*
Honeywell Corporation Scholarship
Grace Anne Johnson Memorial
Scholarship*
Kemdgehiueller American Indian
Scholarship
James M. Kingsley American Indian
scholarshipL
Little Six, Inc. Scholarship*
McKnight Foundation Scholarship*
Medtronic Foundation Scholarship
Marilyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship*
Prairie Island Indian Community
Scholarships*
Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota
Community Scholarship*
Marlys Johnson Simengaard Memorial
Scholarship*
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Scholarship
St. Paul Companies, Inc. Teaching
Assistants Scholarship
James R. Thorpe Foundation Scholarship
Trinity Lutheran Congregation 125th
Anniversary Scholarship*
UPS Foundation Scholarship
U.S. Bancorp Foundation Scholarship
West Group Scholarship
Westwood Lutheran Church Second Mile
Mission Scholarship*
Women of the ELCA Native Women's
Achievement Award*
PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Margaret E. Andrews Public Service
Scholarship Fund
Class of 1998 Scholarship*
Harold B. and Laura M. Lanes
Scholarship*
Person Public Service Scholarship Fund
Adeline Marie (Rasmussen) Johnson
Memorial Scholarship
Marina Christensen Justice Memorial
Fund*
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Art
Lucy Bodnarczuk Memorial Scholarship
Norman D. Holen Art Scholarship
August Molder Memorial Art Scholarship*
Queen Sonja Art Scholarship
Biology
Biology Scholarships
Eleanor Christensen Edwards Scholarship*
Dr. Paul R. and Maxine Fridlund Biology
Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Biology Scholarship*
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Business Administration/Accounting/
Economics
Marianne Anderson Entrepreneurial
Scholarship*
Augsburg Business Alumni Scholarship
Fund*
Cargill Foundation Scholarship
Malcom and Maybelle Estrem
Scholarship*
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Scholarship
Forss-Herr Scholarship*
Gamble-Skogmo Foundation Scholarship*
Mildred and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Gertrude S. Lund Memorial Scholarship*
Clifford A. Peterson Scholarship*
David L. Shaver Memorial Scholarship*
Clair E. and Gladys I. Strommen
Scholarship*
Leland and Louise Sundet Scholarship*
Joan L. Volz Business Scholarship*
Chemistry
Courtland Agre Memorial Scholarship*
Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni
Scholarship*
Department of Chemistry Scholarships
Carl Fosse Chemistry Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth D. and Mrs. Linda (Bailey)
Holmen Chemistry Scholarship*
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Company Chemistry Scholarship
Conrad Sunde Memorial Chemistry
Scholarships*
Education
James and Shelby Andress Education
Scholarship*
Dr. Einar 0 . Johnson Scholarship*
S. Luther Kleven Family Scholarship*
Elva B. Love11 Life Scholarship*
David Mathre Scholarship*
Debra Boss Montgomery Memorial
Scholarship*
Barbara Tjornhom and Richard K. Nelson
Scholarship*
John L. and Joan H. Ohlin Memorial
Scholarship*
Pederson Samuelson Scholarship*
English
Dagny Christensen Memorial Scholarship*
Murphy Square Literary Award*
Anne Pederson English Scholarship*
Prof. P. A. Sveeggen Memorial Scholarship*
Health and Physical Education
Jeroy C. and Lorraine M. Carlson
Scholarship*
Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship*
Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship*
Rory Jordan Memorial Scholarship
Magnus and Kristofa Kleven Scholarship*
Roy and Eleanor Krohn Scholarship*
Hoyt Messerer Athletic Scholarship*
Robert D. and Carolyn W. Odegard
Scholarship*
James P Pederson Memorial Scholarship*
Stan Person Memorial Scholarship*
History
Rev. and Mrs. 0.J. Haukeness History
Award
H. N. Hendrickson History Scholarship*
John R. Jenswold Memorial Scholarship*
Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven Scholarship*
Theodore and Lucille Nydahl History
Scholarship*
Mathematics
Floyd V. and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Beverly Durkee Mathematics Scholarship*
Mathematics Scholarship
Robert Wick Scholarship*
Metro-Urban Studies
Joel and Frances Torstenson Scholarship in
Urban Affairs*
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Modern Languages
Emil M. Fossan Modem Language
Scholarship*
Mary E. (Mimi) Johnson Scholarship*
Mimi Baez Kingsley Modem Language
Scholarship*
Theodore and Virginia Menzel
Scholarship*
Music
Albert and Solveig Birkland Scholarship
Centennial Singers Scholarship*
Peggy Christensen Benson Memorial
Scholarship
Sam Coltvet Memorial Choral Music
Scholarship*
Leonard and Anabelle Dahlberg
Scholarship
Robert Ellingrod Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Clement A. Gisselquist Church Music
Scholarship*
Marjorie and James R. Gronseth, Jr.
Memorial Music Scholarship*
Mabeth Saure Gyllstrom Scholarship*
Beth Halverson Violin Scholarship*
Kay Halverson Scholarship*
Lynn Halverson Cello Scholarship*
Carol Halverson Heam Violin Scholarship*
Hanwick Thanksgiving Scholarship*
0. I. Hertsgaard Scholarship*
Orville and Gertrude Hognander
Scholarship
Robert Karlen Scholarship
Bernice Kolden Hoversten Memorial
Choral Scholarship*
Catha Jones Memorial Scholarship*
Professor Roberta Stewart Kagin
Scholarship*
Ruth Krohn Kislingbury Choral Music
Scholarship*
Susan and Dean Kopperud Scholarship for
Excellence in Music*
Leonard and Sylvia Kuschel Scholarship*
Nicholas Lenz Memorial Scholarship*
Kenneth 0 . Lower-Nordkap Male Chorus
Music Scholarship*
Susan Halverson Mahler Viola
Scholarship*
Arthur Carl Mammen Music Scholarship*
Lucille H. Messerer Music Scholarship*
Music Education Scholarship
Grace Carlsen Nelson Scholarship*
Edwin W. and Edith B. Norberg
Scholarship*
St. John's Lutheran Church-John Nonis
Scholarship*
Lois Oberhamer Nye Memorial
Scholarship*
Henry P Opseth Music Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Music)
Rev. Mark Ronning Memorial Instrumental
Music Scholarship*
Sampson Music Scholarship*
Leland B. Sateren Choral Music
Scholarship*
Mayo Savold Memorial Scholarship*
Marilyn Solberg Voice Scholarship*
String Scholarships
John and Vera Thut Scholarship"
Nordic Area Studies
Thomas D. and Gretchen S. Bell
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Olaf Gaastjon Memorial Scholarship*
Walter G. and Ruth I. Johnson
Scandinavian Studies Scholarship*
Iver and Myrtle Olson Scholarslup*
Nursing
Augsburg Nurses Alumni Association
Scholarship*
Linnea A. Danielson Scholarship*
Fairview Nursing Alumnae Association
Scholarship*
Philosophy
Kenneth C. Bailey Philosophy Scholarship*
Dr. Kenneth C. and Mrs. Dorothy A. Bailey
Scholarship*
Physician Assistant
Alne Swensen Scholarship*
Dr. Kristofer and Mrs. Berth E. Hagen
Memorial Scholarship*
W Financial Information
Physics
Floyd \! and Ruth M. Case Scholarship*
Theodore J. Hanwick Physics Scholarship*
Alfred A. Iversen Scholarship
NASA Space Grant Scholarship
Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholarship*
Political Science
Martin and Sylvia Sabo Scholarship*
Myles Stenshoel Scholarship*
Psychology
Jacob and Ella Hoversten Scholarship*
Rev. and Mrs. George Pauluk Scholarship
Religion Scholarships
Augsburg College Associates Scholarship*
Norman and Louise Bockbrader
Scholarship*
Andrew and Constance Burgess Scholarship*
Thorvald Olsen and Anna Constance
Burntvedt Memorial Scholarship*
Rev. Donald C. Carlson Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Henning and Sellstine Dahlberg Memorial
Scholarship*
Ernest S. Egertson Family Scholarship*
Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Scholarship*
Luthard 0 . Gjerde Scholarship*
Rev. Dr. Harald D. and Jonette T. Grindal
Scholarship*
Elias P Harbo Memorial Scholarship*
Arnold and Neola Hardel Memorial
Scholarship*
Iver and Marie Iverson Scholarship*
Pastor George J. Kundson Memorial
Scholarship*
Rev. Arnold J. Melom Memorial
Scholarship*
Gerda Mortensen Memorial Scholarship*
Onesimus Scholarship*
Johan H. 0. Rodvik Memorial Scholarship*
Ronholm Scholarship*
Rev. Lawrence and Gertrude Sateren
Scholarship*
Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack
Scholarship*
Moms G. C. and Hanna Vaagenes
Missionary Scholarship Fund*
Johan L. Weltzin Memorial Scholarship*
Social Work
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship*
Blanca-Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship*
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship*
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for
Minority Social Work Students*
Bodo E Suemnig Memorial Scholarship*
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship*
Sociology
Adolph Paulson Memorial Prize*
Speech/Communication/ Theatre Arts
Ailene Cole Theatre Arts Scholarship*
Performing Arts Scholarship (Drama)
Esther J. Olson Memorial Theatre
Arts/Religion Scholarship*
E
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gifts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where students, faculty, and staff gather each day to
give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts, and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide
for students to explore their own faith.
xperiences in the classroom are an
important part of college life, but learning
and development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
learning and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
Student Government is organized into
the executive branch, the legislative
branch, and the judicial branch. Elections
are held in the spring for the next year.
Freshmen elect their representatives in the
fall of their first year. Many kinds of
Through Student Government, students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student
Government also sponsors and directs student organizations, protects student rights,
and provides the means for discussions
and action on all issues pertaining to student life at Augsburg.
Augsburg College created a program
entitled Exploring Our Gifts through the
generous support of the Lilly Endowment.
Established in Spring 2002, the Exploring
Our Gifts program is designed to help students in their college journey to make connections between faith, vocation, and
work. The program will assist students in
this journey by intentionally introducing
vocational themes into the cumculum, cocumcular activities, service-learning experiences, and mentoring relationships at the
college. Exploring Our Gifts also provides
resources to encourage students to explore
Christian ministry. Contact the director of
Exploring Our Gifts for further information about the program.
The college pastor, associate college
pastor, and campus ministry staff have
offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama, and Communication
and are available for spiritual guidance,
counseling, support, or information.
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
The Christensen Center is the focus of
leisure-time activity on campus. Cooper's
Attic (student lounge) is a popular hangout located in the lower level. Many of the
clubs that unite classroom and non-classroom related interests meet here. Student
offices in this area include the College
newspaper, the Echo; the yearbook, The
Augsburgian; Student Government; and the
Augsburg Student Activities Council.
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These
activities include dances, films, theme
events, name entertainment, and visiting
personalities in various fields.
The Student Activities Program creates
opportunities for students to enhance their
leadership skills through active involvement in developing events, activities, and
organizations that serve the student community Hundreds of major programming
efforts and targeted activities for specific
student interests are generated through
these efforts and make Augsburg a dynamic and enjoyable interactive environment.
involvement are possible-program planning, writing, editing, or service opportunities. If you want to get involved, contact
the president or vice president of the student body in their offices in the lower level
of the Christensen Center.
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities.
Broomball has been an especially popular
coed sport. Check schedules for times
when there is open use of the gymnasium
and ice arena.
During 1999-2000, Augsburg men's and
women's athletics marked the 75th
anniversary of intercollegiate competition.
Augsburg is affiliated with the
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (MIAC) and is a member of
the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division 111. Men
annually compete in football, soccer, cross
country, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling,
baseball, track and field, and golf. Women
annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball,
track and field, and golf.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Students have many opportunities to
participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the
city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band,
and Orchestra perform on national and
international tours. Many other ensembles
are available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Program and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
workshops with visiting arts professionals.
FINE ARTS
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The Karen M. Housh Tutor Center,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, arranges
The Academic Skills Center, located in
Room 18 of Foss Center, is designed to
offer students study-skills assistance so
that they may achieve academic success.
The center assists students in improving
their skills in such areas as time management, notetaking, textbook reading and
comprehension, test-taking, and concentration and memory improvement. Diagnostic
testing is also available to assess skills in
reading, vocabulary, spelling, study strategies, and learning styles. The staff will
assist students in developing effective and
efficient study skills.
1 ACADEMIC SKILLS CENTER
Augsburg's mission focuses on student
learning in the broadest sense. As an indication of the emphasis placed on student
learning, the student and academic affairs
offices work to bring together the student
learning found in the classroom with the
activities of experiential education and
work, residence life, and the learning
resources of the library and information
technology. The following sections elaborate on facets of student life. The formal
academic programs and requirements are
described on page 56.
At Augsburg, sports are for the average
student as well as the intercollegiate
athlete. The campus offers on a spaceavailable basis a double-rink ice arena,
gymnasium, tennis courts, a fitness center
with workout machines and weight room,
and an air supported dome over the athletic
field for winter fitness use by walkers and
runners. (See Fitness Center on page 49.)
SPORTS AND RECREATION
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The CLASS staff includes disability specialists who meet individually with students to provide them with general academic support services. This includes helping
students to develop the learning strategies
and organizationltime management skills
needed to be successful at the college level
Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS)-The Center
for Learning and Adaptive Student Services
(CLASS) Program serves approximately
200 students and is recognized as a leader
in supporting college students with hidden
disabilities. The CLASS Program exemplifies the College's commitment to provide a
high-quality liberal arts education for students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and preparation. Augsburg is committed to recruiting, retaining, and graduating students with diagnosed learning,
attentional, and psychiatric disabilities who
demonstrate the ability and willingness to
participate in college-level learning.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES
The John Evans Learning Laboratory,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, offers
students the opportunity to improve skills
in reading, writing, and mathematics
through the use of computer software, as
well as to review and prepare software for
tests such as PPST, MCAT, LSAT, and GRE.
Tutors are available to demonstrate the
uses of the software, and students are able
to monitor their progress.
for students to meet with tutors for content tutoring in most freshman- and
sophomore-level courses. The center also
notifies students of tutoring labs available
and coordinates supplementary instruction
sessions, in which tutors attend the classes
and lead discussions after class on major
concepts of the course.
*Individual meetings with the physical
disabilities specialist on a regularly scheduled basis
*Assistancewith organization and time
management issues
Access Center-The Access Center
provides support and specialized services
to students with documented physical disabilities. The goal of the Access Center is
to assist students in reaching their individual potential, to promote their independence, and to ensure their access to the
educational experience at Augsburg
College. Areas of assistance include but are
not limited to:
For more information, please contact
the CLASS Program at 612-330-1053 to
request a copy of the CLASS brochure
andfor to schedule an appointment with a
specialist.
The Groves Computer Lab is designed
for students with disabilities and contains
computers and adaptive equipment to
assist them in their academic progress.
This level of individualized, academic
support is possible through an endowment
from the Gage family, which allows the
CLASS Program to provide specialized services to its students, especially those with
learning disabilities.
and to acquire and refine self-advocacy
skills. During the semester, specialists meet
with students and take an active role to
assist them with advising and registration
for courses. Specialists also meet individually with students to review their documentation and determine appropriate academic accommodations. The accommodations specialist coordinates testing accommodations, note taking services, taped
textbooks, adaptive technology (such as
dictation and voice recognition software,
book scanning software) and provides general computer assistance.
For more information, please contact
the Access Center at 612-330-1749.
Through a system of skyways and tunnels, the majority of the Augsburg campus
is accessible to those with mobility impairments ensuring access regardless of the
weather. There are a variety of modified
and fully accessible rooms available in the
residence halls.
The Access Center also provides academic accommodations for students. These
include providing note takers, taped texts,
typing of papers, sign language interpreters, and adaptive physical education
courses. Adaptive technologies available
through the center include Braille translating software, a Braille printer, CCTY TTY,
Jaws, and speech recognition software.
*Academic advising and registration
-Housing assistance
*Advocacywith faculty and staff
*Assistancewith community support
services and other non-academic issues
McNair Scholars Program-The
McNair Scholars Program is designed to
prepare participants for doctoral studies
through involvement in research and other
scholarly activities. The goal of McNair is
to increase graduate degree attainment of
students from underrepresented segments
TRIO programs are federal grant programs, funded by the U.S. Department of
Education, which seek to help students
overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. TRIO
programs are designed to help students
prepare for college, adjust to college life,
and attain good academic standing. They
also help students improve their likelihood
of transfer and graduation from a four-year
degree program in addition to preparation
for graduate school.
TRIO PROGRAMS
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*An intensive summer student-faculty
research collaboration
-An academic-year student-faculty
teaching collaboration
.Individual and group programs to
assure student academic success, including
preparation for the GRE
*Social and cultural activities to enrich
participants' academic perspectives
*Opportunities for conference travel
and professional presentation of students'
original research
*Assistancein identifying and applying
to Ph.D. programs and seelung scholarships
*Graduate school fairs, and aid to visit
the schools you apply to
*Financial aid exploration and fee
waivers for grad school application, as well
as McNair designated fellowships
*Activities to improve study and testtaking skills, as well as research and library
skills
The major components of the Augsburg
College McNair Scholars Program are:
Students eligible to become McNair
Scholars are sophomore, junior, and senior
undergraduates currently enrolled at
Augsburg, who exhibit strong academic
potential, and who are 1) low income and
first-generation college students, or 2)
members of groups underrepresented in
graduate education (i.e., BlacWAfrican
American, Hispanic, or American
IndianIAlaskan Native), or 3) individuals
from other groups underrepresented in
doctoral study (e.g., women in some areas
of science, persons underrepresented in
other disciplines). The Augsburg McNair
program serves 18 students per year.
of society and to encourage these students
to consider becoming college professors.
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The mission of the StepUP Program at
Augsburg College is threefold: (1) it strives
to affirm the College's commitment to provide a high-quality liberal arts education
for students with diverse backgrounds,
experiences, and preparation; (2) it provides students in recovery who demonstrate the willingness and ability to participate in college-level learning with ongoing
STEPUP PROGRAM
Students may apply for SSS anytime
after admission to Augsburg College. For
more information, an application, or to
make an appointment with an SSS adviser,
please contact SSS program staff at
612-330-1311.
*Individual academic advising and support
*Financial aid counseling
*Academic progress monitoring
*Academic success workshops
*Student leadership development
*SociaVculturalstudent events
*Summer Bridge program including
summer term college coursework, seminars, and advising for a small group of
incoming first-year students
*Need-based scholarships for first and
second year students participating in SSS
Augsburg Student Support S e ~ c e s
serves 160 students, including day and
Weekend College Students. Components of
the SSS program include:
Student Support Services-Student
Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program
designed to support students toward college retention and graduation. The program serves students who are low income,
first generation college students (neither
parent has a four-year degree), and students with disabilities to develop the skills
and motivation necessary to successfully
pursue and earn a baccalaureate degree.
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership: MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis and St. Paul Public School
D i s ~ c t sintended
,
to increase the number
of American Indian teachers in these districts. Funded by the Minnesota State
Legislature in 1990, this project is designed
Intertribal Student Union: ITSU serves
as a peer support group for incoming and
currently-enrolled American Indian students. ITSU also organizes and co-sponsors
cultural events.
Other components of the program are:
Assists with application process
Helps students secure financial aid
Nurtures students' identification as an
American Indian
Provides opportunities for students to
learn about their heritage
Provides opportunities for the campus community to learn about American
Indian culture
Provides academic advising and
assists in the development of individual
education plans
The American Indian Student Services
Program was established in 1978 to recruit
and retain Inman students. Its mission is to
provide a cultural context for American
Indian students that encourages and promotes personal and academic growth and
teaches students to successfully navigate
Augsburg's policies, procedures and expectations. The program
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT
SERVICES
study and living skills that support them in
their academic progress toward a degree;
and (3) it supports students in their commitment to sobriety.
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The PAC serves the Augsburg College
community by providing culturally conscious personal, academic, financial, preprofessional and transitional support for
students of Afrikan descent. This service
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces
its roots to an event held in 1968 called
"One Day in May" when Augsburg hosted
a series of interactive programs with the
community As a result, Black Student
Affairs was born. It has evolved, over the
years, into the PAC.
PAN-AFRIKAN STUDENT SERVICES
The Augsburg Asian Student
Association is affiliated with the program.
The association organizes various activities
during the academic year to increase the
network of friendship and support for
Asians, other students at Augsburg, and
the surrounding community.
The program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
procedures, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development,
academic and non-academic pursuits, and
employment and placement referrals.
The Pan-Asian Student Services
Program was created in 1992 to recruit and
retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities where
Asian students can be involved in and contribute t b all aspects of academic and student life.
PAN-ASIAN STUDENT SERVICES
as a special grant and loan forgiveness
program. Students who are awarded
state teaching licensure may then apply
for loan forgiveness. For each year the student teaches, one fifth of the loan will be
forgiven.
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The program advises the Latino
Student Association and supports academic, social, and cultural events, as well as
other activities that improve the academic
and personal development of Hispanic1
Latino students and provide awareness of
the unique aspects of Hispanic culture.
Students find assistance in admissions
and financial aid procedures, orientation
and registration, academic planning, career
counseling, housing, internships and
employment, and placement referrals.
The HispanidLatino Student Services
Program offers students individualized
attention in many areas, including academic
support, counseling, and advocacy.
HISPANICILATINO STUDENT
SERVICES
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to enable students of Afrikan
descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the
Augsburg community. PASU sponsors
social and cultural activities that are open
to all students. The PACPASU is located in
208- 209 Murphy Place.
enhances the recruitment, retention, and
graduation of Pan-Afrikan students and
enables their learning experience to be
interactive. The PAC brings the knowledge
and experience of Afrikan people in the
Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming and is a clearinghouse
for information regarding the Afnkan
Diaspora and networks with the PanAfrikan community. Its motto is "Learning
for all Afikan people, learning about all
Afrikan people."
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Health Promotion offers a wide
spectrum of activities and events that
increase awareness of health issues and
assist students in adapting new behaviors
for a healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion
also works with various campus agencies
to foster positive change within the
campus environment.
Health Promotion
Through the relationship with a skilled
counselor, a student may discuss personal
issues such as stress, depression, roommate
problems, intimacy and sexuality drug use,
family problems, motivation, transitions,
breaking away from family, self-image, difficult decisions, eating concerns, etc.
Professional counseling can make a substantial contribution to the educational
experiences of the student by providing the
opportunity for increased self-understanding and personal growth.
Counseling provides a supportive environment where students have many opportunities to gain self-awareness through personal exploration with the assistance of
trained, experienced counselors.
Counselors serve as advocates providing
support and assistance with direction.
Services include individual counseling,
group counseling, psychological testing,
assessment and referral, workshops, and
consultation and outreach.
Counseling
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Located on the lower level of Melby
Hall, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center was
built in 1993 and equipped with stationary
bicycles, stair steppers, treadmills, and
other aerobic workout machines. It
includes a weight room with universal and
free weight systems. All staff, students, and
faculty may use the center.
FITNESS CENTER
AUGSBURG COLLEGE SUPPORTS
HEALTHY LEARNERS IN A HEALTHY
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT!
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with
UFP -Smiley's Clinic. These services are
limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley's Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at
the time of the visit. Emergency services of
any kind are not covered through the contract between Augsburg and Smiley's
Clinic. Students with health insurance can
also access Smiley's Clinic for a variety of
clinic or other health services. A student's
health insurance provider will be billed for
medical services and the student will be
responsible for any co-pays or deductibles
associated with their insurance.
H HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES
Augsburg College does not require that
students have health insurance, with the
exception of international students and
students who participate in intercollegiate
athletics. If a student is not covered by a
health insurance plan, they may purchase a
student policy by contacting the Center for
Counseling and Health Promotion for
more information.
HEALTH INSURANCE
(Also see Study Opportunities Abroad
on page 63 and Student Teaching Abroad
on page 65.)
The International Student Organization
(ISO) provides a forum for the interests
and concerns of international students and
fosters productive interaction between
them, the college administration, and U.S.
students. This mission is accomplished
through yearly programming of events
such as International Week, sponsorship of
forums on international issues, and outings
to sites of interest in the community.
Information on how to get involved is
available through ISA.
New international students participate
in an orientation program that provides
practical information on housing, health
insurance, taxes, banking, local transportation, and applying for a social security
card. Students use intercultural communication theory to explore their adjustment
to a new culture and education system.
-Fulfilling duties of Designated School
Official (DSO) for F-1 student visa program and Responsible Officer (RO) for J-1
studentlscholar exchange program
-General advocacy for international
students
-Advising the International Student
Organization
*Facilitating intercultural skill building
sessions for students, faculty, and staff
-Celebrating diversity of cultures by
increasing awareness of internationallintercultural issues
Responsibilities of ISA include:
The Director of International Student
Advising advises international students on
educational, personal, and immigration
issues.
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Resident students have access to a 24hour computer lounge and study, 24-hour
security, laundry facilities, and vending
machines. All rooms and apartments are
equipped with hook-ups for telephone,
cable television, computers, and Internet
access. A skyway connecting the lobby of
Urness and Mortensen Hall to Christensen
Center keeps students out of the weather
on the way to class.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, fun, and leadership.
Research indicates that students living in
residence halls earn higher grades and gain
greater satisfaction during their college
career. Numerous events are planned to
welcome students to the community,
including dances, movie nights, coffee
house concerts and weeks devoted to special themes or issues.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of
the residential experience during the college years. Studies show that students who
live on campus are more likely to complete
their degrees. Residence life staff are on
hand to help students become acquainted
with life at Augsburg through social and
educational events. They are also ready to
assist students who need help or friendship.
Students who choose to make
Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan area. They make many new friends
among roommates and classmates. They
are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice
arena, fitness center, and Christensen
Center. With just over 900 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet
each other by name.
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New Hall-Opened in 1999, this
apartment residence includes studios and
two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and
chairs are provided. Underground parking
is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional. This building is
designed to provide an environment for
juniors and seniors who are seeking a primarily independent lifestyle.
Anderson Hall-Contains four types
of living units: two-bedroom apartments,
two-room suites, floor houses, and townhouses. This residence houses 192 students. All rooms are furnished with beds,
dressers, desks, and chairs.
Mortensen Hall-This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is
carpeted and contains kitchenette units. It
is furnished with beds and dressers.
Urness Hall-All new students and
some upper-class students live in Urness
Hall. This 9-story high-rise houses 324 students. Each floor is considered a houseunit providing 36 students (two to a room)
with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Linens
are not provided. Some single rooms are
available.
In order to secure housing, students are
urged to make their enrollment deposit by
June 1, as well as submit a housing deposit
and contract to reserve a space. For those
making enrollment deposits after June 1,
housing is determined on a space available
basis. During spring semester, current
Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing
for the next academic year.
The College has adopted a statement
of standards for student behavior and has
provided for due process in matters of
academic honesty, disciplinary action,
grievances, and grade appeals. These are
in the Student Guide.
STUDENT STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR, COMPLAINTS,
RECORDS
Augsburg provides a variety of board
plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
MurphylsLocated on the ground
floor of the Christensen Center, Murphy's
features grill items, pizza, soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages.
Commons-Situated on the top floor
of Christensen Center, this is the main
food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This pleasant, spacious room features small table units for easy conversation overlooking the College Quadrangle
and Murphy Square. Students on board
plan who live in residence halls eat their
meals in the Commons.
FOOD SERVICE
Special Interest Housing-Special
Interest Housing is available to students
who are interested in creating a
livingllearning environment by designing
their own house system. All house members meet to determine their program
focus, educational goals, and community
agreement guidelines. Examples of programs include Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Youth and Family Ministry, Urban
Studies House, Hawthorne House, Preprofessional Health Association, CrossCultural House, and Step-UP
Augsburg College understands that no
information other than "directory information" can be released without the written
permission of the student. Students must
give permission in writing for educational
information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and
administration) at Augsburg. This means
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg is required to give notice of
the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's
policy is published in this catalog on page
87 and in the Student Guide distributed
annually to students.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT
Students will receive official notices via
the student campus mail system (student
campus box), the A-Mail publication, and
the student's Augsburg e-mail account.
Students should check their campus mailbox and their student e-mail account regularly. Students should also routinely review
the A-Mail, published bi-weekly on-line,
and available in hard copy at locations
throughout campus.
OFFICIAL NOTICES
Information on these policies is found
in the Student Guide available from the
Office of Academic and Learning Services.
The College operates in compliance
with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act. Students have the right to
inspect certain official records, files, and
data that pertain to them and that are
maintained in the registrar's office and the
placement office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
For inquiries or grievances in any of
the following areas, contact the director of
human resources, Ground Floor, Memorial
Hall 19, 612-330-1023.
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
Complete information about Augsburg's
procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the registrar's office.
that faculty or others cannot write letters
of support/recommendation or nominate
students for awards unless explicit written
permission is given by the student to
release non-"directory information." It
is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
All correspondence should be
addressed to the Office of Human
Resources at Augsburg College, 221 1
Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Formal grievance procedures are described
in the Student Guide. Copies are available
from the Office of Academic and Learning
Services.
Employment
Title IX (for matters based on gender
or marital status)
Section 504 (for matters based on
physical or mental handicap)
Affirmative Action (for matters based
on race, creed, national, or ethnic origin).
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FERPA - 87
Four-Year Assurance Program -
Evaluation and Grading - 79
Assessment of Previous Learn
Program - 83
Academic Progress, Probatio
and Dismissal - 85
Dean's List - 85
Graduation with Distinction Commencement - 86
General Education
Curriculum - 72
Graduation Requirements - 72
Skills Components - 74
Liberal Arts Perspectives - 76
Quick Check Summary of
Graduation Requirements -
Academic Policies and
Procedures - 69
Registration - 69
Crossover Registration - 71
Withdrawal from College - 72
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Acadeniic Organil
and lPrograms Divisions ana uepartments - 5
Majors and Minors - 56
Teaching Licensure - 60
Pre-ProfessionalPrograms - 60
Honors Program - 61
Inter-InstitutionalPrograms - 6;
Study Abroad - 63
Center for Service, Work, and
Learning - 66
Graduate Programs - 67
Other Programs - 69
General Information - 54
Degrees Offered - 54
Academic Calendar - 54
Faculty - 55
Library and Information
Technology Services - 55
Academic Advising - 56
Augsburg offers the bachelor of arts,
the bachelor of music, and the bachelor of
science degrees. Augsburg also offers the
master of arts (in leadership, nursing, and
education), the master of science (in physician assistant studies), and the master of
social work degrees.
DECREES OFFERED
Students choose from over 50 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for a
career or further study Thus, through a
balance of curricular activities supported
by full programs in student life and religious life, an Augsburg College education
strives to educate its students in a real
world for the real world.
Required courses in Christian Faith are
designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition and encourage them to
reflect upon the importance and meaning
of spirituality in their lives. Recreation
courses offer students opportunities to
develop skills for participation in exercise
and sporting activities.
ugsburg College constructs its curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated intellectually, spiritually,
and physically. To act effectively, human
beings must have a broad grasp of the
world from which they have come as well
as the world in which they live. By providing courses in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, the general education curriculum introduces students to
the breadth and complexity of knowledge
and culture.
A
Augsburg graduate programs follow a
trimester calendar. (See Graduate Programs
on page 67.)
Augsburg offers two summer school sessions. A maximum of four course credits
(two per term) can be earned in the two
five-week-long summer sessions. The
Summer Session Catalog, published in the
winter of each year, is dstributed to all students.
Courses and majors offered through
Weekend College are the same as their day
program counterparts. However, the curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts
courses and majors.
Weekend College classes meet on alternate weekends and the program follows a
trimester calendar. Some classes may meet
on weekday evenings. The fall trimester is
held from early September through midDecember. Winter trimester meets from
January through early April. Spring classes
are held from mid-April through the end of
June. There are 7-8 class sessions each
trimester, and classes meet on weekends
for three and one-half to four hours. (Refer
to the program schedule for weekday
evening meeting times.) Students may take
from one to four classes each term.
The day program calendar is coordinated with those of the four other colleges of
the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities,
so students can take a course on another
campus during the regular term. (See
Registration on page 69 and Calendars on
pages 4-7.)
The Augsburg day program follows the
semester calendar, with fall and spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks. Fulltime students normally take four course
credits each semester.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The James G. Lindell Family Library
opened at the start of the 1997-98 academic year. The four-level, 73,000-square-foot
facility houses all library and information
technology functions of the College. In
addition to the 175,000 volume main collection, the Lindell Library includes the
Gage Family Art Gallery, special collections
and archives, cuniculum library, a computer lab and student computing Help Desk,
library instruction classroom, and facilities
for media viewing and listening. A skyway
links the new building to Sverdrup Hall
(the former library), which has undergone
renovation to house the Enrollment
Center, as well as additional computer labs
and multimedia classrooms, a lounge, and
vending area.
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students.
Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Every freshman is assigned an Augsburg
Seminar adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a
doctorate or the highest degree in their
field, and all consider teaching to be the
focus of their activity. Faculty are also
involved in a variety of professional and
research activities that support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that
introduces them to current thought in
many fields, but especially in teaching
techniques and theories.
FACULTY
Students have access to over 180 oncampus personal computer systems. There
are desktop machines in two computer
labs and five computer classrooms, as well
as 80 laptops that can be checked out at
the IT Service Center for use in the library.
Other machines are available for student
use within academic departments. A campus-wide network provides access to
AugNet online services as well as support
for printing and internet access.
Appropriately equipped student-owned
machines can also be connected to the network to provide access from dormitory
room.
Computing
Augsburg College has built a reputation
as a leader in its commitment to provide
students with the best access to information technology and training. Visit
Augsburg's Web site <www.augsburg.edu>
for more on IT at Augsburg.
lnformation Technology Resources
A service-oriented staff provides students and faculty alike with assistance to
meet diverse information needs including
instruction in the use of the library, reference service, and guidance in pursuing
research. Arrangements are made for access
by students with physical limitation and
special needs. Students can search a wide
variety of local, regional, national, and
international databases. Electronic access
to the world of scholarship is also available
through the Internet, and a computerized
on-line catalog and daily courier service
provide access to the library holdings of
the seven private liberal arts colleges in the
Twin Cities. Appropriately equipped laptop
computers can be connected to any of several hundred data ports throughout the
building to access these resources.
Library Resources
Academic lnformation 5
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All current students are assigned to a
faculty adviser. Prior to the end of their
sophomore year, students are encouraged
Academic Advising orients new day and
Weekend College students to the academic
policies and procedures of the college and
assists students on initial course selection.
This office also provides interpretation of
general education requirements, administers entry-level skill assessments, interprets
graduation requirements, provides degreeplanning materials, and answers questions
on student academic progress. Academic
Advising functions as a supplement to the
faculty advising system at Augsburg
College.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
A campus-wide telecommunications
system enables easy and convenient voice
communication between students, faculty,
and staff. Students can leave voice mail
messages with any member of the faculty,
administration or the staff; voice mail
or call waiting are available to resident
students at a modest cost. Long-distance
service, billed to individual students,
can be arranged for any on-campus
residence phone.
Telecommunications
Lindell Library provides a large collection of sound recordings, video tapes and
films, as well as equipment for instructional use. Audio and video tape duplication
within the limits set by copyright law is
available. The library supplies TV sets,
VCRs, video cameras, video editing, tape
recorders, microphones, slide-, overhead-,
filmstrip-, and movie projectors as well as
screens and carts. Facilities for classes in
broadcasting are located near the communications department in Foss Center.
Media Resources
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The college encourages students to
declare a major by the end of the sophomore year, and earlier in some disciplines.
Details of majors and minors are in the
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic disciplines.
Some students decide on a major or majors
before they enter college. Others explore a
variety of disciplines before deciding.
MAJORS AND MINORS
Professional Studies-Anne Kaufman
(Chair). Education, health and physical
education, music, nursing, social work.
Social and Behavioral SciencesDiane Pike (Chair). Business administration, economics, history, political science,
psychology, sociology.
Natural Sciences and
Mathematics-Joan Kunz (Chair).
Biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer
science, physics, physician assistant studies.
Humanities-Martha Johnson (Chair).
Art, English, modem languages, philosophy, religion, speech/communication/theatre arts, College librarians.
The College cumculum is offered by 23
departments that are grouped into four
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
to declare their major and select a faculty
adviser by filling out a Major Declaration
Form. All day students are required to
meet with their academic adviser prior to
registration. All students are encouraged to
meet with their faculty adviser as often as
is necessary.
B. A list of proposed courses (minimum
of nine, no more than one of which is a
lower-level language course and at least
five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan usually associated with a college major. Proposals will be
strengthened if an example of a similar
major from another institution can be
identified and compared with the student's
proposal. In addition, students should consult with the Center for Senrice, Work, and
Learning for additional information regarding career objectives. The proposal should
A. A statement of learning goals and
objectives.
A student-designed major program proposal must include:
Students may design their own major
with the assistance and approval of three
advisers and subsequent final approval by
the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC). A
student-designed major allows flexibility in
selecting major courses. Any student wishing to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it with approval and supporting letters from three faculty advisers, and
obtain AAC approval of the program.
Students should seek AAC approval as
early as possible so that any changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into
the design without affecting the student's
proposed completion date. The deadline
for initial submission of the program
design to AAC is the first term in which
the student has achieved junior status; the
final version must be approved the term
before the student achieves senior status.
Student-Designed Major
course description section. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the bachelor of arts degree.
A. The major program should include
at least two-thirds of the courses required
in the normal major programs of two
major fields offered at the College.
Students wishing to develop a transdisciplinary major are to observe the
following:
Students wishing to develop their own
major by combining appropriate portions
of two majors may consider the transdisciplinary major. This major enables students
to respond to a particular career interest.
While such an individually developed
major may satisfy the particular interest of
a student, broad majors may not be suitable for those wishing to pursue graduate
study or pre-professional programs in some
academic fields.
Transdisciplinary Majors
Contract forms with additional information about the student-designed major
approval process are available from the
Enrollment Center.
C. A description of the studentdesigned major capstone course (INS 488:
at least .5 credit, P/N option), to be taken
sometime during the senior year. The student should devise the capstone course in
consultation with advisers. It should
require an integrative project/paper that
draws together the course work up to that
point and/or prepares one for further study
OR an honors project (to be approved by
AAC). In addition, at least one of the
advisers must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone course in
his or her supporting letter, though
approval of the self-designed major program by all advisers presumes their
approval of the capstone course.
provide information showing how the general education perspective and skill
requirements are to be fulfilled.
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Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Finance
International Business
Management
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Communication
Communication Artskiterature
(Teacher Licensure Major)
General Communication Studies
Mass Communication
Rhetoric
Organizational Communication
public Relations and Advertising
Marketing Communications
Human Relations
Supervisory Management
Listings that are shaded are offered
ough both the day program and
ekend College. Weekend College
choose a major offered in
am if they wish. They may
e as many courses as possible throug
end College, then finish the major
program student. A change of proram is allowed once each academic year.
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Solid State Physics (B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Mathematics
Metro-Urban Studies
Modern Languages
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
International Relations
In trrnational Business
Health Education
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Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (Teacher
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International Business
International Relations
~eadershipStudies
Linguistics
Management Information Systems
ist tory
American Indian-S'idl'e's
Art
Architecture
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business ~dministration
Chemistry
~ommunication
Computer Science
East Asian Studies
Economics
English
Film
Health Education
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Accounting
Community Studies
Crime and Community
Cultural Anthropology
Social Psychology
Student-Designed
Theatre Arts
Dance and Theatre (Teacher Licensure
Major)
Transdisciplinary
Women's Studies1
Soci~?ag
SiFm w o r m
Political Science
Political Science/Economics (Teacher
Licensure Major)
Psychology
Social Psychology
Religion
Youth and Family Ministry
Russian, Central and East European Area
Studies 1
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ACTC Majors-It is possible for day
students to complete other majors through
the Associated Colleges of the Tivin Cities
(ACTC). Students who wish to complete a
major offered at one of the other ACTC
1 Dual-degree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology and Michigan
Technological University.
1 Cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities and agreements with
the University of Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginninglintermediatdadvanced
courses not available at consortium colleges in
Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and
other infrequently taught languages. Students register directly with the ACTC office.
Mathematics
Metro-Urban Studies
Middle East Studies
Modem Languages 1
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music Business
Nordic Area Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Youth and fimily Ministry
Sociology
Social Ministries
Social Welfare
Russian, Central, and East European Area
Studies
Special Education
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy
women's S t u d i i
Academic Information 59
Several teaching licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg. Licensure is available
in kindergarten-elementarylmiddle school
education with subject area specialties in
one of the following: mathematics, science,
communication artslliterature, social studies. This is a K-8 license for teaching at the
elementary level and at the middle school
level in the specialty area. Students seeking
this licensure obtain an elementary education major with a subject area specialty.
Licensure is also available in the following
middle schooVhigh school fields: biology,
chemistry, communication artslliterature,
health, mathematics, physics, and social
studies. This license prepares people to
teach in grades 5-12. Students seeking
licensure in one of these areas obtain an
appropriate subject area major and complete secondary licensure coursework.
Finally, specialist licenses are available in
art (K-12), vocal music (K-12), instrumental music (K-12), physical education
(K- 12), and dancdtheatre with a theatre
emphasis (K-12). This license prepares
people to teach in grades K-12. Students
seeking licensure in one of these areas also
obtain the appropriate subject area major
and complete the secondary licensure
Teaching Licensure
OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
Weekend College is not part of the
ACTC consortium, and Weekend students may not register for ACTC courses
or complete ACTC majors under the
terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
colleges must apply through the Augsburg
registrar's office. Some majors may have a
competitive application process with
acceptance determined by the major
department.
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Pre-Law-Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
Pre-Engineering-See engineering
degree and major requirements on pages
144-145.
Pre-Dentistry-These courses are recommended to fulfill the minimum requirements of the School of Dentistry at the
University of Minnesota: ENG, two courses;
BIO 113, 114,215; PHY 121, 122; CHM
115,116 (or 105, 106), 351,352; MAT
124; PSY 105. Requirements at other universities may vary.
It is recommended that requirements
for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of study
at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact Academic Advising early in
their freshman year to arrange for faculty
advising prior to their first term at
Augsburg.
Students who plan to enter the fields of
law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary
science, pharmacy, or engineering can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students seeking elementary licensure
have education department advisers.
Students seeking 5-12 and K-12 licensure
have advisers in their subject area major
and in the education department. It is very
important that students work closely with
their advisers throughout their programs.
coursework. (See Department of Education
and subject area departments for more
information.)
Pre-Seminary-A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
Pre-Pharmacy-Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum
requirements of the College of Pharmacy
at the University of Minnesota: BIO 113,
114,215,476; CHM 115, 116 (or 105,
106), 351,352; ECO 113; ENG 111, and
a second course; MAT 145, 146; PHY
121, 122; electives from human anatomy
(ACTC); and humanities, literature, and
the arts to fulfill the semester hour
requirements. Requirements at other
universities may vary.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, PrePhysician Assistant, a n d Pre-Physical
Therapy-Coursework in preparation for
these training programs should be discussed with a faculty member in the
Department of Biology.
Pre-Medicine-Many medical schools
are encouraging a liberal arts education to
prepare for study in medicine. While a
major in chemistry and biology is not
required to apply to medical schools, many
students with an interest in the sciences
choose to major in these fields.
Coursework that is required by most medical schools includes: two composition
courses, including ENG 111; CHM 115,
116 (or 105, 106); CHM 351,352; BIO
113, 114,215,367; MAT 145,146; PHY
121, 122. Courses recommended in preparation for MCATs: BIO 355,473,476;
CHM 361.
American Law Schools. Students may wish
to take law-related courses to help determine their interest in law. Pre-law students
should major in a discipline of their own
choosing; most law school entrance
requirements will be satisfied with a record
of solid achievement coupled with an
acceptable LSAT score.
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The Honors Program at Augsburg was
awarded a National Science Foundation
Grant to establish an Honors Computing
and Communications Lab, and to put the
program on a computational footing.
Students entering the program as freshmen
are required to take an honors version of
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science
and Communications, which establishes
crisp computing and communications
skills at the outset of their collegiate
careers. Other courses in the program
The Honors Program is designed to
challenge and encourage the most academically distinguished students at Augsburg.
The program combines academic and cultural components with social activities.
Members of the program normally enter as
freshmen, but students may enter the program as late as the beginning of the junior
year. Students graduate from the Honors
Program upon successful completion of the
program, which is noted on the transcript.
That notation provides an advantage for
both employment and graduate school
application.
HONORS PROGRAM
Pre-Veterinary Medicine-To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, the following science courses
are required: MAT 114 or 145, CHM
1051106 or 115/116, CHM 3511352, BIO
113, BIO 114, BIO 215, BIO 355, BIO 369,
BIO 476, PHY 121/122. Other non-science
courses are also required.
different majors, such as history, philosophy, English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes
REL 111, 221; at least two semesters of
history (Western civilization); one or more
courses in the history of philosophy, and
Greek in the junior andlor senior year.
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Associated Colleges of t h e Twin
Cities (ACTC)-Full-time day students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine, and St. Thomas may elect to
take a course each semester at one of the
other campuses. This program is open to
sophomores through seniors. Please reference the ACTC newspaper for more
details. No additional fee is required for
Library a n d Media CenterThrough CLIC, the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, the Augsburg
community has direct access to over
1,300,000 volumes.
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities
area on several programs.
INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Requirements center on full participation in the program and the maintenance
of at least a 3.3 GPA the freshman year, a
3.4 the sophomore year, and a 3.5 the last
two years. Please direct inquiries to Dr.
Larry Crockett, director of the Honors
Program, 612-330-1060.
During the junior and senior years, students take four mini-seminars (one full
course credit upon completion), one each
semester, and participate in a six-week
Monday Forum Program each term.
Seniors take a senior seminar which satisfies a perspective requirement, and are
required to complete an approved honors
project. Some seniors satisfy this requirement by serving on the Augsburg Honors
Review, a yearly journal that publishes outstanding student papers.
make use of these computing skills in laboriented sequences exploring literature,
writing, history, religion, philosophy, and
social and natural science.
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Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies
Naval ROTC-Augsburg students may
participate in the Naval ROTC program at
the University of Minnesota under an
agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more information, contact the registrar's office.
Army ROTC-Augsburg day students
may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the
program. For more information, contact
the registrar's office.
Air Force ROTC-Augsburg day students may participate in the Air Force
ROTC program at the University of St.
Thomas under the ACTC consortium
agreement. Students are eligible to compete
for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the
registrar's office.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs ( H E C U A ~ - A U ~ Sin
~U~
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities, offers off-campus study
semesters in Scandinavia, South and
Central America, and the Twin Cities. (See
HECUA programs on page 65.)
Weekend College students may not participate in the ACTC consortium program.
such an exchange, except for private
instruction in music or approved independent studies. Students may elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain
new perspectives, to get better acquainted
with the other schools, or to undertake a
specific course or major not offered on the
home campus. A regularly scheduled bus
shuttles students between the campuses.
Students receive advice on selecting
programs that best fit their academic,
career, and personal objectives. Assistance
is provided with application, course registration, financing, and travel arrangements.
Orientation and re-entry programs assist
students in integrating the experience
abroad into their coursework and
personal lives.
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg and will add an
international dimension to any academic
program. Courses abroad can fulfill major,
general education, and graduation requirements when approved by academic advisers and department chairs before departure.
Academic Requirements and Credit
An increasing number of Augsburg students are taking advantage of the opportunity to gain academic credit for an overseas
experience. Through study abroad students
may meet with grassroots women's organizations in Mexico, work in a small business or artisan program in Namibia, examine Scandinavian perspectives on world
peace in Norway or thrill to the sounds of
The Magic Flute at the Viennese state opera
house. Study abroad provides opportunities to develop critical thinking skills,
strengthen language competencies, further
career paths, experience different cultures,
and gain knowledge about the increasingly
interdependent world.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
STUDY ABROAD
may apply toward the total credits required
for graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
The center's study programs are conducted in Central America, Mexico, and
Namibia. Students experience three distinct types of living situations: living with
other participants in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting,
and several weeks living with host families.
They also travel together on two-week
seminars-from Mexico to Central
America, and from Namibia to South
Africa. The cost of these programs is equiv-
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place
leading to a more just and sustainable
world.
The Center for Global Education
The cost of many programs is equivalent to full tuition, room, and board for a
semester on campus. Financial aid is granted
on the same basis as on-campus study.
Cost estimates are drawn up to assist the
financial aid office in awarding aid to students studying overseas.
Costs and Financial Aid
The deadline for application is Oct. 15
for off-campus study during spring term
and April 1 for off-campus study during
fall and summer terms.
All students in good academic standing
(a minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off campus.
Although foreign language skills are an
asset, they are not required. Since it takes
some time to prepare for studying abroad,
students should start planning during their
freshman and sophomore years.
Eligibility and Application
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This program introduces students to the
key issues facing the Central Americans.
For two decades the people of Central
America have been in upheaval and have
experienced fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of
revolution and civil war on the lives and
culture of the people and the environment
of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Course credit may be earned in Spanish,
religion, history, and economics. Augsburg
application deadline: April 1for fall, Oct.
15 for spring.
Sustainable Development and Social
Change (Guatemala, El Salvador,
Nicaragua)-Fall or Spring
This program is an intensive semester
of study and travel designed to introduce
students to the central issues facing
Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and empowerment of women.
Students engage in gender analysis of key
social, economic, political, and cultural
issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore
the interconnectedness of race, class, and
gender, and learn first-hand from both
women and men who are involved in
struggles for sustainable development and
social change. The program offers credit in
religion, interdisciplinary studies, political
science, and Spanish. Augsburg application
deadline: April 1.
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (Mexico) Fall
alent to full tuition, room, and board for
one semester on campus, plus airfare.
(Some travel scholarships are available for
Augsburg students.)
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This program examines these crucial
issues from the perspectives of the new
democracies of southern Africa. Namibia
won its independence in 1990 after decades
of apartheid South African colonialization.
South Afnca had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations struggle to
build nationhood and deal with the legacies
of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced
with the challenges posed by the rapid
process of globalization in today's world,
the challenges posed by under and unequal
development, and the long-term project of
decolonizing the mind. Credit is available
in history, religion, political science, and
Nation-Building, Globalization, and
Decolonizing the Mind: Southern
African Perspectives (Namibia) Spring
This program introduces students to the
socio-economic and political issues of the
region with a focus on the impact of environmental policies on the lives of women
and men from varying economic classes
and ethnic groups in Mexico and Central
America. Credit is available in Spanish, history, political science, and religion.
Augsburg application deadline: Oct. 15.
Social and Environmental Justice: Latin
American Perspectives (Mexico)Spring
This intensive program of travel and
study is designed to introduce participants
to the central issues facing southern Africa.
Namibia is a nation that has recently gained
independence and is making a transition
from colonialism to independence. Credit is
available in history, religion, political science, and interdisciplinary studies.
Augsburg application deadline: April 1.
Multicultural Societies in Transition:
Southern Africa Perspectives
(Namibia)-Fall
This interdisciplinary program, with
travel to Guatemala and Ecuador, provides
an overview of history, culture, economy,
and politics of these regions. Students
study theories and models of development
and explore their usefulness in understanding the regional and global context.
Augsburg application deadline: April 1.
Politics, Development and the City:
Guatemala and Ecuador- Fall
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on contemporary Scandinavian society, culture, and language and the development of
cities, urban problem solving, and urban
life. Local, regional, and international field
study and site visits in other countries,
including the former Soviet Union, will
provide comparative perspectives on welfare states and global politics. Application
deadline: April 1.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term:
Norway-Fall
For more information on international
HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies; and for non-international programs, see Metro-Urban Studies
under Interdisciplinary Studies.
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers programs
through HECUA in four different full
semester programs in Norway, Ecuador,
Ireland, or Guatemala. All programs
emphasize the impact of the social change
and cross-cultural factors on the human
community. HECUA programs emphasize
intense language experience, internships,
and field trips.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
interdisciplinary studies. Augsburg application deadline: Oct. 15.
Selected education department students
may participate in the International
Student Teaching Abroad
The "Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change" program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for
peace, and the progress being made.
Through a seven week internship, students
get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy
The program is located at the UNESCO
Centre at the University of Ulster in
Coleraine. Application deadline: Oct. 15.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and
Social Change-Spring
Through fieldwork and hands-on projects, students explore the impact of global
development on local culture and environment and the response of indigenous communities in Guatemala, with travel to Cuba
or another Latin American country.
Augsburg application deadline: Oct. 15.
Environment, Economy, and
Community in Latin America:
Guatemala and Cuba-Spring
This interdisciplinary program, based
in Quito, Ecuador, enables the student to
combine intense involvement in a community-based organization with study of the
community development process and
increase language skills. Students study
philosophical and ideological perspectives
of a variety of community agencies or
groups working with or for low-income
and other disenfranchised populations in
Latin America. Application deadline:
Oct. 15.
Community Internships in Latin
America: Ecuador-Fall
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Service- and work-based experiential
education opportunities are closely related
to students' coursework, majors, andlor
career interests. Learning opportunities
may be in non-profit organizations,
schools, government agencies, community-
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning is a comprehensive center incorporating an experiential educational focus
emphasizing the importance and value
for all students to engage in serviceand work-based learning experiences
throughout their college years. The
center encourages students to take advantage of Augsburg's metropolitan location
through the highly successful servicelearning, internship, and career planning
programs that link the College's academic
programs to community organizations and
businesses.
THE CENTER FOR SERVICE, WORK,
AND LEARNING
May and summer courses to many parts
of the world enable students to earn credit
through short-term travel. Contact the
Global Studies office for the most current
list of programs.
May/Summer Abroad
Student Teaching Abroad program coordinated through Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead or the University of MinnesotaMorris. Additionally, International Partners
has student teaching options available in
Norway. Students have options for student
teaching in dozens of countries through
the International Independent School
Network. Students who teach abroad will
also do part of their student teaching
under direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
For additional information, contact the
Department of Education student teacher
coordinator.
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An academic internship is a carefully
planned, service- or work-based learning
Academic Internships
The service-learning program also
works closely with the student-directed
Augsburg LINK, residence hall directors,
and campus ministry.
Augsburg's Community ServiceLearning Program provides students with
opportunities to understand and respond
to needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences. A key component
of community service-learning includes
reflection on and analysis of community
issues in order to promote personal and
educational growth and civic responsibility.
Through connecting classroom content
with service, Augsburg students learn from
and about the organizations where they
serve and deepen their understanding of
course knowledge. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning between the students and
the community. Community service-learning examples include tutoring at schools
and literacy centers, volunteering at homeless shelters, Habitat for Humanity, and
community centers, or working with cultural and environmental groups.
Community Service-Learning
The Center for Service, Work, and
Learning includes the following programs:
The underlying assumption is that a
liberal arts education is an effective preparation for careers and citizenship. The integration of "knowing and doing" adds
breadth and depth to the liberal arts curriculum and assists students in making
more informed academic, personal, and
career decisions.
based organizations, small and mid-size
companies, and large corporations.
Cooperative Education is a non-credit
transcript notation for paid work experiences related to a student's major or career
objective. The goal is for students to apply
theory to practice in a work setting. Job
opportunities typically are part-time during
the academic year and/or full-time in the
summer and can begin and end anytime.
Students must register for the non-credit
transcript notation (GST 009), set learning
goals and evaluate their experience. The
director of the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning supervises co-op transcript
notation work experiences.
Cooperative Education
A maximum of four courses of internship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
Internships are available in all majors
and can be taken during a semester (or
Weekend College trimester), or summer
sessions. Inter-disciplinary internships are
also available. For extension of an internship beyond one term see Evaluation and
Grading on page 79.
An academic internship is approved,
supervised, and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Upper division internships are numbered 399 and lower division internships
are numbered 199 (see page 91).
experience where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning objectives. Academic credit is received for
the learning derived from the experience.
A learning agreement plan, negotiated with
a faculty supervisor and work supervisor,
outlines the internship objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods.
The Master of Arts in Leadership is
based on a liberal arts approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical approaches at situations, issues,
and problems relevant to organizational
leaders. Augsburg's program recognizes
that today's leaders need a broad spectrum
of abilities to provide them with a more
comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the
program operates on alternate Saturdays.
Augsburg College offers five graduate
degree programs: the Master of Arts in
Leadership, the Master of Social Work,
Master of Arts in Nursing, Master of Arts
in Education, and the Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies. Catalogs for
each degree program should be consulted
for complete information.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Career services are available to all students. Seniors are especially encouraged to
attend the annual private college job fair
with recruiters representing business and
the nonprofit and government sectors or
the education job fair.
Career Services is committed to assisting all students with choosing majors and
making career and vocational decisions.
This process is an important part of a student's development while attending college. To aid students in this process, Career
Services provides students the opportunity
to actively participate in personal and
career assessments and one-on-one career
counseling/plaming, assists students with
internship and job search strategies, and
connects students to campus, community
and alumni resources.
Career Services
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Within the framework of a Christian
liberal arts education, the Master of Arts
in Nursing Program is designed to prepare
nurses for advanced transcultural and community health nursing practice in a global
community and across care settings, with
particular emphasis on addressing health
A dual degree (Master of Social Work
and Master of Arts in Leadership for
Mission) is also available and is offered in
collaboration with Luther Seminary. The
dual degree is designed to meet the educational interests of people planning to serve
the spiritual and social needs of families,
individuals, and communities.
The family practice concentration prepares students to work with families and
individuals within families, across the full
range of contemporary social work practice
settings. The program development, policy,
and administration concentration has been
developed in response to the growing
demand for creative leadership and administration of policies and services that
respond to human need.
There are two concentrations: family
practice or program development, policy,
and administration. Students choose one of
the two concentrations for their program
focus. The curriculum emphasizes work
with diverse and oppressed groups, social
justice, leadership for social change and a
holistic, strengths-based, problem-solving
framework. Graduate social work classes
meet in four-hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, and
Saturday afternoons.
The Master of Social Work (MSW)
prepares students for entering advanced
social work practice. The program builds
on the liberal arts base of the College and
supports the College's mission to nurture
future leaders in service to the world.
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The Master of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies (MSPAS) is designed for
students interested in careers as health care
providers. The mission of the program is
based on a foundation of respect and sensitivity for the cultures and backgrounds of,
and is oriented toward providing care to,
underserved populations. Students are well
educated in current medical theory and
practice in primary care medicine. All
physician assistants must have a supervising physician to practice. The program is
three years long with classes held Monday
through Friday during the day
The Master of Arts in Education
(MAE) is a new program (starting Fall
2002) that offers initial licensure coursework at the graduate level in elementary
education, secondary education, and special education: EBD. Students are able to
take up to six licensure courses at the
graduate level and complete their licensure
programs with a combination of graduate
and undergraduate coursework. Students
can then apply their graduate level licensure courses to complete a master's degree
program. Students will complete their master's degrees through a combination of
MAL coursework and graduate level education coursework (total of nine courses).
Licensed teachers also can pursue special
education: EBD licensure at the graduate
level. The program is available through the
Weekend College schedule, and the admissions process begins with the Weekend
College Admissions office. For further
information, contact the Education
Department or the Weekend College
Admissions office.
disparities. The curriculum is grounded in
nursing science, public health principles,
theory-guided practice, and transcultural
care. Classes meet on an every other week
or one weekend a month basis in
Rochester andlor Minneapolis, Minn.
The Canadian program was inaugurated in 1985 with endowment from the
Mildred Joel bequest for Canadian studies.
The program supports special events and
conferences as well as student internships
and faculty activity in Canadian studies.
The goals of the program include community involvement, increased awareness of
the importance of Cana&an/U.S.relations,
and provision of opportunities to learn
directly from Canadians through visits and
exchanges.
Canadian Program
Contact the Office of Continuing
Studies at 612-330-1628 for information
about current and upcoming programs.
New programs are developed through
collaborations between academic and college departments that include Youth and
Family Institute, Social Work, Education,
and the Office of Continuing Studes.
Other organizations including the
Minneapolis and Saint Paul Public School
Districts, the Department of Children,
Families, and Learning, and the College
Board have developed programs through
the Office of Continuing Studies.
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide
working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally,
and spiritually in their homes, workplaces,
and communities. The program strives to
meet the needs of the community by offering credit and non-credit programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Continuing Education Program
OTHER PROGRAMS
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To register for more than 4.5 course
credits, students must contact the
Enrollment Center to petition the
Committee on Student Standing unless the
following apply: cumulative GPA of 3.0 to
3.49 may take a total of 5.0 course credits;
cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater may take
Full-time day students normally register for four course credits per semester.
Students registered for three or more
course credits in a semester are classified
as full-time students. Students registered
for two course credits are classified as halftime students.
A student must be registered for a
course to receive credit for it.
LI REGISTRATION
To obtain further information about the
program or to request a catalog, call 612330-1139 during Tuesday and Wednesday
office hours (10:OO a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). To
ask questions or to schedule a program,
call Karen A. Lindesmith, program director, at the above number.
Augsburg College demonstrates its
commitment to lifelong learning through
its College of the Third Age. For more than
25 years this program has brought classes
in the liberal arts and the humanities to
mature learners in the Twin Cities metropolitan community Approximately fifty
retired professors are available to teach one
class or a series of classes at churches, synagogues, community centers, or senior residences. The current catalog lists 200 classes available for group study only (Note:
For individual study, call the Admissions
Office at Augsburg College at 612-3301001.)
College of the Third Age
Academic
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Weekend College students may add
individual classes to their current schedule
and/or withdraw without notation through
Friday after the first class weekend. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after the class meets. Students
may petition the Committee on Student
Standing for permission to add a class
through the Thursday prior to the second
class weekend. There is a fee for this petition. The last day to petition to add a class
Day students may add individual classes to their current schedule and/or withdraw without notation up through day 10
of the term. The signature of the instructor
is required to add a class after the class
meets. From day 11 through day 20, students may still petition the Committee on
Student Standing for permission to add a
class. There is a fee for this petition. Day
20 is the last day to petition for adding a
class.
Although new day students may register up to five days after the semester
begins, registration is encouraged at the
regularly scheduled time. Reference the
ACTC Joint Class Schedule for the Day
school calendar and the WEC Class
Schedule for the WEC school calendar.
Weekend College students typically
register for one or two course credits each
trimester. Students registered for at least
two course credits in one term are considered full time for that term. Students registered for one course credit are considered
half-time for the term.
a total of 5.5 course credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be
done at the Enrollment Center in person.
Please note: there is an additional tuition
charge for course loads over 4.5 course
credits (this includes combining the credit
load from both the day and WEC programs).
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Office of Weekend College-412330-1782
Academic Advising-612-330-1025
Enrollment Center412-330-1046
Specific information on registration and
help with registration on other campuses
are available from these offices:
Summer session, Weekend College, and
graduate program courses are published in
separate schedules.
A joint class schedule is published each
spring by the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, listing courses and their locations at the five colleges for the following
academic year. Individual school course
listings are also available through the web
and should be checked to verify the correct
meeting times and room assignment. As
some courses are offered only in alternate
years, students should also consult with
departmental advisers when planning their
academic program.
Some late course registrations may be
subject to additional late fees.
Separate rules apply to Summer School.
Rochester students may add individual
classes to their current schedule andlor
withdraw without notation through
Monday after the first week of classes. The
signature of the instructor is required to
add a class after a class meets and it must
be processed through the Enrollment
Center. Students may petition the
Committee on Student Standing for permission to add a class through the Friday
prior to the second week of classes. There
is a fee for this petition. The last date to
petition to add a class is the Friday before
the second week of classes.
is the Thursday prior to the second class
weekend.
The WEC program is not part of the
ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin
Students have registration priority in
their home program. Crossover registration
begins only after the open web registration
period closes for both programs. A schedule is published on the registrar office web
page. There is a special crossover registration form that must be processed at the
Enrollment Center. This registration option
is not available by web.
Day students taking over 4.5 credits
will pay the day part time rate for any
credits over 4.5 in their combined
day/WEC load (Spring day term will
include both Winter WEC and Spring
WEC). The maximum number of credits
that may be included in the day full time
tuition rate for students who cross-register
is 4.5 .
Students will be charged the rate of
their home program for courses in which
they enroll outside their home program.
The rate will be based on the maximum
credit load they are canying on any calendar date over the span of the two terms.
For example, a day program student taking
2.0 credits in the day program, and 1.0
credits in the WEC program, will be considered full time and will be charged the
full time day program tuition rate. A WEC
student taking 2.0 credits in the WEC program, and 1.0 credits in the day program,
will pay the WEC tuition rate x 3.0 credits.
Every Augsburg undergraduate student
is admitted to a "home program," either
day or Weekend College. It is expected
that students will complete most of their
degree requirements through their home
program. However, students may register
for no more than 1.0 credit per term outside their home program. Enrollment will
be based on class availability
Crossover Registration Policy
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The primary method of registration will
be via the web through AugNet during the
open registration period. Please reference
the ACTC Newspaper for specific dates.
Day students will be issued new PINS each
term prior to registration from their
assigned faculty adviser (please reference
the Personal Info screen on your AugNet
account for your assigned Faculty
Weekend College students may register
during the designated time prior to the
start of each term.
All day students are required to meet
with their academic adviser prior to registration. Freshmen and transfer students
may register during summer for courses in
the fall. All currently enrolled day students
may register during the fall for the spring
term and during the spring for the fall
term.
Registration
Students may apply to change their
"home" program by filling out a Change of
Program form available at the Enrollment
Center. The change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to one
each academic year.
Change of Program
Any undergraduate student taking a
graduate level course must have special
permission from the faculty director of the
program in which they wish to enroll.
Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay the graduate rate for
those courses. Any student enrolled in an
Augsburg graduate level program wishing
to take an undergraduate course will pay
the rate of the program in which the
course if offered.
Cities) tuition exchange program. WEC
students may NOT crossover to attend
ACTC courses.
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Former Augsburg students, re-admitted
to complete a degree after being away from
the College for at least one calendar year,
have a choice between using the catalog in
effect when they first enrolled, if possible,
or using the catalog in effect at the point of
re-admission. Some departments will not
accept coursework taken more than seven
to ten years ago. Students must meet all of
Re-Admitted Students
Students are responsible for keeping
the registrar's office informed of their current mailing address.
Students are urged not to abandon
courses for which they are registered
because this will result in a failing grade
on their official academic record.
Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from
the College must be completed in the
Registrar's Office. A Withdrawal from the
College form may be obtained at the
Enrollment Center. Withdrawal from
College cannot occur during final examination week unless a petition is approved
by the Committee on Student Standing.
Withdrawal from College and any consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from
College form is returned to the registrar's
office.
Withdrawal from College
Once the open registration period closes, returning students registering for the
first time for the coming term will be
assessed a late registration fee. The
Enrollment Center will process all registration forms after the web closes.
Advisor). The Enrollment Center is also
available to process registration forms.
Note: Web registration may not recognize
prerequisites fulfilled in transfer work. In
these cases, please process your registration at the Enrollment Center.
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All degree and course requirements
must be completed and v e d e d in the registrar's office prior to the anticipated date of
graduation (there may be no incompletes or
open courses on the academic record).
Each student must apply for graduation at the end of their junior year.
Students should apply before the start of
their last academic year to confirm remaining graduation requirements. Application
forms are available at the Enrollment
Center.
Students who enter an academic program with a baccalaureate or higher degree
should contact the registrar's office about
specific requirements for a second baccalaureate degree or for the equivalent of a
major. See page 23 in Undergraduate
Admissions-Special Students (Second
Degree).
Faculty advisers, the Academic
Advising staff, department chairs, and the
registrar staff are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning.
The responsibility for seeing that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests with
the student. All students are required to
file a graduation application with the
Registrar's Office one year prior to graduation.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
the requirements in effect under the catalog they choose. Choosing to complete
graduation requirements under the current
catalog will require re-evaluation of prior
coursework, including transfer credit, to
determine its applicability to the current
catalog requirements.
3. Augsburg Seminar (AUC 101)All students who enter the College as
freshmen in the weekday schedule program must satisfactorily complete fall orientation and the Augsburg Seminar. See
the program section on the Augsburg
Seminar for a full description.
2. Completion of a MajorRequirements for each major are listed
under the departmental headings.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two courses by independent/
directed study; four courses of internship;
and six course credits with a grade of Pass
(P). Each department sets its own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses
that may be applied toward the major and
minor programs, but normally students
may apply no more than two course credits
with P grades toward a major and no more
than one course credit with a P grade
toward a minor. The Departments of
Education and Social Work are examples
of departments that allow students to apply
more than two course credits with P grades
within the major program (two in major
field courses plus student teaching or field
work practicums).
1. Completion of 32 course
c r e d i S N o more than 13 course credits
may be in one department, except in certain approved majors: accounting (B.A.) 14; music education (B.M.) - 17; music
performance (B.M.) - 20; music therapy
(B.S.) - 17; and social work (B.S.) - 15.
Degree requirements include completion
of a minimum number of credits, a major,
the Augsburg Seminar (AUG 101), at least
one Augsburg Experience, a minimum GPA
in major(s)/minor(s) and in total course
work, residence, and general education
courses, including lifetime sports.
Requirements For Undergraduate
Graduation:
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5. Grade Point Average-2.0 for
most majors. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required for all courses taken
and specifically for all courses that apply
toward a major or special program. Some
majors, licensure, and certification require
higher grades in each course or a higher
grade point average. (For example, see
licensure in education, music education,
music performance, music therapy, nursing, and social work.) See the departmental
section for details.
An Augsburg Experience integrates
experiential learning with academic learning. It demonstrates enhanced learning and
reflects research and best practices in experiential education. Approved Augsburg
Experiences meet two criteria: (1)
Integrates experiential learning with academic learning and (2) Links on-campus
learning to the goals, mission, needs or
ideas of off-campus people, organizations
and/or communities, either through community partners, professional activities,
and/or travel. Augsburg Experiences may
be embedded in designated courses that
are part of the regular class schedule or
may be completed for zero credit outside
of the regular class schedule. The length of
time required, credit/no-credit status, and
grading options for approved Augsburg
Experiences will vary
4. Augsburg Experiences-All students must complete at least one approved
Augsburg Experience as a requirement for
graduation. Augsburg Experiences highlight the College's commitment to experiential education and active participation in
the broader community, both locally and
globally Four categories of approved experiential learning opportunities are recognized as Augsburg Experiences: internships, faculty-student research, community
service, and study abroad.
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Based on the math assessment result,
students will be enrolled in the appropriate
courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the math placement assessment.
Students may retake the Math Placement
Assessment once during their first term of
enrollment. Students are required to take
the assessments before registering for the
first term and should achieve MPG 3 by
the end of their first year at Augsburg.
Take entry level skills assessments
and satisfy requirements.
Freshmen (all students entering
Augsburg with fewer than seven college credit courses) and sophomore
transfer students with fewer than 13
courses:
Placement in writing, math, modem
languages, and critical thinking courses is
determined by the assessments. These tests
are a prerequisite for (not completion of)
graduation skills course requirements.
The entry level skills tests are inventory
assessments in:
Writing
Mathematics
Critical thinlung Modem Languages
Entry Level Skills Requirements
SKILLS COMPONENT
6. Residence-The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no less than 7 of
the last 9 creditslrequirements) must be
completed at Augsburg or within an
approved ACTC exchange program. No
less than a total of 9 credits are to be taken
at Augsburg College. Contact the registrar's
office if an official interpretation is needed.
Some departments have a minimum number of courses that are required to be taken
in residence within the major and minor.
Consult the catalog description of the
major/minor or the chairperson of the
department.
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Advanced transfer students are
required to satisfy all the Graduation Skill
course requirements, except one writing
skill course.
Those who have not passed the
equivalent of ENG 1 11 Effective Writing
course must take the entry level test in
writing. Augsburg's entry level test in writing will determine placement in an appropriate writing course.
Transfer students who enter with 13
credits or more, or an A.A. degree accepted
in transfer, are exempt from critical thinking assessments.
Advanced Transfer Students
Freshman and sophomore transfer
students will be required to satisfy all of
the Graduation Skill course requirements.
The BYU-CAPE assessment is offered
to students who have had at least a year of
Spanish, French, or German language studies in high school. The CAPE is a web
based language assessment designed to
assess and place students at the appropriate course level for language study
Students interested in waiving the modem
language requirement must complete this
assessment and place at the 311 level or
above.
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are exempt
from the critical thinking inventory.
Effective Writing or its equivalent is
required. Students who do not satisfy the
entry level skill in writing will be required
to take ENG 101 Developmental Writing
before ENG 11 1 Effective Writing.
Freshmen should complete the writing
requirement before the beginning of their
sophomore year. Attendance the first day
of class is required for both ENG 101 and
111.
General education includes enhancement of certain skills during the years in
college. Skills related to writing, critical
thinking, speaking, and quantitative reasoning are deliberate components of certain courses. Course work in a modem
language other than your native language
is also required. Completion of the requisite courses with a minimum grade of 2.0
or P is required for graduation. Students
Graduation Level Skills
Students are also permitted to retake
the Math Placement Exam during their
first term of enrollment at Augsburg
College.
Students in MPG 1may take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
may take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3.
Students in MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to
advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course
changes a student's MPG. A grade of Pass,
2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
All students are required to have their
MPG determined. In some cases, students
who have transferred in a mathematics
course taken at another college may have
their MPG determined by the Registrar's
Office. All other students must take the
Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is
administered by Academic Advising. The
exam is given during college registration
sessions and at other announced times
during the year. Practice questions and
other information are available from
Academic Advising.
Students are encouraged to advance
their MPG as soon as possible. Students
must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4
as a prerequisite.
Mathematics Requirement
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All Writing Skill courses have the prerequisite of ENG 111, all Quantitative
Reasoning Skill courses have the prerequi-
Students whose native language is not
English and whose score is below the minimum on the ESL placement test must fulfill the English as a Second Language
(ESL) requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ESL
course(s) and achieving a score above the
minimum on the ESL placement exam.
Students who complete the ESL requirement fulfill the modem language graduation skill requirement. Contact Academic
Advising or the English Department for
additional information.
There is a seven-year time limit on language courses presented for transfer and
automatic waiver. Hearing students who
have demonstrated competence in
American Sign Language by passing an
approved course sequence will have fulfilled the skill.
Requirements for the Modem Language
Skill are determined by placement test. For
a language previously studied, successful
completion (minimum grade of 2.0 or P)
of one language course at your placement
level (112 or higher) satisfies the requirement. For a language not previously studied, successful completion of 111, 112 is
required (i.e. sequential courses in the
same language). Students whose placement
test is at 311 or higher will be exempted
from further language study.
are required to have two courses with
Writing Skill components (at least one
within the major) and one course each
with Critical Thinking, Speaking, and
Quantitative Reasoning Skill components.
These courses can simultaneously satisfy
skill requirements and graduation requirements for the major andlor general education perspectives.
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Extend knowledge in liberal arts,
especially outside of one's major disciplinary field. This is done by 1) reflecting on
the importance and meaning of spirituality
in their lives and the distinctiveness of
Augsburg as a college of the Lutheran
Church in the city; 2) reflecting on diversity through intercultural awareness; 3)
reflecting on areas associated with liberal
arts, including aesthetics, human identity,
The goal of the Liberal Arts
Perspectives is to help students think systematically about what it means to be a
human. Perspectives courses should:
The General Education program consists of the first-year Augsburg Seminar for
day freshmen, the Augsburg Experiences,
the liberal arts perspectives, and the graduation skills. A primary objective is to
develop lifelong learning in the context of
the liberal arts and the mission of the
College.
GENERAL EDUCATION
Lifetime sports are non-credit courses
and are not included in the 32-course
requirement.
Two different lifetime sports are
required. Students who are not health and
physical education majors or in intercollegiate athletics may test out of one lifetime
sport. Students may demonstrate proficiency in one of a selected list of lifetime
sports. There is a fee to take the lifetime
sport proficiency test. Students must satisfy
the second lifetime sport requirement by
enrolling in a lifetime sport course.
Lifetime Sports
site of Math Placement Group 3, and all
Critical Thinking Skill courses have the
prerequisite of passing the entry level
Critical Thinking Assessment or GST 100.
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Up to three courses in religion may
be used to meet the perspective, The
Character and Mission of Augsburg
College: The Christian Faith.
4. No student may count more than
one course from the same department in
meeting the requirements of any single
perspective emphasis area except:
3. No student will be permitted to
count more than three courses from the
same department in meeting perspective
requirements.
2. No single course can fulfill the
requirements in two or more categories.
1. A student will choose a minimum of
one course from each required perspective
category.
Students will choose from a list of
courses meeting the Liberal Arts
Perspectives, available on-line and from
the registrar's office. These choices are controlled by the following policies:
The general education Liberal Arts
Perspectives have the primary goal of providing the basis for beginning to understand what it means to be human. The
goals of the perspectives are achieved
through a variety of courses that have been
approved as meeting the criteria established for each perspective.
LIBERAL ARTS PERSPECTIVES
The General Education program should
also teach students the skills expected of a
college graduate in writing, critical thinking, speaking, and quantitative reasoning.
Develop an appreciation of the role of
service to society.
Demonstrate connections between
liberal arts and the major field of study.
the social world, natural world, and westem heritage.
Transfer students entering with 24 or
more course credits will be required to take
one course from area 1 or 2 in the
Christian Faith Perspective while registered at Augsburg.
Transfer students entering with 13-23
course credits will be required to take two
courses from two different areas in the
Christian Faith Perspective while registered at Augsburg.
Area 1 is biblical studies, Area 2 covers
Christian theology, and Area 3 includes the
study of values or religions outside the
Christian faith. Three course credits are
required to meet this perspective except for
the following:
Christian Faith (CF 1, 2, and 3 )
This perspective focuses on Augsburg
as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. As a college of the
Church, Augsburg accepts as a basis for its
educational program the doctrines of the
Christian faith as revealed in scripture and
the creeds affirmed by the Lutheran
Church. It consciously affirms that all students should reflect upon the Christian
Scriptures, theological concepts, ethical
values, their own faith and values, and religious concepts outside of the Christian
faith as part of becoming educated.
Perspective: The Character and Mission
of Augsburg College: The Christian Faith
THE EIGHT LIBERAL ARTS PERSPECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Up to two courses in a year-long
sequence of approved natural science
courses may be used to meet the perspective, The Natural World.
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Two course credits from different
departments are required to meet this perspective. One course is required to meet
this perspective for transfer students entering with 13 or more course credits.
Western Heritage (WH 1 and 2)
This perspective is intended to help
students critically examine tliemes (found,
for example, in literature,' philosophy, and
the arts) and events that have historically
shaped Western civilization. Attention
should be paid to the contributions of and
to critiques of Western thought by women
and ethnic minorities.
Perspective: Western Heritage
One course credit or experience is
required to meet this perspective.
The City (C)
This requirement must be covered
either by specific courses, by internship
and education experiences, or by designated
or college-approved non-credit experiences
(such as volunteer service or college programs). Experiences that satisfy the requirement must be accompanied by a GST 209
seminar related to the perspective.
This perspective focuses on the
College's location in the heart of a metropolitan area. From this perspective, students should gain an understanding of and
critically reflect upon the city with its
diverse populations, cultural, governmental and economic institutions, and opportunities and challenges. In addition, students should experience the community
and should explore opportunities for service in the community
Perspective: The Character and Mission
of Augsburg College: The City
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This perspective is intended to help
students understand themselves in relation
to the physical world. Their active role as
observers, explorers, and moral agents will
be emphasized. Sufficient technical training in scientific knowledge, concepts, and
methods will be provided to equip students
for critical and intelligent participation in
public debates on technical issues.
One course credit is required to meet
this perspective.
One course must focus on current theories and methods of a social science. Two
course credits from different departments
are required to meet this perspective. One
course is required to meet this perspective
for transfer students entering with 13 or
more course credits.
Social World (SW 1 and 2)
This perspective is intended to help
students learn to identify, examine, and critique social, economic, or political systems:
to understand how and why such systems
develop, to see the connections among
these systems, and to use this knowledge
as a participant in society
Two course credits from different
departments are required to meet this
perspective unless an approved one-year
sequence is taken. One course is required
to meet this perspective for transfer
students entering with 13 or more
course credits.
Natural World (NW 1 and 2)
Perspective: The Natural World
Aesthetics (A)
Perspective: The Social World
The study of a specific, non-Western
culture and how that culture has shaped
the world. One course credit is required to
meet this perspective.
Aesthetic creations convey fundamental
insights and values, express beauty, and
enhance life. This perspective focuses on
aesthetic qualities in artistic expressions by
oneself and others.
Perspective: Aesthetics
One course credit is required to meet
this perspective.
Intercultural Awareness (IA)
This perspective is intended to complement the Western Heritage Perspective by
expanding students' awareness of other
cultures. One course is required in which
students study a specific, non-Western culture and how that culture has shaped the
world. In this course students critically
reflect upon ways their own cultural biases
operate when confronting other cultures.
This perspective is intended to help
students view themselves as people with
unique abilities, values, beliefs, experiences, and behaviors.
Human ldentity (HI)
Perspective: Intercultural Awareness
Perspective: Human Identity
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In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading
Certain courses have restrictions and
are offered on one grading system only
(e.g., lifetime sports are graded only P/N).
See P/N limitations under Graduation
Requirements, page 73.
P-graded courses do not count
toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for
graduation with distinction. Transfer students should be especially aware of this
kequirement.
Unacceptable performance (no
credit for the course)
Performance below basic course
standards
Meets basic standards for the
course
Achieves above basic course
standards
Achieves highest standards of
excellence
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission
after determining that a student emergency
may delay completion of coursework.
Students who receive an incomplete grade
should be capable of passing the course if
they satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an
Application for Incomplete Grade Form
with the Registrar's Office that states the
reasons for the request, outlines the work
required to complete the course, and
includes the course instructor's signature.
The instructor may stipulate the terms and
conditions that apply to course comple-
Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are
not computed in the grade point average.
0.0
1.0
Some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses, or rank each
as a C.
Maximum number of course credits
taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is six course credits with a grade of
Pass (P).
2.0
3.0
4.0
Numeric grades are used with these
definitions:
Numeric Grades
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
Students who choose the P/N option
are cautioned:
Pass/No Credit
Most courses are offered with grading
options-traditional grading on a 4.0 to
0.0 scale or the Pass/No credit system, in
which P means a grade of 2.0 or better
and N means no credit and a grade of less
than 2.0.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests,
written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
EXPLANATION OF GRADES
option. Any changes in choice of grading
system must be made according to dates
published each term. All changes in grading
option that are made after initial registration require the signature of an adviser or
the instructor.
Academic Information 79
Writing
Music Education (B.M.)
. . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . .20
Music Therapy (B.S.). . . . . . . . . . . .17
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
No more than 13 courses may be in
any one department, with the
following exceptions:
O Complete 32 course credits. Of these:
of three.
O Two different lifetime sports.
O Achieve a Math Placement Group score
.Modern Languages
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
D Satisfy entry level skill requirements in:
Augsburg Seminar (see page 98).
(Sophomore transfer students are
exempt from the Augsburg Seminar.)
O Complete the fall orientation and
All new freshmen and all freshman
and sophomore transfer students
must complete the following requirements prior to graduation (transfer
credit may apply to these requirements):
This quick-reference checklist is an
abbreviated version of the general education curriculum requirements for graduation. As a summary, it is not comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for the
complete degree requirements that begin
on page 72. Students are advised to read
carefully the full graduation requirements
and to consult frequently with their advisers to ensure that all requirements for
graduation are met.
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One course with a Critical
Thinking component
Two courses with Writing
components (one within the major)
the following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P. (These
requirements may be met with courses
in the major or perspectives.)
O Complete courses designated to fulfill
following perspective requirements-one course for each perspective.
No more than three courses from the
same department may be used to fulfill
perspective requirements.
Three Christian Faith Perspectives
from different areas
One City Perspective
Two Western Heritage Perspectives,
each from different departments
One Human Identity Perspective
One Aesthetic Perspective
Two Social World Perspectives, each
from different departments
One Intercultural Awareness
Perspective
Two Natural World Perspectives, from
different departments unless a yearlong sequence is taken (CHM 100 &
101; CHM 105 & 106; CHM 115 &
116; PHY 121 & 122; SCI 110 &
111)
Cl Complete courses that fulfill the
point average in major, minor, and in
total courses completed.
O Maintain minimum cumulative grade
D Complete a major.
Experience.
O Complete at least one Augsburg
All students are required to file a
graduation application with the
Registrafs Office one year prior to graduation.
0 Complete a major.
Experience.
One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component
One course with a Speaking component
Other maximums are described on
page 73.
0 Complete at least one Augsburg
Two Modem Language Skill courses,
other than your native language
One course with a Critical Thinking
component
One course with a Writing
component within the major
following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P (These
requirements may be met with
courses in the major or perspectives.)
0 Complete courses that fulfill the
One Natural World Perspective
One Intercultural Awareness
Perspective
One Social World Perspective
One Aesthetic Perspective
One Human Identity Perspective
One Western Heritage Perspective
One City Perspective
Two Christian Faith Perspectives
(one Christian Faith Perspective for
transfer students entering with 24 or
more course credits)
D Complete courses that fulfill the
following perspective requirements:
D Maintain minimum cumulative grade
point average in major, minor, and in
total courses completed.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Music Therapy ( B . ) . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . . .20
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . .17
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
No more than 13 courses may be
from any one department, with the
following exceptions:
No more than three courses from the
same department may be used to fulfill perspective requirements.
0 Complete 32 course credits. Of these:
Ci Achieve a Math Placement Group score
of three.
0 Two different lifetime sports.
writing.
0 Satisfy entry level skill requirements in
All transfer students (entering with
13 or more credits) must complete
the following requirements prior to
graduation (transfer credit may apply
to these requirements):
One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component
One course with a Speaking
component
Two Modem Language Skill Courses,
other than your native language
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A course in which a grade of 0,0.5,
1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be
repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be
repeated for credit and a grade, but may be
audited. All courses taken each term and
grades earned, including W and N, will be
recorded on the academic record. Only the
credits and grades earned the second time,
for legitimately repeated courses, are
counted toward graduation and in the
grade point average.
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a notation on the record.
Internships, independent studies, and
directed studies may sometimes last longer
than one term. When this is the case, they
must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of
the first term of registration. A grade of X
(extension) is given by the instructor to
indicate that the study is extended. It is
expected that students given X extensions
will continue to communicate with their
instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A
final grade will be issued at the end of the
term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year).
An instructor has the right to not grant an
extension where satisfactory progress is not
demonstrated. If the course is not
completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
tion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow
evaluation of the work by the instructor
and the filing of a grade before the final
day of the following academic term in the
student's program. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the
course becomes 0.0.
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Seniors-24 course credits completed.
Juniors-16 course credits completed.
Sophomores-7 course credits completed.
Students are classified when grades are
posted at the end of each term.
Classification
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
GPA = Total grade points divided by
number of credits attempted.*
The grade point average (GPA) is based
on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It
does not include credit and grade points for
work transferred from other colleges.
Courses taken on the P/N grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
Grade Point Average
Students who wish to take courses
without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time day students may audit a course without charge.
The charge for part-time and Weekend
College students is listed under Weekend
College Costs in the Financing Your
Education section on page 27. The signature of the instructor is required to register
an audit. Students who audit a course
should confer with the instructor within
two weeks of the beginning of the term to
determine expectations, attendance, and
any other requirements. If expectations
have been met, the course will be listed on
the transcript as having been audited. If
expectations have not been met, the course
will be listed with a grade of W.
Auditing Courses
Advanced Placement Program Test
(AP)-The Advanced Placement Program
Test may allow students who have scores
of 3 , 4 , or 5 on the CEEB Advanced
Placement Test to receive college credit for
selected courses. A score of 4 or 5 is
required on the AP Language and
International Baccalaureate Program
(IB)-Courses earned from the
International Baccalaureate program will
be considered by the College for advanced
placement and appropriate credit.
Departmental guidelines are available at
the Registrar's Office.
The APL program at Augsburg provides
several means by which students may have
their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief
description of each of these means of
assessment:
Not all learning from life experience,
however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is
relevant to coursework in a field of study
within the Augsburg liberal arts cumculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life
situations. Some of this learning may be
appropriate for credit recognition within
the disciplines that comprise the academic
program of a liberal arts college. The
Assessment of Previous Learning program
(APL) at Augsburg provides a means by
which a student's previous learning, other
than that which is transferred from another
accredited institution, may be presented
for examination for possible credit toward
the completion of a baccalaureate degree.
ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS
LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM
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The Portfolio Assessment
Program-This is a credit assessment
alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning
portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty team is composed of two faculty
members from fields of study directly related
to the student's previous learning. Students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous
learning for credit assessment should consult the Registrar's Office. In completing
The Registrar approves the student's
request to take the exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a P/N basis
only, and there is a charge per exam of
$400 for a full course credit.
There is a faculty member designated
by the department to administer the exam.
There is a departmental instrument
available for the subject area in question.
Departmental Comprehensive
Exams-These are available for students
to use in obtaining credit for previous
learning if the following conditions
are met:
The College Level Examination
Program (CLEP)-This is a series of standardized tests that have been developed by
the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing
centers. (The regional testing centers for
this area are the University of Minnesota
and the University of St. Thomas.)
Students who score at or above the 65th
percentile on a subject examination may
receive academic credit for that subject at
Augsburg College. Additional information
about CLEP tests is available from the
registrar's office and Academic Advising.
Composition examination for credit for
ENG 111 Effective Writing. Additional
credit or placement is at the discretion of
the department. Inquiries should be
addressed to the Registrar's Office.
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Transcript credit will be recorded with
the equivalent Augsburg course numbers
as determined by faculty reviewers.
Application of this credit toward the
Liberal Arts Perspective requirements,
upper division requirements, and academic
majors and minors may be subsequently
addressed by the departments involved in
response to a formal request by the student.
Students may apply for the credit
assessment process after completing at
least four courses/credits of academic work
at Augsburg College with a cumulative
Augsburg GPA of at least 2.5. It is strongly
recommended that the process not be used
when four or fewer courses remain for
graduation. There is a non-refundable
application deposit of $200 to initiate the
credit assessment process for each course
presented in a portfolio. An additional
$200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit is available on a P/N credit
basis only.
The learning and skills involved are
current and could be used at the present
time.
The learning relates well to the student's educational goals.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
There is documentable evidence of a
cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved prescribed
andlor systematic study of content material
found within liberal arts coursework.
the evaluation of a student's previous learning, the faculty team applies the following
criteria:
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All students whose native language is
not English must stay enrolled in ENG
217/218 until such time that they pass the
ESL placement test at 85 percent or higher.
The ESL course can be counted only twice
Near the end of each term of the
English as a Second Language course, an
objective test will be administered to all
students in the class. The score on this test
and the grade earned in the class will
determine whether additional ESL coursework is required. Usually a score of 85 to
100 and a course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will
fulfill the student's ESL requirement.
Students whose native language is not
English must take the ESL placement test
in conjunction with the English writing
placement test prior to registering for their
first term at Augsburg. Students' placement
in ESL, ENG 101 Developmental Writing,
or ENG 111 Effective Writing will be
determined by their scores on the
Michigan test (85-100 range for exemption
from ESL) and by a writing sample.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Maximum Credit Accepted for
Previous Learning-While Augsburg
College recognizes the validity of learning
that takes place outside the traditional
classroom, this learning must be placed in
the context of formal study in campusbased liberal arts courses. Therefore,
Augsburg places a maximum of eight
courses (about one-fourth of a baccalaureate degree) on transcript credit that is
obtained through previous experiential
learning. In compiling the eight courses of
credit for previous experiential learning, the
student may use any combination of the
four assessment processes available in the
APL Program: AP exams, CLEP exams,
departmental comprehensive exams, and
credit granted through portfolio assessment.
Students may be removed from probation when the cumulative GPA reaches 2.0.
Students placed on probation as freshmen
for having earned two zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to sophomore, if they have
not earned additional zero grades, and if
Students whose overall academic
achievement falls below a 2.0 GPA will
either be placed on scholastic probation at
the end of the term or will be continued on
probation or will be dismissed from the
College. In addition, a freshman who
receives two zero grades or a sophomore,
junior, or senior who receives three zero
grades will be considered for probation or
dismissal. However, &missal from the
College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Committee on Student
Standing. Evidence of the student's cornrnitment to academic progress is the major
consideration in deciding whether or not to
dismiss a student. Students who have a
poor academic record may be strongly
advised to withdraw before the end of a
term. Those on probation who voluntarily
withdraw from the College, as well as those
who are dismissed, must have special permission to re-enroll.
It should be noted that a minimum GPA
of 2.0 is required for graduation, with certain
majors requiring a higher minimum GPA.
The College requires that all students
maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average (GPA).
ACADEMIC PROGRESS,
PROBATION, AND DISMISSAL
Students who fulfill the ESL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have completed the modem language skill requirement for graduation.
in the total number of courses required for
graduation.
than 24 course credits
than 16 course
than 7 course credits
The Dean's List, compiled after each
semester, lists students whose grade point
average for a semester is 3.5 or better.
Students must be full-time students (a
minimum equivalent of three full course
credits for a weekday schedule student or
two equivalent full course credits for a
Weekend College student), graded on the
traditional grading system, with no incompletes in courses offered for credit. Courses
taken outside of a program's calendar (e.g.,
crossover courses taken in a Weekend
College trimester term by a day student or
in a semester term by a weekend student)
are not calculated when determining the
Dean's List. If pennission is given by the
student, an announcement is sent to the
hometown newspaper of each student on
the Dean's List.
Dean's List
Senior -24 or more course credits
Junior-fewer
Sophomore-fewer
credits
Freshman-fewer
Student class years are based on the
number of courses completed:
The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the
guidelines stated above. .Once a student is
dismissed, he or she may appeal the decision within 10 days to the Committee on
Student Standing.
their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. Students
placed on probation as sophomores for
having earned three zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to junior and their cumulative GPA reaches 2.0.
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Augsburg College has one commencement ceremony per academic year in the
month of May Undergraduate students
who will not have met degree requirements
by the end of the spring term may qualify
to participate in commencement iE (1) no
more than three course creditshequirements will remain in their program at the
end of the spring term, and (2) the remaining requirements will be completed in the
summer or fall terms following participation in commencement. Candidates for
graduation who will complete summer or
fall terms will be noted as such in the commencement program. In addition, candidates who will complete in summer or fall
are required to sign a statement of understanding acknowledging remaining degree
requirements in order to participate in
commencement. A student will not graduate nor will a degree be conferred until all
Qualification for Commencement
Augsburg recognizes those students
who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement as graduates of distinction. This designation replaces all previous
college honors and applies to all students
who complete degree requirements after
Jan. 1, 2000. Students achieving
Graduation with Distinction will have an
overall GPA of 3.5 and will have completed
an outstanding project as determined by
the student's major department. To be eligible, a student must have at least 14 traditionally graded credits taken at Augsburg.
Most departments offer graduation with
distinction. For specific requirements,
please contact the applicable department.
To be considered for Graduation with
Distinction, a student should consult with
their major department no later than the
fall semester of their junior year.
Graduation with Distinction
36 Academic Information
This program applies to students who
enter the day school schedule as full-time
freshmen in the fall of 1996 and thereafter.
New freshmen are assured that they will be
able to graduate in four years-if they
maintain continuous full-time enrollment
for four years, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and follow the Four-Year Assurance Program
g u i d e l i n e ~ they
r
will receive the
remaining required courses free of additional tuition. A few majors are excluded
from this program. Contact Academic
Advising for a list of eligible majors.
Students must complete a formal Four-Year
Assurance Degree Plan with the College
before the end of their sophomore year
(prior to completing 16 course credits) in
order to qualify. Contact Academic
Advising for details.
FOUR-YEAR ASSURANCE
PROGRAM
Augsburg is approved by the state
approving agency for Veterans Education.
Veterans should consult with the
Enrollment Center about completion of the
enrollment certificate and the forwarding
of other information to the Veterans
Administration. Veterans will need to meet
the requirements of the Veterans
Administration regarding repayment of
educational assistance funds received.
Veterans of Military Service
graduation requirements are met, regardless of participation in commencement.
Right to request amendment of
education records--You have the right to
seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of your right to privacy This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg
decides not to alter your education records
according to your request.
Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information -You have the right to be asked
and to give Augsburg your permission to
disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records,
except to the extent that FERPA and the
regulations regarding FERPA authorize disclosure without your permission. One
exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate education interests. A
school official is a person employed by the
College in an administrative, supervisory,
academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); person or compa-
Right t o inspect and review education r e c o r d j o u have the right to
review and inspect substantially all of your
education records maintained by or at
Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review your
records.
The Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended,
provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year
Augsburg College is required to give notice
of the various rights accorded to students
pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with
FERPA, you are notified of the following:
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS
AND PRIVACY ACT NOTICE
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The student's participation in
officially recognized activities and
sports;
The student's enrollment status (FTPT);
The student's academic class level;
The student's major field of study;
The student's date and place of birth;
The student's e-mail address;
The student's telephone number;
The student's address;
The student's name;
"Directory information" includes
t h e following:
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any
decision by you to withhold directory
information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory
Information, any future request for such
information from persons or organizations
outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
Right to withhold disclosure of
"directory informationu-FERPA uses
the term "Directory Information" to refer
to those categories of personally identifiable information that may be released for
any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg
College without notification of the request
or disclosure to the student.
ny with whom the College has contracted
(such as an attorney, auditor, or collection
agent); a person serving on the Board of
Trustees, or a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
school official performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review
an education record in order to fulfill his
or her professional responsibility.
Academic Information 8;
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory
Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no
liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Office
of the Registrar must be notified in writing
of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not received
by the regismar prior to Sept. 15 (or within
The student's photograph.
The most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the
student; and
The student's dates of attendance;
The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
The student's degrees and awards
received;
8 Academic Information
Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate what
information may be reported in the letter.
Reporting Educational Information
Right t o complain to FERPA
Office--You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W.,
Washington, D.C., 20202-4605, conceming Augsburg's failure to comply with
FERPA.
10 school days of the start of a subsequent
term for a new student), it will be assumed
that all Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new form for withholding
disclosure must be completed each academic year.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses. Courses numbered 300
and above are classified as upper division.
In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for freshmen, 200s for sophomores, 300s
for juniors, and 400s for seniors.
Courses listed are subject to change. In
general, classes are offered fall andlor
spring terms unless otherwise indicated.
The Schedule of Classes published each
spring by the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities (ACTC) lists offerings and
locations for fall and spring terms. This
information is also available on-line.
A full course is offered for one course
credit. A few fractional courses, for onehalf or one-quarter course credit, are
offered in the Division of Professional
Studies. Unless noted, all courses are one
course credit. A full course has the approximate value of four semester credits or six
quarter hours. Most courses meet for three
60-minute periods or two 90-minute periods per week with additional time required
for laboratory work.
Credits
Descriptions and schedules for Summer
Session, the Master of Arts in Leadership,
the Master of Social Work, the Master of
Arts in Nursing, the Master of Arts in
Education, and the Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies courses are
published in separate catalogs.
A course schedule for all ACTC schools
is available on-line through the web
addresses published in the ACTC newspaper. They will contain the most accurate
and up to date information.
Since some courses are offered alternate
years, it is important that the student
review major requirements and course
offerings with an adviser to ensure that all
requirements can be met.
Class Schedule
Department entries also contain a
narrative discussion of the educational
philosophy of each department, its goals,
and its place in the College's program. A
listing of requirements for individual
majors and minors follows the narrative.
Descriptions of courses are arranged by
departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject
matter to aid students in planning a program. A syllabus containing a more
detailed explanation of content, approach,
requirements, and evaluations for a
particular course can be obtained from
the instructor.
a liberal arts institution, Augsburg
College believes that knowledge and truth
are interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic
world, however, divides this unified truth
into more manageable parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual
disciplines is subdivided into courses that
make it more accessible to students. These
courses can be arranged in various ways to
construct majors, to create the substance
of a broad general education, and to give
students the opportunity to study areas of
particular individual interest.
Weekend College classes are published
each spring in a separate booklet and
online.
90 DEPARTMENTS
AND PROGRAMS
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lnternship
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in
which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement
that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in
the placement. Prior to the beginning of the tendregistration, interested students
must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and
the Center for Service, Work, and Learning regarding requirements and permission
to register.
lnternship
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a
student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement that links
the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities inherent in the placement. Participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the beginning
of the tendregistration, interested students must consult with the departmental
internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Center for Service, Work, and
Learning regarding requirements and permission to register.
399
3. A learning agreement (forms are
available in the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning) must be completed with
the faculty member responsible for grading the experience and the work supervisor. The original is turned in to the
Center for Service, Work, and Learning,
with copies made for the faculty supervisor and student.
2. Register for a 199 or 399 Internship
during the registration period. The signed
permission form must be turned in at the
time of registration. (Students may pre-register without a placement secured, but a
suitable internship must be found by the
end of the registration or drop/add period.)
1. Obtain the internship registration
permission form from the Center for
Service, Work, and Learning and secure
the signatures of the faculty supervisor and
director of the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning.
Registration for internships consists of
the following steps:
INTERNSHIPS
199
Every department offers opportunities
for internships and independent study. The
course description and process for registering is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional
statements that can be found in the departmental course listing. Interdisciplinary
internships are also available.
NOTE: Not all courses are offered in all
schedules. Refer to the current ACTC Joint
Class Schedule or the Weekend College
class schedule for information on when
specific courses are offered.
Courses that must be taken before
enrolling in a higher level course are listed
in the course description as prerequisites.
A student may enroll in a course when a
prerequisite has not been fulfilled if there
is prior approval by the professor teaching
the course.
Prerequisites
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Departments and Programs 91
92
Independent StudyIResearch
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Normally open to
junior and senior majors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
499
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
AMERICAN
INDIAN
STUDIES
See listing under Business Administration.
ACCOUNTING
Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the
direction of an instructor. Open to all students, but normally taken by sophomores
and juniors. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor and the
department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
299
DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT STUDIES
-Departments and Programs
Kristin Anderson (Chair), Lynn
Bollman, Tara Christopherson, John
McCaffrey
Art Faculty
A liberal arts college like Augsburg is
an ideal setting for the study of art because
it provides a constant possibility for the
interaction of ideas, disciplines, and attitudes. At Augsburg, art study is further
enhanced by associations with a significant
number of art galleries and museums in
the Twin Cities area.
Because of the College's commitment to
the liberal arts, the visual arts, as taught at
Augsburg, draw ideas and inspiration from
all disciplines. Art as a human activity
involves manual skill, although to become
broadly significant it should interact with
other fields, such as language, history,
drama, music, literature, philosophy, theology, business, physical education, and science.
Giving and receiving visual messages is
so much a part of everyday life that it is
often taken for granted. At the same time,
however, the interchange of visual ideas is
frequently misunderstood. The task of the
artist, art teacher, graphic designer, architect, and art historian is to celebrate visual
experience through a variety of media and
art examples. In short, the visual arts teach
us how to see.
\ rt is important as a field of study
for our time, helping us to create order and
beauty in the design and function of communities. Realizing this, we have made
design and sensitivity to all aspects of visual experience central to the art program at
Augsburg.
A
Art History Major
Eight art or architectural history courses
including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 19th- and 20th-Century Art
Two studio courses:
ART 102 Design or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting I or ART 221
Sculpture I
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the studio arts foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two-dimensional art from:
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 223 Printmaking I
or ART 225 Graphic Design I
or ART 360 Watercolor Painting
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
or ART 250 Ceramics I
or ART 325 Fiber and Form
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
Two additional art history courses
Studio majors must participate in at least
one exhibit during their senior year.
Eight art courses, including at least one
in art history. Up to four courses may be
taken in one studio area or in art history.
Certificate in Art
Five art history courses including
ART 240.
Drawing
Students will use traditional drawing media and will develop their ideas and
skills with them. Emphasis is placed on foundational drawing concepts.
ART 107
Introduction to Architectural Drawing
This course develops basic skills involved in perceiving and representing the
material environment through the study of sketching and drawing skills.
Calligraphy I
Introduction and practice of calligraphic writing and designing with emphasis
on the broad-edged pen.
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic or oil.
ART 105
ART 106
ART 118
ART 100, 300 Special Topics
Occasional courses dealing with subjects not usually offered by the depanment.
STUDIO ART
Design
A study of design as the unifylng foundation for the visual arts. Two- and
three-dimensional projects demonstrating the use of the basic design elements
and principles.
ART 102
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions.
W STUDIO ART FOUNDATIONS
Five courses including ART 240, ART
107, and three additional studio courses.
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including ART 105, ART
210, ART 243, ART 244 and ART 249 or
349.
GPA of 3.5 in the major and overall,
portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or
research (art history majors) reflecting
high quality work, and special projects
such as senior exhibition and research.
Application should be made to the department chair before the last term of the
senior year.
Art History Minor
Architecture Minor
Departmental Honors
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Drawing for Design in Architecture
Introduction to and exploration of the conceptual function of drawing in
architecture. Exploration of the history of drawing in architecture, critical
review of drawing conventions and systems, and examination of drawing
processes as modes of perception and cognition.
Design for New Media I
Exploration of the fundamental techniques and technologies used in digital
design.
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture and three-dimensional design in various media.
Print Making I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of printing. Intaglio, relief, and mono/unique methods are explored.
Publication Design
An introduction to design concepts and production for publication design,
with emphasis on the computer. Theory and practice of coordinating visual
imagery and typography for print publications using page layout software.
Graphic Design I
An introduction to the principles and techniques of graphic design using page
layout software. Emphasis on designing with text and image.
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on handbuilding
and glazing.
Calligraphy II
Advanced work in calligraphic media and design.
Design for New Media II
Exploration of the latest technologies used in the theories and practice of animation, interactive programming, and advanced digital design. (Prereq.: ART
215 or instructor permission)
Typography
Study of the history, development, structures, and application of traditional
and contemporary typography; exploring letterfonw using digital, hand-set
type, and hand lettering. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
Fiber and Form
An introduction to hand papermaking and artist's books. Emphasis on exploration of fiber sources and book forms to create synthesis of original surface,
text, image, and sequence. (Prereq.: Any ART course)
ART 215
ART 221
ART 223
ART 224
ART 225
ART 250
ART 306
ART 315
ART 320
ART 325
$200-225.
Photography
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression, and communication
with attention to black-and-white photographic processes. Students need
access to a 35mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately
ART 210
ART 132
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Art 95
Graphic Design II
Advanced work in sculpture and three-dimensional design. (Prereq.: ART 221)
Sculpture II
Continued exploration of intaglio, relief, and monolunique methods. Use of
larger formats, multiple plates, and an emphasis on color are encouraged.
(Prereq.: ART 223)
Print Making II
Design concepts using descriptive and experimental techniques in transparent
watercolor.
Watercolor Painting
Advanced study of painting. (Prereq.: ART 118)
Painting II
Advanced work in ceramics with an emphasis on throwing or handbuilding
and glazing. (Prereq.: ART 250)
Ceramics II
Exploration of the creation of visual images using the computer as a paint
brush, pencil, pen, and camera. Emphasis will be placed on visual communication and expression. (Prereq.: Any ART, MIS, or CSC course)
Digital Imaging
An advanced study of the graphic design of typography and visual imagery for
print production using the computer. Includes identification of design problems and presentation to client. (Prereq.: ART 225)
A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modem times.
Includes reading, research, viewing of slides, and visits to museums.
Art History Survey
History of Architecture to 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity since 1750, as illustrated by Western and non-Western examples.
History of Architecture after 1750
History of architecture and city planning from antiquity to 1750, as illustrated
by Western and non-Western examples.
This course addresses the designed environment, the intentionally designed
places in which we live. We will investigate architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design, both in class and in frequent site visits to prominent
local examples of design excellence. (Prereq.: None for ART 249; ENG 111
and an ART, HIS, or urban studies course for ART 349)
ART 2491349 The Designed Environment
ART 244
ART 243
Note: The following courses are oflered intermittently, usually two or three sections per year
ART 240
ART AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
ART 478
ART 368
ART 360
ART 355
ART 351
ART 340
ART 330
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A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture,
and folk arts.
American Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture from Neoclassicism through
the present. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
19th- and 20th-Century Art
European painting, sculpture, and architecture, from the 14th through the
18th centuries. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Renaissance and Baroque Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting, sculpture,
and architecture in Europe. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Medieval Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the fourth century A.D.
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture, and design.
Scandinavian Arts
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the
"mditional" arts, and the work of Native American women. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Women and Art
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual arts,
particularly within the United States. Students will produce various art projects in weaving, basket-making, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, or prints.
Tribal Arts and Culture
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See listing under East Asian Studies.
ASIANSTUDIES
ART 499
ART 399
ART 299
ART 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ART 389
ART 388
ART 387
ART 386
ART 385
ART 382
ART 352
ART 290
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Art 97
T
AUC 101
All freshman students must successfully complete the entire eight-week
Augsburg Seminar in order to fulfill the
graduation requirement, even if they drop
the linked content course. Permission to
complete the seminar after withdrawal
from the content course is at the discretion
of the instructor.
Augsburg Seminar (.25 course)
A series of fall-tern meetings with an Augsburg seminar adviser to discuss
issues related to becoming an active member of the Augsburg College community of learners. Discussion will be based upon topics and readings from the
connected content course and other disciplines and sources. (P/N grading only)
At registration, all first-year students in
the day program enroll in a selected content course, such as Effective Writing and a
parallel Augsburg Seminar. These 'linked'
courses integrate disciplinary content with
various learning strategies and communitybuilding opportunities beneficial to all
beginning students.
Augsburg Seminar
he initial months after entering college as a first-year student are an exciting
period of change. The faculty and staff
wish to assist students in making a successful transition to being college students
and to help them become part of this academic community. Through the summer orientation program, the fall orientation
weekend, and the Augsburg Seminar, students are introduced to the character of the
College, its heritage as an urban, liberal
arts college of the Church, the process of
learning in a community where ideas are
valued and treated seriously, and the logistics of being students.
The content course usually meets three
hours per week for the entire semester and
is valued at 1.0 course credit, and the
Augsburg Seminar meets once a week for 8
weeks for .25 course credit. The Augsburg
Seminar offers the opportunity for further
discussion of topics from the paired content course, along with presentations on
campus life, academic resources and study
skills, and a hands-on introduction to the
Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. While the
content course is graded on a traditional
point basis, the Augsburg Seminar is graded Pass/No credit (P/N). However, performance in the course is linked to performance in the seminar.
B
Dale Pederson (Chair), Karen Ballen,
William Capman, Robert Herforth, Esther
~c~au~hlin
Biology Faculty
For many, an undergraduate major in
biology serves as a basis for further study
Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies in the life sciences, leading to
careers in college or university teaching,
basic and applied research, and public
health. Many have entered professional
programs in medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. Other graduates have
gone directly into secondary education,
biomedical industries, laboratory research,
natural resources, and environmental education.
An understanding of biological systems
depends, in part, on the principles of
physics and chemistry; thus a firm background in the physical sciences is also
important in the study of biology.
In recent decades great strides have
been made in understandmg important biological processes, particularly those at the
cellular, molecular, and ecosystem levels.
Biological research has also provided some
extremely important benefits to humans,
including advances in medicine, agriculture, and food science.
iology is the study of life, and it is
natural that we, as contemplative living
creatures, seek a deeper understanding of
the living world that envelops us. This
search has led to the realization that the
Earth is filled with an enormous variety of
living organisms. Since humans are a part
of the biological world, an understanhng
of the basic biological processes common
to all organisms is essential to attain selfunderstanding and to provide a basis for
wise decisions.
or CHM 351/352 Organic Chemistry
A semester course in organic chemistry
or CHM 115/116 General Chemistry
CHM 1051106 Principles of Chemistry
Required Supporting Courses
BIO 491 Seminar (non-credit) is
required of all juniors and seniors.
The ninth course may be any of the
upper division biology courses listed above
or BIO 340 Marine Biology of the Florida
Keys.
BIO 367 Biochemistry
BIO 476 Microbiology
5.
4.
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
BIO 474 Developmental Biology
3.
B10 355 Genetics
BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 361 Plant Biology
BIO 440 Plant Physiology
2.
1.
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
B10 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Morphology
BIO 473 Animal Physiology
and at least one from each of the five
following groups:
B10 113 Introductory Organismal Biology
B10 114 Introductory Genetics,
Evolution, and Ecology
B10 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
Nine courses including:
Major
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A course in general chemistry and five
biology courses including BIO 113, 114,
215, and two upper division courses.
Minor
GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall,
one course of approved independent study
with both oral and poster presentation and
written report. Project proposals should be
made to the department by Sept. 30 of the
senior year or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning to graduate in the following
December.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.7 in biology and 3.5 overall.
An original research project on a significant topic in biology with both oral and
poster presentation and written report.
Project proposals should be made to the
department by Sept. 30 of the senior year
or Feb. 28 in the case of students planning
to graduate in the following December.
Graduation with Distinction
All transfer courses, including ACTC
courses, must be approved in writing by
the chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within
the last 10 years will be considered. No
more than two upper division courses from
other institutions may be applied toward
the major.
Transfer course policy for majors and
minors
or MAT 163 Introductory Statistics
or MAT 145 Calculus I
or h4AT 122 Calculus for the Social
and Behavioral Sciences
MAT 114 Precalculus
or PHY 121/122 General Physics
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
100 Biology
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that may
differ in emphasis from the Augsburg major
requirements. The state requirements may
also be subject to change after publication
of this catalog. Students therefore should
Teaching Licensure Major
Graduate programs in biological fields
require coursework similar to that for premedical education, and may also require
undergraduate research experience. Health
care professions (physician assistant, physical therapist, veterinarian, etc.) have specific requirements that should be discussed
with an adviser in the department.
Graduate and Professional Training
Students should consult members of
the biology faculty for information specific
to medical school application.
Pre-medical students should include a
two-semester sequence in physics and a
two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Many medical schools also require
two semesters of calculus.
Biology for Pre-Medical Students
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an adviser in the biology
department. BIO 113 and 114 and
Principles of Chemistry (or General
Chemistry) should be taken in the first
year, and BIO 215 and Organic Chemistry
in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their
college careers. A GPA of 2.0 for BIO 113,
114, and 215 is a prerequisite for enrollment in upper division biology courses. A
grade of 2.0 or above is required for all
upper division courses applied toward the
major.
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3)
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
Human Biology
An introduction to basic biological principles with a human perspective.
Includes discussion of the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics, organ
systems, and human impact on the environment. (Three one-hour lectures. A
student may not receive credit for both BIO 101 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor. Fall)
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are
emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to
gather and analyze data and propose and test theories are considered. (Prereq.:
MPG 2. Three one-hour lectures, three hours laboratory. Does not apply to the
major or minor)
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A survey of the structure and function of the human body. (Three one-hour
lectures, three hours laboratory. A student may not receive credit for both BIO
101 and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor. Spring)
Biology and Society
The biological basis for problems facing society, such as pollution, genetic
engineering, AIDS, extinction, global warming, hunger, cancer. (WEC only
Three one-hour lectures. Does not apply to the major or minor. Spring)
SCI 111
BIO 101
BIO 102
BIO 103
BIO 105
The department works with the Office
of Cooperative Education in identifying
and defining co-op ed experiences in
laboratories and other settings in the
Twin Cities.
Cooperative Education
to those students who bave completed at
least one upper division biology course and
have a GPA of 3.0 in biology.
SCI 110
Membership in the Augsburg Chapter of
this national biology honor society is open
Beta Beta Beta
consult with the Augsburg Department of
Education to idenbfy current Minnesota
teacher licensure requirements. All upper
division biology requirements for secondary
licensure must be completed before beginning student teaching.
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Biology 101
BIO 369
BIO 361
BIO 355
BIO 353
BIO 351
BIO 215
BIO 185
BIO 114
BIO 113
lntroductory Organismal Biology
An introductory consideration of biological macromolecules and their components, energetics, and intermedialy metabolism and its integration. (Three
one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215, CHM 223 or 352.
Fall)
Biochemistry
of structure, physiology, life histories, and phylogeny (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. Spring)
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi, and plants, including the study
Plant Biology
Principles of heredity, integrating classical and molecular analysis. (Three onehour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215 and junior standing.
Spring)
Genetics
Comparative anatomy, functional morphology, and evolutionary morphology
of the vertebrate. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: B10
113, 114. Spring)
Comparative Vertebrate Morphology
A study of the invertebrate animals stressing classification, morphology, behavior, life history, and phylogeny (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114. Fall: alternate years)
Invertebrate Zoology
Third of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to structure and function
in tissues, cells, and subcellular organelles. (Three one-hour lectures, four
hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 113, 114, CHM 106 or 116, CHM 223 or 352,
or concurrent registration in CHM 223 or CHM 351. Fall)
Introductory Cellular Biology
At some time in our lives most of us will directly experience aging or be influenced by people undergoing age-related changes. This course will concentrate
on the biological aspects of such changes. Does not apply to the major or
minor. (WEC only)
The Biology of Aging
Second of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to cellular functioning,
metabolism, classical and population genetics, evolution, and ecology. BIO
113, 114, and 215 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Spring)
lntroductory Cenetics, Evolution, and Ecology
First of a three-semester sequence. An introduction to organismal biology for
science majors, including diversity, physiology, and structure. B10 113, 114,
and 215 must be taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three
one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq: MPG 3 or concurrent registration in MAT 105, concurrent registration in CHM 105/115. Fall)
Plant Physiology
A weekly meeting of biology majors. Active participation by juniors and
seniors is required, including an oral presentation by seniors. Guest speakers
are often invited. A noncredit requirement for the major. (Spring)
Seminar (0.0 course)
A study of interactions between organisms and the biotic and abiotic environment. Topics include physiological ecology, energy flow, nutrient cycling, a
survey of biomes, population and community ecology, and conservation.
(Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratoly, some Saturday field trips.
Prereq.: BIO 215, MPG 4 or MAT 122 or MAT 163. Fall)
Ecology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms. Environmental, industrial,
and medical issues are discussed, with particular attention paid to human
pathogens. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laborator. Prereq.: BIO 215,
CHM 351, junior standing. Spring)
Microbiology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes that occur during embryonic development of animals, including genetic control of development. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 215.
Spring)
Developmental Biology
A study of digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement, and sensory
perception aswell as neural and hormonal control of these functions, empha-sizing vertebrates. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratoly. Prereq.:
BIO 215; PHY 116 or 122, or consent of the instructor. Fall)
Animal Physiology
An examination of mechanisms of molecular genetics, recombinant DNA technology, cell-signaling, cell cycle control, and cellular basics for immunity.
(Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratoly. Prereq.: BIO 215. Fall)
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
A consideration of the process involved in photosynthesis, growth, development, and water relations in plants including the relationship of process to
structure and life histoly. (Three one-hour lectures, four hours laboratory.
Prereq.: BIO 215 and CHM 223 or 352. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 499
BIO 399
BIO 299
BIO 199
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: B10 215. P/N only)
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 91. (Prereq.: B10 215. P/N only)
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91. (Prereq.: B10 113, 114. P/N only)
Internship
Internships and lndependent Study Courses:
BIO 491
BIO 481
BIO 476
BIO 474
BIO 473
BIO 471
BIO 440
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Biology 103
John C. Cemto (Chair), Nora M.
Braun, C. Lee Clarke, Jay Dobberstein,
Amin E. Kader (International Business
Coordinator), Ashok K. Kapoor (Finance
Coordinator),Jim Kattke, Steven J. LaFave
(Accounting Coordinator), Lori L. Lohman
(Marketing Coordinator), Fekri Meziou,
Thomas Morgan, Magdalena M. PalecznyZapp (Management Coordinator), Milo A.
Schield, David G. Schwain, Kathryn A.
Schwalbe (MIS Coordinator), Stuart M.
Stoller
Faculty
The faculty believe they can best serve
both the student and the community by
providing an education that is technically
competent, ethically based, and socially
aware.
ur mission is to prepare students
for professional careers in business or for
graduate studies. This preparation involves
a cumculum that stresses analysis and
communication, emphasizes both theory
and practice, and is shaped by the needs of
the business community The department
fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a wealth of practical
expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects.
0
BUS, ACC, MIS, MKT
To graduate without intentionally taking courses in excess of the minimal number required (see page 73), students must
avoid taking too many electives or exceeding the 13-course lirmt per academic
department (14 courses for accounting
majors). Courses designated as ACC, BUS,
MIS, and MKT are considered as being in
the same academic department. Taking
extra electives, or choosing a particular
Graduation Requirements
Certificate programs in the Department
of Business Administration are designed to
meet the needs of working people looking
for specific skills to help them in their job,
or to pursue a new career. The Department
offers certificates in information technology, business management, and business
finance through the Weekend College program.
Certificate Programs
Within the business administration
major there are three specializations: management, finance, and international business. Within the accounting major there
are three specializations: general accounting, public accounting, and managerial
accounting.
Specializations
The Department of Business
Administration offers four majors: business
administration (BUS), accounting (ACC),
management information systems (MIS),
and marketing (MKT).
Majors
Students who plan to major in business
administration, accounting, MIS, or marketing are strongly encouraged to select a
departmental adviser who teaches in their
major. This should be done by the end of
the sophomore year at the latest. In addition to advising, departmental faculty can
counsel majors on their careers, assist
majors in obtaining internships or jobs,
and provide letters of recommendation for
prospective employers or graduate programs.
Advising
Transfer students must complete at
least four of the upper division courses
required in the major at Augsburg or
obtain an exemption from the department.
Transfer courses must be approved by the
department. Courses taken more than 10
years ago will not be accepted.
Transfer Students
combination of major and minor may
require students to complete more than
the minimum number of credits required
for graduation. Exceptions are noted in the
major.
t
Non-business majors are encouraged to
take BUS 254 Entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship
The international business faculty
actively support international study
For additional details, see the section on
International Partners under International
Studies in this catalog, or consult the
departmental coordinator for international
business or other overseas opportunities.
International Business
Students are strongly encouraged to
work with the Center for Service, Work,
and Learning and department faculty to
obtain an internship (BUS/ACWMIS/MKT
399) during their junior or senior year.
Although an internship counts as part of
the 13 courses allowed in the major, students may petition for an exception. An
internship may satisfy the The City
Perspective if taken in conjunction with
GST 209. Internships can provide students
with experience that may be valuable in
competing for jobs after graduation.
Advisers should be consulted about internships.
Internships
Business Administration 10:
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Specialization in Finance
Business core plus 4 courses:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
Specialization in Management
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 440 Strategic Management
BUS 465 International Management
MIS 376 Project Management
or ECO 318 Management Science
Business Core
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 360 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 370 Data Management for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
or PHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
BUS 331 Financial Management
he major in business administration
prepares students for professional careers
in business administration or for graduate
studies. The three specializations within
this major share a common business core.
This common core provides students with
a broad foundation so they can readily
adapt to internal changes in interests and
goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities.
the following:
Public Finance
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Money and Banking
Intermediate Quantitative
Methods for Business and
Economics
Financial Theory: Policy
and Practice
Investment Theory
11 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other upper division
economics course
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or BUS 331Financial Management
Combined Major in Business
Administration and Economics
Students must also complete three
semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). The language requirement may be
waived for international students. Contact
the international business coordinator for
details on language equivalents or other
configurations.
and one additional upper division course in
either international business or international economics.
Specialization in International
Business
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 362 International Business
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
and one of
EC0 3 11
ECO 312
ECO 313
ECO 315
BUS 479
BUS 438
BUS 433
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as MUS 105.
Personal Finance
Introduction to personal financial planning and budgeting, credit management, income taxes, insurance, real estate, investments, retirement and estate
planning.
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning,
and control. The nature of authority, accountability, and responsibility; analysis of the role of the professional manager.
Entrepreneurship
The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market this
idea successfully Examines the construction of a viable business plan with
attention to the resources needed for success.
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 214
BUS 242
BUS 254
BUS 295
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives
in international economics.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
MKT 252, and three courses in international business (one may be in international economics).
This minor is automatically completed
while completing a major in accounting,
MIS or marketing.
Minor in Business Administration
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221 and 222, BUS
242, MKT 252, BUS 331 or BUS 379.
Other configurations may be permitted
with the approval of the department chair.
BUS 105
To quai*, a major must have a 3.7 GPA
in the major, a 3.5 GPA overall, and have
completed all courses appropriate for the
proposed project.
Departmental Honors
To qual*, a major must have a 3.5
GPA, must be an Honors Program senior
who qualifies for Graduation with
Distinction in that program, and have completed all courses appropriate for the proposed project.
Graduation with Distinction
and one other upper division business
administration, accounting, MIS or marketing course.
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Business Administration 10
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BUS 433
BUS 424
BUS 379
BUS 368
BUS 362
BUS 340
BUS 331
BUS 301
This course includes readings and case discussions on markets, financial strategy, capital structure and payout policies, raising capital, risk management,
corporate restructuring, and corporate governance. (Prereq: Bus 331)
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creatinga controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113; ACC 221, 222; BUS 242, 331,
379; MIS 175, MKT 252)
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
An introduction to quantitative reasoning to assist students in reading and
interpreting data. Topics include descriptive measures, probability, sampling
distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing with emphasis on applied
problems in business and economics. (Prereq.: MIS 175 or 360 or 370 and
either MPG 3 or completion of MAT 171. WEC-Additional three-hour sessions are required, usually on a weekday evening.)
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
An examination of current Japanese business practices from a cultural perspective. TV documentaries, readings from periodicals, plus participation in a seminar model. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
Responding to the Challenge of Japan
This course views international business from a global perspective, including
views of the U.S. government and perspectives of foreign governments. Each
topic is supported with real-life case studies (Pre-req.: ECO 112 or 113, and
BUS 242 or MKT 252, consent of instructor)
International Business
Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human
resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker
with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242 or consent of instructor)
Human Resource Management
This course includes Financial Statement Analysis, Risk and Return, Security
Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Capital Structure and Working Capital
Management. (Prereq: ECO 112 or 113, ACC 221, and MPG 3)
Financial Management
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and
business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
Business Law
(See Department of Philosophy for course description)
BUSIPHI 300 Business Law and Ethics
08 Business Administration
Investment Theory
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Topics
Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include
multivariate modeling PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models, and ANOVA. (Prereq: BUS 379. Fall: evening)
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
This course analyzes several factors influencing behavior in the workplace and
the board room, including skills needed to manage across national borders.
(Pre-req.: BUS 242)
International Management
Concepts and principles related to long-range planning. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.:
BUS 242)
Strategic Management
Analyzes exposure to accidental loss-its identification, measurement, and
evaluation. Reviews techniques for loss prevention and control. Surveys primary types of insurance. (Prereq.: BUS 331 and BUS 379)
Risk Management and Insurance
This is an introduction to investment decision making and portfolio management theory and practice. Other topics include Valuation principles and practices, risk and return analysis, and derivatives. (Pre-req: Bus 331)
BUS 499
BUS 399
BUS 299
BUS 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
BUS 495
BUS 479
BUS 465
BUS 440
BUS 439
BUS 438
Business Administration lo
Effective May 2006, students will need
to complete the equivalent of 150 semester
hours of education to be licensed as
Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This
can be completed in four years through
accelerated undergraduate work. Another
option is to complete a four-year Bachelors
degree plus a Masters degree.
The two professional specializations
relate to two professional designations: the
CPA and the CMA. A certified public
accountant (CPA) focuses on external
reporting; a certified management accountant (CMA) focuses on internal reporting.
The public accounting specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CPA exam; the managerial specialization
includes the materials emphasized on the
CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA designation have an experience requirement in
addition to passing the national exam.
Under the rules of the Minnesota State
Board of Accountancy, accounting majors
in the public accounting specialization are
qualified to sit for the CPA examination
after graduation.
T h e major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of accounting-related positions.
This major has two tracks: general
accounting and professional accounting.
The general accounting specialization is
adequate for a wide variety of positions.
The professional accounting track includes
two specializations: public accounting and
managerial accounting. The public
accounting specialization is recommended
for positions with CPA firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidlygrowing companies.
Specialization in Managerial
Accounting
Accounting core plus ACC 424 Internal
Audit and Management Consulting and
MIS 375 Management Information Systems
in the Organization. (Exception to 13course limit)
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax
Accounting; ACC 423 Auditing.
(Exception to 13-course limit)
Specialization in General Accounting
No additional courses required.
Students are encouraged to take the
courses in the sequence given above.
Accounting Core
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 360 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 370 Data Management for
Business
BUS 242 Principles of Management
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law or PHI 300
Business Law and Ethics
BUS 331 Financial Management
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and
Practice I1
ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
ACC 326
ACC 324
ACC 323
ACC 322
ACC 295
ACC 222
ACC 221
Minor in Accounting
This minor is recommended for majors
in MIS and finance.
Six
ACC 221,222, BUS 331 or ACC 324, ACC
322,323
and one of the following: MIS 175, BUS
379, ECO 112, or 113.
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance
for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
Tax Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial
decision making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242, 379,
MKT 252, or consent of instructor)
Managerial Cost Accounting
A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis
on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders' equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322)
Accounting Theory and Practice II
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB
statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222)
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Topics
A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to cost accounting for manufacturing. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and
controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq.: ACC 221)
Principles of Accounting II
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of
accounting, the accounting cycle, and preparation of financial statements.
Principles of Accounting I
GPA of 3.7 in the major and 3.5 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
exam in the major field of concentration.
Interested juniors or seniors should contact the department chair.
Departmental Honors
Accountinq 1
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology, and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Topics
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
Advanced Accounting
To incorporate and learn the techniques of creating a controlled and effective
management environment. Students work with companies to help solve problems or implement projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221, 222, BUS 242,331,
379, MIS 175 or 360 or 370, MKT 252)
Internal Audit and Management Consulting
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the C P k role to form
the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC 323)
Auditing
ACC 499
ACC 399
ACC 299
ACC 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
Internship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ACC 495
ACC 425
ACC 424
ACC 423
12 Accounting
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A. 12 courses in business, accounting,
marketing, and MIS:
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 33 1 Financial Management
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
MKT 252 Principles of Marketing
MIS 360 Problem Solving for Business
MIS 370 Data Management for Business
MIS 375 Management Information
Systems in the Organization
MIS 376 Project Management
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476 Information Systems Projects
Management Information Systems
Major
he major in management infonnation systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems. MIS
studies information systems as both a
resource and a tool for decision-making.
Students learn to analyze and evaluate
existing systems and to design and program new systems. MIS is an extensive
major (16 courses) and includes courses
from computer science, mathematics, economics, business, accounting, and marketing as well as from MIS. If students have a
weak computer background, they should
also take MIS 175 for the major.
T
To qualify, a major must have a 3.5
GPA, must be an Honors Program senior
who qualifies for Graduation with
Distinction in that program, and have completed all courses appropriate for the proposed project.
Graduation with Distinction
GPA of 3.7 in the major and 3.5 overall,
complete a scholarly paper or paper from a
substantial work of applied consulting, and
present the final paper. Interested juniors
or seniors should contact their department
adviser.
Honors Major
Note: Completion of MIS 360 or MIS 370
satisfies any requirement for MIS 175.
Seven courses including:
MIS 175, ACC 221, BUS 242 or MKT 252,
MIS 360 or 370, MIS 375, ECO 113, and
one of the following: MIS 376 or ECO 318.
Minor in MIS
B. Four required supporting courses:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science (co-requirement MAT
171)
CSC 170 Structured Programming
or CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
MAT 171 Discrete Math for Computing
(co-requirement for CSC 160)
MIS 376
MIS 375
MIS 370
MIS 360
MIS 295
MIS 175
14 MIS
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Principles of Computing for Business
Develops project management skills needed to initiate, plan, execute, control,
and close projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 242,
and either MIS 175,360, or 370)
Project Management
Broad understanding of using information systems to support organizational
objectives. Topics include strategic planning and uses of information systems,
business process analysis, and understanding of the technology architecture.
(Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 242 or MKT 252, and one computer course such as
MIS 175,360,370, or CSC 160)
Management Information Systems in the Organization
This course applies database management systems software capabilities to support the design and implementation of databases and related applications for
the purpose of business data management. Students will write, test, and debug
event-driven code in developing relational database applications. Students will
also learn the fundamentals of multi-user data management in network and
web environments. (Prereq.: MPG3, CSC 160, and MIS 175 or strong computer background. Completion of MIS 370 satisfies any requirement for MIS 175)
Data Management for Business
This course applies advanced software capabilities like macros, Solver and
Scenario Manager in Microsoft Excel as well as other simulation and decision
support tools for problem solving in business through the use of realistic business cases. (Prereq.: MPG 3, MIS 175 or CSC 160 or strong computer background. Completion of MIS 360 satisfies any requirement for MIS 175)
Problem Solving for Business
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and readings in the area of management information systems.
Topics
An introductoly course to develop understanding of basic computing concepts
and specific skills in using microcomputer software (Windows, Word, Excel,
Access, Powerpoint, e-mail, and the World Wide Web). Emphasis on solving
business-related problems using software, especially Excel. Students with a
strong computer background should take MIS 360 or 370 instead of MIS 175.
(Prereq.: MPG 3)
Systems Analysis and Design
Lectures, discussions, and meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current problems and policies. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
Topics
Skills developed in previous courses are used to complete an actual project of
systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 370, 375, 376, and 475)
Information Systems Projects
Develops skills in using systems development methodologies and Computer
Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Techniques used include data and
process modeling, file and database design, and user interface design. A
course-long project is used to complete a rudimentary system design. (Prereq.:
MIS 375,376, and either MIS 370 or CSC 352. Note: MIS 376 may be taken
concurrently with MIS 475)
MIS 499
MIS 399
MIS 299
MIS 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MIS 495
MIS 476
MIS 475
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MIS 11:
T
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions.
Consumer Behavior
Consumer behavior theories and principles as they apply to the consumer
decision-makingprocess. Impact of attitudes, values, personality, and rnotivation on individual decision processes. Analysis of cultural, ethnic, social class,
family, and purchase situation influences. Application to everyday purchasing
situations. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making. Emphasis on development of
research proposal, methodology, and collection and analysis of data. (Prereq.:
MKT 252, BUS 379, ECO 113, or consent of instructor)
MKT 350
MKT 352
6 courses including
MKT 352 Marketing Research/Analysis
MKT 450 Marketing Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
MKT 350 Consumer Behavior
or MKT 354 Sales Management
MKT 355 Marketing Communications
or MKT 357 Advertising
B. Required Marketing Courses
MKT 252
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
A. Business Administration Core
Requirements
Marketing Major
he marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide
variety of marketing functions within both
business and not-for-profit organizations.
Career avenues include marketing
research, product management, marketing
communications (e.g., advertising, public
relations, sales promotion), and sales.
Marketing courses focus on integrating
both theory and practical applications,
with an emphasis on hands-on projects. In
addition, a unique course in the major,
"Building Working Relationships," provides an opportunity for students to examine interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting I1
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Business Law and Ethics
Financial Management
Principles of Computing for
Business
or MIS 360 Problem Solving for Business
or MIS 370 Data Management for
Business
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ACC 221
ACC 222
BUS 242
MKT 252
PHI 300
BUS 331
MIS 175
Sales Management
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Topics
This course examines those issues and activities unique to marketing in an
international setting. Emphasis is also placed on adaptation of a marketing
mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: MKT
252.)
International Marketing
Application of marketing concepts to day-to-day strategies and long-term
planning issues; development and implementation of marketing plans.
(Prereq.: MKT 252, MKT 352, MKT 355 or 357, or consent of instructor)
Marketing Management
An introduction to print, broadcast, and Web-based advertising and promotion
as important elements in modem marketing and communications. Note:
Either MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
Advertising
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion design, evaluation,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. (Prereq.: MKT 252) Note:
Either MKT 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
Marketing Communications
Formulation, implementation, evaluation and control of sales force programs
designed to carry out marketing objectives. Management of sales force recruitment, departmental structure, training, motivation, territory allocation, quotas
and compensation. (Prereq.: MKT 252 or consent of instructor)
MKT 499
MKT 399
MKT 299
MKT 199
See description on page 92.
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
MKT 495
MKT 466
MKT 450
MKT 357
MKT 355
MKT 354
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Marketing 111
c
*To provide programs of study for professional goals in addition to the traditional positions as chemists.
*To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS chemistry
major to compete successfully with their
peers of similar ability in graduate school
or research positions.
Consonant with these ideas, the
Department of Chemistry has established
the following objectives to help its students develop into mature scientists:
The department is on the list of
approved schools of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a chemistry major that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Chemists as people must be broadly
educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum is imperative if a chemist is to be both
truly human and truly scientific.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of providing a public understanding of their
work, including potential problems as well
as benefits.
hemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding
changes in matter. Chemistry has been
described as the central science because
matter includes the entire physical world,
such as the things we use, the food we eat,
and even ourselves. Correlating the
insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology opens vistas
that excite and offer opportunities to better
the entire world.
and two additional courses from:
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry I1
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
Graduation Major in Chemistry
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemishy
I, I1
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry I, I1
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Sandra L. Olmsted (Chair), Ron L.
Fedie, Arlin E. Gyberg, Joan C. Kunz
Chemistry Faculty
*To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example
of the methodology of the natural sciences
in examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying
the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world, and
the reflection of the implications and limitations of science in our society will
enhance the ability of non-science persons
to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
*To encourage students to take a broad
view of their education and to integrate
outside study areas with the sciences.
*To provide an atmosphere of leamhg
so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining competent in their field, however that may
change after graduation, and be able to
move into new areas as opportunities arise.
12 courses including:
CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 105,106 Principles of Chemistry
I, I1
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry I, I1
American Chemical Society Approved
Major
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Pre-medical students should plan to
take at least three courses (and usually
more) in biology. Students should consult
members of the chemistry department for
assistance in planning a course program
early in their college career.
Chemistry for Pre-Medical Students
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of b s catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
Because upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146 in
the freshman year and PHY 121,122 in the
sophomore year.
General Physics I, I1
Calculus I, I1
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Also required:
PHY 121, 122
MAT 145, 146
BIO 367
CHM 464
CHM 481
CHM 482
CHM 470
Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, and completion of an approved research project in
the junior or senior year.
Graduation with Distinction in
Chemistry
Also required are:
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (four
semesters)
MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, 11,111
PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, I1
(should be taken in sophomore year)
Recommended: Modem Physics, additional
mathematics, research experience, reading
ability in German, and computer proficiency
One course from:
CHM 367 Properties of Polymers
CHM 470 Principles of Medicinal
Chemistry
CHM 495 Topics in Chemistry
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361,363 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory I
CHM 364, 365 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory 11
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Note: credit will not be granted for
both CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM
106 and 116. Other restrictions are in the
course descriptions.
Minor
Five courses that must include:
CHM 105, 106 or CHM 115, 116, CHM
351,352, and CHM 353.
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.5 in chemistry, mathematics and physics, 3.0 overall;
one course or summer of approved
research; participation in seminar.
Departmental Honors
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Chemistry 11!
CHM 115
CHM 106
CHM 105
CHM 101
CHM 100
SCI 111
SCI 110
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists. Includes
chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding theory with
examples from inorganic chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry, MPG 3. Fall)
General Chemistry I
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with more emphasis upon equilibrium
and the chemistry of the elements. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG 3. Spring)
Principles of Chemistry II
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change,
chemical reactions, chemical bonding, energetics, and equilibrium. The
sequence, CHM 105, 106, is designed for students who have not studied
chemistry in high school or who are less confident about their background in
chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351 or 353 from CHM 106 and major
in chemistry. (Three hours of lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG
2. Fall)
Principles of Chemistry I
Second semester of the year-long course. Applies concepts from CHM 100 to
environmental, organic, and biochemical problems of societal interest. A laboratory is included with this course. Does not count toward a chemistry major
or minor nor apply as prerequisite for other chemistly courses. (Prereq.: CHM
100, MPG 3. Spring)
Chemistry for Changing Times II
Designed for the liberal arts student. Emphasis is upon developing basic
chemistry concepts using examples primarily from inorganic chemistry. Does
not count toward a chemistry major or minor nor apply as prerequisite for
other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall)
Chemistry for Changing Times I
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratoly. Prereq.: SCI 110)
Natural Science II
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3 )
Natural Science I
Any course taken as a prerequisite for another course, including the first course in a two-term
sequence, must be completed with a grade of P, or 2.0 or higher.
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General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution
chemistry including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 115. Spring)
Physical Chemistry II
CHM 364
Properties of Polymers
CHM 367
Presents polymer chemistry as an interdisciplinary chemistry relying on the
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry prerequisites to unfold the details
of macromolecules. (Prereq.: CHM 352, 361. Spring, alternate years)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 11 (.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments relating to CHM 364. (One four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 364
or concurrent registration. Spring)
CHM 365
Covers the fundamentals of the chemical kinetics as well as the concepts studied in CHM 361 applied to areas of solutions, molecular structure, spectroscopy, surfaces, diffraction techniques, and macromolecules. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 (.5 course)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory introduces students to techniques of data collection and experimental application of concepts presented in physical chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves experiments
related to CHM 361. (One four-and-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
361 or concurrent registration and ENG 111)
Covers three of the basic theoretical concepts of chemistry: thermodynamics,
quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116; MAT 145, 146; PHY 121, 122. Fall)
Physical Chemistry I
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in detail
and gives an introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative analysis of a variety of
samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture, one four-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 3. Fall)
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 363
CHM 361
CHM 353
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on mechanisms and multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated by means of
modem theories of chemical bonds, energy relationships, and reaction mechanisms. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106
or 116. Fall: CHM 351; spring: CHM 352)
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry I, II
CHM 116
Chemistry 12
CHM 497
CHM 495
CHM 491
CHM 482
CHM 481
CHM 470
CHM 464
-
(.O course)
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience before
graduation that may be obtained by working on a summer research project
(not counted as a course) or by research participation during the academic
year (that may be counted as a course). Cooperative education is an excellent
opportunity to be involved in industrial research projects. (Prereq.: junior or
senior standing)
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Study of a specific area building upon inorganic, analytical, physical, and
organic chemistry.
Topics in Chemistry
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry
majors under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society.Juniors and
seniors are expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers. Outside
visitors are also invited to participate.
Chemistry Seminar
Correlation of inorganic reactions using the electrostatic and molecular orbital
models. Reactivity and bonding in coordination, cluster, and organometallic
compounds are considered. The laboratory uses preparations of a variety of
techniques. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM
352,361 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Atomic, molecular, and electron spectroscopy, radiochemical, chromatography, thermal, and electroanalytical methods are covered. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-and-one-half hour
laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353, 361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry examines the organic chemistry of drug design and drug
action. Students study the mechanisms of drug transport across biological
membranes, absorption, distribution, and drug excretion; the relationship
between structure and activity; molecular recognition process in drug-receptor
interactions; enzyme mechanisms; and the metabolic pathways by which drugs
are detoxified. Also studied are the concepts used in the design of therapeutic
substances. (Prereq.: CHM 352. BIO 367 is recommended. Spring, alternate
years)
Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Laboratory work is organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds. Lecture topics include theory and structure-spectra correlations for
IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature, and advanced topics in organic synthesis. (~hreehours of lecture, six hours of laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 352,353, 361 or consent of instructor. Some reading knowledge
of German is helpful. Fall)
Advanced Organic Chemistry
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Directed Study
See description on page 92.
Internship
See description on page 91
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
CHM 299
CHM 399
CHM 499
he Augsburg computer science
department strives to give students a sound
theoretical and practical foundation in
computer science. We offer both a B.A. and
a B.S. major. The computer science curriculum places emphasis on networks,
communications, and the use of computers
as an information access tool. The coursework provides students a strong base in
computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than on applications. We
encourage students to strengthen their
coursework by electing an internship or
cooperative education experience. Our
location in the Twin Cities provides us
with an excellent resource of such experiences for students, and allows them to add
practical applications to their education.
T
12 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
Computer Science Major
BACHELOR OF ARTS
.
Charles Sheaffer (Chair), Lany
Crockett, Jim Moen, Noel Petit, Larry
Ragland, Karen Sutherland
Computer Science Faculty
See listing under Speech/Communication and Theatre Arts.
lnternship
See description on page 91
CHM 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
-
Two courses from:
MAT 245 Calculus 111
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
16 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 450 Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 451 Programming Languages and
Compilers I1
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
Computer Science Major
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
At least one elective must be an upper division course.
and two electives from
CSC courses above 200 at least one of
which is above 300
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design.
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
Programming Languages and
Compilers I
CSC 45 1 Programming Languages and
Compilers I1
PHI 385 Introduction to Formal Logic
and Computation Theory
MAT 114 Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing (recommended)
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 450
!24 Computer Science
13 courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 240 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
or CSC 320 Algorithms
or CSC 352 Database Management and
Design
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
Major in Computational Economics
Coordinators
Jeanne Boeh, Department of Economics,
Lany Ragland, Department of Computer
Science
The computational economics major
has been designed to serve students with
need for some basic understanding of computer science and economics. The major
requires six courses from computer science
and six from economics with a required
capstone independent study. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
economics, or one of the coordinators.
Computational Economics
At least two electives must be upper division courses.
and three electives from:
CSC courses above 200
PHY 261 Electronics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MAT 355 Numerical Mathematics
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures (recommended)
CSC 160
Prerequisites: A course must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to
count as a prerequisite for a computer science course.
Six courses including CSC 160, 170,
210,345; and one upper division computer
science course, and one of MAT 171 or
MAT 145.
Computer Science Minor
GPA of 3.5 in computer science and
mathematics, GPA of 3.1 overall, and an
independent study project.
Departmental Honors
One upper division elective in philosophy
Computer Science: An
Alternative Scheme I1
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111: Early
Modem and 19th Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 History of Philosophy IV
Twentieth Century Philosophy
PHI 365 Philosophy of Science
PHI 385 Introduction to Fonnal Logic
and Computation Theory
PHI 410 Topics in Philosophy
or CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science
CSC 373
Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and
computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, network concepts, and the Internet, and programming. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
14 courses including:
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics for
Computing
or MAT 145 Calculus I
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Smctures
CSC 320 Algorithms
Major in Computational Philosophy
Coordinators
David Apolloni, Department of Philosophy,
Charles Sheaffer, Department of Computer
Science
Computational Philosophy emphasizes
areas of interest in which philosophy and
computer science overlap: logic, artificial
intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy
of mind, and philosophy of language. The
major requires six courses from computer
science and seven from philosophy with a
required capstone topics course. Students
interested in this major should consult
with the faculty in computer science, in
philosophy, or one of the coordinators.
Computational Philosophy
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 Management Science
ECO 315 Money and Banking
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
CSC 499 Independent Study
or ECO 499 Independent Study
Computer Science 12
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CSC 352
csc 345
CSC 320
CSC 273
CSC 272
CSC 270
CSC 240
csc 210
CSC 170
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization
and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
Database Management and Design
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, instruction sets, and
assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
Principles of Computer Organization
and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and
tree and graph traversal algorithms. The limitations of algorithms, Turing
machines, the classes P and NP, NP-complete problems, and intractable problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and one of MAT 145 or MAT 171)
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching
Algorithms
Study of an alternative approach to some of the most important concepts of
computer science including problem-solving, simulation, object-oriented programming, functional programming, procedural and data abstraction, and program interpretation. Intended especially for non-majors. Offered concurrently
with CSC 373. (Prereq.: None)
Computer Science: An Alternative Scheme I
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is
assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has
done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another
course with a study of a programming language)
UNIX and C
Study of the FORTRAN programming language. It is assumed that the student
has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in
some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course with a study of a
programming language)
FORTRAN
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory,
distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards,
network management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 160
and MPG 3)
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Three
hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab. Prereq.: CSC 170, MPG 4, and one of MAT
145 or MAT 171)
Data Structures
A study of problem-solving, algorithm development, and programming using a
high-level programming language. (Three hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab.
Prereq.: CSC 160 and MPG 3; MAT 171 recommended)
Structured Programming
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Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other
courses. This course may be repeated, but may not be counted more than
twice as part of the requirements for the major. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor)
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and
the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC
345, CSC 450, and PHI 385)
Programming Languages and Compilers II
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and
semantics, parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.:
CSC 320 and PHI 385 or concurrently)
Programming Languages and Compilers I
Network management; client/server databases and workstations; TCPAP and
other network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process
management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and
a detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems.
(Prereq.: CSC 340 and 345)
Advanced Networking and Operating Systems
Robot components, robotic paradigms, mobile robots, task planning, sensing,
sensor fusion, basic control concepts. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
Introduction to Al Robotics
Continuation of CSC 273, and offered concurrently with CSC 273. Majors who
have taken CSC 210 should register for CSC 373. (Prereq.: CSC 210 or 273)
Computer Science: An Alternative Scheme II
CSC 499
CSC 399
CSC 299
CSC 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
CSC 495
CSC 451
CSC 450
CSC 440
CSC 431
CSC 373
Computer Science 12
Martha Johnson, Director
East Asian Studies Faculty
Career opportunities for those who
attain a liberal arts degree in East Asian
studies include government service, international business, journalism, language
instruction, Asian arts, and intercultural
communication. The major provides a
foundation for graduate work in various
fields such as anthropology, economics,
history, international relations, business,
law, political science, sociology, and theatre. This major is also recommended for
those interested in education and work
with social and recreational agencies.
major in East Asian studies is
offered through Augsburg and the other
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC). This is an inter-college, interdepartmental program that is available as a
result of the cooperation and cross-registration possibilities among Augsburg
College, Hamline University, Macalester
College, The College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas. The program
pools the resources and expertise within
the five institutions. This major enables
students to acquire a broad knowledge of
Japan, China, and other East Asian
nations, and to gain a functional knowledge of the language of one country.
A
Hamline University offers elementary
and intermediate courses in Chinese.
Macalester College and the University of
St. Thomas offer elementary and intermediate courses in Japanese. There is a contractual arrangement with the University
of Minnesota to take Chinese or Japanese
languages (without extra tuition charges);
see campus adviser. Non-majors may also
take the Chinese and Japanese language
courses.
Language Courses
Study abroad opportunities for the
semester or a year are available in Hong
Kong, Japan, Korea, and the People's
Republic of China. Study abroad strengthens the East Asian studies major by offering a cross-cultural experience in the country of specialization.
Nine courses are required for the major.
Courses in the major must be preapproved by the campus adviser and are
distributed as follows: four courses in an
East Asian language; four additional courses,
two of which must be upper division
(strongly recommended that one of these
be a history course on China or Japan);
and an East Asian studies seminar. A term
of study abroad and the completion of a
minor in another discipline are strongly
recommended.
Major in East Asian Studies
Each campus has a member on the
ACTC East Asian studies committee who
can assist students. The current advisers
are: Augsburg-Martha Johnson,
612-330-1715; Hamline-Richard Kagan,
651-641-2433; Macalester-Yue-him Tam,
651-696-6262; St. Catherine-Helen
Humeston, 651-690-6651; St. ThomasYoung-Ok An, 651-962-5621.
Note: Interim courses or new courses
related to the East Asian Studies Program
may be substituted when appropriate,
with the consent of the campus adviser.
Faculty advising is recommended at all
stages of the major to plan a coherent and
effective program.
Five courses, no more than two of
which may be in the language. Courses in
the minor must be pre-approved by the
campus adviser. A minor in East Asian
studies provides exposure to an area of
East Asia that would complement other
disciplines.
Minor in East Asian Studies
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Responding to the Challenge
of Japan
Topics: Introduction to AsianAmerican Literature
The Modem Non-Western
World
Asian Philosophy
Understanding Asian America
Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policy
History of Religions
Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
Students may also take independent
studies (299,499) or topics courses relating to East Asian studies in various departments, subject to consent of instructor and
approval of program director.
REL 356
THR 245
PHI 355
POL 282
POL 363
HIS 104
ENG 282
BUS 368
Approved Augsburg College courses for
the East Asian Studies Program (consult
program director for ACTC listing of
approved courses):
East Asian Studies 12
T
Students are able to combine an economics major with other disciplines such
as business administration, international
relations, mathematics, management infor-
The study of economics provides a firm
foundation for confronting change because
it presents a disciplined way to analyze and
make choices. An economics major prepares students for community leadership
and leads to a great diversity of career
opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, private and public international
service. Pre-law and potential Master of
Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider economics as
a major or a minor.
The department offers five majors. The
economics major and the applied economics majors lead to careers in the business
world or government. Computational economics provides a liberal arts entry into
the rapidly growing computer science field.
The combined economics/business administration major allows students great flexibility in order to explore both fields.
Finally, the teaching major in political sciencdeconomics allows secondary education licensure students to obtain a solid
background for teaching economics.
he Department of Economics offers a
program that stresses a strong theoretical
background, quantitative analysis, and an
emphasis on national and international
issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or
to work successfully in business and government because of the strong liberal arts
emphasis within the major.
and three other upper division courses also
required:
MIS 175 F'rinaples of Computing
for Business
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
MAT 114 Elementary Functions
Finite Mathematics
or MAT 121
Calculus for the Social
or MAT 122
and Behavioral Sciences
Major in Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 414 Welfare Economics
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), Keith Gilsdorf, Stella
Hofrenning
Economics Faculty
Internships are recommended. Students
must consult with the department chair
and the internship office before registering
for academic credit.
mation systems, political science, histoly,
and area study programs. Students who are
interested in any type of quantitatively oriented graduate program in economics or in
business are encouraged to either major or
minor in mathematics. These students
should also take courses in computer science. Consult an adviser for specific course
suggestions.
and one other upper division business course.
and one other upper division economics
course, and six accountinglbusiness
administration/MIS courses including:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 331 Financial Management
or MIS 379
Quantitative Methods
for Business and
Economics
In addition to the courses listed on the
following pages, these topics have been
offered under ECO 295 or 495 Topics:
Consumer Economics, Research Methods
for Economics and Business, Advanced
Economic Theory, Decision-Making With
Finite Markov Chains, Soviet Economy,
Economics of Mutual Funds, and Health
Economics.
Note: Students who plan to major in
the department are strongly encouraged to
select a department adviser as soon as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study
Five economics courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
See Computer Science, page 124.
Combined Major in Economics and
Business Administration
Minor in Economics
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0
overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive
oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
Departmental Honors
See Political Science, page 229.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teacher Licensure Major
ECO 112, 113,312,313, and one additional economics upper division course.
Other configurations may be permitted
with the approval of the department chair.
Major in Computational Economics
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
EC0 311 Public Finance
or ECO 312
Intermediate
Macroeconomics
or ECO 315
Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 360 International Economics
EC03 18 Management Science
or ECO 415
Managerial Economics
ECO 413 Labor Economics
ECO 399 Internship Program
or ECO 499
Independent Study
MIS 175 Principles of Computing
for Business
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the
Professions
PHI120 Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity
Economics 131
Economics of Urban Issues
Study of economic implications of many problems facing a metro-urban environment. Some of the topics to be discussed are fundamental microeconomic
tools, e.g., crime prevention, education, discrimination. (This is a basic course
designed for those students who do not plan to major in economics, business
administration, or MIS.)
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and
fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113 or 110.
ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2 )
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory
to market policy. May be taken independently of ECO 110 or 112. ECO 112
and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2)
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economics problems and policies.
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures, the impact of
fiscal policy on economic activity, and debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Fall: alternate years)
lntermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via
macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth, and
the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall)
Intermediate Microeconomics
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction
to welfare economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring)
ECO 110
ECO 112
ECO 113
ECO 295
ECO 31 1
ECO 312
ECO 313
132 Economics
Money and Banking
Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial
banks, and the Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate
economic activity Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy (Prereq.:
ECO 112. Fall: alternate years)
Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries that
rely on different economic systems for the allocation of resources, including
systemic changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are examined and
compared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113: on demand)
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modem techniques of management science to prepare students to make better business and economic
decisions. Emphasis is on applications such as transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental protection, the shortest route, and inventory
models. (Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3. Fall)
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among
nations. Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments,
exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113. Spring:
alternate years)
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
This course addresses the environmental problems such as tropical deforestation, despoilation of air and water, ozone depletion, and global warming that
arise in the process of economic development to better the standard of living
of the developed and developing countries. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113. On
demand)
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of
wage collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.:
ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
Welfare Economics
Basic concepts and propositions; Pareto optimality, economic efficiency of
alternative market structures; social welfare functions; normative concepts of
economic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 315
ECO 317
ECO 318
ECO 360
ECO 365
ECO 413
ECO 414
Economics 13
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Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting faculty
regarding research methodology and current national and international economic problems and policies.
Topics
ECO 499
ECO 399
ECO 299
ECO 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91. (Prereq.: Completion of 50 percent of major or
consent of instructor)
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
ECO 495
134 Economics
Students in all degree andlor licensure
programs must apply for acceptance into
the education department prior to begin-
Beginning Fall 2002, a graduate level
licensure option will be available in weekend format to those already holding a B.A.
degree. Graduate courses taken for licensure can be applied to a Master of Art in
Education degree. Contact the Education
Department for information.
Degree and/or licensure programs are
available in both weekday and weekend
formats. Weekend College degree and
licensure programs are limited to elementary, communication artdliterature, social
studies, and visual arts. Additional teaching majors are available through the weekday program and open to weekday and
weekend students who can take courses on
a weekday schedule. All prerequisite, elementary core, and professional education
courses except field work and student
teaching are available on a weekend or
weekday late aftemoonlevening schedule.
Fieldwork and student teaching must be
completed during regular weekday hours.
All students must have some time available
each term for field experiences.
he Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education
programs that are accredited by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching and National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). These programs lead
to recommendation for licensure to the
State of Minnesota for elementary (grades
K-8),secondary (grades 5-12) in biology,
chemistry, communication arts~literature,
health, mathematics, physics, and social
studies, and K-12 licenses in visual art,
health, physical education, music, and
dancdtheatre, and special education: E/BD.
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Note: Major changes in Minnesota teacher
licensure were implemented in the fall of
2000. Students who entered the College
under a previous catalog and who will
complete their licensure after August 31,
Selected education department students
may participate in an international student
teaching abroad program. Those interested
in further information should contact the
education department at least one year
prior to student teaching. Students who
teach abroad will do part of their student
teaching in the Twin Cities area under
direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
Student Teaching Abroad
All students are expected to obtain an
education department adviser at the outset
of coursework. All students are expected to
become knowledgeable of programs and
follow through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the education
department.
The education department offers nonlicensure majors in elementary education
and education studies. Contact the department for details. The department also
offers a special education minor which is
described at the end of this section after
course listings.
ning 300-400 level courses. State law
requires completion of the PPST-PRAXIS I
exam prior to beginning 300-400 level
courses. Criteria for acceptance into the
education department are available in the
department. Students complete a semester
of full-time student teaching at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure programs. State law requires passing three
exams prior to recommendation for licensure: PPST, Principles of Learning and
Teaching Test, and a subject matter test.
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Non-departmental core courses (requirements subject to change-see Education
Department for most current list):
ENG 111 Effective Writing
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
INS 105 Intro. to American Indian
Studies or INS 260
Contemporary American
Indians (IA 1)
MAT 131 Math for the Liberal Arts
( W C T ) (if math specialty
area: MAT 331)
MAT 132 Numeracy for Contemporary
Society (QR) (if math: MAT
122 or 145)
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics or PHY 116
Introduction to Physics (NW
l), (if science specialty area:
PHY 116)
PHY 114 Earth Science for Elementary
Teachers (If science specialty
area: PHY 116 and geology)
BIO 102 The Biology World (NW 2)
Elementary education majors are
required to complete the following nonmajor and major courses. To be licensed
hey must also complete an approved middle school specialty area and student teaching.
Elementary Major and Licensure
Requirements:
2003 must comply with the new program.
No one will be licensed under programs
described in previous catalogs after August
31, 2003.
136 Education
Student Teaching Block
EDC 481,483,485 Student Teaching (3.0)
Student teaching is completed for licensure. It is not part of the major in elementary education. (S)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Special Needs Learners
EDC 480 School and Societv (WlISW)
Methods Block I1
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social
StudiestThematic Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)
Methods Block I
EED 310 K-6 Methods: Health/PE (.5)
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language
ArtsIChildren's Literature
Foundations Block I1 (courses beyond this
point require admissions to the department)
EDC 3 10 Learning and Development
(HI)
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting (C)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
Major Courses
Vicki Olson (chair), Joy Bartlett, Joseph
Erickson, Jeanine Gregoire, Gretchen
Irvine, Mary Jacobson, Anne Kaufman,
Lynn Lindoy Susan O'Connor, Ron
Petrich, Linda Stevens, Barbara West
Education Faculty
Licensure requirements in the state of
Minnesota for teaching in secondary
schools are met through the Augsburg
College education department licensure
program. These requirements are: baccalaureate degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of
an approved licensure program.
t is the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the education department and the subject area
major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisers in both
their subject area major and in the education department. Secondary or K-12 licensure is available in art, biology, chemistry,
communication artditerature, dance/theatre, health, mathematics, music, physical
education, physics, and social studies.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in
the major, 2.0 in the specialty area, and
grades of P in student teaching courses are
required for licensure as well as 2.0 or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses. The equivalent of
two full courses graded P/N, plus student
Under new licensure rules, the state of
Minnesota will require middle school specialty areas as a part of all elementary
teacher licenses. Teachers will be able to
teach at the middle school level in their
specialty area. Students must complete a
coursework program in one of the following areas: communication artshterature,
mathematics, science, or social studies. See
Education Department for specific courses
required in each area.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 ReadingMriting in the Content
Area
Foundations Block I1 (Courses beyond this
point require admission to the education
department.)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
(HI)
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting (C)
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
Non-departmental requirements:
ENG 111 Effective Writing
HPE 11'5 Chemical Dependency (.5)
INS 105 Intro. to American Indians or
INS 260 Contemporary
American Indians (IA)
Beginning Fall 2002, a graduate level
elementary licensure option will be available through Weekend College. Licensure
will be obtained through a combination of
graduate and undergraduate credits.
Contact the Education Department for
information.
Graduation with distinction or departmental honors is available to elementary
education majors who maintain a 3.5 overall GPA and a 3.75 overall GPA in the
major. An honors project must be completed, beginning in spring of the junior year.
Guidelines for graduation with distinction
are available in the education department.
teaching, is the maximum allowed within
the elementary education major.
Secondary Education 13:
Creating Learning
Environments
Diversity in the Schools (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the
major minority groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the
use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio-visual materials for teachindearning situations.
Computer training will be included in this course.
Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
EDC 210
EDC 220
EDC 310
Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning.
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: ENG 111,sophomore standing)
Beginning Fall 2002, a graduate level
licensure option will be available through
Weekend college. Licensure will be
obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the
Education Department for
Students may no longer license in a
minor field of study
Art, dancdtheatre, music, and physical
education teacher education programs lead
to licensure for grades K-12.
tion program even though they may plan
to teach at the elementary school level. A
person with a major in one of these special
areas will take four courses in student
teaching and do some student teaching at
both the secondary and elementary levels.
Note: Recommendation for teacher licensure in music is granted only to students
who successfully complete the requirements for the bachelor of music education
major.
EDC 200
Students preparing for licensure in one
of these areas follow the secondary educa-
Art, DanceITheatre, Music, and
Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in
education, 2.5 in the teaching major, and P
in student teaching are required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental
requirements, and education program
courses must have a grade of 2.0 or better.
Student Teaching Block
ESE 481,483,485,487 Student Teaching
(3.0-4.0). (S)
Capstone Block
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society (Wl/SW)
Methods Block I1
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods
in Licensure Area
ESE 325
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The Special Needs Learner
The study of students with disability, special needs, and gftedness. Emphasis
on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes,
and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of instructor)
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modem society, relationships with parents and community collaborative models, leadership and
professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
K-6 Methods: HealthIPhy Ed (.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
and health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading,
including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Preq.: PPST and admissions to department)
K-6 Methods: Language Arts1 Children's Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Middle School Methods: Communication ArtsILiteratureWriting (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school level. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the
kindergarten and elementmy levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
EDC 410
EDC 480
EED 310
EED 320
EED 330
EED 331
EED 341
EED 342
EED 350
Elementary Education 13!
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K-6 Methods: Social StudiesIThematic Studies (-5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and
thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Day students register concurrently with EED 380)
Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 370
EED 380
ReadingIWriting in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and
resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization
based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards.
Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
5-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in social studies taught
concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
5-12 Methods: TheatreIDance
Introduction to the teaching of theatre and dance in schools. Emphasis on
instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to the department)
5-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle
school portion required for elementary concentration in mathematics taught
concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 300
ESE 325
ESE 310
ESE 320
ESE 330
EED 481, 483, 485,487 Student Teaching
Three to four courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required
for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of degree program and program portfolio.
K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the
kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experiences. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
EED 360
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5-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development. Fieldwork experience.(Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle school and high
school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Required for communication artsfliterature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum development.
Required for communication artsfliterature license. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cuniculum development.
Required for elementary concentration in communication araiterature.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. NOTE:
Students seeking 5-12 communication arts/literature license do not need to
take ESE 300.)
5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high
schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development.
Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course).
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Three to four courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for
licensure. Secondary licenses require three courses. K-12 licenses require four.
Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program portfolio.
ESE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching
ESE 370
ESE 360
ESE 352
ESE 351
ESE 350
ESE 340
P
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Secondary Education 14
SPE 400
Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral
disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual
models as they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
ENG 111 Effective Writing
INS 105 Introduction to American
Indian Studies
or INS 260 Contemporary American
Indians
Required Non-major Courses:
Beginning Fall 2002, a graduate level
licensure option will be available through
Weekend College. Licensure will be
obtained through a combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the
Education Department for information.
he special education EB/D major is
available only through Weekend College;
ideally, to people who are currently in
schools working with students with this
label. This major leads to Minnesota teaching licensure in special education with a
specialty in ernotionaVbehaviora1disabilities. Courses labeled SPE are to be taken
during the final year of coursework while
students are working in an EBD setting.
Variations on this ideal are possible; see the
Education Department for more information.
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Required Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EED 320 K-6 Methods: Reading
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts1
Children's Literature
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
SPE 315 Critical Issues Seminar
SPE 400 Teaching Students with
Emotional and Behavior
Disabilities
SPE 410 Implementing Assessment
Strategies
SPE 420 Planning, Design, and Delivery
SPE 430 Instructional and Behavioral
Practices
SPE 440 Parent and Professional
Planning
Student Teaching
Summer Practicum
Planning, Design, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual
program plans and to create effective learning environments for students
labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department)
Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are
labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active and non-aversive
approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the department)
Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with special needs,
specifically those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form strong connections with
community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111, PPST and admission to
department).
SPE 420
SPE 430
SPE 440
Required courses:
EDC 410 The Special Needs Learner
EDU 491 Practicum and Seminar in
Special Education
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 102 or PSY 105
Interested students should contact the
director of special education at the outset
of coursework.
Choose one from the following:
SOC 265 Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of Social
Policy
PSY 357 Behavior Analysis
PSY 359 Psychological assessment
Choose one from the following:
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
pSy 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
pSy 353 D~~~~~~~~~~~~
Psychology~
Middle and Older Adult
Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the pre-referral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and
how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and
person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 410
The special education minor requires
six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the
needs of students in various disciplines
interested in disability issues.
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Special Education 14:
Bachelor of ArtsIBachelor of
Engineering (B.A.1B.E.) enables students
to receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg College and a bachelor of engineering degree from the University of
Minnesota. The program typically involves
three years at Augsburg and two years at
the Institute of Technology.
The Institute of Technology and
Augsburg cooperative arrangement provides
for two dual degree engineering programs:
University of Minnesota
ugsburg College has cooperative
arrangements with two universities to
allow students to earn a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and an engineering degree from either the University
of Minnesota Institute of Technology,
Minneapolis; or Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan. Because
of the special requirements and opportunities of these programs, early consultation
with the Augsburg engineering adviser is
necessary. Applications for these programs
require the recommendation of the
Augsburg engineering adviser.
A
Practicum and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population plus
on-campus seminar. Students planning to take this course should consult with
the special education director about a placement prior to registering for the
course. (Prereq.: completion of all other courses in special education minor or
consent of instructor. Open to all.)
EDU 491
The curriculum is the same as the
B.A.B.E. curriculum with the addition of
several extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to minimize the number of undergraduate courses,
if any, that students must take at the university before proceeding through the graduate cumculum. The number of such
courses varies by IT department and area
of emphasis within a department.
Bachelor of ArtsIMaster of
Engineering (B.A.1M.E.) enables
students to receive a bachelor of arts
degree from Augsburg College and a
master of engineering degree from the
University of Minnesota. This program
involves four years at Augsburg and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
Students may apply for the program
after completing the sophomore year. At
that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further conditions necessary for final acceptance into
the program. Formal application to the
Institute of Technology may be completed
during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg.
The Special Needs Learner
(see EDC course descriptions)
EDC 410
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Students are also encouraged to explore
opportunities for graduate work at
Michigan Technological University Further
information on these and other graduate
programs is available from the Augsburg
engineering adviser.
The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for admission to the engineering school if they complete course requirements, have the requisite cumulative grade point average, and
are recommended by the engineering
adviser of Augsburg College.
This program enables students to
receive a bachelor of arts degree from
Augsburg and a bachelor of engineering
degree from Michigan Technological
University in a five-year period.
Michigan Technological University
Application for admission into the
B.A.N.E. program should be initiated during the second semester of the junior year
at Augsburg. Formal application for the
program may be completed during the
senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the Institute of
Technology staff regarding courses that
should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the B.Ah4.E.
program are not guaranteed admission to
the Institute of Technology.
Additional courses to meet general education requirements and a total of 24 courses
at Augsburg. Normally MAT 145, 146 and
PHY 121, 122 are taken in the freshman
year. Students interested in chemical engineering also should take CHM 351,352.
Four mathematics courses are required:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
MAT 245 Calculus I11
MAT 247 Modeling and Differential
Equations
or PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Minimum course requirements for admission to the dual-degree or three-two programs:
CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 116 General Chemistry
CSC 170 Structured Programming
ENG 111 Effective Writing
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
Financial Aid: Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in these
dual degree programs will be encouraged
to apply to the engineering school of their
choice for continuing support. Their applications will be evaluated using need and
academic performance as criteria.
Engineering 14:
Students with an Augsburg English
major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism,
government, law, the ministry, library sci-
The Augsburg Department of English
integrates its program with the cultural
opportunities of this vital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or
recommended plays, films, and readings
available near the campus. English majors
have the opportunity to use and refine
their skills through working in internships
on and off campus, tutoring English as a
Second Language (ESL) students, or tutoring in the writing lab.
English relates closely to other majors.
With the other arts, English is concerned
with the pleasure that comes from artistic
creation and with the contemplation of
works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and
group behavior. With philosophy, English
is interested in ideas and in the relation
between meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With
speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and
humanities, English studies the way people
have acted and thought at different times
and in various cultures.
hose who study English believe that
an intense concern for words, ideas, and
images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing
helps all of us clarify and share our
thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate
the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life's
complexity, experience life as others do,
and better understand the world in which
we live and work.
T
One upper division course in
American literature:
ENG 350 American Literature Before
1920
or ENG 351
American Literature
Since 1920
One 400 level course
Two additional electives
Two survey courses in British literature
from:
ENG 331 British Literature:
Medieval to Elizabethan
ENG 336 British Literature:
17th and 18th Centuries
ENG 337 British Literature: The
Romantics and the Victorians
One course in European literature:
ENG 271 European Literature:
Homer to Dante
or ENG 272
European Literature:
Renaissance to the
Modem Period
Major
Nine courses above ENG 111, including:
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
Kathryn Swanson (Chair), Candyce
Clayton, Robert Cowgill, Cass Dalglish,
Suzanne Donksy, Douglas Green, Joan
Griffin,John Harkness, Dallas Liddle,
Roseann Lloyd, John Mitchell, Ronald
Palosaari, David Ross, John Schmit, Joan
Thompson
English Faculty
ence, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses.
Special Methods (two courses)
ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Literature and
Reading
Experiential Requirement (no credit)
One college-level experience required in
forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to department approval)
Note: If students choose two literature
courses, one must be in American literature (ENG 350 or 351) and one must be in
British literature (ENG 331, 336, 337,
338/438).
SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
Major Requirements (12 courses)
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 226 Creative Writing
or ENG 227 Journalism
or one additional upper division literature course (ENG 350 or 351 recommended)
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
ENG 271 or 272 European Literature
ENG 345 Introduction to the English
Language
ENG 361 Studies in Modem Fiction
ENG 399 Internship in Teaching Writing
ENG xxx Upper division literature course
(ENG 331,336,337, or
3381438 recommended)
Prerequisite: ENG 111
Communication ArtsILiterature
Teacher Licensure Major
Majors are encouraged to consult their
departmental adviser regularly. A student
with a double major or special program
that involves considerable work in the
English department should also work
closely with an adviser in the department.
5-12 Methods: Speaking and
Listening
5-12 Methods: Media Literacy
(.5 course)
Five courses above ENG 111, including
ENG 245; an upper division literature
course; and an additional writing course.
Minor
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; submit proposal to department chair by
early Oct. in senior year for department
approval. Submit and defend paper before
faculty committee. Honors project may be
an independent study program (refer to
departmental guidelines).
Departmental Honors
Students in this program must work
with advisers in the English department
and the education department in order to
meet the professional requirements within
the education department as well as the
requirements for the major.
Students are encouraged to take courses
toward their major during the freshman
and sophomore years, and apply for
teacher education no later than the spring
of their junior year.
This major is only for those who seek
to be licensed in communication artslliterature. Should licensure not be possible,
graduation can be achieved through an
English major, which requires at least two
additional, specific courses, or a speech
major.
Additional ESE and EDC courses are
required for licensure. They include EDC
200,210,220,310; ESE 300; EDC 410,
480; student teaching. Contact an education department adviser for information.
ESE 352
ESE 351
English 14
Developmental Writing
A preparatory course for ENG 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of
students identified by the English Placement Test as needing additional preparation in composition. Students receive course credit, but this course does not
fulfill the graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for
this course is 2.0.
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques and writing
critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students' effectiveness in
choosing, organizing, and developing topics; thinking critically; and revising
for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENC 111
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to
hold hislher place in the course.
ENG 111 Effective Writing is strongly
recommended but not a prerequisite for a
lower division literature course.
Prerequisite for an upper division literature
course is ENG 245 Introduction to
Literature and/or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisites
Students in Effective Writing (ENG
111) and Developmental Writing (ENG
101) can elect the traditional grading system or P/N grading in consultation with
their instructor up through the last week
of class (without special permission/petition). Students who choose to receive a
traditional grade in either course will
receive a grade of N (one time only) if their
work is below a 2.0. A student who
repeats ENG 101 or 111 a second time and
does not receive a grade of 2.0 or higher,
will receive a grade of 0.0.
required to enroll in ENG 101
Developmental Writing where they receive
more individual instruction than is possible
in ENG 111Effective Writing. These students must pass ENG 101 Developmental
Writing with a grade of 2.0 or higher before
enrolling in ENG 111Effective Writing.
ENC 101
A writing sample is required of students
to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in
composition must have a score of 4 or 5.
Students who do not show competence in
composition skills-such as stating and
supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and
constructing paragraphs and sentences-are
The Enqlish
- Placement Test
Transfer English education students
with a B.A. in English from another college
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken
before the department can recommend a
student for student teaching.
Note: Transfer undergraduate majors
must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg. Transfer students
who minor in English must take at least
two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer Students
Five courses in writing (above ENG 11l),
including ENG 225 and one upper division
course in writing.
Concentration in Writing
48 English
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American Indian Literature
A study of representative works of poetry and fiction by selected American
Indian writers. Discussion and analysis on ways in which literature reflects
and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions.
Writing for Business and the Professions
A practical course designed to improve writing skills for those preparing for
business and professional careers. The writing of reports, letters, and proposals
is emphasized. Students are encouraged to use material from their own areas
of specialization. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing (ENG
111). Its workshop format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
lntroduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative
writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but
including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with emphasis on writing for the print
and broadcast media. Students consider how to recognize news, gather and
verify facts, and write those facts into a news story. An introduction to legal
and ethical questions is included. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
Women and Fiction
A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions
that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experiences in their writing, and the ways in which women
writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
Introduction to Cinema Art
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles, and historical evolution of the film medium. Includes the viewing and analysis of both
feature length and short films, illustrating the international development of
film form and selected esthetic movements. (Spring)
ENC 223
ENG 225
ENC 226
ENG 227
ENC 236
ENC 241
ENC 217,218 English as a Second Language
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level
materials, and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses. Testing
determines placement in these courses; and testing, as well as course performance, determines whether the ESL requirement is met. Students continue in
ESL until the requirement is completed but can receive credit for only two
courses (Fall: ENG 217; Spring: ENG 218)
ENC 216
English 14
ENC 338
ENC 337
ENC 336
ENC 331
ENC 282
ENC 272
ENC 271
ENC 251
ENC 245
50 English
Introduction to Literature
Study of the bard's major plays-comedies, histories, tragedies, and romances
-for their literary, dramatic, and cultural significance. Taught in conjunction
with ENG 438. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or junior standing or consent of the
instructor. Spring)
Shakespeare
Victorian poetry, Victorian prose, and two or three novels of the period.
Relationships among these writers are emphasized, and their lasting contribution to the forms of poetry and prose. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
A study of major writers of the 19th century, emphasizing Romantic and
British Literature: the Romantics and the Victorians
Reading, analysis, and discussion of works of selected writers from the metaphysical poets to pre-Romantics, with attention to the historical, intellectual,
and social influences and the major literary movements. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
British Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries
A study of Chaucer and the medieval milieu, as well as the development of
English poetry and drama in the English Renaissance. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
British Literature: Medieval to Elizabethan
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year.
Topics in Literature
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the medieval to the
modem period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais,
Voltaire, and Ibsen. (Spring)
European Literature: From the Renaissance to the Modern Period
Study of major works of Greek and Roman literature, including Homer, Virgil,
Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Dante. Works are studied with reference to their
mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence on later
literature, and their enduring relevance. (Fall)
European Literature: Homer to Dante
An introduction to selected texts of literary and historical importance that
yield an understanding of our Western heritage and contemporary American
world views. Themes could include the emergence of a national identity the
shaping of a collective American memory, and the contributions to American
thought by women and people of color.
Readings in American Literature
An initiation into the formal study of fiction, poetry, and drama, drawing on
works from several periods, different cultures and races, and male and female
writers. This course aims in particular to develop students' critical and analytical skills as the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literature.
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
Topics
Emphasis is on significant works of selected prose writers, chiefly nonWestern, of the 20th century. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Studies in Modern Fiction
Writers are selected to represent the literary variety and the regional, ethnic,
and racial diversity of the men and women who have responded significantly
in literary works to the changing conditions of modem American life. (Prereq.:
ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Spring)
American Literature Since 1920
Reading of selected writers from colonial times to the beginning of the 20th
century. Attention given to the intellectual, social, and literary movements that
stimulated the writers. The writers' continuing influence on our modem sensibility will be discussed. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
American Literature Before 1920
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data in the writing of expository
essays and news reports. This course is designed for persons wishing to
explore the use of computer-assisted research and those preparing to enter the
communication professions. (Prereq.: ENG 225 or ENG 227 or consent of
instructor. MPG 3.)
Quantitative Journalism:Computer-Assisted Reporting and
Research
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning
the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Students are
introduced to the primary components of linguistics, and the development of
the English language. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor.)
Introduction to the English Language
The purpose of this course is to help the experienced student improve creative
writing in a single genre, as announced in the class schedule. (Prereq.: ENG
226 or consent of instructor on the basis of submitted work.)
Advanced Creative Writing
ENC 436
A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions
that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of
women's unique experience in their writing, and the ways in which women
writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage.
Reading of theoretical essays. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
Women and Fiction
All 400-level courses will involve some reading and study of literary criticism or: in the case of
writing classes, ofwhat writers andlor composition theorists have to say about writing.
ENC 382
ENC 361
ENC 351
ENC 350
ENC 347
ENC 345
ENC 341
English 1s'
Creative Non-Fiction: Advanced Expository Writing
Designed for the self-motivated writer, the course emphasizes the conventions of
professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice, subjects, and technigues for
gatheTing information. (Prereq.: ENG 225 and consent of instructor. Alternate years)
Criticism
The course focuses on a variety of recent critical theories and approaches with
which graduate programs in English expect some familiarity. In a seminar setting, students read and discuss original theoretical essays and experiment with
applications to a small group of literary and cinematic texts. (Prereq.: ENG
245 or consent of instructor. Alternate years)
Topics in Language and Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the
class schedule for that year. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
ENC 445
ENC 480
ENC 482
Playwriting
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91. Note: The internship in Teaching Writing requires
completion of ENG 225 and approval of the department chair.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92. Open to junior or senior English majors with an
overall GPA of 3.0 and consent of department chair.
ENC 299
ENC 399
ENC 499
See listing under Modem Languages.
See listing under Modem Languages.
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
ENC 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 325
See department listingfor a description of the following approved elective:
Shakespeare
Taught in conjunction with ENG 338 (see above). Includes exposure to
Shakespeare criticism. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Spring)
ENC 438
s
Critical Thinking
A course to enhance the ability of students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
claims, this course is designed specifically to strengthen critical thinking skills
of entering students who are determined to need such skill enhancement by
the entry critical thinking assessment. This course may not be taken by students who have passed the Critical Thinking Assessment.
Introduction to the Liberal Arts
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and improving those skills important to academic success: reading comprehension, notetaking and textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, test-taking, organization, concentration and memorization, learning style, conflict management, assertiveness training, and motivation strategies. This course may not be
taken by students who have completed eight credits.
Quantitative Reasoning/StatisticaI Literacy
Critical thinking about statistics as evidence in arguments involving predictions and explanations. Topics include reading and evaluating tables, graphs,
and statistical models as well as generalizations, traditional confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and communication. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
City Seminar: Experiential Education
(.O course)
Students engaged in a minimum of 50 hours of internship/se~cdcooperative
education use that experience as a catalyst for learning about the Twin Cities
as an urban community system. Students participate in a required seminar,
completing five reflective assignments designed to introduce them to a
systematic, ecological way to understand how cities function. The seminar
enables the student to meet the objectives of The City Perspective.
Permission of instructor. No course credit.
CST 100
CST 140
CST 200
CST 209
See listing under Modem Languages.
Cooperative Education
(.O course)
A non-credit notation recognizes the academic learning inherent in an
approved co-op education assignment, satisfactory completion of the evaluation process, and participation in reflection activities conducted by the Center
for Service, Work, and Learning. No course credit.
CST 009
ome courses help to integrate learning around topics in ways that are different
from the more traditional disciplines.
General Studies includes specialized academic enrichment programs, and an integrative pro-seminar created by cooperating
faculty
Marilyn Florian (Chair), Brian Amrnann,
Lisa Broek, Carol Enke, Mary EwertKnodell, Paul Grauer, Alvin Kloppen, Lauri
Ludeman, Jack Osberg, Joyce Pfaff, Missy
Strauch, Eileen Kaese Uzarek
Health and Physical Education Faculty
All health and physical education
majors seeking licensure must receive a
grade of 2.0 in all courses with an HPE
prefix applying to the major.
The health education department prepares students for careers in school health
education and wellness. This program
offers a comprehensive health component
in examining prevention and promotion
needs for individuals, schools, and the
community.
The physical education department
provides the organizational framework for
a wide range of educational experiences,
including several major and minor programs: general education in physical education; men's and women's intercollegiate
athletic programs; intramural programs for
men and women; and athletic facilities for
developmental and recreational activities.
irtually all students at Augsburg
College will interact at some point in their
college years with the Department of
Health and Physical Education. It is the
philosophy of the department to provide
quality experiences in professional preparation and education for lifelong participation in physical activity In addition, the
gifted athlete as well as the recreational
participant will find ample opportunity for
athletic and developmental activities.
v
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
Health Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness For Life
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 316 Human Sexuality
HPE 320 School Health Curriculum
(Fall: even years)
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 390 Instructional Methods and
Materials (Fall: odd years)
HPE 410 Administration and Supervision
of the School Health Program
(Fall: even years)
HPE 450 Current Health Issues
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
PSY 201 Health Psychology
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
or PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
Must have instructor's certification for CPR
and first aid.
HEALTH EDUCATION
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The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
Physical Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness for Life
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 210 Introduction to Physical
Education
HPE 220 Motor Learning
HPE 232 Dance (Interim)
HPE 254 Introduction to Development/
Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries (Interim)
HPE 323 Team Sports
HPE 331 Individual and Dual Sports
HPE 335 Outdoor Education
HPE 340 Organization and
Administration of Physical
Education Programs
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPE 356 Measurement and Assessment
in HPE
HPE 473 Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Recommended: PHED 250, PHED 422,
PHED 423, and PHED 425 (at St.
Thomas).
Also required: 1,500 hours of practical
experience under the direction of a
Certified Athletic Trainer to be completed
by December 31, 2003.
Internship in Athletic Training
requires:
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
BIO 252 Human Physiology (at St.
Catherine)
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPED 425 Advanced athletic training (at
St. Thomas)
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 275 Prevention and Care of
Athletic Injuries
HPE 280 Coaching Theory
(Fall, even years)
Coaching (not a major)
Minnesota Board of Teaching Statute
35 12.3100 Employment of Head Varsity
Coaches of Interscholastic Sports in Senior
High Schools requires:
HPE 101,115,210,223, 231,232,351.
There is no PE teaching minor in
Minnesota public schools.
HPE 101, 110,114, 115,316,320,390,
450, BIO 103.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Minor
Minor
Health and Physical Education 15:
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-
HPE 450
HPE 410
HPE 390
HPE 356
HPE 320
HPE 316
HPE 115
HPE 114
HPE 110
HPE 101
personal
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
This course uses "critical thinking" skills to examine current health issues in
text and media from a sociological, political, economic, and medical perspective. (Prereq.: HPE 110. Fall: even years)
Current Health Issues (.5 course)
Historical background, legal basis, and school health services relationship to
community and school health programs and resources. (Fall: even years)
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(.5 course)
Principles and methods of instruction applied to health education grades K12. Emphasis upon teachingearning strategies and student assessment.
Evaluation and development of materials included. (Fall: odd years)
Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
Sunrey of basic statistical procedures, standards, assessment and evaluation of
tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: MPG 111, HPE 101 and either
HPE 110 or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
Techniques for developing a course of study in school health, based upon
growth and development, for grades K-12. Examination of "standardsn and
pedagogy for health education, curriculum, and assessment included. (Fall:
even years)
School Health Curriculum
A study of the psychological, social, and biological components of human sexuality (Spring)
Human Sexuality
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes
information about school health education and services. (Fall, Spring)
Health and Chemical Dependency Education
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life.
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall, Spring)
Health and Safety Education
Modem concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to the
individual and the community (Fall)
Personal and Community Health
health and fitness. (Fall and Spring)
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to mod*
Fitness for Life
HEALTH EDUCATION
156 Health and Physical Education
HPE 340
HPE 335
HPE 331
HPE 323
HPE 275
HPE 254
HPE 232
HPE 220
HPE 210
HPE 101
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
tion and athletic programs. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
A survey of management, leadership, and decision-making for physical educa-
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A course designed to provide knowledge and develop skills in a variety of outdoor educational activities and to study the natural environment in which
these activities occur. The course will include a three-day camping/hiking trip.
(Prereq.: HPE 101, HPE 114, HPE 210. Split falllspring, even years)
Outdoor Education
Theory and practice in skills, teaching, and officiating individual and dual
sports including history, rules, and skill development. (Fall)
Individual and Dual Sports
Theory and practice in team sports including history, rules, and skill development. (Spring)
Team Sports
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic injuries.
Practical experience in taping and training room procedures. (Prereq.: HPE
114. Spring)
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
childhood to grade 12 and the role of school-based health and physical education programs for special needs and handicapped students. (Fall)
A general overview of developmentalladapted physical education from early
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American heritage and international dances. (Spring)
Dance
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills relative to
physical activity (Spring)
Motor Learning
History, principles, and philosophy of physical education and sport. (Spring)
Introduction to Physical Education
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal
health and fitness. (Fall, Spring)
Fitness for Life
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Sports
(.O course)
Three hours per week. Two lifetime sports meet the general education requirements. No course credit. (Fall, Spring)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Health and Physical Education 15;
Kinesiology
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education
with laboratory experience. (Prereq.: HPE 210. Fall)
Physical Education Curriculum (.5 course)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in secondary
schools. (Consult with department chair for prerequisites. Spring)
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching physical education in grades K-6.
An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementaryaged children. (Consult with department chair for prerequisites. Fall)
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Survey of basic statistical procedures, standards, assessment and evaluation of
tests in health and physical education. (Prereq.: MPG 111, HPE 101 and either
HPE 110 or HPE 210 and 220. Fall)
Measurement and Assessment in HPE
The major effects of exercise upon the systems of the body and physiological
principles applied to exercise programs and motor training. (Prereq.: BIO 103.
Spring)
Physiology of Exercise
Mechanics of movement with special emphasis upon the muscular system and
analysis of movement. (Prereq.: BIO 103. Fall)
HPE 499
HPE 399
HPE 299
HPE 199
See description on page 92. Open only to junior or senior majors.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HPE 473
HPE 368
HPE 365
HPE 356
HPE 351
HPE 350
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158
H
Nine courses (including HIS 495 seminar). At least four of these courses must be
upper division. A major must have at least
one course (either survey or upper level)
from each of the four areas: ancient and
Major
History Faculty
Jacqueline deVries (Chair), Phil Adamo,
William Green, John Gregg, Don
Gustafson, Chris Kimball
The study of history enables us to deal
more knowledgeably with continuity and
change in society. The construction of an
informed sense of our past is a fundamental
ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the
future. History majors are prepared to be
active and contributing members of their
society. The study of history, which has
long held a major role in the liberal arts,
is an entry to elementary and secondary
education, graduate study in several fields,
and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualization, and processing
of information.
istory is to society what memory is
to an individual; it brings to a civilization
an understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J. R. Strayer expressed
it this way: "No community can survive
and no institution can function without
constant reference to past experience. We
are ruled by precedents fully as much as by
laws, which is to say that we are ruled by
the collective memory of the past. It is the
memory of common experiences that
makes scattered individuals into a community"
Satisfactory completion of a lower division course (100- or 200-level) is normally
required before enrolling in an upper division course (300- and 400-level). See
instructor for permission.
Prerequisites
First-year students should enroll in
one or more of the 101-104 courses.
200-level courses are normally reserved
for sophomore or upper division students.
Upper division courses are numbered
300 and above.
GPA of 3.6 in the major and 3.0 overall;
except in special instances, application
before the end of the first term of the
junior year; two years of a foreign language
at the college level (or its equivalent); an
honors thesis (equal to one course credit)
to be defended before a faculty committee.
Departmental Honors
Five courses, at least three of which
must be upper division.
Minor
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure
medieval, modem Europe, U.S., and nonWestern.
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An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and
Africa of the last 200 years.
The Modern Non-Western World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of
Napoleon to the present.
The Modern World
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the
Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
The Shaping of Western Civilization
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of
Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th century.
The Beginning of Western Culture
courses at Augsburg. A minor normally
requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
HIS 220
HIS 195
A survey of the contacts between American, African, and European cultures
and the political, religious, and racial diversity that formed colonial life,
including a study of independence, expansion, and democratization of the new
republic.
America to 1815
An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower
division classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to
registration.
Topics in History
This course explores the processes of colonialism, nationalism, de-colonization, and independence in the area now politically known as India, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka. Upper division students will have additional assignments and
different exams from lower division. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 462)
HIS 1621462 20th Century South Asia
An exploration of selected topics and case studies in Latin American history
from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest and colonial periods up to
modem Latin America. Additional readings and written assignments will be
required for upper-division students. (Prereq.: Consent of instructor required
for HIS 350)
HIS 150/350 Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
HIS 104
HIS 103
HIS 102
HIS 101
Transfer students planning a major
must normally take at least three of their
Transfer Students
160 History
19th-Century U.S.
HIS 311
HIS 249
History of African American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
HIS 243
Exploration of selected topics in women's history not regularly examined in
other departmental offerings. The specific topic to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
Topics in Women's History
(See Department of Art for course description)
The Designed Environment
A continuation of HIS 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of
W. E. B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston,
Thurgood Marshall, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
History of African American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
A survey of the development of Afiican American civil rights focusing on
legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing
emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves.
Selected topics in African American history not regularly examined in other
departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
Topics in African American History
This course examines the racial, ethnic, political and economic history of
Minnesota, from the earliest inhabitants (Ojibwe and Dakota), through the
period of British and French exploration, and to the development of statehood.
Minnesota History
An examination of the social, economic, and intellectual factors in American
history that, combined with English and colonial antecedents, contributed to
the emergence of our modem legal system.
American Legal History
The Minneapolis and St. Paul area serve as a case study for the themes of frontier urbanization, industrialization, and economic change; transportation,
immigration, and ethnicity; and urban politics and reform.
History of the Twin Cities
A survey focusing on the nation's adjustment to industrialization and urbanization, the emergence of the U.S. as a world power, the rise of a strong federal
government, the implications of increasing racial and ethnic diversity, and the
impact of affluence.
20th-Century U.S.
A survey emphasizing cultural, social, political, and economic changes resulting from immigration, expansion, sectionalism, slavery, Civil War, and
Reconstruction.
HIS 242
HIS 241
HIS 234
HIS 228
HIS 225
HIS 222
HIS 221
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HIS 348
HIS 347
HIS 346
HIS 336
HIS 335
HIS 332
HIS 331
HIS 326
HIS 323
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Modern China
An introductory historical survey of the Soviet Union, beginning with a brief
examination of Russian history before turning to the Russian Revolutions of
1917, the rise of Stalin, the Cold War, and the emergence of Gorbachev. The
course will emphasize political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural history.
(Prereq.: 100-level course or consent of instructor)
Russia and the Soviet Union in the 20th Century
Four specific mini-courses together provide an overview of Mexico's historical
development from pre-Columbian times to the present day.
MesoAmerica: Legacy of the Conqueror
peoples, the impact of South African occupation, the war for independence,
and the roots of apartheid and its institutionalization. (See page 179 in
International Studies.)
A survey of Namibia and South Africa including the experience of indigenous
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
A survey of the history of work and the worker, primarily in the late 19th and
20th centuries, emphasizing the nature of work, working class life and community, evaluation of organized labor, and the relationship of workers and
union to the state.
American Labor History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings through
the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics of urban
growth and planning, politics and reform, and the growth of urban culture.
American Urban History
A survey of U.S. foreign relations from the American Revolution through the
Cold War, emphasizing changing definitions of war and peace, tensions
between internationalism and isolationism, the emergence of the U.S. as an
economic and military power.
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
In-depth exploration of selected topics in U.S. history not regularly examined
in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be
announced prior to registration.
Topics in U.S. History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian period
through European exploration and settlement to the present, emphasizing
American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal structure, and intergovernmental relations.
American Indian History
A selective treatment of Chinese history since the Opium War of 1839; the
erosion of China's isolation and collapse of the imperial system; and the
Nationalist and Communist revolutions of the 20th century.
HIS 474
HIS 440
HIS 381
HIS 380
HIS 370
HIS 361
HIS 360
HIS 354
HIS 352
HIS 349
Europe's discovery of the rest of the world, cultural interaction and conflict,
the building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and the breakdown of these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
The World and the West
This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in
regular course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced
prior to registration.
Topics in World History
With attention to class, racial, and ethnic differences among women, this class
examines the changing legal, political, economic, social, and sexual status of
women in Europe and North America since the Victorian period.
The History of Women in the West Since 1870
A thematic and comparative examination with primary focus on Europe and
North America, emphasizing changing conceptions of women's work, public
roles, sexuality, life cycles, and familial roles in the Renaissance, early
American, Enlightenment, and Victorian periods.
The History of Women in the West to 1870
emphasizing modifications of these institutions by the Italian Renaissance and'
the early years of the Reformation.
A study of the scholastic tradition and the role of the Church and state,
The Late Middle Ages to 1560s
Alexander's Empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms, and the rise of Rome as the
world's greatest power, emphasizing personalities, the arts, and Rome's contributions in law and the political process.
Hellenistic Greece and Rome to 330 A.D.
Civilization of the Near East from earliest times through its extension and
elaboration by the Greeks. Emphasis is placed on cultural borrowing, achievement in the arts, religion, and political institutions.
The Ancient Near East and Greece to 338 B.C.
This course will take a distinctively interdisciplinary approach (sources will
include literature, film, music, and artwork) to explore a period of dramatic
change in British politics, society, culture, and international status.
Britain and the Commonwealth Since 1688
A survey of the social, political, and cultural development of modem
Germany, focusing on the question of Germany's sondenveg (special path) and
examining such topics as romanticism, unification, the rise of national socialism, and the Holocaust.
Modern Germany
(See Department of Art for course description)
The Designed Environment
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Seminar
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be
announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required.
(Offered at least once each year, during the fall term.)
lnternship
See description on page 91.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92. A maldmum of one course in independent study
may be applied to the major. (Prereq.: 3.5 GPA in history)
HIS 399
HIS 499
Introduction to Computing and Communications
Integrated with HON 100, this course introduces computing basics, hardware
and software, the possibilities and limitations of computing, artificial intelligence, communications basics, the Internet, and some of the social, philosophic, and economic implications of computing.
Self-Identify and Society
Psychological, sociological, anthropological, and theological perspectives are
used to explore the role of the individual in community and other social institutions.
HON 160
HON 210
HON 100-101 Freshman Honors Seminar
This is the program's introduction to the Honors Program and to collegiate
scholarship. We explore an interdisciplinary mix of Western history, the Bible,
English literature, and philosophical texts as we assess the Western tradition
and Christianity's place within that tradition.
T h e r e are two ways to graduate from
the Honors Program- Graduate with
Distinction or Honors Program graduate.
Graduating with distinction requires satisfylng all program requirements, a 3.5 GPA,
Directed Study
See description on page 92. A maximum of one course in directed study may
be applied to the major.
HIS 299
and successful completion of a departmental honors project. Honors Program graduate requires a 3.3 GPA and service on the
Honors Review editorial board. Students
take five of the following courses and four
mini-seminars. (Four mini-seminars equal
one credit.)
Internship
See description on page 91.
HIS 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
HIS 495
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History of Jazz
Studies not only jazz as an art form, but as an expression of culture, race, gender, creativity, and community created by jazz musicians.
Philosophy of Science
Explores and assesses scientific theories, laws of nature, evidence, whether science generates truth, and, from more recent developments, the philosophical
implications of chaos and complexity.
Senior Honors Seminar
This capstone course explores one of three topics: the relationship of science
to religion, the life and thought of C.S. Lewis, or the history and significance
of Hispanic Christianity in the United States.
HON 241
HON 365
HON 401
L
Chemistry in Context
A one-semester introduction to science through selected topics in chemistry
that emphasize current issues in science. More specifically, it introduces honors students to science and scientific ways of knowing.
HON 214
L
The Poverty and Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations in 1776 puzzling over the question of who's rich and who's poor. Do we have any more answers now than he
did then? Emphasis in the course will be placed on understanding economic
systems from around the world and how individuals make choices within this
framework. This course fulfills the Social World Area 1 or 2 perspective.
HON 217
I
Human Community and Modern Metropolis
Using the basic concepts and methods of sociology, this course enables students to explore the concept of human community and the social institutions
which facilitate that community.
HON 212
For other interdisciplinary course
listings, see International Studies.
Augsburg also offers students the
oppomnity to major and minor in
Women's Studles, Metro-Urban Studies, and
American Indian studies.
dents are better prepared to become contibuting members of the global community.
Dyanamic Social Systems
This course is designed specifically to facilitate the development of this understanding through the exploration of alternative social science perspectives of
how social organizations function and adapt.
HON 21 1
nterdisciplinary studies covers a broad
spectrum of experience and coursework.
students
gain greater insight and understandmg of
cultures and ~ersvectivesdifferent from
their own. Through these experiences stu-
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Introduction to American Indian Studies
This course is an introduction to the content areas of the American Indian
studies curriculum, including an overview of American Indian history,
American Indian literature, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and
urban issues, cross-cultural influences, art, music, and language.
Five courses including INS 105. At
least two must be upper division.
Minor
In addition student must complete five
electives. At least five of the courses
toward the major must be upper division.
Major
Ten courses including;
INS 105 Introduction to American
Indian Studies
INS 260 Contemporary American
Indians
HIS 326 American Indian History
REL 370 American Indian Spirituality
and Philosophical Thought
INS 499 Capstone Project
Adjunct Faculty
Priscilla Buffalohead, Steve Chapman,
Robert Danforth, Rick Greschyk, Sophia
Jacobson, Dale Weston
American Indian Literature
(See Department of English for course description.)
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and historical origins of women's roles and status in society. Comparative
roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native American and African
tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and
China.
ENC 216
INS 233
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, I1
(See Department of Modem Languages for course description.)
INS 105
Associated Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Sociology), John Gregg
(History)
Coordinator
Eric Buffalohead
American Indian Studies is a major h a t
gives students the opportunity to learn
about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided
with a multidisciplinary understanding of
the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts, philosophy, religion, political and social forces,
and the legal status and sovereignty of
American Indians. This course of study
exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
6 6 Interdisciplinary Studies
INS 499
INS 495
REL 370
HIS 326
INS 332
INS 320
ART 290
INS 264
INS 260
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An independently designed research project to fulfill the capstone requirement.
Independent ResearchICapstone Project
This course will examine the experiences of the Dakota and Ojibwe in
Minnesota from the time of contact to the present situation of both tribes.
Each group's history and experiences will be studied and compared. Major historical events will be examined as well as significant events important to each
group.
Minnesota lndians
(See Department of Religion for course description.)
American lndian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
(See Department of History for course description.)
American lndian History
The objective of this course is to study Native American Storytelling from a
cultural perspective. An appreciation of oral traditions ill be emphasized and
studied within the broader context of world mythologies. Students will be
expected to perform storytelling and to research the various tribal storytelling
traditions.
Native American Storytelling
The focus is on the roles played by women in the tribal cultures of North
America. It explores the continuity of women's roles over time, as well as
changes in these roles, precipitated by the influence of Western colonialism. It
examines the life histories of Indian women and assesses their contributions to
Indian community life today.
American lndian Women
(See Department of Art for course description.)
Tribal Arts and Culture
Various images of the North American Indian, created by Hollywood and television, are studied. Films from 1913 to the present are viewed in order to provide an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century, and how it is reflective of Western cultural ideologies.
American lndians in the Cinema
This course examines the situation of American Indians in the United States
since the Indian Reorganization Act (1934). Emphasis is on such current
issues as tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and education. The tension of cultural change and religious, traditional persistence among selected American
Indian tribes today is highlighted.
Contemporary American lndians
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In this two-week intensive field experience, students will travel by boat down
the Mississippi River exploring elements of the politics and policies relating to
the river. Students will engage in service projects, field observations, and interviews with residents, legislators, activists, and government employees.
(Prereq.: POL 241 or equivalent and passing a water safety test)
River Politics Field Seminar
This course explores working relationships in a changing world. Self-assessment tools and applied papers help participants gain a better understanding of
the role the individual plays within the context of workplace relationships.
Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships.
(Prereq.: Junior or senior standing and at least one of the following coursesSOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS 252, PSY 102, PSY 105)
Building Working Relationships
(See Department of History for course description.)
Topics in African American History
An overview of the major issues related to the African American experience,
focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects
of that experience.
The African American Experience in America
The course covers the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and
tenets, Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economic and policial systems, and
Islamic patterns of life.
Introduction to Islam
(See Department of Religion for course description.)
Religion in African American History
Coordinator
The
of the 'lst century demands
complex skills. It is not enough to have an
area of expertise or be a good manager.
One needs leadership skills. The Augsburg
Norma Noonan
curriculum offers a minor in leadership
studies, drawing on a wide variety of
courses across disciplinary lines. A minor
in leadership studies can enhance your
major in a wide variety of disciplines
including business, sociology, political science, communication, computer science,
economics, and psychology.
This course introduces students to the range of qualitative methods available
for the applied study of social issues and prepares them for a substantial
research project. In separate labs, students will acquire skilk in either archival
research, content analysis, interviewing, or participant observation. (Prereq.:
upper division or graduate standing and at least one upper division course in
the student's major, or consent of the instructors)
INS 381I581 Qualitative Research Methods
INS 342
INS 325
HIS 241
INS 232
INS 225
REL 231
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Metro-Urban Studies is a multidisciplinary major and minor taught by faculty in
sociology, economics, history, political science, psychology, and other related disciplines. Memo-Urban Studies is designed to
blend classroom and field experience, theory,
and internships that focus the content of
liberal learning on the metropolitan community and the process of urbanization.
Select two courses from the following list.
(No more than one per department.)
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
(prereq. BUS 242)
BUS 440 Strategic Management (prereq.
BUS 242) [S]
HIS 222 20th-Century U.S. [WH, CT]
INS 325 Building Working Relationships
(WECDay) [HI, Sl
PSY 373 Industrial Organizational
Psychology (prereq. PSY 102 or
105) [Sl
SPC 321 Business and Professional
Speaking
SPC 355 Small Group Communication
(no prereq.)
SPC 410 The Self and the Organization
(WEC) [HI]
Required electives: (2)
Principles of Management (no
.
prereq.)
SOC 349 Organizational Theory (prereq.
SOC 121 or permission of
instructor) [CT]
SPC 345 Organizational Communication
(no prereq.)
POL 421 (Topics: This topic only)
Becoming a Leader (prereq. one
POL course or permission of
instructor) [S] This course will
be the only integrative course
in the minor.
BUS 242
Required courses: (4)
Major
10 courses including:
ECO 110 Economics of Urban Issues
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
SOC 21 1 Community and the Modern
Metropolis
HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities
or HIS 335 Urban American History
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
or POL 483 PoliticaVStatistics/
Methodology
SOC 363 Research Methods
or POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Gany Hesser (Director, SOC), Andrew
Aoki (POL), Jeanne Boeh, (ECO), Chris
Kimball (HIS), Michael O'Neal (SOC) ,
Michael Shock (SWK)
Internships, community service-learning,
and cooperative education are available as
ways to enhance the quality of the major and
make fuller use of the extensive metropolitan opportunities afforded by the College's
location. The Higher Education Consortium
for Urban Affairs (HECUA) and Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich
the overall program with additional courses
and semester-long programs.
Metro-Urban Studies and the general
education Perspective on The City introduce students to the wide variety of developing careers related to urban and metropolitan affairs and equip students with the
analytical and theoretical tools required to
understand and contribute to the metropolitan community. The Metro-Urban
Studies major and minor also provide
undergraduate preparation for postgraduate studies in planning, architecture, law,
public administration, environmental studies, social welfare, government, community
organization, and theology.
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Internship
See description on page 91. Internships place students with sponsoring organizations that provide supervised work experience for a minimum of 10 hours a week.
Independent Study-Metropolitan
INS 399
INS 498
Augsburg co-founded and plays a leading role in the Higher Education
Consortium for Urban Affairs. Through
HECUA, Augsburg students have access to
six interdisciplinary field learning programs of exceptional quality, located in
Scandinavia, South America, C e n ~ a l
-4merica. and the Twin Cities.
Also see In tcmaiioml Studies listings.
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363)
utilizing the metropolitan resources available, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The course is designed in consultation with and evaluated by a
department faculty member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211 and consent of
instructor)
An independently-designed course developed by a student (or group of students),
URBAN STUDIES OPTIONS
THROUGH HECUA
INS 499
Directed Study
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 299
Resources
Internship
See description on page 91.
INS 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
The INS 399 Internship is highly recommended where appropriate. Other combinations are feasible if approved by the
director of the program.
HECUA off-campus programs are highly
recommended, especially the MetroUrban Studies Term (MUST) Twin Cities
program. Students interested in graduate
Minor
POL 122, SOC 211, HIS 225, and two
of the following: HIS 335, SOC 381, or INS
399.
school are encouraged to take ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics.
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
INS 399 Internship
Plus two additional approved urban-related
courses. (Courses fulfilling The City
Perspective generally meet the urbanrelated requirement.)
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OR SPRING
Field Seminar: Urban Inequality and Social Change
Concrete conditions of life and community issues in different neighborhoods
provide varying-at times competing-views on the Twin Cities "civic ideology." Field observations, dialogue with residents, interviews, and oral history
provide data to identify inequality and to assess theories and strategies for
explaining and overcoming it.
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 91.
INS 359
INS 399
The Politics of Artistic Expression
Studv of the social and cultural historv of urban art. the role of art and culture
in everyday life, and the relationship between intellectual discourse and the
politics of cultural work. Readings, films, and discussions integrate aesthetic
theory and artistic expression with issues of social change and activism.
Internship
(2 course credits)
See description on page 91.
INS 331
INS 399
Ill. SEE HECUA UNDER INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (SUST, SAUS, CILA, AND
EECLA)
Field Seminar: Emerging Art and Urban Cultures
Exploration of life experiences and works of artists, cultural workers, and
community organizers for understanding the differences between formal institutional art and community-based art forms. Interviews and participant observation at arts performances and cultural events.
INS 330
Study of the politics of artistic expression and the relationship between emerging art and
urban cultures. Minneapolis-St. Paul provides rich resources for the program.
II. CITY ARTS-SPRING
Reading Seminar: Diversity and Unequal Urban Development
Interdisciplinary readings connect experiences and direct obsewation with
theory and research on the impact of race, class, and gender on social inequality and unequal urban development. Competing theories and strategies for
urban and neighborhood development are examined in the context of dominant ideology and perspectives of people who challenge it.
INS 358
This "Semester in the Cities" program focuses upon the Twin Cities metro area.
I. METRO-URBAN STUDIES TERM (MUST)-FALL
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Nordic area studies is an interdisciplinary program. The curriculum treats
Norden (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,
Norway, and Sweden) not only as a geographical area, but as an integrated cultural
region with a shared history, common val-
Students are encouraged to continue
more advanced language study through the
ACTC language contract with the
University of Minnesota. A program of
study abroad or an internship in the
Middle East is recommended strongly and
will receive credit toward the minor.
3. Area courses: three courses distributed among the humanities and social sciences, with at least one course to be selected in each area.
2. Required foundational course: POL
358 (Hamline) Politics and Society of the
Middle East.
1. Language courses: one year (2 courses) of elementary Arabic, Hebrew, or
another Middle Eastern language (or
equivalent competency)
Six courses, including language and
area studies courses (consult the program
director for ACTC listing of approved
courses):
Requirements
The Middle East studies minor offers
students the opportunity to learn about the
religions, economic situation, historical
and political developments, literature, philosophy, and culture of Middle Eastern
people and countries.
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Recommended supporting preparation:
Study abroad through International
Partners, or SUST (See International
Studies, International Partners, and
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term); independent study in Denmark, Norway,
Sweden, Finland or Iceland; elective courses or a second major such as Norwegian,
history, political science, urban studies,
business administration, international relations, sociology or social work.
At least four of the courses required for
the major must be Augsburg courses. The
remainder may be transfer credits included
in the major on approval of the program
coordinator. Students graduating with a
major or minor must also present the
equivalent of intermediate level competence in a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian language course listings under
the Department of Modem Languages.
Other Requirements
Minor
Four upper division courses.
Major
Eight courses, six of which must be upper
division.
Coordinator
Frankie Shackelford
ues, and a high degree of political, social,
and economic interdependency Courses in
Nordic area studies postulate a Nordic
regional identity as a context in which to
appreciate the differences between the five
individual countries and to understand the
complexity of their interactions among
themselves and the global community.
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Norwegian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
(See Department of Art)
Scandinavian Arts
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Scandinavia in the World
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term)
Norwegian Language and Culture
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th century h a t i * . Lectures provide a context for understanding the development
of Nordic drama. Norwegian majors will do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian ISynng: alternate years)
The Modern Nordic Drama
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion is
based on reading selected works in translation from all five Nordic countries.
Norwegian majors will be required to do appropriate readings and written
work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate years)
The Modern Nordic Novel
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. No knowledge of Scandinavian language
required.
Contemporary Norden
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
For degree and major requirements see page 275.
NAS 499
NAS 399
NAS 299
NAS 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NAS 394
NAS 393
ART 382
NAS 377
NAS 372
NAS 352
NAS 351
NAS 230
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Required core courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 103 The Modem World
or HIS 104 The Modem Non-Western
World
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
POL 490 Seminar in International
Relations
Norma Noonan
Director
Recent students have had double
majors in history, political science, international business or a foreign language.
Numerous combinations of majors and
minors are possible with the international
relations major.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international
studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students
in the recent past have focused their studies on Latin America, the Middle East,
Western Europe, Russia and East Central
Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
nternational Relations is an interdisciplinary major that offers the student both
breadth and depth. The student may focus
on a discipline or geographic area of the
world. The program consists of a core of
seven courses and six electives chosen
from a wide list of courses offered at
Augsburg and other colleges. Students are
encouraged to consider foreign study for
an Interim or semester. Competency in one
language is required, and some students
study two languages.
Two of the following:
BUS 368 Responding to the Challenges
of Japan
BUS 465 International Management
MKT 466 International Marketing
Required core courses of the international
relations major, plus the following six
courses:
BUS 362 International Business
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
International Relations Major with
International Business Concentration
Interim courses, seminars, independent
study, topics courses, and courses at other
colleges/universities can be considered here
with the approval of the program director,
as well as a fourth term or higher of college work in a second language.
Required electives
Six of the following (not more than three
from any one discipline may be counted
toward the major):
BUS 362,368,465
ECO 317,360,365
HIS 346,348,352,354,440,474
MKT 466
PHI 355
POL 350,351,359,382,459
REL 356,420
SOC 241
SPC 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331,
SPA 332, NAS 330 (See Modem Languages.)
SWK 230
Also, the equivalent of four terms of
college work in a modem language.
Two of the following:
HIS 332 History of U.S. Foreign
Relations
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policies
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Study abroad is an integral part of several majors at Augsburg, but will add an
international dimension to any academic
nternational study at Augsburg aims to
increase intercultural competency and
reflects the College's strong commitment to
internationalism. Programs administered
by the Center for Global Education, by
International Partners, and by the Higher
Education Consortium for Urban Affairs
(HECUA) offer excellent opportunities for
rigorous academic work, greater understanding of cross-cultural issues, and
exploration of the benefits of global
citizenship.
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GPA of 3.5 in the major; 3.0 overall. In
addition to fulfilling the requirements for
the major, the student must complete an
honors thesis no later than March 1 of the
senior year and must defend the thesis
before a faculty committee. Students
should declare their intention to complete
Departmental Honors
Note: Several of the business courses have
prerequisites. Please consult the catalog
and your academic adviser before registering for one of the advanced courses.
One elective from the list of international
relations major electives, excluding other
business, economics, and marketing courses.
One of the following:
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 365 Environmental Economics and
Sustainable Development
Students in good academic standing (a
minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off campus
through the study abroad adviser. In addition to semester and year-long programs,
summer abroad courses also provide a
number of educational opportunities.
Students interested in these or other external off-campus study experiences should
program. Students normally receive the
same number of course credits abroad as
they would if studying on campus. Courses
abroad can fulfill major, distributiodgenera1 education, and graduation requirements
when approved by the appropriate program directors and faculty before departure.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of
language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot be
credited toward the 13 required courses.
Students should confer with the program
director about regional and disciplinary
concentrations possible within the major;
for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the major disciplines
in the program.
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and
POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS
332, POL 363 or 461. One year of modem
language. Three courses from the list of
required electives for the major. Not more
than two courses from any department can
count toward the minor.
Minor
an honors major by the end of their
junior year.
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The International Partners Program
combines rigorous academic work with
daily immersion in another culture. It
offers students an opportunity to study
abroad with outstanding faculty and to
gain practical experience overseas in their
major fields.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
International study programs administered by the Center for Global Education
and approved by Augsburg are listed below.
For information on these programs, contact
the academic programs abroad office.
The center's study programs are conducted in Mexico, Central America, and
Namibia. They integrate rigorous academic
work with real-life experiences. Students
learn not only from textbooks but live in
the midst of the society they are studying,
encountering the people and culture inside
and outside the walls of a classroom. All
programs include family stays, regional
travel, community-based living, and opportunities for volunteer work and internships.
The mission of the Center for Global
Education at Augsburg College is to provide cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of
local and global conditions so that personal and systemic change takes place leading
to a more just and sustainable world.
THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL
EDUCATION
contact the study abroad adviser.
Applications are due April 1 for the fall
term or academic year, and October 15 for
the spring term. The cost for many programs is comparable to full room, board,
and tuition for on-campus study, plus airfare. Financial aid is granted on the same
basis as on-campus study.
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International study programs administered by HECUA and approved through
Augsburg are listed below. For information
on these programs, contact the Center for
Global Education.
For non-international HECUA courses,
see Interdisciplinary Studies (INS), MetroUrban Studies.
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers programs
through HECUA in four different fullsemester programs in Norway, Guatemala,
and Ecuador. All programs emphasize the
impact of social change and cross-cultural
factors on the human community HECUA
programs include intense language experience and field study. The cost is equivalent
to full tuition, room, and board for one
semester on campus, plus airfare.
THE HIGHER EDUCATION
CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN
AFFAIRS (HECUA)
Study abroad through International
Partners emphasizes business, education,
and social work, but is not limited to these
fields. The study program may be for one
year, one semester, or a summer session.
Participation may be on an individual basis
or as part of a student group. For further
information, contact the International
Partners office.
The program is founded on reciprocal
agreements with selected institutions of
higher learning in Europe. Under these
agreements International Partner students
from abroad receive part of their academic
training at Augsburg, and qualified
Augsburg students are guaranteed admission to partner institutions, where courses
are pre-approved for credit toward graduation requirements at Augsburg.
Latin American Literature: Before 20th-Century Voices
Students examine issues of social change through the voices of contemporary
Latin American writers. Attention is given to short stories, poetry, and testimonials of indigenous peoples and Central American refugees.
SPA 356
SPA/INS/WST 399 Internship
REL/WST 366 The Church and Social Change in Latin America
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
America culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and social/political transformation.
POL/WST 359 Women in Comparative Politics-Women in Latin America
An examination of critical global issues affecting Latin America and the impact
these factors have on women: diminishing resources and sustainable development, refugee issues, foreign debt and international trade, political ideologies,
and revolution.
INS/WST 31 1 Gender, Health, and Development
Students reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and
human rights, with special emphasis given to the experience of women. Latin
American development and educational theories and practices are examined,
as well as social change strategies.
Conversation and Composition
Improve written and Spanish language expression through discussions,
debates, oral reports, journals, and compositions, including formal letters,
newspaper articles, and position papers on key topics in Mexican current
events.
SPA 317
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four weeks at
the beginning of the semester, taught by Mexican instructors. (Required
course. Placement level determined by program director.)
Courses are offered for credit in the disciplines as listed. INS 311 and POL 359 are
also approved for credit in women's studies. Participation in the program will fulfill the IA
general education perspective credit. REL 366 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit, and a
Spanish course will fulfill one modem language skill credit. Application deadline is April 1.
This program is an intensive semester of study and travel designed to introduce students to the central issues facing Mesoamerica, with emphasis on the experiences and
empowerment of women. Students engage in gender analysis of key social, economic,
political, and cultural issues in Mexico and Guatemala, explore the interconnectedness of
race, class, and gender, and leam first-hand from both women and men who are involved
in struggles for sustainable development and social change.
CROSSING BORDERS: GENDER AND SOCIAL CHANCE IN MESOAMERICA
(MEXICO)-FALL
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Latin American Literature: Before 20th-Century Voices
Students examine issues of social change through the voices of contemporary
Latin American writers. Attention is given to short stories, poetry, and testimonials of indigenous peoples and Central American refugees.
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies in Latin American history
from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest and colonial periods up to
modem Latin America.
SPA 356
HIS 350
REL 313
Environmental Theology and Ethics
POLIWST 341 Environmental Politics
Topics studied include development politics in Latin America from preColumbian times to the present, environmental issues from a gender perspective, and political and economic policies that promote and/or hinder sustainable development.
Conversation and Composition
Improve written and Spanish language expression through discussions,
debates, oral reports, journals, and compositions, including formal letters,
newspaper articles, and position papers on key topics in Mexican current
events.
SPA 317
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four weeks,
taught by Mexican instructors. (Placement level determined by program director.)
Participation in the program will fulfill the IA general education perspective credit, and
a Spanish course will fulfill one modem language skill credit.
This program introduces students to the socio-economic and political issues of the
region with a focus on the impact of environmental policies on the lives of women and
men from varying economic classes and ethnic groups in Mexico and Central America.
Students examine this complex web of issues and how the people of Mexico are responding to pressures on family, society, and the natural environment. Application deadline
is Oct. 15.
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: LATIN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES
(MEXICO)-SPRING
SPA/REL/INSIWST 499 Independent Study
Students design a proposal to independently explore a topic of interest that is
either interdisciplinary or related to religious studies. If the proposal is
approved, the student will collaborate with an instructor who will guide the
independent study.
Students gain hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization that promotes social change and/or development. 100 hours of community service
required.
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The Development Process-Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights and examines basic theories of
development as well as particular strategies of development that are being
implemented in Namibia and South Africa.
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people
representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and
religious organizations.
Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
This course is an overview of the history of Namibia and South Africa, including the experience of indigenous peoples, the impact of occupation by South
Africa, and the war for independence.
Political and Social Change in Namibia: Liberation,
Decolonization, and Nation Building
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
Internship
INS 312
REL 346
HIS 346
POL 353
INS 399
Participation in the program will fulfill the LA general education perspective credit. REL
346 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit.
This intensive program of travel and study is designed to introduce participants to the
central issues facing Southern Africa. Namibia is a nation that has recently gained independence and is making a transition from colonialism to independence. Students will explore
the complex political, social, and economic dynamics of building a new nation.
Application deadline is April 1.
MULTICULTURAL SOCIETIES IN TRANSITION: SOUTHERN AFRICA PERSPECTIVES (NAM IBIA)-FALL
REL/INS/WST 499 Independent Study
Students design a proposal to independently explore a topic of interest that is
either interdisciplinary or related to religious studies. If the proposal is
approved, the student will collaborate with an instructor who will guide the
independent study.
SPAIINSIWST 399 lnternship
Students gain hands-on work experience in a Mexican organization that promotes social change andlor development. 100 hours of community service
required.
Learn about different approaches to environmental ethics in Latin America,
including indigenous, Jewish and Christian perspectives, liberation theology
and ecofeminism.
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Topics: Sustainable Economic Development
This course examines the concepts of economic development and growth in
the "third world." Students are introduced to the theories of economic development and definitions of sustainable development. They study the relationship between economic development and ecological damage.
Church and Social Change in Latin America
This course explores the role of religion in Latin American societies, past and
present, given the factors of political oppression and social injustice. Students
examine the "theologies of liberation."
ECO 495
REL 366
RE1 346 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit.
Participation in the program will fulfill the IA general education perspective credit and
This program examines these crucial issues from the perspectives of the new democracies of southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of apartheid
South African colonialization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As
these nations struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and
colonialism they are faced with the challenges posed by the rapid process of globalization
in today's world; the challenges posed by under and unequal development; and the longterm project of decolonizing the mind. Augsburg application deadline: Oct. 15.
NATION BUILDING, GLOBALIZATION, AND DECOLONIZING THE MIND:
SOUTHERN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES (NAMIBIA)-SPRING
Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
An exploration of selected topics and case studies in Latin American history
from Pre-Columbian times through the conquest and colonial periods up to
modem Latin America.
HIS 350
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four weeks at
the beginning of the semester, taught by Guatemalan instructors. (Placement
level determined by program director.)
Participation in the program will fulfill the IA general education perspective credit. REL
366 will fulfill one CF3 perspective credit, and a Spanish course will fulfill one modem
language skill credit.
This program introduces students to the key issues facing the Central Americans. For
two decades the people of Central America have been in upheaval and have experienced
fundamental social and political change. Students examine the impact of revolution and
civil war on the lives and culture of the people and the environment of Guatemala, El
Salvador, and Nicaragua. Application deadline is April 1.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL CHANGE: GUATEMALA,
EL SALVADOR, NICARAGUA)-FALL OR SPRING
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Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious organizations.
Political and Social Change in Namibia: Liberation,
Decolonization, and Nation Building
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester and examines the legacy
of apartheid in Namibia with particular focus on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle for independence.
Roots and Realities of Racism in Southern Africa and the USA: A
Comparative Examination
This course explores historical parallels of the development in southern Africa
and in the US, strategies of resistance the successes and limitations of political
victories over apartheid and racism and the lingering economic, social, political and psychological effects of racism.
Internship
REL 346
POL 353
HIS 440
INS 399
Norwegian Language
Scandinavia in the World
Scandinavian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
Urbanization and Sustainable Development in Scandinavia
Independent Study (Students may choose either INS 372 or 499)
INS 372
INS 377
INS 393
INS 394
INS 499
Participants will gain a deep understanding of contemporary Norway, using the welfare
state and the notion of citizenship as the focus for investigation. The cuniculum consists
of three interrelated seminars that together give participants an understanding of how the
welfare state has evolved and how it is practiced in the context of social democracy.
Students explore the relationship between Scandinavian countries, the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe, the European Union and broader global politics. Students have the
option of Norwegian language study or an independent study project. April 1.
SCANDINAVIAN URBAN STUDIES TERM: NORWAY (SUST)-FALL
The Development Process-Southern Africa
This course provides the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis given to the
experience of women. The course examines basic theories of development.
INS 312
International Studies 1
Wealth, Poverty, and Community Development: Critical Social
Issues
Independent Study
INS 363
INS 499
Internship
Independent Study
INS 399
INS 499
Environment and development issues are examined by looking at market and community economy models and their respective practices and ethical implications. Participants
will conduct a variety of field projects in small groups to learn about the environment and
development efforts. Students gain hands-on experience field placements with organizations working in the Guatamalan Highland, exploring the limits and possibilities of classroom theories and concepts in the context of complex real-life experiences in the community. Each student carries out an independent study project on a topic of personal choice,
which includes field research. Oct. 15.
ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, AND COMMUNITY IN LATIN AMERICA:
GUATEMALA AND CUBA (EECLA)-SPRING
(2 course credits)
Community Participation for Social Change
INS 366
The Community Internships in Latin America program offers a semester of study experience with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship
designed to meet the learning goals of the student is combined with a seminar, independent project and a home stay for an intensive immersion into Latin American daily life and
culture. Models of community participation, organization, development, and social change
are compared and contrasted. Students learn first-hand about the social problems in
Eduadorian communities and explore ways in which communities are addressing these
challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish, with discussions in
Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or
Spanish. April 1.
COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA: ECUADOR (GILA)-FALL
Development in the Latin American City
INS 362
INS 2611386 Spanish in the Field
The "Politics, Development, and the City" program explores historical and current
issues related to rural-urban migration, industrialization, government policies, and effects
on human communities. Students engage in dialogue with Latin American faculty, activists,
and leaders from local communities to understand local conditions and efforts at social
change. Learning is made vivid through field projects and interactions with organizations
working on urban issues. A "Spanish in the Field course facilitates language learning
directly related to content. April 1.
POLITICS, DEVELOPMENT, AND THE CITY: GUATEMALA AND ECUADOR-FALL
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The Ethics of Development: Local and Global Implications
Spanish in the Field (advanced-level language course)
Independent Study Project (students chooses topic)
INS 385
INS 386
INS 499
Politics o f Conflict and Transformation
Internship
INS 317
INS 399
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MARKETING
See listing under Department of Business Administration.
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATIO
SYSTEMS
(2 course credits)
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
INS 316
The "Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change" program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace
and the progress being made. Through a seven week internship, students get hands-on
experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human
rights, conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is located at the
UNESCO Centre at the University of Ulster in Coleraine. Oct. 15
NORTHERN IRELAND: DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL CHANGE- SPRING
Social Dynamics and the Environment
INS 384
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Students may choose coursework supporting study of mathematics as a liberal
art, its applications to science and engineering, its applications to actuarial science, computing, or economics, or in
preparation to teach. Augsburg's urban
Students majoring in mathematics
acquire the skills necessary to serve society
through a variety of careers. In addition to
acquiring computational and problem-solving skills, mathematics majors at Augsburg
develop their abilities to reason abstractly;
to conjecture, critique, and justify their
assertions; to formulate questions; to investigate open-ended problems; to read and
comprehend precise mathematical writing;
to speak and write about mathematical
ideas; and to experience working in teams
on mathematical projects. Students can
prepare for graduate school, for work in
business, industry, or non-profit organizations, or for teaching mathematics in
grades K-12. Students majoring in many
disciplines find it helpful to acquire a
minor or a second major in mathematics.
athematics is the study of smcture and relationships and provides tools
for solving a wide variety of problems.
Mathematical language describes our world
from the perspectives of the natural, physical, and social sciences. Engaging in mathematical thinking helps strengthen the
problem solving and quantitative reasoning
skills that are increasingly expected of
every member of contemporary society.
Moreover, as mathematics has had a formative impact on the development of civilization, it is an important part of a liberal arts
education.
Students may petition the department
to substitute alternative mathematics or
mathematics-intensive courses for one or
two MAT courses numbered above 200.
Such substitutions must be justified by a
compelling academic rationale defending a
coherent program of study, typically relating mathematics to another discipline.
A minimum of three upper division MAT
courses are required. Note that MAT 331
does not apply toward the major but is a
recommended general education course for
majors.
Nine mathematics courses:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
MAT 245 Calculus 111
MAT 246 Linear Algebra
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
structures
MAT 324 Analysis
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 3 14 Abstract Algebra
or a modeling course, either MAT 247 or
MAT 385
MAT elective numbered above 200
Mathematics Major
Suzanne Doree (Chair), Nicholas Coult,
Rebekah Dupont, Matthew Haines,
Kenneth Karninsky
Mathematics Faculty
location allows students to gain experience
working with mathematics through internships, cooperative education, and the
practicum and colloquium courses.
For distinction: GPA of 3.5 in MAT
courses numbered above 200,3.5 overall
GPA, a project, and approval of the mathematics department. For departmental honors: GPA of 3.5 in MAT courses numbered
above 200, 3.0 overall GPA, a project or
independent study course, and approval of
the mathematics department. Specific
requirements are described in "Guidelines
for Graduation with Distinction and
Departmental Honors in Mathematics"
available from the department.
Three supporting courses:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computer
Science and Communication
or another CSC course with departmental
approval
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers, and
state requirements are subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure
requirements. At the time of publication,
the mathematics requirements for licensure
to teach mathematics in grades 5-12 are
the same as the major, with the MAT electives specified as MAT 252 Exploring
Geometry and MAT 314 Abstract Algebra
and the additional course of MAT 331
History of Mathematics required. At the
time of publication, the mathematics
requirements for a concentration in mathematics to teach in grades K-8 are MPG 4 or
MAT 114 Precalculus, MAT 145 Calculus I
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Behavioral
and Social Sciences, MAT 163 Introductory
Statistics or MAT 373 Probability and
Statistics I, MAT 252 Exploring Geomeq,
MAT 271 Discrete Mathematical
Structures, and MAT 331 History of
Mathematics.
Teaching Licensure Major
Also required:
MAT 491 Mathematics Colloquium during junior and senior years.
Before enrolling in any mathematics
course, students must have the required
math placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may
have their MPG determined by the registrar's office. Students who have passed the
College Board Advanced Placement Exam
in calculus should consult with the mathematics department. All other students must
take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam,
Math Placement Croup (MPC)
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At least one MAT course numbered above
200 must be taken at Augsburg.
Three electives numbered above 200, at
least one of which is numbered above 300,
other than MAT 331. Alternatively students
may complete a minor by taking the six
courses: MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163,
MAT 252, MAT 271, and MAT 331.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 Calculus I
MAT 146 Calculus I1
Graduation with Distinction and
Departmental Honors in Mathematics
At least two MAT courses numbered above
250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Two additional supporting courses from
the following list or substitutes with
departmental approval: BUS 331, CSC 170,
CSC 320, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (not
both), ECO 318, MAT 163 or MAT 173
(not both), PHY 121, PHY 122.
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Mathematics 185
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Everyday Math
Concepts of integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, order of
operations, exponents, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and equations with an emphasis on applications to everyday life. P/N grading only.
Grade of P advances student to MPG 2. MAT 103 does not count as a credit
toward graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 1)
Applied Algebra
Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models with an
emphasis on applications to the social and natural sciences, business, and
everyday life. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 3. Students
preparing for MAT 114 should consult the department. Students in MPG 3 or
higher may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and a year of high school
algebra. WEC-additional sessions are required)
Precalculus
Concepts of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
for students planning to study calculus. Students who have completed MAT
145 or other calculus courses may register for credit only with consent of
department. Grade of 2.0 or higher advances student to MPG 4. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Concepts of differential and integral calculus with an emphasis on applications
in the social and behavioral sciences and business and quantitative reasoning.
Students who have completed MAT 145 may not register for credit. (Prereq.:
MPG 3)
Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
An examination of the interaction between the development of mathematics
and that of Western civilization with an emphasis on connections to teaching
mathematics to children. Students who have completed MAT 331 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
MAT 105
MAT 114
MAT 122
MAT 131
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
Prerequisites
student's MPG. Students are also permitted
to retake the Math Placement Exam during
their first term of enrollment at Augsburg
College.
MAT 103
which is administered by Academic
Advising. The exam is given during
College registration sessions and at other
announced times during the year. Practice
questions and other information are available from Academic Advising. Students in
MPG 1may take MAT 103 to advance to
MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 may take MAT
105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in
MPG 3 may take MAT 114 to advance to
MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a
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Numeracy for Contemporary Society
An examination of the applications of mathematics in an interdisciplinary setting with an emphasis on quantitative reasoning and connections to students'
life, work, and interests. Students who have completed a Quantitative
Reasoning course may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Introductory Statistics
Concepts of elementary statistics such as descriptive statistics, methods of
counting, probability distributions, approximations, estimation, hypothesis
testing, analysis-of-variance, and regression. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Discrete Mathematics for Computing
Concepts of discrete mathematics including binary representations, sequences,
recursion, induction, formal logic, and combinatorics with an emphasis on
connections to computer science. Students who have completed MAT 271 may
not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3; Coreq.: CSC 160)
Math of Interest
Concepts of elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments, mortgages, and life insurance with an emphasis on quantitative reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Calculus Ill
Concepts of multivariable calculus including functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, vectors and the gradient, multiple integrals, and parametric
representations. (Prereq.: MAT 146)
Linear Algebra
Concepts of linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations, abstract vector spaces, determinants, and eigenvalues.
(Prereq.: MAT 245 or MAT 271)
Modeling and Differential Equations
Concepts of differential equations including methods of solving first and second order equations and modeling using difference equations and differential
equations with an emphasis on applications to the sciences. (Prereq.: MAT
146)
Exploring Geometry
Concepts of geometry including Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries
and geometric transformations with an emphasis on geometric reasoning,
conjecturing, and proof. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or MAT 122 and MPG 4)
MAT 163
MAT 171
MAT 173
MAT 245
MAT 246
MAT 247
MAT 252
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I & II
Concepts of calculus of one-variable functions, including derivatives, integrals,
differential equations, and series with an emphasis on mathematical investigation and quantitative reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 4 for MAT 145; MAT 145 for
MAT 146)
MAT 132
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MAT 385
MAT 374
MAT 373
MAT 355
MAT 331
MAT 327
MAT 324
MAT 314
MAT 271
The application of mathematical problem solving to real-world projects sought
from off-campus nonprofit organizations. Contains a service learning component. (Prereq.: at least two of MAT 245,246, 247, or 271 and consent of
instructor)
Mathematics Practicum
Concepts of statistics including sampling distributions associated with the
normal and other distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing,
regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. (Prereq.: MAT
373)
Probability and Statistics II
Concepts of probability including methods of enumeration, random variables
and probability distributions, expectation, the Central Limit Theorem, and
important ideas and problems of statistics. (Prereq.: MAT 245)
Probability and Statistics I
Concepts such as polynomial interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of differential equations, error propagation, practical implementation of numerical methods on modem computers, and applications. (Prereq.: MAT 146 and CSC 170 or consent of instructor.)
Numerical Mathematics and Computation
Concepts of historical importance from the areas of geometry, number theory,
algebra, calculus, and modem mathematics. An examination of the interaction
between the development of mathematics and that of western civilization.
Does not apply toward the mathematics major or minor. (Prereq.: MAT 145 or
MAT 122 and MPG 4, junior or senior standing)
History of Mathematics
(See PHY 327)
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
Concepts of real analysis including functions, derivatives, integrals, and series
in a theoretical setting with an emphasis on written communication of mathematical ideas. (Prereq.: ENG 111, at least two of MAT 245, 246, 247, or 271)
Analysis
Concepts of algebra including the abstract structures of groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246, MAT 271)
Abstract Algebra
Concepts of discrete mathematics including number theory, combinatorics,
graph theory, recursion theory, set theory, and formal logic with an emphasis
on algorithmic thinking, mathematical reasoning, conjecturing, and proof.
(Prereq.: MAT 146 or two of the following courses: MAT 145/122, MAT 163,
MAT 252, MAT 331)
Discrete Mathematical Structures
188 Mathematics
Mathematics Colloquium
Information about contemporary applications, career opportunities, and other
interesting ideas in mathematics. Presented by outside visitors, faculty members, or students. Carries no course credit.
Independent StudyIResearch
Selection and study of an advanced topic outside of the offered curriculum
with the guidance of a faculty member. Presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq.: at least one upper division MAT course, junior or
senior standing, and consent of instructor). See also description on p. 92.
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
METRO-URBAN
STUDIES
MAT 499
Work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of mathematics to the opportunities found in the internship. For upper division credit,
significant mathematical content and presentation at a departmental colloquium is required. (Prereq. for upper division: at least one upper division MAT
course, junior or senior standing). See also description on p. 91.
MAT 1991399 Internship
Internship and Independent Study courses:
MAT 491
Study of an advanced topic such as complex analysis, mathematical biology,
operations research, chaotic dynamical systems, fractal mathematics, knot theory, topology, or foundations of mathematics. (Prereq.: at least two MAT courses numbered above 200 and consent of instructor. For 495, an additional
upper division MAT course depending on the particular topic may also be
required)
MAT 395/495 Topics in MathematicdAdvanced Topics in Mathematics
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Mary Kingsley (Chair), Pary PezechkianWeinberg, Frankie Shackelford, Donald
Steinmetz
Modern Languages Faculty
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation,
but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other professions.
Students anticipating careers in international business, social work, the diplomatic
corps, the health professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or
minor in modem languages. In addition,
a minor in languages or linguistics is a
valuable research tool for those intending
to pursue graduate study in most academic
disciplines.
The modem languages department
offers language, literature, and culture
courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian, and Spanish.
Introductory courses in Ojibwe and
American Sign Language are offered at
Augsburg, and courses in Chinese, Japanese,
Latin, and Greek are available to Augsburg
students through the College's affiliation
with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities
colleges.
he Department of Modem Languages
at Augsburg College contributes in many
ways to realizing the College's mission of
providing liberal arts education for service
in today's world. The department is committed to the view that education should
go beyond career preparation and that
familiarity with the language and culture of
another people is an essential step in the
development of a truly global perspective.
T
Transfer students intending to major or
minor in languages must take a minimum
of one upper division course per year at
Augsburg. See majorlminor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses
accepted for transfer must have been taken
within the past seven years.
Transfer Students
Prerequisite
A prerequiste must be completed with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P
Majors seeking graduation with distinction must apply in the junior year.
Requirements: 3.5 GPA in the major, 3.5
GPA overall, and honors thesis.
Graduation with Distinction
The minor consists of four courses
above 21 1 (Norwegian only: 21 1 and
above), including one in language and one
in literature or culture. At least three of
these courses must be taught in the target
language, and at least two of them must be
taken on the Augsburg campus.
Minor
The major consists of nine courses
above 21 1 (Norwegian only: 211 and
above), including two courses in culture,
two courses in language, two courses in literature and three electives (from any of the
three areas above). At least seven of these
courses must be taught in the target language of the major and at least four of
them must be taken on the Augsburg campus.
Major
Since spring term 2001, Augsburg
College no longer offers a licensure program in modem languages.
A semester of study abroad is required
for majors and some study abroad is
strongly recommended for minors. An
advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199), linking language skills
with community service and career exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on vocabulaly
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization of ideas.
Laboratory assignments. A prerequisite to other upper division courses. (Fall)
FRE 295
FRE 31 1
FRE 211, 212 Intermediate French I, II
Selected articles, interviews, and literary readings are the basis of practice in
communication, vocabulaly building, and developing greater ease in reading
and writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar. Laboratory work.
(Fall: 211; spring: 212)
FRE 111, 112 Beginning French I, II
Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading,
and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these
courses work toward the discovely of French culture and way of life. Four
class meetings per week. (Fall: 111; spring 112. WEC-additional sessions
required)
FRENCH (FRE)
Chinese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
ASL 101, 102 Beginning American Sign Language I, II
An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students
observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the
facial expressions and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf
and hard-of-hearing people.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL)
Teaching Licensure
Study Abroad
Modern Languages 191
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French Civilization: Historical Perspective
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French-speaking people and their contributions to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials,
and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
on rotational basis)
French Civilization Today
the modem period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of French
intellectual, political, social, and artistic self-awareness. Readings, reports,
extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
By means of reading, speaking, and writing on topics of intellectual, social, or
political interest, the student acquires extensive training in the four skills at an
advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic levels of
expression, refinements in style and organization. Laboratory assignments.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Advanced Conversation and Composition
FRE 499
FRE 399
FRE 299
FRE 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
Internship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
FRE 495
FRE 41 1
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France through
the reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures, discussion, oral
and written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 351, 353 Survey of French Literature I, II
FRE 350
FRE 332
FRE 331
192 Modern Languages
CER 351
CER 350
CER 332
CER 331
Conversation and Composition
CER 31 1
The intellectual, cultural, and political history of all peoples is reflected in
their literature. The prose, epic, and poetry readings in this course chronicle
the German experience from Charlemagne to Napoleon; from Luther to Kant;
from Hildegard of Bingen to Goethe, Schiller, and the Romantics; and offer a
way to relive the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
Survey of Literature: Cerman Literature from Chivalry to
Romanticism
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Survey of cultural currents that have shaped Germany. Austria, and
Switzerland since the Age of Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic, and scientific history of the German-speaking peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
German Civilization and Culture II
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking peoples
from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty
Years War (1643). In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
German Civilization and Culture I
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary,
and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German. Intensive practice in speaking is supplemented with exercises in written composition. (Fall)
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
CER 295
Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of
basic structures with emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and idiomatic
expression through reading and discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and literature. (Fall: 211; spring: 212)
CER 211, 212 Intermediate Cerman I, II
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding, and reading and writing basic German. Goals: ability to read extended
narratives in simple German, insights into German culture and participation in
short conversations. (Fall: 111; spring: 112. WEC-additional sessions
required)
CER 111, 112 Beginning Cerman I, II
GERMAN (CER)
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Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student's use of German as a vehicle for
expressing ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written composition including
control of style. Oral practice through use of German as classroom language.
(Prereq.: GER 3 11 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
CER 41 1
CER 495
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92.
CER 299
CER 399
CER 499
NOR 21 1
Intermediate Norwegian I
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used as a basis
for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar review. (Prereq.:
NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian I, II
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and
writing. Stress is on communication and its cultural context. Laboratory work
expected. (Fall: 111; spring: 112)
NORWEGIAN (NOR)
Japanese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian language
department. Contact the East Asian studies director for more information.
JAPANESE(JPN)
lnternship
See description on page 91.
CER 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
Survey of Literature: German Literature in the 19th and 20th
Centuries
The literary, cultural, and scientific background of the new millennium has
many German-speaking roots in the works of figures like Karl Marx, Freud,
Nietzsche, Einstein, Kafka, Rilke, Hesse, and Brecht. Selected readings of
prose, poetry, and plays bring alive the drama and conflicts that characterized
the birth of the modem age.
CER 354
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Conversation and Composition
NOR 311
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary and
cultural readings. Students serve as peer-tutors for those registered in NOR
31 1.Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing, and written, and oral reports
in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Spring)
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a basis for the
study of major works from earlier periods, including several in Nynorsk.
Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays, and oral reports in Norwegian.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Fall: alternate years)
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. On demand)
NOR 499
NOR 399
NOR 299
NOR 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
NOR 495
NOR 41 1
NOR 353
NOR 350
A two-tiered approach allows students to place contemporary cultural developments, such as Norway's changing role in the global community, into a historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by lectures, newspaper
articles, and video tapes. In Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. Fall: alternate years)
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative
contexts and integrated vocabulary. Readings in history, social science, and literature form a basis for class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.:
NOR 21 1 or equivalent. Spring)
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
NOR 295
NOR 331
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OJIBWE(OJB)
Spanish and Latin American Culture Through Film
SPA 312
Conversation and Composition
SPA 31 1
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking
skills in Spanish and wish to expand them. Intensive practice with emphasis
on the finer points of grammar. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: odd years)
Spanish Expression
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of fluency and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work. This course is a
prerequisite for all upper division courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212 or equivalent.
Fall)
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
An introduction to contemporary cultural issues of Spanish and Latin
American societies as portrayed in the films of major filmmakers with attention to the aesthetic variations across their works. Films in Spanish with
English subtitles; language of instruction is English. (On demand)
SPA 295
SPA 248
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review
all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through
class discussions. (Fall: 21 1; spring: 212)
SPA 211, 212 Intermediate Spanish I, II
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of the Spanish-speaking
world. (Fall: 111 and 112; spring: 112. WEC-additional sessions required.)
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish I, II
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Studies.
W SPANISH (SPA)
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa)
Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
(Alternate years: 111 fall of odd years; 112 spring of even years.)
OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe I, II
Two courses in Ojibwe (Chippewa) are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the modem
languages department and as part of the American Indian studies minor.
W
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196
Latin American Civilization and Culture
Topics in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral expression
through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written compositions,
and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Advanced Conversation and Composition
An introduction to Hispanic literature. Lectures, discussions, and written and
oral reports in Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Note:
Students who have taken SPA 356 taught in Mexico may not take 354. Spring:
even years)
Representative Hispanic Authors
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in English)
treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres, and different approaches
to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of theory through reading,
analyzing, and discussing selected works of literature. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. On demand)
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from the
pre-Columbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: odd years)
SPA 499
SPA 399
SPA 299
SPA 199
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
Internship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
SPA 495
SPA 41 1
SPA 354
SPA 350
SPA 332
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Trudi Anderson, Matt Barber, Bridget
Doak, Sally Dorer, Susan Druck, Lynn
Erickson, Janet Fried, Jennifer Gerth,
Bradley Greenwald, Nancy Grundahl, Mary
Horozaniecki, Ned Kantar, Kathy Kienzle,
Caroline Lemen, Steve Lund, Norbert
Nielubowski, Celeste O'Brien, Paul Ousley,
Part-time Faculty
Full-time Faculty
Robert Stacke (Chair), Jill Dawe, Stephen
Gabrielsen, Peter Hendrickson, Roberta
Kagin, Merilee Klemp, Sonja Thompson
Participation in a variety of Music experiences including music ensembles, musictheater productions, private lessons, some
music courses, and additional Interim
courses or special performances is open to
students in any major area of study, with
permission from the instructor.
In Addition, we offer a Music minor and a
Music Therapy equivalency certificate.
Bachelor of Arts (Music Major)
Bachelor of Music (Music Education or
Performance Major)
Bachelor of Science (Music Therapy
major)
The Department of Music at Augsburg
College offers music training within the
context of a liberal arts education, and is
an institutional member of the National
Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
and the American Music Therapy
Association (AMTA). The Music
Department offers three degree programs
and four majors as follows:
usic has the power to strengthen
the mind, heal the body, and unlock the
creative spirit. Whether we experience
music as a listener, performer, or teacher, it
adds a significant dimension to our lives.
Augsburg students who enroll as freshmen must apply to the Department of
Music for acceptance to a degree program
by the end of the sophomore year. Transfer
students should meet with a music adviser
immediately after enrolling at Augsburg to
establish an appropriate course of music
study and application/evaluation process.
All students interested in pursuing a
music degree at Augsburg are strongly
encouraged to contact a music faculty
adviser in their degree area as soon as
possible to ensure a smooth program of
study and timely completion of music
degree requirements.
Plus fulfillment of recital requirements as
given under each specific degree and major
Materials of Music I
Materials of Music I1
Aural Skills I
Aural Skills I1
Materials of Music 111
Materials of Music IV
Aural Skills 111
Aural Skills IV
History and Literature of Music
I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music
I1
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
Large and Small Ensemble Participation
Performance Studies
Music Repertoire Tests
Piano Proficiency
MUS 101
MUS 102
MUS 111
MUS 112
MUS 201
MUS 202
MUS 21 1
MUS 212
MUS 231
Core Curriculum for all Music Degree
ProgramsIMajors
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Anderson
Rick Penning, Nicholas Raths, Angela
Wyatt
Offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of music in public
schools. This preparation includes coursework that allows the student to become
certified to teach at the elementary through
the secondary level. Students select either
vocavgeneral or instrumentavgeneral
emphasis. In addition to applying to the
music department, bachelor of music education major candidates must also apply to
the Department of Education for acceptance into the music education licensure
program. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
successfully complete the requirements for
the bachelor of music education major. All
music requirements must be completed
prior to student teaching. A cumulative
GPA of 2.5 in all music courses is necessary for the music education licensure program.
Music Education M a j o r
H BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student's performance at his or her spring sophomore jury
For acceptance to any music major degree
program, students must:
submit an application for admission
prior to spring juries of the sophomore
year or as soon as possible after enrolling
at Augsburg
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and any transferred credits
with the application
submit the studio instructor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano proficiency
requirement
Two quarter course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumentlvoice (first
year)
One of the following two areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis-MUS 251,252,253,
254
Instrumental e m p h a s i ~ n course
e
credit
of music elective
One of the following two:
MUS 342 Choral Conducting
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
Requirements
Core cuniculum plus:
MUS 341 Basic Conducting (.5)
MUS 358 Half junior recital
MUS 459 Full senior recital
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
INS 105 or Intro. to Amer. Indian
Studies
INS 260 Contemporary American
Indians
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
EDC 210 Diversity in the Schools
EDC 220 Educational Technology
EDC 310 Learning and Development
EDC 315 Critical Issues in Education
Seminar
ESE 300 Readinwriting in Content
Area
ESE 325 Creative Learning
Environments
ESE 370 Music K-12 Methods
EDC 410 Special Needs Learner
EDC 480 School and Society
EED 481c, 483c, ESE 485,487 Student
Teaching
MUS 359 Music Methods: ChoraWocal
(.5)
MUS 356 Music Methods:
Brass/Percussion (.25)
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
(25)
MUS 355 Music Methods: Strings (.25)
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Two quarter course credits and six half
course credits of performance studies in
the major instrurnentlvoice
Eight quarter course credits in a
major Augsburg ensemble on the
major instrurnentlvoice
Improvisation competency on major
instrurnentlvoice (may be fulfilled by MUS
129)
Pass piano proficiency test
Emphasizes intensive work in performance, supplemented by other courses in
music and the liberal arts. The program is
made available only to students of exceptional perfonning ability who are selected on
the basis of an audition/interview application
process. The bachelor of music performance
program prepares d t e d performers to compete for professional performing opportunities andlor graduate school auditions.
Music Performance Major
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in
all music courses and in the major
instrumentlvoice
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in
all music courses and 3.0 in the major
instrumentlvoice
Pass three music repertoire tests
Pass piano proficiency test
Four semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumentlvoice
Four quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble plus four semesters of
departmental ensemble work as assigned
by the student's academic adviser and studio instructor.
Or, for piano or guitar emphasis:
Instrumental emphasis-one and one half
course credits of music electives, one methods course for major inshument
Four semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumentlvoice
Pass three music repertoire tests
Piano or organ emphasis-MUS 436,456,
one course credit of music elective
One of the following three areas of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis-MUS 251, 252, 253, 254,
435, EDS 359, one course credit of music
elective
Requirements: 14.5 course credits
Core curriculum plus:
MUS 358
Full junior recital
MUS 459
Full senior recital
Eight quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble on the major
ins trumentlvoice (winds and percussionBand; strings-Orchestra; voice-Choir)
Two full course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumentlvoice
(fourth year)
Four half course credits of performance
studies in the major instrumentlvoice (second and third year)
!00 Music
Requirements: 23 course credits
Core cumculum plus:
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and
Materials
MUS 274,275
Music Therapy
Practicums
MUS 311 or 312 Composition I or I1
MUS 372,373
Psychological
Foundation of Music I, I1
MUS 374,375
Music Therapy
Practicums
MUS 472 Human Identity Through the
Creative Arts
MUS 473 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474,475
Music Therapy
Practicums
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical
Internship
MUS 458 Half senior recital
EDC 4 10 The Special Needs Learner
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
PSY 362 Abnormal Psychology
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
MUS 356 Music Methods: Brass and
Percussion
MUS 357 Music Methods: Woodwinds
MUS 358 Music Methods: Strings
Fulfills the academic and clinical
requirements for eligibility to take the
Music Therapy Board Certification
Examination. The B. S. in music therapy is
minimally a 4 1/2 year degree program,
which includes a full-time (six months or
1,040 hours) internship in a clinical facility
approved by the American Music Therapy
Association (AMTA). This course of study
is chosen by students who wish to become
professional music therapists.
Music Therapy Major
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Eight quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumendvoice
Eight quarter course credits of
performance studies in the major
instrumendvoice
Core curriculum plus one full credit music
elective plus MUS 458 (Senior Recital) and
two additional music credits
Requirements
Offers the broadest education in liberal
arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and professional opportunities. Students who intend
to pursue non-performance graduate study
or desire to enter one of the many musicrelated business fields most often choose
this course of study.
Music Major
W BACHELOR OF ARTS
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in all
music therapy courses
Pass three music repertoire tests
Pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency
tests
Two semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumendvoice
Eight quarter course credits in a major
Augsburg ensemble on the major
instrumendvoice and residency at
Augsburg
Eight quarter course credits of
performance studies in the major
instrumendvoice
One of the following two:
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
PSY 230 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I
Strongly recommended:
MUS 359 Music Methods: Vocal
Music 201
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Requirements: 8 credits
MUSBUS 105 The Music Business:
Marketing, Promotion,
Publishing, Recording
The music business minor is a course
of study designed both for the music major
desiring additional preparation in business
and for the non-music major interested in
pursuing a career in the music industry.
With the Music Business Minor, students
are given the opportunity to enroll in
coursework and participate in on-site field
experiences that address specific professional skills necessary to enter today's
music indusq. The minor is a collaborative program between the Music and
Business Departments.
Music Business Minor
Candidates must submit an application for
admission prior to spring juries of the
sophomore year.
Pass one music repertoire test
Four consecutive quarter courses in a
major ensemble concurrent with four
quarter courses of performance studies
on the major instrumendvoice
One additional music course.
One of the following two:
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music I1
Requirements: 6 course credits
Materials of Music I, I1
MUS 101, 102
MUS111,112
AuralSkills1,II
MUS 341
Basic Conducting
For acceptance to the degree program,
equivalency/certification students must:
submit an application for admission during
the first semester of residency at Augsburg
submit a copy of a current academic
transcript and transferred credits with
the application
The music therapy equivalency program is available to students who already
have a bachelor's degree and wish to meet
the requirements set by the American
Music Therapy Association to become professional music therapists. This equivalency
program prepares students for eligibility
to take the Music Therapy Board
Certification Examination. Depending
upon the student's degree and skill level,
individual requirements will be outlined by
the director of music therapy There is a
minimum two-year residency requirement,
which includes participation in a major
ensemble for four terms and successful
completion of a two-year music theory
equivalency test.
Music Therapy Equivalency/
Certification Program
All of the above courses plus two additional Music course credits beyond MUS 105
and MUS 295 (maximum of 1 credit in
MUE andlor MUP courses).
One of the following:
MUSBUS 295 Topics: Arts Management
and Concert Promotion
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 254 Entrepreneurship
Music Minor
Pass three music repertoire tests
Pass piano proficiency test
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
MUSBUS 399 Internship Approved for the
Music Business Minor
Four semesters in a non-credit small
Augsburg ensemble on the major instrumendvoice
202 Music
These musical organizations are open
to music majors, music minors, and nonmusic majors. All music students are
required to participate in a major ensemble
on their major instrument (where possible)
during their time at Augsburg College.
Ensembles (MUE)
An honors project could include but is
not limited to one of the following: writing
and defending a senior thesis; presenting a
recital beyond that required by a degree;
composing a work not less than 15 minutes duration; conducting a concert; or a
project that combines any or all of the
above listed projects in a manner appropriate to a student's degree area.
A transcript showing a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher in all music courses
An outline of the student's participation
in departmental activities demonstrating
leadership, musical goals and high musical
standards.
A proposal for an honors project
Students may qualify for departmental
honors by submitting a petition to the
music faculty before the end of the first
semester of the senior year. The petition
for honors should include:
Departmental Honors
submit the studio insmctor recommendation form for the major instrument or
voice with the application (found in
Music Student Handbook)
complete the piano, guitar, and vocal
proficiency requirements during the first
semester of residence
Acceptance to the degree program will
be based on the successful completion of
the above, as well as on the student's performance at his or her first jury.
Private instruction in voice, piano,
organ, or any instrument is available for all
students in the following categories:
No credit-l/2 hour lesson, 3 hours of
practice per week
114 course credit-1R hour lesson,
4 hours of practice per week
1/2 course credit-1 hour lesson,
8 hours of practice per week
Lessons for credit require:
Private lessons
Jury examination at the end of each
semester
Attendance at departmental student
recitals and master classes
Attendance at concerts and recitals
Performance Studies (Private Lessons)
While the music department strongly
encourages both formal and informal
ensemble experience, only membership in
the Augsburg Concert Band, the Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, the Augsburg Choir,
Masterworks Chorale, Men's Chorus, or
Riverside Singers of Augsburg will satisfy
the major, minor, or general education
requirements. Ensemble requirements are
fulfilled by participation for the entire year.
One quarter course credit per semester is
granted to members of major ensembles
(MUE 111, 112, 121,141); other ensembles carry no credit. Traditional grading is
required for music majors and minors in
ensemble courses. The general student
may register for credit with either traditional or P/N grading, or may choose no
credit with audit (V) designation. A maximum of two course credits in an ensemble
may be counted toward graduation requirements.
Auditions for membership in ensembles
are scheduled during the first week of the
school year or by arrangement with the
individual ensemble director.
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Recitals required for the fulfillment of
the B.M., B.A., or B.S. degree requirements
or honors program will be sponsored by
the music department. Other student
recitals may be considered for departmental sponsorship. All music degree recitals
must be representative of the academic
guidelines set forth in this catalog and
repertoire lists.
Students planning a recital should
carefully read the Music Student Handbook
and consult regularly with their applied
instructor. Concurrent registration in
performance studies in the major instrument/voice is required for recital
performance. At least two full-time music
faculty members and the student's private
instructor must be present to evaluate
junior and senior recitals. Recitals are
given a padfail grade.
Student Recitals
A semester of study consists of 14
weeks of lessons, coaching, and a jury
examination. Music majors and minors are
required to register for music lessons for
credit (quarter, half, or full credit depending on year of study and degree being
sought). Credit is granted only for study
with faculty members of the Augsburg
College Department of Music, and private
instruction for credit is graded traditionally
Lessons for non-credit:
Students may take private lessons for
no credit and are not required to fulfill the
performance and listening requirements.
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Music majors are required to pass three
music repertoire tests, transfer students
must pass two, and music minors must
pass one. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for contents of music repertoire
tests and test dates.
Music Repertoire Tests
All music majors enrolled in a music
degree program must complete the piano
proficiency requirement by the end of the
sophomore year. Consult the Music Student
Handbook for piano major and non-piano
major requirements and test dates.
Piano Proficiency
EXAMINATIONS
B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358)
will be one-half hour in duration for
music education majors, and one hour in
duration for music performance majors.
B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459)
will be one hour in duration for music
education majors and music performance
majors.
B. A. and B. S. degree senior recitals (MUS
458) will be one-half hour in duration.
MUS 31 1
MUS 212
MUS 21 1
MUS 202
MUS 201
MUS 112
MUS 111
MUS 102
MUS 101
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
Study of notational systems, score layout, calligraphy, physical basis of sound,
ranges of and arranging music for voices and instruments. Simple forms and
tonal harmonic materials are employed. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 202 and 212
with a minimal grade of 2.0)
Composition 1
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 202. (Prereq.: MUS 211)
Aural Skills IV
Melodic, harmonic dictation, and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS
201. To be taken concurrently with MUS 201. (Prereq.: MUS 112)
Aural Skills 111
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th-century
practice. To be taken concurrently with MUS 212. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 201
and 211 with a minimal grade of 2.0)
Form and Analysis
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation. To be
taken concurrently with MUS 211. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 and 102 with a
minimal grade of 2.0)
Materials of Music 111
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS 102.
To be taken concurrently with MUS 102. (Prereq.: MUS 111)
Aural Skills 11
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight singing,
and harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. To be taken concurrently with MUS 101. (Prereq.: Aural Skills Placement Test to be given in the
first week of class)
Aural Skills I
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants, and simple modulations. To be taken
concurrently with MUS 112. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 101 with a grade of 2.0 or
higher)
Materials of Music 11
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony, and principles of part writing. To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Prereq.: Theory Placement Test to
be given in the first week of class)
Materials of Music I
THEORY AND MUSICIANSHIP
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the ACTC Joint Class Schedule
or the music department for course offerings in each term.
Music 20
Instrumental Conducting
(.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature, advanced conducting
techniques, organization of instrumental ensembles. (Prereq.: Pass piano proficiency test and MUS 341)
The Music Business: Marketing, Promotion, Publishing, Recording
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 101, 102,201)
History and Literature of Music II
A study of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
102, 201)
History and Literature of Music I
Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. For nonmusic majors.
Introduction to Music and the Fine Arts
An introduction to the music industry. Topics covered include contracts, business structures and basic business essentials, band names, publicity and advertising, and the role of agents and managers. Other topics include music and
theatre, arts administration, copyright, licensing, and recording. This course is
also offered as BUS 105.
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student's basic skills of Music-Theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
MUSITHR 235 Skills of Music Theatre
MUS 232
MUS 231
MUS 130
MUS 105
(.5 course)
Choral literature and organization, vocal methods and voice selection,
advanced conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Prereq.: Pass piano
proficiency test and MUS 341)
Choral Conducting
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique, score analysis
and preparation, rehearsal techniques, basic nomenclature. (Prereq.: MUS 101,
111, 231)
HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 344
MUS 342
Basic Conducting
MUS 341
(.5 course)
Composition 11
(.5 course)
Advanced arranging for vocal and instrumental ensembles of varying sizes and
types. Contemporaly techniques, atonal systems, and larger forms are studied
and used. (Prereq.: Passing MUS 311 with a minimal grade of 2.0 or permission from instructor)
MUS 312
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Worlds of Music
MUS 320
Music o f the Romantic Period
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
Music o f the 20th Century
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary
worship practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and theology
student.
Voice Repertoire
(.5 course)
A survey of standard art song repertoire from Eastern and Western
Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, and the Americas. Includes listening, writing,
and performance. Required for vocal performance majors. (Prereq.: MUS
251, 252, 253, 254 or permission from instructor)
MUS 333
MUS 334
MUS 432
MUS 435
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
(.5 course)
Music of t h e Classical Period
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 332
(.5 course)
Music of the Baroque Era
(Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 331
Thefollowing four half courses are extensive studies of special eras in the history of music:
A survey of non-Western musical cultures.
History of Jazz
This course is a study of the musical elements, cultural perspectives, and the
historical developments of jazz. Many styles of jazz are examined including
early New Orleans Dixieland, swing, cool, jazz/rock/fusion, ragtime, bop, and
progressive jazz.
MUS 241
Music 20
Independent Study
(-5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the department
curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval by the faculty.
MUS 498
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92. Open only to advanced students upon approval of
the faculty.
MUS 299
MUS 399
MUS 499
Class Voice
(.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing.
Class Piano
(.25 course)
Basic keyboard familiarity, including scales, chords, arpeggios, sight-reading,
and simple accompaniment and music reading skills necessary to pass the
piano proficiency test. (Prereq.: MUS 101 or permission from instructor)
Class Guitar
(.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar.
MUS 152
MUS 155
MUS 158
MUS 251-254 English Diction (251), Italian Diction (252) German Diction (253),
French Diction (254)
(each .25 course)
Intensive course covering basic singing pronunciation of English, Italian,
German, and French through the study of the art song repertoire. Includes
regular class performances and phoneticization of texts using the International
Phonetic Alphabet. Required for vocal performance majors and music
education majors.
Improvisation in Music
(.O course)
Basic improvisational skills within a jazz combo format. Open to
Instrumentalists and vocalists.
MUS 129
TECHNIQUE
lnternship
See description on page 91.
MUS 199
INTERNSHIPS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES
Piano Repertoire
(.5 course)
Study of the piano literature from the 17th century to the present by listening,
analyzing, and performing. (Prereq.: MUS 231, 232)
MUS 436
108 Music
Junior Recital
MUS 358
(.O course)
One-half hour recital at repertoire Level 111 for B.A. or B.S. candidates. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
Senior Recital
MUS 459
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
MUS 272
MUS 373
MUS 372
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to music therapy. Theories of learning music, musical
talent, and performance.
Psychological Foundations of Music II
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis on
acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding of the
research process and development of an experimental research project.
Psychological Foundations of Music I
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills, including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human
identity with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of
musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and movement.
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Shulwerk, applications of recreational music activities to clinical settings, and acquisition of skills in improvisation. Includes on-campus practicum with children.
MUS 271
MUSIC THERAPY
B.M. candidates only. One hour recital at repertoire Level IV for music education majors, one hour recital at Level V for music performance majors. No
course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
(.O course)
Senior Recital
MUS 458
B.M. candidates only. One-half hour recital at repertoire Level 111 for music
education majors, one hour recital at Level IV for music performance majors.
No course credit. Private instructor may request a pre-recital hearing.
(.O course)
Piano Pedagogy (.5 course)
Principles, methods, materials, and techniques for teaching piano. Survey of
various pedagogical schools of thought.
MUS 456
Music 20
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting acquiring clinical skills in leadership,
observation, and functional music skills, including improvisation. Two hours
per week. No course credit.
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
MUS 479
(.5 course)
Full-time placement in an AMTA-approved internship site for six months.
(1040 hours) Application for internship must be made nine months in advance.
Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: completion of all other graduation
requirements, including all proficiency exams and music repertoire tests)
Music Therapy Clinical Internship
Volunteer work under the supervision of a registered music therapist, requiring more advanced clinical and musical skills, including improvisation. Two
hours per week. (Prereq.: Three of MUS 274,275,374,375, and pass piano, guitar, and vocal proficiency tests)
(.25 course each)
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic settings,
including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to therapy
with music.
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
See course description for MUS 272. Enrollment for upper division credit
required for music therapy majors; will include an additional course module.
MUS 474,475 Music Therapy Pradicums
MUS 473
MUS 472
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
110 Music
Augsburg Choir ( 2 5 course)
Riverside Singers o f Augsburg (.25 course)
Vocal Chamber (.O course)
Masterworks Chorale (.25 course)
Orchestra (.25 course)
String Ensemble (.O course)
Woodwind Chamber Music (.O course)
Concert Band (.25 course)
Brass Ensemble (.O course)
Jazz Ensemble (.25 course)
Percussion Ensemble (.O course)
Piano Ensemble (-0 course)
MUE 112
MUE 113
MUE 114
MUE 121
MUE 122
MUE 131
MUE 141
MUE 142
MUE 143
MUE 144
MUE 145
While the department strongly encourages both formal and informal ensemble
experience, only membership in the
Augsburg Concert Band, Augsburg
Chamber Orchestra, Augsburg Choir, or
Riverside Singers of Augsburg will satisfy
the major, minor, or general education
requirements. Some instruments are available for use by students.
MUE 111
These musical organizations exist not
only for the benefit of the music student,
but for any student who wishes to participate. Membership is determined by audition during the first week of fall semester
or by arrangement with the ensemble
director. Assignment to an ensemble is
then made at the discretion of the appro-priate faculty. For Jazz Ensemble membership, preference is given to Concert Band
members.
ENSEMBLES (MUE)
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Baritone
Tuba
Percussion
Organ
Harp
Improvisation
MUP 142-442
MUP 143-443
M UP 144-444
MUP 152-452
MUP 159a
MUP 161-461
MUP 171-471
MUP 181-481
MUP 191-491
MUP 192-492
MUP 122-422 Viola
MUP 123-423 Cello
MUP 124424 Bass
MUP 131-431 Oboe
MUP 132-432 Bassoon
MUP 133-433 Clarinet
MUP 134434 Saxophone
MUP 135-435 Flute
A student who cannot attend a scheduled
lesson is required to notify the teacher at
least 24 hours in advance; otherwise
except for illness immediately prior to
A semester of study is 14 weeks of
lessons and coaching.
Note carefully the following provisions:
Trombone
MUP 141-441
MUP 121-421 Violin
Credit is granted only for study with
members of the Augsburg
Department of Music.
the lesson, the student will forfeit the
right to a make-up lesson.
Guitar
Piano accompanying
Piano
Trumpet
MUP 137-437
Horn
are individualized to meet the experience,
ability, background and goals of the student. Students may register for 0.00 credits; 0.25 credits; or 0.5 credits in accordance with their specific degree requirements (see Music Department Student
Handbook for music degree and variable
credit performance studies requirements.)
MUP 111-411 Voice
H LESSONS
Performance Studies courses are available to music majors and non-majors and
Performance Studies at Augsburg
College provide a unique opportunity for
students to study on an individual basis
with artistlteachers who are active performers in this region and beyond.
PERFORMANCE STUDIES (MUP)
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The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current licensure requirements. All
upper division courses required for the
biology major must be completed before
student teaching.
Teaching Licensure Major
Coordinators
Karen Ballen (Biology), Sandra Olrnsted
(Chemist~y),Jeff Johnson (Physics)
Courses are designed to provide a
broad, basic background in science and
allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student
will meet the distributionlgeneral education requirements of the College, the
requirements for appropriate majors, the
courses required in the Department of
Education and, in the physical sciences,
have at least one year of calculus. Consult
with the Department of Education for
requirements in education. Early consultation with the major area coordinator is
essential.
he natural science licensure program
- for teachers is designed to provide smong
preparation for science teaching and to satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
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Six other biology courses, including at
least one from each of the following
groups:
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
or BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Zoology
or BIO 473 Animal Physiology
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 440 Plant Physiology
BIO 367 Biochemistry
or BIO 476 Microbiology
BIO 355 Genetics
or BIO 481 Ecology
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
or BIO 474 Developmental Biology
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistq I, I1
One math course: MAT 114, 122, 145, or
163
Biology Major
(for licensure in biology 5-12)
Broad base requirements, plus:
BIO 215 Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 491 Seminar
Broad Base Requirements
GEO XXX Introductory Geology
PHY 101 Introductory Astronomy
PHY 106 Introductory Meteorology
BIO 113 Introductory Organisma1Biology
BIO 114 Introductory Genetics,
Evolution, and Ecology
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121, 122 General
Physics I, 11
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
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121,
See listing under Modem Languages.
NORWEGIAN
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
One year of general physics-PHY
122
Two courses from:
CHM 364,367,464,470,481,482
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in chemistry 5-12)
Physical Science Broad Base Requirement,
plus Graduation major in chemistry:
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry I, I1
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry I, I1
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry I1
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters)
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
Physical Science Broad Base
Requirement
BIO 113, 114,215
PHY 101,106
Geology
One year of general chemistry-CHM
105,106 or CHM 115,116
Two additional physics courses above 122;
PHY 261 recommended
Physics Major (for licensure in physics
5-12)
Physical Science Broad Base Requirement,
plus Graduation major in physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
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Nursing Faculty
Cheryl Leuning (Chair), Ruth Enestvedt,
Meny Beth Gay, Sue Nash, Pamela Weiss,
Linda Holt, Beverly Nilsson (Emerita)
Augsburg's nursing program, leading to
a bachelor of science degree with a major
in nursing, is accredited by the National
League for Nursing. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for public health
nurse registration in Minnesota. With two
additional courses, they are eligible to
apply for school nurse certification.
The bachelor's degree equips nurses
with a working knowledge of the biological, physical, social, behavioral, and nursing sciences. The nursing program at
Augsburg also provides educational opportunities to increase their skills in critical
thinking, clinical investigation, and decision-making that prepares them to handle
challenging new positions in today's health
care field.
The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding. Nurses are being called
on to function in a variety of settings that
differ from those in the past. Today nurses
work in hospitals, clinics, corporations,
government agencies, schools, and community organizations, or in their own practices. Wherever they practice, nurses provide comprehensive health care through
the entire life span for people of diverse
cultures and socioeconomic levels.
he Augsburg Department of Nursing
is designed exclusively for registered nurses
who want to increase their opportunities in
the health care field.
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Courses in the nursing major are
offered on weekends with practicum courses requiring additional weekday time.
More time may be required to complete the
total course of study depending on the
number of credits transferred from other
colleges or universities. Students in nursing may take non-nursing courses in both
day school and Weekend College. Students
interested in pursuing the nursing major
should consult with the program coordinator from the Department of Nursing for
program planning.
The program has been planned so that
the major can be completed within two
academic years; however, students may
pursue their studies at a slower pace.
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course and cumulative GPA of 2.5 at
the completion of Level I and Level I1
courses of study are required. Students also
must complete Augsburg's residence and
general education requirements.
Major
Nine courses including:
NUR 305 Contemporary Nursing I:
Communication
NUR 306 Contemporary Nursing 11:
Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 330 Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 350 Introduction to Nursing
Research
NUR 403 Contemporary Nursing 111:
Families
NUR 405 Leadership and Management:
Theory and Practice
NUR 410 Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 Community Health Nursing 11:
Practicum
PHI 380 Ethics of Medicine and Health
Care
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NUR 305
Nursing majors can complete the baccalaureate at the Minneapolis and
Rochester sites.
Students can complete their liberal arts
general education requirements by taking
courses in day school and Weekend
College. It is recommended that most liberal arts courses be taken before starting
the nursing major.
Nursing courses at Augsburg are
available only through Weekend College.
Classes usually meet on alternate weekends
for one 3 1/2 hour time block. Clinical
practice usually occurs on weekdays.
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a
variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that must be
taken into account in any decision to work
toward a college degree. For this reason,
Augsburg offers full- and part-time sequential alternatives for pursuing this degree.
Options for Completing the Degree
6. Applicants must have their own malpractice insurance, current CPR certification, and an updated immunization record.
5. Current clinical practice: Applicants
must give evidence of current clinical nursing practice (within the past five years).
This may include graduation from a school
of nursing, work experience, completion of
a nursing refresher course, or an acceptable
equivalent.
Augsburg or at another accredited college
or university.
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication
Introduces the components of the professional role and continues the professional socialization process. Theories about how individuals and groups communicate are applied to changing professional roles.
4. Prerequisite course content: The following content must have been completed
with a minimum grade of Z.O-chemistry,
anatomy and physiology, microbiology,
English composition, sociology, and psychology. These courses may be taken at
3. Unencumbered RN licensure: The
applicant must be a registered nurse who is
licensed and currently registered to practice in Minnesota prior to beginning the
nursing major.
2. Graduation from an accredited nursing program: Applicants must have graduated from an NLN-accredited associate
degree or diploma nursing program with a
2.5 overall GPA.
1. Submit an application to Augsburg
College. All applicants must present a high
school diploma or equivalent and a 2.2
GPA.
The following steps may be taken in
any order, but all must be completed prior
to application for admission into the nursing major.
Admission to the honors major requires:
a GPA of at least 3.6 in the major and 3.3
overall, application to the department chair
by Nov. 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing faculty, and honors thesis
to be presented before a faculty committee
by April 15. Candidates register for NUR
499 to complete the honors requirement.
Departmental Honors
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Introduction to Nursing Research
Emphasis on research process and methods in nursing. Ethical issues in nursing research are examined. Students critique nursing research for its value in
nursing practice and design a research proposal. (Prereq.: MPG 3)
Contemporary Nursing Ill: Families
Provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with culturally diverse
families and explores theories related to family structure and function
throughout the life span. The role of the nurse in family health care is
examined. (Prereq.: NUR 306, 350)
LeadershipIManagement: Theory and Practice
Examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of
change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability and
advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied. Application of theory occurs
in selected practice settings with a professional nurse preceptor.
Community Health Nursing I
Introduces the theory and methods that are essential to maintain or improve
the health of culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities.
Community Health Nursing II: Practicum*
Provides clinical experience in community-based health care delively systems.
Students will apply nursing process, teaching~learningtheory, and basic public
health principles with culturally diverse clients. (Prereq.: NUR 310)
NUR 350
NUR 403
NUR 405
NUR 410
NUR 41 1
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92.
* This course involves an additional clinicalfee.
Note: I f NUR 41 1 is not taken immediatelyfollowing NUR 410, students are required to consult
withfaculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Students who deceleratefor more thanfive years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is afee to
audit courses.
NUR 499
Topics in Nursing
Provides opportunities for in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing.
The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and
students.
Independent Study:
Trends and Issues in Nursing
A transitional course designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the
professional nurse. Economic, social, political, and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for a changing practice.
NUR 330
NUR 432
Contemporary Nursing II: Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to the idea of theory-based nursing practice. Nursing theory
and conceptual models for nursing practice are studied and then utilized in a
patientlclient situation.
NUR 306
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Philosophy Major
Eight courses including:
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 285 Intro. to Formal Logic and
Computation Theory
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111: Early
Modem and 19-Century
Philosophy
PHI 344 Twentieth-Century Philosophy
Philosophy Faculty
David Apolloni (Chair), Markus Fuehrer,
Bruce Reichenbach
The philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy,
while others use the major to prepare for
other professional studies such as law,
medicine, the Christian ministry, or journalism.
Students learn to ask and answer these
and other similar questions for themselves
through the development and use of critical reasoning, assisted by philosophers
from the past and present.
hilosophy is in an important sense
the most fundamental of the disciplines.
All of the sciences and most other disciplines arose out of it. Moreover, it is concerned with asking and answering the
"big" questions that are the most basic. For
example, Is there a God? Is there life after
death? Are there absolute moral standards?
What kind of life is the best? What is
knowledge and what are its sources?
Philosophy Minor
Five courses, including two from
PHI 241,242,343, and 344.
Admission to the philosophy honors
program is by recommendation of the philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year.
The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the student's
choice that involves research above the
course level, and a defense of this thesis
before the faculty of the department.
Departmental Honors
In addition to a major and minor in
philosophy, the philosophy department
also offers a cross-disciplinary major in
conjunction with the computer science
department emphasizing areas of interest
in which philosophy and computer science
overlap: logic, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of language. The purpose of the
major is to augment the technical skills of
a computer scientist with the creativity and
liberal arts perspective of a philosopher.
The result is a degree that is very marketable in industry and that provides an
excellent logical and philosophical background for those wishing to pursue graduate study in philosophy. See course listing
on page 118.
Major in Computational Philosophy
A 400-level course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in philosophy
Four courses must be upper division.
PHI 242
PHI 241
PHI 175
PHI 125
PHI 120
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
studen& will read writings by various medieval and Renaissance philosophers
in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation involved in
constructing a Christian philosophy Topics include: the nature of being,
human understanding in relation to faith, and the place of the image of God in
the human condition. (Suggested prior course: PHI 241. Spring)
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
Central philosophical questions that concerned the Greek philosophers and
still concern us today: the nature of reality and its relationship to language and
reason, the immortality of the soul, the nature of truth and human knowledge,
and the nature of the good life, from Thales to Plotinus.
History of Philosophy I: Ancient Creek Philosophy
Issues such as the ethics of sex in relation to marriage, pornography, and
homosexuality are considered. Then consideration is given to the nature and
history of romantic love and its relationship to sex.
Philosophy of Love and Sex
action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. Beginning by asking what the
end or purpose of human life is, students decide on the moral and intellectual
virtues required to reach the end. Topics of friendship and human love are followed by an analysis of human happiness. Students who receive credit for PHI
125 may not receive credit for PHI 120.
A philosophical study of the role of human understanding, emotions, and
Ethics and Human Identity
By studying our moral beliefs, ethics helps students consider the bases they
use to make moral judgments. The course explores major philosophical
approaches to evaluating moral actions and then applies them to contemporary issues. Christian ethics will inform the considerations. Students who
receive credit for PHI 120 may not receive credit for PHI 125.
Ethics
This course introduces students to typical philosophical questions (like how
we know, if we can have certain knowledge, if there are universal moral principles whether God exists, the nature of the mind, etc.), to philosophical vocabulary, and to critical thinking and what it means to view the world philosophically
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Philosophy and the Arts
Class discussion of philosophical issues raised and illustrated by painting,
sculpture, literature, music, architecture, and film: the truth and falsehood of
aesthetic judgment, the definition of "work of art"; the nature of aesthetic
experience, the evaluation of art, creativity, the relation between the artist's
intention, the work of art, and its relation to the rest of the artistic tradition.
PHI 365
PHI 355
PHI 350
PHI 344
PHI 343
PHI 300
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist's
knowledge of the world is profoundly different and better than that of the
non-scientist, and what degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific methods.
(Suggested prior course: PHI 399 or one course in natural science)
Philosophy of Science
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies that underlie Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. We focus on analyzing diverse views of
reality, the self, and recommendations on how to live.
Asian Philosophy
We systematically investigate a series of philosophical questions about religion. What is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so,
what can be said about God? Can God's goodness be reconciled with human
suffering? Are miracles and life after death possible?
Philosophy of Religion
A survey of major philosophical schools in the twentieth century: analytic philosophy, phenomenology, existentialism, pragmatism, and post-modem philosophy.
History of Philosophy IV: Twentieth-Century Philosophy
The major rationalists of the 17' century (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz), the
major empiricists of the 18' century (Locke, Berkeley, Hume), Kant's synthesis
of rationalism and empiricism, and 19' century Idealism and the reaction to it
(Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche).
History of Philosophy Ill: Early Modern and l%h-Century
Philosophy
Laws concerning property, contracts, agency, negotiable instruments and business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code. Ethical concepts and
principles underlying individual rights and responsibilities in business.
Business Law and Ethics
An introduction to sentential and first-order logic including logical connectives, proof theory, and quantification. Formal models of computation inclueding finite state automata, pushdown automata, and Turing machines.
Incompleteness and uncomputability. (1.5-hour lab for PHI 385. Prereq. for
PHI 285: None. Prereq. for PHI 385: CSC 210 and one of MAT 122 or MAT
145 or MAT 171)
PHI 2851385 Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 260
220 Philosophy
Existentialism
The course lays out some fundamental ethical theories, which it then carefully
applies to problems that arise in the areas of health care and delivery, allocation of scarce resources, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia.
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
Studies in the writings--both philosophical and literary-f
prominent existentialist authors. The course examines what it means to be a being-in-theworld and explore such themes as absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair, and paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies. covering either an individual philosopher or a specific topic
in philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an idea or specific problems. Seminar format. May be taken more than once for credit.
(Suggested prior courses: any course from PHI 241, 242,343,344, or consent
of instructor. Offered annually)
Internship
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 9 1.
See listing under Health and Physical Education.
PHYSICALEDUCATION
PHI 499
PHI 399
PHI 299
PHI 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHI 410
(See description for PHI 285/385)
PHI 3851285 Introduction to Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 380
PHI 370
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Recognizing the importance of physics
in contemporary life and the need to keep
abreast of rapid technological advances,
the department strives to give students not
only an understanding of basic concepts,
but also insights into recent developments.
A rigorous major provides students with
the preparation required for graduate study
in physics. It also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work
in related areas such as astronomy, engineering, computer science, atmospheric
science and meteorology, oceanography,
biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The
department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students that
enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science.
These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to
follow new developments with some
degree of comprehension.
p
hysicists
. . are a curious and ambitious
lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and govern
all physical aspects of the universe.
Historically called "natural philosophers,"
physicists investigate by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical
analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic particles to
the largest galaxies and from the relative
stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery
activity of stars. Physics plays an important
role in many of the liberal arts disciplines
and contributes to society's understanding
of such areas as energy, weather, medical
science, and space exploration.
Major
13 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
PHY 245 Modem Physics
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Jennifer Posch
Physics Research Staff
Stuart Anderson, Mark Engebretson,
Kenneth Erickson, William Jasperson,
Jeffrey Johnson, David Venne, J. Ambrose
Wolf
Physics Faculty
The department supervises the preengineering program, with degree programs available at cooperating universities
at both the bachelor's and advanced degree
levels, and administers Augsburg College's
portion of funds designated for the
Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also
maintains active research programs
through its Center for Atmospheric and
Space Sciences and the Sverdrup
Laboratory for Solid State Physics, with
support from the National Science
Foundation, NASA, and other private and
public sources. Several students work as
research assistants in these efforts during
the academic year and in the summer.
Cooperative education, internship, and
undergraduate research programs provide
opportunities for students to apply their
knowledge and problem-solving skills in
practical situations in industrial, governmental, and academic settings.
One physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
MAT 245, 247 Calculus 111 and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus 111
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
Major
17 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 261 Electronics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 352 Mechanics I1
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory I1
PHY 486 Quantum Physics I
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective physics courses above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, I1
MAT 245, 247 Calculus 111 and Modeling
and Differential Equations
or MAT 245
Calculus 111
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have MAT 145, 146, and
PHY 121,122 during the freshman year,
and MAT 245 and 247 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.
A GPA of 3.5 in physics and 3.3 overall.
An original research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals
should be made to the department by Sept.
30 of the senior year.
Departmental Honors
A GPA of 3.7 in physics and 3.5 overall.
An original research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals
should be made to the department by Sept.
30 of the senior year.
Graduation with Distinction
Physics Major With Concentration in
Space Physics
18 course credits. It is the same as the
B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320
and PHY 420, and the omission of the elective physics course.
18 course credits. It is the same as the
B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 330
and PHY 430, and the omission of the elective physics course.
Physics Major with Concentration in
Solid State Physics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
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Introductory Astronomy
PHY 101
PHY 103
Natural Science II
The second semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on major concepts of Earth Science and Biology. Laboratory work will
complement lectures and will include the use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: SCI 110)
SCI 111
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course (with a hands-on intuitive approach) in which the
applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental
principles of physics. (Two three-hour lectures/laboratories. Prereq.: MPG 3.
Fall, spring)
the course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization
to the present day Night viewing is required. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: MPG 2. Fall, spring)
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars, and galaxies. In addition
Natural Science I
The first semester of a two-semester survey of Natural Science. This course
focuses on the nature of science and major concepts of Physics and Chemistry.
Laboratory work stressing experimentation and measurement will include the
use of computers and electronic sensors. (Three one-hour lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 3 )
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of
this national physics honor society is open
to those students who have completed the
equivalent of a minor in physics, have a
GPA of 3.0 in physics and overall, and
rank in the upper third of their class.
SCI 110
Three elective physics courses
above PHY 122
MAT 145, 146
Calculus I, 11
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of
Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the
physics community on a professional basis.
Membership in the society is open to all
students interested in physics.
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Society of Physics Students
Teaching Licensure Major
- Physics
224
PHY 261
PHY 245
PHY 122
PHY 121
PHY 116
PHY 114
PHY 106
lntroductory Meteorology
AC and DC circuits, analog electronics, digital electronics, and the analysis
and use of microprocessors and microcomputer systems. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 146.
Spring: cross-listed with computer science)
Electronics
An introduction to modem physics from a historical and experimental
perspective. Relativity, atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics.
This course develops the experimental foundations and need for quantum
mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures, one one-and-one-half hour laboratory.
Prereq.: PHY 122. Fall)
Modern Physics
A rigorous study of classical physics including thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and optics. Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY
121, MAT 146 or concurrent registration. Spring)
General Physics II
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics and wave motion.
Designed for physics, pre-engineering, and other specified majors. (Three onehour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MAT 145 or concurrent registration. Fall)
General Physics I
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems,
and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and provide a
broad survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 3 . Fall)
Introduction to Physics
admitted to the elementary education program. Topics covered include the
solar system and the origin of Earth; the structure of Earth including plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and minerals and rocks; the hydrologic cycle
and the effect of water on the planet; and the changing climate of Earth. (Two
three-hour laboratoflecture periods. Prereq.: elementary education major and
MPG 3 . Fall, spring)
A practical and hands-on approach to earth and space science for students
Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
A survey of the basic principles of the Earth's weather and climate. Topics
include winds, fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone
depletion. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 2.
Fall, spring)
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Introduction to Space Science
pheric, ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics (solar dynamics, magnetic
storms, particle precipitation, aurora, and related topics). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
A survey of Earth's space environment including solar, planetary, magnetos-
PHY 363
PHY 362
Mechanics II
PHY 352
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include magnetostatics, magnetic properties of materials, and electromagnetic radiation based on Maxwell's equations. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 362, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
Electromagnetic Fields II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using vector calculus.
Topics include electrostatics, solution of Laplace's and Poisson's equations, and
electric properties of materials. (Three one- hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122,
MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
Electromagnetic Fields I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include dynamics of rigid bodies, systems of particles, and
noninertial reference frames. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, PHY
351, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Spring)
Mechanics I
Classical mechanics in terms of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include conservation principles, single particle motion, gravitation, oscillations, central forces, and two-particle kinematics. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 247 or PHY 327. Fall)
the preparation of the thin films to their structural and magnetic characterization. Many different experimental techniques and methods will be discussed,
including Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Sputtering, Diffraction methods, finnel
and Force Microscopy and various magnetomew methods. (Three one-hour
lectures. PHY 245 and PHY 351. Spring)
A study of the physics of thin (magnetic) films, covering the entire range from
Thin Films: Preparation Techniques and Methods for Structural
and Magnetic Characterization
PHY 351
PHY 330
Special functions encountered in physics. Partial differentiation, Fourier series,
series solution of differential equations, Legendre, Bessel and other orthogonal
functions, and functions of a complex variable. (Three one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 245 or equivalent. Spring:
cross-listed with mathematics)
PHYIMAT 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
PHY 320
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Plasma Physics
PHY 420
Introduction to Solid State Physics
A development from first principles, including de Broglie's postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values, and
approximation methods. Applications include potential wells and barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 245,351. Spring)
Quantum Physics
Topics in solid state physics including various theories of metals, crystal lattices, band structure and Fermi surfaces, phonons, semiconductors and magnetism. The conditions and consequences of the solid state of materials will be
explored at a very detailed level, taking realistic parameters of materials into
account. (Three one-hour lectures. Prerequisite: PHY 351, PHY 362; PHY 486
strongly recommended. Fall)
PHY 499
PHY 399
PHY 299
PHY 199
See description on page 92. Open to juniors and seniors with departmental
approval.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
PHY 486
PHY 430
Comprehensive Laboratory 11 (.5 course)
A continuation of PHY 395. (One three-hour laboratory and one seminar hour
per week. Prereq.: PHY 395, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
Spring)
PHY 396
Fundamentals of plasma physics including waves, instabilities, drifts, plasma
drifts, particle motion, electric and magnetic fields, Boltzmann equation, magnetohydrodynamics, transport, and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362,363 or concurrent registration)
Comprehensive Laboratory 1 (.5 course)
An emphasis on independent laboratory work and participation in physics
seminars. Experiments in mechanics, thermodynamics, vacuum physics, electronics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modem physics. (One three-hour
laboratory and one seminar hour per week. Prereq.: junior or senior standing
or consent of instructor. Fall)
PHY 395
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Providing work in several subfields of
political sciene, the major suppIies the
breadth appropriate for graduate work in
political science, public administration,
public policy analysis, law, and other professions. It also serves as a foundation on
which to develop careers in public service,
business, communications, and other
fields. Legislative and other internships, as
well as significant independent research
projects, are within easy reach of Augsburg
political science students in the Twin Cities
Political scientists use systematic
inquiry and analysis to examine political
reality. The student who majors in political
science will explore political ideas and values, investigate political cooperation and
conflict, analyze and compare political systems, and develop perspectives on international relations. In the process, the student
will be encouraged to relate insights from
other liberal arts disciplines such as philosophy psychology, economics, history, and
sociology to the study of politics.
irmly
in the liberal arts tra. grounded
dition, political science shares concerns
with the humanities, other behavioral sciences, and mathematics and the sciences.
The role and significance of authority in
human affairs establish the focus of political science. Augsburg political science students have the benefit of an experienced
faculty that offers courses in all major
areas of political science, and also possesses special expertise in the areas of campaigns and elections, comparative and
international politics, mass communications and other information technolgoy,
racial and ethnic politics, and American
public law.
The honors major in political science
includes the requirements listed above,
plus the following: The student's GPA must
be 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; the
student must take an honors independent
study and a seminar, and must submit an
Departmental Honors
Also at least five other upper division
courses in four out of five political science
areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area. Only one
internship may count for an upper division
area. Also one other political science course
in any area, upper or lower division.
Required elective-ne
of the following:
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 World Politics
POL 170 Law in the United States
Political Science Major
Ten courses:
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 483 PoliticaVStatistics/Methodology
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Milda Hedblom (Chair), Andrew Aoki,
Mary Ellen Lundsten, William Morris,
Nonna Noonan, Joseph Underhill-Cady
Political Science Faculty
area. Combined with broad, balanced, and
flexible course offerings, these special
opportunities enhance the student's potential for graduate study and a successful
career.
Economics Courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
(elective for social science core)
ECO 3 12 Intermediate Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division course
Total of 12 courses required: five courses in economics, five courses in political
science, and two courses in education.
ECO 112 or 113 and POL 121 also fulfill
requirements for the social studies core;
education courses also fulfill licensure
requirements for secondary educaiton.
Teaching Major in Political Science
and Economics
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122
or 170; POL 158; and at least three upperdivision courses in three out of five political science areas.
POL 483 may not usually be used
for a minor.
Minor
honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee. Students may work with
any member of the department on their
honors thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the department chair. Students
should apply for the honors major no later
than the junior year.
See the class schedule for precise listing
of terms in which courses are offered.
Note: Students interested in secondary
education may take a political science
major or the teaching major in economics
and political science. Either option
requires that the student also take courses
required for the social studies core. For
more information, see the department
chair.
(I) American Government and Politics,
(11) Comparative Politics and Analysis,
(111) International Politics, (IV) Public Law,
and (V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any
course listed in more than one area may be
counted in only one area toward major or
minor requirements.
Political Science Areas
In addition, in order to graduate with this
major, a student must have been admitted
into the Department of Education.
Political Science Courses:
POL 121 American Government (social
science core course)
Two upper-level political science courses
(must be in two different areas)
Two other political science courses
Education Courses:
EDC 200 Orientation to Education
(required for licensure)
EDS 375 Social Studies Methods-capstone course (required for
licensure)
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American Government and Politics
Surveys major parts of American national government-including Congress,
the presidency, and the courts-as well as campaigns and elections, federalism, interest groups, and political parties.
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and focusing on influences on urban public policy Includes case studies of the Twin
Cities metro area.
American Women and Politics
Investigates the roles women play in the political system. Political, economic,
and social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives.
Environmental and River Politics
This course explores the politics of the communities and ecosystems of the
Upper Mississippi River watershed, including controversies about river pollution, the lock and dam system, regional water supply, flood control, and farming practices. Includes site visits to see how local policy-makers and Ostakeholders are trying to achieve sustainability in the watershed.
Social and Political Change
Examines interaction between cultural, social, and political change, looking primarily, but not exclusively, at the United States. Also looks at how
individuals can try to effect political change. (Prereq.: one previous course
in political science, or junior or senior status or consent of instructor)
Politics and Public Policy
The domestic policy making process, emphasizing how elected officials,
bureaucrats, and interest groups shape government policies in various areas,
including taxes, the environment, and social welfare policy. How public policies are formulated and implemented.
Political Parties and Behavior
Emphasizes study of public opinion and political parties in the electoral
process. Field work with political parties, interest groups, and media in presidential elections (optional in non-presidential election years). (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
Mass Communication in Society
Studies effects of new information technology (such as the Internet) and of the
traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. (Prereq.: Sophomore, junior,
or senior standing.)
POL 121
POL 122
POL 124
POL 241
POL 323
POL 325
POL 326
POL 342
I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
!30 Political Science
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
Topics in American Politics
Topics include legislative, executive, or judicial politics, public policy, and
leadership. Can include focus on national, state, or local level. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 375
POL 421
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions, and processes of European states.
The course will focus on either European community law and politics or
domestic politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in political science
or consent of instructor)
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union andlor other communist/post-communist
states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions, and political
processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored. Themes
and countries valy. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of
instructor)
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and comparisons
of political processes such as political participation, political development,
political change, and revolution. Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one
course in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 350
POL 351
POL 359
POL 459
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the
dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a
focus on recent problems.
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policies
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and the
former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
POL 160
POL 363
Ill. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Political Patterns and Processes
An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making
process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of
contemporary issues.
POL 158
II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 370
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An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for political
study. Major research is required. .(Prereq.: POL 158, POL 483, and two upper
division courses, or consent of instructor)
Political Analysis Seminar
Origins and evolution of Manrist theory and movements, emphasizing
Marxism as developed in Russia and China. Considers the political, social, and
economic dimensions, and changing role of Manrist doctrines in society.
(Prereq.: POL 158 or consent of instructor)
Marxist Theory
Selected topics including the emergence of political democracy in comparative
perspective and American political thought. Topic to be included in the
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
Topics in Democratic Theory
Lower Division Seminar
Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
Seminar
Introductory survey of political science methods. Covers experimental design,
descriptive and inferential statistics, computer methods, and issues in the construction and execution of political surveys.
Seminar in Political Statistics and Methodology
Special topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter.
(On demand)
POL 499
POL 399
POL 299
POL 199
See description on page 92.
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91. P/N grading unless internship supervisor grants
exception.
lnternship
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
POL 495
POL 483
POL 295
VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY, AND INTERNSHIPS
POL 484
POL 382
POL 381
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Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Chair),
Grace Dyrud, Emily Hause, David Matz,
Nancy Steblay
Psychology Faculty
Faculty members in the Department of
Psychology have varied professional specializations including clinical, counseling,
physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, and industrial/organizationalpsychology as well as expertise in psychological
applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through
a variety of learning experiences including
group and individual projects, association
with Augsburg's active Psychology Club,
Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student
research teams.
sychology is an exploration of
behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding
of individual and group behavior. The
study of psychology equips students to
understand and use the scientific method
to think creatively and critically beyond
the classroom. To prepare students for
graduate study and work in psychology,
the major emphasizes the complementary
components of a strong foundation in
research and theoretical work with the
application of knowledge and skills in
coursework, research experiences, and
internships within the community The
curriculum's emphasis on the experiential
dimensions of learning and the integration
of liberal arts and professional domains
prepares students for careers in many settings including business, education, social
services, research, law, government,
church, and medicine.
P
Note: A minimum of five courses must be
from Augsburg. No more than two courses
from among PSY 299,399, and 499 may be
counted.
*For WEC students, PSY 360 is recommended, not required, hence the WEC
major is 10 courses not 10.5
Majors are strongly encouraged to take
more than the rninimuml0.5 required psychology courses; no more than 13 course
credits can count for graduation.
Electives (3 courses in psychology)
At least one course from the following:
PSY 357 Behavioral Analysis
PSY 359 Assessment
PSY 363 Sports Psychology
PSY 368 Behavioral Healthcare
PSY 373 Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
PSY 385 Counseling Psychology
Professional Perspectives (2 courses)
PSY 399 Internship
At least one course from the following:
PSY 491 Advanced Research Seminar
PSY 493 Seminar: Contemporary Issues
At least one course from the following:
PSY 325 Social Behavior
PSY 354 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 355 Biopsychology
Foundations of Psychology (5.5 courses)
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
or PSY 102 The Individual in a Social
World
PSY 215 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I
PSY 315 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure, and Analysis I1
PSY 360* Psychology Laboratory (.5)
The major is 10.5* courses
Major
The Individual in a Social World
A scientific investigation of social issues, with analysis of both individual and
group factors. Topics include media, prejudice, conformity, legal processes,
and consumer issues. Research participation is required. (This course does
substitute for PSY 105 as a prerequisite to upper division psychology courses.)
Principles of Psychology
An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications
of psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research
participation is required.
PSY 105
Five courses, including PSY 102 or 105,
and four electives. A minimum of two
courses must be from Augsburg. No more
than two courses from among PSY 299,
399, and 499 may be counted.
Minor
PSY 102
Both the sociology and psychology
departments offer courses relevant to students with interests in social psychology.
The intent of the social psychology concentration is to provide students of either
major with a solid disciplinary foundation
along with specific coursework to strength-
Concentration in Social Psychology
GPA of 3.0 in the major and 3.5 overall,
and completion of a high-quality research
project culminating the major program.
Formal application must be made during
the junior year. Please consult the department chair for more detailed requirements.
Successful completion of departmental
honors in psychology automatically qualifies the student for graduation with distinction from the college.
Departmental Honors/Craduation
with Distinction
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
en a cross-disciplinary social psychological
perspective. Students will participate in
internship and research experiences specific to their social psychology interest.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition, the social psychology concentration is ideal for graduate school preparation. See department chair for specific
requirements.
Transfer-course policy for majors
and minors: All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in
writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the
transfer guidelines may only be applied to
elective or PSY 105 credit for the major.
WEC psychology courses are offered
only on an alternating year basis.
All psychology majors must have an
adviser in the psychology department.
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PSY 355
PSY 354
PSY 353
PSY 352
PSY 351
Psy 335
PSY 325
PSY 315
PSY 215
PSY 201
Relationship between brain and behavior. Considers biological bases of learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal and
altered states of consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 215)
Biopsychology
Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention, perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem-solving, decision-making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 215)
Cognitive Psychology
Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive
and negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who
study and work with the largest growing segment of our population-the
elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Aging and Adulthood
Consideration of research and theory related to development during the adolescent and young adult years. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Theory and scientific methods of examining development and behavior.
Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or
105)
Child Development
Application of psychological principles and research to legal processes, policy,
and problems. Emphasis on three content areas: eyewitness issues, courtroom
procedures, and forensic clinical practice. (Prereq: Psy 102 or 105)
Psychology and Law
Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include social cognition, group behavior, social influence,
attitudes formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 215)
Social Behavior
Part I1 of a two-term sequence. See PSY 215. PSY 315 should be taken in the
term immediately following PSY 215. PSY 215 may be taken for one course
credit without taking 315. (Prereq.: PSY 215 with a grade of 2.0 or higher,
ENG 111)
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I1
Part I of a two-term sequence. Scientific method as practiced in psychology.
This sequence emphasizes skills of bibliographic research, research design and
data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, computer-assisted data
analysis, and APA-style presentation of research findings. PSY 215 must precede PSY 315. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105, MPG 3)
Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I
Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological
interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Health Psychology
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Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of the
physical environment, both natural and human-made, on behavior. (Prereq.:
PSY 102 or 105)
Behavior Analysis
Principles of lea&ing/behavior change and their application to self-management, family work, school, and clinic settings. ~ndihdualizedprojects.
(Prereq.: PSY 102 or PSY 105)
Assessment
Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement,
personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability
and validity, and legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 215)
Psychology Laboratory (.5 credit)
Laboratory research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Concurrent enrollment in a full credit upper-level course (designated courses
will vary depending on the semester) and approval by the instructor are
required. (Prereq: Psy 102 or 105)
Personality/Cultural Context
Current scientifically-based approaches to description, dynamics, and
development of personality. Includes study of gender, social position, and
cross-cultural behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to psychological disorders and treatment. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or
105)
Sports Psychology
Foundations of sports psychology. Psychological concepts applied to sports
and enhancement of athletic performance. Topics include motivation, team
development, leadership, psychological skills training, and goal setting.
(Prereq: Psy 102 or 105)
Behavioral Health Care
Application of psychological theory, research, and clinical principles to health
care practice. Emphasis on developmental health issues and a biopsychosocial
health model. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Psychology of Gender
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and
behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The theoretical and applied study of organizations. Topics include personnel
selection and evaluation, career development, conflict and decision-rnaking, group processes, and organizational change. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 356
PSY 357
PSY 359
Psy 360
PSY 361
PSY 362
PSY 363
PSY 368
PSY 371
PSY 373
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Historical Perspectives
Discussion and exploration of contemporary professional issues and social
policy from a psychological viewpoint. Faculty-supervised student research.
(Prereq.: PSY 215 and junior standing)
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students'
knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary professional issues and implications for social policy.
Recommended for students headed for graduate school and those electing an
honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 315 or comparable course approved by instructor)
Advanced Research Seminar
Specific topic will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 215 and
consent of instructor)
Current Topics in Psychology
Principles and methods involved in the counseling process. Consideration of
goals and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: Two PSY
courses plus PSY 102 or 105)
Counseling Psychology
Focus on the people in psychology's history their questions and positions,
from the early Greek period to the present. Emphasis on the 20thlcentury,
inclusions of women and minorities, and contextual histoly. (Prereq.: PSY
102 or 105)
PSY 499
PSY 399
PSY 299
PSY 199
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: PSY 330)
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91. Participation in a concurrent seminar is required.
(Prereq.: PSY 330)
lnternship
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
Directed study
See description on page 91. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105 and one other
psychology course).
Internship
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
PSY 493
PSY 491
PSY 490
PSY 385
PSY 381
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~e1i~i;i.i111, 221, or 33 1is prerequisite to all other courses. REL 111 or 221
is expected to be taken in either the freshman or sophomore year at Augsburg.
Junior or senior transfer students who are
required to take two Christian Faith
Perspective courses may take REL 331 as
the prerequisite for other courses.
I
Prerequisites
The Religion Department offers two
majors: Religion ( E L ) and Youth and
Family Ministry (YFM).
Majors
Beverly Stratton (Chair),Janelle Bussert,
Nancy Going, Lori Brandt Hale, Bradley
Holt, Rolf Jacobson, Lynne Lorenzen,
Philip Quanbeck 11, Mark Tranvik
Religion Faculty
eligion asks fundamental questions
of life and meaning: Who are we as human
beings? Where did we come from? Where
did the world come from?What do good
and evil mean in this time and
place? Students will wrestle with these
questions and with responses from the
Christian traditions and from the perspectives of the other major world religions.
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GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall,
research project approved by the department, and colloquium with the department. Application must be received by the
department by Dec. 30 of the student's
senior year.
Departmental Honors
Graduation with Distinction requires
application to the department chair in the
junior year. Specific requirements are available from the chair.
Graduation with Distinction
All majors must have an adviser in the
department.
Advising
All h-ansfer courses for majors and
minors, including ACTC courses, must be
approved in writing by the chair. Only
courses successfully completed (2.0 or
above) within the last ten years will be
considered. In general, courses that meet
the transfer guidelines may only be applied
to elective or REL 111 credit for the major.
Transfer Courses
Courses designated REL and YFM are
offered by the religion department. A maximum of 13 total REL and YFM courses
may be applied toward the 32-course
requirement for graduation. Taking extra
electives in REL or YFM may require students to complete more than the minimum
32 courses required for graduation.
Graduation Requirements
A religion major encourages students to
seek their future in the world andlor
church through a sense of vocation, serving as pastors, associates in ministry, nurses,
youth and family ministry lay professionals
in congregations, and as social service and
human resource professionals in a wide
variety of settings.
Through the study of religion, students
will learn to understand, appreciate, and
articulate the Christian faith, as based in
the Bible, as lived in the Christian fellowship, as embodied in the Christian Church
and its history, and as interactive in the
contemporary world and with other world
religions. Students will also develop the
ability to read and interpret the Bible,
other religious texts, and various expressions and practices of faith, so that their
meaning for human life in relation to God
becomes evident. In addition students will
develop skills for becoming leaders in the
religious communities to which they
belong and for living as responsible citizens with others whose religious views and
practices differ from their own.
Note: Not all courses that meet
Christian Faith Perspectives are REL
courses and do not count toward the religion major or minor.
Five religion courses including REL 111 or
331. At least two upper division courses
must be taken at Augsburg College.
Students are required to have at least a 2.0
GPA in courses counted toward the minor.
Religion Minor
Note: Seminar, especially for majors,
should be taken in the junior or senior
year. One New Testament Greek course
may be applied to the major.
or Option B:
REL 221 Biblical Studies
and three additional religion courses, two
of which must be upper division.
Option A:
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
and two additional religion courses, one of
which must be upper division.
and
Eight courses including:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
REL 356 World Religions
REL 481 Contemporary Theology
REL 495 Religion Seminar
Religion Major
BACHELOR OF ARTS
REL 309
REL 308
REL 306
REL 302
REL 301
REL 231
REL 221
REL 111
Religions themes such as good and evil, morality and ethics, human nature,
holiness, faith and belief, salvation and redemption, and forgiveness and mercy
will be explored through the medium of popular film.
Religion at the Movies
A study of poetry from the Christian tradition and its interpretation, focusing
on biblical psalms and poems, religious poetry, and Christian hymns and
songs.
Psalms, Songs, and Religious Poetry
A study of Christian belief and paitice in a variety of cultural settings different from those of Western Europe and North America. In addition to introductions to forms of this faith on other continents, the course will explore the
deep questions of the relationship of culture and religion, and the ethnic and
cultural location of Christianity.
NonWestern Christianity
Historical, literary, and theological interpretation of Paul's letters, the gospels,
and other New Testament writings as persuasive literature for ancient and
modem communities. Prerequisite REL 111.
Interpreting the New Testament
An investigation of the Torah, Prophets and Writings, including forms, genres,
historical contexts, portrayal of God, and interpretation of these texts by
ancient and modem Jewish and Christian communities. Prerequisite REL 111
and entry level critical thinking.
Interpreting the Old Testament
An examination of selected topics related to the Black experience, e.g., African
backgrounds, religion under slavery, and evangelicalism.
Religion in African-American History
The origin, literary character, and transmission of the biblical documents; the
task of biblical interpretation; and the history of Israel and the emergence of
the church. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 301 or
302.
Biblical Studies
An introduction to the academic discipline of theology and to the dialogue
between the church and the world that concerns Christian doctrine. Open
only to freshmen and sophomores. Not accepted for credit for students who
have taken REL 331.
Introduction to Theology
REL 111, 221, or 331 is a prerequisite for a17 other religion courses.
Religion 2
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REL 363
REL 362
REL 357
REL 356
REL 353
REL 346
REL 343
REL 331
REL 320
REL 313
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Environmental Theology and Ethics
A study of the history of religion in America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations, and the responses of religion to
the challenges of its environing culture.
Religion in America
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the
16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures.
Theology of the Reformers
ures. Thinkers that may be studied include Augustine, Martin Luther,
Dorothy Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Giants of Christian Faith
Christian history is examined through the lives and theology of notable fig-
An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world,
including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam.
World Religions
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian
denominations and of many contemporary American religious groups.
Some controversial religious movements will also be considered.
Denominations and Religious Croups in America
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of political
transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within churches and religious
organizations. Taught in Namibia semester program.
Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
An examination of the nature of modem marriage and family relationships
within the context of the faith and practice of the Christian church.
Theology of Marriage and Family
An advanced introduction to the biblical and theological foundations of the
Christian faith, focusing on writing and advanced critical thinking skills.
Open only to advanced transfer students. Not accepted for credit for students
who have taken REL 111 or REL 221.
Foundations in Bible and Theology
An examination of Buddhism and the interface of Buddhism and Christianity
in Thailand, with attention to the plurality of religions, the role of Christian
mission, and religious responses to some of Thailand's contemporary problems
such as AIDS and the sex industry. Short-term travel seminar.
Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand
An overview of contemporary environmental theology and theologically-based
approaches to environmental ethics using case studies of environmental problems in Mexico and Central America. Taught in Mexico during spring semester program.
REL 471
REL 441
REL 425
REL 390
REL 386
REL 383
REL 374
REL 370
REL 366
The Church and Social Change in Latin America
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels,
dealing with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to
the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus.
Jesusand His Interpreters
Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and
men, feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on
Christian theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor.
Feminism and Christianity
A practical forum on "habits of the heart" that sustain Christian service.
Students explore and critically reflect on the value and practice of spiritual
disciplines such as prayer, meditation, journaling, and service to the poor.
Christian Spiritual Practices
A study of death and dying from the viewpoint of Christian theology and
ethics, taking into account also what other religions and the biological, psychological, and social sciences have had to say on the subject. Special emphasis on medical ethics brought on by modem medical technology.
Theology of Death and Dying
An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretaton
through study of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related
biblical texts.
Speaking of Genesis
Influences of the relational world view of process philosophy on Christian
faith and ethical deliberations (including killing, abortion, human sexuality,
and euthanasia).
Process Theology
larly physics and biology, and the ethical implications of some of the technologies that have derived from these sciences.
A study of the implications for Christian theology of modem science, particu-
Science and Religion
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: ENG 111, junior standing, and
REL 111, 221,' or 331)
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
A study of the dominant theological perspectives that have shaped Latin
America culture and politics. Focuses on the relationship between theology
and sociavpolitical transformation. Taught in Mexico in short-term travel seminar or fall semester and in Central America fall or spring semester programs.
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Paul the Apostle
This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to
students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics vary by
instructor. Students will improve writing abilities through writing a major
research paper. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Fall)
Seminar
Selected topics in religion.
Topics in Religion
A study of current psychological views of religion in the context of the traditional Christian view of human nature. Special attention will be given to the
classics in the field by Freud, Jung, and William James, and to those Christian
theologians who have been influenced by them.
Religion in Psychological Perspective
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
Christian Ethics
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought
today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing
theological task of the Christian Church. (Prereq.: ENG 111and REL 111,
221, or 331)
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to the Jewish faith as the tradition has developed, as well as
attention to current issues facing the Jewish community
Judaism
A study of the apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early church, and some of the themes found in his writings.
(Prereq.: Pass or waiver of critical thinking entry level skills test)
Internship
See description on page 92.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on pages 91 and 246.
Internship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
See description on page 91. Limited to special cases
Philosophy of Religion
Religion and Society
PHI 350
SOC 360
See department listing for a description of thefollowing approved elective:
REL 499
REL 399
REL 299
REL 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
REL 495
REL 490
REL 486
REL 483
REL 481
REL 475
REL 472
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Youth and family ministry core:
YFM 207 Contextual Education
[required non-credit field experience]
YFM 232 Peer Ministry: Principles and
Leadership
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
or YFM 316 Church and Culture in
Context
Theology core:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
REL 362 Theology of the Reformers
REL 495 Religion Seminar
Eleven courses including
Youth and Family Ministry Major
This major requires 150 hours of supervised contextual education (YFM 207) as
preparation for a 150-hour internship
(YFM 399) with a congregation or ministry
organization. Students may satisfy the City
perspective by taking GST 209 in conjunction with either of these experiential education components.
Students are accepted into the program
through a two-step candidacy process. Contact the youth and family ministry coordinator in the religion department about
when and how to apply for candidacy
The major in youth and family ministry
prepares persons for faithful work as youth
and family ministers in Christian congregations and other ministry settings. This
major is interdisciplinary, combining a core
study of theology and Bible with supporting coursework in the social sciences. A
distinctive part of the major is the combination of practical and theological training,
using resources of the Youth and Family
Institute of Augsburg College.
Youth and Family Ministry Major
one formal, supervised field work experience:
YFM 207 Contextual Education (noncredit requirement)
YFM 399 Internship
or field work with youth and families,
supervised through another major and
approved by the Religion department
youth and family ministry coordinator.
one upper division YFM course from:
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
YFM 316 Church and Culture in Context
YFM 358 Life and Work of the Church
one Bible survey course from:
REL 221 Biblical Studies
REL 301 Interpreting the Old Testament
REL 302 Interpreting the New Testament
The minor consists of the following six
courses
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
YFM 235 Basics in Youth and Family
Ministry
YFM 232 Peer Ministry
Youth and Family Ministry Minor
Note: A student with a youth and family ministry major or minor may not also
major or minor in religion.
and three supporting courses
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
or PSY 102 The Individual in a Social
World
PSY 351 Child Development
or PSY 352 Adolescent and Young Adult
Development
or SWK 260 Humans Developing
YFM 399 Internship
REL 343 Theology of Marriage and
Family
REL 425 Christian Spiritual Practices
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YFM 399
YFM 358
YFM 316
YFM 235
YFM 232
YFM 207
Supervised practice of youth and family ministry during 150 hours in an
approved congregational setting. Students complete a formal internship agreement and projects. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #2)
Internship
faith through Christian education and cuniculum, youth and family ministry,
and parish life.
A study of the role of congregations and families in shaping and nurturing
Life and Work of the Church
situation in Norway. Emphasis will be on the role of congregations and families in both Norway and the United States in shaping and nurturing faith
through Christian education and curriculum, youth and family ministry, and
parish life. Short term travel seminar, offered in the summer.
A study of Norwegian culture and church life and the contemporary religious
Church and Culture in Context
Development of youth and family ministry in the U.S. Conceptual models and
basic skills for holistic approach to youth and family ministry in a congregation.
Basics in Youth and Family Ministry
Students learn to train college, high school, and junior high youth to serve as
peer ministers in their congregations and communities. They will learn and
practice communication skills, facilitate small groups, and learn the role of a
listenerhelper. Peer ministry integrates the act of caring and serving others
within a Christian belief system.
Peer Ministry: Principles and Leadership
Students reflect upon and relate their learning of theology, the youth and family ministry model, and supporting social science courses to experiences during
150 hours in an approved congregational setting. They discuss ministry issues
with peers and supervisors and begin preparation of their professional portfolios. This is a non-credit requirement for the major. It may be done over two
to three semesters. (Prereq.: Candidacy step #1)
Contextual Education (.O course)
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Adviser
Magda Paleczny-Zapp
Courses are offered at Augsburg
College, Harnline University, Macalester
College, the College of St. Catherine, and
the University of St. Thomas, thus drawing
on the faculty and resources of the five
ACTC institutions.
his major, offered through the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC), seeks to give the broadest possible exposure to the history, politics, economics, literature, and philosophy of
Central and Eastern Europe and Russia.
This interdisciplinary major offers an
opportunity to become well acquainted
with societies in socio-economical and
political transition as well as the rich literary and cultural achievements of the area.
Experience with the Russian language or,
through the University of Minnesota one of
the Eastern European languages, is
required. Russian, Central, and East
European studies is a sound liberal arts
major offering considerable flexibility and
career opportunities, especially when combined with another major or minor in business, economics, history, language, and literature or political science.
Major
Eleven courses, including language and
area studies courses:
A. Language Courses: Two years of
basic college Russian, Polish, SerboCroatian, Czech, Hungarian, or
equivalent competencies.
B. Area Studies Courses:
Track 1: Concentration in humanities
Five courses: Four courses from the list of
approved courses in Track 1,plus one
course from Track 2, as approved by adviser.
Track 2: Concentration in social sciences
Five courses: Four courses from the list of
approved courses in Track 2, plus one
course from Track 1, as approved by adviser.
C. Two other courses selected from either
Track 1 or Track 2.
D. Students are strongly recommended to
take a third year of Russian or any other
East European language. A program of
study abroad in Russia or one of the
Central or East European countries during
a semester, Interim, or during the summer
is strongly encouraged. All options should
be discussed with the student's adviser.
The current advisers are: Augsburg,
Magda Paleczny-Zapp, 612-330-1761;
Hamline, Karen Vogel, 651-523-2973;
Macalester, Gary Krueger, 651-696-6222;
and St. Thomas, Sr. Mary Shambour,
651-962-5164.
Students should consult an adviser regularly in order to secure a coherent and
effective program. Each ACTC institution
has a faculty member on the Russian,
Central, and East European Studies
Committee. These advisers can help with
selection of courses, recommendations for
study abroad, and consideration of career
options.
Faculty Advising
ECO 317 at Augsburg Comparative
Economic Systems is equivalent to:
ECON 25 M Comparative Economic
Systems
ECON 349 C Comparative Economic
Systems
ECON 349 T Comparative Economic
Systems
HIS 348 at Augsburg Russia and the Soviet
Union in the 20th Century is equivalent to:
HIST 333 T Eastern Europe, 1914 to the
Present
HIST 373 H The Heart of Europe: Central
& Eastern Europe in the 20th Century
HIST 351 C Russia: The Last of the
Romanovs, Bolshevik Interlude, and the
Russian Republic
See Nordic Area Studies under Interdisciplinary Studies.
SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES
(Lettersfollowing course numbers designate location: H=Hamline; MzMacalester;
C=St. Catherine; T=St. Thomas)
Students may not receive credit for the
same course taken on different campuses.
Since courses with similar content may not
always have similar titles, students are
strongly encouraged to pay careful attention to the list below. The following courses are considered to be equivalent to one
another:
Students may take other Eastern
European language courses that are offered
at the University of Minnesota through
ACTC. See the adviser or contact the
ACTC office for further information.
TRACK 2
SOCIAL SCIENCES CONCENTRATION
REL 420 The Russian Orthodox Church
ECO 317 Comparative Economic
Systems
EC0 495 Topics (Requires permission
of adviser)
POL 351 Topics in CommunistlPost
Communist Systems (Requires
permission of adviser)
POL 363 Russian and Chinese
Foreign Policy
TRACK 1
HUMANITIES CONCENTRATION
HIS 348 Russia and Soviet Union in the
20th Century
REL 420 The Russian Orthodox
Church
HIST 60 M State and Society in Tsarist
Russia is equivalent to:
HIST 337 H Modem Russia from the
Empire to Revolution
4 8 Russian, Central, and East European Studies
7
s
An interdisciplinary social studies
major is available for persons holding a
bachelor's degree and seeking licensure
only.
Plus a major in one of six fields-economics, history, political economics, political
science, psychology, or sociology.
Geography and anthropology are also
acceptable fields, although they are not
offered as majors on the Augsburg campus.
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Broad base requirements:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 220 America to 1815
or HIS 221 19th-Century United States
or HIS 222 20th-Century United States
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 241 Foundations of Cultural
Anthropology
One course in geography
(human or cultural)
Coordinator
Don Gustafson
tudents -preparing
- to teach social
studies at the secondary level must complete, in addition to the professional
requirements to be met within the
Department of Education, a program
designed to provide a broad foundation in
the social sciences.
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. Students
should consult with the Augsburg
Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
Students considering a career in
social studies education should consult,
as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the social
studies coordinator.
T
Augsburg College's motto, "Education
for Service," exemplifies the philosophy of
the Department of Social Work. The Twin
Cities area provides both a variety of field
placements for social work students and
extraordinary community resources for the
classroom. The social, cultural, ethnic, and
economic diversity in this metropolitan
area enriches opportunities for social work
students to learn to understand, appreciate,
respect, and work with people different
from themselves.
Augsburg's social work major provides
a strong foundation for graduate studies in
a variety of fields. Since 1991 Augsburg
has offered a full-time Master of Social
Work (M.S.W.) degree on a weekend
schedule.
he social work major prepares graduates for entry-level generalist practice in
the field of social work. The baccalaureate
social work (B.S.W.) program is accredited
by the Council on Social Work Education
and leads to a bachelor of science degree.
Graduates are prepared to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and
communities building on strengths, and to
develop, analyze, and influence social policy. The mission of the department is to
develop social work professionals for practice that promotes social justice and
empowerment towards the well-being of
people in a diverse and global society.
Anthony Bibus (Chair), Vern Bloom, Laura
Boisen (MSW Field Coordinator), Lois
Bosch (MSW Program Director), Francine
Chakolis, Sumin Hsieh, Barbara Lehmann,
Rosemary Link, Sharon Patten, Curt
Paulsen, Karen Robards, Nancy Rodenborg
(BSW Program Director), Glenda
Dewbeny Rooney, Michael Schock (BSW
Field Coordinator), Maryann Syers (Field
Education Coordinator)
Social Work Faculty
The social welfare minor and electives
in the department allow students from
other majors to gain knowledge about
human needs and growth, human services,
global social welfare, and the methods of
effective citizenship. Using this knowledge,
students are encouraged to apply their talents and skills to address the needs of society, always emphasizing social justice and
the central importance of diversity in the
social fabric of our world.
and seven supporting courses:
BIO 101 Human Biology
PSY 105 Principles of Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 231 Family Systems:
A Cross-Cultural Perspective
SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for
each core course and a 2.0 GPA is required
in the supporting program. A statistics
course is recommended for students planning on graduate school.
Major
Ten core courses:
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice I:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work I:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 11:
With Families and Groups
SWK 317 Field Work 11:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 402 Research I: Fundamentals of
Social Work Research and
Evaluation (.5)
SWK 403 Research 11: Evaluation of
Social Work Practice and
Programs (.5)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work 111:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work IV
Integrative Seminar
SWK 419 The Social Worker as
Professional
and one course from:
POL 121 American Government
and Politics
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325 Public Administration
Six courses including:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Polices
SOC 265 Race, Class and Gender
Social Welfare Minor (for other
majors)
Consult the social work department
student manual for graduation with distinction requirements.
Graduation with Distinction
Social work majors must be granted
candidacy status before the beginning of
the first practicum in the junior year.
Certain 300- and 400-level courses list
candidacy as a prerequisite. A written selfstatement, reference letters, and the completion or planned enrollment in all core
and supporting program courses below the
400 level are necessary for candidacy.
Candidacy
Social Work 251
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Suggested c o u r s e ~ h o o s four:
e
REL 231,263,342,343,353,360,363,
366,370,415,441, and 483.
Social Ministries Minor in Religion
Required course+hoose one:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology or
REL 221 Biblical Studies
SWK 403 Research 11: Evaluation of
Social Work Practice and
Programs (.5)
SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111:
With Communities and Policies
SWK 407 Field Work 111:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 417 Field Work IV
Integrative Seminar
SWK 419 The Social Worker as
Professional
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework of non-violent social change and development
in the global context. It also identifies the focus of social work in addition to
many other disciplines that are vital to fostering peace.
Exploring Human Services
This experiential learning course is designed to help students learn about
themselves in relation to a possible major or future career in social work.
Students must arrange to perform 60 hours of work in a human service
agency and must attend the weekly seminar. The course also critically examines how economic and political structures affect diverse groups.
Humans Developing
This course provides an understanding of human growth through life and of
the sociocultural, biological and psychological factors that influence the
growth of individuals and families. Growth related to diverse populations and
groups or special stresses is also a focus.
SWK 230
SWK 257
SWK 260
ELECTIVE COURSES ARE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS.
This concentration helps to focus social
workers on work in church congregations
or church-sponsored social programs and
projects. The concentration was designed
by the Departments of Religion and Social
Work. The concentration is achieved by
completing the following course of study:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 301 History and Analysis of
Social Policy
SWK 306 Social Work Practice I:
With Individuals
SWK 307 Field Work I:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 316 Social Work Practice 11: With
Families and Groups
SWK 3 17 Field Work 11:
Integrative Seminar
SWK 402 Research I: Fundamentals of
Social Work Research and
Evaluation (.5)
Social Ministries
252 Social Work
History and the Analysis of Social Policy
This course focuses on social change through community organization and
influencing policies. Students build an understanding of communities, human
service agencies, and policy practice in the local community. (Prereq.: senior
standing or consent of instructor)
Social Work Practice Ill: With Communities and Policies
This course describes the historical and contemporary systems of human service. The values and social movements that form charitable and governmental
responses to human needs and the contribution of social workers historically
will be explored. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor)
Social Work Practice I: With Individuals
Field Work II: lntegrative Seminar
SWK 317
SWK 402
Social Work Practice 11: With Families and Croups
This course builds skills in the problem-solving model with diverse populations through lecture, classroom exercise, and regular class work focusing on
generalist practice in group and family work. (Prereq.: SWK 306, SWK 307,
and candidacy status)
SWK 316
This is the first part of a sequence introducing students to basic research
methods that social workers commonly use in their practice. Students learn
not only to become knowledgeable consumers of social work research but also
to develop beginning skills in evaluating social work practice and social service programs using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Research I: Fundamentals of Social Work Research and Evaluation
(.5 course)
Progressively-responsible, s u p e ~ s e dprofessional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a social
service agency. A total of 120 hours, continuing SWK 307, plus an integrative
seminar. (Prereq.: candidacy status; concurrent with SWK 316. P/N grading
only)
Field Work I: lntegrative Seminar
Beginning supervised professional practicum experience in a social work
agency that focuses on interviewing experience and relationship building. A
total of 120 hours, plus a small-group integrative seminar. (concurrent &th
SWK 301 in day program and SWK 306 in day and WEC. P/N grading only)
This course covers the basic features of the helping process, theoretical foundations, principles, and techniques of social work with individuals, and development of relationship building skills. Includes video-taping laboratory sessions. (Concurrent with SWK 307 Integrative Seminar and with SWK 301 in
the day program, and junior standing)
SWK 307
SWK 306
H COURSES RESERVED FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORSONLY
SWK 406
SWK 301
Social Work 25
This course reviews professional ethical practice, organizational analysis,
strategies for agency change, and client empowerment, and social work career
planning. (Prereq.: Senior and candidacy status)
The Social Worker as Professional
Continuation of SWK 407; a total of 120 hours plus integrative seminar.
(Prereq.: Senior and candidacy status. P/N grading only)
Field Work IV: lntegrative Seminar
Field work practicum, a total of 120 hours plus integrative seminar. (Prereq.:
Senior and candidacy status. P/N grading only)
Field Work Ill: lntegrative Seminar
This is the second part of a sequence in which students learn to use evidence
in evaluating whether their practice and programs are helping or harming
clients. Since these courses cover the graduation skill of Quantitative
Reasoning, students learn to apply techniques of statistics and data analysis in
research and evaluation. (Prereq.: SWK 402 and MPG 3)
Research II: Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programs
(.5 course)
SWK 499
SWK 399
SWK 299
SWK 295
SWK 199
See description on page 92.
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 91.
lnternship
See description on page 92.
Directed Study
Special themes in social work specified in subtitle.
Topics:
See description on page 91.
lnternship
Internships and lndependent Study Courses:
SWK 419
SWK 41 7
SWK 407
SWK 403
!54 Social Work
s
Diane Pike (Chair), Eric Buffalohead,
Lars Christiansen, Gany Hesser,
Michael O'Neal, Tim Pippert, James
Vela-McConnell
Sociology Faculty
Students are encouraged to select as
electives some of the non-traditional learning models available, such as internships,
independent study, and field studies. The
department urges students to use
Augsburg's metropolitan setting as a laboratory for learning. Internships, service
learning, and cooperative education enable
majors to apply the theories and research
skills of sociology while they explore
career alternatives. Augsburg alumni who
have majored in sociology are currently
employed in the human resources departments of both government and private corporations, in the criminal justice field, and
as professors of sociology. Others have
used their majors as preparation for
advanced study in areas such as law, the
ministry, social work, urban planning, and
human services.
The goal of the department is to guide
students in gaining knowledge of the social
order, how it affects them in their daily
lives, and how it can be applied to their
vocation. Sociology majors develop an
understanding of the theories of society
and social groups, learn to create and use
scientific tools of analysis, and practice the
application of sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
ociology is the study of society as a
whole and of human social organization in
groups. The sociological perspective provides a way to better understand the social
world and how human beings come to
think and act as they do.
Students interested in community
crime prevention as well as the traditional
aspects of criminal justice-courts, prisons, probation, and law-will be served by
this concentration in the major. Additional
courses required for the concentration are:
SOC 211, SOC 231, SOC 265, SOC 277
and an upper division Internship approved
by the department. See Diane Pike for
advising and visit the department Web site
for details.
Concentration in Crime and
Community
This concentration is designed to give
sociology majors a concentration in urban
community studies, which includes an
applied sociology focus emphasizing city
and community planning with a required
internship. In addition to the seven core
courses, students are required to take four
additional courses: SOC 211, SOC 381,
SOC 399 and one additional elective. See
Gany Hesser for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
Concentration in Community Studies
Note: SOC 399 is highly recommended.
Majors must have a 2.0 or better in each
required course to receive credit in the
major.
Major
Ten courses including:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 349 Organizational Theory
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 Research Methods
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 485 Sociological Theory
SOC 495 Senior Seminar
and three additional sociology courses.
-
A course of study designed for students
who plan to work in organizational settings including corporate, government, and
non-profit sectors. Students will learn how
organizations are structured, function, and
change, how people relate in organizational settings, and how organizations succeed
and why they sometimes fail. The concentration both theoretically and experientially equips students with skills to effectively
lead and manage organizations, and to succeed within organizations while achieving
their personal career and professional
goals. Courses required beyond the core
major requirements are: Work and Society
(SOC 222), a practicum in Advanced
Organizational Analysis and Development,
and three courses in related fields-one
from BUS 242 or ECO 113, one from
PSY 373 or BUS 340, and one from
SPC 345 or SPC 410. See Professor Lars
Christiansen for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
Concentration in Organizational
Analysis and Development
This concentration offers sociology
majors an opportunity to examine and
develop the methods and theoretical perspectives used by cultural anthropologists
to study and understand the dynamics of
culture. To complete the concentration, the
sociology major must complete five additional courses beyond the seven core
courses. Two of those courses must be
SOC 241 and SOC 499. The remaining
three courses must be selected one each
from three course groupings: World
Cultures, Anthropological Research, and
Theoretical perspectives. See Eric
Buffalohead for advising and visit the
department Web site for details.
Concentration in Cultural
Anthropology
256 Sociology
To complete departmental honors in
sociology and graduate with distinction
from the college, the student must have a
minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and
overall. In addition, students must: (1)
successfully complete an internship, independent study, or cooperative education
experience; (2) submit a portfolio including an honors essay and completed papers
and projects. See department chair and
website for specific requirements. An appli-
Departmental Honors/Craduation
with Distinction
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers that
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Department of Education to
identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Teaching Licensure Major
The intent of the social psychology
concentration is to provide sociology
andlor psychology students with a solid
disciplinary foundation along with specific
coursework to strengthen a cross-disciplinary social psychological perspective.
Coursework will emphasize research skills,
theoretical analysis, and applied work in
areas intended to prepare students for
careers in law, consulting, research, and
social policy, as well as many other areas.
In addition to the seven required sociology
major courses, students must take:
PSY 105, PSY 325, SOC 399, and PSY 491.
See James Vela-McConnell for advising and
visit the department Web site for details.
Concentration in Social Psychology
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? Sociology offers insights
into discovering the world and one's place in it. Course study focuses on an
understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions
with each other. (Fall, spring)
Community and the Modern Metropolis
How is community possible in the context of multicultural, social, and
ideological forces that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and
structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this theme.
(Fall, spring)
Work and Society
Through a sociological analysis of the social and technical organization of
work in capitalist society, this course explores the various meanings of work,
the work ethic, the functions and schools of management, social relations at
work, and the character of past and contemporary occupations and industries.
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
The term family is a universal concept, yet its membership, rituals, and
functions vary dramatically across world cultures and sub-cultures in the
United States. Family systems are explored with respect to cultural and historical settings, variations among families, and modem cultural and social
patterns. (Fall, spring)
Foundations of Cultural Anthropology
Course objectives include giving students an understanding of anthropological
methods and theories, the concepts of race and culture, an appreciation and
awareness of differing cultures, and an awareness of the role cultural anthropology has in understanding contemporary human problems. (Fall, spring)
Race, Class and Gender
Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse
backgrounds-race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality-receive unequal
portions of wealth, power, and prestige in our society. This course focuses
on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality.
(Fall, spring)
SOC 21 1
soc 222
SOC 231
SOC 241
SOC 265
Five courses including SOC 121 and at
least two upper division courses taken at
Augsburg College. Students are required to
have at least a 2.0 GPA in courses counting
toward the minor.
Minor
SOC 121
cation for departmental honors/graduation
with distinction must be completed by
spring of the junior year. Successful completion of
honors in socioloqualifies
the student for
gy
graduation with distinction from the college.
Sociology 25
Cultures of Violence
What are the dynamics underlying different forms of violence? This course
takes violence in its many forms as a topic for sociological analysis and concludes with an examination of non-violent alternatives to conflict. (Offered on
rotating schedule)
SOC290
Organizational Theory
What is the nature of these modem organizations in which we spend so much
of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect
to their goals, culture, technology and structure, as well as corporate deviance.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society in tenns of sociological analysis with particular emphasis on contemporary sociological research on
religious movements and institutions in American society. (Prereq.: SOC 121
or consent of instructor. Fall)
Statistical Analysis
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the
social sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding quantitative analysis-be it in an academic journal or a daily newspaper. (Prereq.:
MPG 3. Fall)
Research Methods
Good research40 you know it when you see it? Can you produce it yourself? Social science research skills are learned through the practice and application of the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and data analysis.
(Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor. Spring)
Social Psychology
How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct
society? This course analyzes the dynamic tension between the self and
society, as well as the major questions, issues, perspectives, and methods of
the field. (Prereq.: Soc 121 or consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
Emphasis centers on alternative theories and approaches to planning and
shaping metropolitan areas. Readings, simulations, outside speakers, and walking research field trips in a seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 349
SOC 360
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
SOC 381
SOC 300, 301, 302, 303, 304 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests that
are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
Introduction to Criminology
What do we know about crime in American society? How can we explain
crime sociologically? Topics include: theories and patterns of crime, police,
courts, corrections, and criminal policy. (Fall)
SOC 277
258 Sociology
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Topics: Senior Seminar
This capstone experience provides the opportunity for majors to integrate the
sociology program and general education, develop an understanding of the
applied value of sociology, and articulate a sense of vocation and professional
identity. Pass/No Pass grading. Seniors only. (Spring)
SOC 495
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
lndependent Study-Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students) develops,
making extensive, systematic, and integrated utilization of resources available
in the metropolitan community, supplemented by traditional College
resources. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 andfor consent of instructor. Fall, spring)
lndependent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92. (Prereq.: SOC 121, consent of instructor and
department chair. Fall, spring)
SOC 299
SOC 399
SOC 498
SOC 499
See listing under Modem Languages.
SPANISH
lnternship
See description on page 91.
SOC 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
Modern Sociological Theory
An examination of the major theoretical traditions within sociology, tracing
the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Prereq.:
Two courses in sociology including SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall)
SOC 485
Social Problems Analysis
How do social problems develop? What can be done about them? This course
engages the sociological imagination in an attempt to draw connections
between micro-level analysis and macro-level analysis, linking our own private
troubles with public issues. (Prereq: Soc 121 or consent of instructor)
Sociology 259
O
Speech/Communication and Theatre
Arts Faculty
Martha Johnson (Chair), Julie Bolton,
Michael Burden, Darcey Engen, Robert
Groven, Daniel Hanson, David Lapakko,
Deborah Redmond
Prospective majors should meet with a
departmental adviser as early as possible to
design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
The Augsburg communication major
focuses on competency in both speech and
writing, as well as effective use of media.
Since the study and practice of communication is grounded in both the humanities
and the social sciences, majors are encouraged to include such related subjects as
aesthetics, ethics, philosophy, logic, literature, statistics, and research methods in
their programs.
Since communication careers demand a
broad educational background, the department strongly encourages a second major
or two minors in fields such as business,
economics, English, history, international
relations, political science, psychology, religion, social work, sociology, or theatre arts.
ur quality
.
. of life, both personally
and professionally, depends in large part
upon the quality
of our communication. A
.
.
communication major at Augsburg is
designed to enhance understanding of
communication in a variety of contexts
and to improve communication skills.
Five additional electives from the following:
SPC 329, SPC 345, SPC 399, SPC 495, SPC
499; THR 350, THR 360; BUS 301. BUS
302; PHI 120, PHI 241, PHI 260; POL 380,
POL 326, POL 342, POL 370, POL 375;
PSY 325, PSY 371; REL 383; SOC 362,
SOC 363
Professional Communication Studies
Emphasis
Required of all communication majors:
SPC 111 Public Speaking
or SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
SPC 188 Forensics Practicum
(non-credit)
SPC 321 Business and Professional
Speaking
or THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
or THR 360 Interpretive Reading
SPC 351 Argumentation
SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 355 Small Group Communication
One of the following: ENG 223, 225,
226,227
12 courses overall-seven required core
courses and five courses within one of
seven emphases. For transfer students, at
least six of these 12 courses must be upper
division courses offered at Augsburg.
Communication Major
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Five electives from: BUS 242, 340, 440;
INS 325; MIS 175,379; PSY 373; SOC 349;
SPC 329,345,399,410
Supervisory Management Emphasis
Five electives from: INS 325; PSY 373,485;
SOC 231,265,349,375; SPC 329,345,
399,410,480
Human Relations Emphasis
Five electives from: BUS 252, 352, 355,
357,450; SPC 329,399,410,480; POL
342
Marketing Communications Emphasis
Five electives from: ART 132, 224, 225;
BUS 242,252,355; MIS 379; PSY 373;
SOC 349; SPC 345,399,410,480; POL
342
Students interested in this emphasis are
strongly urged to take ENG 227
Journahsm as part of the major.
Public Relations and Advertising
Emphasis
Mass Communication and journalism
Emphasis
Five electives from the following: SPC 343,
347,348,399,495,499; ART 132,225,
330; ENG 226,227,241,327,347; POL
342,375; THR 232,325,350,360;
SPClTHR 333
Five additional electives from the following: SPC 329,345,399,410,480,495,
499; ART 132,225,330; SPC 345; BUS
340,355 or 450; CSC 160; INS 325; PSY
325,371,373; SOC 265,349,375
Organizational Communication
Emphasis
The honors major is designed to
encourage overall excellence as well as
outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student.
Honors majors must maintain a 3.5 GPA in
the major and a 3.0 GPA overall, and, as
part of their major program, complete a
substantial independent project of honors
quality (SPC 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their departmental adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
Departmental Honors
Students may petition the department
to include as part of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not listed
above. Such requests must be submitted in
writing to the departmental adviser for
prior approval. Also, students may petition
to include up to three courses from other
ACTC schools as electives, with prior
approval of the adviser or depament chair.
All day majors should plan to include
at least one internship (SPC 399) as one of
their electives.
We encourage all majors to participate
in Augsburg's interscholastic forensics program. Day students are required to attend
at least two interscholastic speech tournaments. Registering for and completing SPC
188 (Forensics Practicum) is required to
document participation. Students should
be aware that the tournament season is
essentially from October through midMarch, and should plan schedules accordingly
For All Seven Emphases
Option #2: A 20 page research paper with
complete documentation (using M U
Handbook as a style sheet)
Option #1: A 30-40 page research paper
with complete documentation (using M U
Handbook as a style sheet)
The project must result in one of the following options:
Criteria for project: the graduation with
distinction project must:
be centered on a topic in the SCT majors
be original and distinguished "by depth
of insight, by thoroughness of research,
by creativity;"
build on previous coursework in the
major as well as demonstrate proficiency
in General Education graduation skills of
writing, critical thinking, and speaking;
have an outcome made public through
public forum, symposium or performance;
result in the product or copy of the product retained by the college and archived
in the library
Eligibility: Students graduating with distinction in SCT must:
be a senior
maintain a 3.5 GPA in the major;
maintain a 3.5 GPA overall;
complete an individual project that is
departmentally approved according to
departmental criteria for graduation with
distinction;
have appropriate coursework for this
project;
register for 499 either in the fall or
spring of their senior year.
Please consult with your department
adviser regarding guidelines and procedures.
Graduation with Distinction
Six courses including:
SPC 111 Public Speaking
or SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
POL 342 Mass Communication in
Society
or SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
SPC 351 Argumentation
or SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 345 Organizational Communication
or SPC 355 Small Group Communication
ENG 223,225,226 or 227
Communication Minor
Note: The department will make
attempts to provide some budget and
resources (equipment, space) for graduation with distinction candidates on a firstcome, first-serve basis. However such
arrangements must be made early and are
purely up to discretion of the department,
depending on resources available at the
time. Availability of equipment, supplies,
budget and other resources cannot be guaranteed.
AND:
the carrying out of a substantial directing
project with a director's notebook, or
the execution of a substantial stage or
lighting design project including design
renderings and models, or
the execution of a substantial acting
recital including role analyses; notebook,
or
the execution of a substantial video or
film project including video scripts, story
boards of video/film project
Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of speaking in formal contest situations. Students must
attend three interscholastic speech tournaments in at least two of the following: informative speaking, persuasive speaking, Lincoln-Douglas debate,
speaking to entertain, andlor communication analysis. (Note: Students may
take either SPC 111 or 112 for credit, but not both.)
Forensics Practicum
SPC 112
SPC 188
SPC/THR 216 Introduction to 16 mm Film
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm. filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
A non-credit experience in forensics. Students must attend two interscholastic
forensics tournaments between October and March. (Fall, spring)
Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis,
style, listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Note: Students may take either
SPC 111and 112 for credit, but not both. Fall, spring)
This major, which includes secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in public schools
and allows them to become licensed to
teach at the middle school through the secondary level. Recommendation for teacher
licensure is granted only to students who
complete the requirements for this program with a minimum grade of 2.0 in
major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the major. All requirements in the major must be completed
prior to student teaching. The course
requirements for this program are listed in
the Department of English section of the
catalog.
Communication Arts/Literature
Teacher Licensure Major
SPC 111
Note: For transfer students, at least
three of these six courses must be upper
division courses offered at Augsburg.
Prospective minors must obtain prior
approval from a communication faculty
adviser.
Plus one of the following:
SPCJTHR 295 Topics: Screenwriting
THRIENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
SPC 347 Documentary Video
SPC 348 Broadcast Production I1
THR 366 Stage Direction
Six courses including:
ENG 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
SPCJTHR 216 Introduction to 16mm Film
SPCJTHR 333 Acting for Camera
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
SPCJTHR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
Film minor
Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Fall: alternate years)
Intercultural Communication
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and
performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and speaker credibility The class uses a series of speeches, ranging
from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students' speaking skills. (Prereq.: SPC 111 or
112)
SPC 352
SPC 351
SPC 348
SPC 347
SPC 345
SPC 343
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying
special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: SPC 111
or consent of instructor. Spring)
Persuasion
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze
public arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: SPC
111 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Argumentation
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on
post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine format news program and music video. (Prereq.:
SPC 343 or 347)
Broadcast Production II
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on
experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.
Documentary Video
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation
of employees, organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of
communication problems. (Fall alternate years)
Organizational Communication
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, script-writing, directing, and producing for video. Should be taken
concurrently with THR 333. (Fall)
Broadcast Production I
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies
to on-camera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which support acting on camera. Students are strongly encouraged to take SPC 343 concurrently or prior to taking this course. Alternate
years. Prereq: THR 232
SPCITHR 333 Acting for Camera
SPC 329
SPC 321
Interpersonal Communication
The Self and the Organization
Understanding through dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the
social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing
world. Collateral readings, open dialogue, and individual projects. (WEC only)
,A
leadership styles and conflict management. (Spring)
A study of g o u p dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making,
Small Croup Communication
messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome
communication barriers. (Spring)
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary
sources and methodology of research.
SPC 495
lnternship
See description on page 91.
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 92.
SPC 199
SPC 299
SPC 399
SPC 499
Internships and Independent Study Courses.
Public Relations/PromotionaI Communication
Public relations in the modem world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. (WEC only)
SPC 480
SPC/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways; and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read film as texts and
to interpret the cinema's larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENG 241
and JR/SR standing)
SPC 410
SPC 355
SPC 354
See department listings for the following
approved electives:
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 252
BUS 340
BUS 352
BUS 355
BUS 440
BUS 450
CSC 160
ENC 226
ENC 241
ENC 347
INS 325
MIS 379
PHI 120
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 485
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 375
THR 232
THR 325
THR 350
THR 360
T
In addition to learning skills specific to
theatre, students in theatre arts learn valuable skills applicable to other professions:
collaboration, verbal and non-verbal communication, organization, critical thinking,
leadership, creativity, and self-expression.
Involvement in theatre arts can help prepare students for such careers as law, education, business, communication, and jour-
Augsburg's location in the heart of a
major theatre center makes it an ideal
place to study theatre. At Augsburg we
seek to create every opportunity for students to grow both as theatre artists and
scholars, by encouraging connections
between our campus and the greater arts
community while also exploring connections between theory and application.
Student opportunity to make these connections includes course study, theatrical production work, participation in the Artist
Series (an annual series of events featuring
visiting theatre professionals from the Twin
Cities community who work closely with
students,) and attendance at numerous
professional productions in the Twin
Cities. Augsburg theatre productions are
treated as unique learning laboratories
where students can enter into creative collaboration with faculty and professional
artists-in-residence.
he study of theatre is firmly
grounded
. in the liberal arts, integrating knowledege
and principles from many academic and
artistic disciplines, including speecWcommunication, art, music, history, English,
literature, business, philosophy, and religion. Both the curriculum and dramatic
productions by the Theatre Arts Program
offer valuable cross-disciplinary connections for the campus while also providing
a solid base in classical, modern, contemporary, and multicultural theatre.
Ten theatre practicum units distributed as
follows: 1-5 Practicum Units in the performance area from THP 111 or THP118; 4-8
Practicum Units in the production area
from THP 112, THP 113, THP 114, THP
115 or THP 116; 1-2 Practicum Units in
the artistic area from THP 117, THP 119 or
THP 120.
Two electives from:
THR 116 Creative Drama
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and
Screen
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting
Eight core courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 328 Theahical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
I1
THR 366 Stage Direction I
Ten THR courses-eight required core
courses and two courses chosen from THR
electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units
taken as THP courses.
Theatre Arts Major
BACHELOR OF ARTS
nalism, as well as prepare theatre students
for careers in professional or academic theatre, television, and film. In order to prepare the student for graduate school or the
workplace, the department strongly
encourages a second major or minor in
such fields as speecWcommunication, art,
English, education, music, or religion.
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement
on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain
a 3.5 GPAin the major and a 3.0 GPA
overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of
honors quality (THR 499). Honors candi-
Departmental Honors
Majors must participate in two out of
three dramatic productions every year.
Students must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA
to have major participation in productions.
Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only.
Freshmen planning to major in theatre
arts should begin with courses THR 116,
222, 232; sophomores: THR 228, 245, 361,
362; juniors: THR 325,328,350,360,361,
365; seniors THR 365,366.
Unless you are a transfer student, all
eight core courses must be taken at
Augsburg; therefore, careful, early planning
is required.
Students may take a maximum of 13
credits in the major.
The following cross listed and capstone
courses are encouraged, but not required:
THRIMUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THRENG 325 Playwriting
THRISPC 333 Acting for the Camera
THR 399 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
THR 002 or 005 is recommended to fulfill
one of the lifetime sports requirements.
Please note that all Theatre Practicum
courses count as one theatre practicum
unit except for THP 116, Stage
Management (3 practicum units) and THP
115 Assistant Stage Managements (2
practicum units), because of the exceptional time requirement of these two practicum
areas.
Theatre Arts
Plus one of the following:
SPCITHR Topics 295: Screenwriting
THRENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Stage Design
SPC 347 Documentary Video
SPC 348 Broadcast Production I1
THR 366 Stage Direction
Six courses including:
ENG 241 Introduction to Cinema Art
SPCrrHR 216 Introduction to 16mm Film
SPC 343 Broadcast Production I
THRISPC 333 Acting for Camera
SPCrrHR 420 Issues in Contemporary
Cinema
Film Minor
Five theatre practicum units including
THP 111plus 4 theatre practicum units
from THP 112, 113, 114, 115, or 116. See
note above about THP 1151116.
Five courses including:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232 Acting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
or THR 362 Theatre History
Criticism I1
THR 366 Stage Direction I
Theatre Arts Minor
Transfers: Transfer students are
required to take a minimum of three
Augsburg upper division theatre arts
courses.
Please refer to departmental guidelines
and procedures under Speech/Communication.
Graduation with Distinction
dates should meet with their departmental
adviser prior to their senior year to develop
a proposal for the honors project.
11 required theatre (THR) courses (nonpracticum) :
THR 116 Creative Drama
THR 222' Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
This major, combined with secondary
education coursework and student teaching requirements in the education department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of theatre and
dance in public schools and allows them to
become certified to teach at the elementary
through the secondary level. The major is
limited to licensure for teachers of dance
and theatre arts with a theatre specialization and does not include licensure with
dance specialization. All theatre courses
are taught in Day School only. Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted
only to students who complete the requirements for this major with a minimum
grade of 2.0 in major and practicum courses, and with a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.5 in the major. All theatre requirements must be completed prior to student
teaching. For additional education requirements, see the secondary education section
of this catalog and consult with the education department.
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure
Major
Five courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism I1
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or
theatre criticism or theatre history
Theatre History and Criticism
Dramaturgy Minor
One recommended, but not required, theatre course:
THR'h4US 235 Skills of Music Theatre
'THR 222 is linked to an AUG SEM course,
but may be taken separately
'THR 295 has the following two prerequisites: THR/HPE, 002, Introduction to
Dance and THR/HPE 005, Modem Dance
and Improvisation (non-credit Lifetime
Sports classes) or an approved ACTC
dance course or consent of instructor.
For secondary education licensure coursework, see the secondary education section
of thls catalog and consult with the education department.
Also required:
ESE 320 Special Methods in Teaching
Theatre and Dance
Five total practicum units:
THP 111, 112, 113, 114 (light board operator); and one of the following: THP 115,
116, 117 (Assistant Director, Choreographer or Assistant Choreographer), or 120.
THR232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and
Asian American Theatre
THR 2952 Topics: Modem Dance,
Improvisation and
Choreography
THR/ENG 325 Playwriting
THR 328 Theatre Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism
I1
THR 366 Stage Direction
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Creative Drama
A study of theatrical movement, voice, mime, mask, acting with an emphasis
on active participation and reflective writing. Teaching and instructional methods of creative drama are included in course content.
lntroduction to Theatre
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental and emotional
preparation, and exploration of the creative approach to scene and character
study in American drama. Students attend and review live productions. (Spring)
Acting
Introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts,
magic, and art. Technical production experience, practical projects and theatre
tours. Open to all students. Lab required. (Fall)
lntroduction to Stagecraft
An introduction to dramatic art including major historical periods, plays,
artists; dramatic structure; basic concepts and techniques of the play production process. Students attend and review stage productions. (Fall)
An interdisciplinary approach to the topic using music and theatre techniques
to develop the student's basic skills of Music-Theatre. Concepts of diverse
music-theatre forms are introduced. Course includes reading, writing,
research, class discussion, exercises, small and large group participation, memorization and public performance. Students will attend and review live productions.
THRIMUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THR 232
THR 222
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 rnm. filmmaking. The student will
make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.
THRISPC 216 lntroduction to 16 mm Film
THR 116
Dance and Improvisation
Students will learn various phrases of movement incorporating floor exercises
and will learn to travel through space using level, volume, and floor pattern.
Improvisational techniques will be introduced and students will create short
improvisational pieces. (Prereq.: THR/HPE 002, 003, or instructor's permission. NOTE: Students are allowed to use only one of THR/HPE 002,003, 004,
or 005 to fulfill the lifetime sports requirement.)
THRIHPE 005 Lifetime Sports-Modern
(.O course)
to Dance (.O course)
This course offers an overview of various exercises and gives an introduction
to a variety of movement styles, cultures of dance, and stretches. Each class
includes a rigorous, physical warm-up, mixing yoga, pilates, and modem
dance.
THRIHPE 002 Lifetime Sports-Introduction
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Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
A survey of the theatrical performance styles, aesthetic theories, and plays of
traditional Asia and Asian American cultures. The course includes lectures,
films, videos, and demonstrations by visiting performers. (Fall: alternate years)
Introduction to scenery and lighting design for the stage. Each student will
execute two design projects dealing with stage design process. Class will take
theatre tours, have visiting designers, and practical involvement with the
Augsburg spring production. (Lab required, materials needed. (Prereq.: THR
228 or permission of instructor. Spring)
Theatrical Design
Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
Theatre History and Criticism II
THR 362
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the
Elizabethan through the contemporary theatres. Reading of several plays and
attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken
sequentially with THR 361. (Spring: alternate years)
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature, and criticism from the classical Greek through the Medieval period. Reading of several plays and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be taken sequentially
with THR 362. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Fall: alternate years)
Basic principles of oral interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama. Study written analysis, discussion, practice, and performance of readings before small
and large groups. (Prereq.: ENG 111. Spring)
Interpretive Reading
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement, relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics, and the
vocal mechanism. Theory and practice are combined in oral projects, reports
and papers, voice tapes, and individual coaching. (Alternate years)
THR 361
THR 360
THR 350
An exploration of acting principles and techniques as it enhances and applies
to on-camera effectiveness. This co-taught studio course also includes technology elements which support acting on camera. Students are strongly encouraged to take SPC 343 concurrently or prior to taking this course. Alternate
years. Prereq: THR 232
THRISPC 333 Acting for Camera
THR 328
An introductory course in writing for theatre. Students will learn the basics of
dramatic structure, methods of script analysis and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to finished product. (Prereq.: ENG 111 and one
literature course. ENG 226 also recommended. Alternate years)
THRIENC 325 Playwriting
THR 245
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Stage Direction
Basic directorial techniques: play analysis, production organization, technical
collaboration, casting, rehearsals, blocking, and characterization. Direction of
two pieces required, the latter for public recital. Permission from instructor
required. (Prereq.: THR 361, or 362, or 328, or consent of instructor. Spring,
alternate years)
THR 366
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
THR 299
THR 399
THP courses involve practicum teaching and learning in the 'Ontext of play Productions and are required for the Theatre
Arts Majorminor and the Dance-Theatre
Licensure Major. All THP Theatre
Practicum Courses are taken for non-credit
with Pass/No Pass grading. Evaluation by
the faculty mentor will be based on: 1. successful and timely completion of practicum
area for which student is registered, 2. pos-
THP courses require:
' Supervision by theatre faculty
' C ~ n ~ eof
n tinstructor
itive and professional attitude and work
ethic demonstrated by the student and 3.
demonstrated competency in practicum
area. The positive evaluation of each of the
areas must be sufficient enough to lead to a
minimum grade of 2.0 in order to receive a
P grade.
Independent StudyIResearch
See description on page 92.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
THR 199
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
THR 495
THRISPC 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both
contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to
provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and
to interpret the cinema's larger societal value and impact. Prereq: ENG 241
and JWSR standing
Advanced Acting
This course explores the elements of characterization through character analysis and extensive scene, monologue study. Emphasis is on a variety of roles
from the classics (Shakespeare, French neocl&sicism,~estorationcomedy, realism, and non-realism), culminating in public recital. (Prereq.: THR 222 and
THR 232. Fall or spring)
THR 365
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Theatre Practicum: Acting/Performance
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Participation as performer (or as orchestra member) in a main stage theatrical
production; in a main stage dance performance or recital (for DancdLicensure
majors only); or substantial participation as an actor in a Senior Directing
Project, in final scenes for Stage Direction (THR 366), or in interpretive presentations at 2 Forensics tournaments (at least 20 hours coaching and competition).
Theatre Practicum: House Management
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Substantial participation (20 hour minimum) in house management, ushering,
or box office.
Theatre Practicum: Set, Lights, Costumes
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Set or costume building, light hanging, for main stage production.
Theatre Practicum: Running Crew
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Work on running crew for main stage production: light or sound board operation, dresser/costume crew; stage and production manager for final scenes
from Stage Direction class.
Theatre Practicum: Assistant Stage Management
2 Practicum units (.O course)
Assistant stage management for main stage production.
Theatre Practicum: Stage Management
3 Practicum units (.O course)
Stage management for main stage production.
THP 112
THP 113
THP 114
THP 115
THP 116
tively because of the extraordinary
amount of time required of the student.
All other THP courses count as one
practicum unit each.
Transfer students are still responsible for
the full unit requirements (10 major/5
minor.) Six practicum units (major) or
three units (minor) must be completed
while at Augsburg, and units to be credited from previous schools should have
program verification or a letter from a
previous theatre adviser.
THP 111
Please note:
THP courses may be repeated.
Crew work required for classes/coursework does not count towards Practicum.
Work-study hours do not count towards
Practicum.
Completion of THP 115 and 116 count
as two and three practicum units respec-
A minimum of 20 hours of assessed participation by the student
Registration for THP course for semester
when practicum is completed
Registration for practicum before deadline dates set by the registrar's office
Theatre Arts 27
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Theatre Practicum: Senior Directing Project
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499.
See Metro-Urban Studies listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
URBAN
STUDIES
THP 120
Theatre Practicum: Senior Design Project
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499. A senior design project may be done in the area
THP 119
of scenery or lights in collaboration with another student's Senior Directing
Project if the student carries the design project out as a THR 499TTHP 119
combination.
Theatre Practicum: Senior Acting Recital
1 Practicum unit (.O course)
Must be taken with THR 499.
Assistant to the designer (scenery, lights, costumes, sound), assistant to the
director (dramaturgy, choreography/assistant choreography for main stage production).
Theatre Practicum: Artistic Assistance
1 Practicum unit (-0 course)
THP 118
THP 117
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Cass Dalglish (Coordinator),Kristin M.
Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Candyce
Clayton, Jacqueline devries, Grace B.
Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Doug Green, Milda
Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen, Barbara
Lehrnann, Lynne Lorenzen, Anita
Luttennan-Aguilar, Kathleen McBride,
Norma Noonan, Michael O'Neal, Timothy
Pippert, Judy Shevelev, Beverly J. Stratton,
Kathryn Swanson,Joan Thompson, James
Vela-McConnell
Women's Studies Faculty
The Women's Studies Program offers
both a major and a minor, and provides
students with academic preparation for
careers in human services, education, and
social work as well as graduate study.
he Women's Studies Program provides students with the oppo&nityto
examine critically women's contributions
and experiences in various historical and
cultural contexts. his is an inter-college
program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of
St. Catherine, and the University of St.
Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus
not only on gender, but also acknowledge
that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women's experiences.
T
Five courses that must include WST
201; three electives, one of which must be
upper division; and WST 495 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other
ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each
student's program must have the written
approval of the women's studies program
coordnator.
Minor
Both majors and minors are encouraged
to participate in one of the gender-focused
semester study abroad programs offered
through Augsburg's Center for Global
Education. Two programs have been preapproved for women's study credit:
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall
semester) and Gender and the
Environment: Latin American Perspectives
(offered spring semester).
Ten courses that must include WST 201
Foundations in Women's Studies, WST 495
(Seminar), and WST 199 or WST 399
(internships). The remaining seven electives are to be selected from approved
women's studies courses, and should
include at least two courses in the social
sciences, two in the humanities, and one in
cross-cultural studies. At least three courses must be upper division courses.
Students may take courses at any of the
colleges participating in the Women's
Studies Program. However, at least three
courses must be completed at Augsburg.
The writing component of the graduation
skills requirements for the women's studies
major must also be completed at Augsburg.
Each student's program must have the
written approval of the women's studies
program coordinator.
Major
Foundations in Women's Studies
WST 481
WST 366
WST 359
WST 341
INS 320
WST 313
Gender, Health, and Development
WST 311
in Latin America
Topics in Women's Studies
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
The Church and Social Change in Latin America
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
Women in Comparative Politics-Women
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental Justice in
Latin America.)
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Politics
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
American Indian Women
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Social and Environmental Justice in
Latin America.)
Environmental Issues in Latin America: Environmental Theology
and Ethics
(CGE Course. See International Studies, Crossing Borders: Gender and Social
Change in Mesoamerica.)
Topics in Women's Studies
U.S. culture including various disciplinary perspectives and theory. The course
includes guest speakers, a service-learning component at local glbtlsupporting
agencies, and some travel and experiences in the T e n Cities, including an
immersion experience outside of class time. Required experiential education
fee. Prerequisites: WST 201 or prior coursework in related fields (history, sociology, psychology) or consent of the instructor(s).
A study of basic issues surrounding sexual orientation in the contemporary
lssues in Cay and Lesbian Studies
This course will examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women in
non-Western societies, including their economic, political and social contributions, familial roles, and status in society. Emphasis will be placed on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of
women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and
how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen
from women's perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women's
experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation, and class.
WST 281
WST 305
INS 233
WST 201
276 Women's Studies
Women's Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and minors
who do not elect to do an independent study (499). It is offered at a different
college each year.
lnternship
See description on page 91.
Independent Study/Research
See description on page 92.
WST 399
WST 499
Women and Art
Women and Fiction
Criticism
Topics in Women's History
History of Women t o 1870
History of Women Since 1870
Human Sexuality
American Women and Politics
Topics in American Politics
Topics in Comparative Politics
Psychology of Gender
Family Systems
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
Feminism and Christianity
ART 352
ENC 236 or
436
ENC 480
HIS 311
HIS 380
HIS 381
HPE 316
POL 124
POL 421
POL 459
PSY 371
SOC 231
SOC 265
REL 441
See department listingsfor descriptions of thefollowing approved electives:
Any must be approved in writing by the women's studies coordinator
Directed Study
See description on page 92.
WST 299
Internships and Independent Study Courses:
WST 199
lnternship
See description on page 91.
WST 495
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Campus Maps - 301,302
Faculty Emeriti - 298
Faculty and Administration - 282
Officers - 282
Administration - 282
Faculty - 284
ELCA, Division for
Education - 281
Board of Regents - 280
Treasurer
Ron Nelson '68
Vice Chair
James E. Haglund
"Philip Sty'lmd '79 (2006)
MVP-Channels, ADC Telecommunications,
Minneapolis, MN
Dean C. Kopperud (2004)
Senior Vice President, National Sales:
Director for Oppenheimer Funds, New
York, NY
"Jean M. Taylor '85 (2006)
President, ~ a ~ l Corporation,
or
Eagan, MN
Glen J. Skovholt (2006)
President, Government and Community
Strategies, St. Paul, MN
*Dr. Ruth Johnson '74 (2006)
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo
Clinic; Mayo Breast Clinic, Rochester, MN
David J. Larson (2002)
Retired Businessman, Golden Valley, MN
*Glen E. Person '47 (2005)
Retired Businessman, Eden Prairie, MN
Ronald J. Peltier (2004)
President and CEO, Edina Realty Home
Services, Edina, MN
*Ronald G. Nelson '68 (2002)
Vice President and Controller, 3M
Company, Minneapolis, MN
*Julie R. Nelson '83 (2002)
Executive Director, The Dwight D.
Opperman Foundation, Minneapolis, MN
Jennifer Martin (2007)
Senior Vice President Corporate and
Human Resources, Lutheran Brotherhood,
Minneapolis, MN
Rev. Jose Antonio Machado (2004)
Pastor, El Milagro, Minneapolis, MN
Gloria C. Lewis (2005)
Director, Office of Minority and
Multicultural Health, Minnesota
Department of Health, St. Paul, MN
Beverly Thompson Hatlen (2005)
Founder and Board Chair, Minnesota Life
College, Richfield, MN
James E. Haglund
PresidentIOwner, Central Container
Corporation, Minneapolis, MN
"Michael R. Good '71 (2007)
Executive Vice President, NRT, Parsipanny,
NJ
,
*H. Theodore Grindal'76 (2002)
AttorneyFartner, Lockridge Grindal Nauen
EL.L.P, Minneapolis, MN
Michael 0.Freeman (2006)
Attorney, Lindquist & Vennum,
Minneapolis, MN
*Tracy Lynn Elftmann '81 (2002)
President, Customized Employer Solutions,
LCC, Edina, MN
*Rev. Gary E. Benson '70 (2002)
Directing Pastor, Zumbro Lutheran
Church, Rochester, MN
The year in parentheses after each name is the expiration date of current term. An asterisk
before a name indicates the person is an Augsburg graduate.
Secretary
Joan Volz '68
Chair
Kathryn H. Tunheim
*Joan L. Volz '68 (2006)
Welch, MN
Rev. Harold Usgaard ex oficio (2002)
Bishop, Southeastern Minnesota Synod
ELCA, Rochester, MN
Executive Director
Leonard G . Schulze
Secretary, Board of Directors
Dr. Dean Baldwin
Chair, Board of Directors
Raymond E. Bailey
Asst. Director for Colleges and
Universities
Sue Edison-Swift
Director for Colleges and Universities
Dr. Arne Selbyg
Director for Administration and
Planning
Vacant
DIVISION
FOR HIGHER
EDUCATIONAND SCHOOLS
THEEVANGELICALLUTHERAN
CHURCH
IN AMERICA
(ELCA)
Kathryn H. Tunheim (2004)
President and General Manager, GCI
Tunheim, Minneapolis, MN
"Dr. P. Dawn Taylor '78 (2002)
Des Moines, IA
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Came Carroll (1997). Co-director, Weekend College Admissions. B.A., Hamline
University.
Peggy Cemto (1991). Director of Academic Enrichment. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Hamline University.
Emiliano C h a d (2000). Director, HispanicLatino Student Services. M.A., St. Paul
Seminary School of Divinity-University of St. Thomas.
Nadia M. Christensen (1991). Director, International Partners. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A. University of Minnesota; Ph.D.; University of Washington.
Sally Daniels (1979). Director, Undergraduate Admissions. B.A., Augsburg College.
Robert Doljanac (1999). Director, Center for Learning and Adaptive Services. B.A., Indiana
University; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Barbara A. Edwards (2000). Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., College of Saint Benedict, M.B.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Women's Athletic Director. Assistant Professor of Health and
Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Ann L. Garvey (1998). Associate Dean for Student Affairs. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
M.A., Loyola University;J.D., University of Minnesota.
Orval J. Gingerich (2001). Associate Dean for International Programs. B.A., University of
Iowa; M.Ed., University of Colorado; Ed.D., University of Virginia.
Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men's Athletic Director. Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Neb.; M.Ed., University of Nebraska;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Administration
William V. Frame (1997). President. B.A., M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., University of
Washington.
Richard S. Adamson (1989). Vice President for Finance and Administration. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; Certdied Public Accountant.
Christopher W. Kirnball (1991). Vice President for Academic and Learning Services and
Dean of the College. Associate Professor of History. B.A., McGill University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Susan J. Klaseus (2001). Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Community
Relations. B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.P.A., John F: Kennedy School of
Government, Haward University; M.A., Hamline University.
Thomas E Morgan (1983). Vice President for Enrollment and Market Development.
Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of
Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Betty A.Wade (2000). Chief Operating Officer. Director of Human Resources. B.A., M.P.A.,
Hamline University.
Officers of the College
Beginning year of service of faculty is indicated with parenthesis.
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Nancy Guilbeault (1980). Director, Counseling and Health Promotion. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
L.P., University of Minnesota.
Herald A. Johnson (1968). Director, Financial Aid. B.A., Augsburg College.
Daniel E Jorgensen (2000). B.A., M.S., South Dakota State University.
Wayne Kallestad (2000). Registrar. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of
Southern California.
Adrienne Kaufmann (2000). Program Director, Academic Program Development, Center
for Global Education. B.S., Mundelein College; M.A., Antioch University; Ph.D.,
George Mason University.
Benjamin G. Kent (1996). Director, Academic Advising. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.S., University of Oregon.
Ann M. Klamer (1993). Director, Residence Life. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens
Point; M.S., Ohio University
Liz Knight (1994). Co-director, Weekend College Admissions. B.A., Augsburg College.
Mark Lester (1987). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
St. Pius X Seminary; M.A., Mt. St. Mary Seminary.
Ann Lutterman-Aguilar (1993). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education.
B.A., Earlham College; M.Div., Yale University.
Janeen McAllister (2001). Program Director, International Travel Seminars, Center for
Global Education. B.A., Macalester College, M.A., University of Minnesota.
Kathleen McBride (1988). Co-site director, Central America, Center for Global Education.
B.A., George Mason University; Ed.M., Harvard University.
Regina McGoff (1992). Director of Marketing and Administration, Center for Global
Education. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Phoebe Milliken (2001). Acting site director, Namibia, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
Bates College; M.A., George Washington University.
Barbara E Nagle (1998). Director, Marketing. B.S., Ohio University.
Jane Ann Nelson (1999). Director of Library Services. B.A., University of Sioux Falls; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Julie A. Olson (1991). Director, Enrollment Center. B.A., Augsburg College.
Lois A. Olson (1985). Director, Center for Service, Work, and Learning. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Mankato State University.
Cindy G. Peterson (1981). Director, American Indian Student Services. B.A., University of
Minnesota.
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Dean for Adult Programs. Associate Professor of English.
B.S., St. John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., University of
Texas.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Associate Dean for Professional Development. Professor of
Modem Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Judith Shevelev (1991). Co-site director, Mexico, Center for Global Education. B.A.,
University of California at Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
Bao L. Thao (1998). Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. B.A., Colgate University.
Richard J. Thoni (1972). Assistant to the President. Director, Rochester Program. B.A., St.
Olaf College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Nancy J. Baker (2000). Consulting Medical Director, Assistant Professor, part-time,
Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.D., University of MissouriColumbia.
Karen G. Ballen (1998). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Kalamazoo College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio ArtistRercussion, part-time, Music. B.M., University of
Michigan.
Carol E. Barnett (2000). Studio Artist/Composition, part-time, Music. B.A., M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Joy E. Bartlett (2000). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., West Virginia State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
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Phillip C. Adamo (2001). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A. and
Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Duane L. Addison (1994). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University.
Sandra J. Agustin (1997). Instructor, part-time, Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Beth J. Alexander (2000). Assistant Professor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.S.
and D.Pharm., University of Minnesota.
Thomas M. Allen (2001). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.EA., Wayne State University; M.EA.,
University of Minnesota.
Brian R. Ammann (1988). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. Men's Basketball
Coach. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., North Dakota State University.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984). Associate Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestem Seminary.
Sheldon M. Anderson (1988). Instructor, part-time, History. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio ArtistFlute, part-time, Music. B.M., Augsburg College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988). Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Assistant Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.Div., Luther-Northwestem Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Faculty
Jim Trelstad-Porter (1990). Director of International Student Advising. M.A., The
American University.
Donald M. Warren (1978). Director, StepUP Program. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
David T. Wold (1983). Director, Campus Ministries. College Pastor. B.S., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Joe Young (1998). Director, Pan-African Center. B.A., University of Minnesota.
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William C. Capman (1994). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., University of IllinoisChicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Tami M. Carpenter (2001). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. Two B.S. degrees,
University of Minnesota.
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Aroti G . Bayman (1996). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of Edinburgh.
Anthony A. Bibus, 111 (1992). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St.
Thomas; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
William I! Bierden (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Vern M. Bloom (1965). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W, University of
Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Laura S. Boisen (1996). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.P.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1991). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado; MIA., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton (1975). Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts. B.S.,
M.EA., University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch (1997). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Northwestern College;
M.S.W., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Christine A. Bosquez-Heman (1999). Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies.
A.N., College of St. Catherine; B.H.S., Wichita State University; M.P.A.S.,
University of Nebraska.
Nora M. Braun (1997). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S.B.A., University
of Missouri-Columbia; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Stanley H. Brown (1997). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Iona College; M.Ed.,
Boston College.
Eileen M. Bruns (2000). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.S., M.S., Florida State
University.
Eric L. Buffalohead (1997). Assistant Professor of Sociology, Director of American Indian
Studies. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
Michael R. Burden (1990). Associate Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre
Arts (Designer and Technical Director). B.A., Augsburg College; M.EA., University
of Minnesota.
Janelle M. Bussert (1995). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div.,
Yale University.
Ralph J. Butkowski (2001). Instructor, part-time, Biology. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.S., PbD., University of Minnesota.
Marcia M. Byrd (2000). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. A.A., Mount St. Mary's College;
B.S., M.S., University of Minnesota.
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Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Associate Professor of English. B.A., College of St. Catherine;
MIA., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute.
Robert J. Danforth (2001). Instructor, part-time, Sociology, American Indian Studies. B.A.,
M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Jill A. Dawe (1994). Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Memorial University of
Newfoundland; M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
Donna K. DeGracia (1998). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., Ohio
State University; PA., Bowman Gray School of Medicine.
Jacqueline R. deVries (1994). Associate Professor of History. Director of A.C.T.C. Women's
Studies. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana.
Bridget A. Doak (1996). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., University of Dayton; M.A.,
Saint Mary's University.
Jay D. Dobberstein (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A.,
University of St. Thomas; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Suzanne L. Donsky (1997). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.
coursework completed, University of Minnesota.
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John C. Cemto (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island
College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Margaret M. Cemto (1991). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. Director of
Academic Enrichment. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Steven D. Chapman (1991). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Hamline University.
Nina N. Chenault (2000). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Lars D. Christiansen (2001). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., Clark University; M.S.,
Ph.D., Florida State University.
Tara K. Christopherson (1992). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Stout; M.EA., Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
C. Lee Clarke (2000). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Capital
University; M.Div., Trinity Lutheran Seminary; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Candyce L. Clayton (1990). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Macalester College. M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Joseph R. Clubb (1994). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., St. John's University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Nicholas A. Coult (2000). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Carleton College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Lany J. Crockett (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran
University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Suzanne I. Doree (1989). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of Delaware;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Sally Gibson Dorer (1998). Studio ArtistJCello, part-time, Music. B.M., New England
Conservatory of Music.
Linda A. Dorschner (2000). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Mankato State College; M.A., Mankato State University.
Steven A. Draheim (2001). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.EA., University of Minnesota-Duluth; M.EA., University of Minnesota.
Susan Sacquitne Dmck (1993). Studio Artisnoice, part-time, Music. B.A., Iowa State
University; M.A., University of Iowa.
Rebekah N. Dupont (1995). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of
Wisconsin; M.S., Ph.D., Washington State University
Grace B. Dyrud (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Barbara A. Edwards (2000). Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Associate Professor of
Business Administration. B.A., College of St. Benedict; M.B.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Catherine A. Egenberger (2000). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.S., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
David L. 0.Ehren (2001). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., Macalester College;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Ruth C. Enestvedt (1999). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Darcey Engen (1997). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; MIA., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor of Health and Physical Education. B.S., M.Ed., University
of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Associate Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St.
Thomas; M.A., Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Kenneth N. Erickson (1964). Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan
State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991). Studio Artist~Tmmpet,part-time, Music. B.A., Bethel College;
M.EA., D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn L. Erickson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia CollegeMoorhead; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Mindy S. Eschedor (1999). Studio ArtistlFiano, part-time, Music. B.EA., B.A., Central
Michigan University; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Mary L. Ewert-Knodell (1998). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
M.A., Mankato State University.
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Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Meny Beth Gay (1998). Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.L.A., Bethel College; A.N.,
Anoka Ramsey Community College; B.S., Metropolitan State University; M.S.,
University of Colorado.
Annette M. Gerten (1997). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., College of St.
Catherine; M.S.W., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jennifer L. Gerth (1994). Studio ArtistlClarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
Sandra E Gilbert (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College;J.D., William Mitchell College of Law.
Keith E Gilsdorf (2001). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., Moorhead State
University; M.A., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of NebraskaLincoln.
Nancy Schmidt Going (2001). Assistant Professor.of Religion. B.A., Valparaiso University;
M.A., Covenant Seminary.
Janet L. Goldstein (1997). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Hebrew University,
Jerusalem; M.S.W., Yeshiva University.
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Cherie L. Farseth (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
College of St. Thomas.
Ronald L. Fedie (1996). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Anita L. Fisher (1991). Instructor of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Montana.
Phillip E Fishman (1988). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Madison;J.D., Washington University; M.S.W., St. Louis University.
Richard M. Flint (1999). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Iowa State University.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. Women's
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., St. Cloud State University.
Bruce D. Forbes (1990). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Morningside College; M.Th.,
Perkins School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Stacey R. Freiheit (2000). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of Central
Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Janet Gottschall Fried (1998). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.M., Aquinas
College.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969). Professor of Philosophy. B.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Leola E. Dyrud Furman (2001). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.S.W., University of Chicago; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
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Matthew J. Haines (2001). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., St. John's University;
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University.
Lori Brandt Hale (1998). Assistant Professor of Religioin. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,
University of Chicago.
Anthony R. Hansen (1990). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A., University of MinnesotaMoms; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.S., University of WisconsinEau Claire; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., University of Toledo.
Philip L. Harder (2000). Instructor, part-time, Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Paul H. Grauer (1979). Men's Athletic Director, Instructor of Health and Physical
Education. B.S., Concordia College-Seward, Nebraska; M.Ed., University of
Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Karen M. Graves (1991). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Nansee L. Greeley (1996). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Professor of English. B.A., Amherst University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Brown University.
William D. Green (1991). Associate Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Bradley L. Greenwald (1998). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. Music studies at The
University of Minnesota.
John C . Gregg (2001). Assistant Professor of History. B.A., Stanford University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Jeanine A. Gregoire (1996). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Richard A. Gresczyk, Sr. (1990). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.S., M.Ed.,
University of Minnesota.
Joan L. Griffin (1986). Professor of English. A.B., Washington University; M.A., Ph.D.,
Harvard University.
Robert C . Groven (1997). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.A., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy J. Grundahl (1993). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; M.EA.,
University of Minnesota.
Satya I?Gupta (1976). Professor of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961). Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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John U. Harkness (2001). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Harvard University.
Lee Ann Hartmann (2001). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.A., Augsburg
College.
Kathryn M. Hathaway (1997). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Macalester College;
M.A., Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Emily L. Hause (1995). Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of WisconsinMadison; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Robert G . Hazen (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Macalester College; B.S.,
M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971). Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
J.D., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Peter A. Hendrickson (1993). Associate Professor of Music. Director of Choral Activities.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Macalester College; M.A., Columbia University;
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music.
Robert S. Herforth (1966). Professor of Biology. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology. Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A.,
Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Notre Dame.
Angela K. Hochhalter (2001). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of
Minneso ta-Winona.
Stella K. Hofrenning (2000). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., University of
Maryland; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Norman D. Holen (1964). Professor of Art. B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.EA.,
University of Iowa.
David R. Holmes, 111 (2001). Instructor, part-time, Computer Science. B.A., Carleton
College.
Bradley P Holt (1981). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Linda M. Holt (2000). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of Minnesota;
M.N., University of Washington-Seattle.
James M. Honsvall (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., Bemidji
State University; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn B. N. Horowitz (1988). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A.,
M.B.E., University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio ArtistNiolin and Viola, part-time, Music. B.M.,
Indiana University.
Sumin Hsieh (1999). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.A., Tunghai University,
Taiwan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lee (Charles L.) Hurnphries (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.M.,
M.M., C.Ph., Indiana University
Mary A. Hunt (2000). Studio Artistmian0 Accompaniment, part-time, Music. B.A., Fort
Wright College of the Holy Names; M.M., Boston University; D.M.A., University
of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.Comm.,
University of Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Roberta S. Kagin (1974). Associate Professor of Music (Music Therapy). B.A., Park
College; B.Music Ed., M.Music Ed., University of Kansas.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers State
University.
Jane A. Kammerman (1986). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A.,
University of California;J.D., University of Minnesota.
Ned D. Kantar (1999). Assistant Professor of Music. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ashok K. Kapoor (1998). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.A.,
University of Delhi; M.A., M.B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Temple
University.
Robert A. Karlen (1973). Professor of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
W. James Kattke (1999). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Augustana
College; M.B.A., University of South Dakota; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute.
Deborah D. Katz (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. A.B., Stanford University;
Ed.M., Haward Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University
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Lisa E. Jack (1994). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Occidental College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Southern California.
Mary J. Jacobson (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., University of North
Dakota; M.A.Ed., Hamline University.
Rolf A. Jacobson (2000). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., University of St. Thomas;
M.Div., Luther Seminary; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Sophia J. Jacobson (1999). Instructor of Sociology (American Indian Studies). B.A.,
Metropolitan State University; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
William H. Jasperson (1990). Instructor, part-time, Physics. M.B.A., University of
Minnesota. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Associate Professor of Physics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Kathleen A. Johnson (1999). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.. University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.S., Mankato State University.
Martha B. Johnson (1988). Associate Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Daniel E Jorgensen (2001). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.S., South Dakota State
University.
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Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark D. Isaacson (1998). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., St. Olaf
College; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Stephanie L. A. Lach (2001). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. A.A., Rochester Community
College; B.S., Augsburg College; M.B.A., M.S.N., University of Texas-Austin.
Bonita S. LaDuca (1989). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Mercyhurst College; M.S.,
Ohio University.
Steven J. LaFave (1991). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A. Michigan
State University; M.A., University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Associate Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., PbD., University of Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook (2000). Instructor, part-time, Master of Arts in Leadership. B.S., Iowa
State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University.
Barbara A. Lehmann (2001). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Knox College;
M.S.W., Tulane University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio ArtistFrench Horn, part-time, Music. B.A., Potsdam
College of Arts and Science, SUW, M.M., Northwestern University.
Cheryl J. Leuning (1996). Instructor, part-time, Nursing. B.A., Augustana College; M.S.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah.
Susan Rector Li (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S.N., Duke
University; J.D., University of North Carolina.
Dallas H. Liddle (1999). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Grinnell College; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa.
Lynn E. Lindow (1985). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., Mankato State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rosemary J. Link (1986). Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Southampton;
C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Roseann Lloyd (1995). Instructor, part-time, English. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., M.B.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Anne M. Kaufman (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Hazel K. (Kathy) Kienzle (1999). Studio ArtistHarp, part-time, Music. B.M., The Juilliard
School; M.M., University of Arizona.
Mary A. Kingsley (1965). Associate Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., Middlebury College.
Merilee I. H e m p (1980). Assistant Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Alvin L. Kloppen (1976). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Augustana College; M.A., University of South Dakota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St.
Louis; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Sara G. MacDonald (2001). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.A., Augsburg College.
Sharon B. Mahowald (2001). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls; M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., Forest Institute of
Professional Psychology.
David C. Matz (2001). Assistant Professor of Psychology B.A., Bemidji State University;
M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University.
Paul K. McAlister (2001). Instructor, part-time, Philosophy. B.A., Minnesota Bible College;
M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary; Ph.D., Bethel Theological Seminary.
John C. McCaffrey (2000). Assistant Professor of Art. B.EA., University of WisconsinMadison; M.EA., University of Miami-Coral Gables.
Esther G. McLaughlin (1989). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of
California-Berkeley.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan
University; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Jane C. Melton (1999). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.A., Lindenwood
College; M.A., Tulane University.
Laurie H. Merz (2001). Studio ArtistBassoon, part-time, Music. B.M., Eastman School of
Music; M.M., University of Minnesota.
Cynthia J. Meyer (1994). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Macalester College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of
Tunis; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Diane M. Mikkelson (1997). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.A., California
State University; M.A., California State University-Northridge.
Jeannette H. Milgrom (1992). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Christian Social
Academy, Groningen, Netherlands; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.S., M.B.A.,
University of South Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell (1968). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Maryville College; M.A.,
University of Tennessee.
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J. Lynne E Lorenzen (1988). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., University of Iowa;
M.Div., Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., The
Claremont Graduate School.
Dawn B. Ludwig (1995). Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.A.,
University of Colorado, Denver; M.S., PA. Certification, University of Colorado
Health Science Center; Ph.D., Capella University.
Steven F! Lund (1982). Studio Artisflrombone, part-time, Music. B.S., University of
Minnesota.
Kyle M. Lundby (2000). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.S., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee.
Dee A. Lundell (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.A
M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia
Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Ronald G. Palosaari (1965). Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sharon K. Patten (1991). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.S.W., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Curtis Paulsen (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The Fielding Institute.
Richard W. Pearl (1992). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A., College of St.
Thomas.
Dale C. Pederson (1992). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Rick A. Penning (1993). Studio ArtistNoice, part-time, Music. B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
University of Cincinnati.
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Celeste M. O'Brien (1975). Studio Artisfliano, part-time, Music. B.A., Hamline University
Susan E. O'Connor (1994). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of
Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Michael E. O'Neal (1989). Assistant Professor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., University of
Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Vicki B. Olson (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Jack Osberg (1991). Head Football Coach. Instructor, Health and Physical Education. B.A.
Augsburg College.
Paul H. Ousley (1993). Orchestra Director, Instructor of Music. B.M., University of
Wisconsin - Eau Claire; M.M., Eastman School of Music.
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Susan K. Nash (1998). Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., University of
Minnesota.
Julie D. Naylor (2001). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration.
Eliawira N. Ndosi (1990). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Carleton College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
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James B. Moen (1998). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
William B. Monsma (1987). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A., Calvin College; M.Div.,
Calvin Seminary; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
William D. Morris (1987). Assistant Professor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., Oakland
University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University.
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Larry C. Ragland (1985). Professor of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri
State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
0.Nicholas Raths (1987). Studio ArtisdGuitar, part-time, Music. B.M., M.M., D.M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Deborah L. Redmond (1981). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Bruce R. Reichenbach (1968). Professor of Philosophy B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Kathy J. Reinhardt (1997). Instructor of Modern Languages. M.A., Middlebury College.
Karen Robards (2002). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Beloit College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., Washington University.
Mary K. Roberts (1994). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Mount Marty College;
M.A., University of St. Thomas.
M. Bridget Robinson-Riegler (1994). Associate Professor of Psychology B.S., Indiana
University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Nancy A. Rodenborg (2000). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.W, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney (1992). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.S., University of
North Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David A. Ross (2001). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Yale University; A.B.D., Oxford
University, St. Anne's College.
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Philip A. Quanbeck, I1 (1987). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary.
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Noel J. Petit (1984). Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
United Theological Seminary.
Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg (1994). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A.,
National University, Tehran; M.A., University of Nice; Ph.D., U.C.L.A.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Clayton A. Pharr (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., Claflin University;
M.S.W, Barry University.
Diane L. Pike (1981). Professor of Sociology A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale
University.
Timothy D. Pippert (1999). Assistant Professor of Sociology B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Milo A. Schield (1985). Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Iowa State University;
M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990). Associate Dean for Adult Programs. Associate Professor of English.
B.S., St. John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University
of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of
Washington; M.S.W.,University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Designer-in-Residence, part-time, Speech, Communication,
and Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., M I A , University of Minnesota.
David G. Schwain (1995). Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.B.A.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., Harvard University.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S.,
University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Associate Dean for Professional Development. Professor of
Modern Languages. B.A., Texas Christian University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Timothy J. Shaw (1995). Instructor, part-time, Physician Assistant Studies. B.A., St. Mary's
College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Charles M. Sheaffer (1995). Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.A., Metropolitan
State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Trygve R. Skaar (2000). Studio Artist/, part-time, Music.
Katharine E. Skibbe (2001). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Saint Mary's College.
Richard J. Spratt (1996). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Associate Professor of Music. Band and Jazz Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.C.I., College of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
John J. Stangl (1991). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Montana.
John P: Stein (1992). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.S., University of Detroit; M.A.,
University of Illinois.
Donald B. Steinmetz (1968). Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Linda Lee Stevens (1999). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., University of Northern
Colorado; MS., Mankato State University.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986). Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long
Island University.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., M.A., Boston University;
M.A., D.Th., Luther Seminary.
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Anthony R. Wagner (1993). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
David B. Washington (1997). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., B.L.,
J.D., University of Pittsburgh.
Pamela J. Weiss (1983). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Nebraska;
M.F!H., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia E Weiss (1991). Associate Professor, part-time, Education. Paideia Associate-inResidence. B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill.
Barbara A. West (1997). Instructor of Education. Faculty Coordinator of Teacher
Placement Licensing. B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University
Jean H. Whalen (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of
Minnesota.
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Joseph Underhill-Cady (1998). Assistant Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of
California-Berkeley; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of
Michigan.
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (2001). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Mankato State University
James A. Vela-McConnell (1997). Assistant Professor of Sociology B.A., Loyola University;
Ph.D., Boston College.
David E. Venne (1992). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D.,
Iowa State University
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part-time, MAL Program. B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Joan E. Thompson (1997). Assistant Professor of English. B.A., Fort Lewis College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993). Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Minnesota;
M.M., The Juilliard School.
Mark D. Tranvik (1995). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Yale
University; Th.D., Luther Seminary.
Cynthia K. Troy (1991). Instructor, part-time, Psychology B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Grace K. Sulerud (1966). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Karen T. Sutherland (1999). Associate Professor of Computer Science. A.B., Augustana
College; two M.S. degrees; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985). Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Maryann Syers-McNairy (1998). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Arizona State
University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Ruth L. Aaskov. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Earl R. Alton. Professor Emeritus of ChemistryDean Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Lyla M. Anderegg. Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Barbara L. Andersen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.,
Northwestern University.
Charles S. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of
Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological
Seminary, New York.
Ernest W. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Margaret J. Anderson. Professor Emerita, Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Oscar A. Anderson. President Emeritus. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; L.L.D., Concordia College, Moorhead.
Raymond E. Anderson. Professor Emeritus of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Richard A. Borstad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Maria L. Brown. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., Radcliffe
College.
John W. Yaeger (2001). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., University of Wisconsin;
M.S.W., Loyola University.
Larry J. Zimmerman (2000). Studio Artist, part-time, Music. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M.,
Boston University.
Steven M. Zitnick (2000). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Shimer
College; M.S., University of Utah.
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Marcus A. Wing (1995). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., Moorhead State University;
MS., Winona State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
J. Ambrose Wolf (1999). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S., MS., University of Muenster;
Ph.D., University of Cologne and KFA-Julich, Germany.
Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio ArtistISaxophone and Clarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St.
Olaf College; M.M., Northwestern University.
Robert D. Wykstra (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration. B.A., Calvin
coliege; M.B.A., Western ~ i c h i ~ University.
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Robert W. Clyde. Professor Emeritus, Institutional Research Analyst. B.A., Coe College;
M.A., Rockford College; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Ailene H. Cole. Professor Emerita of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts. B.A.,
Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly C. Durkee. Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Norman B. Ferguson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall
College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Henry G. Follingstad. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.E.E., M.S., University of
Minnesota.
Jerry Gerasimo. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Orloue Gisselquist. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Theodore J. Hanwick. Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.E.E., MS., Polytechnic Institute of
Brooklyn; Ph.D., New York University.
Katherine Hennig. Artist-in-Residence Emerita of Music. M.A., University of Minnesota.
Edwina L. Hertzberg. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
John R. Holum. Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Irene Khin Khin Jensen. Professor Emerita of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma;
M.A., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson. Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University
of Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Marie 0 . McNeff. Professor Emerita of EducationIDean Emerita. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Erwin D. Mickelberg. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Mildred "Mike" Mueller. Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan
University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Gordon L. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Richard C. Nelson. Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl. Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University
of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson. Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker. Associate Academic Dean ~fnerita.B.A., Eastern Michigan University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
~ a c d t yEmeriti 29
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Lauretta E. Pelton. Professor Emerita of Education. M.Ed., Marquette University.
Philip A. Quanbeck, Sr. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D.,
Augsburg Theological Seminary; M.Th., Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Gunta Rozentals. Professor Emerita of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Edward M. Sabella. Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.S., University of Rhode Island;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander. Dean of Students Emerita. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Leland B. Sateren. Professor Emeritus of Music. L.H.D., Gettysburg College; D.Mus.,
Lakeland College.
Edwin J. Saugestad. Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education. B.A., Augsburg
College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marjorie H. Sibley. Professor Emerita, Library. B.A., M.A., University of Illinois; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Eugene M. Skibbe. Professor Emeritus of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther
Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Clarice A. Staff. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., D.S.W.,
Columbia University.
Myles C. Stenshoel. Professor Emeritus of Political Science. B.A., Concordia College,
Moorhead; Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Ralph L. Sulerud. Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Philip J. Thompson. Professor Emeritus of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M I A . ,
University of Iowa.
Joel S. Torstenson. Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Rita R. Weisbrod. Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota;
Ph.D., Cornell University.
Mary Louise Williams. Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.EA., M.S.W., University of
Pennsylvania.
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300 Faculty Emeriti
COLLEGE M A P INFORMATION
1. Admissions Weekday Program
2. Admissions Annex and Wcckcnd
Admissions
3. Air Structure Entrance
(November through March)
4. Edor-Nelson Athletic Field
and Seasonal Air Struchlic
5 . Christensen Center
6. East Hall
7. Faculty Guest House
8. Foss, Lobeck, Miles, Center forWorship, Drama and Communication
9. Sverdrup Ilnll
10. Husby-Strom~nenTennis Courts
11. Icc Arena
12. Dcvclopment, PR/Comrnunications,
and Alumni/Parent Relations
13. Lindell Library
14. Maintennnce and Grounds Shop
15. Mortenscn Hall
16. Murphy Place
17. Murphy Park
18. Music Hall
19. Ncw Rcsidence Hall
20. Old Main
D. Faculty/Staff/Commutcr/Residcnt Parking
E. Resident Parking
F. Resident Parking
G. Admissions/Faculty/S taff Parking
H . Faculty/Staff Parking
I. Visitor Parking
J. FacultylStaff Parking
K. FacultylStaff Parking
L. Visitor Parking
M . Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking
N. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking
0. Fairview-University Parking Ramp
PARKING INFORMATION
A. Visitor Parking
B. Resident Parking
C . Commutcr Parking
21. Anderson Hall
22. Quad
23. Scicncc Hall
24. Security Dispatch Center
25. Shipping and Receiving
26. Melby Hall
27. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
28. Urness Hall
Street parking on campus is posted for
one-, two-, or four-hour limits. For certain
major events on campus during evenings
and weekends, parking is also available in
the commuter and visitor lots.
I-35W from the NorthTake Washington Avenue exit and turn left
on Washington (curves right to become
Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at 21st Avenue South.
I-35W from the SouthFollow the 1-94 St. Paul signs (move to
right lane after each of two mergers). Take
25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South.
1-94 West from St. PaulTake Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South.
1-94 East from MinneapolisTake 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn
left at 2lst Avenue South.
PUBLIC PARKING
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
4 MINNEAPOLIS
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Augsburg College, as affirmed in
its mission, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, natlonal or ethnic
origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, status
with regard to public assistance,
qr disability in its education
~olicies,admissions policies,
scholarship and loan programs,
athletic and/or school
administered programs, except
in those instances where religion
is a bona fide occupational
qualification. Augsburg Collegt
is committed to providing
reasonable accommodations t c
its employees and Its students.
A
About Augsburg 10, 18
Academic and Achievement Scholarships
31-32
Academic Advising 56
Academic Calendar 4-7, 54
Academic Divisions 56
Academic Information 53
Academic Internships 66
Academic Policies and Procedures 69
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 85
Academic and Learning Services 44
Academic Skills Center 44
Access Center 45
Accessibility 18
Accounting 104, 110-1 12
Accreditation and Memberships 11, 17, 18
Activities 43
Admissions 14, 20-24
Administrative Officers of the College 282
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 83
Advanced Transfer Students 74
African American Student Services (see
Pan-Afrikan Student Services) 47
Air Structure 44
Alumni Center 15
American Indian Studies 166-167
American Indian Student Services 47
American Sign Language 191
AmeriCorp Scholarship 32
Anderson Hall 14, 50
Application Procedures 20, 31
Applied Economics 131
Architecture Minor 94
Art 93-97
Art History 93, 96-97
Asian American Student Services (see Pan
Asian Student Services) 47
Asian Studies (see East Asian Studies) 128-129
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program 83-84
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) 59, 62
Associated Support Organizations 16
Athletic Affiliation 18
Athletic Training Internship 155
Athletics 43
Audit Fee 26
Auditing Courses 82
Augsburg Echo 43
Augsburg Experiences 73
Augsburg Seminar 73, 98
Augsburgian, The 43
Calendar 4-7, 54
Campus Location 14, 18, 301-302
Campus Map 301-302
Campus Ministry 42
Campus Tours 20
Canadian Program 69
Career Services 67
Carlson (JeroyC. Carlson) Alumni Center 1
Center for Global Education 15, 63, 176-18
Center for Global Education Courses 63-65,
177-181
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) 44
Center for Service, Work, and Learning 66
Change of Program 71
Chemistry 118-123
Chinese 191
Chapel 15,42
Choir 43, 203, 21 1
Christensen Center 14
Class Schedule 90
Classification (Class Year) 82, 85
Coaching Endorsement 155
College Costs 2002-03 26
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) 83
College of the Third Age 16, 69
Commencement 86
Commons 51
Communication 260-266
Communication ArtsILiterature Teacher
Licensure 147
Community Service-Learning 66
Community Studies Concentration
(Sociology) 255
Computational Economics 124
Computational Philosophy 125, 218
Computer Science 123-127
Concert Band 43, 203, 21 1
Continuing Education Program 69
Cooperative Education 67
Costs 26-27
Counseling 48
Counseling and Health Promotion 48
Course Descriptions 90-277
Credits 90
C
Biology 99-103
Board of Regents 280-281
Books and Supplies 27
Business Administration 104-109
Business Administration and
Economics Major 106, 131
B
Early Admission of Freshmen 21
East Asian Studies 128-129
East European Studies 247-248
East Hall 14
Echo 43
Economics 130-134
Economics/Business Admin. Major 106, 131
Economics/Political Science Teaching Major
229
Edor Nelson Field 14
Education 135-144
Education for Service 11
Education (Master of Arts) 68
Elementary Education 136-137, 139-140
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities 142-143
Employment 35
Engineering 144-145
English 146-152
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program 84-85
English Placement Test 148
Enrollment 18
Enrollment Center 8, 70
Enrollment Deposit 27
Ensembles 203, 21 1
Entry-level Skills 74
Ethnic Studies 168
Evaluation and Grading 79, 82
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) 18, 281
E
Dance and Theatre Teacher Licensure Major
269
Dean's List 85
Degrees Offered 18, 54
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 83
Departments and Programs 90-277
Deposits 27
Development 8
Directed Study 92
Directory 8
Directory Information 87-88
Dismissal 85
Discrimination Complaints 52
Divisions and Departments 56
Dormitories 14, 50-51
Dual Degree Programs 59, 68, 144-145
D
Crime and Community Concentration
(Sociology) 255
Crossover Registration 71
Cultural Anthropology Concentration
(Sociology) 256
Gage Family Endowment (CLASS) 45
General Education Curriculum 72-78
General Education Requirements 72-78,
80-81
General Studies 153
German 190, 193-194
Gift Assistance 33
Global Education Center 15, 63, 176-181
Global Education Program
Courses 63-65, 177-181
Grade Point Average 73, 82
Grading 79, 82
Graduate Programs 67
Graduation (Applying for) 72
Graduation Level Skills 75-76
Graduation Requirements 72-78, 80-81
Graduation With Distinction 86
Grants 33
Gymnasium (Melby Hall) 15
C
Facilities and Housing 14, 50-51
Facts and Figures 18
Faculty 18, 55, 284-298
Faculty Emeriti 298-300
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid 31
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) 51-52, 87-88
Federal Work Study Program 35
Fees 26-27
Film Minor 263, 268
Finance Specialization (Business
Administration) 106
Financial Aid 18, 30-40
Financial Policies 28-30
Fine Arts 43
Fitness Center 49
Food Service 51
Foreign Languages (See Modern Languages)
Forensics 261
Former Students 23, 72
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication 15
Four-Year Assurance Program 86
French 190-192
Freshmen 20, 21
F
Experiential Education Programs 66-67
Explanation of Grades 79
Exploring Our Gifts 42
Index 30
Language Courses 190-197
Leadership (Master of Arts) 67-68
Leadership Studies Minor 168-169
Leadership, Service, and Performance
Scholarships 32-33
L
Karen M. Housh Tutor Center 44
K
Japanese 190, 194
JeroyC. Carlson Alumni Center 15
john Evans Learning Laboratory 44
J
Ice Arena 15
Incomplete Grade 79, 82
Independent Studies 91, 92
lnformation Technology Resources 55
Inter-Institutional Programs 62
Inter-Race 16
Intercollegiate Athletics 43
Interdisciplinary Studies 165-173
lnternational Baccalaureate Program (IB) 83
lnternational Business Minor 107
lnternational Business Specialization
(Business Administration) 106
lnternational Partners 176
lnternational Relations 174-175
lnternational Relations (International
Business) 174
lnternational Student Advising 49
lnternational Student Services 24, 49
lnternational Students 24, 49
lnternational Studies 175-183
Internships 66-67, 91
Intertribal Student Union 47
Intramural Athletics 43
I
Health and Physical Education 154-158
Health Clinic Services 49
Health Education 154-156
Health Insurance 49
Health Promotion 48
HECUA Courses 65, 181-183
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) 62, 65, 176, 181-183
HispanicILatino Student Services Program
48
History 159-164
History of Augsburg College 10
Honors Program 61-62, 164-165
Housing 14-16, 26, 50-51
Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center 49
H
306 Index
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Majors and Minors 56-59, 89-277
Management lnformation Systems 113-11
Management Specialization (Business
Administration) 106
Maps 301, 302
Marketing 116-117
Master's Degrees 54, 67-68
Math Placement Group (MPG) 75, 185-18
Mathematics 184-189
McNair Scholars Program (TRIO) 45-46
Medical Refund 30
Melby Hall 15
Membershi~s17. 18
Memorial i a l l (sverdrup-~ftedalMemorial
Hall) 16
~ e t r o b r b a nStudies 170-171
Middle East Studies Minor 172
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership (MNIlTP) 47
Minnesota Minority Education Partnership
(MMEP) 16
Minnesota Work Study Program 35
Minors 56-59, 89-277
MIS Courses 113-115
Mission Statement 10
Modern Language Skill 75
Modern Languages 190-197
Mortensen Hall 15, 50
Murphy Place (2222 Murphy Place) 15
Murphy's 51
Music 198-212
Music Business Minor 202
Music Education Major 199-200
Music Ensembles 203, 21 1
Music Hall 15
Music Performance Major 200
Music Re~ertoireTests 204
Music ~ h ' e r ~a~~u~i v a l e n ~ ~ l ~ e r t i f i c a t
202-203
Music Therapy Major 201, 209-210
M
Learning Disabilities Program 44-45
Legacy Scholarship 32
Liberal Arts Perspectives 76-78, 80-81
Library and lnformation Technology
Center 15, 18, 55-56
Licensure (Teaching) 60, 135-144
Lifetime Sports 76
Lindell Library 15, 18, 55
Loan Assistance 34-35
Location 14, 18, 301-302
Lutheran Leader Scholarships 33
Q
Paired Resources in Ministry and
Education (PRIME) Awards 32
Pan-Afrikan Student Services 47
Pan-Asian Student Services 47
Part-Time Students 26-27
Pass/No Credit 73, 79
Pastor 42
Payments 28
Performance Studies 203, 212
Performing Arts Scholarships 32
Perspective Requirements 76-78, 80-81
Philosophy 218-221
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships 32
Physical Disabilities Program (Access Center)
45
Phvsical Education 155. 157-158
~hisicalScience ~ e a c h i nLicensure
~
119,
214
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of
Science) 68
Physics 222-227
Piano Proficiency Test 204
Policies 17, 18, 51-52, 87-88
Political Science 228-233
Political Science/Economics teaching major
229
PortFolio Assessment Program 83-84
Pre-Professional Programs 60-61
Prerequisites 91
P,
Off-Campus Programs 18
Officers of the College 282
Official Notices 51
Ojibwe 190, 196
Old Main 15
Orchestra 43, 203, 21 1
Organizational Analysis and Development
Concentration (Sociology) 256
Orientation (AUG) 73, 98
0
NASA Scholarship 33
Natural Science Teaching Licensures
21 3-214
New Hall 15, 50
No-Credit Grades 79
Nordic Area Studies 172-173
Norwegian 190, 194-195
Notification of Admissions Decision 21, 22
Number Grades 79
Numbering of Courses 90
Nursing 215-21 7
Nursing (Master of Arts) 68
N
Scandinavian Studies (See Nordic Area
Studies)
Scandinavian Urban Studies 65, 181
Scholarships 31-33, 35-40
School Year 4-7, 18
Science Hall 15
Science Scholarship 32
Secondary Education 137-138, 140-141
Service-Learning 66
Sigma Pi Sigma 224
Skills Requirements 74-76
Smiley's Point 16
Social, Cultural, Recreational Activities 43
Social Psychology Concentration 235, 256
Social Studies 249
Social Welfare Minor 251
Social Work 250-254
Social Work (Master of Social Work) 68
Society of Physics Students 224
Sociology 255-259
Solid State Physics 223
Space Physics 223
Spanish 190, 196-197
Special Education 142-144
Special Interest Housing 51
Special Students (Non-Degree or Second
Degree) 23
Speech/Communication and
Theatre Arts 260-274
Sponsored Scholarships 35-40
Sports 43-44
5
Re-Admitted Students 72
Refunds 28-30
Regents 280-281
Regents' Scholarships 32
Registration 69-72
Religion 239-244
Religious Affiliation 18
Residence Life Program (see also
Housing) 50-51
Residence Requirements 74
Rochester Program 13, 70
~oom'bndBoard 26
ROTC 62
Russian, Central, and East European Studies
247-248
R
President's Greeting 2
President's Scholarships 31
PRIME Scholarship 32
Probation 85
P~y~h010gy
234-238
Public Relations and Communication 15
Index 30
308 Index
Teaching Licensure (see also individual
majors) 60, 135-144
Test Scores 20
Theatre Arts 267-274
Theatre History and Criticism Dramaturgy
Minor 269
T
StepUP Program 46-47
Student Activities 43
Student Affairs (see Academic
and Learning Services) 44
Student-Designed Major 57
Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF) 35
Student Employment 35
Student/Faculty Ratio 18
Student Government 42
Student Life 41 -52
Student Newspaper 43
Student Project for Amity Among Nations
(SPAN) 18
Student Publications 43
Student Rights 51-52
Student Standards of Behavior, Complaints,
Records 50
Student Support Services (TRIO) 46
Student Teaching Abroad 65, 135
Studio Art 93-96
Study Abroad 63-65, 175-183
Summer Session 8
Support Programs 44-49
Sverdrup Hall 16
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 16
7
Yearbook 43
Youth and Family Institute 16
Youth and Family Ministry Major 245-246
Youth and Family Ministry Partner
Scholarship 32
x, y, z
Weekend College 12-13, 21, 27-28, 70-71
Withdrawal From College 30, 72
Women's Studies 275-277
Work Study Program 35
W
Veterans 86
Vocation 42
v
Upper Midwest Association of Intercultural
Education (UMAIE) 18
Urban Studies 169-171
Urness Hall 16, 50
U
Theatre Practicums 272-274
Transcripts 20, 21, 28
Transdisciplinary Major 57-58
Transfer Regents' Scholarship 32
Transfer Students 22-23
TRIO Programs 45-46
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 26-27
Tutor Center 44
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Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change
without notice.
It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements and academic
policies contained in this publication and the 2002-2004 Catalog. If you have
questions about anything in this supplement or the Catalog, consult a faculty adviser,
the dean of the College, or the registrar.
Supplement information is listed under the same headings in the printed Catalog,
followed by page numbers in parentheses. Refer to these pages in the Catalog for
complete information.
This catalog supplcmun t amends inrormatiou given in the 2002-2004 Augsburg
Catalog. OnIy those sections that havc srths~rentinlchni~gesare included. Coust~ltthe
registrar's of~icror the Augsburg C a l a l online
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at cww.augshur~.eriu/catal~)g>
[or
inronnaltion im ncw or deleted courses, changes in course titlcs, or descriptions.
Checklist and Summary of Requirements for Graduation (page 80) . . . . . .12
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. .
Graduation Requirements (page 72)
Transfer Students (page 22)
5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. .
Academic Calendar. Weekend College (page 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Academic Calendar. Day Program (page 5)
Table of Contents
Spring Term 2004
Jan. 12Non. ................................ Classes begin
Jan. 19/Mon. .............................
Martin Luther King Day-no classes
Mar. 15/Mon. ............................. .Mid-term break begins
Mar. 22/Mon. ............................... Classes resume
.Early registration for fall
Apr. 5-16/Mon.-Fri. ....................
Apr. 9/Fri. ....................................Easter break
Apr. 23/Fri. ..................................Classes end
Apr. 26-29Non.-Thurs. .............Final exams
May M a t . ................................ .BaccalaureatdCommencement
Fall Term 2003
Summer...................................Freshman registration
Aug. 31-Sept. 2/Sun.-Tues. .........New student orientation
Sept. 3fWed. ............................... Classes begin
Oct. 24/Fri. ............................... Mid-term break (one day only)
Nov. 17-Dec. 5Non.-Fri. ............Spring term registration
Thanksgiving recess begins
Nov. 271Thurs. .............................
Classes resume
Dec. l/Mon. .................................
,.,,.Classes end
Dec. 12/Fri. ............................
Dec. 15-18/Mon.-Thurs. ..............Final exams
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
~www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>.
Spring Term 2004
Class weekends: Apr. 16-18, Apr. 23-25, May 7-9, May 21-23, June 4-6, June 11-13,
June 25-27
Winter Term 2004
Class weekends: Jan. 9-11, Jan. 23-25, Feb. 6-8, Feb. 13-15, Feb. 27-29, Mar. 12-14,
Mar. 26-28, Apr. 2-4
Fall Term 2003
Class weekends: Sept. 5-7, Sept. 19-21, Oct. 3-5, Oct. 17-19, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Nov. 14-16,
Nov. 21-23, Dec. 5-7
The academic calendar is subject to change. Refer to the registrar's Web page
for updated calendar and registration information at
cwww.augsburg.edu/enrolI/registrar>.
Students transferring from the Minnesota
State College and University System who
have completed the Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum, have earned the Associate of
Arts degree from MNSCU, and have a 2.5 (on
a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA or higher will be
given transfer status as outlined below.
Acceptance of courses submitted for
transfer is done by the registrar's office based
upon the official student transcript(s1.
Acceptance of courses presented for a major
or minor also requires approval of the
department. The major or minor department
may require certain courses or a minimum
number of courses be taken at Augsburg.
A cumulative grade point average (GPA)
of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better is required on
previous college work for admission to the
College.
Augsburg College limits transfer
coursework from two-year colleges once a
student has reached junior status. Students
may transfer a maximum of 64 semester
credits (96 quarter credits) from two-year
colleges. Once a student reaches junior
status, no additional credits will transfer
from two-year institutions toward the
minimum of 32 Augsburg credits required
for a baccalaureate degree. These courses
can, however, be used to meet Augsburg
Core Curriculum and major requirements.
Augsburg College welcomes students who
wish to transfer from other accredited
colleges or universities. College credit is
granted for liberal arts courses satisfactorily
completed at accredited institutions. The
College reserves the right not to grant credit
for courses where it considers the work
unsatisfactory, to grant provisional credit for
work taken at unaccredited institutions, and
to require that certain courses be taken at
Augsburg.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Replaces "ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS"
on pages 22-23 of current catalog
&
Note: No student who falls below the
standards for automatic admission to the
College will be considered for admission by
the Admissions Committee after August 15
for entry in fall semester or December 15 for
entry in spring semester.
Admission to a major, as well as
admission to the College, is sometimes
necessary. Please check with the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions and consult the
departmental section of this catalog.
3. Courses with D grades will not be accepted as
prerequisites or for application to majors. Some
Augsburg majors require additional prerequisite
coursework beyond the A.A. degree. Students
are advised to consult major departments for
major requirements upon transfer.
One Foundations of Fitness or activity
course if the student has transferred
an equivalent Foundations course.
This requirement is waived for
students who have transferred in two
equivalent courses.
College algebra or Math Placement 3
One graduation skill writing course in
the major
One course that meets the Quantitative
Reasoning Graduation Skill
requirement
The Modern Language requirement
One Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone Course
REL 300 Bible, Christian Theology, and
Vocation Course
2. All Augsburg Core Curriculum
requirements will be waived except:
1. Admission will be with junior standing
following the Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum. A maximum of 17 Augsburg
equivalent courses (64 semester credits or 96
quarter credits from a community college)
will be accepted once junior status is reached.
No additional courses may be transferred
from a community college.
The following applies only to the
MNSCU A.A. graduate:
1. Completion of 32 course creditsNo more than 13 course credits may be in
one department, except in certain approved
majors: accounting (B.A.) - 14; music
education (B.M.) - 17; music performance
(B.M.) - 20; music therapy (B.S.) - 17; and
social work (B.S.) - 15.
Degree requirements include completion of
a minimum number of credits, a major, the
Augsburg Core Curriculum, a minimum GPA
in major(s)/minor(s) and in total course work,
and residence.
Requirements f o r Undergraduate
Graduation:
All degree and course requirements must
be completed and verified in the registrar's
office prior to the anticipated date of
graduation (there may be no incompletes or
open courses on the academic record).
Students should apply before the start of
their last academic year to confirm remaining
graduation requirements. Application forms
are available at the Enrollment Center.
Each student must apply for graduation
at the end of his or her junior year.
Students who enter an academic program
with a baccalaureate or higher degree should
contact the registrar's office about specific
requirements for a second baccalaureate
degree or for the equivalent of a major. See
page 23 in the printed catalog in
Undergraduate Admissions-Special Students
(Second Degree).
Faculty advisers, the Academic Advising
staff, department chairs, and the registrar staff
are available for counsel and assistance in
program planning.
The responsibility for seeing that all degree
requirements are satisfied rests with the
student. All students are required to file a
graduation application with the registrar's
office one year prior to graduation.
Replaces "GENERAL EDUCATION
CURRICULUM" on pages 72-78 of
current catalog
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An Augsburg Experience integrates
experiential learning with academic learning.
It demonstrates enhanced learning and
reflects research and best practices in
experiential education. Approved Augsburg
Experiences meet two criteria: ( I ) Integrates
experiential learning with academic learning
and (2) Links on-campus learning to the
goals, mission, needs, or ideas of off-campus
people, organizations and/or communities,
either through community partners,
4. Augsburg Experiences-All student
must complete at least one approved
Augsburg Experience as a requirement for
graduation. Augsburg Experiences highlight
the College's commitment to experiential
education and active participation in the
broader community, both locally and globally
Five categories of approved experiential
learning opportunities are recognized as
Augsburg Experiences: internships, facultystudent research, community service, study
abroad, and off-campus immersion
experiences.
3. Completion of t h e Augsburg Core
Curriculum-Requirements for the Ausburg
Core Curriculum are listed in the next section
2. Completion of a MajorRequirements for each major are listed under
the departmental headings.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 32 total course credits
required: two courses by independent1
directed study; four courses of internship; an
six course credits with a grade of Pass (P). To
graduate with Latin honors, students may
take no more than two P/N graded courses.
Each department sets its own limitations on
the number of P/N graded courses that may
be applied toward the major and minor
programs, but normally students may apply
no more than two course credits with P
grades toward a major and no more than one
course credit with a P grade toward a minor.
The Departments of Education and Social
Work are examples of departments that allow
students to apply more than two course
credits with P grades within the major
program (two in major field courses plus
student teaching or field work practicums).
Cultivates the transformative discovery of,
and appreciation for, one's place of leadership
and service in a diverse world-vocatio and
caritas.
Calls for common inquiry into questions of
Christian faith and the search for meaning;
and
-Provides a liberal arts foundation and
promotes the acquisition of intellectual and
professional skills:
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed
to prepare students to become effective,
informed, and ethical citizens through their
engagement in a curriculum that:
THE AUGSBURG CORE CURRICULUM
6 . Residence-The last year of full-time
study or equivalent (no less than 7 of the last
9 creditslrequirements) must be completed at
Augsburg or within an approved ACTC
exchange program. No less than a total of 9
credits are to be taken at Augsburg College.
Contact the registrar's office if an official
inlerpretation is needed. Some departments
have a minimum number of courses that are
required to be taken in residence within the
major and minor. Consult the catalog
description of the majorlminor or the
chairperson of the department.
5. Grade Point Average-2.0 for most
majors. A minimum grade point average of
2.0 is required for all courses taken and
specifically for all courses that apply toward a
major or special program. Some majors,
licensure, and certification require higher
grades in each course or a higher grade point
average. (For example, see licensure in
education, music education, music
performance, music therapy, nursing, and
social work.) See the departmental section for
details.
professional activities, and/or travel. Augsburg
Experiences may be embedded in designated
courses that are part of the regular class
schedule or may be completed for zero credit
outside of the regular class schedule. The
length of time required, creditlno-credit
status, and grading options for approved
Augsburg Experiences will vary
All students must complete at least one
approved Augsburg Experience as a
requirement for graduation. Augsburg
Experiences highlight the College's
commitment to experiential education and
active participation in the broader
community, both locally and globally Five
categories of approved experiential learning
opportunities are recognized as Augsburg
Experiences: internships, faculty-student
research, community service, study abroad,
and off-campus immersion experiences.
Augsburg Experience
Transfer students entering with advanced
transfer status will take one Search for
Meaning course: REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation.
In these courses students articulate and
critically reflect upon Augsburg's concept of
vocation and ils meaning; Christian
theological concepts as well as concepts from
other religious traditions; and the meaning of
the Bible in Judeo-Christian thought, its
cultural contexts, and concepts of human
identity and vocation.
Two Search for Meaning course credits are
required except for the following:
Augsburg's Signature Curriculum is centered
on its identity as a college of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America. As a college of
the Church, Augsburg accepts as a basis for
its educational program the doctrines of the
Christian faith as revealed in scripture and
the creeds affirmed by the Lutheran Church.
It consciously affirms that all students should
reflect upon the Christian scriptures,
theological concepts, ethical values, their
own faith and values, and religious concepls
outside of the Christian faith as part of
becoming educated.
Search f o r Meaning
THE AUCSBURG SIGNATURE
CURRICULUM
Skills Requirements
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
The curriculum has three major components:
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses
THE LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATIOL
Engaging Minneapolis courses are specially
designed courses that make intentional and
substantial use of the resources of the Twin
Cities as they orient first-year weekday students
to the community where they will be studying,
living, and working during their college careers.
Most Engaging Minneapolis courses also fulfill
an Augsburg Core Curriculum or major
requirement. They normally are taken during the
first year, but may be taken in the second year.
Engaging Minneapolis
All students who enter the College as first-year
students in the weekday schedule program
must satisfactorily complete fall orientation
and the Augsburg Seminar. The Seminar is
attached to a first-semester major or Augsburg
Core Cuniculum course. Its purpose is to
introduce students to what it means to have
an Augsburg education and to help them
make the transition to college work.
Augsburg Seminar
In order to help them make the transition to
college and their new community, first-year
weekday program students are required to
take Augsburg Core Curriculum and
introductory major courses containing the
following components:
The Augsburg First Year
The Senior Keystone course connects the
broad liberal arts foundation with the
professional skills and in-depth study of the
major. It thus asks graduating students to
think critically, reflectively, and ethically
about their place in the world as leaders and
servants.
The Senior Keystone course provides a final
opportunity for exploring the central themes
of an Augsburg education- vocation and the
search for meaning in a diverse and
challenging world. Students will reflect upon
the meaning of their educational experiences
and consider issues of transition as they
prepare for their lives after Augsburg.
Senior Keystone
Writing
*Mathematics
Placement in writing, math, modern
languages, and critical thinking courses is
determined by the assessments. These tests
are a prerequisite for (not completion of) core
and graduation skills course requirements.
*Modern Languages
*Critical Thinking
There are entry level skills assessments in:
Entry Level Skills Assessments
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Art, Music, Speech/Communications and
Theatre Arts.
Two courses or approved activities from two
different departments:
Fine Arts
Note: The signature Search for Meaning
courses do not count as Humanities Liberal
Arts Foundation requirements.
English, History, Philosophy, Religion,
Modern Language (literature courses)
Two courses from two different departments:
Humanities
Economics, Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology
Two courses from two different departments:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
One course must be a lab science course.
Two courses from two different departments:
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Students choose two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially
designed interdisciplinary Connections
courses.) The list of courses meeting the
Liberal Arts Foundation requirement is
available online and from the registrar's office.
introduce students to knowledge and modes
of inquiry across a wide range of disciplines
and subjects. The course offerings in the
traditional liberal arts provide the opportunity
for students to acquire a broad and solid
foundation for their specialized study and
professional preparation.
,
Based on the math assessment result,
students will be enrolled in the
appropriate courses or advised on
preparation for retaking the math
placement exam. Students may retake the
Math Placement Exam once during their
first term of enrollment. Students are
required to take the Math Placement
Exam before registering for the first term
and should achieve MPG 3 by the end of
their first year at Augsburg.
u
All students are required to have their
math placement group (MPG)
determined. In some cases, students who
have transferred a mathematics course
taken at another college may have their
MPG determined by the registrar's office.
All other students must take the
Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which
is administered by the Academic Advising
Office. The exam is given during college
registration sessions and at other
announced times during the year.
Practice questions and other information
are available from Academic Advising.
Mathematics Requirement
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are
exempt from the critical thinking
assessment.
Students who do not achieve the
minimum entry score on the placement
exam are reauired to take GST 100
Critical Thinking.
Critical Thinking
- Requirement
The Mathematics assessment and
requirement as described below.
The Modern Language assessment as
described below.
The Writing assessment and
requirement as described below.
Advanced transfer students (who enter
with 1 3 course credits or more or an A.A.
degree accepted in transfer) take only the
following entry level skills assessments and
fulfill the following requirements:
Freshmen (all students entering with fewer
than seven Augsburg course credits) and
sophomore transfer students with fewer than
1 3 course credits are required to take entry
level skills assessments and satisfy all skills
requirements.
~n
Students should complete ENG 111 by
the middle of their sophomore year since
it is a prerequisite for Writing Graduation
Skill courses.
ENG 111 Effective Writing or the
equivalent with a grade of 2.0, ,'F or
higher, is required. Attendance the first
day of class is required.
Students should complete ENG 111 by
the middle of their sophomore year since
it is a prerequisite for Writing Graduation
Skill courses.
Effective Writing
Core Skills
Students who have transferred in an
equivalent course to ENG 111 are
excused from the entry level exam.
The entry level assessment determines
readiness for ENG 111 Effective Writing.
Students who do not satisfy the entry
level skill in writing will be required to
take ENG 101 Developmental Writing
before ENG 111.
Writing Requirement
The BW-CAPE language assessment is
offered to students who have had at least
a year of Spanish, French, or German
language studies in high school. It is
designed to assess and place students at
the appropriate course level for language
study Students may waive the modern
language requirement by completing this
assessment and placing at the 311 level
or above.
Modern Language Requirement
Students are encouraged to advance
their MPG as soon as possible. Students
must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In
addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3 ,
or 4 as a prerequisite.
Students in MPG 1 must take MAT 103
to advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2
must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG
3 . Students in MPG 3 must take MAT
114 to advance to MPG 4. No other MAT
course changes a student's MPG. A grade
of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to
advance to the next math level.
Two Foundations of Fitness courses are
required. HPE 001 Foundations of
Fitness (or a transfer equivalent) is
required of all students. The second
course may be chosen from a variety of
different lifetime activities. Students who
are not health and physical education
majors or intercollegiate athletes may test
out of one lifetime activity course.
Students may demonstrate proficiency
from a selected list of lifetime activities.
There is a fee to take the lifetime activity
proficiency test.
Foundations of Fitness
Students whose first language is not
English and whose score is below the
minimum on the ESL placement test
must fulfill the English as a Second
Language (ESL) requirement. The
requirement is satisfied by successfully
completing the ESL course(s) and
achieving a score above the minimum on
the ESL placement exam. Students who
complete the ESL requirement fulfill the
Modern Language Graduation Skill
requirement. Contact Academic Advising
or the English Department for additional
information.
Students who have demonstrated
competence in American Sign Language
by passing an approved course sequence
will have fulfilled the Modern Language
Skill.
There is a seven-year time limit on
language courses presented for transfer
and automatic waiver.
Requirements for the Modern Language
Skill are determined by placement test.
For a language previously studied,
successful completion (minimum grade of
2.0 or P) of one language course at your
placement level (112 or higher) satisfies
the requirement. For a language not
previously studied, successful completion
of a two-course sequence in the same
language with the minimum grade of
2.0P in both courses is required. Students
whose placement test is at 31 1 or higher
will be exempted from further language
study
Modern Language
All Writing Skill courses have the
prerequisite of ENG 111 or its equivalent. All
Quantitative Reasoning Skill courses have the
prerequisite of Math Placement Group 3 , and
all Critical Thinking Skill courses have the
prerequisite of passing the entry level Critical
Thinking Assessment or GST 100.
Graduation skill requirements typically
are embedded in required courses in the
major. Some departments, however, designate
courses outside the major or elective courses
in the major that fulfill this requirement.
Academic advisers will provide a list of these
courses.
An Augsburg education includes enhancement
of certain skills during the years in college.
Critical thinking, quantitative reasoning,
speaking, and writing skills are deliberate
components of certain courses. Students are
required to have one course each with Critical
Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning, and
Speaking skill components, and two courses
with a Writing Skill component. These
requirements are modified for advanced
transfer students (see page 10).
Graduation Skills Requirements
Foundations of Fitness courses are
non-credit courses and are not included in the
32-course graduation requirement.
Complete at least one Augsburg
Experience
Complete the Augsburg First Year
requirements. (Sophomore transfer
students are exempt from these
requirements.)
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
Complete two (2) Search for
Meaning courses.
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Complete the Augsburg Core
Curriculum.
Complete a major.
Maintain minimum cumulative grade
point average in major, minor, and in
total courses completed.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Other maximums are described on page 7
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . 17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . 20
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . 17
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
All new freshmen and all freshman and
sophomore transfer students must complete
the following requirements prior to graduation
(transfer credit may apply to these
requirements):
Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
This quick reference checklist is an
abbreviated version of the requirements for
graduation. As a summary, it is not
comprehensive and cannot substitute fully for
the complete degree requirements that begin
on page 7. Students are advised to read
carefully the full graduation requirements and
to consult frequently with their advisers to
ensure that all requirements for graduation are
met.
Replaces "CHECKLIST AND SUMMARY
OF GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION"
on pages 80-81 of current catalog
One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component.
One course with a Critical Thinking
component.
One course with a Speaking
component.
One course with a Critical Thinking
component.
Two courses with Writing
components.
Complete courses designed to fulfill the
following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or F! (Courses
meeting these requirements are designated
by the major.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations
of Fitness and one HPE activity
course.
Complete Modern Language
requirement (0-2 courses,
depending on initial assessment.)
Complete Eng 111
Achieve a Math Placement Group
score of three.
Modern Language Assessment
Critical Thinking Assessment
Writing Assessment
Mathematics Assessment
Fine Arts
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
Humanities
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses
from two different departments in each
domain. (Exceptions may be made for
specially designed interdisciplinary
Connections courses.)
2. Complete an Engaging
Minneapolis course.
1. Complete the fall orientation
and Augsburg Seminar.
...........
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Complete Modern Language
requirement (0-2 courses,
depending on initial assessment.)
Achieve a Math Placement Group
score of three.
Complete Entry Level Skill Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
Satisfy entry level skill requirements
in writing.
Fine Arts
Humanities
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Complete the Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements: Complete two courses from two
different departments in each domain.
(Exceptions may be made for specially
designed interdisciplinary Connections
courses.)
Complete one Augsburg
Experience
Complete REL 300 Bible,
Christian Theology, and Vocation
course
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
W Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum.
Complete a major.
W Maintain minimum cumulative grade
point average in major, minor, and in
total courses completed.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Other maximums are described on page 7.
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . 17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . 20
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . . 17
Accounting (B.A.) .
All advanced transfer students (those
entering with 13 or more credits) must
complete the following requirements prior to
graduation (transfer credit may apply to
these requirements):
W Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any one
department, with the following exceptions:
Complete one Augsburg Experience
Complete a Senior Keystone course.
Complete REL 300 Bible, Christian
Theology, and Vocation course.
Complete the Signature Curriculum:
W Complete the Augsburg Core Curriculum
W Complete a major.
W Maintain minimum cumulative grade
point average in major, minor, and in
total courses completed.
Other maximums are described on page 7.
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . .15
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . 17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . 20
Music Education (B.M.) . . . . . . . 17
Accounting (B.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . 14
W Complete 32 course credits. Of these: no
more than 13 courses may be in any
one department, with the following
exceptions:
One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component.
Students entering under the Minnesota
Transfer Curriculum with an A.A. degree
must complete the following requirements
prior to graduation:
One course with a Speaking
component.
One course with a Critical Thinking
component.
One course with a Writing
component.
Complete courses designed to fulfill the
following Graduation Skills with a minimum
grade of 2.0 or P. (Courses meeting these
requirements are designated by the major.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations of
Fitness or one HPE activity course
(depending on transcript
assessment.)
All students are required to file a
graduation application with the registrar's
office one year prior to graduation.
One course with a Quantitative
Reasoning component.
One course with a Writing
component.
Complete courses designed to fulfill the
following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P (Courses
meeting these requirements are
designated by the major.)
Complete HPE 001 Foundations of
Fitness or one HPE activity course
(depending on transcript
assessment)
Complete Modern Language
requirement (0-2 courses, depending
on initial assessment.)
Complete Entry Level Skills Assessments
and Core Skills Requirements:
Complete one college algebra course
course or achieve a Math Placement
Group score of three.
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