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Title: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Catalog, 2005
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Search Result: "If we are not for our children, who shall we be for?" -Paul Wellstone TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ... .............. ... . ... ....... . ..... .... .. .... .... 1 Education Department ..... . .. . .. ........ . .. . ... . ............ .2 Introduction ..... . .... . .. .... . ............ .....
Show more "If we are not for our children, who shall we be for?" -Paul Wellstone TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ... .............. ... . ... ....... . ..... .... .. .... .... 1 Education Department ..... . .. . .. ........ . .. . ... . ............ .2 Introduction ..... . .... . .. .... . ............ ... ..... .. . ...... .3 Elementary Education ..... .. ................ . . . ...... ........ 5 Secondary Education .... .. ............... .. .. . . .............. 6 Special Education . . ... . .. . . .......... . . . ...... ... . .... . ...... 7 Reading Endorsement .. . .. ............................... . .. .9 Student Teaching .... . .... ... . ... . ... . ........ . .....•... . .... 9 Graduate Degree Completion ........ .. .. ...................... 10 Course Descriptions ... ... .. .................. . . . ..... . ...... 12 Admissions Requirements .. .............. . .. . . . .... . .. . ...... 18 International Applicants .... . . .. . ............................. 19 Academic Policies ......... .. .... ............ .... . . . . .. . ... . .20 Fee and Payment Information . . .. ... . .. . ...................... 23 Financial Aid ........ . . . . ............................ . ..... 25 About Augsburg .. .... .... ............... . . .. . ........ . . . ... 27 MAE Faculty . .... . . .. . ... ............... .. .. . ... . . . . . ...... 28 Campus Maps ........ . ... ........................... back cover WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT We are pleased that you are interested in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program, which offers teaching licensure within a master's degree. Augsburg has a long history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota. We know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals-and here's why. OUR PHILOSOPHY. The Education Department program theme-Teacher as developing professional from classroom decision-maker to educational leadersuggests the expectations we have that our students will leave our programs prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the institution. Our department mission statement goes beyond leadership to also lay out our expectations for fostering "student learning and well-being by being knowledgeable in content, being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice, building relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively. " Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through course content, field experiences, and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students leave our programs prepared to be knowledgeable, collaborative, capable beginning teachers who imbue their practice with ethics, tolerance, and compassion. OUR FACULTY. Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct instructors, all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K-12 settings; all full-time faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and field experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of what we do and what you hope to do . We value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers. OUR ACCESSIBILITY. We realize that though teaching is your dream, your reality likely includes work, family, and personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face , we offer flexible scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals. As a student in Augsburg's Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly qualified teacher-the teacher you can become. Vicki Olson, Ph.D. Program Director The Augsburg College Education Department commits itself to developing future educational leaders who foster student learning and well-being by being knowledgeable in content, being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice, building relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively. PROGRAM THEME Teacher as developing professional, from competent classroom decision-maker to educational leader. PROGRAM DIMENSIONS What we do-concepts and strategies of teaching (being competent in pedagogy; building relationships) I How to assess and evaluate student ability and performance (MSEP 8: Assessment). I How to plan instruction to meet student needs (MSEP 7: Planning Instruction) I How to implement instruction to promote student learning (MSEP 4: Instructional Strategies) I How to manage children and classroom life effectively (MSEP 5: Learning Environment) I How to help students develop emotionally and socially (MSEP 2: Student Leaming; MSEP Standard 5: Learning Environment) I How to integrate technology and service learning into a learning environment. Who we teach-knowledge of children and youth (embracing diversity) I How students develop and learn (MSEP 2: Student Learning) I Similarities/differences across communities, cultures, learning styles, abilities, special needs , and lifestyles (MSEP 3: Diverse Learners) I Current issues affecting children and youth (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development; MSEP 10 Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships) Where we work-contexts of schools (collaborating effectively; being knowledgeable in content) I Foundational knowledge of schools and education in the U.S. (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development) I Collaboration and teaming skills (MSEP 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships) Who we are as individuals and teachers-personal stance and knowledge base (reflecting critically; being knowledgeable in content; being ethical in practice; developing future educational leaders) I Leadership skills (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development; MSEP 10 Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships) I I know and how I learn (MSEP 1: Subject Matter) I How I think: critically, creatively, ethically, reflectively (MSEP Subject Matter; MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development) I What I believe to be true about education and people; personal philosophy of education (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development) I What I can do to develop as a professional (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development) I How I communicate and understand the communication of others (MSEP 6: Communication: MS 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships) - I At Augsburg College you can pursue your dreams of becoming a teacher while continuing to work. We offer you an opportunity to earn your education licensure as a component of a Master of Arts in Education (MAE) degree through classes that primarily meet every other weekend and limited weekday evenings. Augsburg's MAE degree is flexible, for people who: I have a baccalaureate degree already and are seeking teaching licensure with an option to complete a master's degree; I are licensed teachers seeking a master's degree; I are seeking a master's degree in education without teaching licensure. Through weekend and weekday evening classes, students can earn licensure in: I Elementary education with a middle school specialty. Specialty areas in communication arts, math, and social studies are available through this program. The science specialty is available through a combination of weekday, weekday evening, and weekend courses. All education courses are available through weekend and weekday evening courses. I Secondary and K-12 education. Undergraduate majors in licensable content areas serve as the foundation for secondary and K-12 education licensure. These majors are evaluated by Augsburg's content area departments to determine remaining content area courses necessary for licensure. In general, a minimum of two courses within the licensure major must be completed at Augsburg. Social studies, art, and communication arts/literature are available entirely through weekend and weekday evening classes. Other licensure majors are offered primarily through weekday courses, including biology, chemistry, health education, mathematics, music education, physical education, physics, and theatre arts. All education courses are available through weekend and weekday evening courses. I Special education. Licensure areas in special education include emotional/behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. These programs, designed primarily for people who have already earned a baccalaureate degree and now want a teaching license, are comprised of two distinct parts. First is the licensure component. If you are seeking licensure and qualify for admission into the MAE program, you can take a portion of the licensure courses at the graduate level. While these courses do not fulfill all MAE degree requirements, they form the core of the master's degree. Second is the graduate degree completion component. Between four to six licensure courses completed at the graduate level with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA can be applied towards the MAE degree. Once licensure is achieved, you can continue to take graduate classes in education and leadership to complete the MAE degree. - Already licensed teachers can work towards the MAE degree through the following options: I Special education E/BD and LD I Reading licensure People seeking an education-related master's degree who do not want licensure can pursue an MAE degree, as well. These programs are made up of a core of graduate level education courses plus additional courses in leadership. Whether seeking licensure and/or a master's degree, this program allows you to change or enhance your career while fulfilling your family and professional commitments in the company of adults with similar goals. PROGRAM CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our graduate licensure and degree completion program. The Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their institutions and communities. ,. The leadership focus plays out in two ways. First, the additional work required in focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well a: requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students are required courses from our Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program. This provides the : aspects of leadership as part of their degree program. WEEKEND & EVENING WEEKEND, EVENING, & DAY Communication Arts Social Studies Mathematics Science ELEMENTARY SECONDARY & K-12 Art Communication Arts/Literature Social Studies Biology Chemistry Health Education Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics Theatre Arts/Dance SPECIAL EDUCATION - he graduate versions of the "slash" courses extend their knowledge beyond the basic o include at least two graduate-level udents the chance to focus on some Emotional/Behavioral Disorders Learning Disabilities LICENSURE COMPONENT The K-6 elementary with a middle school specialty license allows you to teach in grades K-6 and in your specialty area of math, science, social studies, or language arts in middle school. Augsburg Weekend College offers this license to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and meet admissions requirements, as well as to people seeking a bachelor's degree. Licensure requirements are offered at undergraduate/ graduate level. That means classes will consist of both undergraduate and graduate students, with graduate students having additional course responsibilities. The graduate course numbers are taken at the 500 level. The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and between four and six may also be applied toward the master's degree in education. EDC 200/522 EDC 206/566 EDC 310/533 EDC 410/544 EDC 480/580 EED 320/520 Orientation to Education (1.0) * Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) Learning and Development (l.O) * Special Needs Learner (I.O) * School and Society (1.0) K-6 Methods: Reading (l.O) * To complete the license, you will also need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE ll5 Chemical Dependency (.5) EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5) EED 310 K-6 Methods: Health/PE (.5) EED 330 K-6 Methods: Children's Lit./Lit. Arts (1.0) K-6 Methods: Art (.25) EED 34 I EED 342 K-6 Methods: Mustic (.25) EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)* EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science (l.O) EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5) EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5) * Middle School methods in specialty* (.5-1.5) Student Teaching (2.0) EED 48I,483 *Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related settings are required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences. UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS The number of supporting liberal arts courses required for licensure depends upon the courses taken previously as part of the bachelor's degree. Requirements are determined by: I Minnesota licensure standards for specific college level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science for all students seeking elementary licensure. I Minnesota licensure standards in a specialty area for middle school. Subject area specialties are offered in language arts, social studies, math, and science. Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. The Education Department determines the courses that are accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. In limited cases, life experience can be considered as a substitute for specific program requirements. In such cases students must provide significant evidence of competency in the affected standards. The College's Applicat~on of Prior Learning (APL) process is used as a framework. The Education Department determines what is accepted. - K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are offered in Weekend College through a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. Education requirements are offered primarily on a weekend schedule (along with a limited number of weekday evening courses) . Graduate-level licensure coursework is available to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and meet admissions criteria. The following majors are offered almost entirely through Weekend College: communication arts/literature, history or economics or psychology or sociology (all for social studies), studio art. The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and four to six may also be applied toward the master's degree in education. People seeking 5-12 licensure in social studies and biology, chemistry, or physics must complete a broad-based core of courses in their selected field in addition to the major. Previous coursework is accepted when appropriate. This is part of the evaluation of major coursework. EDC 200/522 EDC 206/566 EDC 310/533 EDC 410/544 EDC 480/580 ESE 300/500 Orientation to Education (1.0) * Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) Learning and Development (l.O) * Special Needs Learner (l.O) * School and Society (1.0) Reading and Writing in Content Area (l.O) To complete the license, students also will need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5) EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5) ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments (l.O)* ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 -2.0)* ESE 481 , 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0) *Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related settings are required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences. UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS The equivalent of a major in a content area is required for K-12 and 5-12 licensure. Students who have majored in a field in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework evaluated by the major department at Augsburg. Additional coursework tied to licensure standards is generally required. - The following majors are offered primarily or entirely through the weekday program: biology, chemistry, physics, health and physical education, theatre/dance, mathematics. LICENSURE COMPONENT Learning Disabilities Core There are two licensure options in the K-12 Special Education program: emotional/behavioral disabilities, and learning disabilities. Both of these programs qualify you to teach in special education programs and positions. Many students get licensure in both emotional/behavioral and learning disabilities. Students wishing to earn a Learning Disabilities licensure in addition to a Emotional/Behavioral licensure will take the above courses in the Emotional/Behavioral core, and two additional specialty courses. Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core SPE 434/534 The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and up to six may also be applied toward the master's degree in education. EDC 200/522 EDC 206/566 EDC 310/533 EDC 410/544 EED 320/520 SPE 400/500 SPE 410/510 Orientation to Education (1.0) * Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) Learning and Development (1.0) * Special Needs Learner (1.0) * K-6 Methods: Reading (l.O)* Teaching Students with Emot./Behavioral Disabilities (1.0)** Implementing Assessment Strategies SPE 420/520 SPE 430/530 Planning, Design, and Delivery (1.0) ** Instructional and Behavioral Practices SPE 440/540 Parent and Professional Planning (1.0)** SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities (l.O)** Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities (1.0)** A student wishing to earn only a Learning Disabilities licensure would take all of the Emotional/Behaviorial Disabilities core class as well, with the exception of SPE 4 30/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices. (1.0)** (1.0)** - To complete the license, students will also need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE 115 EDC 220 EED 330 EED 350 EED 360 Chemical Dependency (.5) Educational Technology (.5) K-6 Methods: Children's Lit.IL.Arts (1.0) K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)* K-6 Methods: Science (1.0)* Student Teaching (1.0-2.0) *10-20 hours of field experience are required as part of this course. Students currently working in schools can often use their school employment for their field experience. **These courses are taken during the internship year. A significant amount of contact with students labeled EBD or LD is required. The ideal situation for the internship year is to be working in a K-12 setting with these students. Students not currently employed in schools must be available for extensive volunteer field placements during the internship year. Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. The Education Department determines the courses that are accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. Eligibility To be eligible to apply to the Special Education program, students must: I have college credits, an associate degree, or degree and/or licensure in another field; and I be currently employed in a K-12 setting as a paraprofessional or licensed teacher; and/or I have experience working with students who are labeled with emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities, as well as considerable time available for volunteer field placements. - Innovative Model This program is based on an internship model that allows coursework and experience to occur simultaneously In addition to student teaching, students must complete two 40-hour field placements where they will gain experience working with students from age groups different from their internship site. This program is built on an inclusive education model. Under this model, students learn how to work closely with both special and regular educators to facilitate inclusion of special education students into the regular education classroom. Augsburg College also offers a K-12 Reading Endorsement program. This endorsement has been established to provide teachers with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to expand their knowledge and practices in the area of reading instruction. Candidates for this license will complete 4.5 credits of coursework that have been designed to meet the requirements established for this license by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts in Education degree. These courses include: EED 520 K-6 Methods: Reading (LO)* ESE 500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas (LO)* EDC 505 K-12 Literature in the Classroom (.5) EDC 508 K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation (LO) EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership (LO) EED 320/520 and ESE 300/500 are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students. EED 320/520 is part of the elementary and special education initial licensure programs, and ESE 300/500 is part of the secondary initial licensure program. The rigor of the course is increased for those taking it at the graduate level. The following policies apply for licensed teachers seeking the reading endorsement: I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are graduates of Augsburg College or completers of Augsburg licensure programs within the past seven years will not be required to retake the entire version of EED 520 or ESE 500. However, they will be expected to complete the requirement for the graduate portion of the course that they may have taken at the undergraduate level (EED 320 or ESE 300) within the context of a half-credit graduate level independent study. If the graduate level of the course was taken as part of the initial license (EED 520 or ESE 500) within the past seven years, students do not need to repeat it or do the independent study. I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are graduate/completers of Augsburg College, but not within the past seven years, will be required to take EED 520 and/or ESE 500 at the graduate level. I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are not graduates of Augsburg College will be expected to take EED 520 and ESE 500 at the graduate level as part of the endorsement program. STUDENT TEACHING All education students are required to complete student teaching in their content area. In the MAE program, student teaching is completed after the core education classes are completed, but before the master's completion electives and final project. Student teaching generally lasts for 12 weeks; however, it may vary slightly for some specific content areas. During that time, students work full time as student teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty member. Students register for two credits of student teaching, and meet at Augsburg College for a student teaching seminar three times during the term. Most placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. However, students do have the opportunity to teach abroad, where students do half of the student teaching experience in the metro area, and the remaining portion in another country. Opportunities to teach abroad are available around the world, and it is a wonderful opportunity to build a global perspective in education. - Students progress in graduate coursework during the licensure program. The licensure coursework forms the Master of Arts in Education core, with up to six Augsburg graduate-level licensure courses fulfilling the master's requirements. Declaration of Intent to Complete Students who have been admitted into the MAE program must formally declare their intent to complete the master's degree beyond licensure. This can be done any time during coursework, and up to one year after completing student teaching. Students have seven years to complete the degree after filing the intent to complete form The declaration of intent is made to the MAE program coordinator. Graduate-level courses in which a 3.0 or better is achieved will be accepted into the degree program. If a graduate course is graded 2.5 it can be accepted into the MAE degree completion program as long as the cumulative GPA remains at 3.0 or higher. A maximum of two courses at 2.5 can be used to complete the MAE degree. Students need nine graduate-level courses to complete the MAE. Between four and six courses can be drawn from the appropriate core; the remaining courses will be education or leadership requirements and electives. Once graduate-level students have declared their intent to complete the master's degree, they are eligible to take Master of Arts in Leadership and other education graduate courses. If education graduate courses are used as electives in the degree completion component, they must be drawn from a pool of education non-licensure courses offered at the graduate level. In most cases students will complete the licensure component prior to the graduate degree. The MAE program is also open to students seeking a master's degree without licensure. Students taking this path file Intent to Complete forms with the MAE program director prior to taking their first graduate-level course. The same GPA standards apply (3.0 or better on coursework) and the core of the graduate program is made up of four to six graduate-level licensure courses, plus the degree completion options outlined for those seeking licensure. The difference is that these students are not required to complete the undergraduate courses in education and liberal arts that are required for licensure. Graduate Degree Completion To earn a master's degree beyond the core of education classes, students will need to successfully complete a minimum of three additional graduate-level courses. They are: I A research methods course, typically ML 514 I An elective course, chosen from leadership-focused courses in the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program (see page 11) I A research- or leadership-based final project Students bringing fewer than six graduate-level licensure courses into the degree program must complete additional leadership or education graduate courses to reach the total of nine required courses. - The research methods course will help prepare students to evaluate and document research for use in their final project or paper. In this course, both qualitative and quantitative research methods will be examined. The leadership elective courses allow students to examine issues of leadership at a personal or institutional level. The goal for the graduate degree completion component is to foster the development of teachers as leaders within the institution and community as is in line with our program theme and department mission statement. FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts in Education final project, which serves as the capstone of the master's program: a Leadership Application Project or action research. LEADERSHIP ELECTIVE OPTIONS The Leadership Application Project is a research-based study that links issues of leadership and education with the degree candidate's personal interests. The character of the project will vary with the nature of the investigation and the materials involved, but will always be application oriented. The central component of the Leadership Application Project is the demonstration of leadership ability through a concrete research-based project appropriate to the candidate's workplace or place of service. Students taking this option will register for EDC 585 Independent Study and work closely with a project adviser from Augsburg College. ML510 Visions of Leadership ML 511 Creativity and Problem-Solving ML 520 Self Identity, Values, and Personal The second option is action research in education. Action research is a collaborative, self-reflective research method designed to be used in real situations, and is aimed at solving real problems. The goal of action research is to gain better knowledge of one's practice while improving the situation in which the practice is conducted. This option is composed of two half-credit courses taken in sequential terms. The first course, EDC 586, introduces students to action research, a form of research that simultaneously contributes to the practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of social science. The second course, EDC 587, is focused on collecting and analyzing data. It culminates in a symposium where students present their research in a public forum. Growth ML525 Personality and Systems Theories ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective ML 565 Women and Leadership - Many education courses in the Master of Arts in Education program are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Both undergraduate and graduate students take courses together, with graduate students having additional responsibilities and expectations. Graduate courses are offered at the 500 level. All courses are 1.0 credit unless noted otherwise. EDC 410/544 The Special Needs Learner The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department or special permission of instructor) EDUCATION COURSES EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience. (Undergraduate prereq.: ENG 111, sophomore standing) EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EDC 505 Literature in the Classroom (.5 course) This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. The study of student reading development, the knowledge and use of gathering and analyzing data of students' reading, and designing and applying appropriate reading curriculum based on this information. EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course) EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations. The study of effective leadership and professional development strategies for individual schools and school districts, reading standards, state and federal reading legislation, and fiscal and budgetary operations. The focused implementation of knowledge and skills gained in reading licensure coursework. EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) - EDC 480/580 School and Society The study and use of literature in the K-12 classroom. EDC 508 K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSES EEO 310 K-6 Methods: Health/Physical Education (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education and health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admissions to department) EEO 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children's Literature Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 331 Middle School Methods: Communication Arts/Literature-Writing (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school level. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 341 K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 342 K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 360 K-6 Methods: Science Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course) Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program portfolio. - SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSES ESE 340 5-12 Methods: Science ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science taught concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) . •. ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) ESE 310 5-12 Methods: Social Studies Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in social studies taught concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) ESE 320 5-12 Methods: Theatre/Dance Introduction to the teaching of theatre and dance in schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to the department) ESE 330 5-12 Methods: Mathematics Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) - ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for elementary concentration in communication arts/literature and for communication arts/literature license. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. NOTE: Students seeking 5-12 communication arts/literature license do not need to take ESE 300.) ESE 351 5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) ESE 352 5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle school and high school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) ESE 360 K-12 Methods: Visual Arts Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience.(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) ESE 370 K-12 Methods: Music SPE 420/520 Planning, Design, and Delivery Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual program plans and to create effective learning environments for students labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department) ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program portfolio. SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES SPE 315 Critical Issues: Special Education Seminar (.5) This course is designed to support students seeking special education licensure throughout their internship year. Issues related to special education and their specific settings are the focus of the course. The department portfolio is completed as a part of this course. SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual models as they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department) SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies This course examines the assessment process from the prereferral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department) SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities, which includes the medical and sociological aspects specific to learning disabilities. It will also teach students how to access information relevant to the field. SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are labeled EBD . It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active, and non-aversive approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning, and functional assessment. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department) SPE 434/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities This course will teach students how to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate instruction and strategies that support the learning of students identified as having learning disabilities. The specific focus will be on the areas of reading, writing, and listening comprehension; and math, reasoning, and problem solving skills. SPE 440/540 Parent and Professional Planning This course examines the role of families of students with special needs, specifically those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form strong connections with community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111, PPST and admission to department). - GRADUATE-LEVEL RESEARCH REQUIREMENTDEGREE COMPLETION ML 514 Research Methods Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. ML 530 Ethics in Communication Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. GRADUATE-LEVEL ELECTIVES At least one elective must be taken from the following Master of Arts in Leadership courses. ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world-view. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values of learning and leadership strategies. ML 525 Personality and Systems Theories - Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow, May, and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems' theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals, and contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present-their intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations, and justification. ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and manage these processes in their organizations. concrete project appropriate to the candidate's workplace or place of service. EDC 586 Action Research in Education (.5 course) This course will introduce students to action research, a form of research that simultaneously contributes to the practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of social science. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. Action research is used in real situations, and is aimed at solving real problems. The goal of action research is to gain better knowledge of one's practice while improving the situation in which the practice is conducted. This is the first of a two-trimester course. ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective EDC 587 Action Research (.5 course) This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups. The second term of this course involves intensive data analysis, writing, and sharing of the degree candidate's research. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. The trimester will culminate with a symposium in which student work will be presented in a public forum. ML 565 Women and Leadership A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants. MAE FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS EDC 585 Leadership Application Project The Leadership Application Project is a research-based study that links issues of leadership and education with the degree candidate's personal interests. The character of the project will vary with the nature of the investigation and the materials involved, but will always be application oriented. The central component of the Leadership Application Project is the demonstration of leadership ability through a - Admission into the Master of Arts in Education program is a two-step process: admission into Augsburg College Graduate Studies, and admission into the Education Department. AUGSBURG GRADUATE ADMISSION Immediate graduate admission requires applicants to hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0). Any graduate courses taken will also be factored into the cumulative grade point average. However, if an applicant holds a graduate degree with at least a 3.0 grade point average, he or she is waived from holding a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average . ·.· . Applicants with cumulative grade point averages between 2.5 - 3.0 will be admitted to the undergraduate-level licensure program until they achieve a 3.0 or better in 2.0 courses at Augsburg College. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Education Department Admissions Committee. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, with students being admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. To apply to the College, the following materials must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions: I Completed application form I $35 non-refundable application fee I A one-to-three page statement about the applicant's teaching aspirations I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred I Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ADMISSION Once accepted into the College, students may take lower division courses in education and required content areas. Prior to taking the upper division courses, students must be admitted to the Education Department. In order to be accepted into the Education Department, students must take the PreProfessional Skills Test (PPST), have the required cumulative grade point average, and submit two letters of recommendation. - To obtain an Education Department admissions packet, go the Education Department office in Sverdrup Hall 11. Augsburg College encourages qualified applicants from other countries. See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process and selection criteria. Application materials required for international applicants are: I Completed application form I $35 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S. dollars I A one-to-three page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information) I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 for the paper test, or 250 for the computer version Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview, in person or over the phone, with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. Students and their financial sponsor must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission, along with appropriate certifications. In accordance with federal regulations, applicants seeking an F-1 student visa or J-1 exchange visitor visa must provide documentation to the school that they have financial resources adequate to cover all expenses for the duration of the program. Once a student has been accepted into the program, the appropriate school official will issue the student an 1-20 (if seeking an F-1) or DS-2019 (if seeking aj-1). - EVALUATION STANDARDS Evaluation of academic performance in the MAE program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below. Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard Performance below basic course standards 0.5 0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course) P Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and nonpunitive-not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor's signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes a 0.0. ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. - ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL POLICIES Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAE program director before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the MAE program director. Students may also be dismissed by the MAE program director for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION Students may petition the MAE program director for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the MAE program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 28 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the Weekend College class schedule and on the Weekend College Web site <www.augsburg.edu/weccurrent> and on the registrar's Web page at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. - FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. A signed a promissory note is required per term after which funds are credited to the student account. Awards are made based on available funds. Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per year as a graduate student with a $40,000 aggregate maximum. Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal begin nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible for a deferment. SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher Education Services Offices. Applications are available from the Enrollment Center and should be completed by the borrower and co-signer and returned to the Enrollment Center for further processing. Loan proceeds are released through eiectronic funds transfer. Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $9,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum annual loan is $500. Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after you leave school. Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding special circumstances and repayment. TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial aid application materials are available at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good academic standing. The financial aid application will be processed when the following documents are received: 1) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. 2) Federal income tax return(s) . 3) Verification worksheet. Obtain a copy at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb and return it to the Enrollment Center. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. ABOUT AUGSBURG HISTORY Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. CAMPUS LOCATION Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical complexes-Fairview University Medical Centerare adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a few blocks away. ACCESS I Bl LITY Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning, physical, and psychiatric disabilities. CHURCH AFFILIATION Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty, and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian spirituality and thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 22Il Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1023. \ - MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION FACULTY JOY E. BARTLETT, Assistant Professor MARY BETH KELLY, Instructor, part-time B.A., West Virginia State College; M.A., University of Minnesota. B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.Ed., Bethel College. WILLIAM P. BIERDEN, Instructor, part-time B.S., Southwest State University; M.S., Mankato State University; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas. CAROL KNICKER, Assistant Professor B.S., M.S., Mankato State University. CHRIS BROWN, Instructor LYNN E. LIN DOW, Assistant Professor B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. B.S., Mankato State University; M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Professor PATSY H. MOGUSH, Instructor, part-time B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. B.A., .B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. JEANINE A. GREGOIRE, Assistant Professor SUSAN E. O'CONNOR, Associate Professor B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University. RICHARD A. GRESCZYK, Instructor, part-time VICKI L. OLSON, Associate Professor, Dept. Chair B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. LISA L. HYLAND, Instructor, part-time B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin. B.A., M.A., University of St. Thomas. RICHARD W. PEARL, Instructor, part-time GRETCHEN K. IRVINE, Assistant Professor RONALD W. PETRICH, Assistant Professor B.A., College of St. Teresa; M.S., University of WisconsinRiver Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., United Theological Seminary. MARY J. JACOBSON, Assistant Professor B.S., University of North Dakota; M.A.Ed., Ed.D., Hamline University. DEBORAH D. KATZ, Instructor, part-time A.B., Stanford University; Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University. LINDA L. STEVENS, Assistant Professor B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Mankato State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. BARBARA A. WEST, Instructor/Director of Student Teaching Placement and Licensing B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University. ANNE M. KAUFMAN, Associate Professor B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota . - .A-UGSBURG C 0 L L E G E Transforming Education AUGSBURG LOCATION MAP AUGSBURG CAMPUS MAP 6th Street S. Master of Arts in Education Admissions office Visitor Parking Augsburg campus buildings Student /Staff Parking I\) g ::r ~ ::J c <D fll Butler Place ~Interstate 94 West Interstate 94 East ~ '·
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Title: Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Catalog, 2000-2001
Collection: Course Catalogs
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Academic Policies 9 At higher leveh of leadershty they Accred itation and Affiliations 9 cannot achieve their fall yotential Fee and Payment Information 10 Financial Aid 11 About Augsburg 14 knowledge. only this way can they Campus Location 15 shaye the contexts for decisions where Campus Map 15 exyert knowledge is used." MAL Faculty 16 common culture, yast and yresent, know how our yolitical and economic advisers and staff members. But without considerable breadth of - John Gardner • This catalog was current at the time of publication . It is subject to change without notice. I Introduction Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule Communitv of Learners Designed to meet the needs and MAL program is participation The Master of Arts in preferences of working adults, in a community of learners Leadership (MAL) program the MAL program is based on gathered together on the responds to the leadership the assumption that the students Augsburg campus. This development needs of both who enroll arc career-oriented, community is enriched by the profit and not-for-profit self-disciplined and well- students with a variety of work Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Communitv Essential to the goals of the organizations. While different in motivated individuals, seeking a and life experiences. To facilitate structure and purpose, most balance of classroom experience, community interaction, students organizations seek leaders with group interaction and individual are encouraged to make use of the following qualities: a vision study. Most courses are organized the Lindell library, computer that is ethically and morally as seminars with the opportunity for disrnssion and dialogue. labs, and Christensen Center. responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an Classes meet on alternate understanding of how change Saturdays for three-and-one- occurs and affects the immediate half hours* and alternate environment; a sensitivity to the Thursday evenings for one- complex problems organizations and-one-half hours. face and an ability to achieve * In spring trimester, Saturday solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability sessions meet for four hours. to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the Asample class schedule for a month in the MAL program S11nrlay VH111rJ~v l11eso~y I 'Nea11e,oa1 ability to effectively represent Friday Satur ay Period II and externally. The MAL which individuals may discover Thursday Period I the organization both internally program provides a means by r Period I oak t o Period II and refine these and other Period I abilities fundamental to effective Period II leadership. Period I ok lour Period II Period I Period II Period I Period II Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday 8:00 p.m . to 9:30 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period 11. Leadership Development ModelAuosburu College The MAL program promotes To accomplish this, individuals Leadership Development Model , leadership as a process that aspiring to positions of that serve as specific outcomes 1) inspires cooperation among leadership must possess three key for the MAL program. people who must compete for attributes: a sense of vision, the Augsburg's model of leadership limited resources, 2) promotes ability to persuade, and the development is designed to productivity within and beyond ability to direct action. assess, promote, enhance, and the organizat ion, and 3) works Underlying these attributes are refine these capabilities within toward progress for the a broad range of abilities and the individual. individual and the organization. awareness , outlined in the Leadership Sense of Vision Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity Orientation Toward Action Creative • • • • Long-term perspective Flexibility Adaptability Innovativeness Facility for Persuasion Communicative • • • • • • Risk Assumptive (This model was develofJed l;ry the Augsburg Faculty Graduate Advisoiy Commiuee, 1985-87.) • Curiosity • Achievement motivation • Self-esteem Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability Effective team member Interpersonal sensitivity Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences Decisive • • • • • Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research Ability to manage conflict • I 3 Curriculum Design There are two ways to complete related topic. This research- based Non-Thesis Independent Project. the MAL degree. In the study gives the student the The independent research Thesis/Leadership Application opportunity to "tie together" what projects approved each year will Project (Thesis/ LAP) Option, has been learned from the study of be presented in an annual students complete a thesis or a leadership and course-related colloquium. Students who do major leadership application activities. not complete their independent project and 10.5 credits. In the The principal distinction project while enrolled in Non-Thesis Option, students must between the Thesis and the ML 597 are required to pay a complete 11 credits, two papers, Leadership Application Project continuation fee. but no thesis. lies in their underlying For more information Augsburg uses a course orientation. A Thesis has a more regarding the Non-Thesis option, system rather than a credit system theoretical orientation, while the refer to the Information and in its curriculum. An Augsburg Leadership Application Project is Guidelines for the Non-Thesis course is equivalent to four based on practical application. Project booklet. semester credits or six quarter Both require similar rigor and credits. Each course includes two preparation. For either alternative, or more liberal arts disciplines, the student must register for ML encourages pursuit of the 592, 593, and 594. Differences designated outcomes and uses a between these two options will be variety of learning techniques explored in ML 514 Research appropriate to adult leamers. Methods and in ML 593 Instructional techniques include Leadership Research Seminar I. case studies, debate, written and For more information oral presentations, and group regarding the Thesis/LAP option, activity. These techniques develop refer targeted leadership abilities and Guidelines for the Thesis and to the Information and understanding. Students are Leadership Application Project encouraged to see abilities and booklet. understandings as cross- Students who do not complete their Thesis or Leadership Application Project while enrolled in ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II are required to pay a continuation fee. disciplinaty and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities. Non-lhesis Option Core Courses for Thesis/LAP Option: (3.5 course credits) Elective Courses for Both Options: (at least 7.0 course credits) The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP students in the MAL program: ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) (ML 592 is taken in conjunction with ML 594.) ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) (ML 592, 593, and 594 are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510.) The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list: ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 525 Personality and Systems Theories ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership ML 550 Decision Making and Computer Technology ML 560 Developing a Multi-cultural Perspective ML 565 Women and Leadership ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (elective for Thesis/ LAP Option students) ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics Core Courses for Non·Thesis Option: (4.0 course credits) ML 510 ML 514 ML 580 An alternative to the thesis is the lhesis/LAP Opdon successful completion of two Students who select the major papers, as described below. Thesis/LAP Option are required The first of these papers will be to develop and carry out an in- written in conjunction with ML depth study of some aspect of 580. The second paper will be leadership or of a leadership- written while enrolled in ML 597 (Note: If students wish to change from the Thesis Option to the Non-Thesis Option after completing the Research Seminars, they may petition the MAL committee.) ML 597 Visions of Leadership Research Methods Contemporary Theories of Leadership Non-Thesis Independent Project All courses are valued at 1.0 credit unless otherwise designated. Course Descriptions ML 500 Leadership Practicum ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course) ML 531 The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course) Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot) assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course) ML 525 Personality and Systems Theories (1.0 course) ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course) Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation and for seeking an integrative world-view. Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow, May and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems' theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings. In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues and concerns. The course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures. The MAL program occasionally sponsors professional development workshops and seminars for students, alumni and interested community members . ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey (1.0 course) ML 514 Research Methods (1.0 course) Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. ML520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth (1.0 course) • Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation , and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values of learning and leadership strategies. ML530 Ethics in Communication (1.0 course) Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising and interpersonal relationships . It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice (1.0 course) Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are interdisciplinary and relevant to business and non-profit organizations as well as to politics. I I ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course) ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course) Review of the decision-making process - the setting , goals, and contingencies - as it affects leaders Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking , discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One-year coursework in MAL program and ML 510. and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present - their intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations, and justification . ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology (1.0 course) Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and manage these processes in their organizations. ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course) Investigation of multicultural issues. This course will enhance one's ability to lead and work more effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs, and traditions within the global community. ML 565 Women and Leadership (1.0 course) A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants. ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser, taken simultaneously with ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II . Graded on PIN basis. Students not completing the thesis/application project during the same term in which they are enrolled in ML 594 are required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the Thesis/LAP is completed. ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) First half of a two-course thesis capstone sequence for the MAL program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic, to synthesize previous study and work experience, and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a PIN basis. 5 By the completion of the seminar, students should have made significant progress on their thesis or Leadership Application Project. Graded on a PI N basis. ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project (1.0 course) Major written project to be completed in an area of the student's choice, in consultation with an adviser and a reader. The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Non-thesis option. Students who do not complete the project during the term in which they are enrolled are required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the project is completed. ML 598 Independent Study* (1.0 course) Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. Proposals must be approved by the MAL program director prior to registration for the course. ML 599 Special Topics (1 .0 course) Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken following the student's registration in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. •A student may count only one of the following for credit toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598. Please refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project booklets for additional information. LINDELL LIBRARY The James G. Lindell Fam library, which opened in 1997, houses over 175,001 items and provides access the holdings of the seven private liberal arts college in the Twin Cities. Admission Requirements and Procedures Applicants to the program must beginning of the fall, winter, hold a baccalaureate degree and spring terms. Selection of graduate institutions attended, from an accredited four-year candidates will be made on the listing courses taken and college or university and must bas is of an evaluation of each degree (s) conferred, if any. have a minimum cumulative applicant's: undergraduate grade point • Previous college record to participate in an interview average of 3.0 (on a scale of • Letters of recommendation with graduate program faculty A = 4.0) and a minimum • Experience and organizational and/or staff members. cumulative grade point average Applicants may be asked background of 3.0 fo r graduate courses • Written statement completed at an accredited • Interview, if requested college or university. Applicants International Applicants The Augsburg College MAL holding a master's or other To apply, the following Program Office encourages advanced degree from accredited materials must be submitted to qualified applicants from other colleges or universities are the MAL Program Office: countries. International admissible. Should an applicant • Completed application form applicants should keep in mind not meet the minimum • $35.00 non-refundable admission requirements, a probationary term may be possible as decided on a case-bycase bas is. Applicants to the application fee experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission Saturdays and that students can the applicant's career and life take only two classes for a yearly goals to leadership aspirations • Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Recommendation letter and checklist from a work to the progra m will be made on colleague (at the same level) an individual basis by the MAL describing the applicant's Admissions Committee. work-style leadership potential Admission to each entering that classes meet on alternating Thursday evenings and • A 1-3 page statement relating program must have five years of • • O fficial transcripts from all • Official transcripts from all graduate class will be given to undergraduate institutions the most highly qualified attended, listing all courses individuals. Admissions are taken and any degree(s) handled on a "rolling" basis, conferred total of six classes. With this schedule students can complete the required course work in less than two years. See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process, selection criteria, and work experience requirements. Application materials required for international applicants are: • Completed application form • $35.00 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars with students admitted at the I 7 • A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations • Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information) • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader • Official mark-sheets with Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES with graduate program faculty Academic advising for program planning is available. certified translations from all and/or staff members, if the undergraduate institutions applicant is in the United States. attended listing all courses Students and their taken, marks earned, dates financial sponsor must complete attendee\, and clegree(s) or a Declaration of Finances as part cliploma(s) conferred, if any of the application for admission, • Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended along with appropriate certifications. Students will need to listing all courses taken, marks provide proof of availability of earned, dates attended, and funds for tuition, books, and degree(s) or diploma(s) living costs for the academic year conferred, if any in which they want to attend. • Official results on the Test of The College requires students to As students approach the capstone experience, they select thesis or project advisers to guide them throughout the completion of their program. Graduate program staff is also available to help students with nonacademic advising issues. Self/career assessment counseling, resume development and a career- English as a Foreign Language provide proof of a minimum of (TOEFL) with a minimum $10,000 in U.S. funds for living search plan are available through the Center for Service, Work, and Learning, score of 590 expenses for themselves plus the (612) 330-1148. cost of tuition. NOTE: Additional information may be required, as requested by Augsburg College, to accurately evaluate educational credentials. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20 or J-1 for students admitted to the MAL program. Information requested for the 1-20 or J-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. Fee and Pavment Information A schedule of fees is published letter from the employer, A per-course tuition refund will separately in the MAL Program stating the company's be made on the following basis: Supplement. Tuition is reimbursement policy, must • T hrough the first scheduled determined annually. ML 592, be filed annually with the class meeting - 100% of tuition ML 593, and ML 594 are half- Business Office. (less a $75 administration fee credit courses and are charged Registration is permitted half of the current full credit only if the student's account for tuition. A continuation fee is a previous term is paid in full as charged to students who do not agreed. Augsburg College will complete their capstone project not release diplomas or academic during the terms they are transcripts until a student's enrolled. account is paid in full. This also applies to student loans Augsburg otters the following pavment options: administered by the College Various payment plans are They must be current according available: to established repayment 1) Payment in Full: schedules. if withdrawing from current term entirely). • Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80% of tuition. • Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60% of tuition. • No refund after the third scheduled class meeting. (e.g., Perkins Student Loan). Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Refund Schedule A three-pay plan is available Students are responsible for each trimester upon canceling courses with the application and after College registrar's office in order to be approval. Payment plans will eligible for a refund. Students be approved only if previous who unofficially withdraw (stop plans have been satisfactorily attending) and do not complete completed. the drop/add form are 3) Company Reimbursement: responsible for all charges. Full courses, or equivalent, Financial aid may be adjusted that are company reimbursed, based on the student's last require a deposit of $100 per recorded date of attendance. course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. A • I Financial Aid Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking students enrolled in the MAL program. ~on-degree-seeking students are not eligible for any type of financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit courses per trimester are considered full time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Federal and State Aid Programs Enrollment and Financial or degree-related college Services Center (EFSC), programs. Augsburg College (612) 330-1046, assists students offers several payment plans by The Enrollment and Financial in assessing financial aid which employees may handle Services Center (EFSC) uses eligibility and offers financial aid tuition reimbursement. Students standard, nationally accepted from available alternatives, should contact the EFSC to make methodology to de termine including the following: payment arrangements using eligibility for federal and state the company reimbursement financial aid programs. Sponsored Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues nonAugsburg funding for special scholarships. The availability of payment plan. • Federal Stafford Loan Program Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tribal and State Indian Scholarships Common Loan Provisions: Borrowing Limits: Graduate American Indian students who students may borrow up to participation of individuals of meet federa l, state, or tribal $18,500 per year with an limited financial means as well as requirements may apply for these aggregate of $128,500 individuals wocking for volunteer scholarships. Indian grants (undergraduate and graduate). agencies and other organizations generally supplement other such scholarships may enable the not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Companv Tuition Assistance Programs from either the unsubsidized or assistance in application, please subsidized programs or a contact Augsburg's American combination of both but cannot Indian Student Services Program exceed the annual loan limits. director at (612) 330-1144 or your tribal agency. Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related A student may borrow sources of financial aid. For Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day T-Bills +3.1 %, capped at 8.25% and changes each July 1st for all 12 Financial Aid, continued borrowers. The interest rate for Fees: An origination fee of 3% Borrowing Limits: You may enrollment periods beginning and a guarantee fee of up to 1% borrow up to $3 ,000 per year between July 1, 2000 and will be deducted from the loan as a graduate student with a June 30, 2001 is 7.59%. check before you receive it. $30,000 maximum. Repayment Terms: Repayment Federal Stafford Loans Interest and Repayment: begins six months after you cease (Unsubsidized): You may Simple interest of 5% and to be enrolled at least half time borrow up to the amount listed repayment of principal (at a in an eligible program leading on your award notice. minimum of $40 per month) begin nine months after you to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up Interest: Interest accrues to 10 years. during the period of enrollment graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan and may be capitalized. cancellation privileges exist deferments are granred for Fees: An origination fee of disability and, in certain continued education, disability, 3 % and a guarantee fee of circumstances, military service. and unemployment. Contact 1% will be deducted from Deferments: In most cases, for certain types of teaching, your lender if you think you are the loan check before you Deferments: No interest accrues eligible for a deferment. receive it. nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for Progrnm Specific Provisions : •Federal Perkins Loan Program serving three years in the Federal Stafford Loan A joint Augsburg College- military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. (Subsidized): The Enrollment federally funded program Contact the EFSC if you think and Financial Services Center administered through the you are eligible for a deferment. has determined that, based on College for students who the financial information demonstrate financial eligibility. submitted, students qualify for No checks are issued, but the up to the amount listed on student is required to sign a •SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) their Award Notice. promissory note at least once The SELF is administered per term. Funds are put on the through the Minnesota Higher Interest: No interest accrues student account after the Education Coordinating Board. during the time the student is note is signed. Applications are available from enrolled at least halftime. the EFSC and should be completed by the borrower and • I 13 co-signer and returned to the To APPIV tor Financial Aid EFSC for further processing. Financial Aid application Loan checks arrive once per materials are available from the term and are made co-payable MAL Program or EFSC. to the student and Augsburg Applicants must be admitted to College. Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good Borrowing Limits: Graduate academic standing. students may borrow up to The financial aid $9,000 per year minus any application will be processed other student loan indebtedness. when the following documents Maximum graduate borrowing are received: cannot exceed $40,000 1) The Free Application for including undergraduate. Federal Student Aid The minimum loan amount (FAFSA) or the Renewal per year is $500. FAFSA Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and 2) Augsburg Financial Aid Application 3) Federal income tax return(s) and W-2(s) continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in For further information, contact: the 13th month after you leave school. Enrollment and Financial Services Center Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding special circumstances and repayment. (612) 330-1046 efsvcctr@augsburg.edu 14 About Augsburg Historv Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the main academic and orientation, marital status, status administrative halls, the library, with regard to public assistance, and the music building. In or disability in its education addition, there are programs for policies, admissions policies, students with learning, physical, scholarship and loan programs, and psychiatric disabilities. athletic and/or school administered programs, except in first of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." The University of Church AHiliation Minnesota West Bank campus Augsburg is a college of the and one of the city's largest Evangelical Lutheran Church medical complexes-Fairview in America. It has a diverse University Medical Center-are community with many strong adjacent to Augsburg, with the religious traditions represented Mississippi River and the Seven among the students, faculty, Corners theatre district just a and staff, including Lutheran, few blocks away. Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian Accessibilitv Augsburg College has made a Spirituality and Thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. major effort to become one of • the most accessible campuses in Hon-Discrimination Policv the region. Skyways, tunnels, those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to Lora Steil, affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Augsburg College, as affirmed in Minneapolis, MN 55454. She and elevators provide accessible its mission, does not discriminate can be reached by telephone connections among major on the basis of race, color, creed, at (612) 330-1023; or by e-mail, buildings-student housing religion, national or ethnic steil@augsburg.edu. towers, the Christensen Center, origin, age, gender, sexual I ·15 Campus Location Campus Map ~\ 0 ~ :c 6lh Street S Directions to Campus 35W from the North Take Washington Avenue exit and turn left on Washington (cu1ves right onto Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside Avenue, right at 21st Avenue South. I-94 East from Minneapolis Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. I-94 West from St. Paul Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. 35W from the South Follow the 1-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after each of two mergers). Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. ~ lnlerslala 94 West Master of Arts in Leadership Program office location Please call (612) 330-1786 for directions to the Master of Arts in Leadership Program office. College Map Information 1. 2. Public Parking 3. All Augsburg College staff, faculty and commuter lots are free and open for use after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on weekends, unless otherwise posted. Lots are located on 7th Street, between 21st and 22nd Avenues and north or south of 8th Street between 24th and 25th Avenues. Additional parking is available in the FairviewUniversity Medical Center ramp, or University of Minnesota parking lots on the north side of Riverside Avenue. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 . 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20 21. Admissions Weekday Program Air Structure Entrance (November through March) Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field and Seasonal Air Structure Christensen Center (Information Desk) East Hall Faculty Guest House Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Comunication (TjornhomNelson Theatre, Hoversten Chapel) George Sverdrup Hall Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts Ice Arena Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center Lindell Library Maintenance and Grounds Shop Mortensen Hall Murphy Place Murphy Square Music Hall New Residence Hall Old Main Oscar Anderson Hall Public Relations & Communications 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Quad Science Hall Security Dispatch Center Shipping and Receiving Si Melby Hall Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Urness Hall Parking Lots A. Admissions/Faculty/Staff Parking B. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/ Resident Parking C. Faculty/Staff Parking D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking E. Commuter Parking F. Resident Parking G. Visitor Parking H. Fairview-University Parking Ramp (pay parking available)* MALFacultv John E. Benson, Professor of Religion . B.A. , Augsburg College; B.S., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph .D., Columbia University. Larry J. Crockett, Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Rosemary J. Link, Professor of Social Work, BNHons. University of Southampton, Post graduate diploma & C.Q.S.W. University of London, U.K., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Marie 0. McNeff, Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Diane L. Pike, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology. A.B ., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Milo A. Schield, Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University. Thomas F. Morgan, Professor of Cass Dalglish, Associate Professor Faculty who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining a faculty of English . B.A. , College of St. Catherine; M.F.A. , Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute. Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Joseph A. Erickson, Associate William D. Morris, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph .D., University of Minnesota. Professor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., CarnegieMellon University. President, Decision Resources, Ltd. Garry W. Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative Education Program, Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M .Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D ., University of Notre Dame. Beverly J. Nilsson, Professor of Nursing. B.S.N ., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. David V. Lapakko, Associate Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A. Macalester College, M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota. member with professionals from relevant fields. All of the program 's faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. Velma Lashbrook, Instructor. B.S .• Speech Communication, Iowa State University, M.S., Speech Communication, Illinois State University, Ed.D., Communication and Educational Psychology, West VirginiaUniversity. President, Strategy Implementation Associates . John S. Schmit, Associate Professor, English ; B.S., St. John's University (MN); M.A. , University of New Orleans; Ph.D. , The University of Texas at Austin. Joseph M. Vo lker, Instructor of Psychology. B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D. , University of Minnesota. Licensed psychologist at MDA Associates. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science, Director of MAL program, and Director of the International Relations Program. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. Catherine L. Paulsen, Instructor in Psychology, B.A. , St. Olaf College, M.A. , Lone Mountain College, San Francisco. Curt Paulsen, Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Fielding Institute. • I • Master of Arts in Master of Arts in LEADERSHIP _____P_rogram office hours, location, & phone Hours Location Phone Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Class Saturdays, appointments only Anderson Hall 2016 South 8th St. (612) 330-1786 FAX: (612) 330-·ffl55- r1Si..\ Master of Arts in LEADERSHIP Information Sessions Adults who are interested in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program are encouraged to attend one of the information sessions scheduled throughout the year. Information sessions are free of charge and approximately two hours in length. Call the Master of Arts in Leadership Office at (612) 330-1786 for details or to sign up for one of the following dates: Fall Trimester 2000-200 I Spring Trimester 2000-200 I Thursday, July 6, 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m. Winter Trimester 2000-2001 Fall Trimester 2001-2002 Tuesday, October 17, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 5:30 p.m . For more information, write or call : The Master of Arts in Leadership Program Campus Box 144 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis MN 55454 Master of Arts in LEADERSHIP -- Phone: (612) 330-1786 Fax: (612) 330-1355 malinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu 2000-2001 Program Calendar New Students Fall Winter Spring Application Deadline New Student Orientation August 7 August 29 December 15 January 4 March 5 March 29 Current Students Fall Winter Spring Mail Registration Begins Mail Registration Ends Syllabi Available Payment Information Sent Confirmation Due June 19 July 7 August 7 August 7 August 31 October 9 October 23 December 11 December 11 January 6 February 5 February 19 March 12 March 12 March 31 Master of Arts in LEADERSHIP 2000-2001 Academic Calendar Fall Trimester 2000 Classes meet Winter Trimester 2001 Thursday, August 31 Saturday, September 9 Saturday, September 16 Thursday, September 21 Saturday, September 30 Thursday, October 5 Saturday, October 14 Thursday, October 19 Thursday, October 26 Saturday, November 4 Thursday, November 9 Saturday, November 18 Saturday, January 6 Thursday, January 11 Saturday, January 20 Thursday, January 25 Saturday, February 3 Thursday, February 8 Saturday, February 17 Thursday, February 22 Saturday, March 3 Thursday, March 8 Saturday, March 17 Thursday, March 22 Spring Trimester 200 I Saturday, March 31 Saturday, April 7 Thursday, April 12 Saturday, April 21 Thursday, April 26 Saturday, May 5 Thursday, May 10 Saturday, May 19 Thursday, May 24 Saturday, June 2 Last day to add/drop* : Wednesday, April 11, 2001 Last day to add/drop*: Last day to add/drop* : Wednesday, September 6, 2000 Wednesday, January 10, 2001 Last day to withdraw: Thursday, May 10, 2001 Last day to withdraw: Last day to withdraw: Thursday, October 12, 2000 Thursday, February 15, 2001 Final grades due: Monday, July 2, 2001 Final grades due: Final grades due: Friday, December 15, 2000 Friday, April 20, 2001 Note: Saturday Classes during Spring 2001 are four hours. 1st period: 8 a.m.-noon 2nd period: 1-5 p.m. *Refer to MAL Catalog for refund schedule. The College reserves the right to change the above dates should it be necessary. In such cases sufficient advance notice will be given. In case of severe weather listen to WCCO 830 AM or call (612) 330-1786 for cancellation information. 2000-2001 Tuition & Fees Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per course) Technology Fee (per course) Thesis/Project Continuation Fee (per trimester) Campus Access Fee (per trimester) Audit a Course Late Fee (per day) Registration change after first class meeting (cancel/add) Transcript Fee (first is free) $35 ~ IS' l'd.'64 $25 $175 $10 $626 $35 $10 $5 A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of one percent per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Augsburg College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate. Commencement 2001 In order to participate in Commencement 2001, application forms must be submitted by March 1, 2001 : • Thesis/Application Project students: Must have defended their thesis/application project by May 16. • Non-thesis (Plan B) students: Must have successfully completed ML580 and ML597 including the presentation (May 16). When all the degree requirements are completed , your diploma will be mailed. Class Schedule & Course Offering s Fall Trimester Time period I: Time period II: Thursday 6-7:30 p.m . and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-noon Thursday 8-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-4:30 p.m . Time period I: ML510 Visions of Leadership ML599 Topics: Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace Time period II : ML514 Research Methods ML550 Communication, Decision-Making & Technology Winter Trimester Time period I: Time period II: Thursday 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-noon Thursday 8-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-4:30 p.m. Time period I: ML525 Personality and Systems Theories ML580 Colloquium of Contemporary Theories in Leadership Time period II: ML535 Organizational Theory and Leadership ML593 Leadership Seminar I ML599 Topics Spring Trimester Time period I: Time period II: Thursday 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m -noon Thursday 8-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-5 p.m. Note: Classes on Saturday are 4 hours instead of 3.5 hours long Time period I: ML521 Methods of Critical Thought ML540 Political Leadership ML594 Leadership Seminar II Time period II : ML510 Visions of Leadership ML530 Ethics in Communication Summer Trimester Time : to be determined ML560 Developing a Multi-cultural Perspective These course offerings may change. 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Search Result: 2002-2005 My life-changing experience in the Augsburg MAL Program has provided me with a strong foundation to pursue a leadership role in both my personal and professional life. In addition to being a strong, challenging program, it is also geared toward flexibility to accommodate the adult...
Show more 2002-2005 My life-changing experience in the Augsburg MAL Program has provided me with a strong foundation to pursue a leadership role in both my personal and professional life. In addition to being a strong, challenging program, it is also geared toward flexibility to accommodate the adult learner. A program in my opinion that goes unmatched! -Ann Dejongh 02 1 MASTER OF ARTS Attaining the MAL degree was a transforming experience both personally and professionally. It increased my self-confidence, enabled me to recognize and develop my strengths, and also provided a valuable networking opportunity with fellow students and faculty. -Luann Watson '02 IN LEADERSHIP INTRODUCTION The primary mission of the Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) at Augsburg College is to develop leaders for organizations and the community. The core program of the center is the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL). The program, which was launched in 1987, responds to the leadership development needs of both profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership. ACCOMMODATING THE FULL-TIME WORK SCHEDULE Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the students who enroll are careeroriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated individuals, seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. Classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four hours. COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered together on the Augsburg campus. This community is enriched by the students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs , and Christensen Center. The Center for Leadership Studies also offers some special colloquia and seminars each year to supplement and complement the course work of the master's program. A SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE IN THE MAL PROGRAM PERIOD I Saturday 8:00 a.m . to 12:00 noon PERIOD II Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period II; on average two meetings a month. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL-AUGSBURG COLLEGE The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are a broad range of abilities and awareness, outlined in the Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess , promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual. Leadership Orientation Toward Action Sense of Vision Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity Creative • • • • Long-term perspective Flexibility Adaptability Innovativeness Facility for Persuasion Communicative • • • • • • Risk Assumptive • Curiosity • Achievement motivation • Self-esteem - Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability Effective team member Interpersonal sensitivity Decisive • • • • • Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research Ability to manage conmct Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences There are two ways to complete the MAL degree. In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/ LAP) Option, students complete a thesis or a major leadership application project and 10.5 credits. In the Non-Thesis Option, students must complete 11 credits, two papers, but no thesis. Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities. THESIS/LAP OPTION Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study gives the student the opportunity to "tie together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities. The principal distinction between the thesis and the Leadership Application Project lies in their underlying orientation. A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while the Leadership Application Project is based on practical application. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592, 593, and 594. Differences between these two options will be explored in ML 514 Research Methods and in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I. For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP option, refer to the Information and Guidelines for the Thesis and Leadership Application Project booklet. Students who do not complete their thesis or Leadership Application Project while enrolled in ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II are required to pay a continuation fee. - NON-THESIS OPTION An alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers, as described below. The first of these papers will be written in conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 NonThesis Independent Project. The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in an annual colloquium. Students who do not complete their independent project while enrolled in ML 597 are required to pay a continuation fee. For more information regarding the Non-Thesis option, refer Project booklet. to the Information and Guidelines for the Non-Thesis CORE COURSES FOR THESIS/LAP OPTION: (3.5 course credits) The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP students in the MAL program: ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) ML 592 is taken in conjunction with ML 594. ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) (ML 592, 593, and 594 are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510.) CORE COURSES FOR NON-THESIS OPTION: (4.0 course credits) - Ml 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership Ml 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project ELECTIVE COURSES FOR BOTH OPTIONS: (at least 7.0 course credits) The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list: ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 525 Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology ML 557 Language of Leadership ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective ML 565 Women and Leadership ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (elective for Thesis/ LAP Option students) ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics ML 500 Leadership Practicum The MAL program sponsors professional development workshops and seminars. These workshops are offered to students and alumni who desire more applied case studies or wish to address topics not included in the courses. (Offered occasionally) ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary journey (1.0 course) Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course) Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world view. ML 514 Research Methods (1.0 course) Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth (1.0 course) Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values of learning and leadership strategies. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course) Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot) assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. ML 525 Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership (1.0 course) Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow, May, and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings. - ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace (1.0 course) The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives. ML 530 Ethics in Communication (1.0 course) Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change (1 .0 course) This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course) In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures. ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice (1.0 course) Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are interdisciplinary and relevant to business and nonprofit organizations as well as to politics. ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course) Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals, and contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present-their intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations, and justification. - ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology (1.0 course) Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and manage these processes in their organizations. ML 557 Language of Leadership (1.0 course) Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to make judgments about rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of language as an organizing principle for social interaction; speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives; the creation and manipulation of style; the development of persuasive appeals; the protection of "face;" and strategies for maintaining personal relationships across hierarchical levels in organizations. ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course) This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups. ML 565 Women and Leadership (1.0 course) A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants. ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course) Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One-year coursework in MAL program and ML 510. ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser, taken simultaneously with ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II. Graded on PIN basis. Students not completing the thesis/application project during the same term in which they are enrolled in ML 594 are required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the Thesis/LAP is completed. ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) First half of a two-course thesis capstone sequence for the MAL program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic, to synthesize previous study and work experience, and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a PIN basis. ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken following the student's registration in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. By the completion of the seminar, students should have made significant progress on their thesis or Leadership Application Project. Graded on a PIN basis. ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project (1.0 course) Major written project to be completed in an area of the student's choice, in consultation with an adviser and a reader. The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option. Students who do not complete the project during the term in which they are enrolled are required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the project is completed. ML 598 Independent Study* (1.0 course) Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. Proposals must be approved by the MAL program director prior to registration for the course. ML 599 Special Topics (1.0 course) Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. *A student may count only one of the following for credit toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598, except with permission of the MAL program director. Please refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project booklet for additional information. Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants holding a master's or other advanced degree from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. Should an applicant not meet the minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a case-by-case basis. Applicants to the program must have three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: I Previous college record I Letters of recommendation I Experience and organizational background I Written statement I Interview, if requested To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the MAL Program Office: I Completed application form I $35.00 non-refundable application fee I A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations I Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential I Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work-style leadership potential I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred I Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any. Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. - The Augsburg College MAL Program Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternate Saturdays and that students can take only two classes for a yearly total of six classes. With this schedule students can complete the required course work in less than two years. See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process, selection criteria, and work experience requirements. Application materials required for international applicants are: I Completed application form I $35.00 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S. dollars I A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information) I Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential I Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 590 Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members, if the applicant is in the United States. Students and their financial sponsor must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission, along with appropriate certifications. In accordance with federal regulations, students on F-1 visas must provide reliable documentation that they have financial resources adequate to meet expenses while studying at Augsburg. NOTE: Additional information may be needed to issue an I-20 or J-1 for students admitted to the MAL program. Information requested for the I-20 or J-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. - - EVALUATION STANDARDS Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below. Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards 2.5 2.0 1.5 Achieves the minimum passing standard 1.0 Performance below basic course standards 0.5 0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course) P Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive-not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the MAL Program Office stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor, and any other necessary documentation.) ATTENDANCE POLICY Because leadership issues are presented, discussed and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL POLICIES Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received , the student may be dismissed from the program by the MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION Due to the interdisciplinaiy nature of the courses in the MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the MAL program director for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the MAL program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS Each full-credit graduate course in the MAL program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 28 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. ENROLLMENT POLICY/ LEAVES OF ABSENCE Students may take either one or two courses per trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the coursework in the program within two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from the MAL program. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Time spent on an official leave of absence will not count toward the fiveyear deadline for degree completion. LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the MAL Supplement. STUDENT RIGTHS The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College - Catalog and the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is required to give notice on the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's policy is published in the Augsburg College Catalog and in the Studertt Guide distributed to students. Augsburg College understands that no information other than "directory information" can be released without the written permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission is given by the student to release non"directory information." It is not sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation. Complete information about Augsburg's procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the registrar's office. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Students who successfully complete Augsburg's leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer. *The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association 1-800-621-7440 or 312-263-0456 www.ncahigherleamingcommission.org - A schedule of fees is published separately in the MAL Catalog Supplement. Tuition is determined annually. ML 592, ML 593, and ML 594 are half-credit courses and are charged half of the current full credit tuition. A continuation fee is charged to students who do not complete their capstone project during the terms they are enrolled. PAYMENT OPTIONS Various payment plans are available: 1) 2) Payment in Full: Due after registration and before the beginning of the trimester. No finance charge or administrative fee. Late payment fee $25 . Finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term. Payment Plan: A three-payment plan is available each trimester upon application and after College approval. Payment plans will be approved only if previous plans have been satisfactorily completed. Payments for each trimester are due in three equal installments. There is an administrative fee of $35 per trimester. No finance charge if paid in full by end of payment plan. Late payment fee $25. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply if not paid in full by the end of the payment plan period. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, that are company reimbursed, require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. An application for Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each academic year. Student is responsible for payment if employer does not pay for any reason. Finance charge of 8% APR will accrue on the deferred balance once the term has begun. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until a student's account is paid in full. This also applies to student loans administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student Loan). They must be current according to established repayment schedules. REFUND SCHEDULE Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative costs) . Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance. [NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you understand the financial consequences of making adjustments to your registration.] Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student's last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed. The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the student account and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is determined. Please allow two weeks for a refund. - The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement payment plan. For information about refunds and the refund schedule, see the Payment Information Booklet or visit <www.augsburg.edu/enroll .. A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: I Through the first scheduled class meeting - 100% of tuition (less a $100 administration fee if withdrawing from current term entirely). I Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80% of tuition. I Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60% of tuition. I Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting - 40% of tuition. I No refund after the fourth scheduled class meeting. Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking students enrolled in the MAL program. Non-degreeseeking students are not eligible for any type of financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit courses per trimester are considered full time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, or 1-800-458-1721, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb, assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. COMPANY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers a payment plan by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students should contact the Enrollment Center to make payment arrangements using the company reimbursement payment plan. BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, TRIBAL, AND STATE INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS American Indian students who meet federal, state, or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM Common Loan Provisions Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day T-Bills +2.3%, capped at 8.25% and changes eachJuly 1. For example, the interest rate from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 is 4.06% for repayment. Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability, and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally accepted methodology to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. - - FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per term. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per year as a graduate student with a $40,000 maximum. Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal begin nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible for a deferment. SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher Education Services Offices. Applications are available from the Enrollment Center and should be completed by the borrower and co-signer and returned to the Enrollment Center for further processing. Loan proceeds are released through electronic funds transfer. Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $9,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum annual loan is $500. Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after you leave school. Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding special circumstances and repayment. TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial aid application materials are available at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good academic standing. The financial aid application will be processed when the following documents are received: 1) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. 2) Augsburg Financial Aid Application (for new students) 3) Federal income tax return(s) . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. ABOUT AUGSBURG HISTORY Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. CAMPUS LOCATION Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical complexes-Fairview University Medical Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a few blocks away. ACCESSIBILITY Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning, physical, and psychiatric disabilities. CHURCH AFFILIATION Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty, and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian spirituality and thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1023. - LEADERSHIP STUDIES FACULTY Faculty who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields. All of the program's faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. ANDREW AOKI, Associate Professor of Political Science B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., WILLIAM D. MORRIS, Assistant Professor of Political Science B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Carnegie-Mellon University. President, Decision Resources, Ltd. JOHN BENSON, Professor of Religion B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University. NORMA NOONAN, Professor of Political Science; Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL Program B.A., University of Pennsylvania; CASS DALGLISH, Associate Professor of English B.A. , M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. College of St. Catherine; M.FA., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute. JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Associate Professor of Education B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. MAGDALENA PALECZNY-ZAPP, Associate Professor of Business Administration B.A. , M.S., Academy of Economics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Academy of Economics, Krakow, Poland. CATHERINE PAULSEN, Instructor of Psychology B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Lone Mountain College. ROBERT C. GROVEN, Assistant Professor of Speech/ Communication and Theatre Arts B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.A.,j.D., University of Minnesota. CURTIS PAULSEN, Associate Professor of Social Work B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Fielding Institute. GARRY HESSER, Professor of Sociology and Director of Metro-Urban Studies B.A., Phillips University; DIANE PIKE, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D. , Yale M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D. , University of Notre Dame. University. DAVID LAPAKKO, Associate Professor of Speech/ Communication, and Theatre Arts B. A., Macalester MILO A. SCHIELD, Professor of Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., College, M.A., and Ph.D., University of Minnesota. University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University. VELMA J. LASHBROOK, Instructor JOHNS. SCHMIT, Associate Professor of English and Associate Dean for Adult Programs B.S., St. john's B.S. , Iowa State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University. President, Strategy Implementation Associates. ROSEMARY LINK, Professor of Social Work, BA., B.A., University of Southampton, Post graduate diploma & C.Q.S.W , University of London; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. THOMAS MORGAN, Professor of Business Administration and Vice President for Enrollment and Market Development B.S.,juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University of Texas-Austin. KATHRYN SWANSON, Professor and Chair, Department of English B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. JOSEPH VOLKER, Instructor of Psychology B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Licensed psychologist at MDA Associates. 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Title: Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Catalog, 2005
Collection: Course Catalogs
Search Result: MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP TABLE OF CONTENTS lntroduction-2 Leadership Development Model-3 Curriculum Design-4 Course Design-7 Admission Requirements-11 International Appl icants-12 Academic Policies-13 Fee and Payment lnformation-16 Financial Aid-1 7 About Augsburg-19 Leadership Studie...
Show more MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP TABLE OF CONTENTS lntroduction-2 Leadership Development Model-3 Curriculum Design-4 Course Design-7 Admission Requirements-11 International Appl icants-12 Academic Policies-13 Fee and Payment lnformation-16 Financial Aid-1 7 About Augsburg-19 Leadership Studies Faculty-20 WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Dear Friend: Welcome to the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program's catalog. Launched in 1987, the program has been a vital part of the Augsburg College curriculum ever since. The MAL program offers students an excellent opportunity to explore leadership within the context of the liberal arts. The program design broadens the skills and mindset you need to improve your leadership capabilities in your current and future positions, as well as in your life. The MAL program is taught by senior Augsburg faculty from a variety of disciplines. The faculty are committed to an interdisciplinary approach to leadership studies. Our students represent a wide array of occupations including business, health care, and the non-profit sector. This diverse learning community provides a rich environment for you to explore leadership beyond your own realm of expertise. Our program will help you develop skills you need to be an effective leader in an ever-changing world. I am frequently told by students that the program has changed their lives, has sharpened their understanding of themselves and others, and has opened doors that would otherwise have remained closed. To learn even more about the program, please visit our Web site at <www.augsburg.edu/mal>. I would be happy to help you determine how Augsburg's Master of Arts in Leadership program may benefit you. You may contact me via e-mail at <noonan@augsburg.edu> or by telephone at 612-330-1198. I look forward to seeing you on campus soon! Cordially, Norma C. Noonan, Ph.D. Director, M.A. in Leadership Program - The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is the core program of Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). The MAL program, which was launched in 1987, responds Lo the leadership development needs of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership. Leadership studies is a growing field in American higher education, and the MAL program has significantly developed and modified its curriculum in response to new trends in the field . The program has a deep theoretical base in leadership studies yet attempts also to offer its students practical approaches to leadership that can be applied in the workplace and society. ACCOMMODATING THE FULL-TIME WORK SCHEDULE Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. During the academic year, classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four hours. A few courses are taught by the immersion model, which has fewer sessions but longer meeting times. Most courses incorporate some online work into their agenda. MAL students may take up to seven courses during the calendar year; with that schedule it is possible to complete the degree within two years. COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered on the Augsburg campus. This community is enriched by the students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs, and Christensen Center. The Center for Leadership Studies also offers special colloquia and seminars each year to supplement and complement the course work of the master's program. A SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE IN THE MAL PROGRAM PERIOD I Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon PERIOD II Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period II, an average of two meetings a month. A Jew courses are taught on an immersion model which features fewer but longer sessions. Augsburg College has two summer sessions. The MAL program usually offers at least two classes during the summer; the courses are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two nights a week, except for special immersion courses. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL-AUGSBURG COLLEGE The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources , 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this , individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined in the Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual. Leadership Orientation Toward Action Sense of Vision Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity Creative • • • • Long-term perspective Flexibility Adaptability Innovativeness Facility for Persuasion Communicative • • • • • • Risk Assumptive • Curiosity • Achievement motivation • Self-esteem Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability Effective team member Interpersonal sensitivity Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences Decisive • • • • • Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research Ability to manage conflict - Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course normally includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities. FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS There are three ways to complete the MAL degree. In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option (Plan A), students complete a thesis or a major leadership application project and 10.5 credits. In the Non-Thesis Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 credits, two papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete 11 credits, including the comprehensive exam seminar. PLAN A: THESIS/LAP OPTION Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study gives the student the opportunity to "tie together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities. The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying orientation. A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership application project is based on practical application. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592 and 593 . For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP Option, refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines booklet. Students who do not complete their thesis or leadership application project within two years are required to pay a continuation fee each trimester. PLAN B: NON-THESIS OPTION One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers. The first of these papers will be written in conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project. The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in an annual colloquium. For more information regarding the Non-Thesis Option, refer to the Thesis/LAP Project&: Non-Thesis Project Guidelines booklet. Students who do not complete their independent project within a year of registering for ML 597 are required to pay a continuation fee each trimester. PLAN C: COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SEMINAR The third completion option involves one paper written in conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a Comprehensive Exam Seminar (ML 589). This course must be taken as the last course in the program or in conjunction with another course during the last term. This course is taken on a pass/fail basis, and when the course and the oral, written, and take-home examinations are successfully completed, the program requirements will be satisfied. CORE COURSES FOR THESIS/LAP OPTION (PLAN A): (3.5 course credits) The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP students in the MAL program: ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II (0.5 course) CORE COURSES FOR NON-THESIS OPTION (PLAN B): (4.0 course credits) ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project CORE COURSES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SEMINAR OPTION (PLAN C): (4.0 course credits) ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 589 Comprehensive Exam Seminar - ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL OPTIONS: (at least 7.0 course credits) The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list: - ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 525 Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership ML 539 Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership ML 548 Coaching and Consulting ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology ML 557 Language of Leadership ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective ML 565 Women and Leadership ML 568 The Global Business Environment ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 598 Independent Study (special permission required) ML 599 Topics: special courses offered only once or twice ML 500 Leadership Practicum The MAL program sponsors professional development workshops and seminars. These workshops are offered to students and alumni who desire more applied case studies or wish to address topics not included in the courses. (Offered occasionally) ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey (1.0 course) Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course) Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method , and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world view. ML 514 Research Methods (1.0 course) Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth (1.0 course) Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values on learning and leadership strategies. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course) Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot) assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. (not offered currently) ML 525 Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership (1.0 course) Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow, May, and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings. - - ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace (1.0 course) The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives. ML 530 Ethics in Communication (1.0 course) Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course) This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course) In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures. ML 539 Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization (1.0 course) Understanding through reading, reflecting, and dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing world. Supplementary reading packet, open dialogue, and individual projects. ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice (1.0 course) Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are interdisciplinary and relevant to business and non-profit organizations as well as to politics. ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course) Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals, and contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present-their intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations, and justification. ML 548 Coaching and Consulting (1.0 course) The purpose of this course is to develop influence skills through the exploration and application of consulting and coaching practices. To fulfill that purpose participants will read the work of master consultants and coaches, develop a toolkit, practice consulting as both a consultant and a client, and reflect on these experiences to develop their own purpose, principles, and practices for influencing others. ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology (1.0 course) Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and manage these processes in their organizations. ML 557 Language of Leadership (1.0 course) Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to make judgments about rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of language as an organizing principle for social interaction; speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives; the creation and manipulation of style; the development of persuasive appeals; the protection of "face;" and strategies for maintaining personal relationships across hierarchical levels in organizations. ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course) This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups. ML 565 Women and Leadership (1.0 course) A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants. - ML 568 The Global Business Environment (1.0 course) Knowledge of the global business environment in the context of leadership studies is essential for modern, successful leaders and other professionals. The course complements other offerings in the international cultural understanding of leadership. ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course) Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One-year coursework in MAL program and ML 510. ML 589 Comprehensive Exam Seminar (1.0 course) This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in Leadership. Students prepare for the examination seriesoral, written, and take-home-through discussion, readings, and critical analysis in the seminar. It must be the final course taken in the program. ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I (1.0 course) Independent research project supervised by an academic adviser. ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II (0.5 course) Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser. ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project* (1.0 course) Major written project in an area of the student's choice, to be completed in consultation with an adviser and a reader. The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option. ML 598 Independent Study* (1.0 course) Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. Proposals must be approved by the MAL program director prior to registration for the course. ML 599 Special Topics (1.0 course) Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. *A student may count only one of the following for credit toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598, except with permission of the MAL program director. - Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university Applicants holding a master's or other advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. Should an applicant not meet the minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a case-by-case basis. Applicants to the program must have three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • Previous college record • Letters of recommendation • Experience and organizational background • Written statement • Interview, if requested To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office: • Completed application form • $35.00 non-refundable application fee • A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations • Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and leadership potential • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred • Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT Graduate Admissions Office, 612-330-1101, 1-800-458-1721, <gradinfo@augsburg.edu>, or <www.augsburg.edu>. - The Augsburg College MAL Program Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries. The term "international student" as used here refers exclusively to those students seeking to study at Augsburg in F-1 nonimmigrant status. Questions pertaining to program eligibility for other immigration categories will be directed to the appropriate college personnel for a response. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternate Saturdays and that students may take only two classes per trimester plus one in the summer for a yearly total of seven classes. With this schedule, students can complete the required course work in less than two years. See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process and selection criteria. Application materials required for international students are: • Completed application form • $35.00 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S. dollars • A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations • Completed Certification of Finances and supporting documentation which reliably demonstrate that the student has financial resources adequate to meet expenses while studying at Augsburg • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor assessing leadership potential • Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader • Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any • Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper) or 250 (computer). TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) minimum scores were not yet available at the time of this catalog's publication. Please contact the MAL admissions counselor for updated information. Participants may be asked to participate in a phone or in-person interview with graduate faculty or staff. Note: All F-1 international students and their dependents are required to have adequate health insurance coverage for the duration of their program. Students will be enrolled in the College-recommended plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of coverage through an alternative provider for the same period. EVALUATION STANDARDS Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below. Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards 2.5 2.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course) P Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record Performance below basic course standards Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Office of the Registrar stating reasons for the request and the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade. The signature of the instructor and any other necessary documentation must be included.) ATTENDANCE POLICY Because leadership issues are presented, discussed, and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL POLICIES Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of College policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the MAL program director for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. Approved transfer courses will appear on the student's Augsburg transcript but will not be counted in the cumulative grade point average. Semester and quarter credits will be appropriately converted to Augsburg course credits. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the MAL program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather than semester or quarter hours. Each full-credit graduate course in the MAL program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet a total of 28 hours per course and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. MAL PROGRAM ENROLLMENT POLICY Students may take either one or two courses per trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the coursework in the program within two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from the MAL program. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Students who return to the program after a leave of one year or more must fill out an Application for Readmission form and turn it into the Office of the Registrar. Time spent on an official MAL-approved leave of absence will not count toward the five-year deadline for degree completion. LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS MAL follows the Weekend College schedule for the last date each term on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records. Please refer to <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/calendars/weekend!> for up-to-date information. STUDENT RIGHTS The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter of disciplinary action , grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College Catalog and the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records . Augsburg's policy is published in the Augsburg College Catalog and in the Student Guide. Augsburg College understands that no information other than "directory information" can be released without the written permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission is given by the student to release non"directory information." It is not sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Students who successfully complete Augsburg's leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transfened to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer. *The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association, <www.ncahigherlearningcommi.ssion.org>. - A schedule of fees is published separately in the MAL Catalog Supplement. Tuition is determined annually. ML 593 is a half-credit course for which half of the current full credit tuition is charged. PAYMENT OPTIONS Various payment plans are available: 1) Payment in Full: Payment is due after registration and before the beginning of the trimester. No finance or administrative fee is charged for payments made during this period. The late payment fee is $25. A finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term. 2) Payment Plan: A three-payment plan is available each trimester upon application and after College approval. Payment plans will be approved only if previous plans have been satisfactorily completed. Payments for each trimester are due in three equal installments. There is an administrative fee of $50 per trimester. There is no finance charge if payment is made in full by end of the payment plan. The late payment fee is $25. A finance charge of 8% APR will apply if not paid in full by the end of the payment plan period. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, that are company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. An application for the Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each academic year. The student is responsible for payment if the employer does not pay for any reason. A finance charge of 8% APR will accrue on the deferred balance once the term has begun. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas 1r academic transcripts until a student's account is ,>aid in full. This also applies to student loans administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student ; Jan). They must be current according to established repayment schedules. REFUND SCHEDULE Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative costs). Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance. [NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. 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The availability of such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement COMPANY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers a payment plan by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students should contact the Enrollment Center to make payment arrangements using the company reimbursement payment plan. TRIBAL AND STATE INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS American Indian students who meet federal, state, or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency. STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM Common Loan Provisions Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day T-Bills +2.3%, capped at 8.25% and changes each July l. For example, the interest rate from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 is 4.06% for repayment. Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability, and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally accepted methodology to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. - TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per term. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per year as a graduate student with a $40,000 maximum. Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal begin nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability, and, in certain circumstances, military service. 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ABOUT AUGSBURG Augsburg College is a diverse, faith-based learning community in the heart of the city that transforms individual interests, gifts, and talents into opportunities to work, lead, and serve in the world. Through a rigorous blending of classroom learning, one-on-one mentoring, and real-world experience, Augsburg's liberal arts and sciences curricula challenge students from diverse religious, cultural, ethnic, and experiential backgrounds through research, study, and service opportunities. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) , Augsburg serves the wide-ranging needs of more than 3,000 students in day, weekend, and graduate programs. HISTORY Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. , by Norwegian immigrants as a training school for Lutheran ministers and was named for the Augsburg Confession from 1530. Augsburg relocated to Minneapolis in 1872. CAMPUS LOCATION Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest park in the "City of Lakes." The University of Minnesota-West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical complexes-Fairview-University Medical Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with vast cultural, recreational, and corporate resources within a short distance from campus. ACCESSIBILITY Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers , the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1058. - LEADERSHIP STUDIES FACULTY The professors who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields . The program's faculty members have extensive experience teaching adult learners. ANDREW AOKI, Associate Professor of Political Science B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. ROSEMARY LINK, Professor of Social Work B.A., University of Southampton, Post graduate diploma & C.Q.S.W, University of London; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. ALEXANDRE ARDICHVILI, lnstuctor M.B.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Moscow State University: Associate Professor of Organization Leaming and Development at the University of St. Thomas. THOMAS MORGAN, Professor of Business Administration and Vice President for Planning and Market Development B.S. , Juniata College; M.B.A., JOHN BENSON, Professor Emeritus of Religion B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Augsburg College; B.D. , Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University: LARRY CROCKETT, Professor of Computer Science NORMA NOONAN, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL Program B.A., University of Pennsylvania; B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Priest, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota. M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University: CASS DALGLISH, Associate Professor of English B.A., Economics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Academy of Economics, Krakow, Poland. College of St. Catherine; M.EA. , Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute. MAGDALENA PALECZNY-ZAPP, Associate Professor of Business Administration B.A. , M.S., Academy of CATHERINE PAULSEN, Instructor B.A., St. Olaf JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Professor of Education B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. ROBERT C. GROVEN, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Director of Forensics, and Director of the Honors Program B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.A., ].D., University of Minnesota. College; M.A., Lone Mountain College. CURTIS PAULSEN, Associate Professor of Social Work B.A. , St. Olaf College; M.S.W , University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Fielding Institute. DIANE PIKE, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University: DANIEL S. HANSON, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies B.A. , Augsburg College; M.A. , University of Minnesota. GARRY HESSER, Professor of Sociology and Director of Metro-Urban Studies B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. JOHN S. SCHMIT, Associate Professor of English and Associate Dean for Adult Programs B.S. , St. John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University of Texas-Austin. KATHRYN SWANSON, Professor and Chair, Department of English B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. DAVID LAPAKKO, Associate Professor of Communication Studies B. A., Macalester College, M.A. , and Ph.D., University of Minnesota. VELMA J. 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Title: Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Catalog, 2005
Collection: Course Catalogs
Search Result: .' TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcon1e . . ... ... ... ........ . . ... . ... ...... ... . . . .. ....... . . 1 Transcultural Nursing in Community .... . . ...... ... . .. . . . ... . .. .2 Transformational Leadership and Management ..... . .... .......... .3 Thesis or Graduate Project ...............
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcon1e . . ... ... ... ........ . . ... . ... ...... ... . . . .. ....... . . 1 Transcultural Nursing in Community .... . . ...... ... . .. . . . ... . .. .2 Transformational Leadership and Management ..... . .... .......... .3 Thesis or Graduate Project ................ . . ......•.. . . ... . .. . .4 Practica .................... . .......... .............. . ...... 5 Study Abroad Opportunities ............... .. ... ... . .... . ...... 5 Course Descriptions ............. . ...... .. .. .... .... .. ........ 6 Admissions Requirements and Procedures .... .. .. .. . ............ 10 International Applicants .................... . . . ..... ... . ..... . 11 Academic Policies ....................... .. .................. 12 Fee and Payment Information ... .... ...... ... . ... . ... ... .... .. 15 Financial Aid .......................... . . . . ....... ......... 17 About Augsburg . ... .................... .. . .......... . .. .. . . 19 MA Nursing Faculty .... . ..... . ........... . .. ..•.......... ... 20 Campus Maps ......................... ....... . ... . .. back cover WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT We are proud of the opportunities, the diversity of experiences and the breadth of transcultural nursing knowledge you will encounter in the Master of Arts in Nursing program at Augsburg College. You will find faculty and staff available and eager to assist you in expanding your nursing practice and advancing your career while we explore together our understanding of what it means to live and practice nursing in a global society. Students entering the Master of Arts in Nursing come from diverse cultural, educational, and experiential backgrounds. While some master's degree candidates enter directly from college, others are making mid-life career changes, and some are returning to college after raising a family. The career options in nursing are more variable and more rewarding than ever before. As our population ages and becomes increasingly diverse, nurses are challenged to respond with creativity and competence. The master's program prepares nurses for leadership across care settings, population groups, cultures, and care systems, with particular emphasis on addressing global and local health inequities. Graduates of our master's program are practicing in acute care, community and public health, nursing education, nursing administration, and in emerging care settings that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse and underserved populations. Many of our graduates have created innovative practice and educational models that demonstrate interdisciplinary leadership and economically feasible solutions to health inequities within communities. Our curriculum invites persons into one of two tracks of study: Transcultural Nursing in Community or Transformational Nursing Leadership and Management. Both tracks encourage students to apply for advanced nursing certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS). Students certified in Advanced Community Health Nursing are eligible to apply for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) status through the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Courses are offered at the Augsburg campuses in Minneapolis and Rochester, Minnesota, and the program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). With its emphasis on nursing science and the liberal arts, the Master of Arts in Nursing fosters the development of values and skills essential for transcultural nursing leadership in contemporary society. Faculty and staff at Augsburg are receptive and committed to our students and to an educational process that equips you to transform your unique gifts and interests into personal and professional service in the world. Sincerely, Cheryl Leuning, Ph.D. Professor and Chair Department of Nursing The Transcultural Nursing in Community track in the Master of Arts in Nursing program was designed to prepare nurses for advanced population-focused practice in culturally diverse communities. The curriculum is grounded in nursing science, public health principles, themy-guided practice, and transcultural care. The program of study focuses on reaching populations that are underserved by traditional care systems and who exist outside of the social mainstream. As such, the program provides rich alternative teaching and learning opportunities for graduate students locally and internationally This program prepares nurses to apply for certification in Transcultural Nursing through the International Transcultural Nursing Society Also, graduates of this track of the masters program will be eligible to apply to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing. Students will take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate project. Three courses form the Advanced Nursing Core, which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, and five additional courses make up the Transcultural Nursing in Community Track. ADVANCED NURSING CORE (THREE COURSES) NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar TRANSCULTURAL NURSING IN COMMUNITY TRACK (FIVE COURSES) NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life Cycle NUR 515 Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care Systems OR NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care Two of the NUR 510 NUR 511 NUR 530 NUR 532 following courses: * Advanced Community Health Nursing I Advanced Community Health Nursing II The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation Transcultural Healing Practices ELECTIVES - Students choose two of the following graduate electives: (TWO COURSES) ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global Community ML 510 Visions of Leadership Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML511 ML530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective Investigation of Multicultural Issues NUR 506 Nursing Leadership & Management Roles I ** NUR 507 Nursing Leadership &: Management Roles II ** NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices THESIS OR GRADUATE PROJECT - Students are required to complete either a thesis or a graduate project: (ONE COURSE) NUR 525 Graduate Field Project NUR 535 Integrative Master's Thesis *Students seeking certification in Advanced Community Health Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) must complete 500 hours of clinical practicum work and select NVR 510 and NVR 511; students seeking certification from the International Transcultural Nursing Society may select NVR 530 and NVR 532. Clinical practicum hours are integrated into several courses in the curriculum. - I **Augsburg College grants graduate credit for participation in the Nursing Leadership Academy (NLA) workshops provided through hospitals and healthcare systems. The credit can be applied to the Master of Arts in Nursing degree. The Transformational Leadership and Management track unites the liberal arts with nursing science and practice. This track is designed to develop nurse leaders who are analytical, articulate, and constructively critical and who will be able to cope with high-level healthcare delivery issues. Curricular emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration across care settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica and classroom dialogue provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge and gain experience partnering with diverse care providers, populations, and communities to address health inequities in creative and relevant ways. Specialty electives build on students' competencies and goals. Courses are offered by the Department of Nursing faculty as well as faculty teaching in the Master of Arts in Leadership and Master of Business Administration programs. Students will take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate project. Three courses form the Advanced Nursing Core, which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, and five additional courses make up the Transformational Leadership and Management Track. ADVANCED NURSING CORE (THREE COURSES) NUR 505 NUR 520 NUR 523 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Research Methods in Nursing Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar TRANSFORMATIONAL NURSING LEADERSHIP TRACK (FIVE COURSES) * NUR 500 NUR 521 BUS 520 Transcultural Health Care Transformational Nursing Leadership Management of the Healthcare Organization Two of the following courses: ML ML ML ML 511 527 535 565 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace Organizational Theory and Leadership Women and Leadership ELECTIVES - Students choose two of the following graduate electives: (TWO COURSES) ECO 520 ML510 ML511 ML530 ML 531 ML 560 NUR 506 NUR 507 NUR 530 NUR 532 Economics of Health Care in a Global Community Visions of Leadership Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Ethics in Communication The Dynamics of Change Developing a Multicultural Perspective Investigation of Multicultural Issues Nursing Leadership & Management Roles I ** Nursing Leadership & Management Roles II ** The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation Transcultural Healing Practices THESIS OR GRADUATE PROJECT - Students are required to complete either a thesis or a graduate project: (ONE COURSE) NUR 525 NUR 535 Graduate Field Project Integrative Master's Thesis *The Transformational Leadership and Management track provides the academic background to apply for certification in Advanced Nursing Administration from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). **Augsburg College grants graduate credit for participation in the Nursing Leadership Academy (NLA) workshops provided through hospitals and healthcare systems. The credit can be applied to the Master of Arts in Nursing degree. - Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts in Nursing final project, which serves as the capstone of the master's program: a graduate field project, or an integrative master's thesis. The Graduate Field Project, NUR 525, is based on a selfselected issue relevant to transcultural community health nursing, or nursing leadership. The student will focus primarily on the application and integration of knowledge. Working with an adviser, the student will design and/or implement and evaluate a model of advanced practice nursing applied to solving a transcultural problem related to health inequities in a selected community, or a nursing leadership issue. The integrative thesis option, NUR 535, expands upon and/or extends theoretical foundations or concepts identified in transcultural nursing, community health nursing, and/or nursing leadership literature. The thesis project demonstrates the student's ability to do independent research involving the exposition of primary and secondary literature appropriate to the topic, the collection and analysis of empirical data, and the articulation of implications for advanced practice nursing. Students register for their final project, with their adviser's permission, near the end of the program. Students must complete all coursework and defend the project within one year after registration. After one year, students must pay a continuation fee of $350 per term in order to retain student status in the graduate program, including library privileges, AugNet access, and parking privileges. Please refer to the "Graduate Field Project or Integrative Thesis Procedures and Policies" booklet available in the Nursing Department for additional information. - Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Students who complete the Transcultural Nursing in Community track will have enough practice hours to be eligible to apply to take the certification exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Practice experience with diverse populations will also provide students with the options to apply to take the certification exam in Transcultural Nursing. In this track students practice in nontraditional settings with persons underserved or excluded from mainstream health care. This practice emphasizes cultural diversity and health inequities across health care settings. Students in the Transformational Leadership and Management track will have practice experience in several courses with preceptors in leadership positions in a variety of care settings. A unique opportunity offered for practica at Augsburg is provided by the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. The Nursing Center provides services for persons struggling with poverty and homelessness in the city of Minneapolis. People from diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in wide-ranging cultural contexts, provide many opportunities for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice. STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES The Nursing Department works closely with Augsburg's Center for Global Education in developing study abroad opportunities. Currently, four study abroad opportunities exist for student practicum experience. Annually, students may travel to Namibia in southwest Africa to spend three weeks exploring health and health care challenges within a rapidly developing country: Practical experience with nurses in a variety of care settings, meaningful dialogue with key resource persons, and critical reflection foster personal and professional growth. There are also week-long practica experiences on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota. In this experience, students live on the reservation and participate with public health nurses providing health services. Students also interact with tribal leaders and experience cultural events relevant to the Lakota people of Pine Ridge. Week-long experiences are available in Mexico and Guatemala on alternating years. Students explore the relationships of indigenous and Western health care, the connection between social justice and health, and interact with local indigenous healers. Students may apply these study abroad experiences to the practicum requirements for a variety of courses, including the thesis and graduate field project. - NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care NUR 510 Advanced Community Health Nursing I This course explores meanings and expressions of health, illness, caring, and healing transculturally. Focus is on understanding and developing professional competence in caring for individuals, families, groups, and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds. Culture is examined as a pervasive, determining "blueprint" for thought and action throughout the human health experience. Patterns of human interaction that foster health and quality of life are analyzed, and health destroying patterns of interaction, e.g., stereotyping, discrimination, and marginalization, are examined and submitted to moral and ethical reflection. (36 hours of practice experience) This course focuses on persons, families and groups living in relationship. Emphasis is on applying the core functions of community/public health - assessment, policy development and assurance. Principles of epidemiology, population demographics, and culture care are integrated into community-focused health care delivery models. Power structures within dominant social systems are analyzed and critiqued with regard to resource access and distribution among underserved populations. (72 hours of practice experience) NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life Cycle The major curriculum concepts of individuals, health, nursing, and society are developed further in this course as the function of individuals living in families and in communities is explored. Content about systems, communication, small group, and nursing theories, introduced earlier, is applied to family constellation. The influence of the multigenerational family is examined in terms of culture, belief system, roles, and healthcare patterns, values, and goals. Specific concepts related to values and culture are expanded and applied to the more complex social structures of traditional and nontraditional families as they interact in and with society. NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice This course focuses on nursing science and nursing theory as foundational to advanced transcultural nursing practice. Philosophical underpinnings of different theoretical and research traditions in nursing are compared and related to the provision of culturally competent care in diverse communities. Nursing science is emphasized as a process of theory advancement and as an accumulating body of nursing knowledge. (36 hours of practice experience) - NUR 511 Advanced Community Health Nursing II Emphasis is on the application of publidcommunity health theory and research in providing health care to populations and communities. Essential public health services are assessed for adequacy in meeting community health needs and addressing health goals. The impact of diversity, privilege, resource limits, and globalization add depth and reality to local and global community health concerns, patterns of health, suffering, and health care provisioning. Prerequisite: NUR 510. (72 hours of practice experience) NUR 515 Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care Systems In planning and implementing nursing activities, healthcare organizations are considered subcultures of society, which entail particular issues of access and utilization for marginalized people. Strategies for negotiating structures of privilege and professional control will be explored. Working with marginalized populations, students will identify and support the agency or persons who are seeking help from these systems. Nursing action will focus on mediating subcultures of clients with the subculture of healthcare systems. Major emphasis will be placed on mutuality with clients in planning actions and evaluating outcomes. (72 hours of practice experience) NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing Through a combination of literature review, field experience, and class discussion, research methods relevant to the exploration of culture and health will be examined. Class topics will include formulating study questions to explore collective foundations of meaning and explanation in health and illness, practice in data collection procedures of field research, and issues of interpretation and analysis in qualitative research. (pre-requisite: a college-level statistics course) and dialogue, which includes professional experience of practice contexts, as well as theoretical and research literature, students will formulate a transcultural nursing model of care. (72 hours of practice experience) NUR 525 Graduate Field Project This course focuses on the application and integration of knowledge to a student-selected issue or topic of concern relevant to transcultural nursing, community health nursing, and/or transformational nursing leadership. Working with a nursing faculty adviser, students design and/or implement and evaluate a theory-based model of advanced practice nursing. Relevant coursework is integrated into the project and the final written report. Plans for disseminating the report for public and professional use are encouraged . Students will defend the project to their graduate committee (major faculty adviser and two readers) and invited guests at the time of completion. NUR 521 Transformative Nursing Leadership This course emphasizes transformational nursing leadership and management in partnership with diverse groups. Transcultural competence is lifted up as significant to the evolving leadership and planning skills needed in emerging care systems. Opportunities for students to engage in designing relevant models of care delivery are woven into clinical practica. (72 hours of practice experience) NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar Through a combination of literature review and class discussion, conceptual models of nursing will be critiqued for their effectiveness, their relevance, and their substantiation. The conceptualization, investigation, and application of nursing knowledge will be critiqued with particular focus on the contribution to developing practice in transcultural community health care. Through reflection - NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation In this course, the student will explore ritual and ceremony from a transcultural perspective. Attention will be focused on rituals and ceremonies in specific cultures and religions, and in the modern American medical system that sustains its own rituals. In some cultures, formal or informal religious practices may be integral to the ritual of ceremony and healing. In modern American culture, the perceived division between the mind, body, and spirit has led to ritual and ceremony being considered adjunctive to the scientific approach to healing. Students will have an opportunity to interact with persons who integrate ritual and ceremony into their lives and healthcare practices. Students will also discuss the meaning of ritual and ceremony to their own lives and professional practice. NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices This course will introduce students to complementary healing practices including the historical and cultural contexts in which they developed. Students will discuss the philosophical underpinnings of therapeutic systems and paradigms of healing in selected complementary therapies. Selected complementary therapies are: music therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body healing, spiritual and faith practices, energy healing practices, movement therapies, homeopathy, manual therapies, and nutrition and nutritional supplements. NUR 535 Integrative Master's Thesis The integrative thesis expands upon or extends the theoretical foundations in the literature of Transcultural Nursing in Community or Transformational Leadership and Management. It demonstrates the student's ability to do independent research that integrates past and current literature appropriate to the topic, the collection and analysis of empirical data, and the articulation of implications for advanced nursing practice or leadership in nursing organizations. Students will defend the project to their selected graduate committee (comprised of the student's faculty adviser and two readers) and invited - guests. Plans for disseminating the report for public and professional use are encouraged. NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care This course will explore how health and illness are related to inequities in society and dynamics of power in systems of health care. The following issues will be examined in the course: How widening gaps in the distribution of wealth diminish the health of all members of society; how social inequities become medicalized as health disparities, how an emphasis on profit in health care affects the distribution of healing resources in the population, and what strategies the poor and powerless employ to gain access to healthcare resources. This course will include an optional study abroad experience in Guatemala. (72 hours of practice experience) BUS 520 Management of the Healthcare Organization This course provides an overview of the key organizational and behavioral concepts which underlie effective management practices in healthcare organizations. It addresses both the theory and practice of effective management. The course will emphasize the importance of addressing the expectations, needs, and performances of people in organizations, and recognizes the role of the internal, external, and global cultures that impact organizational structure, behavior, and change. ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global Community At the end of the class, students will be better able to apply economic concepts to the health systems of both the United States and other parts of the world. The focus will be on the public policy aspects of the healthcare system, e.g., issues of access and cost. leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative worldview. ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives. ML 530 Ethics in Communication Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective: Investigation of Multicultural Issues This course will enhance one's ability to lead and work more effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs, and traditions within the global community. ML 565 Women and Leadership A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants. - Applicants into the Master of Arts in Nursing program must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited fouryear college or university, or must have an associate degree in nursing in addition to a bachelor's degree. Applicants must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) in all previous college coursework, have experience as a registered nurse, and have professional liability insurance, and a current Minnesota nursing license. A college-level statistics course is required for progression in the program. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, with students being admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant: I Previous college record and GPA I Letters of recommendation I Professional experience I Written statement To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Admissions Office: I A completed application form I $35 nonrefundable application fee I A two- to three page-typed statement describing the applicant's professional and educational goals I Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's character and ability for graduate study (Two of these recommendations must be from professional colleagues.) I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred I Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. - Augsburg College encourages qualified applicants from other countries. See Admissions Requirements for a description of the admission process, selection criteria, and work experience requirements. Application materials required for international applicants include the following: I A completed application form I $35 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars I A two- to three-page typed statement describing the applicant's professional and educational goals I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information) I Three letters of recommendation-in English-addressing the applicant's character and ability for graduate study. (Two of these recommendations must be from professional colleagues.) I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 for the paper test, and a minimum score of 250 for the computer version. Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview, in person or over the phone, with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. DECLARATION OF FINANCES Students and their financial sponsors must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission, along with appropriate certifications. In accordance with federal regulations, applicants seeking an F-1 student visa or J-1 exchange visitor visa must provide documentation to the school that they have financial resources adequate to cover all expenses for the duration of the program. Once a student has been accepted into the program, the appropriate school official will issue the student an 1-20 (if seeking an F-1) or DS-2019 (if seeking aj-1) . - EVALUATION STANDARDS Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Arts in Nursing program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below. 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 Achieves above basic course standards 3.0 Achieves basic course standards 2.5 Achieves the minimum passing standard 2.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course) W Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor's signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes a 0.0. ATTENDANCE POLICY Class attendance is expected and should be considered a responsibility; not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. - ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL POLICIES Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of 2.0 or less in a course, the student must petition successfully to the faculty of the Master of Arts in Nursing program before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of 2.0 or less is received, the student may be dismissed from the program. Students may also be dismissed for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing faculty for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. No more than three courses will be accepted for transfer credit. CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Classes are scheduled to meet the needs of working adults, combining in-class and web-based components. Clinical practica opportunities are included in selected courses. LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the Master of Arts in Nursing supplement. - STUDENT RIGHTS The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College Catalog and the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is required to give notice on the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's policy is published in the Augsburg College Catalog artd in the Student Guide distributed to students. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/ recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission is given by the student to release non- "directory information." It is not sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Students who successfully complete this program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) , Lutheran Education Council in North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council. The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). - Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer. *The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association 312-263-0456 or <www. ncahigherlearn ingcommission. org> Tuition is determined annually. A continuation fee is charged to students who do not complete their final project within a year. Clinical practicum fees are charged in addition to course tuition for study abroad practica. PAYMENT OPTIONS Various payment plans are available: 1) Payment in Full: Due after registration and before the beginning of the trimester. No finance charge or administrative fee. Late payment fee $25. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term. 2) Payment Plan: Students may pay in installments, with payments due according to the payment schedule published for each term. By the first Extended Payment Plan due date, the students must pay one-half of the balance obtained by subtracting expected financial aid from the applicable term fee, in addition to any previous or past due balance. By the second Extended Payment Plan due date, the term fee (less any pending financial aid) must be paid in full. See Company Reimbursement below. There is a $50 non-refundable administrative fee for the Extended Payment Plan. 3) Employer Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, that are employer reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 60 days after the end of the term. An application for Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each academic year. The student is responsible for payment if the employer does not pay for any reason. A finance charge of 8% APR will accrue on the deferred balance once the term has begun. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until a student's account is paid in full. This also applies to student loans administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student Loan). They must be current according to established repayment schedules. - REFUND SCHEDULE Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges except for the minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative costs. Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance. [NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you understand the financial consequences of making adjustments to your registration.] Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student's last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed. The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the student account and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is determined. Please allow two weeks for a refund. The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement payment plan. For information about refunds and the refund schedule, see the Payment Information brochure or visit <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. - A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: I Through the first scheduled class meeting-100% of tuition (less a $100 administration fee if withdrawing from current term entirely). I Prior to the second scheduled class meeting80% of tuition. I Prior to the third scheduled class meeting60% of tuition. I Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting40% of tuition. I No refund after the fourth scheduled class meeting. Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Two full-credit courses per trimester are considered full time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, or 1800-458-1721, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb, assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: EMPLOYER TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers a payment plan by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students should contact the Enrollment Center to make payment arrangements using the employer reimbursement payment plan. BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, TRIBAL, AND STATE INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS American Indian students who meet federal, state, or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency. FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS The Enrollment Center will determine each financial aid applicant's eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is capped at 8.25% and changes each July 1. For example, the interest rate from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 is 3.42% for repayment. Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability, and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM TRAINEESHIPS Common Loan Provisions Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. Traineeship monies are available through a grant from the Bureau of Health Professions of the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. For information on traineeship availability, please contact the Nursing Department at 612-330-1209. - FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. A signed a promissory note is required per term after which funds are credited to the student account. Awards are made based on available funds. Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per year as a graduate student with a $40,000 aggregate maximum. Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal begin nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $9,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum annual loan is $500. Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after you leave school. Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding special circumstances and repayment. - Alternative Loans: Many education loan options are available through private lenders. The Enrollment Center staff can assist students in understanding all of their financing options. TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial aid application materials are available at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good academic standing. The financial aid application will be processed when the following documents are received: 1) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. 2) Federal income tax return(s). 3) Verification worksheet. Obtain a copy at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb and return it to the Enrollment Center. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. ABOUT AUGSBURG HISTORY Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. CAMPUS LOCATION Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical complexes-Fairview University Medical Centerare adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a few blocks away. ACCESSIBILITY Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning, physical, and psychiatric disabilities. I I CHURCH AFFILIATION Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty, and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian spirituality and thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. e<'-- \ Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1023. - MASTER OF ARTS IN NURSING FACULTY FACULTY who teach in the Master or Arts in Nursing program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. All of the program's faculty members have extensive experience in practice and in teaching adult learners. RUTH ENESTVEDT, Assistant Professor B.A. , St. Olaf College; M.S. , University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. SUSAN M. HAGENESS, Adjunct Instructor B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A., St. Mary's University. LINDA HOLT, Adjunct Instructor B.S.N., University of Minnesota; M.S.N., University of Washington-Seattle; Certification in Transcultural Nursing, Augsburg College. KIA JAMES, Adjunct Instructor B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A. , University of Minnesota; Ed.D., University of Minnesota. CHERYL J. LEUNING, Professor, Department Chair B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah. SUSAN K. NASH, Associate Professor B.S.N ., University of Minnesota; M.S.N., University of Minnesota; Ed.D., University of Minnesota. LUANN P. WATSON, Adjunct Instructor B.S.N., Augsburg College; M.A.L. , Augsburg College. PAMELA J. WEISS, Associate Professor B.S.N., University of Nebraska; M.P.H., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. - hUGSBURG C 0 L L E G E Transforming Education AUGSBURG LOCATION MAP MINNEAPOLIS AND ROCHESTER Forest Lake Rochester Rochester MINNEAPOLIS CAMPUS MAP 6th Street S. 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Title: Master of Social Work (MSW) Catalog, 2000-2001
Collection: Course Catalogs
Search Result: "The good we secure for ourselves Table of Contents is precarious and uncertain ... until it is secured for all of us and Overview ................... .... . ....................... ... 1 incoryorated into our common life." MSW Program Mission and Goals ............................... ...
Show more "The good we secure for ourselves Table of Contents is precarious and uncertain ... until it is secured for all of us and Overview ................... .... . ....................... ... 1 incoryorated into our common life." MSW Program Mission and Goals ............................... 2 -Jane Addams MSW Program Format ....... .............................. ...3 MSW Curriculum Components .......................... .. .. .. .5 MSW Courses and Upcoming Changes ..... .................... .. 7 Field Work Education and Field Practicum ........................ 10 Admission to the MSW Program ....... ............... ....... .. 12 International Applicants ............... .................... .. 16 Summary of MSW Fees and Charges ..... .. ... ...... .. ........ .. 17 Financial Aid ........................ ........ . ...... .. ..... 18 Academic Policies ................... .. ...... .. ............ .20 MSW Program Management ........... ...................... .23 Department of Social Work Faculty ......... ... ..... ............ 24 Lindell Library and Information Technology .. .. . .. ... ............ 26 Accreditation .............................................. 27 About Augsburg College ..................................... 28 Campus Location and Map ... .................... .inside back cover • I overview The Augsburg Master of Social Work concentrations: Family Practice or of other countries, including England, is a small program of distinction and Program Development, Policy and Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, quality. Our purpose is to prepare Administration. The academic and Taiwan. social work students for agency-based coursework consists of 18 full courses practice in public and non-profit for regularly admitted students or 13 are internationally known for their settings. We offer a challenging full courses for those admitted with teaching and research. Our adjunct curriculum, combining social work advanced standing (see explanation of faculty are innovative practitioners theory, policy, practice methods, skills advanced standing on page 13). training, research, and evaluation techniques. Our philosophy is to emphasize In addition to the academic We have outstanding faculty who and administrators from agency-based settings. Our faculty provide expertise coursework, students complete 900 in a broad range of areas within social hours of field practica in two settings work. All our faculty are available for client strengths and empowerment; and a summative evaluation project. mentoring relationships. They problem solving within a holistic, The Twin Cities offer many unique schedule office hours convenient to systems framework; and practice opportunities for field practicum sites weekend students. informed by solid research and such as non-profit advocacy evaluation. Throughout our organizations, counseling centers, the liberal arts base of the College and The Augsburg MSW builds on curriculum, we stress social work neighborhood centers, state and supports the College's mission: "To values and ethics. We also emphasize county agencies, schools, hospitals, nurture future leaders in service to the responsibility to the local and global correctional facilities, and non- world by providing high-quality community, promotion of social and governmental organizations. We have educational opportunities, which are economic justice, understanding of field sites in both urban and rural based in the liberal arts and shaped by and appreciation for diverse peoples settings. the faith and values of the Christian and cultures, and commitment to oppose oppression of all forms. Our classes are offered on a weekend intensive format. Field Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an placements are available weekdays, as intentionally diverse campus complete a year of generalist well as some evenings and non-class community." professional preparation (the weekends. We maintain small class foundation) and a year of advanced sizes of 10 to 25 students. We offer preparation in one of two trips abroad to compare social services Augsburg MSW students MSW Program Mission and Goals The mission of the sound, scholarly on combined strengths Department of Social Work research; and of the client, group, or is: "To develop social work professionals for practice that promotes social justice and empowerment towards the well-being of people in community rather than • how to evaluate the effectiveness of your As you progress through our MSW curriculum, you will learn: • how an individual lives of social work programs. Student learning is guided education, graduate or by the following MSW post-graduate, in social program goals: work or related fields; 1. prepare students to be competent, creative, and ethical social work professional or her environment; practitioners who programs affect individuals, families, communities, and society; • to use a range of client- maintain a perspective 4. prepare students to work for peace, social justice, and human well-being at a variety of levels with a global perspective; that is multi-cultural and holistic (that is, 5. prepare students to one which encompasses apply critical thinking the integrated needs of skills within individual, family, and professional contexts community), with and to demonstrate the centered approaches to attention to the special professional use of self; practice with client needs of our migrant, groups of all types and immigrant, and Native sizes; American local populations; • to apply theories and methods of practice excel in problem- placement experience; solving within systems practice informed by perspective that creates a holistic approach to practice; and through the field • the importance of 6. integrate a liberal arts 2. prepare students to of many sizes, to • 3. prepare students for continuing advanced in and is affected by his • how social policies and pathology; social work practice and a diverse and global society." focusing on individual 7. provide students with increased access to social work education. become advanced practitioners who build I 3 MSW Program Format The Augsburg MSW degree offered at the mid-point of expectation of substantial Fall Trimester 2000 is designed to meet the class. Each class meets for independent study outside Class Weekends needs of a wide range of eight sessions in a given of class. Sept. 15-16 students with differing trimester. responsibilities and time commitments. Scheduling classes in a weekend intensive format allows students some flexibility in coordinating school obligations with weekday work and family commitments. Our weekend format also provides access to an MSW education to those living outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, who must travel some distance. Sept. 29-30 Cohons and Course Sequence Oct. 13-14 MSW students are admitted Nov. 3-4 Foundation students with a particular "cohort." Nov. 17-18 complete 18 full courses. Cohorts are distinguished Dec. 1-2 Full-time students enroll in by: level of admission Dec. 15-16 three courses per trimester (foundation or advanced for six trimesters, totaling standing), rate of attendance Winter Trimester 2001 two years. Part-time students (full-time or part-time), and Class. Weekends enroll in one or two courses preferred concentration Jan. 5-6 per trimester for 12 (Family Practice or Program Jan. 19-20 trimesters, totaling four Development, Policy, and Jan 26-27 years. Advanced standing Administration-"PDPA"). Feb. 9-10 students attend full time, Augsburg offers six cohorts. Feb. 16-17 Course Load and Program Duration enrolling in three courses per trimester for five Academic Calendar trimesters, totalling 13 full We follow a trimester courses over one year and academic calendar, offering two trimesters. The part- classes September through time option is not offered for June, exclusively on those with advanced weekends. Classes typically standing. All students must meet every other weekend complete the MSW degree with some back-to-back in no more than four years weekends. following matriculation. Oct. 27-28 Mar. 2-3 Field Practicum Mar. 16-17 MSW students spend 900 Mar. 23-24 hours in two field practica. The foundation field Spring Trimester 2001 practicum requires 420 Class Weekends hours. The concentration Apr 6-7 field practicum requires 480 Apr 20-21 hours. Each practicum May 4-5 experience is spread out over May 18-19 two trimesters (fall and Jun 1-2 winter) and is completed Jun 8-9 concurrent with enrollment Jun 22-23 Classes meet in four-hour Course Credh and contact Hours in integrative field work Jun 29-30 blocks on Friday evenings, A full credit MSW course seminars (SWK 502-503 and 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday ( 1.0) is equal to 4 semester SWK 523-524) as well as mornings, 8 a.m. to noon, credits or 6 quarter credits. other MSW coursework. and Saturday afternoons, Each full course meets for 32 1 to 5 p.m. A short break is contact hours, with the Class Periods Summatlve Evaluation Proiect spend 15 to 20 hours per Paul) have developed a dual All students apply week in the field practicum degree: Master of Social knowledge and skills from during the fall and winter Work and Master of Arts in the foundation and trimesters (a span of six or Leadership for Mission concentration curriculum in seven months for each (MSW/MA). The dual completing a project practicum). degree focuses on meeting designed to evaluate their projects. A student also may In the final year of Luther Seminary (in St. the educational interests of social work practice. study, students complete a people planning to serve the Students conduct and summative project, which spiritual and social needs of present this evaluation/ requires substantial families, individuals, and research project during their independent research, communities. final year of study. They analysis, and writing. may also select the thesis Some MSW students A pilot project has been approved by both option as an elective (see work full time while schools. Augsburg is page 6). enrolled in the MSW currently seeking approval program. Most, however, from the Council on Social arrange to reduce their work Work Education. For more Time Commitment Although classes meet on weekends, students spend time on their studies during non-class weekends and weekdays. The typical student will spend 12 hours in classes within a 23-hour period. For every hour spent in class, a student may hours or request time away information, contact the during their graduate Augsburg social work office, studies. Each student's (612) 330-1233, or Luther situation is unique and must Seminary, (651) 641-3521, be decided individually. All for their catalog. Applicants students must develop apply to each program strategies for balancing separately; admission to one family, work, and academic does not guarantee responsibilities. admission to the other. This spend 3 to 4 hours outside of class, working on Dual Degree assignments or group Augsburg College and joint program is ecumenical in its admissions policies and academic outlook . • I MSW Curriculum Components The MSW curriculum, which knowledge of theories and practice Administration. In either includes both academic coursework methods in the foundation field concentration, you will deepen your and field education, has two practicum. The field practicum is knowledge of the primary issues components: foundation and completed concurrently with your affecting families and communities, concentration. enrollment in two integrative field develop a range of client-centered work seminar courses (SWK 502 and approaches to practice, gain a broader Foundation Curriculum The foundation curriculum is made up of nine courses and a generalist field practicum. In the foundation courses, you are introduced to social work as a profession. You will learn both historical and contemporary theories, issues, and practice methods, relating to both the individual and 503). The full foundation curriculum understanding of human diversity, is required of all students, with the develop competencies in practice exception of those admitted with based-research, and learn practice or advanced standing (see explanation program evaluation techniques. of advanced standing on page 13 ). you will apply this advanced curriculum, all foundation knowledge of theories and practice coursework and field hours must be methods in the concentration field successfully completed. the environment. During the foundation year, you will study Concentration Curriculum human behavior and the social The concentration curriculum is environment; history of social welfare made up of nine courses and an policy; and services, research advanced field practicum. After methods, practice methods, completing the foundation assessment frameworks, family and requirements, you will enroll in the community diversity, and social work concentration curriculum of your values and ethics. choice. Augsburg offers two In the foundation curriculum, you will apply this generalist [n the concentration curriculum, Before beginning the concentration concentrations: Family Practice and Program Development, Policy, and practicum experience. The field practicum is relevant to your chosen concentration and is completed concurrently with your enrollment in two field seminar courses (SWK 523 and 524). As a capstone to your MSW program, you will complete a summative evaluation project in practice or program evaluation. ' Family Practice concentration was building upon but separate Concentration: developed in response to from the summative Family, in its diverse forms, the growing demand for evaluation project. Course is central to society. leadership and credit is given for this "Family," in this context, is administration. Effective option as an elective. interpreted broadly as the services require competent Students work with a thesis nurturing system practitioners to provide adviser to develop more in- surrounding people. It is strong leadership and depth research skills inclusive of many areas of effective administration. In contributing to social work need. As a growing number this concentration you will knowledge. of family-related challenges learn the knowledge and face society, there is an skills necessary to promote ever-increasing need for and achieve needed change, professionals who base their and to develop, lead, guide, practice on in-depth study and administer programs of the broad spectrum of that serve diverse people in issues that confront the a variety of settings. family. In the Family Practice concentration, you will concentrate on promoting empowerment of the family-nurturing systems from a developmental and holistic perspective. Program Development, Degree Requirements To be conferred with the MSW degree, students must achieve the following: • successful completion of 18 MSW courses (13 for advanced standing), with Summatlve Evaluation Proiect with a grade of 2.0 or 2.5, All students will apply and with a cumulative knowledge and skills from GPA of 3.0 or higher; the foundation and no more than two courses • successful completion of concentration curricula in 900 hours of approved completing a final project field practica ( 480 hours designed to study social for advanced standing); Policy, and work efficacy. Students will Administration: conduct and present this submission of the Social change is necessary advanced research project summative evaluation to foster policies and during their final year of project; and services that respond to study. human need. The Program Development, Policy, and Administration Master's Thesis Students have the option of • successful completion and • successful completion of all degree requirements within four years of matriculation. completing a thesis, • I MSW Courses and Upcoming Changes Below are two curricula: existing intend for the new curriculum to date. We will offer this new course in and revised. The revisions are in begin in 2001-02. This means winter 2001-02. Because of the response to feedback requested from students who begin in 2000-01 will earlier start for advanced standing several constituencies, including complete the first year under our students, we will move the advanced students, alumni, faculty, field existing curriculum, but will complete standing application deadline for agencies, and CSWE. The revised subsequent years under the revised 2001-02 admission to January curriculum is approved by the social curriculum. work department and awaiting 15, 2001. (Advanced standing For advanced standing students, approval from the College Academic the revised curriculum adds a new Affairs Committee in 2000-01. We course and requires a winter start applicants previously applied in October.) EXISTING Curriculum Foundation Courses: Human Behavior and the Social Environment Integrative Field Work Seminar II Integrative Field Work Seminar I Methods and Skills II Methods and Skills I Introduction to Family Practice History of Social Welfare Policy Introduction to Program Development, Policy & Admin. Research I Family Practice Concentration Courses: Integrative Field Work Seminar III Thesis Seminar Family Practice I Creative Problem Solving in Supervision Research II Family Diversity/Family Social Policy Integrative Field Work Seminar IV Elective Family Practice II Program Development, Policy, & Administration Concentration Courses: Integrative Field Work Seminar lII Thesis Seminar Processes of Program Planning & Development lnterorganizational, Community, Political Relations Research II Advanced Social Policy Integrative Field Work Seminar IV Elective Organizational Development & Administration 7 REVISED Curriculum Foundation Courses: 0 ) Human Behavior and the Social Environment Methods and Skills II: Families & Groups Field Work I: Integrative Seminar and Skills Lab Community Development for Social Change Methods and Skills I: Individuals Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice History of Social Welfare Policy Research I Field Work II: Integrative Seminar and Skills Lab Advanced Practice Methods (advanced standing only) Family Practice Concentration Courses: Field Work III: Integrative Seminar (.5) Family Practice II Diversity in an Urban Environment I (.5) Family Social Policy Family Practice I Creative Problem Solving in Supervision Research II: Practice Evaluation Family Practice Elective Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar (.5) General Elective Diversity in an Urban Environment Il (.5) Program Development, Policy, and Administration Concentration Courses: Field Work III: Integrative Seminar (.5) Planning and Policy Practice I Diversity in an Urban Environment I ( .5) Organizations/Social Admin Practice II Organizations/Social Admin. Practice I Planning and Policy Practice II Research II: Program Evaluation Organizations/Social Admin. Practice III Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar (.5) General Elective Diversity in an Urban Environment II (.5) ENROUMENT Options Foundation • Full-time YEAR 1 Fall Human Behavior & the Social Environment Field Work I: Integrative Seminar & Skills Lab Methods & Skills I: Individuals (foundation practicum begins) YEAR2 Fall Field Work III: Integrative Seminar & Diversity (.5 each) Research II: Evaluation (practice or program) Concentration Course #l (concentration practicum begins) Winter History of Social Welfare Policy Field Work II: Integrative Seminar & Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar & Diversity (.5 each) Skills Lab Concentration Course #2 Methods & Skills II: Families & Groups Concentration Course#} (foundation practicum continues and finishes) (concentration practicum continues Spring Research I and finishes) Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice Community Development for Social Change Spring General Elective Concentration Course #4 Concentration Course #5 I Advanced Standing • Full-time YEAR 1 No Courses Fall YEAR2 Fall Field Work Ill: Integrative Seminar & Diversity ( .5 each) Winter Advanced Practice Methods Research II: Evaluation (practice Spring Research I or program) Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice Concentration Course # 1 Community Development for (concentration practicum begins) Social Change Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar & Diversity ( .5 each) Concentration Course #2 Concentration Course #3 (concentration practicum continues and finishes) Spring General Elective Concentration Course #4 Concentration Course #5 Foundation • Part-time YEAR 1 YEAR2 Fall Fall Human Behavior & the Social Field Work I: Integrative Seminar/Skills Lab Methods & Skills I: Individuals Environment (foundation practicum begins) Winter History of Social Welfare Policy Winter Field Work II: Integrative Seminar/Skills Lab Spring Research I Methods & Skills II: Families & Groups (foundation practicum continues and finishes) Spring Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice Community Development for Social Change YEAR4 YEAR3 Fall Field Work Ill: Integrative Seminar & Fall Diversity (.5 each) Research II: Evaluation (practice or program) Concentration Course # 1 (concentration practicum begins) Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar & Diversity ( .5 each) Concentration Course #2 (concentration practicum continues and finishes) Spring Concentration Course #3 General Elective Winter Concentration Course #4 Spring Concentration Course #5 9 Field Work Education and Field Practicum Field Work Education and Field Placement work integrative seminars, is education of the MSW Social work education is the arena for the program is divided into two not merely classroom based. application of this components: foundation Through the field philosophy. It is our belief and concentration. The experience, we expect that that the collaborative efforts foundation field practicum you are able to demonstrate between the student, the requires 420 hours and is your aptitude in bridging field agency, and the MSW completed by those students theory and practice. The program are essential. admitted at the foundation foundation of your practice includes: • ethical, competent professional practice • problem solving within a systems framework and strengths perspective • an understanding of, and respect for, diverse peoples and cultures • responsibility and service to the broader community in the interest of social justice • a commitment to oppose oppression. We recognize that the field experience, called "practica," with the field Field Education Format Under the instruction and supervision of professionally-trained, MSW-level, and programapproved field instructors, you will spend 900 hours in two field practica. Each practicum is spread out over two trimesters (fall and winter) and is completed concurrently with enrollment in field work integrative seminars (SWK 502-503 and SWK 523524) as well as other MSW The field work level. The foundation practicum puts emphasis on developing competence as a professional generalist social worker. The concentration field practicum requires 480 hours and is completed by all students, including those admitted at the foundation level and those admitted with advanced standing. The concentration practicum places emphasis on advanced practice skills and leadership qualities related to the chosen concentration. coursework. • I 11 Process for Field Praclicum Selecuon at an agency that is not on the • senior resources Field practicum selection for the fall approved site list or is at your place of • family social policy of any academic year is done in the employment. In either case, you can previous spring during specified dates work with the MSW field coordinator determined by the MSW field to determine if the site in which you • corrections and probation coordinator. You are required to are interested is acceptable. All field • public and attend the student field orientation practica must be supervised by before beginning your field practicum professionals who are approved as search. Augsburg field instructors. At the student field orientation, the MSW field coordinator will provide a list of field sites approved by Augsburg's MSW program and classified according to type of field setting. Based on your area of interest and your career goals, you will choose two or more field sites and will arrange interviews at each. Once interviews are finished, you will rank your choices of field sites, and the field sites will rank their choices of interns. The MSW field coordinator • youth services • developmental disabilities Field practica are not only the basis for a sound social work curriculum, • American Indian family services but are long-remembered. The • chronically and persistently primary goal of the field faculty at mentally ill Augsburg is the success of each student in a stimulating and •chemical dependency challenging field practicum. Our • court services current list of approved field sites • immigrant, migrant, refugee services includes agencies in the following areas of practice: • family and children services • child welfare with field site preferences. • mental health In rare instances, you may independent schools • hospitals Field Practicum Settings strives to match student preferences petition to complete a field practicum • health and human services • crisis intervention • victims of torture • Catholic and Lutheran social services • neighborhood services Admission to the MSW Program Entering a Master of Social must be disciplined and Work program requires a hard working. Most commitment to a importantly, they must and a commitment to professional career of exhibit a commitment to social justice serious responsibility. Social the values of the social workers serve children and work profession. adults who are arguably the • awareness of social issues • clear appreciation of the value base of the social work profession most vulnerable people in program promotes the our society and need the widest possible diversity strongest support that can within its student the ability to work with be provided on their behalf. populations. Therefore, the diverse peoples and Therefore, social work is by admission policies ensure cultures necessity a rigorous course that educational of study requiring opportunities are provided Augsburg MSW knowledge and skills in to persons with a range of philosophy and focus on complex procedures which abilities, backgrounds, agency practice must be applied beliefs, and cultures. appropriately and sensitively with diverse individuals and communities. To excel in the Augsburg MSW program, students must manage a demanding academic curriculum. They must employ well-developed APPiicant Qualities A strong candidate for the MSW program will demonstrate the following: • outstanding academic abilities • a solid foundation in the liberal arts • the ability to think analytical skills and critical clearly and communicate thinking abilities. They effectively must be open to examining their own values and worldview. They must be collaborative, flexible, and be able to accept • The Augsburg MSW being of others constructive criticism. They • strong writing skills and • leadership qualities and • knowledge of the APPiication Requirements To apply for the MSW program you must meet the following minimum standards: • bachelor's degree from an accredited, liberal arts college or university; • cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher; • liberal arts course work in the social sciences, command of the English humanities, human language biological systems, and • healthy sense of self and statistics. concern for the well- I 13 Conditions for low GPA Human service experience minimum score of 85 is required. To If your undergraduate cumulative Although it is not a requirement, inquire about times the test is offered, GPA (not including proprietary we give strong preference to those cost, study tools, testing facilities near schools) is 2.99 - 2.50, you may file applicants with work or volunteer you, or to inquire about results of a an application provided you show experience in human services, past test, please contact either testing completion of at least one graduate particularly experience that service via their Web sites: level course, from an accredited, demonstrates responsibility and <www.toefl.org> or academic institution, with a grade of leadership. We consider human <www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/>. B (3.0) or higher. If your cumulative service experience to be direct or GPA is 2.49 - 2.0, you may file an indirect practice in a health and application provided you show human service organization. This completion of at least two graduate includes assessment; treatment level courses, from an accredited, planning and evaluation; case academic institution, each with a management; information and grade ofB (3.0) or higher. All referral; counseling; advocacy; graduate courses must be completed teaching; research; supervision; and documented on an official consultation; community transcript at the time of application. organization; and the development, than seven years prior to the implementation, and administration desired MSW matriculation date; Liberal arts coursework All applicants to the MSW program must show completion of the following liberal arts courses, each with a grade of C (2.0) or higher: • four social science courses • three humanities courses Applicants also must show completion of, or declare an intention to complete, the following courses, each with a grade of C (2.0) or higher: • one basic statistics course • one human biology, physiology, or anatomy course of policies, programs, and activities. Applicants are advised that MSW field placement options may be limited for those who lack prior human service experience. Also, we do not grant academic credit for work or life experience. Admission with Advanced Standing Advanced standing is an application category open to those with the following qualifications: • bachelor's degree in social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); • BSW degree received no more • cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher; • liberal arts course work in the social sciences, humanities, mathematics, human biological systems, and statistics. If your undergraduate cumulative Test of English as a Foreign GPA is 2.99 or lower, you may not Language apply for advanced standing and must If English is not your native language, apply at the foundation level, you must take the Test of English as a following the low GPA requirements Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the outlined above. Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 600 These courses must be completed (paper test) or 250 (computer test) is prior to enrollment. required. For the MELAB, a request to apply to Augsburg receive a grade of B (3.0) or Advanced standing as a transfer student. Transfer higher. Transfer students may applicants are asked to students follow the same receive credit for up to eight identify courses from their application timeline as courses. All transfer students BSW programs that are foundation applicants, unless must complete no fewer than 10 courses at Augsburg. BSW parallel courses parallel to the MSW courses the foundation year has been from which they seek completed. In the latter case, exemption. These courses the transfer student should include Human Behavior follow the timeline for and the Social Environment advanced standing applicants. 501), Practice Methods I and II (SWK 505/506), and Integrative Field Work Seminar I and II (SWK 502/503 ), which includes 420 field practicum hours. Only BSW courses with a grade of B (3.0) or higher are eligible for consideration as a parallel course. If an advanced standing applicant is admitted, but does not have an eligible BSW course for one (or more) of these courses, he or she will complete that MSW course at Augsburg, prior to enrolling in the advanced standing curriculum. Additional documents Social Work, Transfer students follow the (612) 330-1233 or same procedures as a new <swkinfo@augsburg.edu>. applicant; however, the The application packet following additional includes an application form, documents are required: a liberal arts checklist, a • copy of the syllabus for parallel course checklist, each MSW course for three recommendation which transfer of credit is forms, transcript request sought; • a letter of recommendation from the MSW forms, and an application status card. To complete an MSW program from which the application, you will need to student is transferring- submit the following: either from an instructor, 1.) completed and signed an adviser, or the MSW director; and application form; 2.) $25 application fee; • official transcript showing MSW grades. Each completed MSW course is considered • materials may be requested from the Department of (SWK 500), History of Social Welfare Policy (SWK Application materials A packet of application 3.) completed liberal arts course checklist; 4.) completed BSW parallel Admission as aTransfer Student individually and is not course checklist (for guaranteed to be advanced standing Students admitted to transferable. Eligible courses applicants); another MSW program must be from a CSWE- accredited by CSWE may accredited program and must I 15 5.) three completed and signed APPiication Deadlines recommendation forms, with letters The application deadline refers to actual receipt of the application packet attached; in our office, and does not refer to a postmark date. In the event a 6.) official transcript(s) from all postsecondary institutions attended; 7.) results of Test of English as a Foreign deadline falls on a weekend, materials will be due the following Monday. Foundation applicants Received packets are processed beginning November 15 Language (for non-native English Priority filing date 4:30 p.m., December 15 speakers); Final deadline 4:30 p.m., January 15 Notification date March 15 Matriculation term Fall trimester (September) 8.) typed personal statement, with responses to these questions: • What is your perspective on social welfare and society? • What is your understanding of the social work profession? • Describe your employment and/or volunteer experiences and explain how they have prepared you for pursuing the MSW degree. • Give examples of your demonstrated Advanced standing applicants Received packets are processed beginning November 15 Priority filing date 4:30 p.m., December 15 Final deadline 4:30 p.m., January 15 Notification date March 15 Matriculation term Winter trimester (January) "Late" applications We may consider late applications on a space available basis. We review all applications that are completed by the final deadline, which takes ability to work with a diversity of about two months. After our review and decision process we may people. determine we have space for additional students and will accept a select • How would you rate your written and oral communication skills? • What are your personal qualities that make you well suited for the social work profession? • What are your limitations and how would you address them in your professional education? • What are your career and life goals? • How do you anticipate the MSW degree will facilitate your career development? number of late applications by a designated date. To file a late application, you must request advance permission from our office. Applications that arrive after the final deadline are not automatically considered as late applications. International Applicants The Department of Social for any transcript(s) from an coordinate and pay for this Work encourages qualified institution outside of the evaluation and to begin the applicants from other United States. This process early enough so that countries to apply to the evaluation should include results are received in our MSW program. An the following: office by our deadline. We international applicant is 1.) analysis of credentials-to suggest: someone who is not a determine if your degree is permanent, legal resident of equivalent to an accredited the United States. U.S. bachelor's degree International applicants Evaluators, Inc. Phone: ( 414) 289-3400 2.) course by course Fax: (414) 289-3411 follow the same timelines evaluation-to show your and application procedures complete course listing as U.S. residents; however with credit values and they must follow these grades received for each World Education Services, additional instructions: course Inc. • All application materials must be submitted in English; 3.) calculation of grade point average-to show your cumulative grade point • If English is not your average using the standard native language, you U.S. grading system, i.e., must submit official A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, scores from the TOEFL D= 1.0, F=O.O or MELAB (see minimum required score on page 13 ); • If your bachelor's degree was received from an institution outside of the United States, you must request an evaluation of credentials (see below). • Educational Credential 4.) translation to English (if applicable) You should request that OR Phone: (800) 937-3895 ext. 2 Fax: (212) 966-6395 Declaration of Finances and Student Visa Before being admitted, international applicants will be asked to provide proof of funds to finance the MSW education, including tuition, books, and living expenses. the evaluation report be sent A Declaration of Finances is directly to the Department completed by you or your of Social Work. Typically, financial sponsor with the evaluating service will appropriate documentation send a second copy to you at such as bank statements or no extra charge. Usual tum- other financial records. The Guidelines for lnternatio11a1 TranscrlPt Submission around time for a credential Declaration of Finances is evaluation is approximately required for Augsburg to MSW admission requires an 30 days from the time they issue an I-20 for the student "evaluation of credentials" receive all your documents. visa (F-1). It is your responsibility to I summarv of MSW Fees and Charges Application Fee $25 Admission Deposit $100 Campus Access Fee $10 per trimester Information Technology Fee $25 per full course Late Registration Fee $35 per day, up to a max of $125 Registration Change Fee $5 (if making a change after the first class session) Transcript Fee Continuation Fee $3 per copy $350 per trimester (if work on the degree continues beyond scheduled coursework) Tuition for 2000-2001: per course $1,284 Tuition is set on an annual basis and is payable at the beginning of each trimester. Enrollment Pavment OPlions Payment in full: due prior to first day of classes Payment plan: A 3-pay plan is available each trimester with 1/3 tuition due every 30 days, beginning prior to the first day of classes. Company reimbursement: Courses that are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course, with full payment due within 45 days after the end of the term. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of release diplomas or academic transcripts one percent per month on any account with an open balance of 30 until all student accounts are paid in full. days or more. This policy applies to student loan funds Tuition Refund Schedule In order to be eligible for a refund of tuition charges, students are responsible for canceling courses with the registrar's office. A per course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: Through the first scheduled class meeting: 100% of tuition (minus a $75 administrative fee if withdrawing completely) Prior to the second class meeting: 80% of tuition Prior to the third scheduled class meeting: 60% of tuition No refund after the third scheduled class meeting. administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student Loan); payments must be current according to the established repayment schedules. 17 Financial Aid Companv Tuition Assistance Programs Federal and State Aid Programs students enrolled in the Many companies, agencies, The Enrollment Center uses MSW program. Non-degree and corporations offer full or standard, nationally accepted seeking students are not partial tuition assistance to methodology to determine eligible for any type of employees who participate in eligibility for federal and financial aid through work-related or degree- state financial aid programs. Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking Augsburg College. Students related college programs. enrolled in two or three full- Augsburg College offers a credit courses per trimester payment plan by which are eligible to apply for full- employees may handle time aid. Students enrolled tuition reimbursement. in one course are eligible to Students should contact the apply for half-time aid. The Enrollment Center to make Enrollment Center assists payment arrangements using students in assessing the company reimbursement financial aid eligibility and payment plan. offers financial aid from Federal Stafford Loan Program Common loan provisions: Borrowing limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $128,500 (undergraduate and graduate). Based on an eligibility calculation, a Bureau of Indian Attairs. Tribal and State Indian Scholarships student may borrow from Sponsored Scholarships American Indian students combination of both, but Augsburg actively pursues who meet federal, state, or cannot exceed the annual non-Augsburg funding for tribal requirements may loan limits. special scholarships. The apply for these scholarships. available alternatives, some of which are listed below: either the unsubsidized or subsidized program or a Interest rates: The availability of such Indian grants generally annually variable interest scholarships may enable the supplement other sources of rate is determined by the 91- participation of individuals financial aid. For assistance day T-bills + 3.1 %, capped at of limited financial means as in application, please contact 8.25% and changes each well as individuals working Augsburg's American Indian July 1 for all borrowers. The for volunteer agencies and Student Services director at interest rate for enrollment other organizations not likely (612) 330-1144 or your periods beginning between to provide tuition tribal agency. July 1, 2000 and June 30, reimbursement. 2001 is 7.59% . • I Federal Perkins Loan Program to the Enrollment Center for further begins six months after you cease to A joint Augsburg College-federally procesing. Loan proceeds are released be enrolled at least half time in an funded program administered through through electronic funds transfer . eligible program leading to a degree or the College for students who certificate. Repayment may extend up demonstrate financial eligibility. The students may borrow up to $9,000 per to 10 years. student is required to sign a year minus any other student loan Repayment terms: Repayment Deferments: In most cases, Borrowing limits: Graduate promissory note at least once per indebtedness. Maximum graduate deferments are granted for continued term, after which funds are put on the borrowing cannot exceed $40,000 education, disability, and student account. including undergraduate. The unemployment. Contact your lender Borrowing limits: You may if you think you are eligible for a borrow up to $4,000 per year as a deferment. graduate student, with a $30,000 Program specific provisions maximum. Federal Stafford Loan Interest and repayment: Simple minimum loan amount per year is $500. Interest and repayment: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan (subsidized): The Enrollment Center interest of 5% and repayment of is disbursed and continue quarterly has determined that, based on the principal (at a minimum of $50 per thereafter while the student is financial information submitted, month) begin nine months after you enrolled. Principal payments begin in students qualify for up to the amount graduate or leave school. Partial or the 13th month after you leave listed on their Award Notice. total loan cancellation privileges exist school. for certain types of teaching, disability Deferments: There are no during the time the student is Interest: No interest accrues and, in certain circumstances, military deferments. Contact the Minnesota enrolled at least halftime. service. Higher Education Services Office Fees: An origination fee of up to Deferments: No interest accrues 3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1% nor do payments need to be made at may be deducted from the loan check any time you are enrolled at least before you receive it. halftime or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Federal Stafford Loans (unsubsidized): You may borrow up to the amount Contact the student loan coordinator in the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible for a deferment. listed on your Award Notice. regarding special circumstances and repayment. To APPIV for Financial Aid Financial aid application materials are available from the Enrollment Center at (612) 330-1046 or <efscvctr@augsburg.edu>. Applicants must be admitted to SELF (Student Educational Loan Augsburg as regular students or be the period of enrollment and may be Fund) returning students in good academic capitalized. The SELF is administered through standing before an award notice will the Minnesota Higher Education be processed. Interest: Interest accrues during Fees: An origination fee of up to 3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1% Services Office. Applications are may be deducted from the loan check available from the Enrollment Center before you receive it. and should be completed by the borrower and co-signer and returned Academic Policies The financial aid application Academic Honestv Attendance will be processed when the A college is a community of Students must notify the following documents are learners whose relationship professor in advance of any received: relies on trust. Honesty is expected absence. In cases of • the Free Application for necessary to preserve the extreme emergency, when Federal Student Aid integrity and credibility of prior notification is not (FAFSA) or the Renewal scholarship by the Augsburg possible, students must notify FAFSA College community. the professor in a reasonable Academic dishonesty is, amount of time about an therefore, not tolerated. As a absence. Consistent program requirement, all attendance is expected, and • Augsburg Financial Aid Application • Federal income tax return(s) and W-Z(s). student course projects, missing more than one class We recommend new papers, and examinations session may result in a students complete and submit include a statement by the reduced grade. Missing more all financial aid application student pledging to abide by than two class sessions may materials at the same time as the College academic require withdrawal and a leave of absence. they submit MSW admission honesty policies and to application materials. uphold the highest standards Financial aid applications of academic integrity. Evaluation of Student Field Performance Advisement The criteria for evaluating Academic and professional field performance include should be submitted to the Enrollment Center. If applying for aid after being admitted, apply as soon as possible, but no fewer than eight weeks prior to the start of the first term. Those who apply fewer than eight weeks prior to classes should be prepared to pay for the first term of classes with personal funds. • advising is essential to attendance, field seminar supporting and promoting faculty feedback on field professional growth and journal or other assignments, development of goals. and a field evaluation Therefore, the Department of instrument, which is Social Work provides both completed by the field academic and professional instructor and then discussed advisement. After admission, with the student and the field students are assigned a faculty seminar faculty. It is the adviser. As adult learners, the responsibility of the field advising relationship requires seminar faculty to submit the the student to take field grade. Field courses are responsibility for initiating graded with a P/N. Students contact with the adviser if must achieve a minimum of academic problems arise. 3.0 to receive credit. I 21 Grade Definitions No more than two courses Evaluation of academic pe1formance for the Master of Social Work degree is based with a grade of 2.0 or 2.5 will on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: count toward the degree. Courses with a grade below 2.0 must be 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 Achieves above basic course standards 3.0 Achieves basic course standards 2.5 Pe1formance less than basic course standards second time are counted in the 2.0 Pe1formance below basic course standards grade point average. If a student repeated. No more than two courses can be repeated. Only the 1.5-0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit-course must be repeated) P N w credits and grades earned the receives a grade of N in a course, the student must successfully Achieves at or above the 3.0 level (not computed in grade point petition the department before average) being permitted to repeat the Does not meet minimum passing standard (no credit-not computed in course and to continue in the grade point average) program. A plan for the student to Grade given when course is dropped follow would be outlined at that time. Incomplete grade given in case where student is unable to complete course requirements on time for reasons beyond the student's control x A grade of X is given by the instructor to indicate that the study (field placement or independent study) is extended. A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but not longer than one year from the term in which the X was given). Academic Probation A student placed on academic probation is required to meet with his or her adviser to review the situation and to plan the steps the student has to take to be removed from probation. During the Academic Achievement probation trimester, the adviser Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student and student will: falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the • meet, to review the situation following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If the cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program. Students are retained in the program who can: • maintain expected grade point average (3.0 or higher); • complete course requirements of the program and field placement; • complete the program within four years; and • abide by the Social Work Code of Ethics. and make a plan; • meet during the probation term and monitor progress; and • meet following the probation term to determine if the GPA is restored. Grounds for Dismissal request a leave of absence in which is prerequisite to A student may be dismissed order to maintain their Organizations/Social from the MSW program for admitted status. The request Administration Practice III. behavior detrimental to the must be made in writing. A program, such as a gross leave of absence typically violation of College policy requires a full year away from (see Student Guide) or the program in order to conduct unbecoming to return to classes in sequence. social work practice or in violation of professional ethics. Students may also be dismissed for insufficient academic performance. Dismissal would occur only after established procedures Typically, full-time students complete degree requirements in two years. Occasionally, some students may request to Prerequishe courses extend completion of the All foundation courses are degree if a requirement is not prerequisite to the yet finished. In this event, concentration courses. the student is charged a $350 Students may not enroll in continuation fee, beginning the concentration courses in the following fall term, if until successfully completing the degree is still not finished all foundation courses. Under at that time. This charge is Independent StudV the new curriculum, the again levied for each Students may request to following courses are consecutive trimester that were followed. complete an independent sequenced as follows: occurs with the degree still study course as an addition to Research I is prerequisite to unfinished. Part-time students the required coursework. A Research II, Field Work I is do not have the option to faculty sponsor is required for prerequisite to Field Work II, extend the degree as their an independent study project. Field Work III is prerequisite course sequence extends over A proposal of the project to Field Work IV, Family the full four years. must be approved by the Practice I is prerequisite to MSW program in order to Family Practice II, Planning receive credit. No course and Policy Practice I is offered in the current prerequisite to Planning and curriculum may be taken as Policy Practice II, an independent study. Organizations/Social Leave of Absence Students who interrupt their program enrollment must • Conunuation Fee Four Year limit CSWE requires that all students finish the degree within four years of matriculation. Administration Practice I is prerequisite to Organizations/Social Administration Practice II, I 23 MSW Program Management The Master of Social Work program OHice Location Social work Administration is, in large part, managed from within Memorial Hall, Dr. Anthony Bibus the Department of Social Work. Corner of 22nd Ave Chair, Department of Social Work Students may contact the MSW and 7th street; (612) 330-1746 program with questions about any of Room 12, ground floor bibus@augsburg.edu OHiceHours Dr. Nancy Rodenborg the services listed below. MSW OHice Services MSW admissions New student orientation Academic calendar Classroom scheduling MSW weekend office coverage Academic advising Academic standing review Course registration Transfer of credit review Field practicum coordination Enrollment projections Student database management Production of SWK NEW SN OTES Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Class Fridays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Class Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Information General social work info: (612) 330-1189 BSW Program Director (612) 330-1430 rodenbor@augsburg.edu Dr. Lois A. Bosch MSW Program Director (612) 330-1633 bosch@augsburg.edu General MSW info: (612) 330-1233 BSW questions: (612) 330-1307 MSW questions: Dr. Michael Schock BSW Field Coordinator (612) 330-1725 schock@augsburg.edu (612) 330-1763 Dr. Laura Boisen swkinfo@augsburg.edu MSW Field Coordinator www.augsburg.edu/msw (612) 330-1439 boisen@augsburg.edu Doran Edwards Graduation clearance BSW Program Assistant Alumni network (S.W.A.N.) (612) 330-1307 edwardsd@augsburg.edu Janna Caywood MSW Program Assistant (612) 330-1763 caywood@augsburg.edu Kelly Anders Social Work Department Secretary (612) 330-1769 anders@augsburg.edu Kerri Barrett MSW Secretary (612) 330-1233 barrettk@augsburg.edu Department ol Social Work Facultv Anthony Bibus Ill M.S.S.W., University of Interests: family issues, Chair Wisconsin; African American and biracial issues, multi-cultural (612) 330-1746 M.P.A., Iowa State bibus@augsburg.edu University; education, public schools, race Memorial Hall, Room lOA Ph.D., University of relations, diversity training in B.A., College of St. Thomas; Minnesota the workplace, leadership, M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of cross-cultural adoption issues. at risk families, kinship foster Maria Dinis care, delivery of child welfare (612) 330-1704 Interests: child welfare, services, family policy, dinis@augsburg.edu family-based services, work management and supervision Memorial Hall, Room 14 with involuntary clients, in human service B.A., M.S.W., California Minnesota supervision, social policy, organizations. State University; social work ethics, Lois A. Bosch Ph.D., University of international models of MSW Director practice, peace and justice, (612) 330-1633 Interests: community social work education. bosch@augsburg.edu organization, planning and Vernon Bloom Memorial Hall, Room 15 administration, substance (612) 330-1133 B.A., Northwestern College; abuse, addiction and Memorial Hall, Room 24 M.S.W., University of Iowa; prevention, social welfare. B.A., University of Ph.D., University of Illinois Sumin Hsieh Minnesota California-Berkeley Interests: children and (612) 330-1376 families, developmental hsieh@augsburg.edu disabilities, social work in Memorial Hall, Room 8 Interests: criminology; schools, social policy reform, B.A., Tunghai mental health policy; race, empowerment/strengths University, Taiwan; gender and disability issues; perspective, mteragency M.S.W, Tunghai University, community organization and collaboration, parent Taiwan; development. participation. Ph.D., University of Laura Boisen Francine Chakolis Minnesota MSW Field Coordinator (612) 330-1156 Interests: adolescent (612) 330-1439 Memorial Hall 115A substance use behavior, boisen@augsburg.edu B.S., Augsburg College; substance use treatment and Memorial Hall, Room 12B M.S.W., University of outcome evaluation, school B.S., Wartburg College; Minnesota social work, international M.S.W., University of Minnesota • Interests: child protection, social work. I Rosemary Link Phu Phan schock@augsburg.edu (612) 330-11 47 (612) 330-1375 Memorial Hall, Room 116B link@augsburg.edu phan@augsburg.edu B.A., University of Washington; Memorial Hall, Room 1178 Memorial Hall, Room 6 M.S.W., University of Minnesota; B.A., Southhampton University; B.A., M.S.W., University of Ph.D., University of Washington C.Q.S.W., London University; Minnesota Ph.D., University of Minnesota Interests: woman battering, Interests: social work in Vietnam, adolescent sexua l behavior, Interests: child and family well- social work practice in a variety of adolescence and social policy, being, international social policy and settings, activism on behalf of the community organ ization, behavioral comparative social work, social work Vietnamese population in the Twin research and program development, in schools and prisons. Cities. group work. Sharon Patten Nancy Rodenborg Clarice Staff (612) 330- 1723 BSW Director (612) 330-1374 patten@augsburg. edu (612) 330-1430 staffc@augsburg.edu Memorial Hall, Room 17 rodenbor@augsburg.edu Memorial Hall, Room l 16A B.A., St. O laf College; Memorial Hall, Room 11 B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.W., MA, Ph.D., University of B.S., Indiana University; M.S.S.W., D.S.W., Columbia Minnesota M.S.W., University of Minnesota; University Interests: social policy/health care, long-term care, aging, income support and soc ial services, policy research and program evaluation, welfare M.l.A., School for International Training (Vt.); Ph.D., Arizona State University Interests: social policy and planning, community organization and development, role of social worker in Glenda Dewberry Rooney policy developmen t, program reform . (on leave 2000-01) development and evaluation, Curt Paulsen B.S., University of North Texas; education of future social workers. (612) 330-1621 M.S.W., University of Illinois- Maryann Syers paulsen@augsburg.edu Chicago; (612) 330-1771 Memorial Hall, Room 7 Ph.D., University of Minnesota syers@augsburg.edu B.A. St. Olaf College M.S.W., University of Minnesota Ph.D., The Fielding Institute Interests: ethics, occupational social work practice, employee assistance programs, organizational Memorial Hall, Room 16 B.A., Arizona State University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota Interests: The relationship of family development, trust and justice in systems with individua l freedom, social relations, practice research, Interests: domestic violence, responsibility, loneliness, identity, and social work licensure. women's issues, social work practice spirituality. Michael Schock with trauma survivors , men tal health, BSW Field Coordinator gay and lesbian issues. (612) 330-1725 lindell librarv and Information Technolouv center The Lindell Library, named service among these and electronic resources to for donor James G. Lindell other local libraries students in support of their and family, is a state-of-the- (including the University of academic endeavors. The IT art facility that houses the Minnesota and Minneapolis department provides two library collection, and St. Paul public libraries) student computing labs on information technology and facilitates easy and quick campus and offers a variety service center, and audio- sharing of resources. of computer-related visual media services. The Additional collections equipment to check out for library has a vast periodical nationwide are also use in the library, including collection, other circulating accessible through both IBM Thinkpad and collections, a multi-media interlibrary loan Macintosh laptops. classroom, a copy center, and arrangements. Remote, off- a library instruction room. campus computer access to department launched In fall 2000, the IT There are a variety of study these services is provided via "AugNet," Augsburg's spaces, ranging from carrels a telecommunications link. intranet. This collection of computer network resources and casual seating to group The library staff is study rooms equipped with experienced in guiding includes private and shared network access. graduate students to folders and a secure Web site research materials for for students, faculty, and collection of 175,000 coursework as well as other staff. By entering passwords, volumes is complete with the research projects. Librarians students have access to latest electronic catalogs, will help students acquire secure information from indexes, and CD-ROM research skills through Web-connected computers- stations for various academic individual appointments and Webmail; the campus disciplines, e.g., Social Work group instructional sessions. directory; grades, schedule, The Lindell Library's Abstracts, Psychlit, ERIC Located in Augsburg's and financial aid (education) and CINAHL Lindell Library is the information; and a daily (nursing and health). An Information Technology (IT) summary of College online catalog, CLICnet, department. The IT announcements and events. reflects holdings of Augsburg department has worked hard and its seven partner Twin to keep pace with the latest Cities private college advances in the technology libraries. Twice-daily courier industry and to provide • I 27 Accreditation Accreditations and 1m11a11ons MSW Student Forum where issues forum. Other faculty may be invited The Augsburg Master of Social Work affecting them are discussed. as permanent members or as guests. program is accredited by the Council The College operates in on Social Work Education (CSWE). compliance with the Family these guidelines: Augsburg College is accredited by the Educational Rights and Privacy Act • provide an avenue for students to Past forum members established North Central Association of (FERPA) of 1974 as amended and share and discuss ideas and/or Colleges and Schools*. Augsburg Title IX. Students have the right to concerns related to the MSW College is a member of the inspect certain official records, files, educational experience with the Associated Colleges of the Twin and data which pertain to them social work department Cities (ACTC), the Lutheran (except where a waiver of access has Education Council in North been signed) and to challenge among students, faculty, and America, and the Minnesota Private inaccurate or misleading information. department and College Colleges Council. Augsburg is Students have a right to experience administrators registered with the Minnesota Higher education free from discrimination. Education Services Office. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer. MSW Forum All MSW students are invited to participate in the student-run organization, "MSW Forum." The purpose of the forum is to facilitate communication between social work students and the social work • encourage constructive dialog • make recommendations to the department regarding program improvements • receive and give feedback on expectations of faculty, students, and the College • plan and coordinate MSW student events, lectures, discussions • organize social action projects. department, as well as to provide the s1uden1 Rights opportunity for student participation The College has adopted a statement in department governance, of student rights and responsibilities curriculum development, and and has provided for due process in program improvements. the matters of disciplinary action, The forum historically has been grievances, and grade appeal. These volunteer based. Any student may rights, responsibilities, and processes serve on the forum, provided he or are outlined in the Student Guide of she can make a commitment to Augsburg College. Students are attend the meetings and share in the encouraged to participate in the efforts. The MSW director and MSW program assistant also serve on the *North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, (312) 263-04 56; <www.nca-cihr.org>. 28 About Augsburg College Historv Accessibilhv and thought, Buddhist, and Augsburg College was the Augsburg College has made Islamic faiths. first seminary founded by a major effort to become one Norwegian Lutherans in of the most accessible America. Named after the campuses in the region. confession of faith presented Skyways, tunnels, and by Lutherans in Augsburg, elevators provide accessible Germany, in 1530, Augsburg connections between the College opened September major buildings-student 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, housing towers, the and moved to Minneapolis Christensen Center, main in 1872. Augsburg College academic and administrative and Seminary changed its halls, Music Hall, Foss name to Augsburg College in Center, and Lindell Library. 1963 when the Lutheran In addition, there are Free Church merged with services for students with the American Lutheran learning disabilities. The Church. CLASS Office phone campus Location number is (612) 330-1648. Non-Discrimination Policv Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a Augsburg's 23-acre campus is Church AHiliation bona fide occupational located in the heart of Augsburg is a college of the qualification. Augsburg Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Evangelical Lutheran College is committed to surrounds Murphy Square. Church in America. The providing reasonable Adjacent to the campus are College is a diverse accommodations to its the Fairview-University community with many employees and its students. Medical Center complex, strong religious traditions the West Bank campus of represented among the the University of Minnesota, students, faculty, and staff, and Mississippi River including but not limited to parkways. Lutheran, Roman Catholic, American Indian spirituality • I campus Man Campus location ~\ 0 ~ ::c 6th Slreet S "' !1 " If 71h Street S c ~~ ~~ . '~ ~e 00 II Directions to Campus 35W from the North Take Washington Avenue exit and turn left on Washington (curves right onto Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside Avenue, right at 21st Avenue South. 1-94 East from Minneapolis Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. l-94 West from St. Paul Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. 35W from the South Follow the 1-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after each of two mergers). Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, tum left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. 3 - ~ f . Master of Social Work program office location Please call (612) 330-1233 for directions to the Master of Social Work program office. Public Parking Augsburg College commuter lots are free and open for use after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on weekends, unless otherwise posted. Lots are located on 7th Street, between 21st and 22nd Avenues and north or south of 8th Street between 24th and 25th Avenues. Additional parking is available in the Fairview-University Medical Center ramp, or University of Minnesota parking lots on the north side of Riverside Avenue. n Blh Streel S O' (f> Buller Place ~~~~~~~~~~~~----11--~~~~~~~~~---, ~~ --.,......,.._Interstate 94 West lnlerslate 94 East College Map Information 1. Admissions Weekday Program 2. Admissions Annex 3. Air Structure Entrance (November through March) 4. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field and Seasonal Air Structure 5. Christensen Center 6. East Hall 7. Faculty Guest House 8. Foss, Lobeck, Miles, Center for Worship, Drama and Communication 9. George Sverdrup Hall 10. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts 11. lee Arena 12. Institutional Advancement and Alumni/Parent Relations 13. Lindell Library 14. Maintenance and Grounds Shop 15. Mortensen Hall 16. Murphy Place 17. Murphy Square 18. Music Hall 19. New Residence Hall 20 Old Main 21. Oscar Anderson Hall 22. Public Relations House 23.Quad 24. Science Hall 25. Security Dispatch Center 26. Shipping and Receiving 27. Melby Hall 28. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (Social Work office) 29. Urness Hall Parking Information A. Admissions/Faculty/Staff Parking B. Commuter/Resident Parking C. Faculty/Staff Parking D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking E. Commuter Parking F. Resident Parking G. Visitor Parking H. Fairview-University Parking Ramp 1/01/2M ~ ~~ (f>
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